Braders
@braderz.bsky.social
Left of centre, cat lover, anti-war - but a military jet enthusiast, dislikes all things Tory & Trump. 🇪🇺🇺🇦
#FBPE #ReJoinEU
#FBPE #ReJoinEU
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Braders
@braderz.bsky.social
· Jan 12
I'm looking to tollow left of centre, #fbpe, #proEU, #RejoinEU, and #antiTrump types
Let's connect and fight the madness that's rapidly descending upon us all!
Let's connect and fight the madness that's rapidly descending upon us all!
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Center for Countering Disinformation💙💛
🇺🇦 Time magazine named the 100 most important photos of 2025 — 5 of them were taken in Ukraine
The selection includes images reflecting our reality of war, resilience, and daily struggle
🇺🇦 Time magazine named the 100 most important photos of 2025 — 5 of them were taken in Ukraine
The selection includes images reflecting our reality of war, resilience, and daily struggle
November 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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🇺🇦 Time magazine named the 100 most important photos of 2025 — 5 of them were taken in Ukraine
The selection includes images reflecting our reality of war, resilience, and daily struggle
🇺🇦 Time magazine named the 100 most important photos of 2025 — 5 of them were taken in Ukraine
The selection includes images reflecting our reality of war, resilience, and daily struggle
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⚡️A russian citizen was arrested in Poland on suspicion of hacking IT systems of several Polish companies. According to Polish law enforcement, the hacker attempted to gain access to corporate databases — a key target in most russian cyber operations.
⚡️A russian citizen was arrested in Poland on suspicion of hacking IT systems of several Polish companies. According to Polish law enforcement, the hacker attempted to gain access to corporate databases — a key target in most russian cyber operations.
November 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Center for Countering Disinformation💙💛
⚡️A russian citizen was arrested in Poland on suspicion of hacking IT systems of several Polish companies. According to Polish law enforcement, the hacker attempted to gain access to corporate databases — a key target in most russian cyber operations.
⚡️A russian citizen was arrested in Poland on suspicion of hacking IT systems of several Polish companies. According to Polish law enforcement, the hacker attempted to gain access to corporate databases — a key target in most russian cyber operations.
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WaPo/Military Times: Hegseth ordered troops to “kill everybody” on a boat at sea on 9/2/25-saying they were fighting “narcoterrorism”.
Yesterday, Trump fully pardoned former Honduran Pres Hernandez, convicted in ‘24 for conspiring to bring 400 TONS of COCAINE into the US. His sentence was 45 yrs!
Yesterday, Trump fully pardoned former Honduran Pres Hernandez, convicted in ‘24 for conspiring to bring 400 TONS of COCAINE into the US. His sentence was 45 yrs!
Hegseth Ordered Second Strike to Kill Caribbean Boat Survivors: Report
The United States changed its protocols after Secretary Hegseth told officials to "kill everybody" onboard an a Caribbean vessel in September.
www.military.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
WaPo/Military Times: Hegseth ordered troops to “kill everybody” on a boat at sea on 9/2/25-saying they were fighting “narcoterrorism”.
Yesterday, Trump fully pardoned former Honduran Pres Hernandez, convicted in ‘24 for conspiring to bring 400 TONS of COCAINE into the US. His sentence was 45 yrs!
Yesterday, Trump fully pardoned former Honduran Pres Hernandez, convicted in ‘24 for conspiring to bring 400 TONS of COCAINE into the US. His sentence was 45 yrs!
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🔥💥 Cursed Empired 100th Special Rifle Brigade destroys enemy logistics in the Kostyantynivka direction.
Drones destroyed 5 motorcyclists, 6 cars, 4 tanks, a truck, a tank and a quad bike.
Drones destroyed 5 motorcyclists, 6 cars, 4 tanks, a truck, a tank and a quad bike.
November 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🔥💥 Cursed Empired 100th Special Rifle Brigade destroys enemy logistics in the Kostyantynivka direction.
Drones destroyed 5 motorcyclists, 6 cars, 4 tanks, a truck, a tank and a quad bike.
Drones destroyed 5 motorcyclists, 6 cars, 4 tanks, a truck, a tank and a quad bike.
