Brock The Badger
@brockthebadger.bsky.social
European/Antipodean - Optimistic Rejoiner. Keep 🎸live. 🦡. Centre left. Reposts & ❤️s not endorsements. #FBPE #PR #KTTO. Typos all my own. Looking for old friends to re-connect with. B 🦡
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My timeline is full of American 🇺🇸 politics and the impact of the fascist regime you now have
Dems get your act together ffs. The solution lies in your hands and those of the ordinary American on the street
Dems get your act together ffs. The solution lies in your hands and those of the ordinary American on the street
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EU confirms it wants UK to pay into its budget in exchange for closer ties
EU confirms it wants UK to pay into its budget in exchange for closer ties
‘Politically realistic’ for UK to make financial contribution so it can access European single market, Irish minister says
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
EU confirms it wants UK to pay into its budget in exchange for closer ties
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This is Keir Starmer’s moment to stand up for Britain and call on Trump to drop his ludicrous lawsuit against the BBC.
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This is Keir Starmer’s moment to stand up for Britain and call on Trump to drop his ludicrous lawsuit against the BBC.
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
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Without asylum:
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Without asylum:
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
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As a lawyer I’m often asked “but can X sue Y for £Z?”
The reality, with very few exceptions, is that anyone can sue for anything. What matters is what they can hope to achieve by it.
In this case, very little if BBC continues to hold its (freshly discovered) nerve.
The reality, with very few exceptions, is that anyone can sue for anything. What matters is what they can hope to achieve by it.
In this case, very little if BBC continues to hold its (freshly discovered) nerve.
November 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
As a lawyer I’m often asked “but can X sue Y for £Z?”
The reality, with very few exceptions, is that anyone can sue for anything. What matters is what they can hope to achieve by it.
In this case, very little if BBC continues to hold its (freshly discovered) nerve.
The reality, with very few exceptions, is that anyone can sue for anything. What matters is what they can hope to achieve by it.
In this case, very little if BBC continues to hold its (freshly discovered) nerve.
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests.
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests.
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Lord Edmiston worth £855m, donated £1m to Brexit.
Is now leaving the UK because it is 'chaos'.
Everyone who voted Brexit is running away or dying.
Why do we keep it?
Is now leaving the UK because it is 'chaos'.
Everyone who voted Brexit is running away or dying.
Why do we keep it?
November 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Lord Edmiston worth £855m, donated £1m to Brexit.
Is now leaving the UK because it is 'chaos'.
Everyone who voted Brexit is running away or dying.
Why do we keep it?
Is now leaving the UK because it is 'chaos'.
Everyone who voted Brexit is running away or dying.
Why do we keep it?
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The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Prescott himself doctored Trump quote in his anti-BBC report
A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
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Website banned by Reform UK named news organisation of the year
www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2025/news/we...
www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2025/news/we...
Nottinghamshire Live named regional news organisation of the year - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage
All the winners from last night's Media Freedom Awards
www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Website banned by Reform UK named news organisation of the year
www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2025/news/we...
www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2025/news/we...
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Are you still paying these journo shit-stirrers? Rachel Reeves got a better-than-expected OBR update, cutting the £20bn fiscal hole. Income tax hikes aren’t needed, strong receipts give £15–20bn headroom, while thresholds may fall and salary sacrifice taxes rise. Source: Bloomberg
November 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Are you still paying these journo shit-stirrers? Rachel Reeves got a better-than-expected OBR update, cutting the £20bn fiscal hole. Income tax hikes aren’t needed, strong receipts give £15–20bn headroom, while thresholds may fall and salary sacrifice taxes rise. Source: Bloomberg
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Left: Dany Kruger says Keir Starmer doesn't believe in anything on #BBCQT
Right: Danny Kruger criticising Reform UK in parliament before he left the Conservatives to join Reform UK
Right: Danny Kruger criticising Reform UK in parliament before he left the Conservatives to join Reform UK
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Left: Dany Kruger says Keir Starmer doesn't believe in anything on #BBCQT
Right: Danny Kruger criticising Reform UK in parliament before he left the Conservatives to join Reform UK
Right: Danny Kruger criticising Reform UK in parliament before he left the Conservatives to join Reform UK
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Always fun to have a look back at this...
The Brexit Benefit Myths
UPDATED: The government and others are claiming Brexit 'benefits' that were always available to EU member states or are not benefits at all
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Always fun to have a look back at this...
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Donald Trump is coming for the BBC and for your wallets.
I urged the Prime Minister to stand up for the 23.8 million licence fee paying households, and tell Trump he won't get a penny.
I urged the Prime Minister to stand up for the 23.8 million licence fee paying households, and tell Trump he won't get a penny.
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Donald Trump is coming for the BBC and for your wallets.
I urged the Prime Minister to stand up for the 23.8 million licence fee paying households, and tell Trump he won't get a penny.
I urged the Prime Minister to stand up for the 23.8 million licence fee paying households, and tell Trump he won't get a penny.
