@thebelovedaunt.bsky.social
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I’ve just seen an American (well, supposedly) describe the UK as “our motherland” and that’s “why we care what happens to it.”
Guys. You literally celebrate Independence Day every year.
Guys. You literally celebrate Independence Day every year.
February 17, 2026 at 10:07 AM
I’ve just seen an American (well, supposedly) describe the UK as “our motherland” and that’s “why we care what happens to it.”
Guys. You literally celebrate Independence Day every year.
Guys. You literally celebrate Independence Day every year.
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Give politics now seems to be about dealing with the perpetual rejection of norms - an eternal carnival, take a moment this Shrove Tuesday to appreciate Pieter Bruegel's "The Fight Between Carnival and Lent"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fig...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fig...
The Fight Between Carnival and Lent - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 17, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Give politics now seems to be about dealing with the perpetual rejection of norms - an eternal carnival, take a moment this Shrove Tuesday to appreciate Pieter Bruegel's "The Fight Between Carnival and Lent"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fig...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fig...
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‘I think Tottenham fans deserve an explanation’
Who is Igor Tudor and can he steer Spurs to safety?
Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Who is Igor Tudor and can he steer Spurs to safety?
Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
February 17, 2026 at 9:01 AM
‘I think Tottenham fans deserve an explanation’
Who is Igor Tudor and can he steer Spurs to safety?
Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Who is Igor Tudor and can he steer Spurs to safety?
Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Behind a paywall, but this is journalism gold:
“The 53-year-old, of no fixed abode, also told the court he wanted to be deported to America - where he claimed he comes from - after he was sentenced.
“It is understood the defendant was born in Devon.”
“The 53-year-old, of no fixed abode, also told the court he wanted to be deported to America - where he claimed he comes from - after he was sentenced.
“It is understood the defendant was born in Devon.”
Man who made firebomb threats demands court refers to him as 'Prince Trump'
A man who made threats to firebomb probation office buildings in Suffolk told a Norwich court he should be referred to as Prince Trump.
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Behind a paywall, but this is journalism gold:
“The 53-year-old, of no fixed abode, also told the court he wanted to be deported to America - where he claimed he comes from - after he was sentenced.
“It is understood the defendant was born in Devon.”
“The 53-year-old, of no fixed abode, also told the court he wanted to be deported to America - where he claimed he comes from - after he was sentenced.
“It is understood the defendant was born in Devon.”
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Reform's polling is ~the lowest its been since last year's local elections
February 17, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Reform's polling is ~the lowest its been since last year's local elections
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Dispatches from the #GortonandDenton by-election: local community Facebook groups are being flooded with some really dodgy 💩.
One for my neighbours in Levy and for investigative journalists - not sure whom to talk to about it.
See a few screenshots here, and 🧵on why I think it's sus below.
One for my neighbours in Levy and for investigative journalists - not sure whom to talk to about it.
See a few screenshots here, and 🧵on why I think it's sus below.
February 16, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Dispatches from the #GortonandDenton by-election: local community Facebook groups are being flooded with some really dodgy 💩.
One for my neighbours in Levy and for investigative journalists - not sure whom to talk to about it.
See a few screenshots here, and 🧵on why I think it's sus below.
One for my neighbours in Levy and for investigative journalists - not sure whom to talk to about it.
See a few screenshots here, and 🧵on why I think it's sus below.
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Happy Jif Lemon Day to all who celebrate
February 17, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Happy Jif Lemon Day to all who celebrate
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We really do need to underline this for people - because somehow the prevaling myth seems to be Russia is winning: the invasion of Ukraine has been the largest political, military and strategic blunder by a state since the Franco-Prussian war. Maybe greater
Russia has lost on every concievable axis
Russia has lost on every concievable axis
Not a single strategic goal has been met. Russia's losing a Vietnam's worth of soldiers every few months. The economy is sprinting toward stagnation, while Moscow is turning more and more every month into a Chinese vassal—all while the Kremlin's allies topple elsewhere.
Staggering historic failure.
Staggering historic failure.
February 16, 2026 at 11:39 PM
We really do need to underline this for people - because somehow the prevaling myth seems to be Russia is winning: the invasion of Ukraine has been the largest political, military and strategic blunder by a state since the Franco-Prussian war. Maybe greater
Russia has lost on every concievable axis
Russia has lost on every concievable axis
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A 14th Century butterfly tile, presumably one of four that made up a circle, excavated from Beauchief Abbey, Sheffield. Acquired as part of the Thomas Bateman collection, now in Weston Park Museum.
#TilesonTuesday
#TilesonTuesday
February 17, 2026 at 7:34 AM
A 14th Century butterfly tile, presumably one of four that made up a circle, excavated from Beauchief Abbey, Sheffield. Acquired as part of the Thomas Bateman collection, now in Weston Park Museum.
#TilesonTuesday
#TilesonTuesday
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Powerful stuff.
February 17, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Powerful stuff.
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8 years after the collapse, Carillion CEO is fined £237,700.
The FCA says he was "aware of serious financial troubles ... failed to reflect this in company announcements".
8 years ... imagine if it was a less wealthy person.
Tory/Labour Govts promised corporate governance reform. None delivered.
The FCA says he was "aware of serious financial troubles ... failed to reflect this in company announcements".
8 years ... imagine if it was a less wealthy person.
Tory/Labour Govts promised corporate governance reform. None delivered.
FCA fines former chief executive of Carillion plc (in liquidation)
The FCA has fined Richard Howson £237,700 for his part in misleading statements being issued by Carillion plc.
www.fca.org.uk
February 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
8 years after the collapse, Carillion CEO is fined £237,700.
The FCA says he was "aware of serious financial troubles ... failed to reflect this in company announcements".
8 years ... imagine if it was a less wealthy person.
Tory/Labour Govts promised corporate governance reform. None delivered.
The FCA says he was "aware of serious financial troubles ... failed to reflect this in company announcements".
8 years ... imagine if it was a less wealthy person.
Tory/Labour Govts promised corporate governance reform. None delivered.
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I live in a block of 12 flats with one letterbox.
It’s very obvious that letters are only delivered twice a week when you get nothing for days and then 30 letters in one go
It’s very obvious that letters are only delivered twice a week when you get nothing for days and then 30 letters in one go
Cost of Privatisation
Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks', parcels prioritised
RM doesn't meet letter delivery targets. Urgent letters missed. Fines passed to customers
Profiteering:
Price Now: Ist class stamp £1.70; 2nd class 87p.
When privatised in 2013: 1st class 60p; 2nd class 50p.
Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks', parcels prioritised
RM doesn't meet letter delivery targets. Urgent letters missed. Fines passed to customers
Profiteering:
Price Now: Ist class stamp £1.70; 2nd class 87p.
When privatised in 2013: 1st class 60p; 2nd class 50p.
Royal Mail staff tell BBC letters sit undelivered as firm prioritises parcels
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM
I live in a block of 12 flats with one letterbox.
It’s very obvious that letters are only delivered twice a week when you get nothing for days and then 30 letters in one go
It’s very obvious that letters are only delivered twice a week when you get nothing for days and then 30 letters in one go
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Cost of Privatisation
Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks', parcels prioritised
RM doesn't meet letter delivery targets. Urgent letters missed. Fines passed to customers
Profiteering:
Price Now: Ist class stamp £1.70; 2nd class 87p.
When privatised in 2013: 1st class 60p; 2nd class 50p.
Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks', parcels prioritised
RM doesn't meet letter delivery targets. Urgent letters missed. Fines passed to customers
Profiteering:
Price Now: Ist class stamp £1.70; 2nd class 87p.
When privatised in 2013: 1st class 60p; 2nd class 50p.
