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Paul Tattam
@paultattam.bsky.social
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Taught Modern Languages in UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong. Environment, sustainable transport, politics, guitar, books and learning Japanese. From Shipley, Yorkshire.
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paultattam.bsky.social
It's 2025 and the whole of the south coast - all those wonderful beaches and coves - are mired in filth thanks to the privatised water industry, decades of weak oversight/regulation and 'look the other way' ministers 1/4
@sascampaigns.bsky.social #pollution #sewage @beneath-b-waters.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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leigh-day.bsky.social
Only two weeks to go until Leigh Day’s public meeting on sewage pollution in Windermere.

The environmental impact is growing and the need for action is rising. Register now to share your story, hear from legal experts, and explore solutions to tackle pollution: https://bit.ly/Windermere-event
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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leigh-day.bsky.social
Congratulations to Stephen Newton, who won the Unsung Hero of the Year sponsored by Leigh Day at the British Cycling Awards. Stephen has run sessions for disabled riders at Stockton Wheelers Cycling Club, and this year has been providing #cycling sessions for SEND schools and adults.👏
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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jonburkeuk.bsky.social
The official investigation into the January 6 riots concluded Trump “summoned the mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack" in an effort to halt the peaceful transfer of power.

No billion dollar lawsuit can change reality.

The BBC should call this convicted criminal’s bluff.
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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bremaininspain.com
The comprehensive plan is designed to help EU members and aspiring states guard against foreign interference. It represents one of the EU’s most ambitious attempts so far in building democratic resilience against disinformation and hybrid threats.
European Democracy Shield Unveiled by European Commission
www.aldeparty.eu
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
paultattam.bsky.social
For any fans of platform notices who, like me, happen to be learning Japanese, this one's not too difficult to work out!
@unseenjapan.com @japanrailpass.bsky.social @japanrail.bsky.social @learnjapanbyself.bsky.social @learnjapanese.bsky.social @cbtransportgroup.bsky.social @railfuture.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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bestforbritain.org
The thrill of right-wing outlets and politicians over the BBC tells you all you need to know...

The BBC is a vital British institution.

from @bjennings90.bsky.social⭐
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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jessicaelgot.bsky.social
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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richardjmurphy.bsky.social
Why the 1970s stagflation myth still misleads our politics youtu.be/OcrGuICZUWc?... In this video, I unpack what really caused stagflation — and why repeating those mistakes today risks another lost decade for Britain.
Why the 1970s stagflation myth still misleads our politics
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
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November 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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cbtransportgroup.bsky.social
Oye! Oye! Graves Youth Theatre perform "I am George Stephenson" on 22/11/25 at 2pm at Hathersage Memorial Hall & 28/11 at 2:30pm at Edale Village Hall
@paultattam.bsky.social
@communityrail.bsky.social
@railnatter.uk @railfuture.bsky.social @whaleychronicle.bsky.social @edalemrt.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
paultattam.bsky.social
I came across Bloody Brilliant Women in my local library, started reading and couldn't put it down :) The research is brilliant - particularly the many aspects of the suffragette movement + the chapters on WW1/2
@cathynewman.bsky.social
In the last pages you could easily add a long paragraph ..1/2
November 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
paultattam.bsky.social
It's strange what you miss over the years-I was abroad at the time of the concert mentioned here. Matthew Worley's article is excellent
@thenewworldmag.bsky.social
@everydayracism.bsky.social
@peterstefanovic.bsky.social
@srtrcengland.bsky.social
@hopenothate.org.uk
@tomstewart1984.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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ledbydonkeys.org
Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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cyclinguk.bsky.social
Women deserve the freedom to move - yet many still feel unsafe cycling

No one should have to choose between a busy road or a dark path. When cycling’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🚲

👉 Donate or join: cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right

'My ride. Our right' – supported by Cycle SOS
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
paultattam.bsky.social
"I had a dream of Europe. Brexit wrecked it"

"He was a gifted linguist, and his fluent German helped him create a rich network of contacts"

#HMTreasury + #DfE take note!
@tomstewart1984.bsky.social
@labour4europe.bsky.social @euromovescotland.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
David Gow obituary
Journalist, gifted linguist and European business editor of the Guardian who was dismayed by Brexit
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
paultattam.bsky.social
Why make do with charging customers once when you could get away with charging them twice? Good on you @riveractionuk.bsky.social !

