Glostermeteor 🔶
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A refugee from Twitter, now stupidly known as X. If you ban my right to reply to your posts then there is zero point me viewing your posts (block). I support Palestine action. #BollocksToBrexit #NoToAgeVerificationAndMassSurveillance #USEAVPN
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New YouGov poll, once again illustrating that Reform supporters are like no one else.
How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
November 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
New YouGov poll, once again illustrating that Reform supporters are like no one else.
How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
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www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Good!
I want Robbie Gibb to go too. This move rightwards is very disturbing.
Good!
I want Robbie Gibb to go too. This move rightwards is very disturbing.
MPs and BBC staff call for Robbie Gibb to leave broadcaster’s board
Boris Johnson’s appointee is accused of pushing claims of institutional bias at the corporation after shock resignations
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Good!
I want Robbie Gibb to go too. This move rightwards is very disturbing.
Good!
I want Robbie Gibb to go too. This move rightwards is very disturbing.
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The government needs to stand up for a truly independent BBC free from political meddling.
That means sacking Robbie Gibb and ending the political grip on the BBC board.
That means sacking Robbie Gibb and ending the political grip on the BBC board.
November 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The government needs to stand up for a truly independent BBC free from political meddling.
That means sacking Robbie Gibb and ending the political grip on the BBC board.
That means sacking Robbie Gibb and ending the political grip on the BBC board.
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If BBC News was a hotbed of left-wing wokery producing *systemically* biased coverage Jeremy Corbyn may well have been elected Prime Minister in 2019.
It’s not. He wasn’t.
And we got Boris Johnson instead.
It’s not. He wasn’t.
And we got Boris Johnson instead.
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
If BBC News was a hotbed of left-wing wokery producing *systemically* biased coverage Jeremy Corbyn may well have been elected Prime Minister in 2019.
It’s not. He wasn’t.
And we got Boris Johnson instead.
It’s not. He wasn’t.
And we got Boris Johnson instead.
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If we're talking about bias, why do BBC politics programmes, from Politics Live to the Laura Kuennsberg Show, still always begin with a look at the newspaper front pages, which are overwhelmingly biased in one direction. Helps frame the entire news agenda and debate in their favour
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If we're talking about bias, why do BBC politics programmes, from Politics Live to the Laura Kuennsberg Show, still always begin with a look at the newspaper front pages, which are overwhelmingly biased in one direction. Helps frame the entire news agenda and debate in their favour
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On Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy’s refusal to review the BBC Board membership of Robbie Gibb, Lib Dem culture spokes Anna Sabine MP said:
"This is the wrong choice...Gibb isn’t fit to serve on the BBC Board, & the BBC Charter gives the Government the power to sack him." PM should step in, she says.
"This is the wrong choice...Gibb isn’t fit to serve on the BBC Board, & the BBC Charter gives the Government the power to sack him." PM should step in, she says.
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy’s refusal to review the BBC Board membership of Robbie Gibb, Lib Dem culture spokes Anna Sabine MP said:
"This is the wrong choice...Gibb isn’t fit to serve on the BBC Board, & the BBC Charter gives the Government the power to sack him." PM should step in, she says.
"This is the wrong choice...Gibb isn’t fit to serve on the BBC Board, & the BBC Charter gives the Government the power to sack him." PM should step in, she says.
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"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
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If Boris Johnson can appoint former GBNews adviser and pro Israel endorser, Robbie Gibb to the board of the BBC why can’t Starmer replace him? The BBC is under serious threat and Labour don’t seem to care.
Gibb position on BBC board ‘untenable’, says Swinney
The comments come amid a bias row at the broadcaster which has seen two of its top bosses resign.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
If Boris Johnson can appoint former GBNews adviser and pro Israel endorser, Robbie Gibb to the board of the BBC why can’t Starmer replace him? The BBC is under serious threat and Labour don’t seem to care.
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The BBC is biased, but not to the left. The last few days Radio 4 has included numbers of migrants crossing the channel as part of their hourly bulletins. How is that news? No records broken, no milestone reached, just a running commentary. Not to mention the promotion of Farage in Question Time etc
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The BBC is biased, but not to the left. The last few days Radio 4 has included numbers of migrants crossing the channel as part of their hourly bulletins. How is that news? No records broken, no milestone reached, just a running commentary. Not to mention the promotion of Farage in Question Time etc
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Journalist, "Farage accused the BBC of election interference"
Ed Davey, "The interference we've seen is from Farage's friend, Putin"
"We've seen Russian interference in the most appalling way"
Ed Davey, "The interference we've seen is from Farage's friend, Putin"
"We've seen Russian interference in the most appalling way"
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Journalist, "Farage accused the BBC of election interference"
Ed Davey, "The interference we've seen is from Farage's friend, Putin"
"We've seen Russian interference in the most appalling way"
Ed Davey, "The interference we've seen is from Farage's friend, Putin"
"We've seen Russian interference in the most appalling way"
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www.theguardian.com
A BBC board member with links to the Conservative party “led the charge” in pressuring the corporation’s leadership over claims of systemic bias in coverage of Donald Trump, Gaza and transgender rights, the Guardian has been told.
