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The government has published no evidence to suggest that cutting disability benefits will get people back to work.

The evidence it has published found that these cuts would plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty.

I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the gov’t to rethink
I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the government to rethink its cruel, shameful & completely irresponsible plan to cut benefits which will plunge 250,000 people, including 50,000 children into poverty - on its own impact analysis

This is how you can help

youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
I’m joining Trussell in calling on the Gov’t to rethink its cruel & shameful plan to cut benefits
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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May 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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I'm a fan of @zackpolanski.bsky.social . Worth a listen, worth a follow.
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Green Party leadership hopeful @zackpolanski.bsky.social talks about the Party’s councillor gains, future plans and more. Plus we delve into the 🇮🇳 🇬🇧 tariff deal and the conflict with 🇵🇰

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It's Not Easy Being Greens
Quiet Riot · Episode
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May 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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TANK vs TESLA

"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"

- ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
May 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Anger explodes on welfare with warnings that vote now would give government a bloody nose

www.itv.com/news/2025-05...
May 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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It's good to see The Guardian accurately describe Reform
May 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Really what is going on here is that Trump is appropriating other people's wars, other people's sacrifices, other people's suffering for his own political gain.

He's not alone in that but as the people who lived through the wars drift away it is all the more repellent to witness.
Trump: We'll have two victory days, World War I and World War II. In the future we're going to have a major celebration of each day. We're not going to have days off because we don't have enough days in the year. We have too many celebrations already.
May 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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I'm beyond excited to announce that my first studio album in almost 9 years will be out on October 10th ❤️
May 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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An anniversary worth marking.

I'm sure we're going to see the very people who have trashed its legacy seek to appropriate WW2 today - so let's remember what was really fought for: peace, a more united Europe, a land fit for heroes (mark 2) and the defeat of fascism.
May 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Piers Morgan is a POS but man is this interview wild - based on the way her tone changes I don't think she realized the implications of what she said until after she said it.

If you look closely you can see her realize she is absolutely cooked in real time.
May 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Labour MPs signal rebellion over welfare cuts

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labour MPs signal rebellion over benefits cuts
A number of Labour MPs say they will vote against the government's proposed welfare reforms.
www.bbc.com
May 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Oh sure, it’s the newts holding back housing.

I thought it might just be greedy developers landbanking and refusing to build.

In one of the most nature depleted countries in the world, Labour’s big idea is... fewer species. Brilliant.
The government has admitted there’s no evidence that nature blocks housing. We need to push back and hold our Labour MPs accountable for spreading misinformation. #teambat #teamnewt vm.tiktok.com/ZNd6HGAYQ/
TikTok - Make Your Day
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May 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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Let’s hope Four Seasons Total Landscaping Solutions is not booked up at such short notice.
May 8, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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British veterans who have served in modern conflicts often feel like an afterthought compared with the heroes of the two world wars — and are faced with hollow promises of support from the UK government.
How Britain lost respect for its veterans
Former service personnel who have seen the treatment of veterans in America think the U.K. could learn something — and make up for successive broken promises.
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May 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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I watched Louis Thereaux’ The Settlers last night, in which he hears from a number of illegal Israeli settlers. The fundamentalism on display is astounding. Hearing the Rabbi preach about inhuman Palestinians is hardly “man of god” stuff. And the guns - guns everywhere. A depressing watch
May 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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UK-India trade deal increases GDP 0.1%

Brexit lowers GDP by 5%

▶️Goldman Sachs: -5%
▶️Centre for European Reform: -5.2%
▶️National Institute of Economic and Social Research: -5–6%
▶️Cambridge Econometrics -5%

The reason services are underfunded? Brexit
May 8, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf has been accused of a "power grab" through the party's new constitution.

His promise to "democratise" the party seems to be entirely hollow.

📝 @rtakver.bsky.social for @desmog.com
Reform Chair Zia Yusuf Accused of ‘Power Grab’ Through New Constitution
Reform UK’s new constitution grants “extraordinary” levels of power to its chair Zia Yusuf, DeSmog can reveal. The party rulebook grants the multi-millionaire tech entrepreneur extensive, largely unch...
www.desmog.com
May 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Susanna Reid, "One of the veterans said when the Winter Fuel Allowance was withdrawn they were left speechless"

John Healey, "Increase in defence is money taken out of overseas aid"

What follows is a car crash interview as Healey confirms there is no review of WFA
May 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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The Bank of England is nearly certain to cut rates today, hoping to get ahead of a UK economic slowdown brought on by US trade tariffs.
BoE ready to cut again as UK braces for trade war impact
Analysts expect the Bank Rate to be lowered to 4.25 percent.
www.politico.eu
May 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Sounds like Labour are sprinting to get a US trade deal done before their 19 May EU talks.

Key things to watch out for:
- Concessions we made?
- Hampers our EU talks?
- Stops us rejoining the EU?
- Leaves us net worse off than before Trump's tariffs?
- Stops future Trump tariffs on other sectors?
US-UK trade deal to be announced today: respect to @PickardJE and colleagues at the FT who had the story on Tues
May 8, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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There’s an election for Green Party leader on the horizon so we interviewed the first contestant out of the blocks, @zackpolanski.bsky.social who was forthright about eco-populism, taking on Reform UK and much more
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🚨NEW EPISODE

Green Party leadership hopeful @zackpolanski.bsky.social talks about the Party’s councillor gains, future plans and more. Plus we delve into the 🇮🇳 🇬🇧 tariff deal and the conflict with 🇵🇰

🎧👇
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
💚 open.spotify.com/episode/4aFt...
It's Not Easy Being Greens
Quiet Riot · Episode
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May 8, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Just heard on the radio that migrants must speak English to A Level standard, followed by a sound bite of Nigel Farage misusing the word “albeit”.
May 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Wow sure glad the UK is getting a “major trade deal” with the US haha this is fine
1/ The US government has ordered the Swedish city of Stockholm to end its diversity, inclusivity and equality (DEI) programmes within 10 days. The city authorities say the demand is "bizarre" and they won't be complying. ⬇️
May 8, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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👉NEW -- Instro Precision: The UK arms firm sending targeting gear to Israel

by @john-mcevoy.bsky.social and The Ditch

Exclusive: Shipping documents expose how Instro Precision has been sending military items to Israel amid the Gaza genocide.
www.declassifieduk.org/instro-preci...
Instro Precision: The UK arms firm sending targeting gear to Israel
Exclusive: Shipping documents expose how Instro Precision has been sending military items to Israel amid the Gaza genocide.
www.declassifieduk.org
May 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM