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Alan S. Morrison

@alansmorrison.bsky.social
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Helping you achieve biz/org goals with #PR, #Photography & #Copy OUBS MBA 'poster boy' CIPR-qualified, MCIPR Accredited w/ 30 client recommendations. Super-connector. Ex-photo-journo, Sub, Editor, Pic Ed, broadcaster. bit.ly/m/ASMMediaAndPR

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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 22/09/2026
Just in: Trump reported making another 1,158 stock trades in July 2026. It appears he violated the Stock Act, again, by failing to report all of his trades within 45 days. extapps2.oge.gov/201/Presiden...
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Tim O’Brien @timobrien.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Repeat after me, until the end of time: “Trump’s investors got hosed. He cashed in.” www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Trump’s Crypto Venture Got Rich While Big Promises Fell Short
Donald Trump Jr., Chase Herro and a group of their business partners descended on Manhattan’s Jazz at Lincoln Center concert hall last year to promote an expansive vision for World Liberty Financial, ...
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Shayan Sardarizadeh @shayan86.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The official social media accounts of Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei have for the second time since March published an image of him that appears to have been manipulated with Google AI. He has not been seen in public since being appointed Iran's head of state in March.
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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Seems like all of these guys should be arrested under the Public Order Act of 1936 which banned "political uniforms"
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Police investigating Jenrick, Tice/Britain Means Business, Fiona Cottrell, now foreign donations Standards commission inquiry into the £5m to Farage isn’t a police matter but obviously big problem too
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“Reform.... present themselves as the anti-establishment insurgents, but banning independent journalists like me from party conference isn’t anti-establishment. It’s the establishment playbook.” Am taking being barred from Reform conference as badge of honour! www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform UK bans three journalists who have investigated party from its conference
Guardian City editor Anna Isaac, investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and broadcaster Michael Crick refused entry
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Kriszta Satori @fulelo.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
V NYTimes Why Moldova Is Central to Putin’s Goal of Wrecking NATO www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/w... #GiftLink
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Russia Campaigned to Derail Moldova’s Pro-Western Government (Gift Article)
In the tiny nation, Moscow paid Orthodox priests, conducted a vote-buying scheme and set up training camps on election interference — all in an effort to derail the Western-leaning government.
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Natasha Loder @natashaloder.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Think you are having a bad day? Another grim, AI-assisted update on the numbers from Congo. open.substack.com/pub/overmatt...
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Largest ebola outbreak Congo has ever seen
And still getting worse.
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The Courier UK @thecourier.co.uk · 27/07/2026
Experience the Forfar triathlon at community campus, featuring races around Forfar Loch and supporting Tayside Mountain Rescue charity.
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Gallery: Forfar community campus hosts popular triathlon event
Experience the Forfar triathlon at community campus, featuring races around Forfar Loch and supporting Tayside Mountain Rescue charity.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Thanks for the coverage @thecourier.co.uk 🙏😀 #ad #PR
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Farzana Baduel @farzanabaduel.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
One of the hardest jobs in communications is telling a leader the game is up. My latest piece for Harper's Bazaar explores what Sir Keir Starmer's exit can teach CEOs and political leaders about trust, storytelling and knowing when to let go. 🔗 Link in comments.
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🔴 SCOOP: Farage doesn't seem to want to answer questions about his money. So I went looking - and found that the Reform leader's personal company is in breach of UK company law democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-n...
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Revealed: Nigel Farage is breaking British company law
Farage’s personal company has almost £2m in cash but has not filed key documents
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
And also that Labour Together is clearly backing Streeting and building ties with Burnham. Has it switched horses? Given his strong link to Labour Together, can McSweeney's advice be trusted? 🤔
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Has the PM forgotten whose admittedly bad advice - to appoint Mandelson - got him in most trouble? 🤔 Terrible #PR - bad for his #Reputation
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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
With the full caveat that I have never managed a govt dept, as Wes Streeting knows very well having been health secretary, investment in active travel *pays for itself many times over* in better public health outcomes etc. Cutting investment is often a false economy, as the UK knows to its cost.
Case in point: the Prime Minister just said defence is "a number one priority". 

Growth was meant to the number one priority, is it still?

