Markeye
@markeye.bsky.social
Trains, music, film, theatre. Environmentally green, politically left of centre but well to the right of the real nutters. Retired and very opinionated!
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Why all the talk about leadership challenges misses the point that the biggest problem facing this Government is not just a lack of leadership but a lack of clear ideas about what a Labour Government is actually for
Until that changes, the question of who sits in No 10 will remain a hollow one.
Until that changes, the question of who sits in No 10 will remain a hollow one.
Labour's Biggest Problem Is Not a Lack of Leadership but a Lack of Ideas
Until Keir Starmer's party decides what it really stands for, the question of who leads them will remain a hollow one, argues Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Why all the talk about leadership challenges misses the point that the biggest problem facing this Government is not just a lack of leadership but a lack of clear ideas about what a Labour Government is actually for
Until that changes, the question of who sits in No 10 will remain a hollow one.
Until that changes, the question of who sits in No 10 will remain a hollow one.
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It is rapidly getting to the point where it doesn't make a difference. Labour are already saying that marginalised groups have the choice between the hangman and the firing squad, the outcome remains the same. Those defending them show they don't care about human rights, only their own.
This is political blackmail dressed up as pragmatism. Justifying their nasty policies with “Reform will be worse”.
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
It is rapidly getting to the point where it doesn't make a difference. Labour are already saying that marginalised groups have the choice between the hangman and the firing squad, the outcome remains the same. Those defending them show they don't care about human rights, only their own.
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"This energy!!!" 👏👏👏👏
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
"This energy!!!" 👏👏👏👏
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
And with that, I wholeheartedly agree.
The Autumn Budget should declare an Australia-style ‘war on bills’, says the progressive IPPR think tank today.
The major fiscal event must put the cost of living at heart of government’s agenda, moving beyond the ‘black hole’ IPPR argues, saying food & energy prices should be top priorities.
The major fiscal event must put the cost of living at heart of government’s agenda, moving beyond the ‘black hole’ IPPR argues, saying food & energy prices should be top priorities.
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
And with that, I wholeheartedly agree.
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You might have thought Question Time was biased.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
You might have thought Question Time was biased.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
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I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
BBC faces ‘existential’ threat after exit of top executives
Broadcaster’s deepest crisis in recent history comes amid fresh questions over its future role in British society
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
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Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year.
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year
It is paying £41m to the Japanese-owned company Fujitsu to use the Horizon system until March 2027.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year.
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
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I've always felt that Johnson and Farage put self-interest over the national interest - hence their dallying with Putin and his oligarchs. But directly colluding with a foreign government to take down the BBC feels like an act of supreme treachery
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I've always felt that Johnson and Farage put self-interest over the national interest - hence their dallying with Putin and his oligarchs. But directly colluding with a foreign government to take down the BBC feels like an act of supreme treachery
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Everything on our news agenda is being driven by a corrupted disinformation machine, run by a billionaire who sponsors Tommy Robinson and who keeps trying to foment civil war in the UK.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Everything on our news agenda is being driven by a corrupted disinformation machine, run by a billionaire who sponsors Tommy Robinson and who keeps trying to foment civil war in the UK.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
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Reform on 350 seats, a 60 overall majority, even though 70% of us didn’t vote for them. We can hope Reform will fail or tactical voting will help but is this a risk we want to take? Does anyone still support our ridiculous, unfair voting system. Please say if you do, I’m interested to know why.
Nowcast Update - All-time Reform High as Labour lose ground to Greens.
RFM: 355 (+350), 30.5% - (60 Maj.)
LAB: 97 (-314), 19.6%
LDM: 75 (+3), 13.0%
SNP: 42 (+33), 2.7%
CON: 32 (-89), 17.1%
GRN: 15 (+11), 12.6%
PLC: 6 (+2), 1.0%
Oth: 9 (+4), 3.5%
electionmaps.uk/nowcast
RFM: 355 (+350), 30.5% - (60 Maj.)
