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This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
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Pause for thought ...
"If the $480tn of wealth created in the past 25 years had been shared more equitably, this could have educated every child, transitioned the world away from fossil fuels, and ended global hunger" (report from G20 panel, led by the economist Joseph Stiglitz).
"If the $480tn of wealth created in the past 25 years had been shared more equitably, this could have educated every child, transitioned the world away from fossil fuels, and ended global hunger" (report from G20 panel, led by the economist Joseph Stiglitz).
December 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Pause for thought ...
"If the $480tn of wealth created in the past 25 years had been shared more equitably, this could have educated every child, transitioned the world away from fossil fuels, and ended global hunger" (report from G20 panel, led by the economist Joseph Stiglitz).
"If the $480tn of wealth created in the past 25 years had been shared more equitably, this could have educated every child, transitioned the world away from fossil fuels, and ended global hunger" (report from G20 panel, led by the economist Joseph Stiglitz).
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The racists, Reform supporters and anti immigration people are a minority. A very loud and bitter minority but a minority nevertheless.
Today is International Migrants Day.
The immigration debate has become increasingly toxic - so we asked the public what they think.
Watch and share if you agree 🔁
The immigration debate has become increasingly toxic - so we asked the public what they think.
Watch and share if you agree 🔁
December 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The racists, Reform supporters and anti immigration people are a minority. A very loud and bitter minority but a minority nevertheless.
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"They'll come..."
Over 8,000 of you have helped us raise an incredible £250,000 in just three weeks 🤯
It will take every one of us to beat Reform and their multimillionaire mates and billionaire backers.
Hope is here. Be part of it. Donate today ⤵️
Over 8,000 of you have helped us raise an incredible £250,000 in just three weeks 🤯
It will take every one of us to beat Reform and their multimillionaire mates and billionaire backers.
Hope is here. Be part of it. Donate today ⤵️
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
December 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
"They'll come..."
Over 8,000 of you have helped us raise an incredible £250,000 in just three weeks 🤯
It will take every one of us to beat Reform and their multimillionaire mates and billionaire backers.
Hope is here. Be part of it. Donate today ⤵️
Over 8,000 of you have helped us raise an incredible £250,000 in just three weeks 🤯
It will take every one of us to beat Reform and their multimillionaire mates and billionaire backers.
Hope is here. Be part of it. Donate today ⤵️
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🔴Nigel Farage-Backed ‘Raise the Colours’ Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/18/r...
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/18/r...
Nigel Farage-Backed 'Raise the Colours' Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🔴Nigel Farage-Backed ‘Raise the Colours’ Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/18/r...
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/18/r...
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Out of the Doom Loop: Can Liberalism Find a More Affirming Future?
@hardeepmatharu.bsky.social and @peterjukes.bsky.social speak to the authors of 'The Politics of Feeling' about why liberalism is in crisis without an energising vision of the future.
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@hardeepmatharu.bsky.social and @peterjukes.bsky.social speak to the authors of 'The Politics of Feeling' about why liberalism is in crisis without an energising vision of the future.
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Fun and Joy Are Very Powerful Political Forces – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
In the turbulence of the post-2008 financial crisis period, in the UK and the US, there was the emergence of a range of political figures who previously would have been nowhere near formal politics.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Out of the Doom Loop: Can Liberalism Find a More Affirming Future?
@hardeepmatharu.bsky.social and @peterjukes.bsky.social speak to the authors of 'The Politics of Feeling' about why liberalism is in crisis without an energising vision of the future.
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@hardeepmatharu.bsky.social and @peterjukes.bsky.social speak to the authors of 'The Politics of Feeling' about why liberalism is in crisis without an energising vision of the future.
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Are you a raptor enthusiast? Discover more about birds of prey in Wales at our Raptor Convention in January. Book a space ➡️ www.bto.org/RaptorConvention2026
Hear more about our Cudyll Cymru survey, hear from expert guest speakers and meet other nature enthusiasts over lunch. #BirdingWales
Hear more about our Cudyll Cymru survey, hear from expert guest speakers and meet other nature enthusiasts over lunch. #BirdingWales
December 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Are you a raptor enthusiast? Discover more about birds of prey in Wales at our Raptor Convention in January. Book a space ➡️ www.bto.org/RaptorConvention2026
Hear more about our Cudyll Cymru survey, hear from expert guest speakers and meet other nature enthusiasts over lunch. #BirdingWales
Hear more about our Cudyll Cymru survey, hear from expert guest speakers and meet other nature enthusiasts over lunch. #BirdingWales
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Nigel Farage said that the 'Raise the Colours' campaign was a "grassroots movement driven by ordinary people”.
