Bryan Smith #RejoinEU
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UK Company director, scientist & humanist. Opinions are my own, but are based on facts. If they upset you don't take them seriously - but check your sources!
Same handle on Twitter. Microbiologist, tech expert, smallholder, polymath, Green energy #RejoinEU
Same handle on Twitter. Microbiologist, tech expert, smallholder, polymath, Green energy #RejoinEU
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Giving up smoking?
Here's how I did it:
Most cigarettes are "habit" (you have them at set times or stuations), ~10% are "addiction" (you need the nicotine).
Start by cutting out "habit" cigs, 1 or 2 each day, over about 3wks.
So, dont smoke at every tea break, or when you get to the lights etc.
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Here's how I did it:
Most cigarettes are "habit" (you have them at set times or stuations), ~10% are "addiction" (you need the nicotine).
Start by cutting out "habit" cigs, 1 or 2 each day, over about 3wks.
So, dont smoke at every tea break, or when you get to the lights etc.
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"Says Countryside Alliance"... Yeah, of course🙄
Let's be clear:
There's *no role* for terriers in trail hunting. There's *no need* for more than 4 hounds in a trail hunt, & *no reason* not to muzzle them.
Trail hunts frequently kill animals.
Its easily stopped.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Let's be clear:
There's *no role* for terriers in trail hunting. There's *no need* for more than 4 hounds in a trail hunt, & *no reason* not to muzzle them.
Trail hunts frequently kill animals.
Its easily stopped.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Boxing Day hunts take place in England as poll suggests 65% of people think government neglects rural areas
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
"Says Countryside Alliance"... Yeah, of course🙄
Let's be clear:
There's *no role* for terriers in trail hunting. There's *no need* for more than 4 hounds in a trail hunt, & *no reason* not to muzzle them.
Trail hunts frequently kill animals.
Its easily stopped.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Let's be clear:
There's *no role* for terriers in trail hunting. There's *no need* for more than 4 hounds in a trail hunt, & *no reason* not to muzzle them.
Trail hunts frequently kill animals.
Its easily stopped.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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The truth is that Starmer is slowly turning our country around.
Lots of new laws already in place that benefit the masses. And don’t benefit the wealthy. They need him out and someone less effective in, who will fail.
It’s their only hope. See it for what it is!
Lots of new laws already in place that benefit the masses. And don’t benefit the wealthy. They need him out and someone less effective in, who will fail.
It’s their only hope. See it for what it is!
December 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The truth is that Starmer is slowly turning our country around.
Lots of new laws already in place that benefit the masses. And don’t benefit the wealthy. They need him out and someone less effective in, who will fail.
It’s their only hope. See it for what it is!
Lots of new laws already in place that benefit the masses. And don’t benefit the wealthy. They need him out and someone less effective in, who will fail.
It’s their only hope. See it for what it is!
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Russian media report the death of former Deputy Defence Minister Yuriy Sadovenko, the Colonel-General played a senior role in Russia’s military leadership during the invasion of Ukraine and was sanctioned by the US & UK. He was dismissed in 2024 and has now reportedly died of a heart attack.
December 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Russian media report the death of former Deputy Defence Minister Yuriy Sadovenko, the Colonel-General played a senior role in Russia’s military leadership during the invasion of Ukraine and was sanctioned by the US & UK. He was dismissed in 2024 and has now reportedly died of a heart attack.
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Don’t listen to the anti net zero loons! Solar power is rapidly becoming the cheapest for of electricity in UK
Energy UK, says the market is “now supplying six times more hydropower, more than half of the output from nuclear, and a quarter of the power generated from natural gas”
Energy UK, says the market is “now supplying six times more hydropower, more than half of the output from nuclear, and a quarter of the power generated from natural gas”
2025 officially a record year for UK solar power generation - edie
The amount of UK power generated by solar this year has surpassed previous records by some margin, according to official new figures.
www.edie.net
December 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Don’t listen to the anti net zero loons! Solar power is rapidly becoming the cheapest for of electricity in UK
Energy UK, says the market is “now supplying six times more hydropower, more than half of the output from nuclear, and a quarter of the power generated from natural gas”
Energy UK, says the market is “now supplying six times more hydropower, more than half of the output from nuclear, and a quarter of the power generated from natural gas”
Southern Water missed a trick - they know nobody drinks water at Christmas...
Burst pipe leaves homes in East Sussex without water on Christmas Day
Burst pipe leaves homes in East Sussex without water on Christmas Day
Southern Water says incident led to ‘very low levels’ at reservoir and set up bottled water station for residents
Some households in East Sussex have had no water on Christmas Day after supplier Southern Water experienced a problem while trying to restore service following a burst water main.
