Setanta Og
@setantaog.bsky.social
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Spreading BS is a way of life at the BBC.
Maybe it should come with a warning, facts infrequent and usually out of date.
Maybe it should come with a warning, facts infrequent and usually out of date.
November 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Spreading BS is a way of life at the BBC.
Maybe it should come with a warning, facts infrequent and usually out of date.
Maybe it should come with a warning, facts infrequent and usually out of date.
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They're all kicking off.
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
They're all kicking off.
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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No Reform representative was available to appear on the Laura Kuenssberg show, due to a fear of being asked about me being a Nazi at school or my senior colleague being a convicted traitor.
November 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
No Reform representative was available to appear on the Laura Kuenssberg show, due to a fear of being asked about me being a Nazi at school or my senior colleague being a convicted traitor.
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Our Chairperson Zoë Lawlor @zazafl.bsky.social at our National March for Palestine. #SanctionsNow
"Enact the Occupied Territories Bill, sanction Israel, cease all trade, stop Israeli weapons overflying, get the US military out of Shannon, sanction this genocidal apartheid state now."
#FreePalestine
"Enact the Occupied Territories Bill, sanction Israel, cease all trade, stop Israeli weapons overflying, get the US military out of Shannon, sanction this genocidal apartheid state now."
#FreePalestine
November 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Our Chairperson Zoë Lawlor @zazafl.bsky.social at our National March for Palestine. #SanctionsNow
"Enact the Occupied Territories Bill, sanction Israel, cease all trade, stop Israeli weapons overflying, get the US military out of Shannon, sanction this genocidal apartheid state now."
#FreePalestine
"Enact the Occupied Territories Bill, sanction Israel, cease all trade, stop Israeli weapons overflying, get the US military out of Shannon, sanction this genocidal apartheid state now."
#FreePalestine
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So so close to £200,000!
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here: help us deliver it
Hope is here. In just 5 hours, we hit our £100,000 target. We're doubling our target. Let's take the fight to Reform in May.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
So so close to £200,000!
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
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Do Labour MPs think they're gonna get away with doubling down?
Everyone is struggling. Meanwhile the super rich get richer.
No wonder they're spiralling. The alternative is here.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Everyone is struggling. Meanwhile the super rich get richer.
No wonder they're spiralling. The alternative is here.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The OBR downgraded productivity by £16billion. It's not, 'made up' Zack. Have another read.
New taxes on remote gambling, dividends, a mansion tax on homes worth more than £2million.
450,000 children lifted out of poverty. £150 off energy bills next year.
Progressive choices. That's who we are.
New taxes on remote gambling, dividends, a mansion tax on homes worth more than £2million.
450,000 children lifted out of poverty. £150 off energy bills next year.
Progressive choices. That's who we are.
Rachel Reeves says on Laura Kuenssberg that she's asking working people to pay a little bit more.
This was all under the cover of a made up "black hole" whilst refusing to tax the super rich.
This Labour Government showing again exactly who they are and who they serve.
This was all under the cover of a made up "black hole" whilst refusing to tax the super rich.
This Labour Government showing again exactly who they are and who they serve.
November 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Do Labour MPs think they're gonna get away with doubling down?
Everyone is struggling. Meanwhile the super rich get richer.
No wonder they're spiralling. The alternative is here.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Everyone is struggling. Meanwhile the super rich get richer.
No wonder they're spiralling. The alternative is here.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Published two weeks ago - will keep posting here until there is another article supporting Irish neutrality published in a national paper.
Remember, a large majority of Irish people support neutrality and our President won the popular vote in large part due to her vocal position on neutrality.
Remember, a large majority of Irish people support neutrality and our President won the popular vote in large part due to her vocal position on neutrality.
November 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Published two weeks ago - will keep posting here until there is another article supporting Irish neutrality published in a national paper.
Remember, a large majority of Irish people support neutrality and our President won the popular vote in large part due to her vocal position on neutrality.
Remember, a large majority of Irish people support neutrality and our President won the popular vote in large part due to her vocal position on neutrality.
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Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
Global Black Friday Strikes Against Amazon Target 'Techno-Authoritarian' Assault on Workers | Common Dreams
"We are joining Make Amazon Pay to demand the most basic rights: safety, dignity, and the chance to go home alive," said one Amazon worker from India.
www.commondreams.org
November 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
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The stark difference in priorities between the Green Party and Labour has never been so clear.
Vote Green Party.
If you really want to send a clear message, then join the UK Green Party. It was one of my better decisions.
Vote Green Party.
If you really want to send a clear message, then join the UK Green Party. It was one of my better decisions.
The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The stark difference in priorities between the Green Party and Labour has never been so clear.
Vote Green Party.
If you really want to send a clear message, then join the UK Green Party. It was one of my better decisions.
Vote Green Party.
If you really want to send a clear message, then join the UK Green Party. It was one of my better decisions.
