Mike Stanton @convivir.bsky.social

The Observer today ‘both-sided’ the proscription of Palestine Action. It published op-eds by both Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, & the founder of PA. That’s not a position the historically liberal Observer would likely have historically taken but it’s certainly a defensible one. 2/

This is hugely welcome: defence investment is a force for growth, social cohesion and higher wages - the average defence job pays £57k and union density is high. Let's unashamedly rearm to face down the threat of Russian aggression.

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