There's not enough money for defence, but today the Government announced £4.5 BILLION for walking and cycling.

Make choices. Decide. Lead.
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Kate Bevan @katebevan.com · 12/06/2026
One way scammers get these details is if you reply to one of those "we tried to deliver your parcel, now you have to pay £1 to have it redirected" texts - those are less frequent now as people are more aware of them, but I nearly fell for one of those a while back. Realised before I sent the details
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
So the Mail puts attacking Labour over national security. Did our potential adversaries already know this? 🤔 Does this help or hinder our security? 🤔 How would they describe someone who revealed this? 🤔 So much for the Mail's professed patriotism.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
This is about changing perceptions - of what Russians think & more importantly about how Trump says who's winning and therefore who he will back. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #PR #Influence
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Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Perceived impunity ➡️ in plain sight. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #DictatorPlaybook
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Trump pardons former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading
Donald Trump pardoned Stephen Buyer of Indiana, who served nearly two years in prison after conviction
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
This is Team Robbie trying to get an effective journalist who skewers the Right politicians on News night sacked. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
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Victoria Derbyshire investigated by BBC after complaints about behaviour
Allegations of bullying by Newsnight host not upheld after case emerges from 2025 workplace culture review
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Wes the Weasel showing his Labour Together donors' interests colours. Note the title chosen. Cosying up to money. Problem is, this won't appeal to the Labour membership and Business can't lobby them. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #PR #StakeholderManagement
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Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling
The former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Deputy Head of Ukrainian Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa about the significance of Gripen aircraft: Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters equipped with Meteor missiles will become the "long arm" of our aviation.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 30/05/2026
Trump considers dropping concerts in US capital after artists drop out reut.rs/3PXi4h8
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Trump considers dropping concerts in US capital after artists drop out
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he ​is considering cancelling a series ‌of concerts commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary after a ​number of artists dropped ​out, and giving a speech ⁠instead.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
A clear governance back step to anyone who understands agency theory. All orgs which mark their own homework have a powerful incentive to not be honest. Terrible optics www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #PR
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Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn
The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Who normally appears on currency? Monarchs. Cult of personality is a frequent feature of dictatorships. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #DictatorPlaybook
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Trump officials preparing for $250 note featuring Trump's face
Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
He knows this damages his reputation & support. So, just like his other convictions, he's trying to edit the official record. Rewriting history, like Russia. Perceived impunity ➡️ unchallenged conduct Disgusting 🤮 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #PR #Reputation #DictatorPlaybook
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US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
In plain sight 👀 Perceived impunity ➡️ unchallenged www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #DictatorPlaybook #TheBigGrift
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Company led by Republican fundraiser pardoned by Trump wins $106m federal contract
There is no evidence Elliott Broidy’s links to Trump helped AI company win contract to monitor prisoners’ phone calls
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
In plain sight. Silence the potential whistleblowers for The Big Grift. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #DictatorPlaybook #Propaganda #InformationWarfare
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Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs
US government personnel officials say non-disclosure agreements are part of an effort to stop leaks to the media.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Perceived impunity ➡️ in plain sight. Literally trying to rewrite the history of this event found in SERPS www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #PR #Propaganda #DictatorPlaybook
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Trump's justice department scrubs its website of news releases about January 6 defendants
Department of Justice acknowledges removal of information about criminal cases related to 2021 US Capitol rioters
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Timing of release = distraction from things going badly wrong - Iran & inflation. Classic Trump playbook. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/... #PR
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More UFO footage declassified by US government
Experts say the videos released by the US government give no evidence of alien technology or extraterrestrial life.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Perceived impunity ➡️ in plain sight www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/... #DictatorPlaybook
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Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows
The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Labour lost almost four times as many voters to the Greens as they did to Reform UK in the local elections, according to new YouGov polling
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The problem with this analysis is that these policies have either been pursued by all PMs since 2010 (more taxes and more debt) or were u-turns (welfare and two child). Not a convincing case that he had a plan.