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UN report accuses Israel of 'de facto' state policy of torture - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-report-accuses-israel-de-facto-state-policy-torture
UN report accuses Israel of 'de facto' state policy of torture
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<p>The UN Committee Against Torture said on Friday that use of torture by the Israeli state was "organised and widespread" and had greatly increased since the beginning of the war on Gaza on 7 October 2023.</p>
<p>The report noted that Israel had no legislation criminalising torture, and said its legislation allowed public officials to be exempted from criminal culpability under the principle of "necessity".</p>
<p>"The committee was deeply concerned about reports indicating a de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture and ill-treatment during the reporting period, which had gravely intensified since 7 October 2023," the report said.</p>
<p>"It also expressed its concern that a range of policies adopted by Israel in the course of its continued unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, if implemented in the manner alleged, would amount to cruel, inhuman or degrading living conditions for the Palestinian population."</p>
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November 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
UN report accuses Israel of 'de facto' state policy of torture - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-report-accuses-israel-de-facto-state-policy-torture
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And this is why Zack Polanski is doing so well. Politics and our country would benefit immensely from vaguely human politicians who have ideas, discuss them and believe in them. Be the change you want to see...
If, when being interviewed, politicians just spoke normally, not repeating the same scripted response over and over again, we'd hate them a little less. Not a lot, but a little bit.
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
And this is why Zack Polanski is doing so well. Politics and our country would benefit immensely from vaguely human politicians who have ideas, discuss them and believe in them. Be the change you want to see...
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If you have seen how hard @zackpolanski.bsky.social has been working and you like what he has been saying then chuck a few quid this way to help fight the local elections. Amazing things can happen when we all do a little bit ❤️❤️❤️
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
If you have seen how hard @zackpolanski.bsky.social has been working and you like what he has been saying then chuck a few quid this way to help fight the local elections. Amazing things can happen when we all do a little bit ❤️❤️❤️
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I don’t want to jinx anything but it’s great to see Zack Polanski surging ahead in the polls. He speaks with such compassion, honesty, and integrity that it’s no surprise he’s so popular.
youtu.be/7gaP6rXCsyw?...
youtu.be/7gaP6rXCsyw?...
Zack Polanski SCHOOLS Evan Davis Live On Air!
YouTube video by Antony Jones
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I don’t want to jinx anything but it’s great to see Zack Polanski surging ahead in the polls. He speaks with such compassion, honesty, and integrity that it’s no surprise he’s so popular.
youtu.be/7gaP6rXCsyw?...
youtu.be/7gaP6rXCsyw?...
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The streets are with Palestine!
#FreePalestine
Thousands march in Dublin in solidarity with Palestine
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
#FreePalestine
Thousands march in Dublin in solidarity with Palestine
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Thousands march in Dublin in solidarity with Palestine
Thousands of people have marched in Dublin as part of a global day of solidarity with Palestine.
www.rte.ie
November 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The streets are with Palestine!
#FreePalestine
Thousands march in Dublin in solidarity with Palestine
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
#FreePalestine
Thousands march in Dublin in solidarity with Palestine
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
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If ReformUK get into government next time then we can kiss goodbye to:
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
November 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
If ReformUK get into government next time then we can kiss goodbye to:
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
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The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
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Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
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UK politics live – latest updates
Criminals will be stopped from “gaming the system” by choosing trial by jury in order to increase the chances of proceedings collapsing, the courts minister has said, promising to enact radical changes to limit jury trials by the next election.
Drug dealers and career criminals were “laughing in the dock” knowing cases can take years to come to trial, Sarah Sackman told the Guardian, saying inaction would be a road to “chaos and ruin”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
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A reminder, Centrist have elected a leader and voted for a party thay serves above all else the interests of a FOREIGN, GENOCIDAL, APARTHEID STATE and has insourced the jailing of its enemies....BRITISH CITIZENS!!!
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A reminder, Centrist have elected a leader and voted for a party thay serves above all else the interests of a FOREIGN, GENOCIDAL, APARTHEID STATE and has insourced the jailing of its enemies....BRITISH CITIZENS!!!
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The kids are alright.
"The Green Party leader Zack Polanski also spoke at the event but received a markedly more positive reception from the young crowd. Once finished, he received raptures of applause from the students, with many even standing up and cheering."
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The kids are alright.
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BREAKING:
Cost of Living could plummet as both Labour MPs and right wing commentators join forces to give Green Party free rent in their heads.
Obsessed.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Cost of Living could plummet as both Labour MPs and right wing commentators join forces to give Green Party free rent in their heads.
Obsessed.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
BREAKING:
Cost of Living could plummet as both Labour MPs and right wing commentators join forces to give Green Party free rent in their heads.
Obsessed.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Cost of Living could plummet as both Labour MPs and right wing commentators join forces to give Green Party free rent in their heads.
Obsessed.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Best understood, Labour's attack on juries, as a further lurch towards authoritarianism. Who, now, will stand in the way of a State that wants to imprison its opponents?
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Best understood, Labour's attack on juries, as a further lurch towards authoritarianism. Who, now, will stand in the way of a State that wants to imprison its opponents?
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The very first thing the Prime Minister does is use the household budget metaphor.
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The very first thing the Prime Minister does is use the household budget metaphor.
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?