David Whitaker
@dwhitaker71.bsky.social
Alternative taste in Music especially New Wave , industrial sound and believe it or not some classical. Left wing politics and I prefer to engage with caring people. LGBT. Keen cyclist and Park runner.
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Today, we remember all those who have lost their lives to HIV-AIDS.
On World AIDS Day 2025, our Labour government is launching a new HIV Action Plan, backed by £170m of funding.
We will end new HIV transmissions by 2030.
On World AIDS Day 2025, our Labour government is launching a new HIV Action Plan, backed by £170m of funding.
We will end new HIV transmissions by 2030.
December 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Today, we remember all those who have lost their lives to HIV-AIDS.
On World AIDS Day 2025, our Labour government is launching a new HIV Action Plan, backed by £170m of funding.
We will end new HIV transmissions by 2030.
On World AIDS Day 2025, our Labour government is launching a new HIV Action Plan, backed by £170m of funding.
We will end new HIV transmissions by 2030.
Best News today.
Good to see this ex Reform official behind bars.
I hope future interviews with grifter Nigel Farage question Reform’s connections with Russia.
news.sky.com/story/former...
I hope future interviews with grifter Nigel Farage question Reform’s connections with Russia.
news.sky.com/story/former...
Reform UK's former Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for accepting pro-Russian bribes
Gill, 52, pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery between 6 December 2018 and 18 July 2019 in September.
news.sky.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Best News today.
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2 weeks to go
DEPECHE MODE: M, along with a companion full-length concert film and live album MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY, will be released worldwide on December 5.
#DepecheModeM #DepecheMode
DEPECHE MODE: M, along with a companion full-length concert film and live album MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY, will be released worldwide on December 5.
#DepecheModeM #DepecheMode
November 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
2 weeks to go
DEPECHE MODE: M, along with a companion full-length concert film and live album MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY, will be released worldwide on December 5.
#DepecheModeM #DepecheMode
DEPECHE MODE: M, along with a companion full-length concert film and live album MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY, will be released worldwide on December 5.
#DepecheModeM #DepecheMode
These are the voters that Labour strategists have made very clear over a long period of time that they don't want any more, and it's a message that has now been heard
I've been out canvassing quite a lot in London lately. Labour's vote has absolutely evaporated.... it is quite extraordinary to go to places where Labour were on 50-60% of the vote at the last locals and find nobody, or virtually nobody, supporting them.
The phrase 'I voted Labour last time, but...
The phrase 'I voted Labour last time, but...
November 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Very True.
"Starmer, Mahmood, and McSweeney are testing to destruction the idea that stealing the far right's clothes will win the far right votes. They are about to be disappointed."
From Reform-Lite to Reform-Plus
Do you remember the lies Keir Starmer told to secure Labour's leadership? Under pledge six, 'Defend immigrants' rights', among other things ...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Very True.
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Pay back your travel expenses Jenkyns!
Reform UK’s Andrea Jenkyns is claiming travel expenses for her job as Mayor of Lincolnshire, why? Because she lives in Yorkshire (despite saying she lives in Lincolnshire on her nomination forms).
Reform UK’s Andrea Jenkyns is claiming travel expenses for her job as Mayor of Lincolnshire, why? Because she lives in Yorkshire (despite saying she lives in Lincolnshire on her nomination forms).
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Pay back your travel expenses Jenkyns!
Reform UK’s Andrea Jenkyns is claiming travel expenses for her job as Mayor of Lincolnshire, why? Because she lives in Yorkshire (despite saying she lives in Lincolnshire on her nomination forms).
Reform UK’s Andrea Jenkyns is claiming travel expenses for her job as Mayor of Lincolnshire, why? Because she lives in Yorkshire (despite saying she lives in Lincolnshire on her nomination forms).
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The Reform Party’s newest MP, Sarah Pochin, has admitted her comments were “phrased poorly”. Let’s call them what they were: racist.
This half-baked apology is not enough. The Reform Party must suspend Pochin immediately to show that racism has no place in politics.
This half-baked apology is not enough. The Reform Party must suspend Pochin immediately to show that racism has no place in politics.
