Highlands of Scotland
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Last week I was in Cuba. We bore witness to the impacts of the over six decades long U.S. blockade and siege on the people of Cuba. We brought donated medical supplies, medications, and other essential items but this is not a sustainable solution.
The people of Cuba are struggling immensely. There is a dire lack of energy and fuel, leading to blackouts and water shortages. Food costs are high, people can’t afford to feed their families. Medication is unavailable or on extremely short supply.
This blockade maintained by the U.S. must end. Today there was a United Nations resolution on condemning the economic embargo imposed on Cuba. Canada must do more to support the people of Cuba as they continue to suffer the consequences of Western imperialism and interference with their sovereignty, independence, and self-determination. Let Cuba live! 🇨🇺
“ The government is also imposing a 2% rise in any income from property rental. The measure is forecast to raise £455m a year by 2031.” Excellent news. The rentier economy transfers money to personal bank accounts. It does not contribute to the overall economy.
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Sadio Mane, a Senegalese soccer star, earns approximately $10.2 million annually. He gave the world a rude awakening after some fans were flabbergasted when they saw him carrying a cracked iPhone 11. His response was awesome:
"Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches, and two jet planes? I starved, I worked in the fields, played barefoot, and I didn't go to school. Now I can help people. I prefer to build schools and give poor people food or clothing. I have built schools and a stadium, provide clothes, shoes, and food for people in extreme poverty. In addition, I give 70 euros per month to all people from a very poor Senegalese region in order to contribute to their family economy. I do not need to display luxury cars, luxury homes, trips, and even planes. I prefer that my people receive some of what life has given me."
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In 24 hours Thames Water's creditors will decide whether to award it another bailout of £2.4 billion. Sign our petition before tomorrow and get Andy Burnham to block the bailout.
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Reparations paid to slave owners by Britain only ended in 2015…….
Charles acknowledged slavery's "great suffering" but refuses to apologise or pay reparations. Royal cost is over £500m. His private fortune hits £1.8bn, the Crown Estate £16.7bn. An unelected monarchy hoarding billions while refusing to pay its debts. 👑
#AbolishTheMonarchy
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ITALIE 🇮🇹 ✊⚖️
Le Gouvernement d'extrême droite de @GiorgiaMeloni a perdu.
À #Napoli la #Police a enlevée les casques et a défilé avec les manifestants en leur ouvrant la voie.
Partagez tous ces images historiques.
#MELONIDISASTRO #Fascism
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'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on bbc.in/4kg7ej5
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Fat cat bank bosses earn more in two days than typical workers do in one year as calls grow for windfall tax mirror.co.uk/news/politics/b…
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#OnThisDay 1984. The Director of Public Prosecutions decides not to prosecute the mounted policeman seen charging towards photographer Lesley Bolton during the #BattleOfOrgreave
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Brilliant to see the whole of #Scottish #football backing #ShowRacismtheRedCard.
@spfl @spflnews @SRtRCScotland
@SRTRC_England @PFAScotland
@unisonscot @NevilleSouthall
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In Salford, over 45 homes have been targeted in a spate of racist vandalism.
One person who has conducted a campaign of identifying and filming supposed HMOs on social media is former deputy leader of the far right group Britain First, Ashlea Simon.
Simon now runs her own group, All for England.
hopenothate.org.uk/2026/10/2…
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The #Spycops Inquiry has revealed many more police abuses than anticipated, but it is now under threat due to delays & spiralling costs caused by excessive police demands for secrecy. It is critical that the Inquiry continues & examines more recent abuses
thejusticegap.com/the-uncert…
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It's not too late to get involved with our Trade Union & Working Class History series.
📣 January session: May 1968 (France)
🏃♂️ Running every month to July 2027 - gftuet.org.uk/courses/trade-…
📺 Catch up on our YT channel
#GFTUET #TradeUnionHistory #WorkingClassHistory #History
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Actors, writers condemn UK anti-terror law targeting Sally Rooney
In an open letter on the cover of the New Statesman, dozens of leading figures term the UK law banning Palestine Action a ‘repressive absurdity’.
aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/2…
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Our recent research severe levels of hardship among low-income private renters in receipt of housing benefits
In early 2026:
- 78% were going without essentials
- 56% were in arrears with household bills
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Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review says bbc.in/4hSgtoc
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Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds bbc.in/4sidWHB
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Drinks giant Diageo said it is “sincerely sorry” today after a Speyside pollution spill that devastated fish and wildlife
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