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😡 Four former defence insiders hired by Palantir in a single year.
A £240m MoD contract awarded without competition.
A “strategic partnership” announced soon after.
The revolving door between defence and big tech is spinning fast.
A £240m MoD contract awarded without competition.
A “strategic partnership” announced soon after.
The revolving door between defence and big tech is spinning fast.
The great Ministry of Defence-to-Palantir pipeline
Senior defence officials are moving into Palantir roles as the company secures ever-deeper footholds across government
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 12:32 PM
😡 Four former defence insiders hired by Palantir in a single year.
A £240m MoD contract awarded without competition.
A “strategic partnership” announced soon after.
The revolving door between defence and big tech is spinning fast.
A £240m MoD contract awarded without competition.
A “strategic partnership” announced soon after.
The revolving door between defence and big tech is spinning fast.
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Nails it!
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Nails it!
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My son cut off his finger tip in the kitchen. I fished it out of the sink trap and took it with us to A&E. I earnestly presented it to the doctor, who identified it as a baked bean 🙄
February 1, 2026 at 11:33 AM
My son cut off his finger tip in the kitchen. I fished it out of the sink trap and took it with us to A&E. I earnestly presented it to the doctor, who identified it as a baked bean 🙄
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The government will announce a cap on ground rents paid by leaseholders in England and Wales on Tuesday morning.
Labour's 2024 election manifesto promised to "tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges"👏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Labour's 2024 election manifesto promised to "tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges"👏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced
The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 6:10 AM
The government will announce a cap on ground rents paid by leaseholders in England and Wales on Tuesday morning.
Labour's 2024 election manifesto promised to "tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges"👏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Labour's 2024 election manifesto promised to "tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges"👏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Starmer’s calm diplomacy makes mistake of assuming Trump is a sentient being | John Crace
Starmer’s calm diplomacy makes mistake of assuming Trump is a sentient being | John Crace
PM’s effort to take heat out of Greenland situation is yet another humiliation in his relationship with The Donald
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Starmer’s calm diplomacy makes mistake of assuming Trump is a sentient being | John Crace
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Trump is threatening new tariffs on the UK and seven other European countries unless we give in to his plans to take over Greenland.
The thought of our us giving in to these threats makes me so angry. So I've just signed this petition calling for Keir Starmer to stand firm. 38d.gs/trump_gl_df
The thought of our us giving in to these threats makes me so angry. So I've just signed this petition calling for Keir Starmer to stand firm. 38d.gs/trump_gl_df
Sign the petition: Tell Keir Starmer: Don't back down over Trump's Greenland tariff threats.
Trump is threatening the UK & 7 other supposed allies with more tariffs unless he gets his hands on Greenland. This can't be allowed to happen. Join me and sign the petition telling Keir Starmer not t...
38d.gs
January 18, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Trump is threatening new tariffs on the UK and seven other European countries unless we give in to his plans to take over Greenland.
The thought of our us giving in to these threats makes me so angry. So I've just signed this petition calling for Keir Starmer to stand firm. 38d.gs/trump_gl_df
The thought of our us giving in to these threats makes me so angry. So I've just signed this petition calling for Keir Starmer to stand firm. 38d.gs/trump_gl_df
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twitter is the core tool of the global export of fascism
not that many people use it, but it's rapidly indoctrinating journalists & other elites
not that many people use it, but it's rapidly indoctrinating journalists & other elites
January 11, 2026 at 12:39 PM
twitter is the core tool of the global export of fascism
not that many people use it, but it's rapidly indoctrinating journalists & other elites
not that many people use it, but it's rapidly indoctrinating journalists & other elites
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The Bay City Times
Bay City,Michigan
January 05,1919
Bay City,Michigan
January 05,1919
January 10, 2026 at 4:08 AM
The Bay City Times
Bay City,Michigan
January 05,1919
Bay City,Michigan
January 05,1919
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I'm 65, never been in a political party before but I joined the @greenparty.org.uk today. Thank you @zackpolanski.bsky.social for giving me a little hope in these troubled times.
January 5, 2026 at 12:27 PM
I'm 65, never been in a political party before but I joined the @greenparty.org.uk today. Thank you @zackpolanski.bsky.social for giving me a little hope in these troubled times.
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
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Happy New Year.
THERE. I said it & I really mean it, even though the odds are it will be every bit as challenging & frustrating as the last one.
THERE. I said it & I really mean it, even though the odds are it will be every bit as challenging & frustrating as the last one.
a man with a beard and a black shirt is sitting in a dark room and says `` not amused '' .
ALT: a man with a beard and a black shirt is sitting in a dark room and says `` not amused '' .
media.tenor.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Happy New Year.
THERE. I said it & I really mean it, even though the odds are it will be every bit as challenging & frustrating as the last one.
THERE. I said it & I really mean it, even though the odds are it will be every bit as challenging & frustrating as the last one.
