mansfielddave.bsky.social
@mansfielddave.bsky.social
Quite enjoy political debate and opinion but can't work out when that happened to me.
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The Government coming off X is the bare minimum and realistically at this point I think we should seriously be looking at taking enforcement action against the company, in line with the Online Safety Act and VAWG Strategy. I will be pressing the Government on this when Parliament returns next week.
January 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
The Government coming off X is the bare minimum and realistically at this point I think we should seriously be looking at taking enforcement action against the company, in line with the Online Safety Act and VAWG Strategy. I will be pressing the Government on this when Parliament returns next week.
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There is, to my mind, no justification for the continued use by the UK Government of X as a platform for official comms. There hasn't been for some time, in fact, but if the latest developments around AI-generated image abuse and CSAM don't change the policy I really don't know what will.
NEW: People are using Elon Musk's chatbot, Grok, to alter images to depict real women being sexually abused, humiliated, hurt, and even killed.
futurism.com/future-socie...
futurism.com/future-socie...
Grok Is Being Used to Depict Horrific Violence Against Real Women
People are asking Elon Musk's Grok chatbot to alter images to depict women being sexually abused, humiliated, and even killed.
futurism.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
There is, to my mind, no justification for the continued use by the UK Government of X as a platform for official comms. There hasn't been for some time, in fact, but if the latest developments around AI-generated image abuse and CSAM don't change the policy I really don't know what will.
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Abysmal, mindless, utterly zombified. You can't even call it policymaking because that implies a degree of thought which simply isn't present. Pretty soon they might actually hit Cameron's 'tens of thousands' target and then they'll shit themselves with horror at the consequences.
PM describes net migration of 205k as "a step in the right direction". His govt has no public position on a sustainable level of immigration is, nor any known process to decide what, why & how. Starmer is now implying he wants it significantly lower
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Net migration drop ‘step in the right direction’ – Starmer
Net migration peaked at a record 944,000 in the year to March 2023 but has fallen sharply since then.
www.standard.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Abysmal, mindless, utterly zombified. You can't even call it policymaking because that implies a degree of thought which simply isn't present. Pretty soon they might actually hit Cameron's 'tens of thousands' target and then they'll shit themselves with horror at the consequences.
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Somehow this got missed off the "Benefit Street" front pages today
70% of the additional spending from removing the two-child limit will go to families who are in work. This is targeting support for low-income working households who are being priced out of a decent standard of living despite doing everything asked of them.
November 27, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Somehow this got missed off the "Benefit Street" front pages today
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Zack Polanski has just confirmed that rejoining the EU is an aim for the Green Party.
The Green Party is the only party promising this.
The Green Party is the only party promising this.
October 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Zack Polanski has just confirmed that rejoining the EU is an aim for the Green Party.
The Green Party is the only party promising this.
The Green Party is the only party promising this.
@mattgreencomedy.com Any chance of appearing in Cornwall at some point. Bristol is nearest but it's a 6 hour round trip and half of that is up hill.
October 18, 2025 at 11:13 PM
@mattgreencomedy.com Any chance of appearing in Cornwall at some point. Bristol is nearest but it's a 6 hour round trip and half of that is up hill.
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It melts my head that X is still used for official Government communications, and, catching up on today's news and the fact we have a foreign billionaire inciting violence on our streets, it's clearer than ever that this should end.
I raised this in Parliament last week 👇
I raised this in Parliament last week 👇
September 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It melts my head that X is still used for official Government communications, and, catching up on today's news and the fact we have a foreign billionaire inciting violence on our streets, it's clearer than ever that this should end.
I raised this in Parliament last week 👇
I raised this in Parliament last week 👇
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The primary aim must be getting the govt off X. This offers the possibility of a cascade effect taking journalists etc off it. We need to seperate the national debate from the extremism engine.
September 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The primary aim must be getting the govt off X. This offers the possibility of a cascade effect taking journalists etc off it. We need to seperate the national debate from the extremism engine.
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HMRC does not know how much tax UK billionaires pay, says parliamentary committee.
Committee can't probe tax abuse by the rich and 'sweetheart' deals by HMRC, they all hide behind 'confidentiality' of tax.
Empower parliament, make tax returns of wealthy and corporations publicly available.
Committee can't probe tax abuse by the rich and 'sweetheart' deals by HMRC, they all hide behind 'confidentiality' of tax.
