@lizmurison.bsky.social
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“I’ve revealed to Robert Jenrick that he is the Reform Chancellor. He is the far right man for the job having been a nasty little piece of scum who arranged to wipe out cartoon characters on the walls of a children’s reception centre. He hates people as much as I do and that’s some hate.”
February 17, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“I’ve revealed to Robert Jenrick that he is the Reform Chancellor. He is the far right man for the job having been a nasty little piece of scum who arranged to wipe out cartoon characters on the walls of a children’s reception centre. He hates people as much as I do and that’s some hate.”
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If you’re in #Brighton, there’s still a chance to grab a ticket to come and join @zackpolanski.bsky.social and me at the Dome for a live edition of @boldpolitics.bsky.social - we can promise lively conversation, some fun and practical steps to #MakeHopeNormal again 🌻
Bold Politics live with Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas / Talks / What's On - Brighton Dome
Brighton & Hove Green Party brings the hit podcast Bold Politics with Zack Polanski to the Dome for a live episode with special guest Caroline Lucas.
brightondome.org
February 17, 2026 at 9:37 AM
If you’re in #Brighton, there’s still a chance to grab a ticket to come and join @zackpolanski.bsky.social and me at the Dome for a live edition of @boldpolitics.bsky.social - we can promise lively conversation, some fun and practical steps to #MakeHopeNormal again 🌻
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I'm not sure that's much of a difference...
"Reform councillor defects to Conservatives"
Interesting his reason: he couldn't get anyone Reform UK interested in or caring about Warrington's critical finances...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Reform councillor defects to Conservatives"
Interesting his reason: he couldn't get anyone Reform UK interested in or caring about Warrington's critical finances...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Warrington: Reform councillor defects to Conservatives
John Roddy says he was told the area's financial issues were "not a priority" by his former party.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:41 AM
I'm not sure that's much of a difference...
"Reform councillor defects to Conservatives"
Interesting his reason: he couldn't get anyone Reform UK interested in or caring about Warrington's critical finances...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Reform councillor defects to Conservatives"
Interesting his reason: he couldn't get anyone Reform UK interested in or caring about Warrington's critical finances...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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"The Labour Party have been referred to Greater Manchester Police for hosting gala dinner, attended by 600 invited local people in Gorton & Denton, including party deputy leader, Lucy Powell MP"
(providing free food & drink hospitality before an election is illegal)
www.facebook.com/reel/9077326...
(providing free food & drink hospitality before an election is illegal)
www.facebook.com/reel/9077326...
1.3K views · 27 reactions | “If you want to get fed… I’ve been told you have to hold one of these (Labour signs) up”.
Under UK Electoral Law it is illegal to provide free food and drink hospitality t...
“If you want to get fed… I’ve been told you have to hold one of these (Labour signs) up”.
Under UK Electoral Law it is illegal to provide free food and drink hospitality to voters leading up to an...
www.facebook.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:45 AM
"The Labour Party have been referred to Greater Manchester Police for hosting gala dinner, attended by 600 invited local people in Gorton & Denton, including party deputy leader, Lucy Powell MP"
(providing free food & drink hospitality before an election is illegal)
www.facebook.com/reel/9077326...
(providing free food & drink hospitality before an election is illegal)
www.facebook.com/reel/9077326...
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Royal Mail delivered letters from your doctor, family and friends, 6 days a week for decades.
Then it was privatised. Now it can't even deliver 3 days a week.
Instead they prioritise profitable parcel deliveries. Take Royal Mail back into public ownership. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Then it was privatised. Now it can't even deliver 3 days a week.
Instead they prioritise profitable parcel deliveries. Take Royal Mail back into public ownership. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Royal Mail staff tell BBC letters sit undelivered as firm prioritises parcels
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Royal Mail delivered letters from your doctor, family and friends, 6 days a week for decades.
Then it was privatised. Now it can't even deliver 3 days a week.
Instead they prioritise profitable parcel deliveries. Take Royal Mail back into public ownership. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Then it was privatised. Now it can't even deliver 3 days a week.
