Cllr Dr Dave McElroy
@davemcelroy.bsky.social
All puns, no guns. Green Councillor in Reading UK. Science PhD. Aussie ExPat, sports lover and Age of Sigmar enthusiast.
Promoted by Dave McElroy (Green Party), 42 Albert Rd, Reading, RG4 7PE
Promoted by Dave McElroy (Green Party), 42 Albert Rd, Reading, RG4 7PE
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November 13, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Another council meeting, heated courtesy of the hot air pumped out by the Tories
Reform fully backed the Tory white paper
Again proving there's nothing different about reform, it's just a more extreme version of the Tory Party, backed by the same billionaires working for the billionaires!
Reform fully backed the Tory white paper
Again proving there's nothing different about reform, it's just a more extreme version of the Tory Party, backed by the same billionaires working for the billionaires!
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Another council meeting, heated courtesy of the hot air pumped out by the Tories
Reform fully backed the Tory white paper
Again proving there's nothing different about reform, it's just a more extreme version of the Tory Party, backed by the same billionaires working for the billionaires!
Reform fully backed the Tory white paper
Again proving there's nothing different about reform, it's just a more extreme version of the Tory Party, backed by the same billionaires working for the billionaires!
Labour really don't get it. The local Labour party in Reading have started putting litter picks and nature restoration on their leaflets, completely misunderstanding the threat.
I think somehow it's going to take a lot more then that.
But yes, that would be welcome.
But yes, that would be welcome.
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Labour really don't get it. The local Labour party in Reading have started putting litter picks and nature restoration on their leaflets, completely misunderstanding the threat.
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The BBC must reassert its independence and learn to resist political interference and stand up for robust scrutiny and news values.
The Culture Sec Lisa Nandy must also resist Trumpian pressure in appointing the new DG. It's messy and the Beeb is in trouble, but we should fight for its future.
The Culture Sec Lisa Nandy must also resist Trumpian pressure in appointing the new DG. It's messy and the Beeb is in trouble, but we should fight for its future.
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The BBC must reassert its independence and learn to resist political interference and stand up for robust scrutiny and news values.
The Culture Sec Lisa Nandy must also resist Trumpian pressure in appointing the new DG. It's messy and the Beeb is in trouble, but we should fight for its future.
The Culture Sec Lisa Nandy must also resist Trumpian pressure in appointing the new DG. It's messy and the Beeb is in trouble, but we should fight for its future.
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Trump is now promoting right-wing channel GB News over Britain's flagship national broadcaster. GB News has been repeatedly sanctioned for misleading and conspiracy theory content. The Telegraph has faced a stream of press watchdog probes for misleading reporting, particularly on the climate.
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Trump is now promoting right-wing channel GB News over Britain's flagship national broadcaster. GB News has been repeatedly sanctioned for misleading and conspiracy theory content. The Telegraph has faced a stream of press watchdog probes for misleading reporting, particularly on the climate.
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Michael Prescott, behind the leaked dossier, is a corporate lobbyist and former Murdoch press man.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK. It is still highly trusted and vital.
It doesn’t belong to the US, shady think tanks, or vested interests in the media. It needs to grow a backbone.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK. It is still highly trusted and vital.
It doesn’t belong to the US, shady think tanks, or vested interests in the media. It needs to grow a backbone.
November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Michael Prescott, behind the leaked dossier, is a corporate lobbyist and former Murdoch press man.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK. It is still highly trusted and vital.
It doesn’t belong to the US, shady think tanks, or vested interests in the media. It needs to grow a backbone.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK. It is still highly trusted and vital.
It doesn’t belong to the US, shady think tanks, or vested interests in the media. It needs to grow a backbone.
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The former Chairman of the BBC, Richard Sharp, helped secure then-Tory PM Boris Johnson a loan for £800.000.
And still there is a pattern of right-wing attacks on the BBC. Johnson and his top adviser Cummings wanted the BBC destroyed. They did not hide it well.
And still there is a pattern of right-wing attacks on the BBC. Johnson and his top adviser Cummings wanted the BBC destroyed. They did not hide it well.
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The former Chairman of the BBC, Richard Sharp, helped secure then-Tory PM Boris Johnson a loan for £800.000.
And still there is a pattern of right-wing attacks on the BBC. Johnson and his top adviser Cummings wanted the BBC destroyed. They did not hide it well.
And still there is a pattern of right-wing attacks on the BBC. Johnson and his top adviser Cummings wanted the BBC destroyed. They did not hide it well.
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Went on LBC News earlier to discuss the BBC shambles.
I said the BBC has kowtowed to Trump in the US and conservative outlets here - both of which want the Beeb dead.
Two of the most senior people quit over a 10-second clip using Trump’s exact words, albeit put closer together than he’d like.
I said the BBC has kowtowed to Trump in the US and conservative outlets here - both of which want the Beeb dead.
Two of the most senior people quit over a 10-second clip using Trump’s exact words, albeit put closer together than he’d like.
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Went on LBC News earlier to discuss the BBC shambles.
I said the BBC has kowtowed to Trump in the US and conservative outlets here - both of which want the Beeb dead.
Two of the most senior people quit over a 10-second clip using Trump’s exact words, albeit put closer together than he’d like.
I said the BBC has kowtowed to Trump in the US and conservative outlets here - both of which want the Beeb dead.
Two of the most senior people quit over a 10-second clip using Trump’s exact words, albeit put closer together than he’d like.
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We all need to appreciate the lunacy of ostensibly British 'patriotic' outlets cheering on a foreign leader threatening to bring down one of our country's most valued institutions.
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We all need to appreciate the lunacy of ostensibly British 'patriotic' outlets cheering on a foreign leader threatening to bring down one of our country's most valued institutions.
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The left-wing bias claim is nuts – Davie, a former Tory candidate, had overseen the BBC drawing up plans to win over voters of Reform UK, as my Byline colleague @adambienkov.bsky.social reported in June. BBC board member Robbie Gibb helped set up GB News - which is now cheering the Beeb's turmoil.
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The left-wing bias claim is nuts – Davie, a former Tory candidate, had overseen the BBC drawing up plans to win over voters of Reform UK, as my Byline colleague @adambienkov.bsky.social reported in June. BBC board member Robbie Gibb helped set up GB News - which is now cheering the Beeb's turmoil.
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🔴 The Public Wants to Ban ‘Politician Presenters’ Like Nigel Farage But Ofcom Isn’t Listening
The broadcasting watchdog is refusing to act despite research suggesting a majority of viewers oppose politicians like the Reform leader being allowed to host current affairs shows
The broadcasting watchdog is refusing to act despite research suggesting a majority of viewers oppose politicians like the Reform leader being allowed to host current affairs shows
The Public Wants to Ban ‘Politician Presenters’ Like Nigel Farage But Ofcom Isn't Listening
The broadcasting watchdog is refusing to act despite research suggesting a majority of viewers oppose politicians like the Reform leader being allowed to host current affairs shows
bylinetimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🔴 The Public Wants to Ban ‘Politician Presenters’ Like Nigel Farage But Ofcom Isn’t Listening
The broadcasting watchdog is refusing to act despite research suggesting a majority of viewers oppose politicians like the Reform leader being allowed to host current affairs shows
The broadcasting watchdog is refusing to act despite research suggesting a majority of viewers oppose politicians like the Reform leader being allowed to host current affairs shows
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🚨 NEW | Greens reach 15% with YouGov
➡️ REF: 26% (-1)
🔴 LAB: 20% (-)
🔵 CON: 17% (-)
🟢 GRN: 15% (+2)
🟠 LDM: 15% (-1)
via @yougov.co.uk /19-20 Oct
Chgs w/ 13-14 Oct.
➡️ REF: 26% (-1)
🔴 LAB: 20% (-)
🔵 CON: 17% (-)
🟢 GRN: 15% (+2)
🟠 LDM: 15% (-1)
via @yougov.co.uk /19-20 Oct
Chgs w/ 13-14 Oct.
October 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🚨 NEW | Greens reach 15% with YouGov
➡️ REF: 26% (-1)
🔴 LAB: 20% (-)
🔵 CON: 17% (-)
🟢 GRN: 15% (+2)
🟠 LDM: 15% (-1)
via @yougov.co.uk /19-20 Oct
Chgs w/ 13-14 Oct.
➡️ REF: 26% (-1)
🔴 LAB: 20% (-)
🔵 CON: 17% (-)
🟢 GRN: 15% (+2)
🟠 LDM: 15% (-1)
via @yougov.co.uk /19-20 Oct
Chgs w/ 13-14 Oct.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Inspired by @zackpolanski.bsky.social I joined the Green Party today. I like his honesty and now more than ever we need a loud voice in opposition to Reform.
October 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Inspired by @zackpolanski.bsky.social I joined the Green Party today. I like his honesty and now more than ever we need a loud voice in opposition to Reform.
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When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them. I meant it.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them. I meant it.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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📣URGENT more than 14,000 people have signed our petition calling on Ofwat to REJECT Thames Water's latest ridiculous proposal.
🤑Their creditors want to pollute our rivers & seas illegally for the next 15 years.
✍️Ofwat makes its decision next week. Add your name, 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 today!
🤑Their creditors want to pollute our rivers & seas illegally for the next 15 years.
✍️Ofwat makes its decision next week. Add your name, 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 today!
Thames Water wants to pollute illegally until 2040. Ofwat must say NO.
Thames Water wants to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years
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October 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
📣URGENT more than 14,000 people have signed our petition calling on Ofwat to REJECT Thames Water's latest ridiculous proposal.
🤑Their creditors want to pollute our rivers & seas illegally for the next 15 years.
✍️Ofwat makes its decision next week. Add your name, 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 today!
🤑Their creditors want to pollute our rivers & seas illegally for the next 15 years.
✍️Ofwat makes its decision next week. Add your name, 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 today!
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MFW I'm trying to personally call every new local member to welcome them to the party and the number keeps going up.
October 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
MFW I'm trying to personally call every new local member to welcome them to the party and the number keeps going up.
MFW I'm trying to personally call every new local member to welcome them to the party and the number keeps going up.
October 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
MFW I'm trying to personally call every new local member to welcome them to the party and the number keeps going up.
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Nigel Farage has finally admitted to it.
But now there's lots more questions especially considering Rupert Lowes intervention....
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
But now there's lots more questions especially considering Rupert Lowes intervention....
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
Nigel Farage finally admits to knowing Nathan Gill after senior Reform figure repeatedly claimed he didn’t
Farage has admitted he knew Gill for 'a very long time' but claims he didn't know anything about his pro-Russia activities...
leftfootforward.org
October 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Nigel Farage has finally admitted to it.
But now there's lots more questions especially considering Rupert Lowes intervention....
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
But now there's lots more questions especially considering Rupert Lowes intervention....
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
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A new week - and a new huge milestone!
@greenparty.org.uk now have 100,000 members!!!
We are absolutely on track to next overtake the Tories - let's make hope normal again!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
@greenparty.org.uk now have 100,000 members!!!
We are absolutely on track to next overtake the Tories - let's make hope normal again!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 6:04 AM
A new week - and a new huge milestone!
@greenparty.org.uk now have 100,000 members!!!
We are absolutely on track to next overtake the Tories - let's make hope normal again!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
@greenparty.org.uk now have 100,000 members!!!
We are absolutely on track to next overtake the Tories - let's make hope normal again!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Personally I have had enough of do-gooders, what we need is more do-badders.
October 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Personally I have had enough of do-gooders, what we need is more do-badders.
Personally I have had enough of do-gooders, what we need is more do-badders.
October 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Personally I have had enough of do-gooders, what we need is more do-badders.
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And here's a much younger me - in a beer ad - also celebrating in kind. join.greenparty.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
And here's a much younger me - in a beer ad - also celebrating in kind. join.greenparty.org.uk