Southern Water blamed “very low levels” at Fairlight reservoir, adding that the facility had “now reached its final reserves”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Southern Water missed a trick - they know nobody drinks water at Christmas...
I saw triumphant posts from racists a few days ago about "800 migrants arriving in boats" (which somehow negated 28 days with zero arrivals)😏
They didn't point out, however, the 12 boats arriving that week were outweighed by the 14 prevented under Labour's agreement with France
They didn't point out, however, the 12 boats arriving that week were outweighed by the 14 prevented under Labour's agreement with France
December 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I saw triumphant posts from racists a few days ago about "800 migrants arriving in boats" (which somehow negated 28 days with zero arrivals)😏
They didn't point out, however, the 12 boats arriving that week were outweighed by the 14 prevented under Labour's agreement with France
They didn't point out, however, the 12 boats arriving that week were outweighed by the 14 prevented under Labour's agreement with France
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The Liz Truss Show - Behind the Scenes
December 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The Liz Truss Show - Behind the Scenes
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Our PM wishing us all a Happy Christmas.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
December 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Our PM wishing us all a Happy Christmas.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
I'd like to wish all of you reading this a very Merry Christmas, & a Happy, Prosperous New Year (thankfully, now we have a sensible Party in Government in the UK, that's a realistic prospect to look forward to!)
It's been a challenging year in many ways, personally, but good things lie ahead
It's been a challenging year in many ways, personally, but good things lie ahead
December 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I'd like to wish all of you reading this a very Merry Christmas, & a Happy, Prosperous New Year (thankfully, now we have a sensible Party in Government in the UK, that's a realistic prospect to look forward to!)
It's been a challenging year in many ways, personally, but good things lie ahead
It's been a challenging year in many ways, personally, but good things lie ahead
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Social media posts claim 2.4m households have cancelled the BBC licence fee since 2020.
We’ve found no evidence to support this figure, which the BBC doesn’t recognise. The number of licences in force fell by around 1.5m between 2020/21 and 2024/25.
We’ve found no evidence to support this figure, which the BBC doesn’t recognise. The number of licences in force fell by around 1.5m between 2020/21 and 2024/25.
How many households have cancelled the BBC TV licence fee since 2020? – Full Fact
Claims that 2.4 million households have cancelled the licence fee since 2020 are circulating online. But we’ve found no evidence to support this figure, which the BBC says it doesn’t recognise.
fullfact.org
December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Social media posts claim 2.4m households have cancelled the BBC licence fee since 2020.
We’ve found no evidence to support this figure, which the BBC doesn’t recognise. The number of licences in force fell by around 1.5m between 2020/21 and 2024/25.
We’ve found no evidence to support this figure, which the BBC doesn’t recognise. The number of licences in force fell by around 1.5m between 2020/21 and 2024/25.
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Can't wait for the Telegraph piece claiming this as a cast-iron fact. "STARMER TO BAN DOG WALKS, IN FACT, ALL DOGS, AND ALL WALKS" ~AA
The right are so desperate for a negative slant that they are coming up with laughable responses. Nigel Farage slammed the new animal protections stating "we 'might as well ban dog walks!" Completely insane.
December 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Can't wait for the Telegraph piece claiming this as a cast-iron fact. "STARMER TO BAN DOG WALKS, IN FACT, ALL DOGS, AND ALL WALKS" ~AA
Its time for Police to make arrests & charge previous Board members & senior Executives at the Post Office (probably Fujitsu too) with perjury & corporate manslaughter.
And *all* those in jail for "post office fraud" on evidence from Horizon or its predecessors or later releases should be pardoned
And *all* those in jail for "post office fraud" on evidence from Horizon or its predecessors or later releases should be pardoned
Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago.
They lied to courts, parliamentary committees.
Postmasters knowingly wrongfully prosecuted, Lives destroyed. Compensation being paid from public purse, none by those who profited from the scandal.
No one charged for conspiracy.
They lied to courts, parliamentary committees.
Postmasters knowingly wrongfully prosecuted, Lives destroyed. Compensation being paid from public purse, none by those who profited from the scandal.
No one charged for conspiracy.
Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago
The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Its time for Police to make arrests & charge previous Board members & senior Executives at the Post Office (probably Fujitsu too) with perjury & corporate manslaughter.
And *all* those in jail for "post office fraud" on evidence from Horizon or its predecessors or later releases should be pardoned
And *all* those in jail for "post office fraud" on evidence from Horizon or its predecessors or later releases should be pardoned
Well, *of course* he's a former Tory Councillor...