Instead they prioritise profitable parcel deliveries. Take Royal Mail back into public ownership. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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"It appears the truth is somewhat more nuanced. However, it js still about time that the Museum gave back all the stolen artefacts"
via David Dwyer
Hopefully this is the correct state of affairs. Does state that UK Lawyers for Israel did indeed make the request."
via Occupy London
via David Dwyer
Hopefully this is the correct state of affairs. Does state that UK Lawyers for Israel did indeed make the request."
via Occupy London
February 17, 2026 at 9:47 AM
"It appears the truth is somewhat more nuanced. However, it js still about time that the Museum gave back all the stolen artefacts"
via David Dwyer
Hopefully this is the correct state of affairs. Does state that UK Lawyers for Israel did indeed make the request."
via Occupy London
via David Dwyer
Hopefully this is the correct state of affairs. Does state that UK Lawyers for Israel did indeed make the request."
via Occupy London
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🔴Bannon, Epstein, Farage and Johnson and the Plot to ‘Topple’ Theresa May
Messages between the far-right former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein, reveal how Bannon worked with Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage to “overthrow” Theresa May at the height of the 2018 Brexit crisis
Messages between the far-right former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein, reveal how Bannon worked with Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage to “overthrow” Theresa May at the height of the 2018 Brexit crisis
Bannon, Epstein, Farage and Johnson and the Plot to 'Topple' Theresa May
The far-right former Trump adviser told Jeffrey Epstein that "we are overthrowing May right now" as he worked with Boris Johnson to remove the then Conservative Prime Minister from office
bylinetimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:49 AM
🔴Bannon, Epstein, Farage and Johnson and the Plot to ‘Topple’ Theresa May
Messages between the far-right former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein, reveal how Bannon worked with Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage to “overthrow” Theresa May at the height of the 2018 Brexit crisis
Messages between the far-right former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein, reveal how Bannon worked with Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage to “overthrow” Theresa May at the height of the 2018 Brexit crisis
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Reform's problem is that the UK population is not nearly as racist as it would like. This puts a natural limit on how many people will vote for it (and there are now some competitor parties that are even more openly racist, as well as the Tories, the traditional home of "shy" racists).
Reform's polling is ~the lowest its been since last year's local elections
February 17, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Reform's problem is that the UK population is not nearly as racist as it would like. This puts a natural limit on how many people will vote for it (and there are now some competitor parties that are even more openly racist, as well as the Tories, the traditional home of "shy" racists).
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Jenrick Chancellor, chancer more like
February 17, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Jenrick Chancellor, chancer more like
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Yes!
And this is also necessary because there are member states, Hungary in particular, that are more inclined to support Putin and Trump's far right US than their EU partners.
That is a clear and present threat to Europe's defence against Russia and the US.
And this is also necessary because there are member states, Hungary in particular, that are more inclined to support Putin and Trump's far right US than their EU partners.
That is a clear and present threat to Europe's defence against Russia and the US.
My short commentary on the instrument of a 'multi-speed Europe' gaining traction again.
The starting point is impatience: In a world in flux, the EU can’t afford endless vetoes and lowest-common-denominator outcomes. Expect more coalitions of willing states to emerge.
The starting point is impatience: In a world in flux, the EU can’t afford endless vetoes and lowest-common-denominator outcomes. Expect more coalitions of willing states to emerge.
Ein flexibles Europa braucht feste Verankerung in der EU. Das Modell der »mehreren Geschwindigkeiten« gewinnt an Bedeutung. Jetzt kommt es auf klare Prinzipien an. Ein »Kurz gesagt« von @nvondarza.bsky.social @swp-europe.bsky.social. www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
February 17, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Yes!
And this is also necessary because there are member states, Hungary in particular, that are more inclined to support Putin and Trump's far right US than their EU partners.
That is a clear and present threat to Europe's defence against Russia and the US.
And this is also necessary because there are member states, Hungary in particular, that are more inclined to support Putin and Trump's far right US than their EU partners.
