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Avalanche #BrainInjury survivor wheelchair / trike using East Londoner from Burnley. Love this blue planet, wish more felt the same, sick of Tory / Reform BS, #TaxTheRich #TaxMusk #TrumpIsACunt #ProportionalRepresentation #RejoinEU #VoteGreen #UTC #Clarets
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Surpassing human capabilities isn’t the biggest threat that AI poses, says activist and author of “Enshittification” Cory Doctorow.
November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Surpassing human capabilities isn’t the biggest threat that AI poses, says activist and author of “Enshittification” Cory Doctorow.
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OBR commentary on the budget:
"The implementation of digital ID cards is provisionally forecast to cost £1.8 billion in total over the next three years".
Govt says the cost will be met from existing departmental budgets.
Which services will be cut? Will the budget overrun?
obr.uk/docs/dlm_upl...
"The implementation of digital ID cards is provisionally forecast to cost £1.8 billion in total over the next three years".
Govt says the cost will be met from existing departmental budgets.
Which services will be cut? Will the budget overrun?
obr.uk/docs/dlm_upl...
obr.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
OBR commentary on the budget:
"The implementation of digital ID cards is provisionally forecast to cost £1.8 billion in total over the next three years".
Govt says the cost will be met from existing departmental budgets.
Which services will be cut? Will the budget overrun?
obr.uk/docs/dlm_upl...
"The implementation of digital ID cards is provisionally forecast to cost £1.8 billion in total over the next three years".
Govt says the cost will be met from existing departmental budgets.
Which services will be cut? Will the budget overrun?
obr.uk/docs/dlm_upl...
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This is outrageous from Keir Starmer.
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
Starmer demands investigation into Reform-Russia links after party's ex-Wales leader jailed
The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after being paid £40,000 to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.
news.sky.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This is outrageous from Keir Starmer.
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
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Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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NEW: If you have *any* interest in the Nathan Gill story, you need to look at this.
We’ve put all the dates into a timeline & it’s incredibly revealing.
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www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil...
We’ve put all the dates into a timeline & it’s incredibly revealing.
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www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil...
Reform UK and Russian bribes: a Nathan Gill timeline
As Reform’s former leader in Wales is sentenced to ten and a half years for taking bribes from a pro-Russian actor, here's a chronology of his actions and the wider context of Putin, Ukraine and Brexi...
www.thenerve.news
November 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
NEW: If you have *any* interest in the Nathan Gill story, you need to look at this.
We’ve put all the dates into a timeline & it’s incredibly revealing.
1/
www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil...
We’ve put all the dates into a timeline & it’s incredibly revealing.
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www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil...
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NEW: This is worth your time.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
November 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
NEW: This is worth your time.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
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Dear Bluesky,
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
This is the Observer's coverage of the Reform Russian Spie Scandal... 600 words on page 22 of the printed newspaper.
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
More MEPs investigated in Russian bribe probe | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Dear Bluesky,
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
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Powerful article from Beth Mead on how the #climate crisis is already threatening the future of sport & the importance of investing in adaptation. If you agree please do sign & share the petition urging Ministers to act petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
@climatemajority.bsky.social
@climatemajority.bsky.social
Beth Mead: ‘If we don’t adapt to climate change, football becomes a privilege, not a right‘
The Arsenal and England forward is backing new global campaign because talent and teamwork should decide the game – not the climate
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Powerful article from Beth Mead on how the #climate crisis is already threatening the future of sport & the importance of investing in adaptation. If you agree please do sign & share the petition urging Ministers to act petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
@climatemajority.bsky.social
@climatemajority.bsky.social
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Leak the Epstein files. Now.
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Leak the Epstein files. Now.
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MI6 has the Epstein files. Leak 'em. Sans redactions.
November 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
MI6 has the Epstein files. Leak 'em. Sans redactions.
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FYI, there are over 300,000 pages of Epstein files.
November 20, 2025 at 2:47 AM
FYI, there are over 300,000 pages of Epstein files.
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100 Shaheds downed by interceptor STING
There are nights when our warriors can take down a hundred or more Shaheds with STING.