LAB: 97 (-314), 19.6%
LDM: 75 (+3), 13.0%
SNP: 42 (+33), 2.7%
CON: 32 (-89), 17.1%
GRN: 15 (+11), 12.6%
PLC: 6 (+2), 1.0%
Oth: 9 (+4), 3.5%
electionmaps.uk/nowcast
November 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Reform on 350 seats, a 60 overall majority, even though 70% of us didn’t vote for them. We can hope Reform will fail or tactical voting will help but is this a risk we want to take? Does anyone still support our ridiculous, unfair voting system. Please say if you do, I’m interested to know why.
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This is no way to treat our veterans Prime Minister.
It’s now over a month since PM agreed on BBCBreakfast to meet with the nuclear test veterans (having kept them waiting more than a year to discuss the justice & compensation Labour committed to in opposition) & still no date offered by his office
It’s now over a month since PM agreed on BBCBreakfast to meet with the nuclear test veterans (having kept them waiting more than a year to discuss the justice & compensation Labour committed to in opposition) & still no date offered by his office
These national heroes have now waited more than a year for a meeting with Keir Starmer to discuss the justice & compensation Labour committed to in opposition. They are now in their eighties and are dying waiting for justice. This is no way to treat veterans Prime Minister
youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...
youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...
Video emerges of Deputy PM,Defence Secretary & other Ministers BACKING compensation for Nuclear Vets
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This is no way to treat our veterans Prime Minister.
It’s now over a month since PM agreed on BBCBreakfast to meet with the nuclear test veterans (having kept them waiting more than a year to discuss the justice & compensation Labour committed to in opposition) & still no date offered by his office
It’s now over a month since PM agreed on BBCBreakfast to meet with the nuclear test veterans (having kept them waiting more than a year to discuss the justice & compensation Labour committed to in opposition) & still no date offered by his office
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At the Autumn Budget, the government are considering more private finance in our NHS.
The legacy of private finance under PFI:
😡 £80bn price tag for just £13bn actual investment
😡Some hospitals spending more on PFI debts than on medicine
Join us on Tues 18th Nov to say no to new PFI
The legacy of private finance under PFI:
😡 £80bn price tag for just £13bn actual investment
😡Some hospitals spending more on PFI debts than on medicine
Join us on Tues 18th Nov to say no to new PFI
Tell Rachel Reeves, NO new PFI in our NHS - demonstration
Eventbrite - We Own It presents Tell Rachel Reeves, NO new PFI in our NHS - demonstration - Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1 Horse Guards Rd, London, England. Find event and ticket information.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
At the Autumn Budget, the government are considering more private finance in our NHS.
The legacy of private finance under PFI:
😡 £80bn price tag for just £13bn actual investment
😡Some hospitals spending more on PFI debts than on medicine
Join us on Tues 18th Nov to say no to new PFI
The legacy of private finance under PFI:
😡 £80bn price tag for just £13bn actual investment
😡Some hospitals spending more on PFI debts than on medicine
Join us on Tues 18th Nov to say no to new PFI
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The wrongful release of prisoners happened 800 times under the Tories.
The media bias and lack of reference to any past is just hideous.
The media bias and lack of reference to any past is just hideous.
November 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The wrongful release of prisoners happened 800 times under the Tories.
The media bias and lack of reference to any past is just hideous.
The media bias and lack of reference to any past is just hideous.
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"We've got to address the fact that millions of people vote in safe seats and they feel their voice doesn't count. That's got to be addressed by electoral reform. We will never get full participation in our electoral system until we do that at every level." Starmer when he wanted to be Labour leader
November 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
"We've got to address the fact that millions of people vote in safe seats and they feel their voice doesn't count. That's got to be addressed by electoral reform. We will never get full participation in our electoral system until we do that at every level." Starmer when he wanted to be Labour leader
It’s been so clear from the rapid drop in popularity.
Whatever good stuff they’re doing (and I do accept they are doing good stuff) is being more than cancelled out by the completely misguided policies emanating from Glasman and Blue Labour.
It’s not for me!
Whatever good stuff they’re doing (and I do accept they are doing good stuff) is being more than cancelled out by the completely misguided policies emanating from Glasman and Blue Labour.
It’s not for me!
And on the day I post this, Glasman suggests bringing back the stocks.
Blue Labour is making Labour unelectable.
Blue Labour is making Labour unelectable.
No. What’s breaking Labour is Labour forgetting to be Labour.
What’s breaking Labour is Blue Labour.
What’s breaking Labour is Blue Labour.
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
It’s been so clear from the rapid drop in popularity.
Whatever good stuff they’re doing (and I do accept they are doing good stuff) is being more than cancelled out by the completely misguided policies emanating from Glasman and Blue Labour.
It’s not for me!
Whatever good stuff they’re doing (and I do accept they are doing good stuff) is being more than cancelled out by the completely misguided policies emanating from Glasman and Blue Labour.
It’s not for me!
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ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky
The talks focus on ITV's Media and Entertainment division, which include its TV channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
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There were 115 prisoners mistakenly released in the final year of the last Conservative Government alone.
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
There were 115 prisoners mistakenly released in the final year of the last Conservative Government alone.
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
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BBC News bulletins leading on the story of an Algerian man being mistakenly released by the prison service.
Funnily enough I don't remember these cases ever leading the bulletins when an average of ten prisoners were mistakenly released a month in the final year of the last Government
Funnily enough I don't remember these cases ever leading the bulletins when an average of ten prisoners were mistakenly released a month in the final year of the last Government
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
BBC News bulletins leading on the story of an Algerian man being mistakenly released by the prison service.
Funnily enough I don't remember these cases ever leading the bulletins when an average of ten prisoners were mistakenly released a month in the final year of the last Government
Funnily enough I don't remember these cases ever leading the bulletins when an average of ten prisoners were mistakenly released a month in the final year of the last Government
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UK energy companies made £30bn profit.
Gas extractors £10.8bn
Electricity generators £9.7bn
Transmission/Distribution £6.8 bn
Retail suppliers £2.8 bn
£500 a yr profit from average household
Bills up 42% since 2021.
Direct cause of inflation and poverty.
128,000 people a year die in fuel poverty.
Gas extractors £10.8bn
Electricity generators £9.7bn
Transmission/Distribution £6.8 bn
Retail suppliers £2.8 bn
£500 a yr profit from average household
Bills up 42% since 2021.
Direct cause of inflation and poverty.
128,000 people a year die in fuel poverty.
www.unitetheunion.org
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
UK energy companies made £30bn profit.
Gas extractors £10.8bn
Electricity generators £9.7bn
Transmission/Distribution £6.8 bn
Retail suppliers £2.8 bn
£500 a yr profit from average household
Bills up 42% since 2021.
Direct cause of inflation and poverty.
128,000 people a year die in fuel poverty.
Gas extractors £10.8bn
Electricity generators £9.7bn
Transmission/Distribution £6.8 bn
Retail suppliers £2.8 bn
£500 a yr profit from average household
Bills up 42% since 2021.
Direct cause of inflation and poverty.
128,000 people a year die in fuel poverty.
This is great news for those of us that believe a strong, progressive message can win widespread support.
Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani.
Hope wins - and it resonates far beyond New York.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg...
Hope wins - and it resonates far beyond New York.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg...
Election day live updates: Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral race
Democrats are also projected to win governor races in Virginia and New Jersey as Californians vote to redraw election maps.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
This is great news for those of us that believe a strong, progressive message can win widespread support.
Green Party: We want lower household bills and higher taxes on billionaires.
Reform: We want lower wages for young people and less tax on billionaires.
And Reform is a friend of the working man and woman?