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
Nigel Farage-Backed 'Raise the Colours' Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Nigel Farage said that the 'Raise the Colours' campaign was a "grassroots movement driven by ordinary people”.
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
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I can't lie: @zackpolanski.bsky.social is talking to me like no one else at the moment. Not because I'm young, naive, woke, or liberal, but because I see hope in him and a desire to at least try to create a world where love, empathy and understanding is more important than wealth, power and hate.
December 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I can't lie: @zackpolanski.bsky.social is talking to me like no one else at the moment. Not because I'm young, naive, woke, or liberal, but because I see hope in him and a desire to at least try to create a world where love, empathy and understanding is more important than wealth, power and hate.
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We're welcoming the BTO Youth reps on a guest piece today.
British Birds are keen to encourage, support and celebrate the next generation of birders. For young birders, have you considered the British Birds young birders membership?
Read the piece online:
British Birds are keen to encourage, support and celebrate the next generation of birders. For young birders, have you considered the British Birds young birders membership?
Read the piece online:
BTO Youth - An Introduction | British Birds
The BTO’s Youth Engagement Programme currently consists of 44 youth volunteers: a community of diverse, vibrant young birders with a shared passion to engage young people with science and nature.
www.britishbirds.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We're welcoming the BTO Youth reps on a guest piece today.
British Birds are keen to encourage, support and celebrate the next generation of birders. For young birders, have you considered the British Birds young birders membership?
Read the piece online:
British Birds are keen to encourage, support and celebrate the next generation of birders. For young birders, have you considered the British Birds young birders membership?
Read the piece online:
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Out now: the new Public Sector Focus! @rcem.ac.uk
expose the reality of ‘corridor care’, Calderdale Council
on how local identity shapes #devolution, @local.gov.uk discuss their recent #SEND report and @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social on why inequality damages health&society. Read in full ➡️ flk.bz/Z86D
expose the reality of ‘corridor care’, Calderdale Council
on how local identity shapes #devolution, @local.gov.uk discuss their recent #SEND report and @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social on why inequality damages health&society. Read in full ➡️ flk.bz/Z86D
December 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Out now: the new Public Sector Focus! @rcem.ac.uk
expose the reality of ‘corridor care’, Calderdale Council
on how local identity shapes #devolution, @local.gov.uk discuss their recent #SEND report and @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social on why inequality damages health&society. Read in full ➡️ flk.bz/Z86D
expose the reality of ‘corridor care’, Calderdale Council
on how local identity shapes #devolution, @local.gov.uk discuss their recent #SEND report and @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social on why inequality damages health&society. Read in full ➡️ flk.bz/Z86D
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Barbados PM, Mia Mottley, has it right. The climate crisis is moving at pace. We need to act, need to do more. Cutting methane from oil and gas is one of the fastest ways we could slow the warming of the planet.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Barbados PM, Mia Mottley, has it right. The climate crisis is moving at pace. We need to act, need to do more. Cutting methane from oil and gas is one of the fastest ways we could slow the warming of the planet.
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🎅 Well, obviously.
December 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
🎅 Well, obviously.
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"Poverty is a political choice, and we could end it- it is up to us" Former Mayor of North of Tyne Combined Authority @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social explains why he joined the Green Party, and the importance of effective messaging in combatting Reform.
December 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"Poverty is a political choice, and we could end it- it is up to us" Former Mayor of North of Tyne Combined Authority @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social explains why he joined the Green Party, and the importance of effective messaging in combatting Reform.
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New research reveals that the ornate head crests and neck capes of male Golden and Lady Amherst's Pheasants seriously impair vision – creating large blind spots that could make them more vulnerable to predators:
Male pheasants pay a price for their flashy feathers, study finds
Research published in Biology Letters shows male Golden and Lady Amherst's Pheasants suffer a 30-40° loss in visual range due to their ornamental feathers, reducing predator detection and increasing risks in the wild.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
New research reveals that the ornate head crests and neck capes of male Golden and Lady Amherst's Pheasants seriously impair vision – creating large blind spots that could make them more vulnerable to predators:
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Tomorrow the Government is expected to announce its long-awaited strategy for tackling violence against women and girls.
Here's what we'll be looking for:
Funding for local services
Investment in prevention
Extension of support to all women
Measure impact to ensure plan works
Here's what we'll be looking for:
Funding for local services
Investment in prevention
Extension of support to all women
Measure impact to ensure plan works
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tomorrow the Government is expected to announce its long-awaited strategy for tackling violence against women and girls.
