Grant H
@granth67.bsky.social
Pompey supporter since 74 and still going. It's a type of madness. Twitter and Threads refugee. Thinks Trump, Musk and Badenoch believe The Handmaid's Tale is an instruction manual.
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Terrific work by @remidupre.bsky.social of @lemonde.fr, who has found out how much Gianni Infantino was paid by Fifa in 2024: a compensation package worth 6.13 million dollars, five times more than what he received in 2016, the year he was elected.
www.lemonde.fr/sport/articl...
www.lemonde.fr/sport/articl...
Comment Gianni Infantino a vu ses rémunérations s’envoler en dix ans de règne à la FIFA
D’après des documents fiscaux américains, dont « Le Monde » a pris connaissance, la Fédération internationale de football a payé en 2024, pour son patron, un peu plus de 6 millions de dollars annuels ...
www.lemonde.fr
January 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Terrific work by @remidupre.bsky.social of @lemonde.fr, who has found out how much Gianni Infantino was paid by Fifa in 2024: a compensation package worth 6.13 million dollars, five times more than what he received in 2016, the year he was elected.
www.lemonde.fr/sport/articl...
www.lemonde.fr/sport/articl...
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A month ago someone in Jenrick's team got in touch to complain that I'd called him "the most shameless man in parliament." I mean.
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 PM
A month ago someone in Jenrick's team got in touch to complain that I'd called him "the most shameless man in parliament." I mean.
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"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."
Hats off to @niallstanage.bsky.social:
Hats off to @niallstanage.bsky.social:
LEAVITT: Why was Renee Good unfortunately and tragically killed?
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
January 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."
Hats off to @niallstanage.bsky.social:
Hats off to @niallstanage.bsky.social:
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Spare a thought for Sam Coates, Chris Mason and the other anti Labour media chatterers at this difficult time
UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November
UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November
The U.K. economy grew by a more-than-expected 0.3% in November, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Thursday.
cnb.cx
January 15, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Spare a thought for Sam Coates, Chris Mason and the other anti Labour media chatterers at this difficult time
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The Thwaites glacier alone contains enough ice to raise global sea levels by 60cm, the WAIS which will rapidly melt once Thwaites is gone, will raise seas >3 metres.
It is enough to effectively redraw the map of the world.
#Climate
It is enough to effectively redraw the map of the world.
#Climate
January 14, 2026 at 8:42 AM
The Thwaites glacier alone contains enough ice to raise global sea levels by 60cm, the WAIS which will rapidly melt once Thwaites is gone, will raise seas >3 metres.
It is enough to effectively redraw the map of the world.
#Climate
It is enough to effectively redraw the map of the world.
#Climate
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When people called the takeover 'sportswashing,' there was an angry backlash from Newcastle fans and a promise to be 'critical friend' of Saudi. Four years on, just after the owner had more people executed than in any other year of his reign, the Supporters Trust is recruiting extras for Saudi Air.
January 15, 2026 at 8:15 AM
When people called the takeover 'sportswashing,' there was an angry backlash from Newcastle fans and a promise to be 'critical friend' of Saudi. Four years on, just after the owner had more people executed than in any other year of his reign, the Supporters Trust is recruiting extras for Saudi Air.
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The NHS in England saw the second biggest drop in waiting lists for 15 years in November 2025, the latest data shows.
The drop saw a reduction by 86,000 to 7.31 million & occurred despite 2025 being the NHS' busiest year ever!
Overall waiting lists are down over 312,000 since Labour took office.
The drop saw a reduction by 86,000 to 7.31 million & occurred despite 2025 being the NHS' busiest year ever!
Overall waiting lists are down over 312,000 since Labour took office.
NHS England » Second biggest drop in NHS waiting list in 15 years amid record number of patients
NHS England » Second biggest drop in NHS waiting list in 15 years amid record number of patients
www.england.nhs.uk
January 15, 2026 at 10:12 AM
The NHS in England saw the second biggest drop in waiting lists for 15 years in November 2025, the latest data shows.
The drop saw a reduction by 86,000 to 7.31 million & occurred despite 2025 being the NHS' busiest year ever!
Overall waiting lists are down over 312,000 since Labour took office.
The drop saw a reduction by 86,000 to 7.31 million & occurred despite 2025 being the NHS' busiest year ever!
Overall waiting lists are down over 312,000 since Labour took office.
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Hit them back. Harder.
Russia continues to expand their hybrid warfare in Europe:
🔹Track damage in Germany caused a freight train derailment around the time a US military convoy was scheduled to pass through
🔹GPS jamming has forced ships and planes to use older navigation systems in the Baltic Sea
🔹Track damage in Germany caused a freight train derailment around the time a US military convoy was scheduled to pass through
🔹GPS jamming has forced ships and planes to use older navigation systems in the Baltic Sea
January 14, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Hit them back. Harder.
