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'It creates a sense of alienation between you and your body.' @allylouks.bsky.social shares her experience with having Grok generate sexaulized images of her.

The Epstein Files should have been released in full 3 weeks ago, instead Donald Trump has sent his Secret Police ICE out to cause trouble. Donald Trump is one step away from insurrection, this time unlike Jan 7th he will do it using the Government's own forces.

It's been well over three weeks since the deadline set by law and they still haven't fully released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."

We are now 25 days beyond the statutory deadline for the full release of the Epstein files

. This is now the third week they’ve been in violation of releasing the Epstein files And nobody is in jail or being held in contempt. What are we doing next guys? Because we’re not letting this go. #Epstein #TrumpFiles .

Just a reminder, Trump's DOJ was required by LAW to release 100% of the Epstein files by December 19th. Guess what they've released so far? .6%! No wonder Trump has unleashed ICE goons in Minnesota. It makes for a great distraction.

Jesus FUCKING CHRIST

Two paragraphs that get to the absolute heart of what Farage is all about: money and conning people. Without the bankrolling, he’s a loser. But, if you think he’s on your side, so are you. So are we all if these murky shits buy him power.

Prompted by a "your memories on FB" thingy today to recall that eleven years ago The Times chose Nigel Farage as their "Man of The Year" for 2014 and reacted to criticism like this. A good reminder PM Farage has been a much longer and more sustained project than we often credit.

He says that because unlike an unfathomable number of "christians" he READ THE FUCKING BOOK.

Christmas Eve in north Nottinghamshire, England. My neighbours play in a brass band, so we got our own carol concert to start the festivities. There were mince pies too! #christmascarols

At last, the winter solstice. I have been longing for this day for weeks. Light is returning, slowly but surely. Photo: Lime Tree Avenue, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. #wintersolstice

Disappointing to see the usual knee jerk reaction to the lifting of the 2 child cap. “You shouldn’t have children if you can’t afford it”. Can they not get their heads around the idea that circumstances can change? A breadwinner abandons ship, or suffers unexpected illness, perhaps. Shit happens.

Annunciation. So clean and clear, as Giovanni Bellini is wont to be. Today is his day.

in a nutshell

I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture. They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1

Too many survivors of domestic abuse have nowhere safe to go. Backed by support from MOPAC, a new pilot with Women's Aid and Airbnb will offer survivors and their children free emergency accommodation for up to two weeks.

"Far­age has already changed the UK (for the worse) more than any other liv­ing politi­cian. What might the coun­try look like after a period with him in office?" Martin Wolf, today's FT

A small but significant step: Dutch national broadcaster NOS is leaving X. “The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread” over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...

"Farage repeatedly... said Hitler was right and 'gas 'em', and that was frequently followed by a 'sssss'... the sound of escaping gas. "He said Farage's words had "hit hard" because his grandparents had escaped Nazi Germany and much of their family had perished in the Holocaust"

Nope Farewell regular flat white. 'Functional' coffees are hitting the high street

"Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” What the actual hell?

Meanwhile, the likes of Chris Mason and other such British hacks would have people believe Starmer is busy trying to save his job. In fact, he’s actually just getting on with his job, and delivering positive results like this.

Eeek!!!!

Bad news for the right wing extremist 'London has fallen' crowd... London just named Best City in the World for 2026 - making it 11 consecutive years it has had that accolade, including every year that Sadiq Khan has been Mayor. Will that cheer up the saddos?

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present Karma?

Lincoln cathedral, serene on an autumn day.

Asylum seekers undergoing asylum procedures participating in the labour market will benefit the tight labour market. It also promotes their integration. Work allows people to learn the language more quickly, build a social network, and participate in society. /end

Some very welcome good news this morning. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

More please. “We’ve got to call time on racism in this country & we’ve got to put that ugly racist sentiment that’s found expression in our country back in its box & once again create a climate in this country where it is not socially acceptable to be racist.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

The online baying mob shouting "Vote Reform" after Saturday's train stabbing attack may wish to note that not a single Reform MP has turned up for the Home Secretary's statement on the incident.

YOUNG PEOPLE. LISTEN UP. Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people ...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business" It's £10ph FFS! Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger DO YOU SEE IT NOW? Spread far & wide. bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...

I would love to ask the new editor of Question Time how booking Goodwin, an extreme racist who openly fosters division and civil unrest, fits into his vision of “community and shared expression”

This man is clearly deranged

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I volunteer at a foodbank.(UK) People say to me “These people don’t know how to cook, so they buy expensive ready made things.” “They have 5 children that they can’t afford”. “They spend their money on cigarettes” My answer is always “If people are living with food poverty, they should be fed.”

After just 6 months of a Reform Council in Kent, these voters have had enough & are having their say. #NeverVoteReform #NeverFarage

Happy #Halloween! This Roman miniature skeleton with flexible joints, jumps and dances when shaken. The Romans called these skeletons larva convivalis, meaning banquet ghost, and were handed out to guests at dinner parties to remind them to have fun while they were alive.

I've written a couple of things over the last days about how the government and much of Westminster remaining on X as the platform becomes increasingly toxic is having consequences for our politics...

Oh no, poor Mark! What a shame.

Just for context and Elon Musk’s claim of “widespread slaughter” in Europe. The per capita murder rate is EIGHT TIMES HIGHER in the US

Bloody golf weekend. Is Halloween an appropriate time to wish that Trump is 6 shots over par in perpetuity?

Final reminder for National Trust Members to vote

Well worth scrolling through. 🤣

If you're a member of the National Trust remember to vote for council members by midnight tonight. Use the Quick Vote option. Entryist pressure group Reform Trust is trying to seize control. Stop them Voting is quick and easy if your membership card is at hand secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...

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