@ph3112.bsky.social
Geordie, MGS, lived on Wearside these past thirty-odd years. NUFC (old habits…) enjoys cycling, travel, family, friends. Follows current affairs and could despair…
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'15 million workers across the UK will have better workers rights from April next year'
Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant spoke to #BBCBreakfast about the Employment Rights Bill, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant spoke to #BBCBreakfast about the Employment Rights Bill, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales
December 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
'15 million workers across the UK will have better workers rights from April next year'
Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant spoke to #BBCBreakfast about the Employment Rights Bill, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant spoke to #BBCBreakfast about the Employment Rights Bill, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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‘Brexit Betrayal’ bleats the Telegraph. Gibraltar voted overwhelmingly to stay in the EU - Brexit itself was their betrayal.
December 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM
‘Brexit Betrayal’ bleats the Telegraph. Gibraltar voted overwhelmingly to stay in the EU - Brexit itself was their betrayal.
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If handing someone their arse, was a video clip
December 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
If handing someone their arse, was a video clip
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This thread shows that we have known about the relationship between Brexit and Putin for nearly a decade
If sensitivities around the EU referendum make it impossible to be clear about this, then Putin has already won
If sensitivities around the EU referendum make it impossible to be clear about this, then Putin has already won
This enquiry is welcome but far too late and its scope too narrow
I was calling for this after the EU referendum back in 2016
Why is the government afraid to seek evidence of Putin's involvement then?
The nexus of UKIP/Brexit/Reform and Putin is not a coincidence
share.google/NsScp2W5OYHD...
I was calling for this after the EU referendum back in 2016
Why is the government afraid to seek evidence of Putin's involvement then?
The nexus of UKIP/Brexit/Reform and Putin is not a coincidence
share.google/NsScp2W5OYHD...
UK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics
Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribes
share.google
December 17, 2025 at 7:33 AM
This thread shows that we have known about the relationship between Brexit and Putin for nearly a decade
If sensitivities around the EU referendum make it impossible to be clear about this, then Putin has already won
If sensitivities around the EU referendum make it impossible to be clear about this, then Putin has already won
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She may not have been in government to see them through to the end.
But right up to last night, she was there, speaking in supporting of the bills, helping the government pass them.
Thank you also to the Steve Reed & Peter Kyle and their ministerial teams for getting the bills over the line!
3/3
But right up to last night, she was there, speaking in supporting of the bills, helping the government pass them.
Thank you also to the Steve Reed & Peter Kyle and their ministerial teams for getting the bills over the line!
3/3
December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
She may not have been in government to see them through to the end.
But right up to last night, she was there, speaking in supporting of the bills, helping the government pass them.
Thank you also to the Steve Reed & Peter Kyle and their ministerial teams for getting the bills over the line!
3/3
But right up to last night, she was there, speaking in supporting of the bills, helping the government pass them.
Thank you also to the Steve Reed & Peter Kyle and their ministerial teams for getting the bills over the line!
3/3
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This enquiry is welcome but far too late and its scope too narrow
I was calling for this after the EU referendum back in 2016
Why is the government afraid to seek evidence of Putin's involvement then?
The nexus of UKIP/Brexit/Reform and Putin is not a coincidence
share.google/NsScp2W5OYHD...
I was calling for this after the EU referendum back in 2016
Why is the government afraid to seek evidence of Putin's involvement then?
The nexus of UKIP/Brexit/Reform and Putin is not a coincidence
share.google/NsScp2W5OYHD...
UK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics
Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribes
share.google
December 17, 2025 at 6:55 AM
This enquiry is welcome but far too late and its scope too narrow
I was calling for this after the EU referendum back in 2016
Why is the government afraid to seek evidence of Putin's involvement then?
The nexus of UKIP/Brexit/Reform and Putin is not a coincidence
share.google/NsScp2W5OYHD...
I was calling for this after the EU referendum back in 2016
Why is the government afraid to seek evidence of Putin's involvement then?
