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Who’s the bigger Russian agent, Boris Johnson or Jeremy Corbyn? Depends who (and when) you ask!

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Britain’s election is fast-approaching and that can mean only one thing; the race is on to cast anyone and everyone in the role of secret Russian agent. One minute it’s Boris Johnson, the next it’s Jeremy Corbyn. Can you keep up? … Read More >Who’s the bigger Russian agent, Boris Johnson or Jeremy Corbyn? Depends who (and when) you ask!

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BoJo column saying UK’s poorest 20% are ‘chavs,’ ‘burglars,’ ‘drug addicts’ & ‘losers’ resurfaces to haunt PM

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Boris Johnson described the poorest 20 percent of British society as being made-up of “chavs,” “losers,” “burglars,” “drug addicts” and “criminals”, in yet another example of past writings coming back to haunt the UK premier. … Read More >BoJo column saying UK’s poorest 20% are ‘chavs,’ ‘burglars,’ ‘drug addicts’ & ‘losers’ resurfaces to haunt PM

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ISIS claims responsibility for London Bridge attack – just as terrorists are being wiped off Telegram en masse

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Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the stabbing attack on London Bridge. The claim comes even as the terrorist group’s propaganda is being wiped off messaging apps. … Read More >ISIS claims responsibility for London Bridge attack – just as terrorists are being wiped off Telegram en masse

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‘We’re working for the dark side’: Spanish firm accused of spying on Assange by German broadcaster boasted of US intelligence ties

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A private security firm that allegedly spied on Julian Assange in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London bragged about its nefarious activities and ties to US intelligence, according to German public broadcaster NDR. … Read More >‘We’re working for the dark side’: Spanish firm accused of spying on Assange by German broadcaster boasted of US intelligence ties

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‘Telling the truth becomes a crime’: UK & international pundits blast Assange imprisonment

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An array of public figures, among them a retired British ambassador and the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, again threw their weight behind Julian Assange, predicting the launch of a massive campaign in his support next year. … Read More >‘Telling the truth becomes a crime’: UK & international pundits blast Assange imprisonment

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No jurisdiction? Scotland Yard forced to explain why it dropped sex trafficking probe into Epstein & Prince Andrew

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The Met had to give an explanation for why it stopped investigating allegations of sex trafficking against Jeffrey Epstein after a woman who claims she was forced to have sex with the Duke of York accused the police of corruption. … Read More >No jurisdiction? Scotland Yard forced to explain why it dropped sex trafficking probe into Epstein & Prince Andrew

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Grenfell Tower contractor’s hiring for new project in London highlights neoliberal outsourcing nightmare

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News that the principal Grenfell Tower contractor won a new contract worth almost £100 million to redevelop a London council estate might seem shocking, but really it’s unsurprising given the way the system operates in the UK. … Read More >Grenfell Tower contractor’s hiring for new project in London highlights neoliberal outsourcing nightmare