No he refuses to sack him because he has nothing wrong and the people who elected him to role of Police and Crime Commissioner did so to do THEIR wishes, not the wishes of those in Westminster or Tel Aviv.
How they police this is another matter, but the signals it gives are very positive
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Israeli pirates torture international hostages, who respond with hunger strike
After illegally abducting them, Israel kidnappers have proceeded to torture some Freedom Flotilla hostages with solitary confinement
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
After a cutting question from Richard Burgon, Keir Starmer's callousness was just on full display
Starmer is taking rising inequality even further in the wrong direction with his cuts to disabled people's support
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
There’s a lot happening on The Everything App tonight so let’s not miss this choice retweet that definitely won’t age poorly
I think it's clear.
Yes.
The first of my live reviews on Substack. Bristol Folk Festival was brilliant this year. Highlights - @katherinepriddy.bsky.social @heartwoodchorus.bsky.social Talisk, The Goblin Band, Filkin's Ensemble and The Askew Sisters.
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🚨 Thursday’s elections prove it: First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW.
✍️ Sign the petition:
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In opposition Labour promised justice for Nuclear Test Veterans. Now the government has admitted the Defence Secretary’s promised review into radiation experiments involving UK troops has no budget, staffing or deadline. No way to treat national heroes
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@hannahscottuk.bsky.social and @corujajones.bsky.social on Friday at @downendfolkroots.bsky.social - yet another great Downend gig.
@bristol247.bsky.social
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Another reason not to vote Reform UK on 1st May
It's not exactly subtle, is it?
Be sure to watch Louis Theroux's documentary on iPlayer
What is May Day without @lisaknappmusic.bsky.social?!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe-W...
Artists insist the REAL scandal is state support for genocide, not Kneecap's words
There is a clear, concerted attempt to censor and ultimately deplatform Kneecap. But really: condemn ACTUAL GENOCIDE, or shut the fuck up.
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As if you couldn't love/respect Brian Eno more...
Have a listen to that:
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Pope Francis dedicated his life to the marginalised, displaced and dispossessed.
A rare voice for humanity, he spent his final days on this earth calling for peace.
Let his enduring legacy — of empathy, courage and kindness — inspire us to build a more humane world for all.
Alongside being the spiritual leader for millions, Pope Francis was a powerful advocate for international law and the rights of people in crisis.
As the world becomes more dangerous and less kind, we must remember his example.
www.bestforbritain.org/pope_francis...
Now more than ever!!!
Screenshot of a tweet from Paul Howard which reads: “Americans are going to have to eat their own cheeses. Trust me, they’ll crack first.”
I was sent a screenshot from the old place and it’s too funny / true not to share
From my perspective… Trump’s tariffs give the EU a *huge* opportunity…
Namely to retaliate against tariffs on EU goods with tariffs on US services- in particular, those that have political & financial power within Europe.
it can be phrased as a financial retaliation, but its value is *much* more.
So @wildjustice.bsky.social is too edgy for @privateeyenews.bsky.social ! We're fans because the magazine speaks truth to power . That's what WJ tries to do too . We were surprised when PE said that it wouldn't run our second and third adverts , especially as they gave no reason for this .
Architects illustration of new Luton Airport terminal building
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved the expansion of #LutonAirport despite Planning Inspectorate recommendations that it should be rejected because of the environmental impact.
#FlyingToExtinction
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It doesn’t and, in short, it won’t. If one market, even a large one, puts up barriers to trade while others, also large ones, don’t, then it’s not so much a global trade war as a unilateral trade suicide. Like water, trade will find a way around the obstacle and keep flowing.
Asking the Business Secretary whether he would rule out any trade deal with the US which would allow the import and sale of food produced to lower standards - such as hormone-treated beef or chlorine-treated chicken.
I was hoping for a "yes or no" answer. Seems that was too much to hope for.
Honestly, I’m glad they’re seeing it finally, but if it took you ten years to figure this out, you shouldn’t be advising anyone on *anything* related to politics or the economy.
I just checked and the tangerine Mussolini has put a 41% tariff on the Falkland Islands 🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡 what’s Sir Flip Flop going to do about this 🤣🤡 special relationship
This week's eclectic 205th Compendium mix is available to listen to here forevermore www.mixcloud.com/JohnReedBrea...
Next week, Compendium 206 is dedicated to the art of slide guitar in its various forms, some obvious, some more subtle.
"Take a little time to listen a little more"