That is a clear and present threat to Europe's defence against Russia and the US.
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It's very interesting to note here that the most pro-EU party memberships are with the Greens and Labour, both of whom are before the LibDems. Yet the Greens and LibDems have EU policies more in tune with their memberships than Labour does 🤔
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
It’s not just that a large majority want Britain to rejoin the EU, it’s the fact that the majority steadily continues to grow…
February 17, 2026 at 9:58 AM
It's very interesting to note here that the most pro-EU party memberships are with the Greens and Labour, both of whom are before the LibDems. Yet the Greens and LibDems have EU policies more in tune with their memberships than Labour does 🤔
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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"Elon Musk’s xAI faces second lawsuit over toxic pollutants from datacenter"
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk’s xAI faces second lawsuit over toxic pollutants from datacenter
NAACP alleges artificial intelligence firm is violating Clean Air Act and polluting Black communities in Mississippi
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:59 AM
"Elon Musk’s xAI faces second lawsuit over toxic pollutants from datacenter"
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Meet rehomed foxhound Alfred. “He found a safe corner of my bedroom the furthest corner of the house from the front door. He was quiet. He didn’t howl or even bark.” This was not a dog grieving the loss of the hunt. This was a dog seeking refuge.
February 17, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Meet rehomed foxhound Alfred. “He found a safe corner of my bedroom the furthest corner of the house from the front door. He was quiet. He didn’t howl or even bark.” This was not a dog grieving the loss of the hunt. This was a dog seeking refuge.
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www.theguardian.com/business/202...
To be chrystal clear: I blame Brexit (of course) and the ppl who voted for it, but I blame Rachel Reeves and THIS gov - for increasing NI on employers!
There are more and more ppl without work, and because you need work in order to rent - more and more HOMELESS!
To be chrystal clear: I blame Brexit (of course) and the ppl who voted for it, but I blame Rachel Reeves and THIS gov - for increasing NI on employers!
There are more and more ppl without work, and because you need work in order to rent - more and more HOMELESS!
UK unemployment rate hits five-year high of 5.2% as wage growth cools
ONS figures raise prospect of further interest rate cut by Bank of England in the spring
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
To be chrystal clear: I blame Brexit (of course) and the ppl who voted for it, but I blame Rachel Reeves and THIS gov - for increasing NI on employers!
There are more and more ppl without work, and because you need work in order to rent - more and more HOMELESS!
To be chrystal clear: I blame Brexit (of course) and the ppl who voted for it, but I blame Rachel Reeves and THIS gov - for increasing NI on employers!
There are more and more ppl without work, and because you need work in order to rent - more and more HOMELESS!
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Reform Ltd now has enough
ex-Tory MP defectors
to fill a skip
meme via Philip Jackson
ex-Tory MP defectors
to fill a skip
meme via Philip Jackson
February 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Reform Ltd now has enough
ex-Tory MP defectors
to fill a skip
meme via Philip Jackson
ex-Tory MP defectors
to fill a skip
meme via Philip Jackson
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"Alaska is burning, reporting more wildfires than any time in the past 3,000 years"
www.earth.com/news/alaska-...
via Earth.com
www.earth.com/news/alaska-...
via Earth.com
Alaska is burning, reporting more wildfires than any time in the past 3,000 years
Alaska is burning like never before in 3,000 years, and the fires mark a new era of extremes in the Arctic.
www.earth.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:11 AM
"Alaska is burning, reporting more wildfires than any time in the past 3,000 years"
www.earth.com/news/alaska-...
via Earth.com
www.earth.com/news/alaska-...
via Earth.com
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The Iranian regime takes brutality to a whole new level. It will commit any atrocity to maintain its hold on power. The citizens confronting it are among the bravest in the world.
February 17, 2026 at 8:08 AM
The Iranian regime takes brutality to a whole new level. It will commit any atrocity to maintain its hold on power. The citizens confronting it are among the bravest in the world.
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UK biggest companies rack up debt to pay dividends to private equity owners.
$2.7bn debt-fuelled dividends over the past 5 years.
Darktrace, Aggreko, Homeserve and Signature Aviation facing higher debt.
Courting disaster.
Successive govts failed to reform corporate governance.
archive.ph/0qIvA
$2.7bn debt-fuelled dividends over the past 5 years.
Darktrace, Aggreko, Homeserve and Signature Aviation facing higher debt.
Courting disaster.
Successive govts failed to reform corporate governance.
archive.ph/0qIvA
Delisted companies taking on debt to fund $2.7bn dividends
Darktrace and Aggreko are among former London Stock Exchange stalwarts to have generated payouts for private equity owners
www.thetimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:13 AM
UK biggest companies rack up debt to pay dividends to private equity owners.
$2.7bn debt-fuelled dividends over the past 5 years.
Darktrace, Aggreko, Homeserve and Signature Aviation facing higher debt.
Courting disaster.
Successive govts failed to reform corporate governance.
archive.ph/0qIvA
$2.7bn debt-fuelled dividends over the past 5 years.
Darktrace, Aggreko, Homeserve and Signature Aviation facing higher debt.
Courting disaster.
Successive govts failed to reform corporate governance.
archive.ph/0qIvA
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This part has yet to be made clear to me.
I guess some just want access to their holiday villa burden free
I guess some just want access to their holiday villa burden free
February 17, 2026 at 12:16 PM
This part has yet to be made clear to me.
I guess some just want access to their holiday villa burden free
I guess some just want access to their holiday villa burden free
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Why would pro-Europeans even WANT all those opt-outs?
The Euro, Schengen, FoM, even common defence, are all a massive part of what the European project IS.
The Euro, Schengen, FoM, even common defence, are all a massive part of what the European project IS.
February 17, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Why would pro-Europeans even WANT all those opt-outs?
The Euro, Schengen, FoM, even common defence, are all a massive part of what the European project IS.
The Euro, Schengen, FoM, even common defence, are all a massive part of what the European project IS.
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Somewhere between 👇 and now we totally lost the plot!
Thatcher started some of that, Others built on it.
I don't think the UK position is about problems with trade, It's a lot of other EU positions the powers that be don't like or want to deal with
Thatcher started some of that, Others built on it.
I don't think the UK position is about problems with trade, It's a lot of other EU positions the powers that be don't like or want to deal with
February 17, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Somewhere between 👇 and now we totally lost the plot!
Thatcher started some of that, Others built on it.
I don't think the UK position is about problems with trade, It's a lot of other EU positions the powers that be don't like or want to deal with
Thatcher started some of that, Others built on it.
I don't think the UK position is about problems with trade, It's a lot of other EU positions the powers that be don't like or want to deal with
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The EEC was basically a CU. Until the SM, there were loads of NTBs between the member states. It was the SM that really made the EU into a proper 'Common Market'.
February 17, 2026 at 9:25 AM
The EEC was basically a CU. Until the SM, there were loads of NTBs between the member states. It was the SM that really made the EU into a proper 'Common Market'.
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They're not pro-Europeans..... they're pro-EEC
They're not interested in € / Schengen / FoM (apart from goods) etc
Then there's another tranche only interested in FoM to their villas.....
17 million different visions of Leave. 17 Million of join (rejoin)
We don't have a settled position!
They're not interested in € / Schengen / FoM (apart from goods) etc
Then there's another tranche only interested in FoM to their villas.....
17 million different visions of Leave. 17 Million of join (rejoin)
We don't have a settled position!
February 17, 2026 at 8:35 AM
They're not pro-Europeans..... they're pro-EEC
They're not interested in € / Schengen / FoM (apart from goods) etc
Then there's another tranche only interested in FoM to their villas.....
17 million different visions of Leave. 17 Million of join (rejoin)
We don't have a settled position!
They're not interested in € / Schengen / FoM (apart from goods) etc
Then there's another tranche only interested in FoM to their villas.....
17 million different visions of Leave. 17 Million of join (rejoin)
We don't have a settled position!