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· Jan 3
Another House of Lords scandal? We urgently need real reform of the upper chamber.
It takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
The House of Lords is a medieval honours system full of cronies, party donors, loyalists, bishops, hereditary peers, Boris Johnson’s brother, and the son of a KGB agent. It sorely needs to be replaced with a democratic second chamber.
Sign the Electoral Reform Society’s petition here:
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❤️ Several hundred people formed a living Angel of the North in Hexham to show support for plans by internationally renowned artist Sir Antony Gormley for a new arts facility in the town.
It was aimed at persuading Northumberland County Council to change its mind, after it turned down the idea...
It was aimed at persuading Northumberland County Council to change its mind, after it turned down the idea...
Living Angel of the North sends a message to Northumberland County Council
People in Hexham demonstrate in support of plans for an art facility by world renowned artist Sir Antony Gormley
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
❤️ Several hundred people formed a living Angel of the North in Hexham to show support for plans by internationally renowned artist Sir Antony Gormley for a new arts facility in the town.
It was aimed at persuading Northumberland County Council to change its mind, after it turned down the idea...
It was aimed at persuading Northumberland County Council to change its mind, after it turned down the idea...
Gold from Led By Donkeys, yet again
Daniel Hannan was given a peerage for being categorically wrong about Brexit. And he continues to be invited to contribute to right-wing TV and newspapers, including The Telegraph.
Daniel Hannan was given a peerage for being categorically wrong about Brexit. And he continues to be invited to contribute to right-wing TV and newspapers, including The Telegraph.
Nine years ago the godfather of Brexit, Lord Daniel Hannan, predicted life in Brexit Britain in June 2025. Roll the tape…
(VO by @gavinesler.bsky.social. Part 2 below👇)
(VO by @gavinesler.bsky.social. Part 2 below👇)
June 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Gold from Led By Donkeys, yet again
Daniel Hannan was given a peerage for being categorically wrong about Brexit. And he continues to be invited to contribute to right-wing TV and newspapers, including The Telegraph.
Daniel Hannan was given a peerage for being categorically wrong about Brexit. And he continues to be invited to contribute to right-wing TV and newspapers, including The Telegraph.
If anyone wants to try out Manus AI, let me know as I have two invite codes.
May 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
If anyone wants to try out Manus AI, let me know as I have two invite codes.
This is why I have never, and will never, use a DNA testing service
Your DNA is your ultimate personal data. And you can't change it. Once it's in a database, you've lost control of it.
Your DNA is your ultimate personal data. And you can't change it. Once it's in a database, you've lost control of it.
Bankrupt DNA testing firm 23andMe to be purchased for $256m
Drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ capture of genetic testing firm in bankruptcy auction raises privacy concerns
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This is why I have never, and will never, use a DNA testing service
Your DNA is your ultimate personal data. And you can't change it. Once it's in a database, you've lost control of it.
Your DNA is your ultimate personal data. And you can't change it. Once it's in a database, you've lost control of it.
This is possibly the best and most concise description of money that I’ve ever seen. It might seem silly, but it’s what happens billions of times a day.
#famousshorts #motivation #money #bank #facts #youtubeshorts #video #3stooges #life #finance
YouTube video by Tech Groove
youtube.com
April 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This is possibly the best and most concise description of money that I’ve ever seen. It might seem silly, but it’s what happens billions of times a day.
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House of Lords proceedings disrupted by protesters – UK politics live
House of Lords proceedings disrupted by protesters – UK politics live
Campaigners in gallery shout ‘Lords out, people in’ and drop leaflets into the chamber
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
House of Lords proceedings disrupted by protesters – UK politics live
Finally, some progress to modernise the UK’s medieval systems. More of this, please 👏🏼
The UK government plans to abolish the centuries-old leasehold system in England and Wales, aiming to end unfair practices and unreasonable costs faced by homeowners.
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook announced that new leasehold flats will be banned, with commonhold becoming the default tenure.
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook announced that new leasehold flats will be banned, with commonhold becoming the default tenure.
Centuries-old leasehold system to be abolished in England and Wales
Exclusive: Housing minister says overhaul of feudal-era system would take place before end of this parliament
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Finally, some progress to modernise the UK’s medieval systems. More of this, please 👏🏼
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former leader of Reform UK in Wales has appeared in court accused of accepting bribes in exchange for making statements in the European Parliament that would benefit Russia, a court has heard
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
former leader of Reform UK in Wales has appeared in court accused of accepting bribes in exchange for making statements in the European Parliament that would benefit Russia, a court has heard
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ex-Reform UK Wales leader accused of taking Russian bribes
The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader made favourable statements about Russia for money, a court hears.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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former leader of Reform UK in Wales has appeared in court accused of accepting bribes in exchange for making statements in the European Parliament that would benefit Russia, a court has heard
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
former leader of Reform UK in Wales has appeared in court accused of accepting bribes in exchange for making statements in the European Parliament that would benefit Russia, a court has heard
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
In 2022, Curtis Yarvin (associated with Musk’s pal Peter Thiel) proposed a ‘CEO-dictator’ model for government overhaul, called RAGE. Now, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) mirrors this vision, pushing mass resignations and purging ideologically.
Sound familiar? 
Sound familiar? 
'Reboot' Revealed: Elon Musk's CEO-Dictator Playbook
In 2022, one of Peter Thiel's favorite thinkers envisioned a second Trump Administration in which the federal government would be run by a “CEO”
www.thenerdreich.com
February 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In 2022, Curtis Yarvin (associated with Musk’s pal Peter Thiel) proposed a ‘CEO-dictator’ model for government overhaul, called RAGE. Now, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) mirrors this vision, pushing mass resignations and purging ideologically.
Sound familiar? 
Sound familiar? 
For how long will Brexit be the elephant in the room for most of our politicians?
On the fifth anniversary of Brexit,
2016: We'd be better off with Brexit
2016: The sun has risen on an independent UK
2023: Brexit has failed
2023: We were more competitive in the EU
2024: Our democracy feels dead
End this economic self harm, rejoin the EU
2016: We'd be better off with Brexit
2016: The sun has risen on an independent UK
2023: Brexit has failed
2023: We were more competitive in the EU
2024: Our democracy feels dead
End this economic self harm, rejoin the EU
January 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM
For how long will Brexit be the elephant in the room for most of our politicians?
The comments here are (nazi) gold
New Tesla Model Y: What have they done?
YouTube video by carwow
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The comments here are (nazi) gold
I was there when The Onion crossed over into reality (or vice versa)
Trump Claims He Can Overrule Constitution With Executive Order Because Of Little-Known ‘No One Will Stop Me’ Loophole
theonion.com/trump-c...
theonion.com/trump-c...
January 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I was there when The Onion crossed over into reality (or vice versa)
Americans watch The Crown and Downton Abbey and they think that’s what British are like.
In fact, we’re more like Wallace and Gromit.
In fact, we’re more like Wallace and Gromit.
January 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Americans watch The Crown and Downton Abbey and they think that’s what British are like.
In fact, we’re more like Wallace and Gromit.
In fact, we’re more like Wallace and Gromit.
“We announced that we would leave the European Union before we had a plan for growth outside the EU” — Badenoch
Even the Tories now publicly accept that Brexit is a disaster. Time to start the journey back to the EU. Starting with the customs union.
Even the Tories now publicly accept that Brexit is a disaster. Time to start the journey back to the EU. Starting with the customs union.
Badenoch: UK getting poorer and failing to compete on world stage
Tory leader says her party offered policies without plans while in government and politicians are not being honest with public
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“We announced that we would leave the European Union before we had a plan for growth outside the EU” — Badenoch
Even the Tories now publicly accept that Brexit is a disaster. Time to start the journey back to the EU. Starting with the customs union.
Even the Tories now publicly accept that Brexit is a disaster. Time to start the journey back to the EU. Starting with the customs union.
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We need to make work pay.
January 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We need to make work pay.
Classic Geordie sentence starter: “What it is is”
January 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Classic Geordie sentence starter: “What it is is”
Is Batman City surrounded by a utility belt?
January 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Is Batman City surrounded by a utility belt?
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Nazir Afzal, "When Keir Starmer and I left the CPS we had the highest rate of child sexual abuse prosecutions in our history.. That is Keir Starmer's legacy"
"Boris Johnson said that investigating child sexual abuse was money spaffed up a wall"
"Boris Johnson said that investigating child sexual abuse was money spaffed up a wall"
January 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Nazir Afzal, "When Keir Starmer and I left the CPS we had the highest rate of child sexual abuse prosecutions in our history.. That is Keir Starmer's legacy"
"Boris Johnson said that investigating child sexual abuse was money spaffed up a wall"
"Boris Johnson said that investigating child sexual abuse was money spaffed up a wall"
Wait. Does Trump think Greenland is a golf course?
January 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Wait. Does Trump think Greenland is a golf course?
Private Eye this week highlights that, alongside several sub-postmasters being awarded OBEs, lawyer James Palmer was awarded a CBE despite being part of the firm that represented the Post Office and fought those same sub-postmasters. Make it make sense.
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January 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Private Eye this week highlights that, alongside several sub-postmasters being awarded OBEs, lawyer James Palmer was awarded a CBE despite being part of the firm that represented the Post Office and fought those same sub-postmasters. Make it make sense.
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😂
January 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
😂
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Sure it was shit.
Yeah it cost billions and achieved sweet FA.
But at least they owned the "wokes".
(AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?)
Yeah it cost billions and achieved sweet FA.
But at least they owned the "wokes".
(AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?)
January 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Sure it was shit.
Yeah it cost billions and achieved sweet FA.
But at least they owned the "wokes".
(AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?)
Yeah it cost billions and achieved sweet FA.
But at least they owned the "wokes".
(AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?)