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Geoffrey Harris

Disappointed British European, worried believer in human rights. Former EU official

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forest service plans $10m worth of work to create fire breaks in superior national forest in minnesota. trump allows his top donor -- a self-proclaimed expert on everything -- to ixnay that funding because... reasons! superior national forest now on fire. www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

‘We were shovel-ready’: A Minnesota forest hit by DOGE cuts is now ablazeOfficials said losing out on the ability to do vital prevention work at a perilous time for the region hindered them from being as prepared as they could have been.www.washingtonpost.com
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Labour’s immigration plans tear up the promise made to 300,000 people recruited for a sector in crisis

Peter Stefanovic

The governments plan to offer rapid routes to settlement for those earning six-figure salaries whilst punishing and making lower-paid workers wait appears to be based on the notion that care workers are “low-skilled” because they are low-paid - its an absolute disgrace youtu.be/DI1arGGNP50?...

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For the first time in decades, consensus broke at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The United States cast the lone “no” vote on a document aimed at improving justice systems for women and girls worldwide. Misogyny is the official policy of the US under Trump.

Only US Votes Against Women’s Rights Document At UN Commission - Health Policy WatchPresident of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock told the opening of CSW that the backlash against women's rights "feels as though we are forced tohealthpolicy-watch.news

At a time when Farage and other far right politicians are losing ground because of their sympathy for #Trump this could be a turning point www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Viktor Orbán has the support of both Russia and the US. Here’s why that doesn’t seem to be doing him any good | Péter KrekóIn Hungary, the Iran war is exposing tensions. On April 12, voters may decide that home is the priority and Orban’s foreign contortions a liability, says political scientist Péter Krekówww.theguardian.com
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Bravo. It also occurred to me that the bigoted idiot Nick Timothy is effectively calling for the prohibition of faith-based funerals. A thought prompted by a horrible story I will post as a reply to this one… www.jewishnews.co.uk/voice-of-the...

VOICE OF THE JEWISH NEWS: In defence of praying during Iftar in Trafalgar SquareThe question here is not one of whether such prayer is an attempt to “dominate”. It is about whether one has the right to publicly express their religious identity in this country.www.jewishnews.co.uk
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Multiple sources reported earlier today that the U.S. specifically approved of this strike on Iran, which Trump is now trying to disavow.

Brian Finucane

Whether or not this factual account is accurate, it seems POTUS is trying to put the toothpaste back in the tube to some extent and forestall further attacks against energy infrastructure. (Obviously makes him look weak if Israel did this without his knowledge. And foolish if he approved of it.)

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"There is an alternative way forward: being True – not Blue – Labour. True Labour doesn’t fear those who are different. Instead, it demands everyone contribute their abilities to society – and works to unlock such skills." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Cruelty to immigrants is not what my party stands for. It’s time for True Labour, not Blue Labour | Stella CreasyWe must get back to the party’s roots before it is too late. That means embracing difference, rejecting division – and fighting for opportunities for all, says MP for Walthamstow, Stella Creasywww.theguardian.com
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