Frankie Bowbrick
@ladydogmum.bsky.social
I love reading, cookery, gardening and animals but not necessarily in that order. Views are all my own
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Property in Sydney is outrageously expensive. WIth this money Mr el-Ahmed can buy a nice home for his family and live mortgage free for the rest of their lives.
Ahmed al-Ahmed, who saved lives by wrestling a gun from one of the alleged attackers during the mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach, has received a check for more than A$2.5 million (US$1.65 million)
December 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Property in Sydney is outrageously expensive. WIth this money Mr el-Ahmed can buy a nice home for his family and live mortgage free for the rest of their lives.
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Liberal Democrats have won more local by-elections than any other party in 2025.
In real elections up and down the country, only the Lib Dems are taking on Reform and winning.
In real elections up and down the country, only the Lib Dems are taking on Reform and winning.
December 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Liberal Democrats have won more local by-elections than any other party in 2025.
In real elections up and down the country, only the Lib Dems are taking on Reform and winning.
In real elections up and down the country, only the Lib Dems are taking on Reform and winning.
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Spare a thought this festive season for those who will be spending the Yuletide period all on their own, with no family to visit them. People like ‘A’, who will spend this Christmas without any of his titles.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
December 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Spare a thought this festive season for those who will be spending the Yuletide period all on their own, with no family to visit them. People like ‘A’, who will spend this Christmas without any of his titles.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Reform tried to dismiss questions on Farage’s racism, saying they should be asked about the ‘substance’ of their policies instead.
Unsurprisingly, their policies are shit too.
“The trouble with power is that it’s exposing, both politically and personally”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Unsurprisingly, their policies are shit too.
“The trouble with power is that it’s exposing, both politically and personally”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My lesson from 2025: Reform is much more vulnerable than it appears | Gaby Hinsliff
The party’s astonishingly speedy growth disguised shallow roots – and its success has brought a level of scrutiny for which it simply isn’t ready, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Reform tried to dismiss questions on Farage’s racism, saying they should be asked about the ‘substance’ of their policies instead.
Unsurprisingly, their policies are shit too.
“The trouble with power is that it’s exposing, both politically and personally”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Unsurprisingly, their policies are shit too.
“The trouble with power is that it’s exposing, both politically and personally”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Nearly 20 million people applied for the 2025 visa lottery
131,000 were selected
Portuguese citizens won 38
One Portuguese man is a suspect in the Brown University shootings
Obviously the entire program should be cancelled 🙃
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
131,000 were selected
Portuguese citizens won 38
One Portuguese man is a suspect in the Brown University shootings
Obviously the entire program should be cancelled 🙃
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump suspends US green card lottery in wake of Brown University and MIT shootings
Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem pauses high-profile visa program, saying shooting suspect Claudio Neves Valente gained green card in 2017
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Nearly 20 million people applied for the 2025 visa lottery
131,000 were selected
Portuguese citizens won 38
One Portuguese man is a suspect in the Brown University shootings
Obviously the entire program should be cancelled 🙃
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
131,000 were selected
Portuguese citizens won 38
One Portuguese man is a suspect in the Brown University shootings
Obviously the entire program should be cancelled 🙃
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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We have the votes to pass a three year extension of the ACA tax credits, but Mike Johnson is going to send the House of Representatives home instead.
This issue should be addressed with the urgency it deserves, and Mike Johnson is falling woefully short.
This issue should be addressed with the urgency it deserves, and Mike Johnson is falling woefully short.
December 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We have the votes to pass a three year extension of the ACA tax credits, but Mike Johnson is going to send the House of Representatives home instead.
This issue should be addressed with the urgency it deserves, and Mike Johnson is falling woefully short.
This issue should be addressed with the urgency it deserves, and Mike Johnson is falling woefully short.
