@cmercerhk.bsky.social
2/2."The revenue potential from cannabis is substantial. States collected nearly $3bn in marijuana tax in 2022
2024;states with thriving markets make 100s of millions per year. All states reported over $20 billion in tax revenue from recreational cannabis sales and medical marijuana sales so far.
2024;states with thriving markets make 100s of millions per year. All states reported over $20 billion in tax revenue from recreational cannabis sales and medical marijuana sales so far.
January 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
2/2."The revenue potential from cannabis is substantial. States collected nearly $3bn in marijuana tax in 2022
2024;states with thriving markets make 100s of millions per year. All states reported over $20 billion in tax revenue from recreational cannabis sales and medical marijuana sales so far.
2024;states with thriving markets make 100s of millions per year. All states reported over $20 billion in tax revenue from recreational cannabis sales and medical marijuana sales so far.
1/3Why doesn't the new UK Labour government legalise cannabis? It has raised bns in US for states that legalised it. It is an untapped source of tax for the government,everyone is buying it and the country is basically allowing it to continue to be tax free. It could all go directly into the NHS.
January 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
1/3Why doesn't the new UK Labour government legalise cannabis? It has raised bns in US for states that legalised it. It is an untapped source of tax for the government,everyone is buying it and the country is basically allowing it to continue to be tax free. It could all go directly into the NHS.
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Labour could hardly have written KemiKaze a better script – and she blew it | John Crace
Labour could hardly have written KemiKaze a better script – and she blew it | John Crace
Tory cheers were just a muted, half-arsed Pavlovian response as their leader failed to land a single punch on the PM
It’s becoming existential. First the Tory MPs began to wonder if there was any point to them being in Westminster. Sure, the title…
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Labour could hardly have written KemiKaze a better script – and she blew it | John Crace
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Kemi Badenoch’s comments on the grooming gangs show her to be incapable of doing the job she currently holds and unfit for the one she seeks:
Badenoch’s call for new grooming gangs probe reflects old fixations
Tory leader raises valid concerns but her diagnosis suggests she has not looked at all the evidence
www.ft.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Kemi Badenoch’s comments on the grooming gangs show her to be incapable of doing the job she currently holds and unfit for the one she seeks:
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The Government’s own shocking data shows a staggering 97% of new patients who try to get an NHS dental appointment fail to get one
We all need to back the @thebda.bsky.social in its call for urgent action to save NHS dentistry
youtu.be/UtqAtGAnuC0?...
We all need to back the @thebda.bsky.social in its call for urgent action to save NHS dentistry
youtu.be/UtqAtGAnuC0?...
People having to pull out their own teeth with pliers is not Victorian - it’s medieval
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
January 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The Government’s own shocking data shows a staggering 97% of new patients who try to get an NHS dental appointment fail to get one
We all need to back the @thebda.bsky.social in its call for urgent action to save NHS dentistry
youtu.be/UtqAtGAnuC0?...
We all need to back the @thebda.bsky.social in its call for urgent action to save NHS dentistry
youtu.be/UtqAtGAnuC0?...
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ICYMI: A neo-Nazi called Andrew McIntyre helped incite Britain's riots last summer. His role in the unrest was identified thanks to research by @hopenothate.org.uk
Last week, Elon Musk criticized his sentencing.
Megan Specia reports: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/w...
Last week, Elon Musk criticized his sentencing.
Megan Specia reports: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/w...
A Neo-Nazi Helped Incite U.K. Riots. Elon Musk Criticized His Sentencing. (Gift Article)
Andrew McIntyre, a British extremist who played a key role in fomenting last summer’s unrest, was sentenced last week to seven years in jail.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
ICYMI: A neo-Nazi called Andrew McIntyre helped incite Britain's riots last summer. His role in the unrest was identified thanks to research by @hopenothate.org.uk
Last week, Elon Musk criticized his sentencing.
Megan Specia reports: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/w...
Last week, Elon Musk criticized his sentencing.
Megan Specia reports: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/w...
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Speculating on the investigation into the Southport murders risks seeing the case thrown out, the MP for the town has warned
"It is in no one's interest to jeopardise an ongoing investigation with rumours and conspiracy theories on the internet," writes Labour's @patrickhurley.bsky.social
"It is in no one's interest to jeopardise an ongoing investigation with rumours and conspiracy theories on the internet," writes Labour's @patrickhurley.bsky.social
Speculating On Southport Trial Risks Seeing Case Thrown Out, Warns Town’s MP
Speculating on the investigation into the Southport murders risks seeing the case thrown out, the MP for the town has warned.
www.politicshome.com
January 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Speculating on the investigation into the Southport murders risks seeing the case thrown out, the MP for the town has warned
"It is in no one's interest to jeopardise an ongoing investigation with rumours and conspiracy theories on the internet," writes Labour's @patrickhurley.bsky.social
"It is in no one's interest to jeopardise an ongoing investigation with rumours and conspiracy theories on the internet," writes Labour's @patrickhurley.bsky.social
Musk is a liar.
Here is a podcast I made using AI with the notes I had made. The people here are not real it is AI.
Made with; notebooklm
youtu.be/56Vr2j18WF8?...
Here is a podcast I made using AI with the notes I had made. The people here are not real it is AI.
Made with; notebooklm
youtu.be/56Vr2j18WF8?...
January 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Musk is a liar.
Here is a podcast I made using AI with the notes I had made. The people here are not real it is AI.
Made with; notebooklm
youtu.be/56Vr2j18WF8?...
Here is a podcast I made using AI with the notes I had made. The people here are not real it is AI.
Made with; notebooklm
youtu.be/56Vr2j18WF8?...
Why are the #nakedscientists not on here yet? Just listened to their last ep on #5Live, shame it has finished. Will listen to your ep next👍
Check out the latest special from The Naked Scientists on animals, featuring an interview with me about our recent paper on spider nutrition in @oikosjournal.bsky.social! Listen in here: www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/int... and check out the full episode for some incredible animal insights!
Spiders choose their most nutritious next meal
Putting in the legwork for a balanced diet...
www.thenakedscientists.com
January 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Why are the #nakedscientists not on here yet? Just listened to their last ep on #5Live, shame it has finished. Will listen to your ep next👍
@mrmarksteel.bsky.social
#wtfisgoingonpod.bsky.social I enjoy Elliott's spots on the podcast. I can't be the only one,poor fella😁
#wtfisgoingonpod.bsky.social I enjoy Elliott's spots on the podcast. I can't be the only one,poor fella😁
January 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
@mrmarksteel.bsky.social
#wtfisgoingonpod.bsky.social I enjoy Elliott's spots on the podcast. I can't be the only one,poor fella😁
#wtfisgoingonpod.bsky.social I enjoy Elliott's spots on the podcast. I can't be the only one,poor fella😁
@wtfisgoingonpod.bsky.social I enjoy Elliott's spots on the podcast. I can't be the only one,poor fella😁
January 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
@wtfisgoingonpod.bsky.social I enjoy Elliott's spots on the podcast. I can't be the only one,poor fella😁
The only thing he was consistent with,I genuinely feel his is liked in Ukraine,Boris,not Vladimir. I still think he is a prick.
#Ukraine #Putin
#Ukraine #Putin
Boris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a 'f****** idiot'
Click here to read more.
Boris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a 'f****** idiot'
news.sky.com
January 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The British people will never let him use the UK as his nazi experiment.
People briefed on the matter said the billionaire believed 'western civilisation' was under threat, and that he was interested in building support for parties such as Reform UK to force a change. www.ft.com/content/dd4b...
January 9, 2025 at 6:26 AM
The British people will never let him use the UK as his nazi experiment.
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Elon Musk is a monster bully on the loose, but he can only get his way if we let him | Martin Kettle
Elon Musk is a monster bully on the loose, but he can only get his way if we let him | Martin Kettle
The democratic order has faced down tyrants and megalomaniacs before. The name of the game for liberals for 2025 and beyond must be survival
They can smell the fear. And they are thrilled by what they can smell. Fanned by a mesmerised media at home and…
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Elon Musk is a monster bully on the loose, but he can only get his way if we let him | Martin Kettle
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If you managed to log off over Christmas and the New Year, you might be wondering why right-wing politicians are suddenly calling for a new inquiry into child grooming gangs, how Elon Musk is involved, and how the govt is responding.
Here's what you need to know - a timeline👇1/
Here's what you need to know - a timeline👇1/
January 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
If you managed to log off over Christmas and the New Year, you might be wondering why right-wing politicians are suddenly calling for a new inquiry into child grooming gangs, how Elon Musk is involved, and how the govt is responding.
Here's what you need to know - a timeline👇1/
Here's what you need to know - a timeline👇1/
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The right's despicable tactics laid bare
KB hints Labour politicians may be "complicit" in rape gangs scandal
Then accuses Lab of voting against inquiry - when it's *her* party bringing a wrecking amendment to a Bill on CHILD SAFETY & WELLBEING that Lab HAS to vote against or whole Bill dies #PMQs
KB hints Labour politicians may be "complicit" in rape gangs scandal
Then accuses Lab of voting against inquiry - when it's *her* party bringing a wrecking amendment to a Bill on CHILD SAFETY & WELLBEING that Lab HAS to vote against or whole Bill dies #PMQs
January 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The right's despicable tactics laid bare
KB hints Labour politicians may be "complicit" in rape gangs scandal
Then accuses Lab of voting against inquiry - when it's *her* party bringing a wrecking amendment to a Bill on CHILD SAFETY & WELLBEING that Lab HAS to vote against or whole Bill dies #PMQs
KB hints Labour politicians may be "complicit" in rape gangs scandal
Then accuses Lab of voting against inquiry - when it's *her* party bringing a wrecking amendment to a Bill on CHILD SAFETY & WELLBEING that Lab HAS to vote against or whole Bill dies #PMQs
They seriously have to reign in this racist despot and hit him where it will hurt;restrict Twitter and make him persona non grata within Europe. His companies must be scrutinised closely and it made clear that within Europe he does not fulfill the 'person of good repute' to remain CEO etc.
France urged the European Union to use its laws more robustly to defend itself against outside interference and Spain's prime minister lambasted Elon Musk, as the US tech billionaire steps up his comments about European politics reut.rs/4jajjmY
France urges EU to get tough on Musk's political comments as bloc struggles for a response
France urged the European Union to use its laws more robustly to defend itself against outside interference and Spain's prime minister lambasted Elon Musk on Wednesday, as the U.S. tech billionaire steps up his comments about European politics.
reut.rs
January 9, 2025 at 5:09 AM
They seriously have to reign in this racist despot and hit him where it will hurt;restrict Twitter and make him persona non grata within Europe. His companies must be scrutinised closely and it made clear that within Europe he does not fulfill the 'person of good repute' to remain CEO etc.
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January 9, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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The Tories did NOT implement recommendations of the Prof Jay report into child sexual abuse
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
January 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Tories did NOT implement recommendations of the Prof Jay report into child sexual abuse
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
Why have they 'Pod Save The UK' not switched to Bluesky yet?
It was such a highlight (of my life, tbh) to step in to guest present a Pod Save The UK episode while Nish was away, and I absolutely adore my weekly slot on Fubar Radio with my brilliant co-host @alimilani.bsky.social
January 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Why have they 'Pod Save The UK' not switched to Bluesky yet?
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2.has been helping individually in courts.She has more honour and integrity in her little finger than all of the Tory and Reform MPs put together. The vicious insults she is receiving from Musk,right wing fuckwits and the right wing media is simply misogynistic, slanderous and downright dangerous.
January 8, 2025 at 5:33 AM
2.has been helping individually in courts.She has more honour and integrity in her little finger than all of the Tory and Reform MPs put together. The vicious insults she is receiving from Musk,right wing fuckwits and the right wing media is simply misogynistic, slanderous and downright dangerous.
youtube.com/watch?v=g0C6...
1.Jess Phillips is a legend. Here she is raising the child abuse cases in Parliament in 2023. She questions why the Tories have not implemented the advice of the inquiry the previous year and why so little money has been allocated to help the victims,who she has....cont..
1.Jess Phillips is a legend. Here she is raising the child abuse cases in Parliament in 2023. She questions why the Tories have not implemented the advice of the inquiry the previous year and why so little money has been allocated to help the victims,who she has....cont..
youtube.com
January 8, 2025 at 5:32 AM
youtube.com/watch?v=g0C6...
1.Jess Phillips is a legend. Here she is raising the child abuse cases in Parliament in 2023. She questions why the Tories have not implemented the advice of the inquiry the previous year and why so little money has been allocated to help the victims,who she has....cont..
1.Jess Phillips is a legend. Here she is raising the child abuse cases in Parliament in 2023. She questions why the Tories have not implemented the advice of the inquiry the previous year and why so little money has been allocated to help the victims,who she has....cont..