Gibb should've been sacked when labour got in!
A BBC board member with links to the Conservative party “led the charge” in pressuring the corporation’s leadership over claims of systemic bias in coverage of Donald Trump, Gaza and transgender rights, the Guardian has been told.
Gibb should've been sacked when labour got in!
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
Sources say Robbie Gibb amplified criticisms of Trump, Gaza and trans rights coverage, and had ‘a lot of oxygen in the room’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
www.theguardian.com
A BBC board member with links to the Conservative party “led the charge” in pressuring the corporation’s leadership over claims of systemic bias in coverage of Donald Trump, Gaza and transgender rights, the Guardian has been told.
Gibb should've been sacked when labour got in!
A BBC board member with links to the Conservative party “led the charge” in pressuring the corporation’s leadership over claims of systemic bias in coverage of Donald Trump, Gaza and transgender rights, the Guardian has been told.
Gibb should've been sacked when labour got in!
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I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
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BBC faces ‘existential’ threat after exit of top executives
Broadcaster’s deepest crisis in recent history comes amid fresh questions over its future role in British society
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
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The disturbing escalation of the assault on the BBC should be alarming to anyone who cares about truth, accountability and democracy.
Influential board member, Robbie Gibb, former GBNews adviser, Brexit endorser and previous owner of the Jewish Chronicle, is orchestrating this assault from within.
Influential board member, Robbie Gibb, former GBNews adviser, Brexit endorser and previous owner of the Jewish Chronicle, is orchestrating this assault from within.
‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bosses
The whirlwind that started when Deborah Turness came under attack at a board meeting is part of a wider political story, some say
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The disturbing escalation of the assault on the BBC should be alarming to anyone who cares about truth, accountability and democracy.
Influential board member, Robbie Gibb, former GBNews adviser, Brexit endorser and previous owner of the Jewish Chronicle, is orchestrating this assault from within.
Influential board member, Robbie Gibb, former GBNews adviser, Brexit endorser and previous owner of the Jewish Chronicle, is orchestrating this assault from within.
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BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
Sources say Robbie Gibb amplified criticisms of Trump, Gaza and trans rights coverage, and had ‘a lot of oxygen in the room’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
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Ed is spot on on this one!
The first step towards saving our precious BBC: remove Robbie Gibb from the board | Ed Davey
The BBC belongs to all of us, and it is under attack as never before. The government must defend it from its enemies, within and without, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Ed is spot on on this one!
We shouldnt have to even think about these horrible things but I watched this very useful video about what to do if faced with an aggressor with a knife. 2 objectives 1 get as far away from the knife as possible, 2 put things in between your body and the knife if you cant youtu.be/5h10vAXcvts?...
How To Survive A Knife Attack (Everyone Should Know This)
YouTube video by Simple Self Defence
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November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We shouldnt have to even think about these horrible things but I watched this very useful video about what to do if faced with an aggressor with a knife. 2 objectives 1 get as far away from the knife as possible, 2 put things in between your body and the knife if you cant youtu.be/5h10vAXcvts?...
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Yeah, this is a serious failing. Same as when Thatcher's pick, Marmaduke Hussey, forced out Alasdair Milne: hushed up, opaque, behind closed doors, secretive. This is a public body, using licence fee funds, operating according to the scrutiny of an elected government. It should be transparent.
Question are the BBC Board minutes in the public domain? Or is it just a summary? Wondering why other 'independent' institutions like the BoE Monetary Committee do put out reports & not the BBC @iandunt.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Yeah, this is a serious failing. Same as when Thatcher's pick, Marmaduke Hussey, forced out Alasdair Milne: hushed up, opaque, behind closed doors, secretive. This is a public body, using licence fee funds, operating according to the scrutiny of an elected government. It should be transparent.
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It should be the story now. He did it. Panorama said he did it. What's defamatory?
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It should be the story now. He did it. Panorama said he did it. What's defamatory?
