BertieScarlet
@bertiescarlet.bsky.social
A Welshman, lives in Spain, loves Rugby, F1, comedy and an interest in photography and politics. 🏴🇪🇦
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Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
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The former leader of Reform UK in Wales agreed to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament for cash using codewords such as “promised x-mas gifts” and “postcards”, a court has heard
Ex-Reform leader in Wales made pro-Russian statements for cash, court hears
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales agreed to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament for cash using codewords such as “promised x-mas gifts” and “postcards”, a court has heard. Nat...
nation.cymru
November 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales agreed to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament for cash using codewords such as “promised x-mas gifts” and “postcards”, a court has heard
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Jimmy Kimmel is deleting Donald Trump's confidence from existence on live TV. 🤣
November 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Jimmy Kimmel is deleting Donald Trump's confidence from existence on live TV. 🤣
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It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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This story about a Reform councillor in Northumberland has about three different massive stories in it.
He's accused of ripping off his constituents to the tune of £140k.
He owes his own council nearly £40k in unpaid tax.
His own council is suing him.
He's accused of ripping off his constituents to the tune of £140k.
He owes his own council nearly £40k in unpaid tax.
His own council is suing him.
Blyth Reform councillor Barry Elliott's property firms owe customers £140,000
Property companies owned or run by Barry Elliott owe tens of thousands of pounds to customers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This story about a Reform councillor in Northumberland has about three different massive stories in it.
He's accused of ripping off his constituents to the tune of £140k.
He owes his own council nearly £40k in unpaid tax.
His own council is suing him.
He's accused of ripping off his constituents to the tune of £140k.
He owes his own council nearly £40k in unpaid tax.
His own council is suing him.
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#OnThisDay in 1996
🏉 Brive 35-14 Llanelli
Ieuan Evans scored two tries in a losing effort, as the Scarlets were knocked out of the European Cup in the quarter-finals by eventual champions Brive.
🗓️ 17/11/1996
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Municipal des Sports
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Brive 35-14 Llanelli
Ieuan Evans scored two tries in a losing effort, as the Scarlets were knocked out of the European Cup in the quarter-finals by eventual champions Brive.
🗓️ 17/11/1996
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Municipal des Sports
#ScarletsOTD
November 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
#OnThisDay in 1996
🏉 Brive 35-14 Llanelli
Ieuan Evans scored two tries in a losing effort, as the Scarlets were knocked out of the European Cup in the quarter-finals by eventual champions Brive.
🗓️ 17/11/1996
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Municipal des Sports
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Brive 35-14 Llanelli
Ieuan Evans scored two tries in a losing effort, as the Scarlets were knocked out of the European Cup in the quarter-finals by eventual champions Brive.
🗓️ 17/11/1996
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Municipal des Sports
#ScarletsOTD
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Prostate cancer affects tens of thousands of men each year - including one in four Black men - yet routine screenings for men at risk still aren’t available. Sign the petition now calling for routine screenings for all men at risk of developing prostate cancer:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ro...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ro...
Introduce routine prostate cancer screenings for all at risk!
Despite prostate cancer affecting tens of thousands of men each year - including one in four Black men - routine screenings for men at risk still aren’t available.
But right now the UK National Scree...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Prostate cancer affects tens of thousands of men each year - including one in four Black men - yet routine screenings for men at risk still aren’t available. Sign the petition now calling for routine screenings for all men at risk of developing prostate cancer:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ro...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ro...
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Spot on Boy George!
November 14, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Spot on Boy George!
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Millionaires group urge Reeves to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids of out poverty’.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
Why a group of wealthy Brits have urged Reeves to introduce a wealth tax
This appeal comes ahead of Reeves’s upcoming Budget announcement in Westminster later this month
www.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Millionaires group urge Reeves to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids of out poverty’.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
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A timeline cleanser: My recent newsletter is about rise of "repair cafes" around the world, where communities come together to fix each other's beloved things. The goal: reduce consumer waste, and maybe make some buddies in the process 🔧👭
insideclimatenews.org/news/1111202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1111202...
A Growing Number of ‘Repair Cafes’ Are Popping Up Around the World to Curb Consumer Waste - Inside Climate News
Local communities are hosting events where people can bring in their broken goods for repairs—free of charge.
insideclimatenews.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A timeline cleanser: My recent newsletter is about rise of "repair cafes" around the world, where communities come together to fix each other's beloved things. The goal: reduce consumer waste, and maybe make some buddies in the process 🔧👭
insideclimatenews.org/news/1111202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1111202...
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An Independent councillor who is chairman of a football club and says he wants to stand as a Reform UK candidate for Parliament was jailed for three and a half years for his involvement in a gang that grew cannabis plants worth £14m ✍️Martin Shipton
Would-be Reform candidate was jailed for involvement in £14m drug gang
Martin Shipton An Independent councillor who is chairman of a football club and says he wants to stand as a Reform UK candidate for Parliament was jailed for three and a half years for his involvement...
nation.cymru
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
An Independent councillor who is chairman of a football club and says he wants to stand as a Reform UK candidate for Parliament was jailed for three and a half years for his involvement in a gang that grew cannabis plants worth £14m ✍️Martin Shipton
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They really stuck the landing on this one.
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
They really stuck the landing on this one.
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Maximum monthly State Pension.
Luxembourg £5,426
Norway £1,839
Switzerland £1,657
Denmark £1,486
Sweden £1,373
Belgium £1,338
Netherlands £1,322
France £1,254
Spain £1,238
UK £997
Guess which is unaffordable?