Here’s what it looks like. This is how your donations work! You’ve helped save many lives and protect numerous strategic sites.
More to come!
There are nights when our warriors can take down a hundred or more Shaheds with STING.
Here’s what it looks like. This is how your donations work! You’ve helped save many lives and protect numerous strategic sites.
More to come!
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
100 Shaheds downed by interceptor STING
There are nights when our warriors can take down a hundred or more Shaheds with STING.
Here’s what it looks like. This is how your donations work! You’ve helped save many lives and protect numerous strategic sites.
More to come!
There are nights when our warriors can take down a hundred or more Shaheds with STING.
Here’s what it looks like. This is how your donations work! You’ve helped save many lives and protect numerous strategic sites.
More to come!
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100 Shahed interceptions by STING anti-Shahed drone
November 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
100 Shahed interceptions by STING anti-Shahed drone
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Air defence activities reported today in Voronezh, Russia. Russian sources claim that half a dozen ballistic missiles were launched targeting local military airfield.
November 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Air defence activities reported today in Voronezh, Russia. Russian sources claim that half a dozen ballistic missiles were launched targeting local military airfield.
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(Reuters) - Ryazan oil refinery, one of the largest in Russia, suspended crude processing after a Ukrainian drone attack on November 15.
The plant is expected to remain idle until the end of the month. No (oil product) loadings are planned before December 1
The plant is expected to remain idle until the end of the month. No (oil product) loadings are planned before December 1
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
(Reuters) - Ryazan oil refinery, one of the largest in Russia, suspended crude processing after a Ukrainian drone attack on November 15.
The plant is expected to remain idle until the end of the month. No (oil product) loadings are planned before December 1
The plant is expected to remain idle until the end of the month. No (oil product) loadings are planned before December 1
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Last night, drones attacked the Novomichurinskaya power plant in the Ryazan region of Russia.
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Last night, drones attacked the Novomichurinskaya power plant in the Ryazan region of Russia.
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Today, F-16 and Mirage-2000 pilots intercepted and destroyed at least 10 incoming cruise missiles. In total over the entire period of combat use, Ukrainian F-16s have taken down more than 1,300 enemy aerial targets
November 19, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Today, F-16 and Mirage-2000 pilots intercepted and destroyed at least 10 incoming cruise missiles. In total over the entire period of combat use, Ukrainian F-16s have taken down more than 1,300 enemy aerial targets
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Destruction of a Russian ground drone with ammunition.
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Destruction of a Russian ground drone with ammunition.
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In Ternopil, the death toll from a Russian cruise missile strike on a residential building has risen to 25 people, including 3 children, and 73 people were injured, including 15 children.
November 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
In Ternopil, the death toll from a Russian cruise missile strike on a residential building has risen to 25 people, including 3 children, and 73 people were injured, including 15 children.
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A fuel/gas train exploded on a railway in Perm region, Russia.
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A fuel/gas train exploded on a railway in Perm region, Russia.
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The MSI-DS Terrahawk Paladin air-defense system on a MAN HX chassis has been shown for the first time in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The MSI-DS Terrahawk Paladin air-defense system on a MAN HX chassis has been shown for the first time in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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F-16 chases a Russian cruise missile during yesterday's attack on Ukraine.
November 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
F-16 chases a Russian cruise missile during yesterday's attack on Ukraine.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
/1. 💛Huge thank you to everyone who has already supported! We’ve already raised most of the funds — only $300 left out of $1800. If you’d like to help us close the fundraiser:
PayPal: marshaln111@gmail.com
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Zelensky and Macron have signed a declaration of intent on Ukraine’s acquisition of defence equipment — including fighter jets, air-defence systems with missiles, and counter-drone capabilities.
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Zelensky and Macron have signed a declaration of intent on Ukraine’s acquisition of defence equipment — including fighter jets, air-defence systems with missiles, and counter-drone capabilities.
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The Polish prime minister has confirmed that an act of sabotage took place, involving the blowing up of a railway line roughly 70 kilometres south of Warsaw.
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The Polish prime minister has confirmed that an act of sabotage took place, involving the blowing up of a railway line roughly 70 kilometres south of Warsaw.