The nexus of UKIP/Brexit/Reform and Putin is not a coincidence
share.google/NsScp2W5OYHD...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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BREAKING: Keir Starmer has launched a formal investigation into foreign election interference after a former senior Reform UK politician accepted bribes to promote Russian interests in the European Parliament
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Reform’s Russian bribe case prompts election interference inquiry
The PM has ordered an investigation into foreign influence in politics after the ex-leader of Reform in Wales was jailed for taking cash to parrot Kremlin lines
www.thetimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
BREAKING: Keir Starmer has launched a formal investigation into foreign election interference after a former senior Reform UK politician accepted bribes to promote Russian interests in the European Parliament
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Just pointing out that the UK has the highest pension and minimum wage we ever had. Also the highest level of regulatory protection.
Because it is rarely mentioned when everyone talks about how terrible everything is.
Because it is rarely mentioned when everyone talks about how terrible everything is.
December 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Just pointing out that the UK has the highest pension and minimum wage we ever had. Also the highest level of regulatory protection.
Because it is rarely mentioned when everyone talks about how terrible everything is.
Because it is rarely mentioned when everyone talks about how terrible everything is.
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After the rain, mist lifting over Derwentwater and Cat Bells in the Lake District. Calm conditions after a wet weekend.
#landscapephotography
#Cumbria
#lakedistrict
#landscapephotography
#Cumbria
#lakedistrict
December 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
After the rain, mist lifting over Derwentwater and Cat Bells in the Lake District. Calm conditions after a wet weekend.
#landscapephotography
#Cumbria
#lakedistrict
#landscapephotography
#Cumbria
#lakedistrict
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Again these people aren't patriots.
They hate our country and are allied to others who hate it too.
Nothing will ever be achieved by seeking to appease them
They hate our country and are allied to others who hate it too.
Nothing will ever be achieved by seeking to appease them
December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Again these people aren't patriots.
They hate our country and are allied to others who hate it too.
Nothing will ever be achieved by seeking to appease them
They hate our country and are allied to others who hate it too.
Nothing will ever be achieved by seeking to appease them
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Put out the flags! We’ve replicated a deal we already had as an EU member… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK and South Korea strike trade deal
UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Put out the flags! We’ve replicated a deal we already had as an EU member… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A hostile right-wing media, fake social media videos - Labour gets so little credit for what it has achieved.
December 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A hostile right-wing media, fake social media videos - Labour gets so little credit for what it has achieved.
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⚡️ SHOCKING! Chris Bryant’s huge Brexit admission:
🫨16,000 fewer 🇬🇧 biz exporters after Brexit. Brexit crippled 🇬🇧 biz
That’s why
France/Germany are outperforming 🇬🇧
👉growth is weaker
👉wages are under pressure
Brexit used sovereignty as bait to deliver self-harm which benefits Russian 🇷🇺 aggression.
🫨16,000 fewer 🇬🇧 biz exporters after Brexit. Brexit crippled 🇬🇧 biz
That’s why
France/Germany are outperforming 🇬🇧
👉growth is weaker
👉wages are under pressure
Brexit used sovereignty as bait to deliver self-harm which benefits Russian 🇷🇺 aggression.
December 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
⚡️ SHOCKING! Chris Bryant’s huge Brexit admission:
🫨16,000 fewer 🇬🇧 biz exporters after Brexit. Brexit crippled 🇬🇧 biz
That’s why
France/Germany are outperforming 🇬🇧
👉growth is weaker
👉wages are under pressure
Brexit used sovereignty as bait to deliver self-harm which benefits Russian 🇷🇺 aggression.
🫨16,000 fewer 🇬🇧 biz exporters after Brexit. Brexit crippled 🇬🇧 biz
That’s why
France/Germany are outperforming 🇬🇧
👉growth is weaker
👉wages are under pressure
Brexit used sovereignty as bait to deliver self-harm which benefits Russian 🇷🇺 aggression.
