Isabel Carr Smart
@carrsmart.bsky.social
Retired development worker. Still working for justice and peace. Living with ME/CFS.
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The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
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Plus sides to today: Two-child benefit scrapped. Largely progressive tax implications. Good market reaction. No big spending cuts. Nightmare prospect of cutting funding to net zero etc avoided. It's a left-wing budget. Those who say there's no difference between Labour and Tories are bananas.
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Plus sides to today: Two-child benefit scrapped. Largely progressive tax implications. Good market reaction. No big spending cuts. Nightmare prospect of cutting funding to net zero etc avoided. It's a left-wing budget. Those who say there's no difference between Labour and Tories are bananas.
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Who remembers that Brexit campaign slogan from 2016? 🤔
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Who remembers that Brexit campaign slogan from 2016? 🤔
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Peter #Thiel is more dangerous smarter version of Elon #Musk
We should not allow him to influence UK politics any more than we can.
Thanks to @bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
We should not allow him to influence UK politics any more than we can.
Thanks to @bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
The Thiel Effect.
YouTube video by Byline TV
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October 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Peter #Thiel is more dangerous smarter version of Elon #Musk
We should not allow him to influence UK politics any more than we can.
Thanks to @bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
We should not allow him to influence UK politics any more than we can.
Thanks to @bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
A sad day and a cowardly decision to succumb to the prevailing buffoonery.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will air its last episode in May of next year, marking the end of the late-night franchise, Paramount Global’s CBS network said bloom.bg/3Uh7MHh
📷: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS/Getty Images
📷: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS/Getty Images
July 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
A sad day and a cowardly decision to succumb to the prevailing buffoonery.
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Want to annoy Nigel Farage? Who doesn't!? 😏
If so, please vote tactically in the local elections on May 1st!
⚠️ Spoiler: Reform UK are currently the bookie's favourites to win the most seats, so this could not be more urgent!
Please share and encourage others to vote! 👇
StopReformUK.vote
If so, please vote tactically in the local elections on May 1st!
⚠️ Spoiler: Reform UK are currently the bookie's favourites to win the most seats, so this could not be more urgent!
Please share and encourage others to vote! 👇
StopReformUK.vote
Stop the Tories and Reform
Your vote is your power. Use it tactically to get the Tories and Reform out, then influence your new MP and the next government.
StopReformUK.vote
April 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Want to annoy Nigel Farage? Who doesn't!? 😏
If so, please vote tactically in the local elections on May 1st!
⚠️ Spoiler: Reform UK are currently the bookie's favourites to win the most seats, so this could not be more urgent!
Please share and encourage others to vote! 👇
StopReformUK.vote
If so, please vote tactically in the local elections on May 1st!
⚠️ Spoiler: Reform UK are currently the bookie's favourites to win the most seats, so this could not be more urgent!
Please share and encourage others to vote! 👇
StopReformUK.vote
@channel4news.bsky.social why repeatedly use the word "missing" with regard to the shortage of nurses in England? This sounds like the staff went awol.
March 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
@channel4news.bsky.social why repeatedly use the word "missing" with regard to the shortage of nurses in England? This sounds like the staff went awol.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer walks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his motorcade after their meeting in Number 10
March 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer walks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his motorcade after their meeting in Number 10
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer corrects another false statement from President Trump 👏
February 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Prime Minister Keir Starmer corrects another false statement from President Trump 👏
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Breaking: U.S. sides with Russia to vote against a U.N. resolution condemning Moscow for the Ukraine war.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war
Washington’s shift on the Ukraine war marks a major break with European allies and comes as the Trump administration aims to repair relations with Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Breaking: U.S. sides with Russia to vote against a U.N. resolution condemning Moscow for the Ukraine war.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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... “total shutdown” is planned for March 15...
Website for the General Strike:
generalstrikeus.com
OPPOSE! PLEASE REPOST!
Website for the General Strike:
generalstrikeus.com
OPPOSE! PLEASE REPOST!
The General Strike
The General strike -the people united shall never be stopped. If we strike together we can make true real change. Sign the strike card today.
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February 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
... “total shutdown” is planned for March 15...
Website for the General Strike:
generalstrikeus.com
OPPOSE! PLEASE REPOST!
Website for the General Strike:
generalstrikeus.com
OPPOSE! PLEASE REPOST!
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Fascism always starts subtly—until it doesn’t. Billionaires funding radical politics aren’t just a threat; they’re an attack on democracy itself | Natacha Kennedy
Fight back against fascism: how big money is threatening democracy
Fascism thrives when democracy falters. From funding Reform to vigilance, here’s how we protect our future
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Fascism always starts subtly—until it doesn’t. Billionaires funding radical politics aren’t just a threat; they’re an attack on democracy itself | Natacha Kennedy
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It’s being reported tonight that Reform’s Treasurer Nick Candy is planning to visit America to meet Elon Musk after reports he could donate £100m to the party. The meeting could apparently come within days.
We need to make BlueSky the biggest social media platform on the planet
We need to make BlueSky the biggest social media platform on the planet
December 14, 2024 at 9:14 PM
It’s being reported tonight that Reform’s Treasurer Nick Candy is planning to visit America to meet Elon Musk after reports he could donate £100m to the party. The meeting could apparently come within days.
We need to make BlueSky the biggest social media platform on the planet
We need to make BlueSky the biggest social media platform on the planet
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Jeremy Corbyn is suing Nigel Farage.
RP if you can’t wait to see Nigel Farage bankrupt
RP if you can’t wait to see Nigel Farage bankrupt
December 14, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Jeremy Corbyn is suing Nigel Farage.
RP if you can’t wait to see Nigel Farage bankrupt
RP if you can’t wait to see Nigel Farage bankrupt
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Trump's new crypto venture partners with crypto platform linked to Hamas and Hezbollah - ABC News
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Trump's crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants
Donald Trump and his new Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's new crypto venture has partnered with a crypto platform authorities and experts say has been used by militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Trump's new crypto venture partners with crypto platform linked to Hamas and Hezbollah - ABC News
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
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Reports have found the Britain is THREE TIMES more likely to arrest climate activists than other countries.
"This is a shameful reflection of the state of our democracy” - Jodie Beck, Liberty
www.euronews.com/green/2024/1...
"This is a shameful reflection of the state of our democracy” - Jodie Beck, Liberty
www.euronews.com/green/2024/1...
UK arrest rate for climate protests is highest in Europe
New powers for police have seen an increased number of climate protest-related arrests.
www.euronews.com
December 14, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Reports have found the Britain is THREE TIMES more likely to arrest climate activists than other countries.
"This is a shameful reflection of the state of our democracy” - Jodie Beck, Liberty
www.euronews.com/green/2024/1...
"This is a shameful reflection of the state of our democracy” - Jodie Beck, Liberty
www.euronews.com/green/2024/1...
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Just to be clear: however bad you think the Trump second term will be, I assure you it’ll be worse.
Bookmark this if you don’t believe me.
Bookmark this if you don’t believe me.
December 14, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Just to be clear: however bad you think the Trump second term will be, I assure you it’ll be worse.
Bookmark this if you don’t believe me.
Bookmark this if you don’t believe me.
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Earlier this month, Elon Musk asked a federal court to block OpenAI’s efforts to transform itself from a nonprofit into a purely for-profit company. On Friday, OpenAI responded with its own legal filing.
OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk’s Lawsuit
The artificial intelligence start-up argues that Mr. Musk is trying to hamstring its business as he builds a rival company.
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Earlier this month, Elon Musk asked a federal court to block OpenAI’s efforts to transform itself from a nonprofit into a purely for-profit company. On Friday, OpenAI responded with its own legal filing.
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The McDonald’s employee who turned in Luigi Mangione isn’t getting the reward money due to "a technicality".
How ironic to have a legitimate claim denied.
How ironic to have a legitimate claim denied.
December 14, 2024 at 6:08 PM
The McDonald’s employee who turned in Luigi Mangione isn’t getting the reward money due to "a technicality".
How ironic to have a legitimate claim denied.
How ironic to have a legitimate claim denied.
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In the space of six months, Angela Rayner has made substantive progress on:
- workers' rights
- planning reform
- renters' rights
- local government reorganisation
- workers' rights
- planning reform
- renters' rights
- local government reorganisation
December 14, 2024 at 9:07 AM
In the space of six months, Angela Rayner has made substantive progress on:
- workers' rights
- planning reform
- renters' rights
- local government reorganisation
- workers' rights
- planning reform
- renters' rights
- local government reorganisation
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There were calls this week to train doctors to better understand women's bodies and health needs, to tackle medical misogyny.
In this article, Martin Brooks looks at the story of a Doncaster woman incarcerated in Wakefield asylum for the crime of challenging male authority 😳
@out-liar.bsky.social
In this article, Martin Brooks looks at the story of a Doncaster woman incarcerated in Wakefield asylum for the crime of challenging male authority 😳
@out-liar.bsky.social
Doncaster woman incarcerated for conduct unbecoming
Martin Brooks looks at the story of a Doncaster woman incarcerated in Wakefield asylum for the crime of challenging male authority
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 6:11 PM
There were calls this week to train doctors to better understand women's bodies and health needs, to tackle medical misogyny.
In this article, Martin Brooks looks at the story of a Doncaster woman incarcerated in Wakefield asylum for the crime of challenging male authority 😳
@out-liar.bsky.social
In this article, Martin Brooks looks at the story of a Doncaster woman incarcerated in Wakefield asylum for the crime of challenging male authority 😳
@out-liar.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 6:25 PM