Stu in France
@stufloydy.bsky.social
Left wing, Tyke in France since 2005. Dad, husband, grandad. Ex drummer. Loves pizza and rugby. Régular at Stade de France. Allez les bleus ! Like cycling, walking, podcasts and reading. #FBPE. Born at 280 ppm. No DM's.
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Utterly chilling insight into how Keir Starmer's team has been operating from the beginning. As others have been pointing out for years, the Labour Party and the country have been taken for a ride. There was a coup within the party, using a host of dirty tricks.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour minister falsely linked journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network in emails to GCHQ
Exclusive: Josh Simons pressed intelligence officials to investigate reporters, in emails described as ‘McCarthyite smear’
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Utterly chilling insight into how Keir Starmer's team has been operating from the beginning. As others have been pointing out for years, the Labour Party and the country have been taken for a ride. There was a coup within the party, using a host of dirty tricks.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Most Britons can't make political donations/bribes and are made to suffer.
14.2m live in poverty
120,000 a year die in fuel poverty
300,000 a year die prematurely awaiting hospital appointment.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in tax than the richest 20%.
Is democracy possible?
14.2m live in poverty
120,000 a year die in fuel poverty
300,000 a year die prematurely awaiting hospital appointment.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in tax than the richest 20%.
Is democracy possible?
We need to get serious about tackling corruption through political donations
The government's reforms are welcome but they won't end political corruption
leftfootforward.org
February 20, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Most Britons can't make political donations/bribes and are made to suffer.
14.2m live in poverty
120,000 a year die in fuel poverty
300,000 a year die prematurely awaiting hospital appointment.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in tax than the richest 20%.
Is democracy possible?
14.2m live in poverty
120,000 a year die in fuel poverty
300,000 a year die prematurely awaiting hospital appointment.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in tax than the richest 20%.
Is democracy possible?
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Donald Trump’s approach to peacemaking is deeply flawed.
Trump’s diplomatic blitz exposes a misunderstanding of peacemaking
Donald Trump’s approach to peacemaking is deeply flawed.
tcnv.link
February 20, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Donald Trump’s approach to peacemaking is deeply flawed.
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BBC bosses don't seem to care
their right-wing bias is getting
dangerously close to election criminality
"The Green Party have slated the BBC after it handed Reform UK their third Question Time slot in a row the week before a crucial by-election in England"
via The National Newspaper
their right-wing bias is getting
dangerously close to election criminality
"The Green Party have slated the BBC after it handed Reform UK their third Question Time slot in a row the week before a crucial by-election in England"
via The National Newspaper
February 20, 2026 at 7:48 AM
BBC bosses don't seem to care
their right-wing bias is getting
dangerously close to election criminality
"The Green Party have slated the BBC after it handed Reform UK their third Question Time slot in a row the week before a crucial by-election in England"
via The National Newspaper
their right-wing bias is getting
dangerously close to election criminality
"The Green Party have slated the BBC after it handed Reform UK their third Question Time slot in a row the week before a crucial by-election in England"
via The National Newspaper
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If Gordon Brown really played a role in securing justice against Andrew, he really will go down as the best PM we had in the last few decades.
His post PM reputation rescued akin to Jimmy Carter's
His post PM reputation rescued akin to Jimmy Carter's
February 19, 2026 at 3:22 PM
If Gordon Brown really played a role in securing justice against Andrew, he really will go down as the best PM we had in the last few decades.
His post PM reputation rescued akin to Jimmy Carter's
His post PM reputation rescued akin to Jimmy Carter's
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Buckingham Palace has a long and ruthless tradition of distancing itself from scandal. Nothing matters to the Firm more than the perpetuation of the Firm itself.
Be wary of stories that seek to put Charles and Co in a good light because a lot of it is nothing more than crisis and PR management.
Be wary of stories that seek to put Charles and Co in a good light because a lot of it is nothing more than crisis and PR management.
February 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Buckingham Palace has a long and ruthless tradition of distancing itself from scandal. Nothing matters to the Firm more than the perpetuation of the Firm itself.
Be wary of stories that seek to put Charles and Co in a good light because a lot of it is nothing more than crisis and PR management.