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Drew Benvie @drew.battenhall.com · 20/05/2026
Chatted to the BBC last night about how the social features inside Roblox are changing, and what it means for the platform but for gaming/social crossover features more broadly too www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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US watchdog FTC urged to probe Roblox over child safety and spending claims
Roblox said it had
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Farzana Baduel @farzanabaduel.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This week on BBC Radio 4's When It Hits The Fan, @davidyelland.bsky.social and I look at the Swatch x AP launch that sparked chaos worldwide, Pippa Middleton's dispute with the Ramblers, and the optics of power between Trump and Xi. 🎧Now on BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple. Link in comments.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Not on. But last month. Why are we being told today? To distract from more jet fuel & diesel made from Russian oil being allowed to compensate for missing Gulf oil. Straight out of the Trump playbook 🙄 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #PR #Comms
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Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea
The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Perceived impunity ➡️ in plain sight corruption. Classic dictator playbook. www.ft.com/content/5733...
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Donald Trump and sons granted ‘forever’ immunity from existing tax audits
Justice department deal comes day after government set up $1.8bn fund to pay president’s allies hit by alleged ‘lawfare’
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Name the other countries which insist on media escorts. China, North Korea... www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/b... #Dictator101
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New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The torch of truth which illuminates the dark corners just got a bit dimmer 😔 pressgazette.co.uk/news/journal... #Disinformation #Misinformation #Spin #MediaFreedom #Democracy
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Journalism job cuts in 2026 tracked: NPR to cut 30 staff after offering 300 buyouts
Press Gazette will update this page throughout 2026 with any journalism job cuts and redundancies announced in the UK or US.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Perceived total impunity = fraud of taxpayers in plain sight 🙄 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Justice department sets up $1.7bn fund to compensate Trump allies as he drops IRS lawsuit
The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.
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Farzana Baduel @farzanabaduel.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Last week in The Baduel Brief, I shared stories from BBC Radio 4’s When It Hits the Fan, alongside news shaping the world of PR and communications. Have a read, and subscribe if you like what you see. open.substack.com/pub/farzanab...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Last week, David Yelland and I unpacked the King’s speech to Congress and the careful communications behind it.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
I wonder how much advertising Ineos buys with News UK each year? 🤔 Interesting 6-page spread on Sir Jim in the Rich List mag. Some editorial value there - access at a premium. Talking up car collection to segue into loss-making Grenadier. #PR
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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 16/05/2026
Eric was supposed to be on Alt5 Sigma's board, but that got nixed after the firm consulted with Nasdaq. Instead, he became a board observer. As for Eric's claim he has zero business interests in China—that's 🐂💩. American Bitcoin, which Eric co-founded, relies on Chinese-made bitcoin miners.
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Eric Trump accuses Jen Psaki, MS NOW of airing ‘blatant lies’ about China trip  – says he’s suing both
Eric Trump announced plans to sue MS Now and host Jen Psaki Friday for accusing him of being a board member of a company purportedly seeking to do business in China. The former White House press se…
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The Sith strike back -former Labour Together boss Simons sacrificing his seat for Burnham shows Labour Together trying to double its odds of regaining control of No.10. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to the Commons is clearer - but one big hurdle remains
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.
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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Typically deceptive of Wes the Weasel's letter to call for Left policies while being the man of Labour Together/Mandelson. He is the Sith candidate. Burnham will want to play rebel Han Solo. Rayner, Princess Leia. Starmer isn't cosplaying. He's just doing the job no riz www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
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Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary and calls for 'broad' leadership contest
Streeting tells Keir Starmer he has
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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
BREAKING: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought a £1.4 million property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne, according to property records seen by Sky News.
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Paul Holmes @provokepaul.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Because every reporter in America is either in those files, works with/for someone in those files, or has an important source in those files.
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Farzana Baduel @farzanabaduel.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This week on BBC Radio 4's When It Hits the Fan, @davidyelland.bsky.social and I look at resignation pressure, the Pfizer CEO on AI, and Pope Leo’s very human PR moment. 🎧 Now on BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Link in comments.
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Bob Pickard @pr.bobpickard.com · 13/05/2026
A webinar today by KRG Advisors + Ipsos on "The Paradox of Strategic Silence: When to speak; What to say; How to Listen" provided some PR-relevant data. 57% of the public say that "If a corporation takes a stand on an issue, they should stick by their decision, even if it makes some consumers angry"
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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 13/05/2026
Must we keep holding our politicians to such impossible standards?
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