love to live in a country which is very good at democracy so much so that you're not allowed to criticise areas under the home sec's portfolio (responsible for various areas including policing and immigration) because her husband might interrupt and shout at you on morning tv

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Good to see the point being made of the role of some of the think tanks which have rosen in prominence over the last two decades, aided by politiciand of the two main parties. Some have had champions at the very top of Govet who entrenched division in policy - looking at you Gove

A very apposite read from Dr Nadya Ali about how anti-Muslim and anti- migrant sentiments have converged in recent years. Prevent+hostile environment = where we are today

A reminder that, as a Government Minister, Robert Jenrick ordered the Home Office to paint over cartoon murals at a centre for unaccompanied children seeking asylum. The dehumanisation of migrants doesn't happen in a vacuum. Own it, and apologise for the part you have played.

Baker mentions liaising with something called Rushmoor First here. This appears to be their facebook page, and it's absolutely full of racist and Islamophobic posts and content: facebook.com/groups/rushmoo…

over the last few years the most senior politicians in the country have relentlessly demonised ‘lefty lawyers’, support workers and activists trying to help migrant communities. if even one of the rumoured targets is hit tonight, those politicians need to be held responsible.

Robert Jenrick believes that somebody shouting #AllahhuAkbar on the streets of #London should be immediately arrested. No push back from Wilfred Frost on Sky News

Robert Jenrick wants us to be "immediately arrested" for saying God is great. If you want to talk about immediate action, we think it's wrong he isn't arrested for sorting out the flammable cladding crisis, which took the lives of 72 people, and is at risk of taking many more.

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I've seen it said that when fash don't show up it's still a beautiful opportunity to meet neighbours, know who's safe, strengthen community, and show the numbers/ sheer people power of antifascist organising and spirit in your area. These are all good things that weaken fascism.

“Considering Jordan’s dedication, why was it Lorde’s book amid the rubble, and not hers?” So brilliant, read it and consider how writers who spoke up when it counted most were disappeared.

🧵on our work on b’ham city council quoted in the FT today. Key takeaways: 🔺the bankruptcy was triggered on the wrong basis 🔺This had disastrous effects as unnecessary cuts & asset sales were rushed through 🔺Another recovery plan is still possible ft.com/content/0afe61…

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IRR statement on proscription of Palestine Action 👇🏽 irr.org.uk/article/statem…

I have never felt so shaken. Children are dying of hunger. Falling one after another, like petals of a dying flower. Under our watch. How do you sleep, Presidents, Foreign Ministers, political leaders, diplomats, civil servants - doing nothing to stop Israel’s starvation

Webinar: Political Economy of War in Sudan International Development Economics Associates. Many imp points-Mayada Hasanain discusses role of foreign mercenaries in #Darfur #Sudan & #Yemen as structural outcomes of global capitalist unemployment. Mercenaries USD pay rates contingent on degree of state collapse