Empower parliament, make tax returns of wealthy and corporations publicly available.
How much tax do Britain’s billionaires pay? HMRC has no idea, damning report finds
The finding comes amid growing calls for a wealth tax among Labour MPs
www.independent.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 5:56 AM
HMRC does not know how much tax UK billionaires pay, says parliamentary committee.
Committee can't probe tax abuse by the rich and 'sweetheart' deals by HMRC, they all hide behind 'confidentiality' of tax.
Empower parliament, make tax returns of wealthy and corporations publicly available.
Committee can't probe tax abuse by the rich and 'sweetheart' deals by HMRC, they all hide behind 'confidentiality' of tax.
Empower parliament, make tax returns of wealthy and corporations publicly available.
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This is appalling. All UK News shows need to be aware of this
June 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This is appalling. All UK News shows need to be aware of this
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Ruthless pursuit of disabled people has damaged Labour.
With a huge parliamentary majority Starmer, could have undone the Tory years. Instead, pursuing Tory policies. Huge own goal.
Severely disabled and ill people are going to be starved, isolated and degraded.
Tell your MP to oppose the Bill.
With a huge parliamentary majority Starmer, could have undone the Tory years. Instead, pursuing Tory policies. Huge own goal.
Severely disabled and ill people are going to be starved, isolated and degraded.
Tell your MP to oppose the Bill.
This ruthless pursuit of disabled people has damaged Labour – no matter what happens next | Frances Ryan
The number of rebel Labour MPs vowing to oppose the disability cuts is growing. But the moral stain could take years to shift, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
June 26, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Ruthless pursuit of disabled people has damaged Labour.
With a huge parliamentary majority Starmer, could have undone the Tory years. Instead, pursuing Tory policies. Huge own goal.
Severely disabled and ill people are going to be starved, isolated and degraded.
Tell your MP to oppose the Bill.
With a huge parliamentary majority Starmer, could have undone the Tory years. Instead, pursuing Tory policies. Huge own goal.
Severely disabled and ill people are going to be starved, isolated and degraded.
Tell your MP to oppose the Bill.
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Breaking: Labour MPs have launched a rebellion against the government’s disability benefits cuts.
Up to 100 MPs, including senior figures, have signed an amendment designed to kill the bill. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Up to 100 MPs, including senior figures, have signed an amendment designed to kill the bill. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour MPs launch major rebellion to stop welfare bill
Amendment intended to kill off legislation that would cut benefits could be backed by up to 100 Labour MPs including senior figures
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Breaking: Labour MPs have launched a rebellion against the government’s disability benefits cuts.
Up to 100 MPs, including senior figures, have signed an amendment designed to kill the bill. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Up to 100 MPs, including senior figures, have signed an amendment designed to kill the bill. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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70,000 more Britons to lose disability benefits than originally expected.
Estimates up from 370,000 to 440,000, could lose £4,500 a year each. How many die?
Govt averse to taxing corporations and the rich.
Tell your MP to oppose cuts.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Estimates up from 370,000 to 440,000, could lose £4,500 a year each. How many die?
Govt averse to taxing corporations and the rich.
Tell your MP to oppose cuts.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
70,000 more people to lose benefits due to Labour's cuts than originally expected
The government has admitted it expects 70,000 more people to lose disability benefits under its planned cuts than previously disclosed.
www.bigissue.com
June 18, 2025 at 6:08 AM
70,000 more Britons to lose disability benefits than originally expected.
Estimates up from 370,000 to 440,000, could lose £4,500 a year each. How many die?
Govt averse to taxing corporations and the rich.
Tell your MP to oppose cuts.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Estimates up from 370,000 to 440,000, could lose £4,500 a year each. How many die?
Govt averse to taxing corporations and the rich.
Tell your MP to oppose cuts.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
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Keir Starmer under fire from Labour MPs after byelection loss to Reform UK.
Starmer was the only party leader not to visit Runcorn. Toxic?
Busy purging the left, alienating traditional supporters.
Must ditch Tory policies. Redistribute, end tax perks of the rich. Abandon disability benefit cuts
Starmer was the only party leader not to visit Runcorn. Toxic?
Busy purging the left, alienating traditional supporters.
Must ditch Tory policies. Redistribute, end tax perks of the rich. Abandon disability benefit cuts
Keir Starmer under fire from Labour MPs after byelection loss to Reform UK
Backbenchers accuse PM and his team of complacency, questioning policies and why he did not visit Runcorn
www.theguardian.com
May 3, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Keir Starmer under fire from Labour MPs after byelection loss to Reform UK.
Starmer was the only party leader not to visit Runcorn. Toxic?
Busy purging the left, alienating traditional supporters.
Must ditch Tory policies. Redistribute, end tax perks of the rich. Abandon disability benefit cuts
Starmer was the only party leader not to visit Runcorn. Toxic?
Busy purging the left, alienating traditional supporters.
Must ditch Tory policies. Redistribute, end tax perks of the rich. Abandon disability benefit cuts
Starmer has made the decisive decision to immediately wait and see what everybody else does about Trumps tariffs.
April 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Starmer has made the decisive decision to immediately wait and see what everybody else does about Trumps tariffs.
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Labour's ONLY reason not to #RejoinEU given is that it's in manifesto not to.
So let's demand a Rejoin referendum, which is not in their manifesto, getting rid of that pathetic excuse.
Please Sign and Share! Let's get it to 10k for a response...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
So let's demand a Rejoin referendum, which is not in their manifesto, getting rid of that pathetic excuse.
Please Sign and Share! Let's get it to 10k for a response...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union
I want the government to hold a referendum on whether the UK should Rejoin the European Union.
petition.parliament.uk
March 25, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Labour's ONLY reason not to #RejoinEU given is that it's in manifesto not to.
So let's demand a Rejoin referendum, which is not in their manifesto, getting rid of that pathetic excuse.
Please Sign and Share! Let's get it to 10k for a response...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
So let's demand a Rejoin referendum, which is not in their manifesto, getting rid of that pathetic excuse.
Please Sign and Share! Let's get it to 10k for a response...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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UK economy loses £118bn a year to poor mental health.
Causes ignored - anxiety, insecurity, low incomes, high cost of living, poor housing, perinatal depression, bullying, social isolation of people.
Cutting benefits, bashing people is not the answer.
Causes ignored - anxiety, insecurity, low incomes, high cost of living, poor housing, perinatal depression, bullying, social isolation of people.
Cutting benefits, bashing people is not the answer.
Poor mental health costs £118bn. Benefit cuts are not the answer
The Mental Health Foundation argues that the cost of cutting disability benefits will be greater than the savings.
www.bigissue.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
UK economy loses £118bn a year to poor mental health.
Causes ignored - anxiety, insecurity, low incomes, high cost of living, poor housing, perinatal depression, bullying, social isolation of people.
Cutting benefits, bashing people is not the answer.
Causes ignored - anxiety, insecurity, low incomes, high cost of living, poor housing, perinatal depression, bullying, social isolation of people.
Cutting benefits, bashing people is not the answer.
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The Government is planning “catastrophic” cuts that experts say will force disabled people into poverty. Don’t think that’s right? Add your name now.
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/no-cruel...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/no-cruel...
NO cruel cuts to benefits
The Government is planning “catastrophic” cuts that experts say will force disabled people into poverty. Don’t think that’s right? Add your name now.
act.38degrees.org.uk
March 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The Government is planning “catastrophic” cuts that experts say will force disabled people into poverty. Don’t think that’s right? Add your name now.
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/no-cruel...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/no-cruel...
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Tax the super rich to stop cuts to public services
Across the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo...
you.38degrees.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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South West Water dumps sewage over 1,000 times in three days; 16,538 times since the start of 2025.
Predatory practices boost corporate profits, dividends and exec pay.
Companies fleece customers, don't deliver investment.
Nothing will change without ending profit motive.
Nationalise.
Predatory practices boost corporate profits, dividends and exec pay.
Companies fleece customers, don't deliver investment.
Nothing will change without ending profit motive.
Nationalise.
Sewage dumped into water over 1,000 times in three days
They've been reported during half term
www.cornwalllive.com
February 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
South West Water dumps sewage over 1,000 times in three days; 16,538 times since the start of 2025.
Predatory practices boost corporate profits, dividends and exec pay.
Companies fleece customers, don't deliver investment.
Nothing will change without ending profit motive.
Nationalise.
Predatory practices boost corporate profits, dividends and exec pay.
Companies fleece customers, don't deliver investment.
Nothing will change without ending profit motive.
Nationalise.
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England govt & regulators broke the law by being too lenient on sewage dumping water companies, says environment watchdog.
They protect companies and capital, not people.
Water companies have 1,100 criminal convictions, still allowed to control industry.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They protect companies and capital, not people.
Water companies have 1,100 criminal convictions, still allowed to control industry.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government has broken the law on sewage, says watchdog
The OEP has ruled that it allowed excessive sewage into England's rivers and seas.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 7:25 AM
England govt & regulators broke the law by being too lenient on sewage dumping water companies, says environment watchdog.
They protect companies and capital, not people.
Water companies have 1,100 criminal convictions, still allowed to control industry.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They protect companies and capital, not people.
Water companies have 1,100 criminal convictions, still allowed to control industry.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UK govt to give ministers the final say on approving large onshore wind farms rather than leaving decisions to local councils.
This will incense people, lead to legal battles.
Why are all public buildings, car parks, bridges, offices not covered in solar panels?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This will incense people, lead to legal battles.
Why are all public buildings, car parks, bridges, offices not covered in solar panels?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Miliband unveils energy plan with new powers over wind farms
The change is part of the government's new action plan for meeting its 2030 clean power target.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 7:49 AM
UK govt to give ministers the final say on approving large onshore wind farms rather than leaving decisions to local councils.
This will incense people, lead to legal battles.
Why are all public buildings, car parks, bridges, offices not covered in solar panels?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This will incense people, lead to legal battles.
Why are all public buildings, car parks, bridges, offices not covered in solar panels?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bloody sick of the ‘red line’ shtick. Where’s it ever got us?
Up shit creek. Announcing over and over again that we’d rather keep our broken paddles, thank you very much.
I know so much of it is for Daily Mail England. But ffs. Can’t we change the record now?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Up shit creek. Announcing over and over again that we’d rather keep our broken paddles, thank you very much.
I know so much of it is for Daily Mail England. But ffs. Can’t we change the record now?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reeves vows to stick to Brexit red lines after talks with EU in Brussels
Rachel Reeves became the first chancellor to join EU finance ministers for one of their meetings in Brussels since Brexit but made it clear she is not open to compromise for a new deal
www.independent.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Bloody sick of the ‘red line’ shtick. Where’s it ever got us?
Up shit creek. Announcing over and over again that we’d rather keep our broken paddles, thank you very much.
I know so much of it is for Daily Mail England. But ffs. Can’t we change the record now?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Up shit creek. Announcing over and over again that we’d rather keep our broken paddles, thank you very much.
I know so much of it is for Daily Mail England. But ffs. Can’t we change the record now?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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The UK House of Lords was packed today with Tory peers as the Bill to abolish hereditary peerages is debated. They oppose change.
Never saw so many when poverty, homelessness debated
We need an elected second chamber, but it must not be a clone of the Commons or use First-Past-The-Post system.
Never saw so many when poverty, homelessness debated
We need an elected second chamber, but it must not be a clone of the Commons or use First-Past-The-Post system.
December 11, 2024 at 6:01 PM
The UK House of Lords was packed today with Tory peers as the Bill to abolish hereditary peerages is debated. They oppose change.
Never saw so many when poverty, homelessness debated
We need an elected second chamber, but it must not be a clone of the Commons or use First-Past-The-Post system.
Never saw so many when poverty, homelessness debated
We need an elected second chamber, but it must not be a clone of the Commons or use First-Past-The-Post system.
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Private equity sharks cash in on foster care.
Just three made £40m profit from the plight of vulnerable children.
Foster carers paid £7.50 an hour, treated as self employed, denied workers' rights, rely on benefits.
Privatisation delivers exploitation.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
Just three made £40m profit from the plight of vulnerable children.
Foster carers paid £7.50 an hour, treated as self employed, denied workers' rights, rely on benefits.
Privatisation delivers exploitation.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
Private equity sharks cash in on foster care
Three private equity firms running foster care agencies have made a combined £40 million in profit out of the plight of vulnerable children, we can reveal.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Private equity sharks cash in on foster care.
Just three made £40m profit from the plight of vulnerable children.
Foster carers paid £7.50 an hour, treated as self employed, denied workers' rights, rely on benefits.
Privatisation delivers exploitation.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
Just three made £40m profit from the plight of vulnerable children.
Foster carers paid £7.50 an hour, treated as self employed, denied workers' rights, rely on benefits.
Privatisation delivers exploitation.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...