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Since the Nathan Gill conviction, a lot of people seem to be waking up to Putin's meddling in British politics
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
A Beginners Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 29/11/2025 · 31m
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November 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Since the Nathan Gill conviction, a lot of people seem to be waking up to Putin's meddling in British politics
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
🌳Vast areas of our most vital habitat are at risk of being lost forever.
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for DEFRA to fund the restoration of our publicly owned ancient woodlands?
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for DEFRA to fund the restoration of our publicly owned ancient woodlands?
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Over 100,000 acres of our public forests used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger than the Isle of W...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🌳Vast areas of our most vital habitat are at risk of being lost forever.
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for DEFRA to fund the restoration of our publicly owned ancient woodlands?
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for DEFRA to fund the restoration of our publicly owned ancient woodlands?
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
The Elections Bill is being drafted as we speak. This is our big chance to win reforms that will protect our democracy. Please can you invite your MP to our parliamentary drop-in?
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/182084/...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/182084/...
Elections Bill Parliamentary event
The Elections Bill is being drafted as we speak. This is our big chance to win reforms that will protect our democracy. Please can you invite your MP to our parliamentary drop-in?
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The Elections Bill is being drafted as we speak. This is our big chance to win reforms that will protect our democracy. Please can you invite your MP to our parliamentary drop-in?
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/182084/...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/182084/...
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"Its gloomy verdict contrasts sharply with the upbeat picture of progress in the NHS during Labour’s 16 months in power that Streeting painted last week." www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS failing to cut waiting times as promised in recovery plan, report warns
Public accounts committee finds Labour’s progress ‘appears to have stalled’ despite billions of pounds in investment
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
"Its gloomy verdict contrasts sharply with the upbeat picture of progress in the NHS during Labour’s 16 months in power that Streeting painted last week." www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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What a shocking waste of opportunity this government has proved to be.
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS failing to cut waiting times as promised in recovery plan, report warns
Public accounts committee finds Labour’s progress ‘appears to have stalled’ despite billions of pounds in investment
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
What a shocking waste of opportunity this government has proved to be.
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
#TaxTheBanks
Years of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing.
The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Record heat waves and deadly weather disasters have punctuated a decade of missed climate targets.
Paris Agreement: One decade on, warming outpaces global action
Record heat waves and deadly weather disasters have punctuated a decade of missed climate targets.
l.euronews.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Record heat waves and deadly weather disasters have punctuated a decade of missed climate targets.
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Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said on Monday that Russian attacks caused more damage to its power infrastructure, resulting in scheduled blackouts in most of the country’s regions.
Ukraine seeks to buy more Patriot air defence systems from US
Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said on Monday that Russian attacks caused more damage to its power infrastructure, resulting in scheduled blackouts in most of the country’s regions.
l.euronews.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said on Monday that Russian attacks caused more damage to its power infrastructure, resulting in scheduled blackouts in most of the country’s regions.
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🚨BREAKING: The Supreme Court agrees to hear a case that would decide whether mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received after should be counted. A ruling for Republicans could upend mail voting, potentially disenfranchising large numbers of voters.
SCOTUS to Hear GOP Lawsuit That Could Radically Restrict Mail Voting
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Supreme Court agrees to hear a case that would decide whether mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received after should be counted. A ruling for Republicans could upend mail voting, potentially disenfranchising large numbers of voters.
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Meanwhile, in Reform's Lancashire CC, the councillor in charge of care homes, owns a private care home, and is closing council care homes. 👀
A resident’s son, a Reform party member, said any move would “kill” his mother. ~AA
#NeverThoughtTheLeopards
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A resident’s son, a Reform party member, said any move would “kill” his mother. ~AA
#NeverThoughtTheLeopards
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres
Questions about potential conflict of interest as council’s cabinet member for social care owns private care company
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Meanwhile, in Reform's Lancashire CC, the councillor in charge of care homes, owns a private care home, and is closing council care homes. 👀
A resident’s son, a Reform party member, said any move would “kill” his mother. ~AA
#NeverThoughtTheLeopards
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A resident’s son, a Reform party member, said any move would “kill” his mother. ~AA
#NeverThoughtTheLeopards
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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We have a great line-up for this event on Friday. Do please come if you're in the area.