Luxembourg £5,426
Norway £1,839
Switzerland £1,657
Denmark £1,486
Sweden £1,373
Belgium £1,338
Netherlands £1,322
France £1,254
Spain £1,238
UK £997
Guess which is unaffordable?
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Maximum monthly State Pension.
Luxembourg £5,426
Norway £1,839
Switzerland £1,657
Denmark £1,486
Sweden £1,373
Belgium £1,338
Netherlands £1,322
France £1,254
Spain £1,238
UK £997
Guess which is unaffordable?
Luxembourg £5,426
Norway £1,839
Switzerland £1,657
Denmark £1,486
Sweden £1,373
Belgium £1,338
Netherlands £1,322
France £1,254
Spain £1,238
UK £997
Guess which is unaffordable?
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Possum looked into the mirror and scared itself.
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Possum looked into the mirror and scared itself.
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An interesting Wales squad, who start a new era under Steve Tandy on Sunday against Argentina.
My piece for Talking Rugby Union can be found here. Any shares would be appreciated!
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/wales-boss-t...
My piece for Talking Rugby Union can be found here. Any shares would be appreciated!
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/wales-boss-t...
Wales boss Tandy hands Carré start, with Rees-Zammit on bench vs Argentina
Amid ongoing domestic uncertainty, Wales and head coach Steve Tandy begin their Quilter Nations Series campaign this weekend against Argentina.
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
An interesting Wales squad, who start a new era under Steve Tandy on Sunday against Argentina.
My piece for Talking Rugby Union can be found here. Any shares would be appreciated!
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/wales-boss-t...
My piece for Talking Rugby Union can be found here. Any shares would be appreciated!
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/wales-boss-t...
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A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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#OnThisDay in 1985
🏉 Llanelli welcomed Fiji to Stradey Park for the first time and played out an unforgettable game.
Scarlets found themselves 25-0 down after 20 minutes, but produced a stunning comeback to win 31-28 in a classic.
🗓️ 05/11/1985
🏟️ Stradey Park
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Llanelli welcomed Fiji to Stradey Park for the first time and played out an unforgettable game.
Scarlets found themselves 25-0 down after 20 minutes, but produced a stunning comeback to win 31-28 in a classic.
🗓️ 05/11/1985
🏟️ Stradey Park
#ScarletsOTD
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
#OnThisDay in 1985
🏉 Llanelli welcomed Fiji to Stradey Park for the first time and played out an unforgettable game.
Scarlets found themselves 25-0 down after 20 minutes, but produced a stunning comeback to win 31-28 in a classic.
🗓️ 05/11/1985
🏟️ Stradey Park
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Llanelli welcomed Fiji to Stradey Park for the first time and played out an unforgettable game.
Scarlets found themselves 25-0 down after 20 minutes, but produced a stunning comeback to win 31-28 in a classic.
🗓️ 05/11/1985
🏟️ Stradey Park
#ScarletsOTD
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Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of all new wealth. The poorest half of the world has received only 1%.
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
www.bigissue.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of all new wealth. The poorest half of the world has received only 1%.
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Zohran Mamdani in New York
Catherine Connolly in Ireland
Rob Jetten in the Netherlands
Plaid Cymru in Caerphilly
The rise of the far right is not inevitable.
If we work together, we can dare to hope.
Catherine Connolly in Ireland
Rob Jetten in the Netherlands
Plaid Cymru in Caerphilly
The rise of the far right is not inevitable.
If we work together, we can dare to hope.
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Zohran Mamdani in New York
Catherine Connolly in Ireland
Rob Jetten in the Netherlands
Plaid Cymru in Caerphilly
The rise of the far right is not inevitable.
If we work together, we can dare to hope.
Catherine Connolly in Ireland
Rob Jetten in the Netherlands
Plaid Cymru in Caerphilly
The rise of the far right is not inevitable.
If we work together, we can dare to hope.
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There now follows a Party Political Broadcast by the Count Binface Party.
November 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
There now follows a Party Political Broadcast by the Count Binface Party.
I'm old enough to remember when the Tories were having a wank fest about being able to buy a pint of wine.
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I'm old enough to remember when the Tories were having a wank fest about being able to buy a pint of wine.
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#OnThisDay in 1975
🏉 Llanelli drew with Australia 28-28, having let slip a lead of 28-16 with 12 minutes remaining.
Andy Hill and J. J. Williams scored the Scarlets’ tries, with Phil Bennett contributing 20 points from the boot.
🗓️ 04/11/1975
🏟️ Stradey Park
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Llanelli drew with Australia 28-28, having let slip a lead of 28-16 with 12 minutes remaining.
Andy Hill and J. J. Williams scored the Scarlets’ tries, with Phil Bennett contributing 20 points from the boot.
🗓️ 04/11/1975
🏟️ Stradey Park
#ScarletsOTD
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#OnThisDay in 1975
🏉 Llanelli drew with Australia 28-28, having let slip a lead of 28-16 with 12 minutes remaining.
Andy Hill and J. J. Williams scored the Scarlets’ tries, with Phil Bennett contributing 20 points from the boot.
🗓️ 04/11/1975
🏟️ Stradey Park
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Llanelli drew with Australia 28-28, having let slip a lead of 28-16 with 12 minutes remaining.
Andy Hill and J. J. Williams scored the Scarlets’ tries, with Phil Bennett contributing 20 points from the boot.
🗓️ 04/11/1975
🏟️ Stradey Park
#ScarletsOTD