Reform: We want lower wages for young people and less tax on billionaires.
And Reform is a friend of the working man and woman?
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Green Party: We want lower household bills and higher taxes on billionaires.
Reform: We want lower wages for young people and less tax on billionaires.
And Reform is a friend of the working man and woman?
Reform: We want lower wages for young people and less tax on billionaires.
And Reform is a friend of the working man and woman?
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Reeves considers cut to green levies to reduce cost of energy bills.
Cut bills by cutting profiteering, change Ofgem's marginal pricing method, improve housing, nationalise energy.
Fund green levies through general taxation. Take equity stake for govt subsidies. There must be no free cash.
Cut bills by cutting profiteering, change Ofgem's marginal pricing method, improve housing, nationalise energy.
Fund green levies through general taxation. Take equity stake for govt subsidies. There must be no free cash.
Reeves considers cut to green levies in effort to reduce cost of energy bills
Exclusive: Chancellor hopes to save up to £170 from average bill but industry insiders say move would be ‘disastrous’
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Reeves considers cut to green levies to reduce cost of energy bills.
Cut bills by cutting profiteering, change Ofgem's marginal pricing method, improve housing, nationalise energy.
Fund green levies through general taxation. Take equity stake for govt subsidies. There must be no free cash.
Cut bills by cutting profiteering, change Ofgem's marginal pricing method, improve housing, nationalise energy.
Fund green levies through general taxation. Take equity stake for govt subsidies. There must be no free cash.
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💥NEW: Across the UK, vigilante groups are on the rise, patrolling UK streets in the name of “public safety”.
In reality, many of these self styled "guardians" are little more than bullies with violent pasts.
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/11/04/p...
In reality, many of these self styled "guardians" are little more than bullies with violent pasts.
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/11/04/p...
Patriots on the Prowl: the rise in anti-migrant vigilantism – HOPE not hate
The far right have long framed hate as “protecting the community”. The spate of anti-migrant protests that commenced this summer is no exception, with organisers...
hopenothate.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
💥NEW: Across the UK, vigilante groups are on the rise, patrolling UK streets in the name of “public safety”.
In reality, many of these self styled "guardians" are little more than bullies with violent pasts.
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/11/04/p...
In reality, many of these self styled "guardians" are little more than bullies with violent pasts.
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/11/04/p...
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Can’t quite believe the Chancellor is seriously considering slashing support for home energy efficiency as a way to cut fuel bills 👀. Locking people into cold & leaky homes which will cost them more to heat & decimating the insulation industry at same time. Total madness 👇
Reeves considers cut to green levies in effort to reduce cost of energy bills
Exclusive: Chancellor hopes to save up to £170 from average bill but industry insiders say move would be ‘disastrous’
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Can’t quite believe the Chancellor is seriously considering slashing support for home energy efficiency as a way to cut fuel bills 👀. Locking people into cold & leaky homes which will cost them more to heat & decimating the insulation industry at same time. Total madness 👇
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Samir Zitouni the rail worker credited with saving multiple lives during mass stabbing on a train, “critically unwell“ in hospital is who Farage/Reform/Lowe & Tory Katie Lam would deport..
Lucy Connelly convicted for race hate is what right wing view as a hero
He saved lives she wanted them taken❗️
Lucy Connelly convicted for race hate is what right wing view as a hero
He saved lives she wanted them taken❗️
Train hero who saved passengers during attack named
The rail worker credited with saving multiple lives is named as Samir Zitouni.
www.bbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Samir Zitouni the rail worker credited with saving multiple lives during mass stabbing on a train, “critically unwell“ in hospital is who Farage/Reform/Lowe & Tory Katie Lam would deport..
Lucy Connelly convicted for race hate is what right wing view as a hero
He saved lives she wanted them taken❗️
Lucy Connelly convicted for race hate is what right wing view as a hero
He saved lives she wanted them taken❗️