Be wary of stories that seek to put Charles and Co in a good light because a lot of it is nothing more than crisis and PR management.
Got to have something to look forward to, right?
Australia, here we come!
We just have to sell our house and business now...
Australia, here we come!
We just have to sell our house and business now...
February 20, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Got to have something to look forward to, right?
Australia, here we come!
We just have to sell our house and business now...
Australia, here we come!
We just have to sell our house and business now...
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HELLO?!?
We’ve only been saying this for 16 months now!!!!
We’ve only been saying this for 16 months now!!!!
February 19, 2026 at 1:22 PM
HELLO?!?
We’ve only been saying this for 16 months now!!!!
We’ve only been saying this for 16 months now!!!!
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it’s so cool everything is either a scam or designed to take away human rights or both now
February 20, 2026 at 4:52 AM
it’s so cool everything is either a scam or designed to take away human rights or both now
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We’ve all had enough of politicians lying to us, right?
Reckon on that we can all agree
Which is why I’m absolutely buzzing for this legislation that would criminalise lying in politics
…”punishable by up to two years in jail!”
GAME-CHANGER
news.sky.com/story/hillsb...
Reckon on that we can all agree
Which is why I’m absolutely buzzing for this legislation that would criminalise lying in politics
…”punishable by up to two years in jail!”
GAME-CHANGER
news.sky.com/story/hillsb...
Hillsborough Law will 'criminalise lying' by senior ministers, say campaigners
It's via a new standalone offence - which will apply to the prime minister - of "misleading the public", punishable by up to two years in jail.
news.sky.com
February 20, 2026 at 7:24 AM
We’ve all had enough of politicians lying to us, right?
Reckon on that we can all agree
Which is why I’m absolutely buzzing for this legislation that would criminalise lying in politics
…”punishable by up to two years in jail!”
GAME-CHANGER
news.sky.com/story/hillsb...
Reckon on that we can all agree
Which is why I’m absolutely buzzing for this legislation that would criminalise lying in politics
…”punishable by up to two years in jail!”
GAME-CHANGER
news.sky.com/story/hillsb...
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It would be ironic if the #EpsteinFiles ended up bringing down the British monarchy, but the criminal in the White House remained in power. What does it say about American democracy that the President can lie with impunity? #Trumpland #TrumpCrimePresident
February 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
It would be ironic if the #EpsteinFiles ended up bringing down the British monarchy, but the criminal in the White House remained in power. What does it say about American democracy that the President can lie with impunity? #Trumpland #TrumpCrimePresident
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Virginia Giuffre’s Brother: It was disgraceful that Bondi couldn't even acknowledge us because if they did that, then they would admit wrongdoing. Our president can't do that. The reason is he is potentially implicated in these files. He may have to answer some questions himself.
February 20, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Virginia Giuffre’s Brother: It was disgraceful that Bondi couldn't even acknowledge us because if they did that, then they would admit wrongdoing. Our president can't do that. The reason is he is potentially implicated in these files. He may have to answer some questions himself.
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Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Peter Thiel, all have made their vast fortunes through crime and all their assets can be seized through civil forfeiture
February 19, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Peter Thiel, all have made their vast fortunes through crime and all their assets can be seized through civil forfeiture
A raclette is not just great among friends. It's also great whilst watching the GB Suisse men's curling semi final!
Coppa, speck, chorizo with oozy melted cheese, boiled potatoes, peppers and onions.
🤤
Oh, and a nice Malbec from Lidl. We know how to live a little!
#WinterOlympics
Coppa, speck, chorizo with oozy melted cheese, boiled potatoes, peppers and onions.
🤤
Oh, and a nice Malbec from Lidl. We know how to live a little!
#WinterOlympics
February 19, 2026 at 7:05 PM
A raclette is not just great among friends. It's also great whilst watching the GB Suisse men's curling semi final!
Coppa, speck, chorizo with oozy melted cheese, boiled potatoes, peppers and onions.
🤤
Oh, and a nice Malbec from Lidl. We know how to live a little!
#WinterOlympics
Coppa, speck, chorizo with oozy melted cheese, boiled potatoes, peppers and onions.
