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Meme coin Tommy Robinson promoted loses 96% of its value

Post author:Willem Moore
Post published:30 June 2026
Post last modified:1 July 2026

On 29 June, Tommy Robinson ‘pumped’ a meme coin on behalf of his son. In the aftermath, the coin’s holders began selling off what they had – i.e. ‘dumping’ it. In other words, it looks a lot like your textbook ‘pump and dump’ scheme: Update: The meme coin Tommy Robinson's promoted has now fallen roughly 96%. The coin has experienced several smaller spikes followed by rapid sell-offs. https://t.co/ICuyZsAqMB pic.twitter.com/cHnZRfnxE7 — Gadget (@Gadget440) June 30, 2026 To those in the know, Robinson’s post gave off ‘pump and dump’ vibes. If you’re unfamiliar with this form of online scam, the Financial Conduct Authority…

Burnham proposes land value tax as progressive voters sour on him

Post author:Willem Moore
Post published:21 June 2026
Post last modified:21 June 2026

Speaking to Andrew Marr, Andy Burnham has suggested he wants to introduce wealth taxes in the UK: I'm no fan of Andy, but a land value tax is fucking based. https://t.co/AxK7i70YSt — Curtis Daly (@CurtisDaly_) June 20, 2026 If he delivers on this, it would be a more progressive direction for Labour than what we got under Keir Starmer. And there’s reason for Andy Burnham to talk up such policies, because the signs are that progressive voters are already losing patience with him. Andy Burnham — Wealth taxes Speaking to Marr, Burnham said: I think in this country we overtax labor…