Ben Wicks
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This actually relates to the previous government, and it also says Ofwat were culpable.
Shockingly poor headline.
- www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shockingly poor headline.
- www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government has broken the law on sewage, says watchdog
The OEP has ruled that it allowed excessive sewage into England's rivers and seas.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 9:53 AM
This actually relates to the previous government, and it also says Ofwat were culpable.
Shockingly poor headline.
- www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shockingly poor headline.
- www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The scandal of the Cass Report is that the only harm was the speculation that an affirmed trans child might develop into a healthy trans adult.
These medications are safe in all other patients because we know there are no physical ill effects. Being trans at all is what they see as harm.
These medications are safe in all other patients because we know there are no physical ill effects. Being trans at all is what they see as harm.
Good to see some Labour MPs standing up to their party’s transphobic policies…
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Streeting faces pressure over ‘discriminatory’ ban on puberty blockers
Labour MPs hit out at the policy, with Kate Osborne saying the move ‘removes the clinical expertise from medical decision making’.
www.standard.co.uk
December 15, 2024 at 7:08 PM
The scandal of the Cass Report is that the only harm was the speculation that an affirmed trans child might develop into a healthy trans adult.
These medications are safe in all other patients because we know there are no physical ill effects. Being trans at all is what they see as harm.
These medications are safe in all other patients because we know there are no physical ill effects. Being trans at all is what they see as harm.
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🔴‘Wes Streeting’s Regressive Ban on Puberty Blockers is a Betrayal of Trans People’
The Health Secretary claims to be led by the evidence but has merely furthered the fact-free anti-trans agenda pursued by the Conservatives, argues Helen Belcher
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/13/w...
The Health Secretary claims to be led by the evidence but has merely furthered the fact-free anti-trans agenda pursued by the Conservatives, argues Helen Belcher
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/13/w...
'Wes Streeting's Regressive Ban on Puberty Blockers is a Betrayal of Trans People'
The Health Secretary claims to be led by the evidence but has merely furthered the fact-free anti-trans agenda pursued by the Conservatives, argues Helen Belcher
bylinetimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 10:24 AM
🔴‘Wes Streeting’s Regressive Ban on Puberty Blockers is a Betrayal of Trans People’
The Health Secretary claims to be led by the evidence but has merely furthered the fact-free anti-trans agenda pursued by the Conservatives, argues Helen Belcher
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/13/w...
The Health Secretary claims to be led by the evidence but has merely furthered the fact-free anti-trans agenda pursued by the Conservatives, argues Helen Belcher
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/13/w...
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The key paradox here is that anti transgender groups believe that trans identity is a contagious fad.
That trans identity is both insubstantial, and also that the danger of trans medicine such as PBs is that it can make that identity permanent. They don't believe PBs make cis kids trans because...
That trans identity is both insubstantial, and also that the danger of trans medicine such as PBs is that it can make that identity permanent. They don't believe PBs make cis kids trans because...
This, by itself, is proof that Wes Streeting and this 🇬🇧 Labour government are continuing an anti trans culture war.
This cannot be about safety because all those other groups taking puberty blockers are safe taking them (and don’t “become trans” or whatever silly claim is made).
This cannot be about safety because all those other groups taking puberty blockers are safe taking them (and don’t “become trans” or whatever silly claim is made).
December 13, 2024 at 12:49 PM
The key paradox here is that anti transgender groups believe that trans identity is a contagious fad.
That trans identity is both insubstantial, and also that the danger of trans medicine such as PBs is that it can make that identity permanent. They don't believe PBs make cis kids trans because...
That trans identity is both insubstantial, and also that the danger of trans medicine such as PBs is that it can make that identity permanent. They don't believe PBs make cis kids trans because...
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A statement from Labour for Trans Rights and other trans stakeholders in the Labour Party on today’s announcement by Wes Streeting.
December 11, 2024 at 7:42 PM
A statement from Labour for Trans Rights and other trans stakeholders in the Labour Party on today’s announcement by Wes Streeting.
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BlueSky is trying to monetize so let's show them some numbers:
Reskeet this if you refuse to pay for BlueSky+ until trust & safety decides to prioritize marginalized users.
That's $96 / year of lost revenue for each reskeet...
Reskeet this if you refuse to pay for BlueSky+ until trust & safety decides to prioritize marginalized users.
That's $96 / year of lost revenue for each reskeet...
December 10, 2024 at 5:23 AM
BlueSky is trying to monetize so let's show them some numbers:
Reskeet this if you refuse to pay for BlueSky+ until trust & safety decides to prioritize marginalized users.
That's $96 / year of lost revenue for each reskeet...
Reskeet this if you refuse to pay for BlueSky+ until trust & safety decides to prioritize marginalized users.
That's $96 / year of lost revenue for each reskeet...
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I’m feeling Christmasy so I’ll give away one of my 2025 calendars here and another over on Twitter.
To win just RT and follow and I’ll pick a winner 1pm, Sunday 8th Dec
Do visit www.infinitebacon.com and support independent artists.
Good luck!
To win just RT and follow and I’ll pick a winner 1pm, Sunday 8th Dec
Do visit www.infinitebacon.com and support independent artists.
Good luck!
December 6, 2024 at 11:24 AM
I’m feeling Christmasy so I’ll give away one of my 2025 calendars here and another over on Twitter.
To win just RT and follow and I’ll pick a winner 1pm, Sunday 8th Dec
Do visit www.infinitebacon.com and support independent artists.
Good luck!
To win just RT and follow and I’ll pick a winner 1pm, Sunday 8th Dec
Do visit www.infinitebacon.com and support independent artists.
Good luck!
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November 27, 2024 at 6:16 PM
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Jeremy Clarkson, who owes his fame & fortune in large part to the BBC, sneers at the brilliant @vicderbyshire.bsky.social for being ‘classic BBC’ when she uses *his own words* to describe his position.
“So it’s not about you, it’s not about your farm and the fact you bought a farm to avoid inheritance tax?”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social speaks to Jeremy Clarkson at the farmers’ protest in Westminster where thousands of farmers are protesting the government’s inheritance tax plans.
#Newsnight
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social speaks to Jeremy Clarkson at the farmers’ protest in Westminster where thousands of farmers are protesting the government’s inheritance tax plans.
#Newsnight
November 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Jeremy Clarkson, who owes his fame & fortune in large part to the BBC, sneers at the brilliant @vicderbyshire.bsky.social for being ‘classic BBC’ when she uses *his own words* to describe his position.
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The protestors want to call it "the tractor tax" because calling it "the inheritance tax protest" would turn off public opinion.
The tractors coming into London today, in fact, pay no road tax, no congestion charge, and no ULEZ.
Exempt from all.
The tractors coming into London today, in fact, pay no road tax, no congestion charge, and no ULEZ.
Exempt from all.
November 19, 2024 at 7:53 AM
The protestors want to call it "the tractor tax" because calling it "the inheritance tax protest" would turn off public opinion.
The tractors coming into London today, in fact, pay no road tax, no congestion charge, and no ULEZ.
Exempt from all.
The tractors coming into London today, in fact, pay no road tax, no congestion charge, and no ULEZ.
Exempt from all.
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Unless something drastically happens in the next few days, we're going to have to stop shipping to the EU at the end of the month. That includes to other shops. This is massive.
Its why we're imploring you that if you were thinking of getting anything from us, now is the time.
Its why we're imploring you that if you were thinking of getting anything from us, now is the time.
November 18, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Unless something drastically happens in the next few days, we're going to have to stop shipping to the EU at the end of the month. That includes to other shops. This is massive.
Its why we're imploring you that if you were thinking of getting anything from us, now is the time.
