Pete
@petenth.bsky.social
F1 Fan and aging developer. I remember green screens and James Hunt in 76, just for context.
But Fernando is the GOAT.
I don't know where this Earth is going. As my old Gran said, 'There'll be another flood'.
#Ukraine #Palestine #TrumpIsATangoedClown
But Fernando is the GOAT.
I don't know where this Earth is going. As my old Gran said, 'There'll be another flood'.
#Ukraine #Palestine #TrumpIsATangoedClown
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The good old Beeb, terrified of Trump (did you look up what trump means this side of the pond?). Change 'fatally shoots' to 'murders' and you're on the money.
January 7, 2026 at 11:36 PM
The good old Beeb, terrified of Trump (did you look up what trump means this side of the pond?). Change 'fatally shoots' to 'murders' and you're on the money.
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Suburbia implementing Trump foreign policy.
January 5, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Suburbia implementing Trump foreign policy.
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Bet365 CEO collects £280m (£104m salary + £176m dividend), pre-tax profits down from £627m to £349m.
CEO collected around £2.67bn over the last decade.
Gambling industry recently opposed increase in tax.
Public purse bears the cost of gambling addiction.
CEO collected around £2.67bn over the last decade.
Gambling industry recently opposed increase in tax.
Public purse bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Bet365 boss receives at least £280m in pay and dividends despite profit slump
Denise Coates’s gambling empire reports turnover of £4bn in year to March 2025, up from £3.7bn
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Bet365 CEO collects £280m (£104m salary + £176m dividend), pre-tax profits down from £627m to £349m.
CEO collected around £2.67bn over the last decade.
Gambling industry recently opposed increase in tax.
Public purse bears the cost of gambling addiction.
CEO collected around £2.67bn over the last decade.
Gambling industry recently opposed increase in tax.
Public purse bears the cost of gambling addiction.
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Monaco based tax-exile Jim Ratcliffe businesses received up to £70m UK subsidy in last 4 years. More promised.
Free cash, not repayable, no means-testing, no equity stake taken.
Sunday Times Rich List estimated his wealth to be £17bn.
Benefit cuts for the poor, free cash for corporations/Rich.
Free cash, not repayable, no means-testing, no equity stake taken.
Sunday Times Rich List estimated his wealth to be £17bn.
Benefit cuts for the poor, free cash for corporations/Rich.
Jim Ratcliffe chemical firms received up to £70m of UK state aid in last four years
The government is preparing a £50m bailout for Ineos’s Grangemouth plant, after Jim Ratcliffe asked for help in October
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Monaco based tax-exile Jim Ratcliffe businesses received up to £70m UK subsidy in last 4 years. More promised.
Free cash, not repayable, no means-testing, no equity stake taken.
Sunday Times Rich List estimated his wealth to be £17bn.
Benefit cuts for the poor, free cash for corporations/Rich.
Free cash, not repayable, no means-testing, no equity stake taken.
Sunday Times Rich List estimated his wealth to be £17bn.
Benefit cuts for the poor, free cash for corporations/Rich.
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Alan Milburn to review rise in youth minimum wage.
Will he oppose all adults getting the same rate?
Says welfare bill is “unsustainable fiscally and economically”. Expect real cuts.
Silence on corporate welfare, redistribution, progressive taxation, taxing the rich.
Will he oppose all adults getting the same rate?
Says welfare bill is “unsustainable fiscally and economically”. Expect real cuts.
Silence on corporate welfare, redistribution, progressive taxation, taxing the rich.
Alan Milburn to review rise in youth minimum wage
Exclusive: Blair-era minister echoes concerns about young people being priced out of jobs, in intervention likely to dismay Labour MPs
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Alan Milburn to review rise in youth minimum wage.
Will he oppose all adults getting the same rate?
Says welfare bill is “unsustainable fiscally and economically”. Expect real cuts.
Silence on corporate welfare, redistribution, progressive taxation, taxing the rich.
Will he oppose all adults getting the same rate?
Says welfare bill is “unsustainable fiscally and economically”. Expect real cuts.
Silence on corporate welfare, redistribution, progressive taxation, taxing the rich.
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Paddy Power and Betfair to pay £2m settlement after failing to protect users.
Companies exploit/encourage addiction.
Puny fines are just another cost of doing business.
Nothing will change until execs personally fined and prosecuted, exploiters shut down.
Companies exploit/encourage addiction.
Puny fines are just another cost of doing business.
Nothing will change until execs personally fined and prosecuted, exploiters shut down.
Paddy Power and Betfair to pay £2m settlement after failing to protect users
Failings included allowing customer to place £20,000 in bets across eight-hour session, Gambling Commission finds
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Paddy Power and Betfair to pay £2m settlement after failing to protect users.
Companies exploit/encourage addiction.
Puny fines are just another cost of doing business.
Nothing will change until execs personally fined and prosecuted, exploiters shut down.
Companies exploit/encourage addiction.
Puny fines are just another cost of doing business.
Nothing will change until execs personally fined and prosecuted, exploiters shut down.
Why is this the #BBCNews headline, when it happens almost every day. In America.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass...
Search for suspect under way after shooting on campus, Brown University says
The Rhode Island university is telling students to shelter after a shooter was reported near one of its engineering buildings in Providence.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Why is this the #BBCNews headline, when it happens almost every day. In America.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass...
