Bindyp
@bindyp.bsky.social
Aston Villa fan, Brummie Bird. Crown Green bowling.
Labour Party Member. If you’re here to bash Starmer, don’t bother me with your angst. Centre left. After 14 years of Tory bollocks we need some grown ups in charge.
No DMs, Go fund me etc. Will block.
Labour Party Member. If you’re here to bash Starmer, don’t bother me with your angst. Centre left. After 14 years of Tory bollocks we need some grown ups in charge.
No DMs, Go fund me etc. Will block.
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Bindyp
@bindyp.bsky.social
· Nov 8
This was my great grandfather’s pub. Aston Villa supporters will know the significance. UTV!
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Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Bravo #Antivaxxers 👏👏👏
After a yearlong outbreak that has infected more than 5,000 people & killed 2 infants, 🇨🇦 Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly 3 decades, held since 1998 -
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Bravo #Antivaxxers 👏👏👏
After a yearlong outbreak that has infected more than 5,000 people & killed 2 infants, 🇨🇦 Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly 3 decades, held since 1998 -
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Canada loses measles elimination status, federal officials announce | CBC News
Canada has lost its measles elimination status, the Public Health Agency of Canada said on Monday.
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Bravo #Antivaxxers 👏👏👏
After a yearlong outbreak that has infected more than 5,000 people & killed 2 infants, 🇨🇦 Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly 3 decades, held since 1998 -
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Bravo #Antivaxxers 👏👏👏
After a yearlong outbreak that has infected more than 5,000 people & killed 2 infants, 🇨🇦 Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly 3 decades, held since 1998 -
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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The most recent Panormama documentary featuring Trump is excellent btw, highly recommend
Panorama, Trump and the Tech Titans: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/n12t26ht9 via @bbciplayer
Panorama, Trump and the Tech Titans: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/n12t26ht9 via @bbciplayer
Panorama - Trump and the Tech Titans
Silicon Valley’s original disruptors didn’t just change technology - they rewired politics. Panorama investigates the 'PayPal Mafia' and their influence on Donald Trump’s rise to the White House.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The most recent Panormama documentary featuring Trump is excellent btw, highly recommend
Panorama, Trump and the Tech Titans: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/n12t26ht9 via @bbciplayer
Panorama, Trump and the Tech Titans: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/n12t26ht9 via @bbciplayer
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The UK government doesn't have the formal power to unilaterally sack a member of the BBC's board. The BBC can sack a board member or they can resign themselves.
November 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The UK government doesn't have the formal power to unilaterally sack a member of the BBC's board. The BBC can sack a board member or they can resign themselves.
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“Not only was Gibb director of communications for Theresa May & editorial adviser at GB News before being appointed by #LiarJohnson. He has also been accused of interfering with editorial decisions in a way that is totally unacceptable for a member of the board.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The first step towards saving our precious BBC: remove Robbie Gibb from the board | Ed Davey
The BBC belongs to all of us, and it is under attack as never before. The government must defend it from its enemies, within and without, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
“Not only was Gibb director of communications for Theresa May & editorial adviser at GB News before being appointed by #LiarJohnson. He has also been accused of interfering with editorial decisions in a way that is totally unacceptable for a member of the board.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform UK leak row in Kent
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#KemkaranMustGo
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#KemkaranMustGo
Kent fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform UK video leak row - BBC News
A firefighters union claims Reform UK suspending councillors is impacting the local fire authority.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform UK leak row in Kent
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#KemkaranMustGo
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#KemkaranMustGo
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With Musk we have the equivalent of a 20th Century 'press baron' openly agitating to end British democracy and assisting extremists here, with a set of tools even more potent than newspapers and/or broadcast media.
IMHO it is a national security issue and requires urgent govt action, not just words
IMHO it is a national security issue and requires urgent govt action, not just words
November 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
With Musk we have the equivalent of a 20th Century 'press baron' openly agitating to end British democracy and assisting extremists here, with a set of tools even more potent than newspapers and/or broadcast media.
IMHO it is a national security issue and requires urgent govt action, not just words
IMHO it is a national security issue and requires urgent govt action, not just words
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Absolutely disgusted to hear about the racism Wes Streeting mentions here directed at school children who were visiting Parliament.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Absolutely disgusted to hear about the racism Wes Streeting mentions here directed at school children who were visiting Parliament.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
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The work to reset the relationship between the EU & the UK continues.
This time with Cyprus.
This has to be repeated over and over with each & every EU member to show them the UK is serious again.
And long before you can even contemplate (re)joining anything.
Thank you Labour for all this work!
This time with Cyprus.
This has to be repeated over and over with each & every EU member to show them the UK is serious again.
And long before you can even contemplate (re)joining anything.
Thank you Labour for all this work!
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The work to reset the relationship between the EU & the UK continues.
This time with Cyprus.
This has to be repeated over and over with each & every EU member to show them the UK is serious again.
And long before you can even contemplate (re)joining anything.
Thank you Labour for all this work!
This time with Cyprus.
This has to be repeated over and over with each & every EU member to show them the UK is serious again.
And long before you can even contemplate (re)joining anything.
Thank you Labour for all this work!
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China’s Yanchang Petroleum, one of the country’s largest refineries, has reportedly dropped Russian crude from its latest tender covering December to mid-February, according to Reuters. The plant had previously purchased Russian oil regularly, typically one cargo per month.
November 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
China’s Yanchang Petroleum, one of the country’s largest refineries, has reportedly dropped Russian crude from its latest tender covering December to mid-February, according to Reuters. The plant had previously purchased Russian oil regularly, typically one cargo per month.
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Little confused as to why the guardian contacted the ‘organisers’ of the flag movement, they are flag shagging wankers who know exactly what they are doing. By quoting their gibberish response it legitimises them.