Its why we're imploring you that if you were thinking of getting anything from us, now is the time.
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Deus vult’ began as a rallying cry for the Crusades. More recently, it’s been adopted by the far right. And we’re not even supposed to wonder/ask why it’s tattooed on the arm of the next defense secretary?
November 16, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Deus vult’ began as a rallying cry for the Crusades. More recently, it’s been adopted by the far right. And we’re not even supposed to wonder/ask why it’s tattooed on the arm of the next defense secretary?
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People dressed as Nazis are Nazis this isn't a street performance of Sound of Music
“Police responded at 1:12 p.m. to a report that one of the people in the group sprayed pepper spray or mace at a passerby. Callers reported the group was using racial slurs at minorities on the street, shouting about Jewish people and white power and appeared to be armed, police dispatchers said.”
Police respond to reports of people dressed as Nazis marching through Columbus' North Side
Columbus police are responding as social media videos show about a dozen people dressed as Nazis marching through the Short North and Victorian Village.
www.dispatch.com
November 16, 2024 at 9:07 PM
People dressed as Nazis are Nazis this isn't a street performance of Sound of Music
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Did you know Bluesky lets you report accounts for "Frequently Posts Unwanted Content"? If you see harassment and insults in our mentions or yours, don't just disengage or block them, be a kind community member and report them too!
Keep Bluesky Clean!
Keep Bluesky Clean!
November 15, 2024 at 6:32 AM
Did you know Bluesky lets you report accounts for "Frequently Posts Unwanted Content"? If you see harassment and insults in our mentions or yours, don't just disengage or block them, be a kind community member and report them too!
Keep Bluesky Clean!
Keep Bluesky Clean!
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🚨 leaving twitter? Leave the Tory engagement farms too.
This account is run by someone who literally works for Andrew Rosindell, Tory MP. (The Pinochet admirer and expenses abuser.)
Oh, but don’t worry, he doesn’t “run” the account, he only runs the company 😅
Block.
This account is run by someone who literally works for Andrew Rosindell, Tory MP. (The Pinochet admirer and expenses abuser.)
Oh, but don’t worry, he doesn’t “run” the account, he only runs the company 😅
Block.
Hi, just to clarify, Bailey does not 'run' the account. He is the owner but has no involvement in the daily posting. You can find everyone who contributes to the account voluntarily here: newshubgroup.co.uk/about-us
About Politics UK and Global – News Hub Group
News Hub Group has provided impartial political news by student volunteers since July 2022.
newshubgroup.co.uk
November 14, 2024 at 9:08 PM
🚨 leaving twitter? Leave the Tory engagement farms too.
This account is run by someone who literally works for Andrew Rosindell, Tory MP. (The Pinochet admirer and expenses abuser.)
Oh, but don’t worry, he doesn’t “run” the account, he only runs the company 😅
Block.
This account is run by someone who literally works for Andrew Rosindell, Tory MP. (The Pinochet admirer and expenses abuser.)
Oh, but don’t worry, he doesn’t “run” the account, he only runs the company 😅
Block.
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I’m giving away one of my 2025 calendars and a runner-up prize of a pack of Star Wars themed Xmas cards.
To win just share and follow. I’ll draw 6pm Sunday.
There’s also 15% OFF in my store. Just use the codeword BACON at checkout.
www.infinitebacon.com
Good luck!
To win just share and follow. I’ll draw 6pm Sunday.
There’s also 15% OFF in my store. Just use the codeword BACON at checkout.
www.infinitebacon.com
Good luck!
November 8, 2024 at 12:58 PM
I’m giving away one of my 2025 calendars and a runner-up prize of a pack of Star Wars themed Xmas cards.
To win just share and follow. I’ll draw 6pm Sunday.
There’s also 15% OFF in my store. Just use the codeword BACON at checkout.
www.infinitebacon.com
Good luck!
To win just share and follow. I’ll draw 6pm Sunday.
There’s also 15% OFF in my store. Just use the codeword BACON at checkout.
www.infinitebacon.com
Good luck!
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Not sure if this will work here
This test print is a little too dark so rather than bin it, I’ll give it away.
To win just RT and follow and I’ll pick a random winner on Wed 27th 1pm.
If you already know you’re not going to win you can just buy one from infinitebacon.com/shop
This test print is a little too dark so rather than bin it, I’ll give it away.
To win just RT and follow and I’ll pick a random winner on Wed 27th 1pm.
If you already know you’re not going to win you can just buy one from infinitebacon.com/shop
September 25, 2023 at 2:14 PM
Not sure if this will work here
This test print is a little too dark so rather than bin it, I’ll give it away.
To win just RT and follow and I’ll pick a random winner on Wed 27th 1pm.
If you already know you’re not going to win you can just buy one from infinitebacon.com/shop
This test print is a little too dark so rather than bin it, I’ll give it away.
To win just RT and follow and I’ll pick a random winner on Wed 27th 1pm.
If you already know you’re not going to win you can just buy one from infinitebacon.com/shop
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RT only if you are NOT becoming more conservative as you grow older.
July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM
RT only if you are NOT becoming more conservative as you grow older.
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This is re: my suggest that we call posts here... tweets. Same as one tends to call snot-rags "Kleenex" and resealable plastic bags "Ziplock." Though I don't feel any particular need to stick it to Elon Musk. He's doing a fine job of mangling his 44B impulse buy without any help from anyone else.
This is my favorite solution because making a brand name generic can cost a company their trademark. Just by calling them tweets, we can further devalue the “town square” Musk spent $44B on.
How a Brand Name Becomes Generic (Published 2019)
Pass the Kleenex, please.
www.nytimes.com
July 5, 2023 at 9:40 PM
This is re: my suggest that we call posts here... tweets. Same as one tends to call snot-rags "Kleenex" and resealable plastic bags "Ziplock." Though I don't feel any particular need to stick it to Elon Musk. He's doing a fine job of mangling his 44B impulse buy without any help from anyone else.
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Mortgage Interest Rates are now on average above 6%
Buy To Lets will be even worse. Which means *rents* are about to skyrocket.
Homelessness, families living in tents/cars will follow.
And whats the Tory take-away from this mornings news rounds?
“People CHOOSE to use food-banks”
Buy To Lets will be even worse. Which means *rents* are about to skyrocket.
Homelessness, families living in tents/cars will follow.
And whats the Tory take-away from this mornings news rounds?
“People CHOOSE to use food-banks”
July 4, 2023 at 10:16 AM
Mortgage Interest Rates are now on average above 6%
Buy To Lets will be even worse. Which means *rents* are about to skyrocket.
Homelessness, families living in tents/cars will follow.
And whats the Tory take-away from this mornings news rounds?
“People CHOOSE to use food-banks”
Buy To Lets will be even worse. Which means *rents* are about to skyrocket.
Homelessness, families living in tents/cars will follow.
And whats the Tory take-away from this mornings news rounds?
“People CHOOSE to use food-banks”
Hey everyone @aidthompsin.bsky.social has arrived, go give him a follow! I invited him so sorry about that
July 3, 2023 at 1:04 PM
Hey everyone @aidthompsin.bsky.social has arrived, go give him a follow! I invited him so sorry about that
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About to spend the day being the first transgender a lot of people ever met at london craft week
May 13, 2023 at 9:19 AM
About to spend the day being the first transgender a lot of people ever met at london craft week
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You're Darth Vader, what do the 9 really important buttons on your chest do?
TV volume? Order coffee? Take photo?
TV volume? Order coffee? Take photo?
May 13, 2023 at 6:17 AM
You're Darth Vader, what do the 9 really important buttons on your chest do?
TV volume? Order coffee? Take photo?
TV volume? Order coffee? Take photo?