🤤
Oh, and a nice Malbec from Lidl. We know how to live a little!
#WinterOlympics
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Elon will never make it to Mars.
Elon will never make it to the moon.
Elon will never transfer his brain into a computer.
Elon will never attain immortality.
Elon will never quit doing drugs.
Elon will never be loved.
Elon will never make it to the moon.
Elon will never transfer his brain into a computer.
Elon will never attain immortality.
Elon will never quit doing drugs.
Elon will never be loved.
February 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Elon will never make it to Mars.
Elon will never make it to the moon.
Elon will never transfer his brain into a computer.
Elon will never attain immortality.
Elon will never quit doing drugs.
Elon will never be loved.
Elon will never make it to the moon.
Elon will never transfer his brain into a computer.
Elon will never attain immortality.
Elon will never quit doing drugs.
Elon will never be loved.
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Kaitlan Collins responds to Trump saying 'I don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile': "You shouldn’t smile when you’re asking questions about a sex trafficker."
February 18, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Kaitlan Collins responds to Trump saying 'I don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile': "You shouldn’t smile when you’re asking questions about a sex trafficker."
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For those - including myself - who can't watch this on iPlayer, here's the interview on YouTube:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cMA5...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cMA5...
Gisèle Pelicot: The Newsnight Interview
YouTube video by BBC News
m.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM
For those - including myself - who can't watch this on iPlayer, here's the interview on YouTube:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cMA5...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cMA5...
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Important interview with Gisele Pelicot and the bravery she has shown in her determination that 'shame has to change sides.'
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Gisèle Pelicot: The Newsnight Interview
In an exclusive UK interview, Victoria Derbyshire talks to Gisèle Pelicot in Paris about the 2024 trial of her husband and 50 other men, the public's support and her future.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Important interview with Gisele Pelicot and the bravery she has shown in her determination that 'shame has to change sides.'
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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AOC on Randy Fine: “This is genuinely one of the most disgusting statements I have ever seen issued by an American official — It should not stop shocking us that the Republican Party openly embraces this — Fine should be censured & stripped of committees. To ignore this is to accept & normalize it”
February 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
AOC on Randy Fine: “This is genuinely one of the most disgusting statements I have ever seen issued by an American official — It should not stop shocking us that the Republican Party openly embraces this — Fine should be censured & stripped of committees. To ignore this is to accept & normalize it”
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They've voted Labour all their lives.
Now they'll never vote Labour again.
Now they'll never vote Labour again.
February 17, 2026 at 7:13 PM
They've voted Labour all their lives.
Now they'll never vote Labour again.
Now they'll never vote Labour again.
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What would normally be presidency-ending scandals not even a blip on the radar
Daily
Daily
February 17, 2026 at 2:48 PM
What would normally be presidency-ending scandals not even a blip on the radar
Daily
Daily
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Stephen Colbert says he was told by CBS lawyers "in no uncertain terms" that he could not have Texas State Rep. James Talarico on his program.
"Because my network clearly doesn't want us to talk about this, let's talk about this."
"Because my network clearly doesn't want us to talk about this, let's talk about this."
Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Stephen Colbert says he was told by CBS lawyers "in no uncertain terms" that he could not have Texas State Rep. James Talarico on his program.
"Because my network clearly doesn't want us to talk about this, let's talk about this."
"Because my network clearly doesn't want us to talk about this, let's talk about this."
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When I ran for leader, I said we're going to make the Labour Government more worried about losing seats to the Green Party - than to Reform.
We're making this happen in Gorton & Denton. This is about our country.
Volunteer in the next 9 days!
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
We're making this happen in Gorton & Denton. This is about our country.
Volunteer in the next 9 days!
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
National Action Days - Green Party
Now is the time to get involved and get Greens elected. See below for action days across the country and sign up now to be part of a winning team.
greenparty.org.uk
February 17, 2026 at 9:57 AM
When I ran for leader, I said we're going to make the Labour Government more worried about losing seats to the Green Party - than to Reform.
We're making this happen in Gorton & Denton. This is about our country.
Volunteer in the next 9 days!
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
We're making this happen in Gorton & Denton. This is about our country.
Volunteer in the next 9 days!
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