October 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The Reform Party’s newest MP, Sarah Pochin, has admitted her comments were “phrased poorly”. Let’s call them what they were: racist.
This half-baked apology is not enough. The Reform Party must suspend Pochin immediately to show that racism has no place in politics.
This half-baked apology is not enough. The Reform Party must suspend Pochin immediately to show that racism has no place in politics.
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Eight things this @uklabour Government delivered last week 👇
October 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Eight things this @uklabour Government delivered last week 👇
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Congratulations to Lucy Powell for winning the Deputy Leadership contest. We look forward to working with you.
If you haven’t already, read Lucy’s vision for the role, which she set out for Fabian members ahead of our hustings. ⬇️
fabians.org.uk/connected-wi...
If you haven’t already, read Lucy’s vision for the role, which she set out for Fabian members ahead of our hustings. ⬇️
fabians.org.uk/connected-wi...
October 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Congratulations to Lucy Powell for winning the Deputy Leadership contest. We look forward to working with you.
If you haven’t already, read Lucy’s vision for the role, which she set out for Fabian members ahead of our hustings. ⬇️
fabians.org.uk/connected-wi...
If you haven’t already, read Lucy’s vision for the role, which she set out for Fabian members ahead of our hustings. ⬇️
fabians.org.uk/connected-wi...
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Reform UK-led council refuses fracking ban call
Reform UK-led council refuses to back fracking ban call
Lancashire County Council rejects a motion calling on the government to permanently ban fracking.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Reform UK-led council refuses fracking ban call
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Libraries in Reform UK run Staffordshire are being forced to close.
They are refusing to hire much needed staff and refusing over time or paying for staff to be covered. This is resulting in libraries closing because of too few staff, despite there being available staff to cover.
#Farageheit411
They are refusing to hire much needed staff and refusing over time or paying for staff to be covered. This is resulting in libraries closing because of too few staff, despite there being available staff to cover.
#Farageheit411
October 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Libraries in Reform UK run Staffordshire are being forced to close.
They are refusing to hire much needed staff and refusing over time or paying for staff to be covered. This is resulting in libraries closing because of too few staff, despite there being available staff to cover.
#Farageheit411
They are refusing to hire much needed staff and refusing over time or paying for staff to be covered. This is resulting in libraries closing because of too few staff, despite there being available staff to cover.
#Farageheit411
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THIS GOVERNMENT’S STUPIDITY IS HURTING - A LOT!
Starmer’s refusal to get Brexit undone is plain ludicrous. He’s could reduce the cost of living by getting Brexit undone, but he refuses. It’s as if he’s deliberately trying to hurt people.
ENOUGH!
#Labour
Starmer’s refusal to get Brexit undone is plain ludicrous. He’s could reduce the cost of living by getting Brexit undone, but he refuses. It’s as if he’s deliberately trying to hurt people.
ENOUGH!
#Labour
October 17, 2025 at 6:55 AM
THIS GOVERNMENT’S STUPIDITY IS HURTING - A LOT!
Starmer’s refusal to get Brexit undone is plain ludicrous. He’s could reduce the cost of living by getting Brexit undone, but he refuses. It’s as if he’s deliberately trying to hurt people.
ENOUGH!
#Labour
Starmer’s refusal to get Brexit undone is plain ludicrous. He’s could reduce the cost of living by getting Brexit undone, but he refuses. It’s as if he’s deliberately trying to hurt people.
ENOUGH!
#Labour
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Staffordshire Reform UK Councillors have voted to spend taxpayers’ money on political assistants…
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October 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Staffordshire Reform UK Councillors have voted to spend taxpayers’ money on political assistants…
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Unity of purpose comes not from command and control but by taking people with us & winning the argument.
As a full time Deputy Leader I will tell a stronger story about what Labour is for, whose side we’re on, the good things that we are doing.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
As a full time Deputy Leader I will tell a stronger story about what Labour is for, whose side we’re on, the good things that we are doing.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lucy Powell tells Labour it can’t sugarcoat how badly things are going
Frontrunner for deputy leadership addresses rally as opponent Bridget Phillipson pledges ‘second Labour term our children deserve’
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Unity of purpose comes not from command and control but by taking people with us & winning the argument.