Here's what we'll be looking for:
Funding for local services
Investment in prevention
Extension of support to all women
Measure impact to ensure plan works
Here's what we'll be looking for:
Funding for local services
Investment in prevention
Extension of support to all women
Measure impact to ensure plan works
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Bostonians Wanted More Bike Lanes: Now They Have Them, and Traffic Is Down www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bostonians-w...
Bostonians Wanted More Bike Lanes: Now They Have Them, and Traffic Is Down
Mayor Michelle Wu's ran on more protected bike lanes around the city to satisfy a perceived demand for better cycling infrastructure.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
December 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Bostonians Wanted More Bike Lanes: Now They Have Them, and Traffic Is Down www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bostonians-w...
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Fujitsu boss to face grilling from MPs over the Post Office Horizon compensation.
Public purse footing the bill.
Fujitsu and its execs, PO execs, lawyers, accountants benefitted from false prosecutions, haven't paid anything.
No one charged for the scam which destroyed lives of innocent people.
Public purse footing the bill.
Fujitsu and its execs, PO execs, lawyers, accountants benefitted from false prosecutions, haven't paid anything.
No one charged for the scam which destroyed lives of innocent people.
Fujitsu chief to face MPs grilling over Post Office compensation
Paul Patterson will appear before the business and trade select committee on 6 January amid mounting pressure on Fujitsu to make a sizeable contribution to the Horizon scandal compensation bill, Sky N...
news.sky.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Fujitsu boss to face grilling from MPs over the Post Office Horizon compensation.
Public purse footing the bill.
Fujitsu and its execs, PO execs, lawyers, accountants benefitted from false prosecutions, haven't paid anything.
No one charged for the scam which destroyed lives of innocent people.
Public purse footing the bill.
Fujitsu and its execs, PO execs, lawyers, accountants benefitted from false prosecutions, haven't paid anything.
No one charged for the scam which destroyed lives of innocent people.
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I couldn’t be more embarrassed for the people who put this man in power…
December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I couldn’t be more embarrassed for the people who put this man in power…
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This is why I voted for Catherine Connolly as our president.
President Catherine Connolly has welcomed Greta Thunberg to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This is why I voted for Catherine Connolly as our president.
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I write @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social: It is now a common claim that that European states can no longer afford the welfare states they built in the 20th century. But we can't afford NOT to spend that money
December 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I write @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social: It is now a common claim that that European states can no longer afford the welfare states they built in the 20th century. But we can't afford NOT to spend that money
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If Paul Doyle had been an immigrant we would never hear the end of it, it would be used non-stop to demonise migrants
Because he is a Right Wing 'victim' we will keep being reminded he's a father and how it was just a 'moment of madness'.
Our Media is not worth reading.
Because he is a Right Wing 'victim' we will keep being reminded he's a father and how it was just a 'moment of madness'.
Our Media is not worth reading.
December 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If Paul Doyle had been an immigrant we would never hear the end of it, it would be used non-stop to demonise migrants
Because he is a Right Wing 'victim' we will keep being reminded he's a father and how it was just a 'moment of madness'.
Our Media is not worth reading.
Because he is a Right Wing 'victim' we will keep being reminded he's a father and how it was just a 'moment of madness'.
Our Media is not worth reading.
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I'll point out a hypocrisy no one is talking about.
Private Doctors in the UK are being paid 20-30% more for doing the same job as NHS doctors
The NHS is sending more and more patients every year to these Private Doctors and there are company profits on top as well
Do you see?
Private Doctors in the UK are being paid 20-30% more for doing the same job as NHS doctors
The NHS is sending more and more patients every year to these Private Doctors and there are company profits on top as well
Do you see?
December 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I'll point out a hypocrisy no one is talking about.
Private Doctors in the UK are being paid 20-30% more for doing the same job as NHS doctors
The NHS is sending more and more patients every year to these Private Doctors and there are company profits on top as well
Do you see?
Private Doctors in the UK are being paid 20-30% more for doing the same job as NHS doctors
The NHS is sending more and more patients every year to these Private Doctors and there are company profits on top as well
Do you see?
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I can’t bring myself to watch Trump’s speech tonight. Why? To watch him lie? What’s the point? I’ll get the commentary afterwards.
December 17, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I can’t bring myself to watch Trump’s speech tonight. Why? To watch him lie? What’s the point? I’ll get the commentary afterwards.