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Australia’s decision to back away from trade deal shows why the UK NEEDS our nuclear deterrent

September 7, 2016

It’s dog-eat-dog in the brutal post-Brexit world outside fortress Europe. Britain needs to feel it is able to stand up for …

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Not just Jeremy Corbyn – senior Tories also think ditching Trident might be a good idea

January 18, 2016

Perhaps the Cameron government should be more careful before labelling Jeremy Corbyn a national security ‘threat’ just for saying Trident should be scrapped. …

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Paris attacks not designated as terrorism by UK government – to save money?

January 15, 2016

A letter has been posted on Facebook revealing the UK Foreign Office has not designated the recent Paris attacks as terrorism …

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Proof Cameron’s much vaunted Syria airstrikes are even worse than a failure

January 4, 2016

  So it seems Jeremy Corbyn – and the other minority of MPs who voted against airstrikes in Syria – …

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It’s that season of the year again: It’s bombing time!

December 18, 2015

. Given the choice between listening to X Factor winner Louisa Johnson belting out a mawkish Bob Dylan cover and …

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Gun used in Paris terrorist attack was supplied by US arms dealer

December 13, 2015

A gun used by one of the terrorists in the recent Paris attacks was supplied by a US arms dealer. …

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Wounded British soldier shuts up anti-Muslim racists with epic message

December 8, 2015

Chris Herbert was serving in Iraq when his right leg was blown off by a roadside bomb. Here’s what he …

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UK flood defences cut – while millions spent on bombing Syria and Iraq

December 6, 2015

Consider these three facts: Cameron has consistently cut UK flood defences since he came to power: England’s flood defence funding …

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War propaganda begins: UK airstrikes hit Syrian oil field already “obliterated”

December 3, 2015

On the 23rd of October, the UK press reported that Russian and US planes had completely “obliterated” the Omar oil field in Syria …

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Man who spent 10 months with Daesh: Syria airstrikes are a trap set by ISIS

December 2, 2015

French journalist Nicolas Henin – who spent 10 months in close contact with Daesh as a hostage – says the …

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Lib Dem ‘Spot the Difference’ Competition

December 2, 2015

Can you spot it? December 01, 2015 Lib Dem leader Tim Farron explains why he will be supporting air strikes in …

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5 anti-war songs that got in under the radar

November 29, 2015

At a time of intense public debate about whether Britain should go to war or not, here are five anti-war …

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UKIP candidate calls Gurkhas “parasites” and “mercenaries”

April 28, 2015

(not satire – it’s the UKIP!) UPDATE: Walker seems to have deleted his Twitter account – obviously hoping he got away …

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UK security threat level raised after militants attack Cameron at OAP conference

March 24, 2015

(satire?) David Cameron has announced the UK’s terror threat level has been raised from “substantial” to “severe” in response to …

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Eye witness on Russian bombers: “Cameron is lying”

February 19, 2015

(not satire – it’s David Cameron!) An eye witness has accused David Cameron of “lying” over his statement that two Russian bombers …

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Desperate Tory press now raising spectre of Falklands war to win next election

February 1, 2015

(not satire – it’s the UK gutter press!) The right-wing press in the UK are once again pulling out every …

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Cameron announces Britain ready to launch airstrikes against Syriza in Greece

January 29, 2015

(satire?) Government sources have said that Prime Minister David Cameron is seeking parliament’s approval for Britain’s readiness to launch airstrikes against the new …

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UK armed forces recruits to be asked if they are Tory

January 11, 2015

(satire?) Recruits to the British armed forces will be asked whether they are Tory in a move to improve diversity …

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Cameron authorises air strikes against France after deadly attacks by French terrorists

January 9, 2015

(satire?) David Cameron is preparing the ground for the carpet bombing of parts of France where suspected Islamic militants are thought …

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How come we can afford RAF Tornados in Iraq but not nurses in the UK?

September 26, 2014

(not satire – it’s the UK today!) Up to 5,000 NHS nurses have been lost since 2010 because Tory chancellor George …

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Unpopular Tory government goes to war just before election. Sound familiar?

September 25, 2014

(not satire – it’s the UK today!) Eight months before a general election, an unpopular Tory government – supported by a rabidly …

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Cameron to recall parliament to decide which side to bomb in Syria

September 24, 2014

(satire?) The prime minister, David Cameron, has announced that Parliament is to be recalled on Friday to decide whether British …

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US launches air strikes against IKEA

September 23, 2014

(satire?) The US has stepped up its war against the radical home furnishings group, IKEA, launching air strikes on targets in its retail division for …

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Blair urges air strikes against Scotland in event of ‘Yes’ vote

September 14, 2014

(satire?) Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged the UK government to consider military action against Scotland in the event of a vote …

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Militants battle government forces for control of Scottish oil fields

August 26, 2014

(satire?) The prime minister David Cameron has pledged UK troops could be sent to defend strategic oil fields and supply lines …

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Wondering why so much effort to destroy a small enclave like Gaza? Here you go:

August 17, 2014

(not satire!) Ever thought it a bit strange how so much expense and effort is being made to bomb a small …

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Can’t decide who to hate more – ISIS or ISRAEL? Use this handy guide:

August 9, 2014

(satire?) Trying to decide whether to support ISRAEL, HAMAS, the US or ISIS? Check out our handy guide! Having trouble deciding …

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Tory Party declares war on British servicemen and women

July 27, 2014

(not satire – it’s the Tories!) The Tories seem to have declared war on British servicemen and women. Here’s some evidence: …

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Explosions at Manchester school kill at least 16 women and children

July 25, 2014

(satire?) At least 16 people – including a one-year-old baby and other young children – have been killed after a primary school in …

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How the IDS ‘Iron Dome’ defence system shoots down incoming facts

July 20, 2014

(satire?) Iron Dome is a mobile all-weather defence system deployed around Iain Duncan Smith’s head, designed to intercept and destroy short-range and …

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