DuttsEY 🏴 🇬🇧 🇪🇺
@duttsey.bsky.social
#FBPE #FBPA 🔸️🇪🇺 🏴
Native of Leith. Living in E Yorks. Classicist. Trivialist. Likes truth, data. Dislikes liars, opinionated-no-give-all-take types.
Native of Leith. Living in E Yorks. Classicist. Trivialist. Likes truth, data. Dislikes liars, opinionated-no-give-all-take types.
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As Farage is about to set out his economic vision, let’s recall that Kent County Council was due to be Reform’s “flag ship” demonstrating they are ready to Govern
KCC is increasing council tax, despite pledging to cut it, and has now had to ask the opposition to help them try and find savings❗️🤦🏼♂️
KCC is increasing council tax, despite pledging to cut it, and has now had to ask the opposition to help them try and find savings❗️🤦🏼♂️
November 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
As Farage is about to set out his economic vision, let’s recall that Kent County Council was due to be Reform’s “flag ship” demonstrating they are ready to Govern
KCC is increasing council tax, despite pledging to cut it, and has now had to ask the opposition to help them try and find savings❗️🤦🏼♂️
KCC is increasing council tax, despite pledging to cut it, and has now had to ask the opposition to help them try and find savings❗️🤦🏼♂️
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Ukraine has already begun planning and preparing for permanent cutoff of aid and support from The US. Trump is doing everything he can right now to help save Russia, but it is too late for Russia. Europe is re-arming and Ukraine will win this war without America's help.
youtu.be/5Mg5XSgsxlQ?...
youtu.be/5Mg5XSgsxlQ?...
Russia Will Be Defeated! Nobody Can Save Russia!
YouTube video by Jake Broe
youtu.be
March 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Ukraine has already begun planning and preparing for permanent cutoff of aid and support from The US. Trump is doing everything he can right now to help save Russia, but it is too late for Russia. Europe is re-arming and Ukraine will win this war without America's help.
youtu.be/5Mg5XSgsxlQ?...
youtu.be/5Mg5XSgsxlQ?...
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very glad this story is finally getting out there - I first heard it in *2016* from another China correspondent, but neither of us were ever able to get anyone to talk about it on the record.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Zuckerberg’s Meta considered sharing user data with China, whistleblower alleges
Meta went to extreme lengths, including developing a censorship system, in a failed attempt to bring Facebook to millions of internet users in China, according to a whistleblower complaint.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
very glad this story is finally getting out there - I first heard it in *2016* from another China correspondent, but neither of us were ever able to get anyone to talk about it on the record.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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“You are a traitor.”
An absurd and insulting thing to say to anyone who posts what Senator Kelly did.
And even more insulting since he served as a U.S. Navy captain and a NASA astronaut.
Kelly was a combat pilot and flew 39 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War.
An absurd and insulting thing to say to anyone who posts what Senator Kelly did.
And even more insulting since he served as a U.S. Navy captain and a NASA astronaut.
Kelly was a combat pilot and flew 39 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War.
March 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“You are a traitor.”
An absurd and insulting thing to say to anyone who posts what Senator Kelly did.
And even more insulting since he served as a U.S. Navy captain and a NASA astronaut.
Kelly was a combat pilot and flew 39 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War.
An absurd and insulting thing to say to anyone who posts what Senator Kelly did.
And even more insulting since he served as a U.S. Navy captain and a NASA astronaut.
Kelly was a combat pilot and flew 39 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War.
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"A day in the Life of Sue Republican.
Sue gets up at 6 a.m. and fills her coffeepot with water to prepare her morning coffee. The water is clean and good because some tree-hugging liberal fought for minimum water-quality standards.
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Sue gets up at 6 a.m. and fills her coffeepot with water to prepare her morning coffee. The water is clean and good because some tree-hugging liberal fought for minimum water-quality standards.
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November 27, 2024 at 8:46 PM
"A day in the Life of Sue Republican.
Sue gets up at 6 a.m. and fills her coffeepot with water to prepare her morning coffee. The water is clean and good because some tree-hugging liberal fought for minimum water-quality standards.
(1) ⏬
Sue gets up at 6 a.m. and fills her coffeepot with water to prepare her morning coffee. The water is clean and good because some tree-hugging liberal fought for minimum water-quality standards.