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MONEY OUT OF POLITICS!
December 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
MONEY OUT OF POLITICS!
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Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK.
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK
Number of overseas nurses and midwives registered between April and September was half that of a year ago
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK.
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
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US getting ready to attack Venezuela.
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
Venezuela denounces ‘colonialist threat’ as Trump orders airspace closed
President made declaration in a social media post, after FAA last week warned airlines of ‘worsening security situation’
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
US getting ready to attack Venezuela.
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
It's been a few years since I was so excited/nervous about the last two races of the #F1 season. I want #Lando to win. (Next year #Fernando). He has the points lead but it's a penalty shootout now.
Max is a legend and #Oscar has the hallmarks of a champion, but Lando this time please. (#14 #3 2026)
Max is a legend and #Oscar has the hallmarks of a champion, but Lando this time please. (#14 #3 2026)
November 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Americans.
Never before in my life have I been so worried about the future of democracy in the US.
Devin over at Legal Eagle sums it up perfectly:
youtu.be/zn-rkKIMNAs?...
This is not the future the Founding Fathers envisioned when they formed this country.
Never before in my life have I been so worried about the future of democracy in the US.
Devin over at Legal Eagle sums it up perfectly:
youtu.be/zn-rkKIMNAs?...
This is not the future the Founding Fathers envisioned when they formed this country.
Authoritarianism Is Here
YouTube video by LegalEagle
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November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Americans.
Never before in my life have I been so worried about the future of democracy in the US.
Devin over at Legal Eagle sums it up perfectly:
youtu.be/zn-rkKIMNAs?...
This is not the future the Founding Fathers envisioned when they formed this country.
Never before in my life have I been so worried about the future of democracy in the US.
Devin over at Legal Eagle sums it up perfectly:
youtu.be/zn-rkKIMNAs?...
This is not the future the Founding Fathers envisioned when they formed this country.
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Millionaires group urge Reeves to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids of out poverty’.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
Why a group of wealthy Brits have urged Reeves to introduce a wealth tax
This appeal comes ahead of Reeves’s upcoming Budget announcement in Westminster later this month
www.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Millionaires group urge Reeves to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids of out poverty’.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
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did the BBC misrepresent..Trump’s role in the attack on the ..Capitol?..the US House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack..found that Trump’s rhetoric & conduct were the “central cause” of the insurrection..report concluded..he..'lit the flame of this attack', language far stronger than..Panorama.
🔴 The Pro-Trump Bias of the ‘Neutral’ Sources in the Leaked BBC ‘Prescott Dossier’
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan, Trump-aligned organisations.
@nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/p...
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan, Trump-aligned organisations.
@nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/p...
The Pro-Trump Bias of the 'Neutral' Sources in the Leaked BBC 'Prescott Dossier'
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan right-wing, Trump-aligned organisations
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
did the BBC misrepresent..Trump’s role in the attack on the ..Capitol?..the US House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack..found that Trump’s rhetoric & conduct were the “central cause” of the insurrection..report concluded..he..'lit the flame of this attack', language far stronger than..Panorama.
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There is zero excuse for police, in a free society, to wear a mask.
Cowards
Cowards
November 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
There is zero excuse for police, in a free society, to wear a mask.
Cowards
Cowards
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Tell me more about ‘Sleepy Joe.’
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Tell me more about ‘Sleepy Joe.’
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Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders.
Musk used his wealth to incite violence, hatred in the US & UK.
How long before UK execs demand more for mediocre performance.
The ultra rich buy political system, bribe politicians, create pollution and inequity.
Tax them.
Musk used his wealth to incite violence, hatred in the US & UK.
How long before UK execs demand more for mediocre performance.
The ultra rich buy political system, bribe politicians, create pollution and inequity.
Tax them.
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders.
Musk used his wealth to incite violence, hatred in the US & UK.
How long before UK execs demand more for mediocre performance.
The ultra rich buy political system, bribe politicians, create pollution and inequity.
Tax them.
Musk used his wealth to incite violence, hatred in the US & UK.
How long before UK execs demand more for mediocre performance.
The ultra rich buy political system, bribe politicians, create pollution and inequity.
Tax them.
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Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of new wealth, the poorest half has received only 1%.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of all new wealth. The poorest half of the world has received only 1%.
www.bigissue.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of new wealth, the poorest half has received only 1%.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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Not sure who needs to hear this but we landed on the moon
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Not sure who needs to hear this but we landed on the moon
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England's highly deprived areas are concentrated in the North and West Midlands.
Borne the brunt of state led deindustrialization to appease the City of London.
Govts focused on London & South East done little to repair damage done by austerity, poverty.
Borne the brunt of state led deindustrialization to appease the City of London.
Govts focused on London & South East done little to repair damage done by austerity, poverty.
England's most deprived areas named - with Jaywick topping list
Jaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:10 AM
England's highly deprived areas are concentrated in the North and West Midlands.
Borne the brunt of state led deindustrialization to appease the City of London.
Govts focused on London & South East done little to repair damage done by austerity, poverty.
Borne the brunt of state led deindustrialization to appease the City of London.
Govts focused on London & South East done little to repair damage done by austerity, poverty.