Steve Lodge 🔶
@comedysteve.bsky.social
Marketing specialist. Runs a comedy club. Lib Dem. 🔶. Father of three. Loves funk!
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Steve Lodge 🔶
@comedysteve.bsky.social
· Mar 21
My imprint, should anyone want or need it: promoted by David Wulff on behalf of Steve Lodge (Liberal Democrats), 2B Oaklands Court, Tiverton, EX16 6TG.
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Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip has orphaned at least 56,348 Palestinian children, marking the largest wave of war-related orphanhood in modern history, according to the Government Media Office in Gaza.
#Infograph
#Infograph
December 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip has orphaned at least 56,348 Palestinian children, marking the largest wave of war-related orphanhood in modern history, according to the Government Media Office in Gaza.
#Infograph
#Infograph
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Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
Another shaming for The Telegraph.
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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November 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Another shaming for The Telegraph.
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Just 13k more signatures and the call for a public inquiry into Russian interference has to be debate in Parliament
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just 13k more signatures and the call for a public inquiry into Russian interference has to be debate in Parliament
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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This is the real effect of leaving the EU.
November 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
This is the real effect of leaving the EU.
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‘The clip, which appeared on live television, shows the President of the United States snapping at a female reporter “Quiet, Piggy!”’
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
November 27, 2025 at 5:18 AM
‘The clip, which appeared on live television, shows the President of the United States snapping at a female reporter “Quiet, Piggy!”’
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Income inequality is higher in the US today than it was in 1774, even if you factor in slavery.
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Income inequality is higher in the US today than it was in 1774, even if you factor in slavery.
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Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Nicely put. Just missed out the tax evading part.
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Nicely put. Just missed out the tax evading part.
More great debunking by Emma. As a trained newspaper journalist myself, I'd be embarrassed to work for some of these publications. No - I'd feel ashamed, actually.
Let’s have a look at a crazy Twitter to newspaper pipeline story and debunk as we go! 🔎👍🏼
16th Nov the “Britain is Broken” account shared the following post claiming “Tesco are no longer celebrating Christmas”
With a picture of their “Evergreen” Trees
2.2Million views to date🙄
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16th Nov the “Britain is Broken” account shared the following post claiming “Tesco are no longer celebrating Christmas”
With a picture of their “Evergreen” Trees
2.2Million views to date🙄
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November 19, 2025 at 7:34 AM
More great debunking by Emma. As a trained newspaper journalist myself, I'd be embarrassed to work for some of these publications. No - I'd feel ashamed, actually.
This a treat. LibDem Dan Thomas talks sense about flags, and, well, you need to listen to the Reform UK councillor's response. #carcrash
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio Devon - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to Radio Devon on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
This a treat. LibDem Dan Thomas talks sense about flags, and, well, you need to listen to the Reform UK councillor's response. #carcrash
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
We know The Mail pays very little tax on the UK and this has been consolidated. The quastion is, should a newspaper group that has such influence on public opinion be effectively be an overseas entity? What does this say about interference in our national interests? www.cityam.com/daily-mail-o...
Daily Mail owner moves assets offshore ahead of Budget
The transactions, which took place in late October, were exchanged for an intercompany dividend of £906m, corporate filings show.
www.cityam.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We know The Mail pays very little tax on the UK and this has been consolidated. The quastion is, should a newspaper group that has such influence on public opinion be effectively be an overseas entity? What does this say about interference in our national interests? www.cityam.com/daily-mail-o...
Great to be at #BuildingBrands today in Exeter with several hundred marketers all sharing knowledge. Dave Briggs set this up in Devon and is the inspiration behind this and similar events in the South West.
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Great to be at #BuildingBrands today in Exeter with several hundred marketers all sharing knowledge. Dave Briggs set this up in Devon and is the inspiration behind this and similar events in the South West.
"The unveiling of AIdol marks Russia’s attempt to join the global race to develop human-like robots powered by AI'. Rocky start then.
Russia presented its human-like AI robot. It fell down as it walked onto the stage.
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
"The unveiling of AIdol marks Russia’s attempt to join the global race to develop human-like robots powered by AI'. Rocky start then.
It's a very good idea. Great confession
My company food allowance is £50 per day. Realised I can buy a couple of homeless people a sizeable meal whenever I travel and consume fewer calories at the same time. Makes me feel great and have had some great chats with real people. Do it if you can.
November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's a very good idea. Great confession
It was great to hold two surgeries with my Mid Devon DC colleagues today in Tiverton and in Bampton. I am coffeed out though!
November 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It was great to hold two surgeries with my Mid Devon DC colleagues today in Tiverton and in Bampton. I am coffeed out though!
The news that Allied is set to take on 60 Jhoots pharmacies in the South West is a huge relief for residents. This will impact Tiverton where two pharmacies are struggling on valiantly while Jhoots has failed us all. Let's hope Allied can get open and have a pharmacist on duty full time.
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The news that Allied is set to take on 60 Jhoots pharmacies in the South West is a huge relief for residents. This will impact Tiverton where two pharmacies are struggling on valiantly while Jhoots has failed us all. Let's hope Allied can get open and have a pharmacist on duty full time.
The great thing about being a member is that you can choose the former leader's face to go on your membership card. Look who I chose! Who wouldn't want to become a member? Go on. Do it. #libdems
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The great thing about being a member is that you can choose the former leader's face to go on your membership card. Look who I chose! Who wouldn't want to become a member? Go on. Do it. #libdems
This is good.
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This is good.
Great result in Okehampton, and also a Lib Dem win in Wellington last night.
Okehampton South (West Devon) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 57.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-5.9)
🙋 Ind: 18.6% (New)
No Ind (-35.6) or GRN (34.2) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 57.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-5.9)
🙋 Ind: 18.6% (New)
No Ind (-35.6) or GRN (34.2) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 7, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Great result in Okehampton, and also a Lib Dem win in Wellington last night.
Two hours ago Sky News published this: immigration is a manufactured panic, and not a priority for most people. Of course, this was so unimportant it's item 18 on their home page. #buried
news.sky.com/story/manufa...
news.sky.com/story/manufa...
'Manufactured panic': Immigration not near top of most people's concerns, poll suggests
The cost of living, health, crime, and housing are much higher on people's lists of personal worries, a YouGov survey has suggested.
news.sky.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Two hours ago Sky News published this: immigration is a manufactured panic, and not a priority for most people. Of course, this was so unimportant it's item 18 on their home page. #buried
news.sky.com/story/manufa...
news.sky.com/story/manufa...
"Swivel eyed loons". This sums up the media approach to Reform UK brilliantly
October 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
"Swivel eyed loons". This sums up the media approach to Reform UK brilliantly
A lovely walk from Tiverton. Sadly I've only done a bit of it before.
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A walk from Tiverton with magnificent views across the Exe Valley
This route starts along the 50-mile Exe Valley Way, then climbs out of the valley bringing us up into an abundance of thirst-quenching views
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A lovely walk from Tiverton. Sadly I've only done a bit of it before.
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/de...
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/de...