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Berlusconi Didn't Pave the Way for Italian Fascism – Liberal Technocrats Did Matteo Tiratelli: In the circus of Italian politics, Silvio Berlusconi – cruise ship crooner, billionaire media tycoon, convicted tax evader and Italy's longest-serving prime minister – was the ringmaster. Berlusconi, who died on Monday aged 86, cut through the moralism and pretended innocence of the rest of Italy's political class by appealing to people's worst instincts. He told the Italian bourgeoisie that it was okay to be self-interested; to lie; to hire workers off the books; to move your money to Switzerland. He told Italian men that it was okay to indulge in public misogyny; to "screw around" with very young women; to always see yourself as the victim. He told a generation of global leaders that it was okay to use offices of state for personal gain – in fact, that you could win elections by doing so. CONTINUE READING ➡︎ Picks of the week... FEATURE Did Riot Police Illegally Evict a Homeless Shelter? by Rivkah Brown Earlier this month, around 100 riot cops descended on a homeless shelter in east London. The police insist everything was above board. Evidence suggests otherwise. Rivkah Brown reports. Read more... REPORT Donald Tusk Gives Polish Leftists the Ick. They Might Have to Get Over It by Ana Oppenheim On Sunday, half a million people took to the streets of Warsaw to hear Donald Tusk rail against the government. The march presented a dilemma for the Polish left, torn between its disdain for continental Thatcherites like Tusk and its hatred of the far-right incumbents. Ana Oppenheim reports. Read more... READ MORE ON NOVARAMEDIA.COM ➡︎ BECOME A SUPPORTER ➡︎ The British media isn't meant to keep us informed. It isn't about relaying facts or providing useful context. It doesn't seek to tell the truth. More often than not it exists to serve the rich and powerful. But we are people-powered. We're not susceptible to trend-led, profit-driven corporate partnerships. We're not vulnerable to the whims of venture capitalists. Our work is only possible because of you. Fund independent, truthful journalism. Donate one hour's wage per month - or whatever you can afford - today.  Copyright © 2022 Thousand Hands Ltd. All rights reserved. Thousand Hands Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales #11245029. Its registered address is 10 Bridge Street, Christchurch, BH23 1EF. Novara Media is a trading name of Thousand Hands Ltd and, as such, the individual shall have no personal liability arising out of such communication, and liability or obligation rests solely with Novara Media. Opinions or advice contained in this email are subject to the terms and conditions set out in the relevant terms of business and are not necessarily agreed or authorised by Thousand Hands Ltd. We have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure that no viruses are transmitted from Novara Media to any third party. Novara Media accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this email or the contents. Novara Media is regulated by IMPRESS, the independent press regulator.

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