@davidbhx.bsky.social
New housing planned on the Tower Ballroom site.
Wonder what impact it will have on nature at Edgbaston reservoir?
businessinthenews.co.uk/2025/11/17/k...
Wonder what impact it will have on nature at Edgbaston reservoir?
businessinthenews.co.uk/2025/11/17/k...
Keon Homes named as approved development partner for former Tower Ballroom site - Business in the News
A fast-growing housing developer has been named as the approved partner for a transformational affordable homes regeneration project in Birmingham. Keon Homes, which is already successfully deliveri...
businessinthenews.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
New housing planned on the Tower Ballroom site.
Wonder what impact it will have on nature at Edgbaston reservoir?
businessinthenews.co.uk/2025/11/17/k...
Wonder what impact it will have on nature at Edgbaston reservoir?
businessinthenews.co.uk/2025/11/17/k...
Just heard that the daily Mail is planning to buy the daily Telegraph.
The best thing is that it is unlikely that the Torygraph could ever be made worse
The best thing is that it is unlikely that the Torygraph could ever be made worse
November 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Just heard that the daily Mail is planning to buy the daily Telegraph.
The best thing is that it is unlikely that the Torygraph could ever be made worse
The best thing is that it is unlikely that the Torygraph could ever be made worse
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Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers
Medical bodies warn that hostility towards migrants is behind a 26% rise in departures last year that imperils NHS
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
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From mobiles to insurance and subscriptions, firms exploit customers.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
UK watchdogs need to step in on rip-off bills, which are bad for consumers and the economy | Heather Stewart
From mobiles to insurance and subscriptions, firms are able to exploit the fact they know more than customers
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
From mobiles to insurance and subscriptions, firms exploit customers.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
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He didn’t like Zelensky, but seems to love this guy.
Anyone with money eh
Anyone with money eh
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
He didn’t like Zelensky, but seems to love this guy.
Anyone with money eh
Anyone with money eh
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“Sixty percent of our people are living paycheck to paycheck,” he said. “They can’t afford health care. They can’t afford childcare. They can’t afford housing.” Meanwhile, billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos “have never, ever had it so good.”
Meidas
Meidas
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
“Sixty percent of our people are living paycheck to paycheck,” he said. “They can’t afford health care. They can’t afford childcare. They can’t afford housing.” Meanwhile, billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos “have never, ever had it so good.”
Meidas
Meidas
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Just the president of the United States rationalizing that a Washington Post reporter was basically asking to be murdered and cut to pieces with a bone saw because of his reporting.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Just the president of the United States rationalizing that a Washington Post reporter was basically asking to be murdered and cut to pieces with a bone saw because of his reporting.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
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“We could subpoena him and I believe we should.”
Ro Khanna, a leading US Democrat pushing for the release of the Epstein files, tells @vicderbyshire.bsky.social that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be formally called upon to give evidence to the House Oversight Committee.
#Newsnight
Ro Khanna, a leading US Democrat pushing for the release of the Epstein files, tells @vicderbyshire.bsky.social that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be formally called upon to give evidence to the House Oversight Committee.
#Newsnight
November 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“We could subpoena him and I believe we should.”
Ro Khanna, a leading US Democrat pushing for the release of the Epstein files, tells @vicderbyshire.bsky.social that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be formally called upon to give evidence to the House Oversight Committee.
#Newsnight
Ro Khanna, a leading US Democrat pushing for the release of the Epstein files, tells @vicderbyshire.bsky.social that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be formally called upon to give evidence to the House Oversight Committee.
#Newsnight
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starting to think that repeatedly sinking trillions into Silicon Valley's new favorite toy while tech companies spend millions to kill any meaningful regulation is actually not going to end well
November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
starting to think that repeatedly sinking trillions into Silicon Valley's new favorite toy while tech companies spend millions to kill any meaningful regulation is actually not going to end well
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We’re taking part in the Global Day of Action for climate justice, mobilising with allies across the country to stand up for a brighter future.
We’re in the decisive decade for climate and nature, so choices governments make now will shape our collective future. Continues 👇
We’re in the decisive decade for climate and nature, so choices governments make now will shape our collective future. Continues 👇
November 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We’re taking part in the Global Day of Action for climate justice, mobilising with allies across the country to stand up for a brighter future.
We’re in the decisive decade for climate and nature, so choices governments make now will shape our collective future. Continues 👇
We’re in the decisive decade for climate and nature, so choices governments make now will shape our collective future. Continues 👇
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Today we mark Palestinian Independence Day.
Now more than ever, we call for an end to occupation, justice, and a real path to lasting peace.
#PalestinianIndependenceDay
Now more than ever, we call for an end to occupation, justice, and a real path to lasting peace.
#PalestinianIndependenceDay
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Today we mark Palestinian Independence Day.
Now more than ever, we call for an end to occupation, justice, and a real path to lasting peace.
#PalestinianIndependenceDay
Now more than ever, we call for an end to occupation, justice, and a real path to lasting peace.