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I for one will definitely be ignoring pesky health professionals & turning instead to newspaper columnists who backed Brexit, Boris Johnson, Donald Trump & Liz Truss for all my expert health advice during this very serious flu outbreak.
December 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I for one will definitely be ignoring pesky health professionals & turning instead to newspaper columnists who backed Brexit, Boris Johnson, Donald Trump & Liz Truss for all my expert health advice during this very serious flu outbreak.
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Wonderfully funny man who brought joy to millions of people. How many human beings can claim that?
RIP #stanleybaxter
RIP #stanleybaxter
December 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Wonderfully funny man who brought joy to millions of people. How many human beings can claim that?
RIP #stanleybaxter
RIP #stanleybaxter
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It is nonsensical (like most of what the right espouses) to complain about a lack of cohesion while demonising foreigners, deamnding their rights be lesser than locals, forcing them out of pathways to settlement & insisting on austerity for the services that could integrate them.
December 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
It is nonsensical (like most of what the right espouses) to complain about a lack of cohesion while demonising foreigners, deamnding their rights be lesser than locals, forcing them out of pathways to settlement & insisting on austerity for the services that could integrate them.
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Saddened to hear of the death of the legendary comic Stanley Baxter. From comedy films to large variety series to children's favourite Mr Majeika , Stanley was on our screens regularly for 30 years. Here Stanley plays 5 characters to show you how everyone loved the BBC Micro
December 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Saddened to hear of the death of the legendary comic Stanley Baxter. From comedy films to large variety series to children's favourite Mr Majeika , Stanley was on our screens regularly for 30 years. Here Stanley plays 5 characters to show you how everyone loved the BBC Micro
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🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
December 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
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Ben "science isn't an exact science" Bradley, a Lego version of the Pub Landlord, who once had to apologise for suggesting the involuntary sterilisation of the poor, and said he was a fan of police violence.
Wow. They really are building a dream-team over at Reform.
Wow. They really are building a dream-team over at Reform.
Former Tory MP Ben Bradley has now defected to Reform. They really are taking all the worst people from the Boris era.
December 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Ben "science isn't an exact science" Bradley, a Lego version of the Pub Landlord, who once had to apologise for suggesting the involuntary sterilisation of the poor, and said he was a fan of police violence.
Wow. They really are building a dream-team over at Reform.
Wow. They really are building a dream-team over at Reform.
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Nothing says "smash the political establishment" quite like begging the Prime Minister to put your mates in the unelected House of Lords.
December 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Nothing says "smash the political establishment" quite like begging the Prime Minister to put your mates in the unelected House of Lords.
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😡 This petition was rejected
On basis that government is not responsible for 'the particular individual'
🤪 Boris Johnson appointed Robbie Gibb!
If it's our public service broadcaster we need clearer governance
So we can use petition system to require Parliament to debate unsuitable board members
On basis that government is not responsible for 'the particular individual'
🤪 Boris Johnson appointed Robbie Gibb!
If it's our public service broadcaster we need clearer governance
So we can use petition system to require Parliament to debate unsuitable board members
I've started a petition to have Robbie Gibb removed from the BBC Board
Please support it
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Please support it
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Petition: Remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board
Remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board
petition.parliament.uk
December 10, 2025 at 7:02 AM
😡 This petition was rejected
On basis that government is not responsible for 'the particular individual'
🤪 Boris Johnson appointed Robbie Gibb!
If it's our public service broadcaster we need clearer governance
So we can use petition system to require Parliament to debate unsuitable board members
On basis that government is not responsible for 'the particular individual'
🤪 Boris Johnson appointed Robbie Gibb!
If it's our public service broadcaster we need clearer governance
So we can use petition system to require Parliament to debate unsuitable board members
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Time to move.
Pro-Brexit Majority Of 2016 'Has Literally Died Out', Polling Expert Reveals
The founder of YouGov said there is now an 8.1 million majority in favour of rejoining the EU.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Time to move.
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New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops