Atomic Betty
@atomicbetty.bsky.social
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That is only about 30% of the US, and White people only make up 60% of the US and that's the most they ever have.
He wants to pretend 40% of Americans don't exist.
He wants to pretend 40% of Americans don't exist.
February 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM
That is only about 30% of the US, and White people only make up 60% of the US and that's the most they ever have.
He wants to pretend 40% of Americans don't exist.
He wants to pretend 40% of Americans don't exist.
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Figures out today show the UK economy expanded by only 0.1% in the final three months of last year. The answer is clear: we must join the customs union and single market
February 13, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Figures out today show the UK economy expanded by only 0.1% in the final three months of last year. The answer is clear: we must join the customs union and single market
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EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in #Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK
Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK
Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:34 PM
EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in #Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK
Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Two-thirds of UK voters wrongly think immigration is rising, poll finds.
Net migration to the UK fell by more than two-thirds to a post-pandemic low in the year ending June 2025, but 67% of the people polled thought it had increased
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Net migration to the UK fell by more than two-thirds to a post-pandemic low in the year ending June 2025, but 67% of the people polled thought it had increased
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Two-thirds of UK voters wrongly think immigration is rising, poll finds
Exclusive: Voters say they have little confidence that government can control borders despite sharp falls in net migration
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Two-thirds of UK voters wrongly think immigration is rising, poll finds.
Net migration to the UK fell by more than two-thirds to a post-pandemic low in the year ending June 2025, but 67% of the people polled thought it had increased
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Net migration to the UK fell by more than two-thirds to a post-pandemic low in the year ending June 2025, but 67% of the people polled thought it had increased
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK
Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK
Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM
EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK
Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Brexit has devastated the economy and the proof lies in the data: Brexit has reduced UK GDP by 6-8% and investment by 12-18%. We need to work with Europe to reverse the damage and save our economy.
January 2, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Brexit has devastated the economy and the proof lies in the data: Brexit has reduced UK GDP by 6-8% and investment by 12-18%. We need to work with Europe to reverse the damage and save our economy.
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Britain is missing out on up to £100m for every week that a landmark deal with the European Union is not in place, according to new research that has prompted calls for Keir Starmer to urgently break the Brexit economic “doom loop”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Delay to post-Brexit deal costs UK £100m a week, analysis shows
Labour government hits out at critics, denouncing it as a ‘shame’ that they are not supporting its progress in forging closer ties with the EU
www.independent.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Britain is missing out on up to £100m for every week that a landmark deal with the European Union is not in place, according to new research that has prompted calls for Keir Starmer to urgently break the Brexit economic “doom loop”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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The Brexit deal, the only trade deal in history which put up barriers to trade. Labour voted for the deal and spent years refusing to even mention the B word. They are now starting to tell the truth about the harm caused by Brexit but still refuse to do anything meaningful about it. It can’t last…
December 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The Brexit deal, the only trade deal in history which put up barriers to trade. Labour voted for the deal and spent years refusing to even mention the B word. They are now starting to tell the truth about the harm caused by Brexit but still refuse to do anything meaningful about it. It can’t last…
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Reform UK councillor Andrew Harrison's business was fined £40,000 for hiring an "illegal immigrant."
Almost like these people are shameless, two faced hypocrites isn't it
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Almost like these people are shameless, two faced hypocrites isn't it
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Seaham Reform councillor's firm fined over illegal worker
Durham councillor Andrew Harrison says the worker was legal and he is appealing against the fine.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Reform UK councillor Andrew Harrison's business was fined £40,000 for hiring an "illegal immigrant."
Almost like these people are shameless, two faced hypocrites isn't it
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Almost like these people are shameless, two faced hypocrites isn't it
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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“For decades, UK leaders assumed that the US would underwrite Europe’s security; that, as Washington’s closest ally, Britain would punch above its weight; and that British institutions would stabilise order, if not justice, in turbulent times. That world has gone”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on Britain’s post-American drift: a crisis of purpose and power | Editorial
Editorial: US pressure over Ukraine has revealed Sir Keir Starmer’s limitations and a British state too hollowed out to shape events at home or abroad
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“For decades, UK leaders assumed that the US would underwrite Europe’s security; that, as Washington’s closest ally, Britain would punch above its weight; and that British institutions would stabilise order, if not justice, in turbulent times. That world has gone”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
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At last some honest words from Starmer about the disaster of Brexit, not only about our economics but also about our body politics. But where is the action, beyond tinkering at the edges? If Brexit was a disaster, start the process if reversing it!
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news.sky.com/video/share-...
Prime Minister condemns 'Brexit template' as 'utterly reckless' during Lady Mayor's speech
Sir Keir Starmer is speaking at the Lady Mayor's Banquet in the City of London, where prime ministers traditionally make speeches on foreign affairs. He is expected to talk about the UK's relationship...
news.sky.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
At last some honest words from Starmer about the disaster of Brexit, not only about our economics but also about our body politics. But where is the action, beyond tinkering at the edges? If Brexit was a disaster, start the process if reversing it!
news.sky.com/video/share-...
news.sky.com/video/share-...
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Keir Starmer has again announced that the UK will be moving closer to Europe because Brexit has been a failure.
92% of people in the UK think Brexit has been a failure and made the UK worse.
70% of people would rejoin instantly.
Why don't we get rid of Brexit now?
92% of people in the UK think Brexit has been a failure and made the UK worse.
70% of people would rejoin instantly.
Why don't we get rid of Brexit now?
December 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Keir Starmer has again announced that the UK will be moving closer to Europe because Brexit has been a failure.
92% of people in the UK think Brexit has been a failure and made the UK worse.
70% of people would rejoin instantly.
Why don't we get rid of Brexit now?
92% of people in the UK think Brexit has been a failure and made the UK worse.
70% of people would rejoin instantly.
Why don't we get rid of Brexit now?
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There you go.
Parliament will now consider debate on calls for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Parliament will now consider debate on calls for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
November 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
There you go.
Parliament will now consider debate on calls for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Parliament will now consider debate on calls for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
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Not the Brexit deal.
Brexit.
A prejudiced moronathon that will continue to damage our country until we’re brave/sane enough to admit it, demand accountability from those who insisted upon it and then, finally, start to fix it.
Brexit.
A prejudiced moronathon that will continue to damage our country until we’re brave/sane enough to admit it, demand accountability from those who insisted upon it and then, finally, start to fix it.
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Not the Brexit deal.
Brexit.
A prejudiced moronathon that will continue to damage our country until we’re brave/sane enough to admit it, demand accountability from those who insisted upon it and then, finally, start to fix it.
Brexit.
A prejudiced moronathon that will continue to damage our country until we’re brave/sane enough to admit it, demand accountability from those who insisted upon it and then, finally, start to fix it.
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If the Telegraph can do this, why can’t #BBC journalists challenge all politicians who bemoan our lack of growth on the elephant in the room: the damage of #Brexit+what can be done to repair it? @omrgriffiths @Nshallice @dianamartinbbc @JonathanAspinw1 @JohntNeal @jonathancmunro
November 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
If the Telegraph can do this, why can’t #BBC journalists challenge all politicians who bemoan our lack of growth on the elephant in the room: the damage of #Brexit+what can be done to repair it? @omrgriffiths @Nshallice @dianamartinbbc @JonathanAspinw1 @JohntNeal @jonathancmunro
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🔥 The mood in Brexit-world is changing...
November 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
🔥 The mood in Brexit-world is changing...
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Greens announce more than 100,000 new members have signed up just since Zack Polanski was elected in September.
That takes the total membership to 170,000
That takes the total membership to 170,000
November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Greens announce more than 100,000 new members have signed up just since Zack Polanski was elected in September.
That takes the total membership to 170,000
That takes the total membership to 170,000
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Another great exclusive from @bylinetimes.bsky.social
Reform UK accused of falsifying evidence it provided to the Information Commissioner’s Office, following allegations that it breached data rules
Accused misleading the ICO & dodging the law, & described as “very clearly fraud.”
Reform UK accused of falsifying evidence it provided to the Information Commissioner’s Office, following allegations that it breached data rules
Accused misleading the ICO & dodging the law, & described as “very clearly fraud.”
Nigel Farage's Reform UK Accused of Fabricating Evidence For Data Breach Investigation
EXCLUSIVE: Reform is accused of falsifying the evidence it provided to the Information Commissioner's Office, following allegations that it breached data rules
bylinetimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Another great exclusive from @bylinetimes.bsky.social
Reform UK accused of falsifying evidence it provided to the Information Commissioner’s Office, following allegations that it breached data rules
Accused misleading the ICO & dodging the law, & described as “very clearly fraud.”
Reform UK accused of falsifying evidence it provided to the Information Commissioner’s Office, following allegations that it breached data rules
Accused misleading the ICO & dodging the law, & described as “very clearly fraud.”
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Burning fossil fuels will release more CO2 than ever before this year. But thanks to investment in renewables:
🌍Emissions have increased less quickly over the past decade
⚡Fossil fuel use in generating electricity has flatlined
Our efforts are making a difference. But we must do so faster.
🌍Emissions have increased less quickly over the past decade
⚡Fossil fuel use in generating electricity has flatlined
Our efforts are making a difference. But we must do so faster.
Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Burning fossil fuels will release more CO2 than ever before this year. But thanks to investment in renewables:
🌍Emissions have increased less quickly over the past decade
⚡Fossil fuel use in generating electricity has flatlined
Our efforts are making a difference. But we must do so faster.
🌍Emissions have increased less quickly over the past decade
⚡Fossil fuel use in generating electricity has flatlined
Our efforts are making a difference. But we must do so faster.
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It's time we asked a different question about migration: Why are so many British people leaving the UK?
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's time we asked a different question about migration: Why are so many British people leaving the UK?
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
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John Major, "Our links to Europe and America may be loser now than once they were and that is a loss"
"The loss of trade with Europe alone costs us £100 billion of lost trade every year"
"That's a tax yield of £40 billion"
"How useful would that have been in recent months to the Chancellor?"
"The loss of trade with Europe alone costs us £100 billion of lost trade every year"
"That's a tax yield of £40 billion"
"How useful would that have been in recent months to the Chancellor?"
November 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
John Major, "Our links to Europe and America may be loser now than once they were and that is a loss"
"The loss of trade with Europe alone costs us £100 billion of lost trade every year"
"That's a tax yield of £40 billion"
"How useful would that have been in recent months to the Chancellor?"
"The loss of trade with Europe alone costs us £100 billion of lost trade every year"
"That's a tax yield of £40 billion"
"How useful would that have been in recent months to the Chancellor?"
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"Thanks to first past the post nearly 60% of people who voted in the general election last year are not represented in Parliament by the candidate that they voted for. This is the most disproportionate election result that this country has ever seen." Sarah Olney MP
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Thanks to first past the post nearly 60% of people who voted in the general election last year are not represented in Parliament by the candidate that they voted for. This is the most disproportionate election result that this country has ever seen." Sarah Olney MP
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As Labour proposes limiting the protection of the ECHR, we must remember what it was set up to do; protect us all from abuses of power by our govts.
Be v wary then of anyone calling to do that. You may not be the target now. But why shouldn’t you be next?
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/why-we-and...
Be v wary then of anyone calling to do that. You may not be the target now. But why shouldn’t you be next?
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/why-we-and...
Why we - and the Home Secretary - disapply the ECHR at our peril
By Jessica Frank-Keyes
bestforbritain.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
As Labour proposes limiting the protection of the ECHR, we must remember what it was set up to do; protect us all from abuses of power by our govts.
Be v wary then of anyone calling to do that. You may not be the target now. But why shouldn’t you be next?
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/why-we-and...
Be v wary then of anyone calling to do that. You may not be the target now. But why shouldn’t you be next?
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/why-we-and...
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Just doesn't seem right that Farage has an EU passport whereas I, someone who always said brexit was an idiotic move, do not.
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Just doesn't seem right that Farage has an EU passport whereas I, someone who always said brexit was an idiotic move, do not.