@tonys2009.bsky.social
The news on LBC reporting on the BBC / Trump.
And of course, they had to get Farage in to talk about, but no other MP.
Bias? Too bloody right!
And of course, they had to get Farage in to talk about, but no other MP.
Bias? Too bloody right!
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The news on LBC reporting on the BBC / Trump.
And of course, they had to get Farage in to talk about, but no other MP.
Bias? Too bloody right!
And of course, they had to get Farage in to talk about, but no other MP.
Bias? Too bloody right!
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I decided to spend this remembrance day educating myself about the sacrifices we're supposed to be remembering.
I now live on the atlantic coast of France, so decided to learn something about of the second world war here.
As a result, I've been down the most amazing rabbit hole of discovery...
I now live on the atlantic coast of France, so decided to learn something about of the second world war here.
As a result, I've been down the most amazing rabbit hole of discovery...
November 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I decided to spend this remembrance day educating myself about the sacrifices we're supposed to be remembering.
I now live on the atlantic coast of France, so decided to learn something about of the second world war here.
As a result, I've been down the most amazing rabbit hole of discovery...
I now live on the atlantic coast of France, so decided to learn something about of the second world war here.
As a result, I've been down the most amazing rabbit hole of discovery...
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The signs from Australia (their worst flu season on record), Japan (where they’ve had to close schools) and India indicate that this could be a long, drawn out flu season here with hospitals at capacity
If you haven’t had your flu vax get it
Covid as well if possible
inews.co.uk/news/doctors...
If you haven’t had your flu vax get it
Covid as well if possible
inews.co.uk/news/doctors...
Why doctors fear this winter's flu crisis will be the worst in years
An aggressive strain of flu causing record-breaking cases in Australia has been an early warning sign for the UK
inews.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The signs from Australia (their worst flu season on record), Japan (where they’ve had to close schools) and India indicate that this could be a long, drawn out flu season here with hospitals at capacity
If you haven’t had your flu vax get it
Covid as well if possible
inews.co.uk/news/doctors...
If you haven’t had your flu vax get it
Covid as well if possible
inews.co.uk/news/doctors...
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That WW2 veteran who says that winning the war "wasn't worth it" for the state we are now in is just plain wrong.
Naziism was an evil that caused the deaths of millions and the systematic murder of millions more. Defeating it was necessary.
We need to stop treating every old person as a holy sage.
Naziism was an evil that caused the deaths of millions and the systematic murder of millions more. Defeating it was necessary.
We need to stop treating every old person as a holy sage.
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
That WW2 veteran who says that winning the war "wasn't worth it" for the state we are now in is just plain wrong.
Naziism was an evil that caused the deaths of millions and the systematic murder of millions more. Defeating it was necessary.
We need to stop treating every old person as a holy sage.
Naziism was an evil that caused the deaths of millions and the systematic murder of millions more. Defeating it was necessary.
We need to stop treating every old person as a holy sage.
Yesterday, was the third local by-election in 4 weeks.
Wellington (Somerset) town council.
Liberal Democrat 471
Reform 212
Conservative 100
Labour 26
Independent 12
Turnout 37.4%
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Wellington (Somerset) town council.
Liberal Democrat 471
Reform 212
Conservative 100
Labour 26
Independent 12
Turnout 37.4%
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Yesterday, was the third local by-election in 4 weeks.
Wellington (Somerset) town council.
Liberal Democrat 471
Reform 212
Conservative 100
Labour 26
Independent 12
Turnout 37.4%
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Wellington (Somerset) town council.
Liberal Democrat 471
Reform 212
Conservative 100
Labour 26
Independent 12
Turnout 37.4%
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Out canvassing today. Funny what you find hidden in back streets
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Out canvassing today. Funny what you find hidden in back streets
Right Wingers / Republicans are losing their minds over Mamdani's win in NYC.
Their backers are spending a ton of money creating AI videos & pictures, insulting the people that voted for Mamdani. They're all over socials.
Their backers are spending a ton of money creating AI videos & pictures, insulting the people that voted for Mamdani. They're all over socials.
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Right Wingers / Republicans are losing their minds over Mamdani's win in NYC.
Their backers are spending a ton of money creating AI videos & pictures, insulting the people that voted for Mamdani. They're all over socials.
Their backers are spending a ton of money creating AI videos & pictures, insulting the people that voted for Mamdani. They're all over socials.
SWMBO's cat is at least 18 years old (probably a bit older).
He seems to be suffering from some form of cat dementia.
We clean out the litter tray, and he walks over, sniffs it, and then puts his front paws in the tray, back paws outside; and wees all over the floor.
Frustrating!
He seems to be suffering from some form of cat dementia.
We clean out the litter tray, and he walks over, sniffs it, and then puts his front paws in the tray, back paws outside; and wees all over the floor.
Frustrating!
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
SWMBO's cat is at least 18 years old (probably a bit older).
He seems to be suffering from some form of cat dementia.
We clean out the litter tray, and he walks over, sniffs it, and then puts his front paws in the tray, back paws outside; and wees all over the floor.
Frustrating!
He seems to be suffering from some form of cat dementia.
We clean out the litter tray, and he walks over, sniffs it, and then puts his front paws in the tray, back paws outside; and wees all over the floor.
Frustrating!
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📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I reflect on the European Convention on Human Rights; what it does, why it's important, and why it must be protected.
Read here: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/L...
Read here: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/L...
November 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I reflect on the European Convention on Human Rights; what it does, why it's important, and why it must be protected.
Read here: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/L...
Read here: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/L...
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I hope the BBC will challenge Nigel Farage today over the economic damage caused by the Brexit he championed.
He needs to be held to account for the damage he's done instead of always being given an easy ride.
He needs to be held to account for the damage he's done instead of always being given an easy ride.
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I hope the BBC will challenge Nigel Farage today over the economic damage caused by the Brexit he championed.
He needs to be held to account for the damage he's done instead of always being given an easy ride.
He needs to be held to account for the damage he's done instead of always being given an easy ride.
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The voting system is pretty good, the recommended candidate list looks reasonable, and giving the chair your proxy votes against the ‘Restore Trust’ (🤢)-backed insurance motion, which is frankly unhinged.
Takes seconds. Please vote.
Takes seconds. Please vote.
If you're a member of the National Trust remember to vote for council members by midnight tonight.
Use the Quick Vote option.
Entryist pressure group Reform Trust is trying to seize control. Stop them
Voting is quick and easy if your membership card is at hand
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Use the Quick Vote option.
Entryist pressure group Reform Trust is trying to seize control. Stop them
Voting is quick and easy if your membership card is at hand
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Welcome to the National Trust 2025 voting website, hosted by independent voting service provider Civica Election Services.
secure.cesvotes.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The voting system is pretty good, the recommended candidate list looks reasonable, and giving the chair your proxy votes against the ‘Restore Trust’ (🤢)-backed insurance motion, which is frankly unhinged.
Takes seconds. Please vote.
Takes seconds. Please vote.
I saw for myself, the work done by the British Council. Really impressive what they did with such a small budget.
Literally one of the greatest soft power brands on planet earth driven into the ground by successive British governments that embrace failure, decline and irrelevance.
on.ft.com/3Wq1XIT
on.ft.com/3Wq1XIT
British Council ‘selling everything it can’ to survive
Cultural body plans more job cuts, sale of assets and closure in 35 countries to stave off ‘financial peril’
on.ft.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I saw for myself, the work done by the British Council. Really impressive what they did with such a small budget.
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Of course she has. The small matter of owing £122 million to UK taxpayers for her disgusting profiteering in a global pandemic means nothing to Michelle Mone.
NHS staff died in my hospital from the Covid they caught there - her dodgy PPE racket was vile.
NHS staff died in my hospital from the Covid they caught there - her dodgy PPE racket was vile.
October 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Of course she has. The small matter of owing £122 million to UK taxpayers for her disgusting profiteering in a global pandemic means nothing to Michelle Mone.
NHS staff died in my hospital from the Covid they caught there - her dodgy PPE racket was vile.
NHS staff died in my hospital from the Covid they caught there - her dodgy PPE racket was vile.
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Public service announcement: The purpose of adverts isn't to accurately reflect society, it's to sell things.
October 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Public service announcement: The purpose of adverts isn't to accurately reflect society, it's to sell things.
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Rare like by me to a Daily Mail article.
At no point the Daily Mail mentions that the Hull City council is controlled by the LibDems since 2022 and that Mike Ross, the council leader, is a LibDems.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
At no point the Daily Mail mentions that the Hull City council is controlled by the LibDems since 2022 and that Mike Ross, the council leader, is a LibDems.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
How Hull went from 'UK's worst town' to a top global destination
It once topped the list for the 50 Worst Places to Live in the UK over a decade ago. But now, it has landed a spot on the National Geographic's top 25 best global destination in the world. (stock imag...
www.dailymail.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Rare like by me to a Daily Mail article.
At no point the Daily Mail mentions that the Hull City council is controlled by the LibDems since 2022 and that Mike Ross, the council leader, is a LibDems.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
At no point the Daily Mail mentions that the Hull City council is controlled by the LibDems since 2022 and that Mike Ross, the council leader, is a LibDems.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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When Trump bullies Canada, Britain can’t stay silent. The Prime Minister needs to come out and clearly criticise these tantrum tariffs, not sit on the fence. 🇬🇧🇨🇦
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Reagan advert
Trump has announced he's adding 10% to his current levies on one of the biggest US trading partners.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
When Trump bullies Canada, Britain can’t stay silent. The Prime Minister needs to come out and clearly criticise these tantrum tariffs, not sit on the fence. 🇬🇧🇨🇦
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There were 2 local by-elections in Somerset yesterday.
Dunster: (former Tory stronghold)
LD 1142
Reform 666
Conservatives 449
Labour 44
Glastonbury: (previously. LD)
LD 882
Reform 523
Conservatives 506
Green 480
Labour 35
2 excellent Liberal Democrat councillors will be joining the team!
Dunster: (former Tory stronghold)
LD 1142
Reform 666
Conservatives 449
Labour 44
Glastonbury: (previously. LD)
LD 882
Reform 523
Conservatives 506
Green 480
Labour 35
2 excellent Liberal Democrat councillors will be joining the team!
October 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
There were 2 local by-elections in Somerset yesterday.
Dunster: (former Tory stronghold)
LD 1142
Reform 666
Conservatives 449
Labour 44
Glastonbury: (previously. LD)
LD 882
Reform 523
Conservatives 506
Green 480
Labour 35
2 excellent Liberal Democrat councillors will be joining the team!
Dunster: (former Tory stronghold)
LD 1142
Reform 666
Conservatives 449
Labour 44
Glastonbury: (previously. LD)
LD 882
Reform 523
Conservatives 506
Green 480
Labour 35
2 excellent Liberal Democrat councillors will be joining the team!
I've set-up & managed the IT for a number of SMEs.
Most of the work was done in-house. I trained the IT staff & allowed them to go on courses, plus gave them scope to practice.
In each case, dragging the company (sometimes kicking & screaming) into the 21st century.
Most of the work was done in-house. I trained the IT staff & allowed them to go on courses, plus gave them scope to practice.
In each case, dragging the company (sometimes kicking & screaming) into the 21st century.
October 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I've set-up & managed the IT for a number of SMEs.
Most of the work was done in-house. I trained the IT staff & allowed them to go on courses, plus gave them scope to practice.
In each case, dragging the company (sometimes kicking & screaming) into the 21st century.
Most of the work was done in-house. I trained the IT staff & allowed them to go on courses, plus gave them scope to practice.
In each case, dragging the company (sometimes kicking & screaming) into the 21st century.
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Over 170,000 children living in temporary accommodation is a national disgrace. Children need safe, warm, stable homes to thrive - when will Labour grasp the nettle on this?
We need to unfreeze the local housing allowance and seriously invest in social housing, now.
We need to unfreeze the local housing allowance and seriously invest in social housing, now.
October 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Over 170,000 children living in temporary accommodation is a national disgrace. Children need safe, warm, stable homes to thrive - when will Labour grasp the nettle on this?
We need to unfreeze the local housing allowance and seriously invest in social housing, now.
We need to unfreeze the local housing allowance and seriously invest in social housing, now.
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"There is no universe in which Sam Ashworth-Hayes – or any of Britain’s array of overpaid columnists, commentators and ideological wonks – is more valuable to this country than a care worker"
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
The "something for nothing" myth
How should we value people's contribution to the country?
samf.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
"There is no universe in which Sam Ashworth-Hayes – or any of Britain’s array of overpaid columnists, commentators and ideological wonks – is more valuable to this country than a care worker"
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
Trying to cheer up SWMBO, because she got upset at the dentist.
Went into the jewellery, and we've chosen a ring. Waiting for it to be adjusted.
£608
😪😪😪😪😪
Went into the jewellery, and we've chosen a ring. Waiting for it to be adjusted.
£608
😪😪😪😪😪
October 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Trying to cheer up SWMBO, because she got upset at the dentist.
Went into the jewellery, and we've chosen a ring. Waiting for it to be adjusted.
£608
😪😪😪😪😪
Went into the jewellery, and we've chosen a ring. Waiting for it to be adjusted.
£608
😪😪😪😪😪
Unfortunately, I broke a tooth 10 years ago. The patch on it was good, but that came off.
I've just had the tooth removed, and prepped for a bridge.
One of best dental appointments I've ever had. Really good dentist, not much discomfort.
Back this afternoon for temp bridge.
I've just had the tooth removed, and prepped for a bridge.
One of best dental appointments I've ever had. Really good dentist, not much discomfort.
Back this afternoon for temp bridge.
October 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Unfortunately, I broke a tooth 10 years ago. The patch on it was good, but that came off.
I've just had the tooth removed, and prepped for a bridge.
One of best dental appointments I've ever had. Really good dentist, not much discomfort.
Back this afternoon for temp bridge.
I've just had the tooth removed, and prepped for a bridge.
One of best dental appointments I've ever had. Really good dentist, not much discomfort.
Back this afternoon for temp bridge.
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Good morning
Anyone or Party not prepared to reverse the harm caused by Brexit isn't fit to be in charge of a fecking poodle, let alone an economy.
Brexit, sold by morons, voted for by morons and maintained by morons 🙄
Anyone or Party not prepared to reverse the harm caused by Brexit isn't fit to be in charge of a fecking poodle, let alone an economy.
Brexit, sold by morons, voted for by morons and maintained by morons 🙄
October 13, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Good morning
Anyone or Party not prepared to reverse the harm caused by Brexit isn't fit to be in charge of a fecking poodle, let alone an economy.
Brexit, sold by morons, voted for by morons and maintained by morons 🙄
Anyone or Party not prepared to reverse the harm caused by Brexit isn't fit to be in charge of a fecking poodle, let alone an economy.
Brexit, sold by morons, voted for by morons and maintained by morons 🙄
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Eight Reform UK councils have indicated that they will raise council tax next year after struggling to find huge cuts in public spending.
That’s despite Reform UK flyers during the Local Elections criticising councils for doing just that.
Never trust a Reformer.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
That’s despite Reform UK flyers during the Local Elections criticising councils for doing just that.
Never trust a Reformer.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
October 11, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Eight Reform UK councils have indicated that they will raise council tax next year after struggling to find huge cuts in public spending.
That’s despite Reform UK flyers during the Local Elections criticising councils for doing just that.
Never trust a Reformer.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
That’s despite Reform UK flyers during the Local Elections criticising councils for doing just that.
Never trust a Reformer.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...