Rob of Bobington
@mrweekender.bsky.social
IT specialist by day, bodyboarder, vector artist, photographer, drinker of beer and gamer by night. Tax wealth, not work. Plant more trees.
Views and opinions are my own.
Views and opinions are my own.
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Reform UK’s energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
@brianmchugh.bsky.social @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
@brianmchugh.bsky.social @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Reform UK’s energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Reform UK’s energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
@brianmchugh.bsky.social @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
@brianmchugh.bsky.social @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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When someone says it clearly like this, echoing what everyone says in private, the sycophancy and double-speak of other political leaders becomes all the more intolerable.
Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
November 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
When someone says it clearly like this, echoing what everyone says in private, the sycophancy and double-speak of other political leaders becomes all the more intolerable.
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UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood: “On Monday, I will announce the most significant changes to our asylum system in modern times “
I never thought I’d reach the point where I dread an announcement like this from Labour.
I never thought I’d reach the point where I dread an announcement like this from Labour.
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood: “On Monday, I will announce the most significant changes to our asylum system in modern times “
I never thought I’d reach the point where I dread an announcement like this from Labour.
I never thought I’d reach the point where I dread an announcement like this from Labour.
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We’re closer than ever to winning major tax reforms that could transform the economy for the many.
That’s why the greedy, powerful few are spreading hate and division... they want us distracted.
We’re in the fight of our lives. Chip in today so we can win it together 🤝
👉 bit.ly/43rYLjL
That’s why the greedy, powerful few are spreading hate and division... they want us distracted.
We’re in the fight of our lives. Chip in today so we can win it together 🤝
👉 bit.ly/43rYLjL
November 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We’re closer than ever to winning major tax reforms that could transform the economy for the many.
That’s why the greedy, powerful few are spreading hate and division... they want us distracted.
We’re in the fight of our lives. Chip in today so we can win it together 🤝
👉 bit.ly/43rYLjL
That’s why the greedy, powerful few are spreading hate and division... they want us distracted.
We’re in the fight of our lives. Chip in today so we can win it together 🤝
👉 bit.ly/43rYLjL
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Long Ashton (North Somerset) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 55.7% (+25.1)
🌳 CON: 17.7% (-7.2)
➡️ RFM: 15.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 5.7% (-28.8)
🌹 LAB: 5.4% (-4.5)
Green HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 55.7% (+25.1)
🌳 CON: 17.7% (-7.2)
➡️ RFM: 15.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 5.7% (-28.8)
🌹 LAB: 5.4% (-4.5)
Green HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Long Ashton (North Somerset) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 55.7% (+25.1)
🌳 CON: 17.7% (-7.2)
➡️ RFM: 15.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 5.7% (-28.8)
🌹 LAB: 5.4% (-4.5)
Green HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 55.7% (+25.1)
🌳 CON: 17.7% (-7.2)
➡️ RFM: 15.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 5.7% (-28.8)
🌹 LAB: 5.4% (-4.5)
Green HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
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Great to welcome Andy Burnham @mayorofgm.bsky.social on our bus today.
We’re touring the country with our campaign to tax the super-rich to raise billions to invest in public services and reduce inequality.
#TaxTheSuperRich
We’re touring the country with our campaign to tax the super-rich to raise billions to invest in public services and reduce inequality.
#TaxTheSuperRich
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Great to welcome Andy Burnham @mayorofgm.bsky.social on our bus today.
We’re touring the country with our campaign to tax the super-rich to raise billions to invest in public services and reduce inequality.
#TaxTheSuperRich
We’re touring the country with our campaign to tax the super-rich to raise billions to invest in public services and reduce inequality.
#TaxTheSuperRich
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has stated that the US air strikes on “alleged” drug smuggling boats will be treated under international law as crimes against humanity.
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has stated that the US air strikes on “alleged” drug smuggling boats will be treated under international law as crimes against humanity.
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At what point does the name change to the Trump files?
November 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
At what point does the name change to the Trump files?
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I despair of Labour. Can we not just have a sensible budget, delivered on the day, that apologises for hard choices and then just gets on with giving us something that will give us some hope? All this briefing and speculation makes them look like clowns.
November 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I despair of Labour. Can we not just have a sensible budget, delivered on the day, that apologises for hard choices and then just gets on with giving us something that will give us some hope? All this briefing and speculation makes them look like clowns.
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WOW ♨️❤️🔥💪a powerful voice from #Europe #Slovakia
#FBR #FBPE
Lucia Yar
@Lucia_Yar👏👏
🙅🏼♀️ #Putin has no right to be in #Ukraine, nor any business in #Budapest.
The only place he should stand is in front of an international tribunal‼️
--
🇪🇺🇸🇰 MEP
@progresivne_sk
&
@RenewEurope
👇
#FBR #FBPE
Lucia Yar
@Lucia_Yar👏👏
🙅🏼♀️ #Putin has no right to be in #Ukraine, nor any business in #Budapest.
The only place he should stand is in front of an international tribunal‼️
--
🇪🇺🇸🇰 MEP
@progresivne_sk
&
@RenewEurope
👇
October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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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
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Yet another story about the Labour Government that absolutely stinks.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Yet another story about the Labour Government that absolutely stinks.
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I like how much this is a deeply serious interview, challenging @zackpolanski.bsky.social on issues and his political beliefs but never goading or insulting. www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/t...
Is left-wing populism having a moment? This Green Party leader in UK hopes so | CNN
David Polanski, Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, speaks with Christiane Amanpour about left-wing populism and Zohran Mamdani becoming the next mayor of New York City.
www.cnn.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I like how much this is a deeply serious interview, challenging @zackpolanski.bsky.social on issues and his political beliefs but never goading or insulting. www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/t...
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Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
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Tuesday 25th November.
White Ribbon Day.
White Ribbon UK focuses on raising awareness & taking action to prevent violence against women&girls.
I bought this pin.
You can support them too, the link is here:
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Place your order before 18th Nov
#WhiteRibbonDay
White Ribbon Day.
White Ribbon UK focuses on raising awareness & taking action to prevent violence against women&girls.
I bought this pin.
You can support them too, the link is here:
🔗 www.whiteribbon.org.uk/shop
Place your order before 18th Nov
#WhiteRibbonDay
November 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Tuesday 25th November.
White Ribbon Day.
White Ribbon UK focuses on raising awareness & taking action to prevent violence against women&girls.
I bought this pin.
You can support them too, the link is here:
🔗 www.whiteribbon.org.uk/shop
Place your order before 18th Nov
#WhiteRibbonDay
White Ribbon Day.
White Ribbon UK focuses on raising awareness & taking action to prevent violence against women&girls.
I bought this pin.
You can support them too, the link is here:
🔗 www.whiteribbon.org.uk/shop
Place your order before 18th Nov
#WhiteRibbonDay
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Across the world, a woman is killed by a partner or family member every ten minutes.
Violence against women & girls is a global crisis.
We need men & boys to step up, calling out harmful behaviour when you see it.
Find out how you can help: just-dont.co.uk
#WhiteRibbonDay
Violence against women & girls is a global crisis.
We need men & boys to step up, calling out harmful behaviour when you see it.
Find out how you can help: just-dont.co.uk
#WhiteRibbonDay
November 25, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Across the world, a woman is killed by a partner or family member every ten minutes.
Violence against women & girls is a global crisis.
We need men & boys to step up, calling out harmful behaviour when you see it.
Find out how you can help: just-dont.co.uk
#WhiteRibbonDay
Violence against women & girls is a global crisis.
We need men & boys to step up, calling out harmful behaviour when you see it.
Find out how you can help: just-dont.co.uk
#WhiteRibbonDay
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Cumbria's Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner spends £1.2m/year on his office staff
x 74 across the country = £100m saved
+ £25m/yrr in election costs average
+ £20m/yr Police savings not having their time wasted talking to PFCCs
I make that at least £145 million pounds a year saved.
x 74 across the country = £100m saved
+ £25m/yrr in election costs average
+ £20m/yr Police savings not having their time wasted talking to PFCCs
I make that at least £145 million pounds a year saved.
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Cumbria's Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner spends £1.2m/year on his office staff
x 74 across the country = £100m saved
+ £25m/yrr in election costs average
+ £20m/yr Police savings not having their time wasted talking to PFCCs
I make that at least £145 million pounds a year saved.
x 74 across the country = £100m saved
+ £25m/yrr in election costs average
+ £20m/yr Police savings not having their time wasted talking to PFCCs
I make that at least £145 million pounds a year saved.
So if it turns out that Trump is a paedophile, that means both Farage and Starmer will have been sucking up to a paedophile. Where will that leave us as a country?
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
So if it turns out that Trump is a paedophile, that means both Farage and Starmer will have been sucking up to a paedophile. Where will that leave us as a country?
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Oh Liz…
Is there a needier post out there?
God it’s pathetic.
Please go and have whatever meltdown your own failure has triggered in you.. in private. For all our sakes. But mainly yours.
Is there a needier post out there?
God it’s pathetic.
Please go and have whatever meltdown your own failure has triggered in you.. in private. For all our sakes. But mainly yours.
November 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Oh Liz…
Is there a needier post out there?
God it’s pathetic.
Please go and have whatever meltdown your own failure has triggered in you.. in private. For all our sakes. But mainly yours.
Is there a needier post out there?
God it’s pathetic.
Please go and have whatever meltdown your own failure has triggered in you.. in private. For all our sakes. But mainly yours.
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"If you want a picture of the future, imagine Liz Truss grovelling for the attention of a far-right billionaire - forever"
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine Liz Truss grovelling for the attention of a far-right billionaire - forever"
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Utter hypocrisy’: British American Tobacco lobbied against rules in Africa that are law in UK.
The he company makes money by selling products proven to inflict disease, disability and premature death, but profits always come before people.
Corporate power responsible for so many problems.
The he company makes money by selling products proven to inflict disease, disability and premature death, but profits always come before people.
Corporate power responsible for so many problems.
‘Utter hypocrisy’: tobacco firm lobbied against rules in Africa that are law in UK
British American Tobacco pushed Zambian ministers to drop or delay ad bans, health warnings and restrictions on flavoured products, letter shows
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Utter hypocrisy’: British American Tobacco lobbied against rules in Africa that are law in UK.
The he company makes money by selling products proven to inflict disease, disability and premature death, but profits always come before people.
Corporate power responsible for so many problems.
The he company makes money by selling products proven to inflict disease, disability and premature death, but profits always come before people.
Corporate power responsible for so many problems.
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Wait till he hears about the Electoral College..
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Wait till he hears about the Electoral College..
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"Funnily enough Andy [Wigmore], the only time I ever experienced political interference in one of my investigations at the BBC, was when I was investigating you and Arron Banks
Your mate Robbie Gibb put a stop to a story we were running."
- former BBC investigative reporter Manveen Rana, 2022
Your mate Robbie Gibb put a stop to a story we were running."
- former BBC investigative reporter Manveen Rana, 2022
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 AM
"Funnily enough Andy [Wigmore], the only time I ever experienced political interference in one of my investigations at the BBC, was when I was investigating you and Arron Banks
Your mate Robbie Gibb put a stop to a story we were running."
- former BBC investigative reporter Manveen Rana, 2022
Your mate Robbie Gibb put a stop to a story we were running."
- former BBC investigative reporter Manveen Rana, 2022