(1) ⏬
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13)
Sue agrees: "We don't need those big-government liberals ruining our lives ! After all...
"I'm self-made and believe everyone should take care of themselves, just like I have."
SUE IS NOT VERY BRIGHT OR WELL-EDUCATED AND HAS A HARD TIME THINKING FOR HERSELF.
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Sue agrees: "We don't need those big-government liberals ruining our lives ! After all...
"I'm self-made and believe everyone should take care of themselves, just like I have."
SUE IS NOT VERY BRIGHT OR WELL-EDUCATED AND HAS A HARD TIME THINKING FOR HERSELF.
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November 27, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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Sue agrees: "We don't need those big-government liberals ruining our lives ! After all...
"I'm self-made and believe everyone should take care of themselves, just like I have."
SUE IS NOT VERY BRIGHT OR WELL-EDUCATED AND HAS A HARD TIME THINKING FOR HERSELF.
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Sue agrees: "We don't need those big-government liberals ruining our lives ! After all...
"I'm self-made and believe everyone should take care of themselves, just like I have."
SUE IS NOT VERY BRIGHT OR WELL-EDUCATED AND HAS A HARD TIME THINKING FOR HERSELF.
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When Fines are not Fines.
On 6 August 2024, Ofwat announced fines totalling £168m on three water companies – Thames Water £104m; Yorkshire Water £47m; Northumbrian Water, £17m.
Not a penny has been paid.
Companies with 400 criminal convictions are allowed to negotiate what and when they will pay.
On 6 August 2024, Ofwat announced fines totalling £168m on three water companies – Thames Water £104m; Yorkshire Water £47m; Northumbrian Water, £17m.
Not a penny has been paid.
Companies with 400 criminal convictions are allowed to negotiate what and when they will pay.
The water industry shows how the state indulges corporations to the detriment of society
Since 1989, water companies have been the subject of over 1,100 criminal convictions, but governments are content for them to control the industry.
leftfootforward.org
February 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
When Fines are not Fines.
On 6 August 2024, Ofwat announced fines totalling £168m on three water companies – Thames Water £104m; Yorkshire Water £47m; Northumbrian Water, £17m.
Not a penny has been paid.
Companies with 400 criminal convictions are allowed to negotiate what and when they will pay.
On 6 August 2024, Ofwat announced fines totalling £168m on three water companies – Thames Water £104m; Yorkshire Water £47m; Northumbrian Water, £17m.
Not a penny has been paid.
Companies with 400 criminal convictions are allowed to negotiate what and when they will pay.
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Jeez. Trump has signed an EO to withdraw the US from the UN Human Rights Council. Just think about that
February 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Jeez. Trump has signed an EO to withdraw the US from the UN Human Rights Council. Just think about that
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The tech barons are teaming up with the far right. We need to resist them with truth, creativity and humour. 100% of what we do is funded by small donors. Could you become one of them?
Link in bio
Link in bio
January 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The tech barons are teaming up with the far right. We need to resist them with truth, creativity and humour. 100% of what we do is funded by small donors. Could you become one of them?
Link in bio
Link in bio
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It’s all beginning to feel a bit 1984. We’re in a battle against autocrats and oligarchs who are using money and misinformation to dismantle democracies. That’s why we’re looking for 1,984 new monthly supporters to make our biggest and boldest plans a reality (see link in bio)
January 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It’s all beginning to feel a bit 1984. We’re in a battle against autocrats and oligarchs who are using money and misinformation to dismantle democracies. That’s why we’re looking for 1,984 new monthly supporters to make our biggest and boldest plans a reality (see link in bio)
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The #Labour Govt screams the importance of growth, yet fails to inject any urgency on the one thing that will increase GDP growth & soon, a new customs union between the #UK & #EU. Environment, economic growth, world peace will all be strengthened with a UK/EU customs union. shorturl.at/0z6Vq
UK should seek new customs union with EU, Lib Dems to say
Leader Ed Davey to call for talks to begin immediately, urging ministers to be ‘far more positive, far more ambitious’
shorturl.at
January 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The #Labour Govt screams the importance of growth, yet fails to inject any urgency on the one thing that will increase GDP growth & soon, a new customs union between the #UK & #EU. Environment, economic growth, world peace will all be strengthened with a UK/EU customs union. shorturl.at/0z6Vq
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"The Times published a story under the headline “More parents lying to get their children into top UK state schools after VAT hike”.