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Liberal Democrat MPs have today tabled a motion in Parliament to remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Liberal Democrat MPs have today tabled a motion in Parliament to remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
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Karoline Leavitt, "The BBC is a leftist propaganda machine that Is subsidised by British taxpayers"
What do Trump, Putin and Farage, have in common? They're all trying to bring down the BBC
What do Trump, Putin and Farage, have in common? They're all trying to bring down the BBC
November 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Karoline Leavitt, "The BBC is a leftist propaganda machine that Is subsidised by British taxpayers"
What do Trump, Putin and Farage, have in common? They're all trying to bring down the BBC
What do Trump, Putin and Farage, have in common? They're all trying to bring down the BBC
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“Ofcom is not fit for purpose and must be replaced” 👏👏👏
Ofcom is not fit for purpose and must be replaced - Bylines Scotland
Bylines Scotland and Andrew Neil agree Ofcom lacks backbone – we need a media regulator that is impervious to political pressure
bylines.scot
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“Ofcom is not fit for purpose and must be replaced” 👏👏👏
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So this is interesting from Robert Peston.
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
So this is interesting from Robert Peston.
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Is it just me or is there a coordinated attack on both Labour and the BBC at the moment ?
Nothing better for the rabid right wingers
Plus take your pick of the other usual suspects
Nothing better for the rabid right wingers
Plus take your pick of the other usual suspects
November 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Is it just me or is there a coordinated attack on both Labour and the BBC at the moment ?
Nothing better for the rabid right wingers
Plus take your pick of the other usual suspects
Nothing better for the rabid right wingers
Plus take your pick of the other usual suspects
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Luxurious duck-shaped vessel carved from a single piece of rock crystal around 3,500 years ago!
From Bronze Age Mycenae, it is said to be an exquisite example of imported Minoan stoneworking. Probably used to hold oils or cosmetics.
National Archaeological Museum Athens Greece
📷 me
#Archaeology
From Bronze Age Mycenae, it is said to be an exquisite example of imported Minoan stoneworking. Probably used to hold oils or cosmetics.
National Archaeological Museum Athens Greece
📷 me
#Archaeology
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Luxurious duck-shaped vessel carved from a single piece of rock crystal around 3,500 years ago!
From Bronze Age Mycenae, it is said to be an exquisite example of imported Minoan stoneworking. Probably used to hold oils or cosmetics.
National Archaeological Museum Athens Greece
📷 me
#Archaeology
From Bronze Age Mycenae, it is said to be an exquisite example of imported Minoan stoneworking. Probably used to hold oils or cosmetics.
National Archaeological Museum Athens Greece
📷 me
#Archaeology
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President Clinton banned assault rifles in 1994, mass shootings dropped by 43%.
Republicans let the ban expire in 2004, and they increased 243%.
The USA is the only country where anybody can buy an assault rifle.
INSANE.
Republicans let the ban expire in 2004, and they increased 243%.
The USA is the only country where anybody can buy an assault rifle.
INSANE.
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
President Clinton banned assault rifles in 1994, mass shootings dropped by 43%.
Republicans let the ban expire in 2004, and they increased 243%.
The USA is the only country where anybody can buy an assault rifle.
INSANE.
Republicans let the ban expire in 2004, and they increased 243%.
The USA is the only country where anybody can buy an assault rifle.
INSANE.
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The letter the BBC could send back to Trump - brilliant stuff from @davidallengreen.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump - brilliant stuff from @davidallengreen.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...
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China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months, starting in March 2024.
This trend continued in the third quarter of 2025, when emissions were unchanged year-on-year.
If this trend starts to move into sustained carbon emissions reduction it would be hugely significant.
This trend continued in the third quarter of 2025, when emissions were unchanged year-on-year.
If this trend starts to move into sustained carbon emissions reduction it would be hugely significant.
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months, starting in March 2024.
This trend continued in the third quarter of 2025, when emissions were unchanged year-on-year.
If this trend starts to move into sustained carbon emissions reduction it would be hugely significant.
This trend continued in the third quarter of 2025, when emissions were unchanged year-on-year.
If this trend starts to move into sustained carbon emissions reduction it would be hugely significant.
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Ladies and gentlemen, Sir Robbie Gibb, the BBC Board Member with the impartiality remit
November 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, Sir Robbie Gibb, the BBC Board Member with the impartiality remit
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Trump is hurtling into lame duck territory.
His ratings are off a cliff. It's his second term, and the next generation of Republicans are desperately distancing themselves from him, fearing wipeout.
Nigel Farage, meanwhile, clearly hasn't noticed and thinks it's all going to be happy days ahead.
His ratings are off a cliff. It's his second term, and the next generation of Republicans are desperately distancing themselves from him, fearing wipeout.
Nigel Farage, meanwhile, clearly hasn't noticed and thinks it's all going to be happy days ahead.
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Trump is hurtling into lame duck territory.
His ratings are off a cliff. It's his second term, and the next generation of Republicans are desperately distancing themselves from him, fearing wipeout.
Nigel Farage, meanwhile, clearly hasn't noticed and thinks it's all going to be happy days ahead.
His ratings are off a cliff. It's his second term, and the next generation of Republicans are desperately distancing themselves from him, fearing wipeout.
Nigel Farage, meanwhile, clearly hasn't noticed and thinks it's all going to be happy days ahead.
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See what’s happening. A Trumpist US media company has taken over Channel 5. Another US company is gunning for ITV. Our social media is saturated by Musk’s calls for civil war in the UK. The BBC is the last thing standing, and Trump/Johnson are trying to bring it down
November 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
See what’s happening. A Trumpist US media company has taken over Channel 5. Another US company is gunning for ITV. Our social media is saturated by Musk’s calls for civil war in the UK. The BBC is the last thing standing, and Trump/Johnson are trying to bring it down