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Sunday, May 19, 2024
George Monbiot
We are trapped in a long dark tunnel, all of whose known exits are blocked. There is no plausible route out of the UK’s coronavirus crisis that does not involve mass suffering and death. If, as some newspapers and Conservative MPs insist, the government eases the lockdown while the...
Tory MP Paul Scully's defence for child poverty: 'Children have been going hungry for years'
No surprises, just yet more sociopathy. They argue that they are trying to do something about it. They have had 10 years and the situation has got worse. https://twitter.com/Haggis_UK/status/1318884900620193792?s=20 Just look and listen to this: https://dorseteye.com/oh-the-shame-uk-child-poverty-the-worst-in-europe/ Kate Green MP, Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary, has since called for an apology after Government Minister Paul Scully...
I am a massive fan of Martha Gellhorn. A truly inspirational journalist who changed journalism forever for women like me. She was a trailblazing journalist and war correspondent who left an indelible mark on the field of journalism through her fearless reporting, compelling storytelling and commitment to truth-telling. Born...
This is brilliant and includes a laugh out loud moment. Parts 1 to 3. James Finlayson PLEASE SUPPORT US FOR JUST £2 A MONTH https://dorseteye.com/donate/
I sat and watched in dismay as the NTTB campaign became a hate chamber. I tried to highlight this many times to Alex Bailey and other administrators, and I pleaded with them to moderate the hate speech because I was scared for the refugees and other migrants in our...
LOBO and high risk loans. LOBO loans are expensive, as they are usually very long term (50-70 years) and have interest rates that are 2-10% higher than current central government rates. They are also risky, as they contain embedded derivatives in the form of options as indicated by the name LOBO which stands for lender option...

Are there two Dorsets?

One is pictured by the tourist information at Visit Dorset: Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Lyme; thatched cottages; and cream teas with apple cake. Another is a hidden Dorset – a county of vast inequalities, with huge landed estates and inherited wealth alongside towns and villages in which thousands...
Attorney General Suella Braverman tells Commons that not breaking the law is unpatriotic
Fascist language is always very similar. Fascist policies too fit a very narrow paradigm. It is authoritarian and refuses to take responsibility. It is blame others and construct a superiority narrative. To run off a checklist against many western politicians and governments take a look at this. https://dorseteye.com/the-14-characteristics-of-fascism/ Now to Suella Braverman....
The Britain First racists now threatening everyone who challenges right wing politicians. This man should be arrested and charged. We await with interest whether Boris Johnson land will sanction justice for all or just the few. Douglas James