As a full time Deputy Leader I will tell a stronger story about what Labour is for, whose side we’re on, the good things that we are doing.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
As a full time Deputy Leader I will tell a stronger story about what Labour is for, whose side we’re on, the good things that we are doing.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Ballots begin to go out in the Labour Deputy Leadership election tomorrow.
Read my interview in the Mirror about what kind of Deputy Leader I will be.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Read my interview in the Mirror about what kind of Deputy Leader I will be.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Powell vows to talk tough with No10 and says Labour can't 'out-Reform Reform'
Labour deputy leadership hopeful Lucy Powell called for a 'course correction' after a bumpy first year - but said she won't be 'throwing bricks' at Keir Starmer if elected
www.mirror.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Ballots begin to go out in the Labour Deputy Leadership election tomorrow.
Read my interview in the Mirror about what kind of Deputy Leader I will be.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Read my interview in the Mirror about what kind of Deputy Leader I will be.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Martin recalls the moment he created the now iconic riff to Enjoy the Silence.
#DepecheMode #MartinGore #EnjoyTheSilence
#DepecheMode #MartinGore #EnjoyTheSilence
October 6, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Martin recalls the moment he created the now iconic riff to Enjoy the Silence.
#DepecheMode #MartinGore #EnjoyTheSilence
#DepecheMode #MartinGore #EnjoyTheSilence
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It means a lot to me to have the support of former Labour Leader Neil Kinnock. He represents our values and our traditions, and was one of our great leaders and orators.
Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell in Labour deputy leadership race
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell in Labour deputy leadership race
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell in Labour deputy leadership race
The result of the contest to replace Angela Rayner will be announced on October 25.
www.standard.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 7:09 AM
It means a lot to me to have the support of former Labour Leader Neil Kinnock. He represents our values and our traditions, and was one of our great leaders and orators.
Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell in Labour deputy leadership race
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell in Labour deputy leadership race
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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Really enjoyed chatting to @prospectmagazine.co.uk for their live podcast at Labour Conference.
We talked about how Labour needs to seize back the political megaphone and take on Reform on our terms not theirs.
We talked about how Labour needs to seize back the political megaphone and take on Reform on our terms not theirs.
Labour MP Lucy Powell on her bid to be Starmer’s deputy | Prospect Podcast live from Liverpool
YouTube video by Prospect Magazine
www.youtube.com
October 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Really enjoyed chatting to @prospectmagazine.co.uk for their live podcast at Labour Conference.
We talked about how Labour needs to seize back the political megaphone and take on Reform on our terms not theirs.
We talked about how Labour needs to seize back the political megaphone and take on Reform on our terms not theirs.
Blown off my bike today almost ended up in Morecambe Bay.
October 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Blown off my bike today almost ended up in Morecambe Bay.
Wishing Dame Sarah Mullally well in this very important role .
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.
news.sky.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Wishing Dame Sarah Mullally well in this very important role .
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Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.
news.sky.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
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Savings be damned, now Reform councillors want more money
Savings be damned, now Reform councillors want more money
Reform's plan to cut waste is going well, as councillors ask for more money from the government - for themselves.
www.thecanary.co
September 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Savings be damned, now Reform councillors want more money
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Trump-Linked Political Fundraiser And Right Hand Man of Farage Writes Book on How to Launder Money
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-linked...
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-linked...
Trump-Linked Political Fundraiser Writes Book on How to Launder Money
George “Posh George” Cottrell pleaded guilty to wire fraud after attending Trump’s 2016 presidential nomination.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Trump-Linked Political Fundraiser And Right Hand Man of Farage Writes Book on How to Launder Money
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-linked...
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-linked...
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ANOTHER STARMER MISTAKE LOOMS - THIS TIME IT’S KING SIZE!
September 13, 2025 at 6:27 AM
ANOTHER STARMER MISTAKE LOOMS - THIS TIME IT’S KING SIZE!