Kevin O’Connell
@hibou2.bsky.social
When Adam delved and Eve span
Who then was the gentleman ?
“I have no homeland. I was born in one country, grew up in another, and live in a third. I have survived, but I do not belong anywhere. Not even in my own skin.”
Who then was the gentleman ?
“I have no homeland. I was born in one country, grew up in another, and live in a third. I have survived, but I do not belong anywhere. Not even in my own skin.”
The Bondi atrocity has effectively ended PA.
Nobody wants the bloodshed and intolerance brought to the UK.
Nobody wants the bloodshed and intolerance brought to the UK.
December 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Bondi atrocity has effectively ended PA.
Nobody wants the bloodshed and intolerance brought to the UK.
Nobody wants the bloodshed and intolerance brought to the UK.
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Will the Florida court where Trump is suing the BBC be told?
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Will the Florida court where Trump is suing the BBC be told?
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There are more than 100 NHS Community Diagnostic Centres now open for appointments from 8am to midnight.
It’s just one of the changes we’re making to the NHS.
Let me explain👇🏻
It’s just one of the changes we’re making to the NHS.
Let me explain👇🏻
December 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
There are more than 100 NHS Community Diagnostic Centres now open for appointments from 8am to midnight.
It’s just one of the changes we’re making to the NHS.
Let me explain👇🏻
It’s just one of the changes we’re making to the NHS.
Let me explain👇🏻
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Starmer giving the wide mouthed frog the kind of roasting usually reserved for the Christmas turkey 😂
Keir Starmer goes after Nigel Farage at PMQs:
"Apparently the leader of Reform is in the lounge."
"I know he likes an early getaway at Christmas to get to his place in France."
"Apparently the leader of Reform is in the lounge."
"I know he likes an early getaway at Christmas to get to his place in France."
December 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Starmer giving the wide mouthed frog the kind of roasting usually reserved for the Christmas turkey 😂
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Inflation fell as predicted, how will the media spin this as bad news for Rachel Reeces🤔
December 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Inflation fell as predicted, how will the media spin this as bad news for Rachel Reeces🤔
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You are either for our country and its citizens.
Or you’re against our country and its citizens.
There’s no grey area. Pick a side.
#ReformTraitors
Or you’re against our country and its citizens.
There’s no grey area. Pick a side.
#ReformTraitors
December 17, 2025 at 6:03 AM
You are either for our country and its citizens.
Or you’re against our country and its citizens.
There’s no grey area. Pick a side.
#ReformTraitors
Or you’re against our country and its citizens.
There’s no grey area. Pick a side.
#ReformTraitors
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Nice little reminder.
We are very lucky to have such a dedicated, hard working Government.
We are very lucky to have such a dedicated, hard working Government.
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Nice little reminder.
We are very lucky to have such a dedicated, hard working Government.
We are very lucky to have such a dedicated, hard working Government.
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UK inflation fell significantly again in November, down to 3.2% from the 3.6% in Oct & 3.8% in Sep.
It's the lowest rate since March.
Despite media reporting it as a surprise, it's to be expected & on course with the Bank of England projection for it to head towards the 2% target next year.
It's the lowest rate since March.
Despite media reporting it as a surprise, it's to be expected & on course with the Bank of England projection for it to head towards the 2% target next year.
December 17, 2025 at 7:33 AM
UK inflation fell significantly again in November, down to 3.2% from the 3.6% in Oct & 3.8% in Sep.
It's the lowest rate since March.
Despite media reporting it as a surprise, it's to be expected & on course with the Bank of England projection for it to head towards the 2% target next year.
It's the lowest rate since March.
Despite media reporting it as a surprise, it's to be expected & on course with the Bank of England projection for it to head towards the 2% target next year.
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Busiest day of announcements I can remember. Our Labour Government do more in a day than the Tories did in 14 years.
Our workers are better protected, our Politics will be better protected and our BBC will be updated. And that’s not to mention house building 👏👏👏
Our workers are better protected, our Politics will be better protected and our BBC will be updated. And that’s not to mention house building 👏👏👏
December 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Busiest day of announcements I can remember. Our Labour Government do more in a day than the Tories did in 14 years.
Our workers are better protected, our Politics will be better protected and our BBC will be updated. And that’s not to mention house building 👏👏👏
Our workers are better protected, our Politics will be better protected and our BBC will be updated. And that’s not to mention house building 👏👏👏
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Fight on!!we are not done!
🔥🔥🔥 DO NOT BE DISTRACTED & STAY LOUD!!
🔥🔥🔥 DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN!!
TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS!!! I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥 DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN!!
TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS!!! I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
December 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Fight on!!we are not done!
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A no brainer !
December 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A no brainer !
France has just made pet abandonment a crime .
Up to €45000 fine/3 years imprisonment .
Will this end the epidemic of abandoned dogs at the start of the national holiday weeks in August ?
Up to €45000 fine/3 years imprisonment .
Will this end the epidemic of abandoned dogs at the start of the national holiday weeks in August ?
December 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
France has just made pet abandonment a crime .
Up to €45000 fine/3 years imprisonment .
Will this end the epidemic of abandoned dogs at the start of the national holiday weeks in August ?
Up to €45000 fine/3 years imprisonment .
Will this end the epidemic of abandoned dogs at the start of the national holiday weeks in August ?
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Wonderful news ! Well done Labour!
Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands
The UK ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Wonderful news ! Well done Labour!
Employers pay no NI on workers under 21. Big saving through the tax system.
Why do employers in the hospitality business not take on more and more young workers ?
There are more than a million of them out of work or training.
Why do employers in the hospitality business not take on more and more young workers ?
There are more than a million of them out of work or training.
December 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Employers pay no NI on workers under 21. Big saving through the tax system.
Why do employers in the hospitality business not take on more and more young workers ?
There are more than a million of them out of work or training.
Why do employers in the hospitality business not take on more and more young workers ?
There are more than a million of them out of work or training.
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Absolutely fabulous news!
The Lords have passed the Employment Rights Bill.
The 2 Houses now agree, & it can go for Royal Assent and become law.
It means the original time scale for implementation remains in place.
Amazing what the threat of extra sitting days just before Christmas can do!
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The Lords have passed the Employment Rights Bill.
The 2 Houses now agree, & it can go for Royal Assent and become law.
It means the original time scale for implementation remains in place.
Amazing what the threat of extra sitting days just before Christmas can do!
1/2
December 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Absolutely fabulous news!
The Lords have passed the Employment Rights Bill.
The 2 Houses now agree, & it can go for Royal Assent and become law.
It means the original time scale for implementation remains in place.
Amazing what the threat of extra sitting days just before Christmas can do!
1/2
The Lords have passed the Employment Rights Bill.
The 2 Houses now agree, & it can go for Royal Assent and become law.
It means the original time scale for implementation remains in place.
Amazing what the threat of extra sitting days just before Christmas can do!
1/2
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A big thank you to Angela Rayner for her work on 2 bills which are going for Royal Assent (likely this week).
The Employment Rights Bill
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Both are flagship pieces of legislation from our Labour government.
She guided both through most stages in Parliament.
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The Employment Rights Bill
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Both are flagship pieces of legislation from our Labour government.
She guided both through most stages in Parliament.
1/3
December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A big thank you to Angela Rayner for her work on 2 bills which are going for Royal Assent (likely this week).
The Employment Rights Bill
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Both are flagship pieces of legislation from our Labour government.
She guided both through most stages in Parliament.
1/3
The Employment Rights Bill
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Both are flagship pieces of legislation from our Labour government.
She guided both through most stages in Parliament.
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That’s some day Labour:
- Workers Rights Bill passes
- Review of international interference in our politics
- Charter Review of the BBC
👏👏👏👏
- Workers Rights Bill passes
- Review of international interference in our politics
- Charter Review of the BBC
👏👏👏👏
December 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
That’s some day Labour:
- Workers Rights Bill passes
- Review of international interference in our politics
- Charter Review of the BBC
👏👏👏👏
- Workers Rights Bill passes
- Review of international interference in our politics
- Charter Review of the BBC
👏👏👏👏
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I am in tears
The Employment Rights Bill has passed the Lords and goes for Royal Assent this week
Sick pay for everyone
No more zero hours contracts
No more trade union act 2016 years
So much more
Doing what you sent a Labour government here to do
The Employment Rights Bill has passed the Lords and goes for Royal Assent this week
Sick pay for everyone
No more zero hours contracts
No more trade union act 2016 years
So much more
Doing what you sent a Labour government here to do
December 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I am in tears
The Employment Rights Bill has passed the Lords and goes for Royal Assent this week
Sick pay for everyone
No more zero hours contracts
No more trade union act 2016 years
So much more
Doing what you sent a Labour government here to do
The Employment Rights Bill has passed the Lords and goes for Royal Assent this week
Sick pay for everyone
No more zero hours contracts
No more trade union act 2016 years
So much more
Doing what you sent a Labour government here to do
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UK PMI composite output index up to 52.1 in December, from 51.2 in November
Hold the faith. It is not as doom and gloom as some would have you believe. This is a positive trend.
Hold the faith. It is not as doom and gloom as some would have you believe. This is a positive trend.
December 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
UK PMI composite output index up to 52.1 in December, from 51.2 in November
Hold the faith. It is not as doom and gloom as some would have you believe. This is a positive trend.
Hold the faith. It is not as doom and gloom as some would have you believe. This is a positive trend.
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Yes!
Our Labour government has just announced an independent review in to foreign financial interference in UK politics!
It will be reported on by the end of March 2026, in 3 months.
It has just been announced in the Commons, using the example of the conviction of a senior Reform member!
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Our Labour government has just announced an independent review in to foreign financial interference in UK politics!
It will be reported on by the end of March 2026, in 3 months.
It has just been announced in the Commons, using the example of the conviction of a senior Reform member!
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December 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Yes!
Our Labour government has just announced an independent review in to foreign financial interference in UK politics!
It will be reported on by the end of March 2026, in 3 months.
It has just been announced in the Commons, using the example of the conviction of a senior Reform member!
1/3
Our Labour government has just announced an independent review in to foreign financial interference in UK politics!
It will be reported on by the end of March 2026, in 3 months.
It has just been announced in the Commons, using the example of the conviction of a senior Reform member!
1/3
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MINNEAPOLIS: “We kept yelling ‘she’s pregnant! She’s pregnant!’ — they put their knees in her… the handcuffed woman was dragged on the ground…”
Lawless.
Lawless.
December 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “We kept yelling ‘she’s pregnant! She’s pregnant!’ — they put their knees in her… the handcuffed woman was dragged on the ground…”
Lawless.
Lawless.
Rangers have no interest in entertaining a sale for Djeidi Gassama in January under any circumstances, sources have told Football Insider.
SWFC’s loss has been Rangers gain ☹️
SWFC’s loss has been Rangers gain ☹️
December 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Rangers have no interest in entertaining a sale for Djeidi Gassama in January under any circumstances, sources have told Football Insider.
SWFC’s loss has been Rangers gain ☹️
SWFC’s loss has been Rangers gain ☹️
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In more good news for the UK’s automotive sector today: Nissan launch the new electric Leaf, meaning there will now be a UK-made mass market EV.
Worth noticing that the Tories chose this weekend to dismiss the prospects of UK automotive ever competing with Chinese EVs 🤦♀️
Worth noticing that the Tories chose this weekend to dismiss the prospects of UK automotive ever competing with Chinese EVs 🤦♀️
December 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
In more good news for the UK’s automotive sector today: Nissan launch the new electric Leaf, meaning there will now be a UK-made mass market EV.
Worth noticing that the Tories chose this weekend to dismiss the prospects of UK automotive ever competing with Chinese EVs 🤦♀️
Worth noticing that the Tories chose this weekend to dismiss the prospects of UK automotive ever competing with Chinese EVs 🤦♀️
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I think this really is worth sharing. Some failures but also many positives to take and lots of work in progress. We need to know so we can applaud the positives and push for improvement on the weaknesses
Please repost this balanced assessment from Full Fact of Keir Starmer’s Labour government promises achieved, in train, not achieved so far:
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Government Tracker – Full Fact
Full Fact is monitoring the government’s delivery on its promises
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December 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I think this really is worth sharing. Some failures but also many positives to take and lots of work in progress. We need to know so we can applaud the positives and push for improvement on the weaknesses