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Little confused as to why the guardian contacted the ‘organisers’ of the flag movement, they are flag shagging wankers who know exactly what they are doing. By quoting their gibberish response it legitimises them.
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This is disgusting that racism has been directed at school children who were visiting Parliament
Wes Streeting has taken the post down to protect the children but it's wrong that he had had to
SAY NO TO RACISM! (Farage & Reform will not win)
Wes Streeting has taken the post down to protect the children but it's wrong that he had had to
SAY NO TO RACISM! (Farage & Reform will not win)
November 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM
This is disgusting that racism has been directed at school children who were visiting Parliament
Wes Streeting has taken the post down to protect the children but it's wrong that he had had to
SAY NO TO RACISM! (Farage & Reform will not win)
Wes Streeting has taken the post down to protect the children but it's wrong that he had had to
SAY NO TO RACISM! (Farage & Reform will not win)
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You just know the toad would lift the smoking ban in pubs too, he really is relic of the past. Why do the Far right want to ‘take us back to a simpler time’.
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
You just know the toad would lift the smoking ban in pubs too, he really is relic of the past. Why do the Far right want to ‘take us back to a simpler time’.
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You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
November 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
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On Armistice Day, we remember those who lost their lives to war. We honour their memory not just in today’s silence, but through a determination to seek peace instead of war.
It was a privilege to join the Mayor of Brent at St John the Evangelist Church in Wembley to pay our respects.
It was a privilege to join the Mayor of Brent at St John the Evangelist Church in Wembley to pay our respects.
November 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
On Armistice Day, we remember those who lost their lives to war. We honour their memory not just in today’s silence, but through a determination to seek peace instead of war.
It was a privilege to join the Mayor of Brent at St John the Evangelist Church in Wembley to pay our respects.
It was a privilege to join the Mayor of Brent at St John the Evangelist Church in Wembley to pay our respects.
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Excellent news from the Labour government
Animal testing to be phased out faster
Working towards another manifesto promise, the Labour government will today reveal its strategy to phase out animal testing more quickly.
It will include dates for gradual bans and support researchers to use alternative methods, along with additional funding.
Working towards another manifesto promise, the Labour government will today reveal its strategy to phase out animal testing more quickly.
It will include dates for gradual bans and support researchers to use alternative methods, along with additional funding.
Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods
New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years.
www.gov.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Excellent news from the Labour government
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Anyone know who's paying for Farage's weekly press events, it can't be cheap. They're basically weekly Party Political Broadcasts, he's running rings round the media who turn up every week and in some cases breathlessly report his every word.
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Anyone know who's paying for Farage's weekly press events, it can't be cheap. They're basically weekly Party Political Broadcasts, he's running rings round the media who turn up every week and in some cases breathlessly report his every word.
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Leicestershire County Council has announced it is to pay consultants £30m to carry out a cost cutting review.
They said it would be £1.4m.
They lied.
They said Reform DOGE would do all this.
They lied.
You can’t trust Reform UK.
They said it would be £1.4m.
They lied.
They said Reform DOGE would do all this.
They lied.
You can’t trust Reform UK.
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Leicestershire County Council has announced it is to pay consultants £30m to carry out a cost cutting review.
They said it would be £1.4m.
They lied.
They said Reform DOGE would do all this.
They lied.
You can’t trust Reform UK.
They said it would be £1.4m.
They lied.
They said Reform DOGE would do all this.
They lied.
You can’t trust Reform UK.
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Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov oil refinery overnight, one of Russia’s largest and part of Rosneft. It’s the second hit this month. A fire broke out at the site, and Volgograd airport was temporarily shut down due to the attack.
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov oil refinery overnight, one of Russia’s largest and part of Rosneft. It’s the second hit this month. A fire broke out at the site, and Volgograd airport was temporarily shut down due to the attack.
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Yes he tried the LibDems first. He’s not even an MP
November 11, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Yes he tried the LibDems first. He’s not even an MP
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France's Macron to meet Palestinian president Abbas
France's Macron to meet Palestinian president Abbas
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in Paris on Tuesday to discuss the "full implementation" of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, the Elysee said.
www.france24.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
France's Macron to meet Palestinian president Abbas
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On Armistice Day, we pause to reflect and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country
And to express our gratitude to all our veterans and serving members of the armed forces for their service
And to express our gratitude to all our veterans and serving members of the armed forces for their service
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On Armistice Day, we pause to reflect and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country
And to express our gratitude to all our veterans and serving members of the armed forces for their service
And to express our gratitude to all our veterans and serving members of the armed forces for their service
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Sorry BMA. No support for strikes by resident Drs....Wanging on again about paycuts having had enormous pay increase since this government came into power.... Nursing and care staff in desperate poverty.
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Sorry BMA. No support for strikes by resident Drs....Wanging on again about paycuts having had enormous pay increase since this government came into power.... Nursing and care staff in desperate poverty.
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More disharmony from Reform, the problem when you have a party really only representing one man Farage, a group of people with no connection but racism and no policies there is always going to be friction, as they aren't going to agree about anything.
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Reform split over trains and two-child cap
Reform split over trains and two-child cap
Two senior party figures appear to disagree with Nigel Farage over repealing the cap
www.newstatesman.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
More disharmony from Reform, the problem when you have a party really only representing one man Farage, a group of people with no connection but racism and no policies there is always going to be friction, as they aren't going to agree about anything.
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Good news from China making positive progress with renewable energy targets.
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China added 240GW of #solar capacity in the first nine months of this year, and 61GW of #wind, putting it on track for another #renewable record in 2025. Last year, the country installed 333GW of solar power, more than the rest of the world combined.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Good news from China making positive progress with renewable energy targets.
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