
John Simister
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John Simister
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I teach economics at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK). My research includes household spending, domestic violence, economic recessions. All views my own


“I had a maxim in government: ‘If the legal advice says no, get a better lawyer.’” Michael Gove, last week committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence/1…

Scoop - Why isn't there more international coverage of Israeli strikes in Lebanon? ➡️ go.france24.com/XIe

American bombers have left their British base as attacks continue on Iran. Al Jazeera’s Richard Gaisford reports from Fairford in southwest England.






Oswald Mosley’s grandson is the head of Palantir UK because out of every single Brit in existence, Peter Thiel had to pick that guy.

A new documentation from Dimona reports the tragic loss of six energy scientists in a missile strike. Our heartfelt thoughts are with their families. 💔



Just imagine if these rags led with headlines like: • OIL GIANTS BANK RECORD PROFITS WHILE BRITAIN FREEZES • SUPERMARKETS RAMP UP PRICES AS EXECUTIVES POCKET MILLIONS • BILLIONAIRES BUY UP HOMES — FAMILIES PRICED OUT • BOSSES CASH IN WHILE WORKERS SKIP MEALS A girl can dream…













