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A barrister represents his clients in court. Clients who are political dissidents. He now faces criminal prosecution for doing so. Not Turkey. Not Egypt. Not Russia. England. Astonishing, deeply disturbing, and part of a long slide towards authoritarianism. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Palestine Action barrister’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’

CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their job

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shaun @shaunvids.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"why does the UK change leaders so often?" there are diminishing returns wrt how long each vessel can house thatcher's spirit. by the end of the century we'll be getting through 1000 prime ministers a day

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I would beg you to read the whole thread, as I think very few people have seen how fast the foundations of democracy are being torn out in the UK, and how far down the road towards authoritarianism we have already travelled. Sorry to pester you, but this could not be more important. Thanks.

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EightRivers @eightrivers.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

On walk back from the grocery store the other day

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EightRivers @eightrivers.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

I feel like the phrase "don't feed the troll" needs to be brought back.

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