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THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
Please read this entire excellent piece by Caroline, which points out that a judge ordered the Feds (again) to stop doing **this exact kind of thing** and they are still continuing to do it all over Chicago
THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
Please read this entire excellent piece by Caroline, which points out that a judge ordered the Feds (again) to stop doing **this exact kind of thing** and they are still continuing to do it all over Chicago
Arianna Sofia Veraza and her parents were driving to Sam's Club for milk, eggs and diapers yesterday when they heard helicopters and horns blaring yesterday. They had turned around to leave when a federal agent pepper-sprayed them through a car window.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/09/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/09/c...
Pepper-sprayed Berwyn family rattled after getting caught up in federal blitz
Southwest Side politicians condemned Saturday’s pepper spraying and the federal sweep of Little Village as “state-sponsored terrorism” at a news conference Sunday.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
Please read this entire excellent piece by Caroline, which points out that a judge ordered the Feds (again) to stop doing **this exact kind of thing** and they are still continuing to do it all over Chicago
THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
Please read this entire excellent piece by Caroline, which points out that a judge ordered the Feds (again) to stop doing **this exact kind of thing** and they are still continuing to do it all over Chicago
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Bit of London (but maybe also national) politics: former Lambeth Mayor and longstanding Labour Councillor Tina Valcarcel has defected to the Liberal Democrats, citing disillusionment with her former party.
Former Lambeth Labour Mayor defects to Liberal Democrats
In a dramatic political shake-up, former Lambeth Mayor and longstanding Labour Councillor Tina Valcarcel has joined the Liberal Democrats, citing disillusionment with her former party.
www.brixtonbuzz.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Bit of London (but maybe also national) politics: former Lambeth Mayor and longstanding Labour Councillor Tina Valcarcel has defected to the Liberal Democrats, citing disillusionment with her former party.
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Anything to do with recent polls showing the Greens beating Labour I wonder?
I'm not complaining, I would rather they be pushed left than continue to be Temu Reform.
Maybe they could try stopping persecuting the disabled, trans people and immigrants next.
I'm not complaining, I would rather they be pushed left than continue to be Temu Reform.
Maybe they could try stopping persecuting the disabled, trans people and immigrants next.
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Anything to do with recent polls showing the Greens beating Labour I wonder?
I'm not complaining, I would rather they be pushed left than continue to be Temu Reform.
Maybe they could try stopping persecuting the disabled, trans people and immigrants next.
I'm not complaining, I would rather they be pushed left than continue to be Temu Reform.
Maybe they could try stopping persecuting the disabled, trans people and immigrants next.
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It's not a done deal. These Senators can still switch their vote.
Call them if you want to still be able to afford healthcare.
Without the ACA, everyone's health insurance goes up.
Kaine, Virginia
Durbbin, Illinois
Cortez-Masto, Nevada
Rosen, Nevada
Shaheen, New Hampshire
Hassan, New Hampshire
Call them if you want to still be able to afford healthcare.
Without the ACA, everyone's health insurance goes up.
Kaine, Virginia
Durbbin, Illinois
Cortez-Masto, Nevada
Rosen, Nevada
Shaheen, New Hampshire
Hassan, New Hampshire
If Chuck Schumer was a stronger leader, he would have been able to convince most of these senators to hold the line.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
It's not a done deal. These Senators can still switch their vote.
Call them if you want to still be able to afford healthcare.
Without the ACA, everyone's health insurance goes up.
Kaine, Virginia
Durbbin, Illinois
Cortez-Masto, Nevada
Rosen, Nevada
Shaheen, New Hampshire
Hassan, New Hampshire
Call them if you want to still be able to afford healthcare.
Without the ACA, everyone's health insurance goes up.
Kaine, Virginia
Durbbin, Illinois
Cortez-Masto, Nevada
Rosen, Nevada
Shaheen, New Hampshire
Hassan, New Hampshire
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1/ Michael Prescott of Hanover Communications, whose leaked memo alleging left-wing bias led to the BBC meltdown.
You could be forgiven for thinking that a corporate lobbyist & former Murdoch press hack may not have the best interests of public-service broadcasting at heart.
You could be forgiven for thinking that a corporate lobbyist & former Murdoch press hack may not have the best interests of public-service broadcasting at heart.
November 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
1/ Michael Prescott of Hanover Communications, whose leaked memo alleging left-wing bias led to the BBC meltdown.
You could be forgiven for thinking that a corporate lobbyist & former Murdoch press hack may not have the best interests of public-service broadcasting at heart.
You could be forgiven for thinking that a corporate lobbyist & former Murdoch press hack may not have the best interests of public-service broadcasting at heart.