GothboyUK
@gothboyuk.bsky.social
I'm one of the weirdos, mister. Collared and cuffed.
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban
Members warn NFWI decision has opened up toxic culture that deters younger women from joining
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:18 PM
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Just like in #DragRace, often a clean and perfectly performed 'simpler' look/lipsync deserves to win over a complicated but messily presented one. 😉 - 2026 Winter Olympics: Mikhail Shaidorov wins men's figure skating gold as 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin crumbles - BBC Sport
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2026 Winter Olympics: Mikhail Shaidorov wins men's figure skating gold as 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin crumbles
Ilia Malinin, the red-hot favourite for men's figure skating gold, suffers a nightmare on the ice.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Just like in #DragRace, often a clean and perfectly performed 'simpler' look/lipsync deserves to win over a complicated but messily presented one. 😉 - 2026 Winter Olympics: Mikhail Shaidorov wins men's figure skating gold as 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin crumbles - BBC Sport
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
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Are you appalled that the Reform candidate here in Manchester, Matt Goodwin has said ‘young girls’ should be given ‘biological reality’ checks? And has said that there should be a “negative child benefit tax” on “those who don’t have offspring”
editor@northwestbylines.co.uk if you wish to write
editor@northwestbylines.co.uk if you wish to write
Reform candidate calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check
Exclusive: Matt Goodwin argued ‘young girls’ should be explained ‘the biological reality’ that ‘many women in Britain are having children much too late in life’
www.independent.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Are you appalled that the Reform candidate here in Manchester, Matt Goodwin has said ‘young girls’ should be given ‘biological reality’ checks? And has said that there should be a “negative child benefit tax” on “those who don’t have offspring”
editor@northwestbylines.co.uk if you wish to write
editor@northwestbylines.co.uk if you wish to write
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Very good from @verybrexitproblems.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Very good from @verybrexitproblems.bsky.social
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Palantir, a US spy-tech firm, has been given access to millions of NHS patient records.
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Palantir, a US spy-tech firm, has been given access to millions of NHS patient records.
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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He says he can’t be bought.
£13.2 million says otherwise.
£13.2 million says otherwise.
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
He says he can’t be bought.
£13.2 million says otherwise.
£13.2 million says otherwise.
Any US Ring users who aren't happy with it helping ICE investigations can demand a refund. - www.bgr.com/2098762/ring...
Ring Owners Are Returning Their Cameras - Here's How Much You Can Get - BGR
Several Ring camera owners are returning their cameras to Amazon, citing a potential breach of TOS where law enforcement is using footage without permission.
www.bgr.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Any US Ring users who aren't happy with it helping ICE investigations can demand a refund. - www.bgr.com/2098762/ring...
He's such a slimy, duplicitous little git. - Streeting's Mandelson messages reveal election fears and criticism of government
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wes Streeting publishes messages with Peter Mandelson, revealing election fears and criticism of government
The health secretary says he is publishing the messages
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 1:39 AM
He's such a slimy, duplicitous little git. - Streeting's Mandelson messages reveal election fears and criticism of government
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tell me you know nothing about He-Man, without telling me you know nothing. Skeletor was as camp as tents and practically a screaming queen. Not a toxic crypto bro. 😡 - www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
Skeletor is the embodiment of 'toxic masculinity', Masters Of The Universe director Travis Knight says
Masters Of The Universe's big baddie is more than just a skull in a hood, the director explains. Read more at Empire.
www.empireonline.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Tell me you know nothing about He-Man, without telling me you know nothing. Skeletor was as camp as tents and practically a screaming queen. Not a toxic crypto bro. 😡 - www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
A satellite to track the harmful emissions of the Oil and Gas Industry, and unveil their lies, mysteriously died early. What a strange coincidence... 😏 - gizmodo.com/an-88-millio...
An $88 Million Satellite Died Early—and Still Blew the Lid Off Industry Emissions
Researchers have released an initial assessment of the emissions data MethaneSat gathered before it suddenly went dark. The findings are damning.
gizmodo.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:52 PM
A satellite to track the harmful emissions of the Oil and Gas Industry, and unveil their lies, mysteriously died early. What a strange coincidence... 😏 - gizmodo.com/an-88-millio...
In any other situation this would end a career. 😡 - Trump shares video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump shares video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
As a black Republican senator calls it
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
In any other situation this would end a career. 😡 - Trump shares video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
Ski jumping: Wada responds to penis injection claims
The World Anti-Doping Agency could investigate if evidence emerges that male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
BBC News - How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
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Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
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After ICE killed Renée Good and Alex Pretti, the Trump administration tried to tell us we didn’t see what we saw with our own eyes. Shane Snow’s essay breaks down how governments manipulate media to rewrite reality—and how to spot it before it can take root.
How To Tell You’re Being Manipulated By A Story
Three rules of thumb for navigating manipulative waters.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:32 PM
After ICE killed Renée Good and Alex Pretti, the Trump administration tried to tell us we didn’t see what we saw with our own eyes. Shane Snow’s essay breaks down how governments manipulate media to rewrite reality—and how to spot it before it can take root.
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Trans people were persecuted in Spain during the Franco regime, but Spain is now accepting and supportive of LQBTQIA+ individuals | Sophie Molly
Franco’s Spain and the persecution of trans people
Trans people were persecuted in Spain during the Franco regime, but Spain is now accepting and supportive of LQBTQIA+ individuals
northwestbylines.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Trans people were persecuted in Spain during the Franco regime, but Spain is now accepting and supportive of LQBTQIA+ individuals | Sophie Molly
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🚨BREAKING: Angela Rayner has intervened to ask that the Intelligence & Security Committee has oversight of release of docs
This is very significant. It suggests govt amendment as tabled today not adequate/sufficient as it stands & thinks ISC oversight important for transparency/public confidence
This is very significant. It suggests govt amendment as tabled today not adequate/sufficient as it stands & thinks ISC oversight important for transparency/public confidence
February 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🚨BREAKING: Angela Rayner has intervened to ask that the Intelligence & Security Committee has oversight of release of docs
This is very significant. It suggests govt amendment as tabled today not adequate/sufficient as it stands & thinks ISC oversight important for transparency/public confidence
This is very significant. It suggests govt amendment as tabled today not adequate/sufficient as it stands & thinks ISC oversight important for transparency/public confidence
About fucking time! I heard about this a while back and it was clear as day that a homophobic gang was targeting men. They even had the suspects car details and did sweet FA. 😡 - Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police to reinvestigate death of man allegedly blackmailed on Grindr
A new report says police missed opportunities to gather evidence and took too long to deal with complaints.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 2:55 AM
About fucking time! I heard about this a while back and it was clear as day that a homophobic gang was targeting men. They even had the suspects car details and did sweet FA. 😡 - Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
www.cbsnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
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I didn't think Goodwin could sink any lower in my estimation.
I was wrong.
I was wrong.
A reminder that Reform's candidate for Gorton and Denton, Matt Goodwin, has still not explained what he meant by this claim that developments in genetic science will make younger generations more right wing as they understand the "inherent differences" between different groups
February 2, 2026 at 1:06 PM
I didn't think Goodwin could sink any lower in my estimation.
I was wrong.
I was wrong.
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How two UK councillors found time for US immigration enforcement, right after a fatal DHS operation in Minneapolis | Willy and Bill
Potholes at home, or immigration enforcement abroad?
How two UK councillors found time for US immigration enforcement, right after a fatal DHS operation in Minneapolis
northwestbylines.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 7:10 AM
How two UK councillors found time for US immigration enforcement, right after a fatal DHS operation in Minneapolis | Willy and Bill
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On 31 Jan 2020 UK left the EU .
Travel is harder, visa processes hamper mobility, and border checks delay parcels, food & medicines.
Please get involved in changing this and join European Movement UK
🇪🇺 🇬🇧
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership-2...
#VoicesofLostFOM #SaveFOM
#RejoinEU
Travel is harder, visa processes hamper mobility, and border checks delay parcels, food & medicines.
Please get involved in changing this and join European Movement UK
🇪🇺 🇬🇧
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership-2...
#VoicesofLostFOM #SaveFOM
#RejoinEU
Join the European Movement in 2026
Together, we can push for bolder action from the government, make sure the voices of people affected by Brexit are heard, and start reclaiming rights and freedoms we lost when we left the EU.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 3:28 PM
On 31 Jan 2020 UK left the EU .
Travel is harder, visa processes hamper mobility, and border checks delay parcels, food & medicines.
Please get involved in changing this and join European Movement UK
🇪🇺 🇬🇧
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership-2...
#VoicesofLostFOM #SaveFOM
#RejoinEU
Travel is harder, visa processes hamper mobility, and border checks delay parcels, food & medicines.
Please get involved in changing this and join European Movement UK
🇪🇺 🇬🇧
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership-2...
#VoicesofLostFOM #SaveFOM
#RejoinEU
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Our important work at Kent Council to spend £600k on a car park to provide free parking for Reform councillors while staff have to pay, is all part of our 'We don't give a shit about anyone but ourselves' policy.
February 1, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Our important work at Kent Council to spend £600k on a car park to provide free parking for Reform councillors while staff have to pay, is all part of our 'We don't give a shit about anyone but ourselves' policy.
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This tells you everything you need to know about Reform UK. It is right that Reform UK has has now withdrawn support for the candidate, but he should never have been able to stand in the first place.
Reform forced to drop another candidate over ‘abhorrent and sickening’ social media posts
Mike Manning made racist comments online and described the Nazis as 'peace-loving'
leftfootforward.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:09 AM
This tells you everything you need to know about Reform UK. It is right that Reform UK has has now withdrawn support for the candidate, but he should never have been able to stand in the first place.