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It's also important that not a single lie gets lost among the others.

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28 May 2020

'Matt Hancock slammed for hysterically laughing at concerns about the 'rushed' track and trace launch.'

I would prefer this headline in Indy100 simply to read 'Matt Hancock laughs hysterically at concerns about the 'rushed' track and trace launch' because it sounds even more ridiculous, but fine.

This screenshot also sums it up quite well. This is the health minister when 50,000+ people have died. Do not lose sight of that number. If you have to imagine the bodies then do so. They knew this would happen. They were told. And they let it happen.

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On passive murder

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Partisanship, the Press, and the Police

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Introduction to this site

Over the weekend of 23-24 May, 2020, UK politics began to explode. I found myself on Twitter, where I have an account I do not normally use, and I could not look away. Politicians put out co-ordinated messages, journalists attempted to take them to account, the general public reacted and anyone could tune in and watch as this unfolded in real time. This is not a blog about the Tory party in general, this is a blog about this Tory party, the elected (and unelected) who are hold power right now, today, and the reactions of the public, the media and members of other political parties. The issues it discusses are relevant to anyone living in the UK, particularly those who care about democracy. This blog criticises where it feels criticism is due. For example, opinions include: many cabinet ministers and at least one unelected special adviser should be in prison. But also: in a moment of national crisis where thousands are dying, the Opposition are wrong if they allow what they want t...

Reflections on UK Politics & Threats to Democracy

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