#PalestinianIndependenceDay
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We've joined with 15 local and national organisations, setting out 10 practical steps to address the city's road safety emergency and prevent needless deaths on our city's roads.
Will you join us by co-signing the asks in 2 minutes?: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Will you join us by co-signing the asks in 2 minutes?: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
November 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
We've joined with 15 local and national organisations, setting out 10 practical steps to address the city's road safety emergency and prevent needless deaths on our city's roads.
Will you join us by co-signing the asks in 2 minutes?: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Will you join us by co-signing the asks in 2 minutes?: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
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It's note worthy that the Greens aren't just winning. We're taking seats from everyone and we're coming from fourth or fifth place to first, to do it.
But it takes a lot of work from us regular folks! So help us out
join.greenparty.org.uk
But it takes a lot of work from us regular folks! So help us out
join.greenparty.org.uk
People have tried to say that the Green surge is just on social media.
Or in a bubble that's just about polls and just about new members.
Yet up and down the country - Greens are also winning elections.
Huge congratulations to the Canterbury Greens! 💚🎉
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Or in a bubble that's just about polls and just about new members.
Yet up and down the country - Greens are also winning elections.
Huge congratulations to the Canterbury Greens! 💚🎉
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Wincheap (Canterbury) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It's note worthy that the Greens aren't just winning. We're taking seats from everyone and we're coming from fourth or fifth place to first, to do it.
But it takes a lot of work from us regular folks! So help us out
join.greenparty.org.uk
But it takes a lot of work from us regular folks! So help us out
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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Today I voted for protecting nature.
The Lords added sensible, evidence-based amendments to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill to strengthen nature protection. But the govt rejected them.
Ministers need to listen - to experts, to trusted organisations, and to the public.
The Lords added sensible, evidence-based amendments to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill to strengthen nature protection. But the govt rejected them.
Ministers need to listen - to experts, to trusted organisations, and to the public.
November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Today I voted for protecting nature.
The Lords added sensible, evidence-based amendments to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill to strengthen nature protection. But the govt rejected them.
Ministers need to listen - to experts, to trusted organisations, and to the public.
The Lords added sensible, evidence-based amendments to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill to strengthen nature protection. But the govt rejected them.
Ministers need to listen - to experts, to trusted organisations, and to the public.
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We're in Newcastle with PMUK's Ian Gregg - former chairman of Greggs.
Speaking in a personal capacity, he said: "We hope the Chancellor uses this Budget to raise taxes on the wealthiest people first - who can most afford it - instead of ordinary people who can’t."
Speaking in a personal capacity, he said: "We hope the Chancellor uses this Budget to raise taxes on the wealthiest people first - who can most afford it - instead of ordinary people who can’t."
November 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We're in Newcastle with PMUK's Ian Gregg - former chairman of Greggs.
Speaking in a personal capacity, he said: "We hope the Chancellor uses this Budget to raise taxes on the wealthiest people first - who can most afford it - instead of ordinary people who can’t."
Speaking in a personal capacity, he said: "We hope the Chancellor uses this Budget to raise taxes on the wealthiest people first - who can most afford it - instead of ordinary people who can’t."
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Why was #CelebrityTraitors one big SUV ad?!
SUVs like the Defender are three times more likely to kill a child under 10 in the event of a crash, compared to a small car.
This form of advertising needs challenging. #AirPollution #RoadDanger
SUVs like the Defender are three times more likely to kill a child under 10 in the event of a crash, compared to a small car.
This form of advertising needs challenging. #AirPollution #RoadDanger
Is the Land Rover Defender the biggest star of Celebrity Traitors?
Is the Land Rover Defender the Celebrity Traitors' biggest star? With almost 12million people tuning in, search results have surged 35% for JLR's best selling 110.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Why was #CelebrityTraitors one big SUV ad?!
SUVs like the Defender are three times more likely to kill a child under 10 in the event of a crash, compared to a small car.
This form of advertising needs challenging. #AirPollution #RoadDanger
SUVs like the Defender are three times more likely to kill a child under 10 in the event of a crash, compared to a small car.
This form of advertising needs challenging. #AirPollution #RoadDanger
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We've had a great day in Scotland on the first day of our #TaxTheSuperRich bus tour.
We'll be in Newcastle tomorrow, meet us on the corner of Market Street and Grey Street in the city centre, from 10am 📍
We'll be in Newcastle tomorrow, meet us on the corner of Market Street and Grey Street in the city centre, from 10am 📍
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We've had a great day in Scotland on the first day of our #TaxTheSuperRich bus tour.
We'll be in Newcastle tomorrow, meet us on the corner of Market Street and Grey Street in the city centre, from 10am 📍
We'll be in Newcastle tomorrow, meet us on the corner of Market Street and Grey Street in the city centre, from 10am 📍
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England's water industry and govt put out inflated numbers about the cost of nationalisation.
I asked the Minister to explain the social cost of leaving water in private hands, likely to be over £1 trillion by 2050. Question was notified in advance.
