drpeterjmurray.bsky.social
@drpeterjmurray.bsky.social
Reading crime fiction, SF etc, and touring book festivals; enjoying photography, good beer, wines & uisge-beatha. Retired nurse/health informatician. Still European
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Brexit: the only war we declared on ourselves and still lost.
November 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Brexit: the only war we declared on ourselves and still lost.
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The irony of Danny Kruger accusing the BBC of left-wing bias when Reform UK - with just 5 MPs - gets more airtime than the Liberal Democrats, who have 72 MPs.
The BBC doesn't have a left-wing bias.
The BBC doesn't have a left-wing bias.
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The irony of Danny Kruger accusing the BBC of left-wing bias when Reform UK - with just 5 MPs - gets more airtime than the Liberal Democrats, who have 72 MPs.
The BBC doesn't have a left-wing bias.
The BBC doesn't have a left-wing bias.
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Apparently we can't afford to help President Lula save the rainforest, but we can afford to pay Drax to burn 250 year old Canadian trees…
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Apparently we can't afford to help President Lula save the rainforest, but we can afford to pay Drax to burn 250 year old Canadian trees…
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Keir Starmer under pressure from ministers & MPs to sack Morgan McSweeney
“If it was an orchestrated campaign to shore up the PM, then it’s had the opposite effect; it’s spectacularly backfired. I don’t see how Morgan can survive when Keir has ended up in a weaker position than before.”
“If it was an orchestrated campaign to shore up the PM, then it’s had the opposite effect; it’s spectacularly backfired. I don’t see how Morgan can survive when Keir has ended up in a weaker position than before.”
November 13, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Keir Starmer under pressure from ministers & MPs to sack Morgan McSweeney
“If it was an orchestrated campaign to shore up the PM, then it’s had the opposite effect; it’s spectacularly backfired. I don’t see how Morgan can survive when Keir has ended up in a weaker position than before.”
“If it was an orchestrated campaign to shore up the PM, then it’s had the opposite effect; it’s spectacularly backfired. I don’t see how Morgan can survive when Keir has ended up in a weaker position than before.”
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🚨BREAKING -- Five UN special rapporteurs have condemned Britain's proscription of Palestine Action as unnecessary and authoritarian.
"We are concerned at the seemingly unjustified use of counter-terrorism laws against protest activity in a democratic society", they write.
"We are concerned at the seemingly unjustified use of counter-terrorism laws against protest activity in a democratic society", they write.
November 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🚨BREAKING -- Five UN special rapporteurs have condemned Britain's proscription of Palestine Action as unnecessary and authoritarian.
"We are concerned at the seemingly unjustified use of counter-terrorism laws against protest activity in a democratic society", they write.
"We are concerned at the seemingly unjustified use of counter-terrorism laws against protest activity in a democratic society", they write.
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it's not true until there is a denial...
Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister
Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister
Health secretary dismisses claims as ‘unhelpful’ and ‘self-defeating’ after reports that PM’s job could be under threat
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UK politics live – latest updates
Wes Streeting has denied wanting to oust Keir Starmer, comparing rumours he is plotting a leadership challenge to conspiracy theories.
The UK health secretary on Wednesday morning categorically ruled out a bid to challenge the prime minister, describing rumours as “unhelpful” and “self-defeating”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
it's not true until there is a denial...
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I find the endless, often pointless drama that has typified UK politics coverage for a decade as draining & unedifying as anyone. But, *as of now* & by every relevant measure, Starmer’s position is perilously close to untenable. Of course people are planning for a future where he’s no longer leader.
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM
I find the endless, often pointless drama that has typified UK politics coverage for a decade as draining & unedifying as anyone. But, *as of now* & by every relevant measure, Starmer’s position is perilously close to untenable. Of course people are planning for a future where he’s no longer leader.
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BREAKING: European Sleeper will start a Paris-Berlin sleeper train from 26 March 2026, after Nightjet pulls out in December.
It'll run via Brussels (with Eurostar connection from London) 3 times a week. This + existing train = Brussels-Berlin 6 times a week. www.europeansleeper.eu/paris
It'll run via Brussels (with Eurostar connection from London) 3 times a week. This + existing train = Brussels-Berlin 6 times a week. www.europeansleeper.eu/paris
November 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
BREAKING: European Sleeper will start a Paris-Berlin sleeper train from 26 March 2026, after Nightjet pulls out in December.
It'll run via Brussels (with Eurostar connection from London) 3 times a week. This + existing train = Brussels-Berlin 6 times a week. www.europeansleeper.eu/paris
It'll run via Brussels (with Eurostar connection from London) 3 times a week. This + existing train = Brussels-Berlin 6 times a week. www.europeansleeper.eu/paris
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Today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight is the Smew!
A rare and late winter visitor, these small, striking birds are a treat to spot on UK lakes.
Males sport a 'panda-like' black-and-white plumage, while females show off a chestnut cap.
Keep an eye out for these stylish divers! 😍
A rare and late winter visitor, these small, striking birds are a treat to spot on UK lakes.
Males sport a 'panda-like' black-and-white plumage, while females show off a chestnut cap.
Keep an eye out for these stylish divers! 😍
November 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight is the Smew!
A rare and late winter visitor, these small, striking birds are a treat to spot on UK lakes.
Males sport a 'panda-like' black-and-white plumage, while females show off a chestnut cap.
Keep an eye out for these stylish divers! 😍
A rare and late winter visitor, these small, striking birds are a treat to spot on UK lakes.
Males sport a 'panda-like' black-and-white plumage, while females show off a chestnut cap.
Keep an eye out for these stylish divers! 😍
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Farage: "I can tell you, a decade on almost from the referendum, that in every single industry, from financial services to fisheries, the burden of regulation, the threat of the regulator is worse now than it was then."
And who's fault is that?
https://bit.ly/4qQJHpS
And who's fault is that?
https://bit.ly/4qQJHpS
Nigel Farage accused of 'disaster' plan that would 'drown' small businesses
Nigel Farage gave a press conference to owners of small firms where he claimed Reform UK is the party of small business - catch up on updates below
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Farage: "I can tell you, a decade on almost from the referendum, that in every single industry, from financial services to fisheries, the burden of regulation, the threat of the regulator is worse now than it was then."
And who's fault is that?
https://bit.ly/4qQJHpS
And who's fault is that?
https://bit.ly/4qQJHpS
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Catch up on my latest blog for news of the release of my new album and how I view the future in terms of writing books:
maypeter.com
maypeter.com
Peter May Author
Thoughts, views and news from author Peter May.
maypeter.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Catch up on my latest blog for news of the release of my new album and how I view the future in terms of writing books:
maypeter.com
maypeter.com
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Found the tweet that Joyce Carol Oates bodied Elon Musk with and it's so beautiful in its eloquent, simple take down. So much so he's crashing out trying to prove he reads books now. Put this in the Louvre.
November 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Found the tweet that Joyce Carol Oates bodied Elon Musk with and it's so beautiful in its eloquent, simple take down. So much so he's crashing out trying to prove he reads books now. Put this in the Louvre.
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She aimed for where it would hurt most and mad respect for that
Found the tweet that Joyce Carol Oates bodied Elon Musk with and it's so beautiful in its eloquent, simple take down. So much so he's crashing out trying to prove he reads books now. Put this in the Louvre.
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
She aimed for where it would hurt most and mad respect for that
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What an absolute travesty: Sarkozy got 5 years and served just 3 weeks of his sentence.
Is it any wonder people believe there are a different set of rules for elites?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Is it any wonder people believe there are a different set of rules for elites?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is released from prison
Sarkozy, who told court his three weeks in jail had been a ‘nightmare’, will serve rest of sentence at home pending appeal
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
What an absolute travesty: Sarkozy got 5 years and served just 3 weeks of his sentence.
Is it any wonder people believe there are a different set of rules for elites?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Is it any wonder people believe there are a different set of rules for elites?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Hard to get a clear shot of our tiniest bird, the Goldcrest, so I'm pleased to get this shot of one at Deeping Lakes @lincswildlife.bsky.social with the reds of the autumn berries. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Hard to get a clear shot of our tiniest bird, the Goldcrest, so I'm pleased to get this shot of one at Deeping Lakes @lincswildlife.bsky.social with the reds of the autumn berries. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social
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The headline to this one is - Daily Mail owner seeks to dodge tax. It’s not really a shocking story, it’s not like we would expect anything better.
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The headline to this one is - Daily Mail owner seeks to dodge tax. It’s not really a shocking story, it’s not like we would expect anything better.
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BREAKING: Trump was just viciously BOOED at the Washington Commanders Detroit Lions game.
I’ve never heard a president booed this loudly in my life. Holy cow!
I’ve never heard a president booed this loudly in my life. Holy cow!
November 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
BREAKING: Trump was just viciously BOOED at the Washington Commanders Detroit Lions game.
I’ve never heard a president booed this loudly in my life. Holy cow!
I’ve never heard a president booed this loudly in my life. Holy cow!
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" Grow your own fox in a window box " - First floor #FoxOfTheDay shared by @wikipickie.bsky.social , top work !
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
" Grow your own fox in a window box " - First floor #FoxOfTheDay shared by @wikipickie.bsky.social , top work !
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A duo for you today ! Your #FoxOfTheDay from @gp-wildlife.bsky.social on BlueSky
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A duo for you today ! Your #FoxOfTheDay from @gp-wildlife.bsky.social on BlueSky
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Trump Says U.S. Visas Can Be Denied to Fat People From Now On
New State Department guidance encourages embassies and consulates to deny visas to people with obesity or other health issues.
Eugenics is a Nazi shibboleth:
https://newrepublic.com/post/202898/trump-us-visas-deny-fat-people-obesity
New State Department guidance encourages embassies and consulates to deny visas to people with obesity or other health issues.
Eugenics is a Nazi shibboleth:
https://newrepublic.com/post/202898/trump-us-visas-deny-fat-people-obesity
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Trump Says U.S. Visas Can Be Denied to Fat People From Now On
New State Department guidance encourages embassies and consulates to deny visas to people with obesity or other health issues.
Eugenics is a Nazi shibboleth:
https://newrepublic.com/post/202898/trump-us-visas-deny-fat-people-obesity
New State Department guidance encourages embassies and consulates to deny visas to people with obesity or other health issues.
Eugenics is a Nazi shibboleth:
https://newrepublic.com/post/202898/trump-us-visas-deny-fat-people-obesity
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And we're done. The full out loud read through and last editing pass on McLean book fifteen is finished. The Violent Hour will be out on July 2nd next year. Hope you can all wait that long.
November 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
And we're done. The full out loud read through and last editing pass on McLean book fifteen is finished. The Violent Hour will be out on July 2nd next year. Hope you can all wait that long.
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New campaign ad for Dems just dropped.
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
New campaign ad for Dems just dropped.