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#ukpol

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Is journalism now illegal in the #UK?

Four members of Led by Donkeys who projected this comprehensive report on the history of the Donald #Trump Jeffrey #Epstein friendship and their shared passion for underaged girls onto the side of Windsor Castle have been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications. The only malicious activity appears to be that of Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein and associate pedophiles.

Don’t shoot the messenger. #UKPol #USPol

youtu.be/K8V4VNBw078

Analysis: Trump's UK visit proved the utter corruption of our political & media class.

"Aside from the spectacle of our leaders openly prostrating before Trump, the truth of Britain’s “special relationship” with the US was mostly found in unscripted moments around his visit..."

Jonathan Cook

jonathancook.substack.com/p/li

#UKPol #USPol #Europol #Trump #USImperialism #Fascism #Corruption .

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Privatisation leading to efficiency is one of the biggest lies, leading to the largest heists in recent history. In the UK alone, the privatisation of public transport, water, and sewage companies has led to absurdly diminished, inefficient and ineffective services, all the while absorbing humongous subsidies and yet still charging heftily to consumers. Plus secondary effects like impacts on public health and increased private expenditures across the board. An unmitigated disaster of proportions so enormous governments tip toe uneasily about the question of what to do about them – renationalisation being the only sensible option for the public, but alas, not for the funders of any political party in power.
#UK #UKpol

Sez the #fascist! #Trump says he’ll designate #Antifa as a terrorist group but offers few details

By SEUNG MIN KIM
Updated 9:43 PM EDT, September 17, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — "President Donald Trump said early Thursday that he plans to designate antifa as a 'major terrorist organization.'

"Antifa, short for '#AntiFascists,' is an umbrella term for far-left-leaning militant groups and is not a singular entity. They consist of groups that resist fascists and #NeoNazis, especially at demonstrations.

"It’s unclear how the administration would label what is effectively a decentralized movement as a terrorist organization, and the White House on Wednesday did not immediately offer more details.

"Trump, who is on a state visit to the United Kingdom, made the announcement in a social media post shortly before 1:30 a.m. Thursday local time. He called antifa a 'SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER.' He also said he will be 'strongly recommending' that funders of antifa be investigated.

"Antifa is a domestic entity and, as such, is not a candidate for inclusion on the State Department’s list of foreign terror organizations. Dozens of groups, including extremist organizations like the Islamic State and al-Qaida, are included on that list. The designation matters in part because it enables the #JusticeDepartment to prosecute those who give #MaterialSupport to entities on that list even if that support does not result in violence.

"There is no domestic equivalent to that list in part because of broad #FirstAmendment protections enjoyed by organizations operating within the United States. And despite periodic calls, particularly after mass shootings by #WhiteSupremacists, to establish a #DomesticTerrorism law, no singular statute now exists."

Source:
apnews.com/article/trump-antif

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend their visit to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Wednesday Sept. 17, 2025. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)
AP News · Trump says he’ll designate antifa as a terrorist groupBy Seung Min Kim

"‘Privatisation premium’: billions from UK energy bills paid to shareholders"

"Analysis reveals sum equal to 24.2% of average bill taken as pre-tax profits by the major energy industries last year, rather than being reinvested"
theguardian.com/politics/2025/

You don't say. Like the "investments" that digital corporations announced for the UK ... yeah right, like they don't expect a quid pro quo in their favour? They aren't here for charity.
#UK #UKpol

The Guardian · ‘Privatisation premium’: billions from UK energy bills paid to shareholdersBy Matthew Taylor

"Sally Rooney unable to collect award over Palestine Action arrest threat - The Normal People author can no longer safely enter the UK without potentially facing arrest, according to a statement read out by her publisher at the prize ceremony" theguardian.com/books/2025/sep #palestineaction #ukpol #protest #gaza #genocide

The Guardian · Sally Rooney unable to collect award over Palestine Action arrest threatBy Ella Creamer

"Minister for disabled people Stephen #Timms has been holding regular meetings with #deaf and #disabled people’s organisations. 'You get the sense he’s only there because he has to be, and, to be honest, like he hasn’t actually got a clue what he’s doing or willing to accept just how much cuts will affect disabled people'."

#UKPol #Labour #Disability #Benefits #Cuts #DWP

thecanary.co/opinion/2025/09/1

Canary · Stephen Timms attempts to placate disabled organisations on DWP benefit reformIncoming DWP review promises to listen to disabled people - but activists worry this is a surface level commitment to fend off real change