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Full Moon January 2026: Exactly When To See A ‘Wolf Supermoon’ Rise
www.forbes.com/sites/jamiec... (Photo: Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
www.forbes.com/sites/jamiec... (Photo: Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
December 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Full Moon January 2026: Exactly When To See A ‘Wolf Supermoon’ Rise
www.forbes.com/sites/jamiec... (Photo: Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
www.forbes.com/sites/jamiec... (Photo: Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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A blessed St Stephen’s Day to all deacons everywhere! (illumination from an Armenian manuscript)
December 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A blessed St Stephen’s Day to all deacons everywhere! (illumination from an Armenian manuscript)
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I am incredibly, indescribably and forever grateful to the #NHS for once again saving my life.
The only downside being that I can no longer present Tonight on the Mead Hall menu.
BECAUSE WHO WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT RUBBERY BEIGE TASTELESS SHITE?
Scraps and scrapings by the leper gate as ever.
The only downside being that I can no longer present Tonight on the Mead Hall menu.
BECAUSE WHO WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT RUBBERY BEIGE TASTELESS SHITE?
Scraps and scrapings by the leper gate as ever.
December 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I am incredibly, indescribably and forever grateful to the #NHS for once again saving my life.
The only downside being that I can no longer present Tonight on the Mead Hall menu.
BECAUSE WHO WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT RUBBERY BEIGE TASTELESS SHITE?
Scraps and scrapings by the leper gate as ever.
The only downside being that I can no longer present Tonight on the Mead Hall menu.
BECAUSE WHO WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT RUBBERY BEIGE TASTELESS SHITE?
Scraps and scrapings by the leper gate as ever.
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Oh GB News. Have a day off and enjoy a mince pie.
How dare I talk positively about migration & refugee rights at this time of year that should be about *checks notes* good tidings and warm wishes.
Tune in at 3pm to watch and judge for yourself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
How dare I talk positively about migration & refugee rights at this time of year that should be about *checks notes* good tidings and warm wishes.
Tune in at 3pm to watch and judge for yourself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
December 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Oh GB News. Have a day off and enjoy a mince pie.
How dare I talk positively about migration & refugee rights at this time of year that should be about *checks notes* good tidings and warm wishes.
Tune in at 3pm to watch and judge for yourself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
How dare I talk positively about migration & refugee rights at this time of year that should be about *checks notes* good tidings and warm wishes.
Tune in at 3pm to watch and judge for yourself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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British Quakers are refusing room bookings from terfs as policy.
If you were waiting for an org to stand up for LGBTQIA+ rights, and unflinchingly withstand bullying and lawfare, here you go, friends.
Good luck to the raging bigots, they'll get nowhere with threats.
If you were waiting for an org to stand up for LGBTQIA+ rights, and unflinchingly withstand bullying and lawfare, here you go, friends.
Good luck to the raging bigots, they'll get nowhere with threats.
December 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
British Quakers are refusing room bookings from terfs as policy.
If you were waiting for an org to stand up for LGBTQIA+ rights, and unflinchingly withstand bullying and lawfare, here you go, friends.
Good luck to the raging bigots, they'll get nowhere with threats.
If you were waiting for an org to stand up for LGBTQIA+ rights, and unflinchingly withstand bullying and lawfare, here you go, friends.
Good luck to the raging bigots, they'll get nowhere with threats.
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Blep! 💩
December 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Blep! 💩
Argh! 💀 🌊
December 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Argh! 💀 🌊
Argh!, ah well, at least I'll be with family in Cambridgeshire next week!
Flood Alert for River Ouzel in Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes
Flood Alert for River Ouzel in Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes
High river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 20 December 2025
Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on Saturday 20th December 2025 or as the situation changes.
www.floodmapper.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Argh!, ah well, at least I'll be with family in Cambridgeshire next week!
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Things are going great over at X, The Everything App
December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Things are going great over at X, The Everything App
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Listen, Elementary fans, I KNOW, ok? I am aware. I missed it in real time and now there are seven seasons and I have adhd and no hope of catching up.
This is a me problem.
This is a me problem.
December 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Listen, Elementary fans, I KNOW, ok? I am aware. I missed it in real time and now there are seven seasons and I have adhd and no hope of catching up.
This is a me problem.
This is a me problem.
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Brass Eye changed my life. Then I fell out of love with it, and then fell in love with it again. This is the story of how that happened - thanks to a documentary that reminded everyone that it really just was a TV show after all...
timworthington.org/2017/10/18/e...
timworthington.org/2017/10/18/e...
Executive Producer: Belinda Carlisle
A look at the Chris Morris documentary Oxide Ghosts, and how it made me excited about Brass Eye all over again.
timworthington.org
December 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Brass Eye changed my life. Then I fell out of love with it, and then fell in love with it again. This is the story of how that happened - thanks to a documentary that reminded everyone that it really just was a TV show after all...
timworthington.org/2017/10/18/e...
timworthington.org/2017/10/18/e...