Bullshit Meter cannot cope
KUDLOW: Will the Davos crowd give him the respect that his policies deserve?
HASSETT: President Trump's success demands that they do. Just now I had leaders from the EU in my office and asking us for tips -- 'How are you guys doing it?'
HASSETT: President Trump's success demands that they do. Just now I had leaders from the EU in my office and asking us for tips -- 'How are you guys doing it?'
January 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Bullshit Meter cannot cope
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Ruin a band by changing one letter
WMD 🎶Enola Gay🎶 😬
WMD 🎶Enola Gay🎶 😬
January 13, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Ruin a band by changing one letter
WMD 🎶Enola Gay🎶 😬
WMD 🎶Enola Gay🎶 😬
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WATCH: Trump shows his middle finger and appears to say "fuck you" after Ford worker yells "pedophile protector" - TMZ
January 13, 2026 at 9:19 PM
WATCH: Trump shows his middle finger and appears to say "fuck you" after Ford worker yells "pedophile protector" - TMZ
The way Utd are run will always baffle me. Why not just go out and get a permanent manager?
🚨 Manchester United reach agreement in principle with Michael Carrick + coaching staff to take over until end of season. Appointments subject to finalising contract details & announcement. In position for #MUFC ahead of #MCFC visit on Sat 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Manchester United reach agreement in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as interim head coach
Should everything progress as planned Carrick's first game in charge would be against rivals Manchester City on Saturday at Old Trafford.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:36 AM
The way Utd are run will always baffle me. Why not just go out and get a permanent manager?
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We are lucky in the UK in a way.
We've had ringside seats to observe how things are going in the US when proto-fascists are voted in
Problem is, I've zero confidence we'll heed the warning
We've had ringside seats to observe how things are going in the US when proto-fascists are voted in
Problem is, I've zero confidence we'll heed the warning
January 13, 2026 at 9:27 AM
We are lucky in the UK in a way.
We've had ringside seats to observe how things are going in the US when proto-fascists are voted in
Problem is, I've zero confidence we'll heed the warning
We've had ringside seats to observe how things are going in the US when proto-fascists are voted in
Problem is, I've zero confidence we'll heed the warning
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Nobody
Minnesotans as soon as they see ICE:
Minnesotans as soon as they see ICE:
January 13, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Nobody
Minnesotans as soon as they see ICE:
Minnesotans as soon as they see ICE:
Kevin Ball. Should never have been let go imo !
January 13, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Kevin Ball. Should never have been let go imo !
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Trump’s posting about being “Acting President of Venezuela” when he’s not even acting like a president at home.
January 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Trump’s posting about being “Acting President of Venezuela” when he’s not even acting like a president at home.
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Amazingly, Zahawi only got round to deleting the below after the press conference announcing his defection to Reform.
January 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Amazingly, Zahawi only got round to deleting the below after the press conference announcing his defection to Reform.
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you cynics thought he had defected for self-interested reasons, but it turns out it was to address a grave injustice. Take it back
January 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
you cynics thought he had defected for self-interested reasons, but it turns out it was to address a grave injustice. Take it back
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Wonder if Nadhim Zahawi will welcome 11 year old refugees who can't speak English to the country?
If so, I think his new friends in Reform might like a word.
If so, I think his new friends in Reform might like a word.
January 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Wonder if Nadhim Zahawi will welcome 11 year old refugees who can't speak English to the country?
If so, I think his new friends in Reform might like a word.
If so, I think his new friends in Reform might like a word.
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Old tweets being deleted now
January 12, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Old tweets being deleted now
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17th March, 1996.
Genoa defeat Port Vale 5-2 in the Anglo-Italian Cup Final, becoming the last ever winners of the tournamnent.
After dwindling attendances and lack of interest from clubs, the Anglo-Italian Cup ceased as a tournament after this edition in 1996.
Genoa defeat Port Vale 5-2 in the Anglo-Italian Cup Final, becoming the last ever winners of the tournamnent.
After dwindling attendances and lack of interest from clubs, the Anglo-Italian Cup ceased as a tournament after this edition in 1996.
January 12, 2026 at 11:53 AM
17th March, 1996.
Genoa defeat Port Vale 5-2 in the Anglo-Italian Cup Final, becoming the last ever winners of the tournamnent.
After dwindling attendances and lack of interest from clubs, the Anglo-Italian Cup ceased as a tournament after this edition in 1996.
Genoa defeat Port Vale 5-2 in the Anglo-Italian Cup Final, becoming the last ever winners of the tournamnent.
After dwindling attendances and lack of interest from clubs, the Anglo-Italian Cup ceased as a tournament after this edition in 1996.
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a decade is a long time in politics
January 12, 2026 at 11:55 AM
a decade is a long time in politics