Probably now votes Reform...😒
I wonder if his political leanings & history will stay in the headlines all the way through the trial?
There's bound to be a Media feeding frenzy on the allegations.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Probably now votes Reform...😒
I wonder if his political leanings & history will stay in the headlines all the way through the trial?
There's bound to be a Media feeding frenzy on the allegations.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Former Tory councillor in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife
Philip Young appears at Swindon magistrates court charged with 56 offences relating to 13-year period
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Well, *of course* he's a former Tory Councillor...
Probably now votes Reform...😒
I wonder if his political leanings & history will stay in the headlines all the way through the trial?
There's bound to be a Media feeding frenzy on the allegations.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Probably now votes Reform...😒
I wonder if his political leanings & history will stay in the headlines all the way through the trial?
There's bound to be a Media feeding frenzy on the allegations.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
We can now see clearly just how much #GasLighting has been going on from the Farmers, Tories & Reform.
The UK has *209,000 farms*.
Only *375* were affected by the Budget change to Inheritance Tax.
That number has now been reduced to *185*.
#SlowHandClap👏
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The UK has *209,000 farms*.
Only *375* were affected by the Budget change to Inheritance Tax.
That number has now been reduced to *185*.
#SlowHandClap👏
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ministers raise inheritance tax threshold for farms after backlash
U-turn lifts limit from £1m to £2.5m after protests and warnings that family farms were at risk
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We can now see clearly just how much #GasLighting has been going on from the Farmers, Tories & Reform.
The UK has *209,000 farms*.
Only *375* were affected by the Budget change to Inheritance Tax.
That number has now been reduced to *185*.
#SlowHandClap👏
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The UK has *209,000 farms*.
Only *375* were affected by the Budget change to Inheritance Tax.
That number has now been reduced to *185*.
#SlowHandClap👏
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Abolition of bingo duty
It's a measure from the 2025 budget which often gets overlooked.
It raises less than £30m a year.
But for the 250 bingo halls (which pay the majority of the tax) and the +2.5m members, it could make the difference between being profitable or closing down.
It's a measure from the 2025 budget which often gets overlooked.
It raises less than £30m a year.
But for the 250 bingo halls (which pay the majority of the tax) and the +2.5m members, it could make the difference between being profitable or closing down.
Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty
Bingo clubs across Britain are celebrating the scrapping of bingo duty as UK tax minister Dan Tomlinson and the Bingo Association’s Paul Swindon joined players in London.
www.gov.uk
December 23, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Abolition of bingo duty
It's a measure from the 2025 budget which often gets overlooked.
It raises less than £30m a year.
But for the 250 bingo halls (which pay the majority of the tax) and the +2.5m members, it could make the difference between being profitable or closing down.
It's a measure from the 2025 budget which often gets overlooked.
It raises less than £30m a year.
But for the 250 bingo halls (which pay the majority of the tax) and the +2.5m members, it could make the difference between being profitable or closing down.
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If Reform want to bring up the issue of what people eat or don't eat as some sort of measure of Christianity, then it is worth reminding them that Paul settled this issue almost 2000 years ago, when he wrote the following in Romans 14.
And Reform are on the WRONG side of this Biblical teaching...
And Reform are on the WRONG side of this Biblical teaching...
December 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
If Reform want to bring up the issue of what people eat or don't eat as some sort of measure of Christianity, then it is worth reminding them that Paul settled this issue almost 2000 years ago, when he wrote the following in Romans 14.
And Reform are on the WRONG side of this Biblical teaching...
And Reform are on the WRONG side of this Biblical teaching...
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I never hear Polanski talk about the environment anymore. Well I suppose it’s obvious, most of the new Green members wanted to re-open coal mines when Corbyn was leader of the Labour Party?
December 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I never hear Polanski talk about the environment anymore. Well I suppose it’s obvious, most of the new Green members wanted to re-open coal mines when Corbyn was leader of the Labour Party?
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As with everything, no one is perfect.
But on environmental issues, Labour is WAY out in front of even the Greens when it comes to talking about these issues and coming up with actual plans that will work to tackle 'green' issues.
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But on environmental issues, Labour is WAY out in front of even the Greens when it comes to talking about these issues and coming up with actual plans that will work to tackle 'green' issues.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
As with everything, no one is perfect.
But on environmental issues, Labour is WAY out in front of even the Greens when it comes to talking about these issues and coming up with actual plans that will work to tackle 'green' issues.
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But on environmental issues, Labour is WAY out in front of even the Greens when it comes to talking about these issues and coming up with actual plans that will work to tackle 'green' issues.
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But in a more serious response, this sort of thing does need highlighting.
As well as showing people how ONLY the Labour Party are speaking about measures to protect the environment, tackle climate change, improve animal welfare and more.
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As well as showing people how ONLY the Labour Party are speaking about measures to protect the environment, tackle climate change, improve animal welfare and more.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
But in a more serious response, this sort of thing does need highlighting.
As well as showing people how ONLY the Labour Party are speaking about measures to protect the environment, tackle climate change, improve animal welfare and more.
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As well as showing people how ONLY the Labour Party are speaking about measures to protect the environment, tackle climate change, improve animal welfare and more.
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Not seen even a single post from their account on Threads. And their leader, Zack? Only posts focused on Gaza and responding to journalists who write about him.
The Green Party have lost the Green part to Labour!
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The Green Party have lost the Green part to Labour!
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December 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Not seen even a single post from their account on Threads. And their leader, Zack? Only posts focused on Gaza and responding to journalists who write about him.
The Green Party have lost the Green part to Labour!
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The Green Party have lost the Green part to Labour!
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Yesterday Labour launched their Animal Welfare Strategy with dozens of hugely popular policies long called for by the public.
This is surely the Green Party's bread and butter. They should be all over, pointing out any flaws, gaps or issues.
Instead we get silence from them.
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This is surely the Green Party's bread and butter. They should be all over, pointing out any flaws, gaps or issues.
Instead we get silence from them.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Yesterday Labour launched their Animal Welfare Strategy with dozens of hugely popular policies long called for by the public.
This is surely the Green Party's bread and butter. They should be all over, pointing out any flaws, gaps or issues.
Instead we get silence from them.
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This is surely the Green Party's bread and butter. They should be all over, pointing out any flaws, gaps or issues.
Instead we get silence from them.
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...in care will have access to the care they need sooner.
A new pilot will also trial paid internships for care leavers in the NHS alongside a guaranteed interview scheme for NHS roles to break down barriers of opportunity.
So all great stuff - thank you Labour!
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
A new pilot will also trial paid internships for care leavers in the NHS alongside a guaranteed interview scheme for NHS roles to break down barriers of opportunity.
So all great stuff - thank you Labour!
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government extends free NHS services for care leavers
Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services.
www.gov.uk
December 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
...in care will have access to the care they need sooner.
A new pilot will also trial paid internships for care leavers in the NHS alongside a guaranteed interview scheme for NHS roles to break down barriers of opportunity.
So all great stuff - thank you Labour!
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
A new pilot will also trial paid internships for care leavers in the NHS alongside a guaranteed interview scheme for NHS roles to break down barriers of opportunity.
So all great stuff - thank you Labour!
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Some brilliant news here!
More people to get free NHS prescriptions, dental and eye care in England.
The Labour government are expanding free provision of these services for care leavers, up to their 25th birthday.
The move will benefit tens of thousands of people for up to 7 years.
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More people to get free NHS prescriptions, dental and eye care in England.
The Labour government are expanding free provision of these services for care leavers, up to their 25th birthday.
The move will benefit tens of thousands of people for up to 7 years.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Some brilliant news here!
More people to get free NHS prescriptions, dental and eye care in England.
The Labour government are expanding free provision of these services for care leavers, up to their 25th birthday.
The move will benefit tens of thousands of people for up to 7 years.
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More people to get free NHS prescriptions, dental and eye care in England.
The Labour government are expanding free provision of these services for care leavers, up to their 25th birthday.
The move will benefit tens of thousands of people for up to 7 years.
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Another high-value target destroyed: drone pilots from the 79th Air Assault Brigade eliminated a Russian BM-21 Grad with a full load of rockets near Malynivka, east of Myrnohrad. Timely intel and precise drone work stopped the strike before it began.
December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Another high-value target destroyed: drone pilots from the 79th Air Assault Brigade eliminated a Russian BM-21 Grad with a full load of rockets near Malynivka, east of Myrnohrad. Timely intel and precise drone work stopped the strike before it began.
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Incredible. This morning on the BBC site story was titled "Puppy farm ban promised in plans to improve animal welfare" with puppy pic up top. Later changed to "Hen cages and pig crates face ban" and gives top focus to policy's opponents. The puppy/RSPCA angle is 20 paragraphs in, as "meanwhile". ~AA
December 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Incredible. This morning on the BBC site story was titled "Puppy farm ban promised in plans to improve animal welfare" with puppy pic up top. Later changed to "Hen cages and pig crates face ban" and gives top focus to policy's opponents. The puppy/RSPCA angle is 20 paragraphs in, as "meanwhile". ~AA