Watch his reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eCV...
I asked the Minister to explain the social cost of leaving water in private hands, likely to be over £1 trillion by 2050. Question was notified in advance.
Watch his reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eCV...
House of Lords social cost of water 29Oct2025
YouTube video by Prem Sikka
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
England's water industry and govt put out inflated numbers about the cost of nationalisation.
I asked the Minister to explain the social cost of leaving water in private hands, likely to be over £1 trillion by 2050. Question was notified in advance.
Watch his reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eCV...
I asked the Minister to explain the social cost of leaving water in private hands, likely to be over £1 trillion by 2050. Question was notified in advance.
Watch his reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eCV...
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This is a great summary of what's going on in particular sections of the news media. It's obvious that the only real issue that the tabloid media has with Zack Polanski's mouth is that he uses it to say that we should lift up people who are struggling instead of the rich.
Every personal attack.
Every attempt to distract or to divide.
It energises, strengthens and empowers our movement.
Lower bills. Tax billionaires. Join us.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Every attempt to distract or to divide.
It energises, strengthens and empowers our movement.
Lower bills. Tax billionaires. Join us.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on, says the leader of the Green party, Zack Polanski
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This is a great summary of what's going on in particular sections of the news media. It's obvious that the only real issue that the tabloid media has with Zack Polanski's mouth is that he uses it to say that we should lift up people who are struggling instead of the rich.
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"It's always impossible until it's done."
Zack refusing to play games with "journalists".
Not many instances I can be persuaded to listen to Trevor Philips, his condescending tone and sniggering are cringe & such bad form.
Zach's answers are a burst of energy and warmth for the soul.
Vote 💚
Zack refusing to play games with "journalists".
Not many instances I can be persuaded to listen to Trevor Philips, his condescending tone and sniggering are cringe & such bad form.
Zach's answers are a burst of energy and warmth for the soul.
Vote 💚
Great to see our membership numbers still rising....
This morning on Sky News. 👇🏼
youtu.be/yTTPu02UWDw?...
This morning on Sky News. 👇🏼
youtu.be/yTTPu02UWDw?...
Zack Polanski: Starmer 'not a man I would be willing to work with'
YouTube video by Sky News
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"It's always impossible until it's done."
Zack refusing to play games with "journalists".
Not many instances I can be persuaded to listen to Trevor Philips, his condescending tone and sniggering are cringe & such bad form.
Zach's answers are a burst of energy and warmth for the soul.
Vote 💚
Zack refusing to play games with "journalists".
Not many instances I can be persuaded to listen to Trevor Philips, his condescending tone and sniggering are cringe & such bad form.
Zach's answers are a burst of energy and warmth for the soul.
Vote 💚
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#CommunityRail brings you #TracksAndTrails 🌄
What better way to uncover hidden gems across the Midlands than by combining walking, wheeling and train travel? 🚆
Discover more ⬇️
What better way to uncover hidden gems across the Midlands than by combining walking, wheeling and train travel? 🚆
Discover more ⬇️
Midlands walking and wheeling - Scenic Rail Britain
Midlands walking and wheeling offers a brilliant way to uncover the region’s hidden gems, perfect for exploring on foot or wheels and easily reached by train.
scenicrailbritain.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#CommunityRail brings you #TracksAndTrails 🌄
What better way to uncover hidden gems across the Midlands than by combining walking, wheeling and train travel? 🚆
Discover more ⬇️
What better way to uncover hidden gems across the Midlands than by combining walking, wheeling and train travel? 🚆
Discover more ⬇️
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PPE Medpro linked to Michelle Mone owes £39m in unpaid taxes.
The company also owes the public purse £148m for supplying unusable surgical gowns.
Company is bankrupt. HMRC ranks as unsecured creditor for taxes owed by the company.
Where has the money vanished to? Will anything be recovered?
The company also owes the public purse £148m for supplying unusable surgical gowns.
Company is bankrupt. HMRC ranks as unsecured creditor for taxes owed by the company.
Where has the money vanished to? Will anything be recovered?
Company linked to Michelle Mone owes £39m in unpaid taxes
Statement by administrators puts PPE Medpro’s total debts at £188m, including £39m said to be owed to HMRC
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
PPE Medpro linked to Michelle Mone owes £39m in unpaid taxes.
The company also owes the public purse £148m for supplying unusable surgical gowns.
Company is bankrupt. HMRC ranks as unsecured creditor for taxes owed by the company.
Where has the money vanished to? Will anything be recovered?
The company also owes the public purse £148m for supplying unusable surgical gowns.
Company is bankrupt. HMRC ranks as unsecured creditor for taxes owed by the company.
Where has the money vanished to? Will anything be recovered?
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2023: Keir Starmer, "If you don't like the changes we've made the door is open and you can leave"
2025: Labour, "Please come back"
2025: Labour, "Please come back"
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
2023: Keir Starmer, "If you don't like the changes we've made the door is open and you can leave"
2025: Labour, "Please come back"
2025: Labour, "Please come back"