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ATTN MILITARY: That $1776 you’re getting? He’s taking it out of your already approved BHA and putting his name on it. www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
www.defenseone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
ATTN MILITARY: That $1776 you’re getting? He’s taking it out of your already approved BHA and putting his name on it. www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
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PM says he wouldn't allow someone to speak to his daughter the way Trump spoke to a female journalist when he said 'quiet Piggy'
Asked if he would allow that kind of comment to his daughter or wife, the PM said 'I absolutely wouldn't'
'I would call it out', Starmer says
Asked if he would allow that kind of comment to his daughter or wife, the PM said 'I absolutely wouldn't'
'I would call it out', Starmer says
December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
PM says he wouldn't allow someone to speak to his daughter the way Trump spoke to a female journalist when he said 'quiet Piggy'
Asked if he would allow that kind of comment to his daughter or wife, the PM said 'I absolutely wouldn't'
'I would call it out', Starmer says
Asked if he would allow that kind of comment to his daughter or wife, the PM said 'I absolutely wouldn't'
'I would call it out', Starmer says
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Tory chair Kevin Hollinrake says his party would go into coalition with Reform because they’re aligned on immigration, The Telegraph reports.
A move that would destroy the Tories forever.
He’s just killed the chance of any tactical voting in Conservative-Reform contests.
A move that would destroy the Tories forever.
He’s just killed the chance of any tactical voting in Conservative-Reform contests.
December 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Tory chair Kevin Hollinrake says his party would go into coalition with Reform because they’re aligned on immigration, The Telegraph reports.
A move that would destroy the Tories forever.
He’s just killed the chance of any tactical voting in Conservative-Reform contests.
A move that would destroy the Tories forever.
He’s just killed the chance of any tactical voting in Conservative-Reform contests.
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I don’t know who Starmer is taking advice from but boy has he got it wrong….very very wrong.
December 18, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I don’t know who Starmer is taking advice from but boy has he got it wrong….very very wrong.
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The House of Commons Library estimates that leaving the EU is costing the Treasury £90 billion a year in lost tax revenue, while other research suggests UK GDP is 6-8 per cent smaller than it would have been.
December 18, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The House of Commons Library estimates that leaving the EU is costing the Treasury £90 billion a year in lost tax revenue, while other research suggests UK GDP is 6-8 per cent smaller than it would have been.
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There's a reason they call it Bee Balm. Brown-belted Bumblebee sleeping on Monarda citriodora. #fallbackflowers #fallback to June 18. #bumblebees #bees #nativeplants #insectthursday 🌱
December 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
There's a reason they call it Bee Balm. Brown-belted Bumblebee sleeping on Monarda citriodora. #fallbackflowers #fallback to June 18. #bumblebees #bees #nativeplants #insectthursday 🌱
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After Tesla recently showing a Robotaxi with no safety pilot as 'proof' it was fully autonomous (when it was controlled remotely!), California said it's bullshit to advertise FSD and to sort it else they'll BAN sales in the state which is its biggest market!
December 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
After Tesla recently showing a Robotaxi with no safety pilot as 'proof' it was fully autonomous (when it was controlled remotely!), California said it's bullshit to advertise FSD and to sort it else they'll BAN sales in the state which is its biggest market!
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“Leave support is falling. That’s an opportunity the PM should seize before pro-Europe challengers for the Labour leadership do”
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A warning for Keir Starmer: Brexit is falling apart, but if you are not bold on Europe, your Labour rivals will be | Tom Baldwin
Leave support is falling. That’s an opportunity the PM should seize before pro-Europe challengers for the Labour leadership do, says Tom Baldwin, author of Keir Starmer, The Biography
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“Leave support is falling. That’s an opportunity the PM should seize before pro-Europe challengers for the Labour leadership do”
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Auditors and new officials have been turning over stones at the body in charge of Teesworks. Turns out the Tees Valley Combined Authority has been lending hundreds of millions of £ to connected orgs, without loan agreements, and those orgs are now struggling to repay
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Auditors raise red flags at public body run by Ben Houchen
[FREE TO READ] EY said errors included ‘material misstatements’ in latest setback for Conservative metro mayor Lord Houchen
as.ft.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Auditors and new officials have been turning over stones at the body in charge of Teesworks. Turns out the Tees Valley Combined Authority has been lending hundreds of millions of £ to connected orgs, without loan agreements, and those orgs are now struggling to repay
as.ft.com/r/ac457745-4...
as.ft.com/r/ac457745-4...
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Good. He's going to have to prove reputational damage when he won the presidency after it was aired and monetary damage which will involve him disclosing his finances.
This is going nowhere.
This is going nowhere.
BBC vows to defend $10bn lawsuit from Donald Trump
BBC bosses ‘right to stick by their guns’ against Trump, says minister
Keir Starmer urged to ‘stand up for the BBC’ after US president files $10bn lawsuit against corporation
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Good. He's going to have to prove reputational damage when he won the presidency after it was aired and monetary damage which will involve him disclosing his finances.
This is going nowhere.
This is going nowhere.
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Morning all. Allow me to show you the perfect burn 🔥
December 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Morning all. Allow me to show you the perfect burn 🔥
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Sorry for language but what the f*ck is the point of Electoral Commission if they don’t bother investigating Farage’s alleged illegal excess spending during Clacton election❓😡
And why the f*ck did the police investigation over it & HMRC investigation over stamp duty on Clacton House both fade away🤷🏼♂️
And why the f*ck did the police investigation over it & HMRC investigation over stamp duty on Clacton House both fade away🤷🏼♂️
Nigel Farage told to ‘come out of hiding’ over alleged election overspending
Labour chair urges Electoral Commission to investigate claims Reform leader spent too much in Clacton campaign
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Sorry for language but what the f*ck is the point of Electoral Commission if they don’t bother investigating Farage’s alleged illegal excess spending during Clacton election❓😡
And why the f*ck did the police investigation over it & HMRC investigation over stamp duty on Clacton House both fade away🤷🏼♂️
And why the f*ck did the police investigation over it & HMRC investigation over stamp duty on Clacton House both fade away🤷🏼♂️
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Eight Palestine Action activists are being left to die in prison – all without even facing trial.
We must force the government to act, before it’s too late ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/3e3320
We must force the government to act, before it’s too late ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/3e3320
December 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Eight Palestine Action activists are being left to die in prison – all without even facing trial.
We must force the government to act, before it’s too late ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/3e3320
We must force the government to act, before it’s too late ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/3e3320
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Nigel Farage said that the 'Raise the Colours' campaign was a "grassroots movement driven by ordinary people”.
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
Nigel Farage-Backed 'Raise the Colours' Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Nigel Farage said that the 'Raise the Colours' campaign was a "grassroots movement driven by ordinary people”.
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
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What he really means is, he didnt want to face any uncomfortable questions regarding the latest revelations about his racism and campaign funding.
December 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
What he really means is, he didnt want to face any uncomfortable questions regarding the latest revelations about his racism and campaign funding.
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Today I have mostly been a petulant, attention-seeking cry baby.
December 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Today I have mostly been a petulant, attention-seeking cry baby.
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have to share this. From one of my students in the semester that just wrapped
“Suebsaeng took his job as editing professor very seriously…Professor Asawin Suebsaeng made the young women in his course feel comfortable in the way only a vibrant homosexual millennial could which was most impressive.“
“Suebsaeng took his job as editing professor very seriously…Professor Asawin Suebsaeng made the young women in his course feel comfortable in the way only a vibrant homosexual millennial could which was most impressive.“
December 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
have to share this. From one of my students in the semester that just wrapped
“Suebsaeng took his job as editing professor very seriously…Professor Asawin Suebsaeng made the young women in his course feel comfortable in the way only a vibrant homosexual millennial could which was most impressive.“
“Suebsaeng took his job as editing professor very seriously…Professor Asawin Suebsaeng made the young women in his course feel comfortable in the way only a vibrant homosexual millennial could which was most impressive.“