Royal Mail staff tell BBC letters sit undelivered as firm prioritises parcels
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Cost of Privatisation
Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks', parcels prioritised
RM doesn't meet letter delivery targets. Urgent letters missed. Fines passed to customers
Profiteering:
Price Now: Ist class stamp £1.70; 2nd class 87p.
When privatised in 2013: 1st class 60p; 2nd class 50p.
Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks', parcels prioritised
RM doesn't meet letter delivery targets. Urgent letters missed. Fines passed to customers
Profiteering:
Price Now: Ist class stamp £1.70; 2nd class 87p.
When privatised in 2013: 1st class 60p; 2nd class 50p.
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Well now, would you look at that?
A massive study of NEARLY 300,000 people in the United States found that receiving an updated 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine REDUCED people’s risk of SEVERE disease AND death in ALL age groups, REGARDLESS of immunity from prior infection or vaccination.
A massive study of NEARLY 300,000 people in the United States found that receiving an updated 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine REDUCED people’s risk of SEVERE disease AND death in ALL age groups, REGARDLESS of immunity from prior infection or vaccination.
February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Well now, would you look at that?
A massive study of NEARLY 300,000 people in the United States found that receiving an updated 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine REDUCED people’s risk of SEVERE disease AND death in ALL age groups, REGARDLESS of immunity from prior infection or vaccination.
A massive study of NEARLY 300,000 people in the United States found that receiving an updated 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine REDUCED people’s risk of SEVERE disease AND death in ALL age groups, REGARDLESS of immunity from prior infection or vaccination.
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Connor Tomlinson who's position is literally "we must ban everyone who does not practice our national religion from public office, I am a Roman Catholic"
February 16, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Connor Tomlinson who's position is literally "we must ban everyone who does not practice our national religion from public office, I am a Roman Catholic"
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I have to say I'm against banning Jews, blacks and Asians from parliament and the civil service
Tomlinson (who advocates banning Jews, blacks & Asians from parliament and the civil service) endorsed Goodwin on Feb 4th saying he trusted him to "improve" Reform, despite CT being a vocal critic of Farage for having too soft & civic a project, rejecting ethnic nationalism
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February 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
I have to say I'm against banning Jews, blacks and Asians from parliament and the civil service
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This is blackout poetry to me
February 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
This is blackout poetry to me
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In the middle of ar street
February 16, 2026 at 7:39 PM
In the middle of ar street
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Hotel magnate Thomas Pritzker is retiring as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, after new documents were released detailing the extent of his association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Thomas Pritzker, Named in Epstein Files, Retires as Hyatt Executive Chairman
The hotelier communicated with both Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
on.wsj.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Hotel magnate Thomas Pritzker is retiring as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, after new documents were released detailing the extent of his association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Ah, but which brand of Christian?
February 16, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Ah, but which brand of Christian?
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Yes,,, your boy has taken a ride in the 4 man bobsled,,, but im an adrenaline junkie and needed to try skeleton. And now I’ve officially joined the team and am gonna try to start competing.
66 years old going 66 mph.
66 years old going 66 mph.
February 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Yes,,, your boy has taken a ride in the 4 man bobsled,,, but im an adrenaline junkie and needed to try skeleton. And now I’ve officially joined the team and am gonna try to start competing.
66 years old going 66 mph.
66 years old going 66 mph.
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Another example of the Italian Constitution saving the day. She may well have signed up as a full member otherwise. A strong constitution helps to stop or slow the slide to fascism, especially if it was written with that specific aim in mind.
Italy will attend Donald Trump's new Board of Peace only as an observer due to constitutional limitations, as Premier Giorgia Meloni faces harsh criticism at home.
Meloni: Italy to attend Trump's Board of Peace session as observer
Italy will attend Donald Trump's new Board of Peace only as an observer due to constitutional limitations, as Premier Giorgia Meloni faces harsh criticism at home.
l.euronews.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Another example of the Italian Constitution saving the day. She may well have signed up as a full member otherwise. A strong constitution helps to stop or slow the slide to fascism, especially if it was written with that specific aim in mind.
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