@cleanilkley.bsky.social @sascampaigns.bsky.social @greenparty.org @zackpolanski.bsky.social

@savewindermere.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ofwat letting water firms charge twice to tackle sewage, court to hear
River Action bringing legal action against water regulator over who should foot bill for firms’ past failures to invest
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
paultattam.bsky.social
Sollima and Fasoli's TV adaptation of Gomorrah was extraordinary. The subject matter was however definitely not everyone's bicchiere di vino - and it sounds as if Il Mostro di Firenze continues the tale of the dark side del 'bel paese' of popular imagination
www.thenewworld.co.uk/john-bleasda...
Kill, stream, repeat: has our obsession with true crime gone too far?
The mysterious serial killer who terrorised Florence is the subject of yet another true crime Netflix show
www.thenewworld.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
paultattam.bsky.social
"Anomalies in reality/financial continuum"UK economy was s**t yet it seemed there was a big trading bloc nearby. Eminent logician Sir KS discovered it was called the EU"
@labour4europe.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
#brexit @hopeforeurope.bsky.social
www.thenewworld.co.uk/tim-bradford...
Tim Bradford's cartoon: Labour's discovery of Brexit
www.thenewworld.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
paultattam.bsky.social
The penny has dropped. How about rejoining EU being on next manifesto-at least folk would then know what Labour stand for!
@labour4europe.bsky.social
@thenewworldmag.bsky.social
#brexit @bremaininspain.com
@brexitbin.bsky.social
@tomstewart1984.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ben Jennings on Labour and Brexit – cartoon
Rachel Reeves says the economic damage caused by Brexit is forcing her to take action in the budget
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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richardjmurphy.bsky.social
There’s a real debt crisis in Britain – but it’s not the one the politicians or journalists are talking about.

While Rachel Reeves obsesses over government borrowing, 4 million people are unable to afford the basics of life without debt. That's the real debt crisis.

youtu.be/Fq0AcDXISeE?...
What is the UK’s true debt emergency?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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grahamelucas.bsky.social
There is no quick route back to growth without the EU – so Starmer and Reeves are finally telling the truth about Brexit.
It is the right way to go: leaving the EU has been a disaster. But refusing to admit it has cost Labour precious time and credibility www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Nothing else has worked – so Starmer and Reeves are finally telling the truth about Brexit | Rafael Behr
It is the right way to go, but taking the long way round to such an obvious point has cost Labour precious time and credibility, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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bremaininspain.com
Oh dear that failed spectacularly as the BBC arranged an all-right-wing panel to challenge Green leader Zack Polanski on Question Time last night. But he schooled them all. And it was a perfect example of how to cut through establishment propaganda with clarity and compassion.
Zack Polanski schooling a right-wing BBCQT panel was a brilliant lesson in how to beat propaganda
The BBC arranged an all-right-wing panel to challenge Green leader Zack Polanski on Question Time last night. But he schooled them all.
www.thecanary.co
October 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
paultattam.bsky.social
T.Wooley1817:Against whom is ministerial vengeance to now directed?Is it against traitors,is it against the robbers of the country,no! It is against the people! 1/2
@bestforbritain.org
@libertyhq.bsky.social
@workingclasshistory.com
@goodlawproject.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
How would tougher powers for police affect protests in England and Wales?
The home secretary has announced plans to allow officers to consider the impact of repeated demonstrations
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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prfchrispainter.bsky.social
Should an EU Referendum be held today, Remain would comfortably win over Leave. Paradoxically, Farage leads in the polls with a percentage support roughy correlating with this much diminished support for Brexit. Simply testimony to the current fragmented state of UK politics.
October 7, 2025 at 6:37 AM
paultattam.bsky.social
So,asking difficult Qs at a Labour conference is a 'safeguarding issue' as s.o. present might feel uncomfortable? Unbelievable, except it appears to be true
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social @labourlewis.bsky.social
@labour4pr.bsky.social
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My conference pass was revoked for asking difficult questions: this is Keir Starmer’s Labour | Owen Jones
I was told it was a ‘safeguarding’ issue. This speaks to a party that has not only lost its soul, but is scared of the truth, writes Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM