FrankenQuack
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A new acquaintance recently asked me if I have any hobbies. I could only answer “(long pause) Ah… I have kids”.
NHS scientist, player of Warhammer and videogames, long time fan of big stompy robots.
NHS scientist, player of Warhammer and videogames, long time fan of big stompy robots.
That Vince Cable presided over this sh*tshow is heartbreaking. weownit.org.uk/act-now/end-...
End the Royal Mail privatisation experiment now
Ofcom is consulting on stamp prices. It is time to demand that they end Royal Mail privatisation.
weownit.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
That Vince Cable presided over this sh*tshow is heartbreaking. weownit.org.uk/act-now/end-...
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Yet again, a distant but heartfelt cheer can be heard from Lib Dem activists in Blue Wall seats.
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Yet again, a distant but heartfelt cheer can be heard from Lib Dem activists in Blue Wall seats.
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Why are the American president's claims about autism the first item on British news bulletins?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
September 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Why are the American president's claims about autism the first item on British news bulletins?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
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The BBC must balance their political news so it doesn’t boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.
September 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The BBC must balance their political news so it doesn’t boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.
I am re-reading Quest magazine, which I adored when it was published about 35 years ago. Are rocket propelled ski boards a thing yet? I want one, and frankly I’ve waited long enough.
August 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I am re-reading Quest magazine, which I adored when it was published about 35 years ago. Are rocket propelled ski boards a thing yet? I want one, and frankly I’ve waited long enough.
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The minimum qualifications for joining the MET need looking at…
August 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The minimum qualifications for joining the MET need looking at…
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“Rather than generate “global Britain”, leaving the EU has had one simple effect: economic harm. Without Brexit, they [Britain’s services] would have done even better”
Ugh Brexit
What an endlessly tedious and costly drain on our resources, our prosperity and our patience
www.ft.com/content/3e9d...
Ugh Brexit
What an endlessly tedious and costly drain on our resources, our prosperity and our patience
www.ft.com/content/3e9d...
Don’t believe the myth: Britain’s services have been hit hard by Brexit
Export growth has been strong but not lived up to its potential
www.ft.com
July 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“Rather than generate “global Britain”, leaving the EU has had one simple effect: economic harm. Without Brexit, they [Britain’s services] would have done even better”
Ugh Brexit
What an endlessly tedious and costly drain on our resources, our prosperity and our patience
www.ft.com/content/3e9d...
Ugh Brexit
What an endlessly tedious and costly drain on our resources, our prosperity and our patience
www.ft.com/content/3e9d...
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It's been nearly two months since our government petition calling for an end to the badger cull reached 100k signatures. This means it should be considered for a debate.
Guess what....we've heard NOTHING.
Share if you think the government should end the cull for good!
Guess what....we've heard NOTHING.
Share if you think the government should end the cull for good!
July 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It's been nearly two months since our government petition calling for an end to the badger cull reached 100k signatures. This means it should be considered for a debate.
Guess what....we've heard NOTHING.
Share if you think the government should end the cull for good!
Guess what....we've heard NOTHING.
Share if you think the government should end the cull for good!
I’m watching the Angelina Jolie Tomb Raider movie with the kids. Gods the soundtrack is good. It’s 90s banger after banger. Seriously.
April 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I’m watching the Angelina Jolie Tomb Raider movie with the kids. Gods the soundtrack is good. It’s 90s banger after banger. Seriously.
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Private faith schools are still crying foul over the UK govt's plan to end their tax breaks. The religious status of a school shouldn't warrant special treatment. All schools, regardless of ethos, should be subject to the same rules.
Legal challenges to VAT on private schools fees to be heard at High Court
Nearly 20 families and several faith schools are bringing legal action against the Treasury, claiming the new VAT on fees is discriminatory and a breach of human rights law
uk.news.yahoo.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Private faith schools are still crying foul over the UK govt's plan to end their tax breaks. The religious status of a school shouldn't warrant special treatment. All schools, regardless of ethos, should be subject to the same rules.
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❗Reminder: there is an alternative to slashing benefits for people on the lowest incomes. A closer trading relationship with the EU could grow the economy by up to 2.2%.
March 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
❗Reminder: there is an alternative to slashing benefits for people on the lowest incomes. A closer trading relationship with the EU could grow the economy by up to 2.2%.
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Left: Nigel Farage says medicine shortages after Brexit is, "Utter tosh.. It's complete and utter rubbish.. Project fear.. It should be utterly completely totally disregarded"
Right: "Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years"
Right: "Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years"
March 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Left: Nigel Farage says medicine shortages after Brexit is, "Utter tosh.. It's complete and utter rubbish.. Project fear.. It should be utterly completely totally disregarded"
Right: "Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years"
Right: "Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years"
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We've worked with MPs to table a motion to end prayers in Parliament. Find out more: www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/02...
Ask your MP to sign the motion: www.secularism.org.uk/mp-letter-pa...
Ask your MP to sign the motion: www.secularism.org.uk/mp-letter-pa...
February 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We've worked with MPs to table a motion to end prayers in Parliament. Find out more: www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/02...
Ask your MP to sign the motion: www.secularism.org.uk/mp-letter-pa...
Ask your MP to sign the motion: www.secularism.org.uk/mp-letter-pa...
www.libdems.org.uk/fairvotes
Because I believe everyone’s vote should equally affect the outcome of an election.
Because I believe everyone’s vote should equally affect the outcome of an election.
Fair Votes Now
Support proportional representation so everyone's voice counts.
www.libdems.org.uk
February 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM
www.libdems.org.uk/fairvotes
Because I believe everyone’s vote should equally affect the outcome of an election.
Because I believe everyone’s vote should equally affect the outcome of an election.
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When something is a success, people like to associate themselves with it. So it's noticeable how quiet the Brexiters are.
inews.co.uk/opinion/brex...
inews.co.uk/opinion/brex...
Brexit cheerleaders have gone awfully quiet – so let me remind you what they did to Britain
If we do talk about it, we start to recognise the gulf between their words and reality
inews.co.uk
February 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
When something is a success, people like to associate themselves with it. So it's noticeable how quiet the Brexiters are.
inews.co.uk/opinion/brex...
inews.co.uk/opinion/brex...
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⏰The Govt have under 2 weeks to block the bailout of Thames Water.
📑25,000 people have signed the petition to take Thames Water into public ownership.
#Thames has failed and shouldn't be rewarded with a £3 billion bailout.
Agree? Sign our petition
tinyurl.com/yxht3p94
📑25,000 people have signed the petition to take Thames Water into public ownership.
#Thames has failed and shouldn't be rewarded with a £3 billion bailout.
Agree? Sign our petition
tinyurl.com/yxht3p94
January 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
⏰The Govt have under 2 weeks to block the bailout of Thames Water.
📑25,000 people have signed the petition to take Thames Water into public ownership.
#Thames has failed and shouldn't be rewarded with a £3 billion bailout.
Agree? Sign our petition
tinyurl.com/yxht3p94
📑25,000 people have signed the petition to take Thames Water into public ownership.
#Thames has failed and shouldn't be rewarded with a £3 billion bailout.
Agree? Sign our petition
tinyurl.com/yxht3p94
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The true cost of Brexit www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The damning statistics that reveal the true cost of Brexit, five years on
As January marks five years on from Britain leaving the EU, Alicja Hagopian and Kate Devlin explore its impact
www.independent.co.uk
January 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The true cost of Brexit www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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My reflection on Jimmy Carter is that quietly living by example turns out, very sadly, to be rather less effective than one may hope. But still better to do it than not.
January 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
My reflection on Jimmy Carter is that quietly living by example turns out, very sadly, to be rather less effective than one may hope. But still better to do it than not.
After leaving it to the absolute last minute to travel to elderly family to avoid spreading seasonal coughs and colds, son has just been lavishly sick over bedroom carpet. Haven’t broken the present situation to him yet. Mostly posting to BlueSky for my own record keeping. #christmas2024
December 25, 2024 at 2:04 AM
After leaving it to the absolute last minute to travel to elderly family to avoid spreading seasonal coughs and colds, son has just been lavishly sick over bedroom carpet. Haven’t broken the present situation to him yet. Mostly posting to BlueSky for my own record keeping. #christmas2024
My wife is now writing an apologetic letter from Santa explaining that he delivered the presents to the wrong house. Tomorrow morning will be interesting….
December 24, 2024 at 10:03 PM
My wife is now writing an apologetic letter from Santa explaining that he delivered the presents to the wrong house. Tomorrow morning will be interesting….
So, no panic BUT we’ve driven across the country to be with family this Christmas and just realized we left the kids presents at home… I think, just front it out and tell them they were bad this year. Right?
December 24, 2024 at 9:56 PM
So, no panic BUT we’ve driven across the country to be with family this Christmas and just realized we left the kids presents at home… I think, just front it out and tell them they were bad this year. Right?
December 1, 2024 at 6:37 PM
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Big fact-check on lots of the immigration lies being amplified today by the usual grifters. Please boost.
Tim Stanley, in what now appears to be a weekly slot on one or other BBC flagship politics programme, reels off a huge amount of absolute, provable nonsense about immigration.
And he does so completely unchallenged. Enough now. ~AA
A MEGA-THREAD 🧵1/
And he does so completely unchallenged. Enough now. ~AA
A MEGA-THREAD 🧵1/
November 28, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Big fact-check on lots of the immigration lies being amplified today by the usual grifters. Please boost.
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Petition: Referendum on changing the Electoral System To Proportional Representation (PR) petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... via @quietriotpod.bsky.social
Petition: Referendum on changing the Electoral System To Proportional Representation (PR)
We are petitioning for a National Referendum to decide whether the current electoral system should be RETAINED or REPLACED by a system where the number of MPs each party gets reflects the proportion o...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Petition: Referendum on changing the Electoral System To Proportional Representation (PR) petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... via @quietriotpod.bsky.social
This month was a big one for Oxford’s Familial Hypercholesterolaemia group as after 3 years of operation we have reached the milestone of 10,000 patients reported!
Based on statistics from the British Heart Foundation, our group’s work has prevented 260 heart attacks and saved 31 lives. 🙌
Based on statistics from the British Heart Foundation, our group’s work has prevented 260 heart attacks and saved 31 lives. 🙌
November 17, 2024 at 10:45 AM
This month was a big one for Oxford’s Familial Hypercholesterolaemia group as after 3 years of operation we have reached the milestone of 10,000 patients reported!
Based on statistics from the British Heart Foundation, our group’s work has prevented 260 heart attacks and saved 31 lives. 🙌
Based on statistics from the British Heart Foundation, our group’s work has prevented 260 heart attacks and saved 31 lives. 🙌