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TIME FOR REAL CHANGE: democracy and climate justice
A live conversation about our shared future, with insights from distinguished speakers and activists.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We have a great line-up for this event on Friday. Do please come if you're in the area.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/time-for-r...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/time-for-r...
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If you have a doubt the MAGA attack on the BBC is not co-ordinated, read what GB News owner told the US
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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‘America Must Save Britain’ – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
GB News’ new programme broadcast live from Washington DC features climate denial, vaccine misinformation, and non-stop praise for Donald Trump – with the channel’s co-owner telling ‘MAGA’ politicians ...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
If you have a doubt the MAGA attack on the BBC is not co-ordinated, read what GB News owner told the US
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/79/a...
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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They haven’t. They’ve got exactly the predictable and predicted consequences of what Farage spent years advocating. And those who believed him knew what they were voting for anyway (apparently).
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Farage says small business owners who thought Brexit would cut regulation have been betrayed – UK politics live
Reform UK leader claims that burden of regulation is worse than before the referendum
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
They haven’t. They’ve got exactly the predictable and predicted consequences of what Farage spent years advocating. And those who believed him knew what they were voting for anyway (apparently).
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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Farage says ..................blah blah blah!
It's like a broken record! Who cares what he says? He's so full of wind he's always saying!
He's a liar. End of!
It's like a broken record! Who cares what he says? He's so full of wind he's always saying!
He's a liar. End of!
Plenty of idiots will buy his “great betrayal” nonsense of course but most folk know Farage just told a load of lies in run up to 2016 referendum and has now been found out 🤡 www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Farage says small business owners who thought Brexit would cut regulation have been betrayed – UK politics live
Reform UK leader claims that burden of regulation is worse than before the referendum
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Farage says ..................blah blah blah!
It's like a broken record! Who cares what he says? He's so full of wind he's always saying!
He's a liar. End of!
It's like a broken record! Who cares what he says? He's so full of wind he's always saying!
He's a liar. End of!
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While the #NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax breaks for Big pharma: 38d.gs/5urg
Sign the petition: End the tax break for big pharma like GlaxoSmithKline at the Autumn budget
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax break...
38d.gs
November 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
While the #NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax breaks for Big pharma: 38d.gs/5urg
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‘The threat couldn’t be more urgent and imminent. Yet here we are, still putting our head in the sand.’
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social says it’s ‘peculiar’ that the case of Farage ally Nathan Gill admitting to making pro-Russia speeches for cash isn’t being followed more closely.
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social says it’s ‘peculiar’ that the case of Farage ally Nathan Gill admitting to making pro-Russia speeches for cash isn’t being followed more closely.
October 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
‘The threat couldn’t be more urgent and imminent. Yet here we are, still putting our head in the sand.’
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social says it’s ‘peculiar’ that the case of Farage ally Nathan Gill admitting to making pro-Russia speeches for cash isn’t being followed more closely.
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social says it’s ‘peculiar’ that the case of Farage ally Nathan Gill admitting to making pro-Russia speeches for cash isn’t being followed more closely.
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Remember when the Tories were bunged £0.5m from a dodgy Russian bank account and absolutely nothing happened
Also from 2022
Any idea what happened to the £0.5m bunged to the Tories from a dodgy Russian bank account
The Tories threatened @skinnock.bsky.social for questioning it
Anneliese Dodds brought it up in the HoC after an exposé in the NYT
The deputy speaker basically said it wasn't her problem
Any idea what happened to the £0.5m bunged to the Tories from a dodgy Russian bank account
The Tories threatened @skinnock.bsky.social for questioning it
Anneliese Dodds brought it up in the HoC after an exposé in the NYT
The deputy speaker basically said it wasn't her problem
Anneliese Dodds MP questions the Tories on Russian donations - House of Commons, May 2022
YouTube video by Russell England
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October 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Remember when the Tories were bunged £0.5m from a dodgy Russian bank account and absolutely nothing happened