This claimed to be based on an opinion poll... But the headline and the following article radically misrepresented the findings."
The Times has now become trash.
This claimed to be based on an opinion poll... But the headline and the following article radically misrepresented the findings."
The Times has now become trash.
Lies, damned lies and misrepresentation
The Times recently led its front page with an entirely bogus story about VAT on private school fees. What were the facts?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
"The Times published a story under the headline “More parents lying to get their children into top UK state schools after VAT hike”.
This claimed to be based on an opinion poll... But the headline and the following article radically misrepresented the findings."
The Times has now become trash.
This claimed to be based on an opinion poll... But the headline and the following article radically misrepresented the findings."
The Times has now become trash.
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Being part of the EU would ensure Greenland has “protection,” he added. “In a common society, you are secured economically and politically.” Trump has said it is an “absolute necessity” for the U.S. to gain control of Greenland & has refused to rule out using military force to acquire the island. /3
January 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Being part of the EU would ensure Greenland has “protection,” he added. “In a common society, you are secured economically and politically.” Trump has said it is an “absolute necessity” for the U.S. to gain control of Greenland & has refused to rule out using military force to acquire the island. /3
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Løkkegaard said it was time for “some kind of new thinking.”
“We live in a world where no matter how independent you want to be, you have to be a member of alliances,” Løkkegaard said. “And to my mind, the EU is the best alliance you can get into. That goes for Denmark, that goes for Greenland."/2
“We live in a world where no matter how independent you want to be, you have to be a member of alliances,” Løkkegaard said. “And to my mind, the EU is the best alliance you can get into. That goes for Denmark, that goes for Greenland."/2
January 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Løkkegaard said it was time for “some kind of new thinking.”
“We live in a world where no matter how independent you want to be, you have to be a member of alliances,” Løkkegaard said. “And to my mind, the EU is the best alliance you can get into. That goes for Denmark, that goes for Greenland."/2
“We live in a world where no matter how independent you want to be, you have to be a member of alliances,” Løkkegaard said. “And to my mind, the EU is the best alliance you can get into. That goes for Denmark, that goes for Greenland."/2
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🚨🚨 New #greenland-EU scoop from @sebstarcevic.bsky.social : Danish MEP @loekkegaard-mep.venstre.dk says that Greenland should consider rejoining the European Union for “protection” in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to acquire the Arctic island. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/gree...
www.politico.eu/article/gree...
Greenland should consider rejoining the EU for ‘protection,’ Danish MEP says
“Clearly the situation has changed dramatically since ’85,” when Greenland left the EU, senior lawmaker says.
www.politico.eu
January 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🚨🚨 New #greenland-EU scoop from @sebstarcevic.bsky.social : Danish MEP @loekkegaard-mep.venstre.dk says that Greenland should consider rejoining the European Union for “protection” in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to acquire the Arctic island. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/gree...
www.politico.eu/article/gree...
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The EU should seize the opportunity and offer a"trial" membership to Canada, Iceland, Norway, Greenland and the UK: 10 years membership with temporary opt outs from Schengen and the Euro, with confirmatory referendum after 10 years.
🚨🚨 New #greenland-EU scoop from @sebstarcevic.bsky.social : Danish MEP @loekkegaard-mep.venstre.dk says that Greenland should consider rejoining the European Union for “protection” in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to acquire the Arctic island. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/gree...
www.politico.eu/article/gree...
Greenland should consider rejoining the EU for ‘protection,’ Danish MEP says
“Clearly the situation has changed dramatically since ’85,” when Greenland left the EU, senior lawmaker says.
www.politico.eu
January 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The EU should seize the opportunity and offer a"trial" membership to Canada, Iceland, Norway, Greenland and the UK: 10 years membership with temporary opt outs from Schengen and the Euro, with confirmatory referendum after 10 years.
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The recognition and voices denouncing the disaster of Brexit continues to grow at pace.
Yet Labour and its MPs are silent. Why is that @stellacreasy.bsky.social @labourlewis.bsky.social @sarahhall-labour.bsky.social ????
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lord-s...
Yet Labour and its MPs are silent. Why is that @stellacreasy.bsky.social @labourlewis.bsky.social @sarahhall-labour.bsky.social ????
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lord-s...
Lord Sugar Says Brexit Is 'The Biggest Disaster Of My Lifetime'
"My honest opinion - get back in the EU".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The recognition and voices denouncing the disaster of Brexit continues to grow at pace.
Yet Labour and its MPs are silent. Why is that @stellacreasy.bsky.social @labourlewis.bsky.social @sarahhall-labour.bsky.social ????
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lord-s...
Yet Labour and its MPs are silent. Why is that @stellacreasy.bsky.social @labourlewis.bsky.social @sarahhall-labour.bsky.social ????
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lord-s...
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Musk forced the head of the FAA to resign after SpaceX was fined for using a newly built rocket propellant that the FAA had not yet approved., and other safety violations. Musk said the FAA was “over-regulated.” Trump has not replaced him. www.space.com/faa-fining-s...
FAA plans to fine SpaceX $630,000 for alleged launch violations
'Failure of a company to comply with the safety requirements will result in consequences.'
www.space.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Musk forced the head of the FAA to resign after SpaceX was fined for using a newly built rocket propellant that the FAA had not yet approved., and other safety violations. Musk said the FAA was “over-regulated.” Trump has not replaced him. www.space.com/faa-fining-s...
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I wonder whether anyone at the Beeb has ever told Robbie Gibb, the Brexit-supporting board member knighted by his former boss Theresa May who polices the ‘impartiality’ of others, to piss off. Someone senior, whether on or off air staff, really needs to. This nonsense can’t continue.
Was just disinvited by @bbc5live.bsky.social to a discussion of Brexit 5 years on- on the entirely reasonable/correct grounds that I know what I am talking about and would give an expert, objective view.
What they actually wanted was a "hard Remainer" (to balance a know-nothing Brexiteer).
FFS.
What they actually wanted was a "hard Remainer" (to balance a know-nothing Brexiteer).
FFS.
January 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I wonder whether anyone at the Beeb has ever told Robbie Gibb, the Brexit-supporting board member knighted by his former boss Theresa May who polices the ‘impartiality’ of others, to piss off. Someone senior, whether on or off air staff, really needs to. This nonsense can’t continue.
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"Sign all of them. We don't just want you back, we need you back. And - oh - the celebration."
That was the reply to this petition from Danish academic, Sune Auken (on Mastodon). Don't let anyone tell you we're not wanted back. Pls sign/share. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
That was the reply to this petition from Danish academic, Sune Auken (on Mastodon). Don't let anyone tell you we're not wanted back. Pls sign/share. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
January 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"Sign all of them. We don't just want you back, we need you back. And - oh - the celebration."
That was the reply to this petition from Danish academic, Sune Auken (on Mastodon). Don't let anyone tell you we're not wanted back. Pls sign/share. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
That was the reply to this petition from Danish academic, Sune Auken (on Mastodon). Don't let anyone tell you we're not wanted back. Pls sign/share. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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New Brexit benefits from tomorrow …
January 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
New Brexit benefits from tomorrow …
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Fourteen hours before the crash. 👇
January 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Fourteen hours before the crash. 👇
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If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
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Five years ago we left Brussels as MEPs. Turns out, the unicorns and rainbows didn’t exist after all (who’d have thought it?!)
Now it’s time for the govt to take heed of changing sentiment and do more than tinker round the edges of the awful deal we got.
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
Now it’s time for the govt to take heed of changing sentiment and do more than tinker round the edges of the awful deal we got.
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
Op-ed: Five years after Brexit, UK still defining its post-EU identity
It's a half-decade since leaving the EU and the UK still struggles with its relationship to the bloc. There is reason to hope it could get better —...
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu
January 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Five years ago we left Brussels as MEPs. Turns out, the unicorns and rainbows didn’t exist after all (who’d have thought it?!)
Now it’s time for the govt to take heed of changing sentiment and do more than tinker round the edges of the awful deal we got.
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
Now it’s time for the govt to take heed of changing sentiment and do more than tinker round the edges of the awful deal we got.
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...