Graham Bett
@grahambett.bsky.social
European. Labour.🌹Chair Melton Mowbray Town Estate.
Emeritus Headteacher. Lincoln born.
'An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics' - Plutarch
Emeritus Headteacher. Lincoln born.
'An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics' - Plutarch
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Graham Bett
@grahambett.bsky.social
· Nov 17
OK. I've finally got round to joining @bsky.app . But where's Nathan W Pyle ??
And I'm sure he would be encouraged to know his supporter behind him was taking such copious notes on her phone, as was the opposition member opposite....
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One of the good things about watching some of the wider debates in the Commons is seeing some of the junior ministers at the Despatch box.
Here is part off the closing speech @dantomlinson.bsky.social gave for the government on the opposition day debate on taxes.
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Here is part off the closing speech @dantomlinson.bsky.social gave for the government on the opposition day debate on taxes.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
And I'm sure he would be encouraged to know his supporter behind him was taking such copious notes on her phone, as was the opposition member opposite....
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An excellent response.
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The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
emptycity.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
An excellent response.
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Luxurious duck-shaped vessel carved from a single piece of rock crystal around 3,500 years ago!
From Bronze Age Mycenae, it is said to be an exquisite example of imported Minoan stoneworking. Probably used to hold oils or cosmetics.
National Archaeological Museum Athens Greece
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#Archaeology
From Bronze Age Mycenae, it is said to be an exquisite example of imported Minoan stoneworking. Probably used to hold oils or cosmetics.
National Archaeological Museum Athens Greece
📷 me
#Archaeology
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Luxurious duck-shaped vessel carved from a single piece of rock crystal around 3,500 years ago!
From Bronze Age Mycenae, it is said to be an exquisite example of imported Minoan stoneworking. Probably used to hold oils or cosmetics.
National Archaeological Museum Athens Greece
📷 me
#Archaeology
From Bronze Age Mycenae, it is said to be an exquisite example of imported Minoan stoneworking. Probably used to hold oils or cosmetics.
National Archaeological Museum Athens Greece
📷 me
#Archaeology
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But what about our currently government? They are doing well, but are you talking about it and tell others?
Or just sitting back annoyed at all the detractors trying to bring the government down?
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Or just sitting back annoyed at all the detractors trying to bring the government down?
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November 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
But what about our currently government? They are doing well, but are you talking about it and tell others?
Or just sitting back annoyed at all the detractors trying to bring the government down?
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Or just sitting back annoyed at all the detractors trying to bring the government down?
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The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
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Climate change & global warming
Ed gives us reasons to be hopeful: that measures are working.
But there is much more to do - and Labour are doing just that here in the UK.
But more importantly they are aiming to be world leaders to get other countries to take the necessary steps as well.
Ed gives us reasons to be hopeful: that measures are working.
But there is much more to do - and Labour are doing just that here in the UK.
But more importantly they are aiming to be world leaders to get other countries to take the necessary steps as well.
November 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Climate change & global warming
Ed gives us reasons to be hopeful: that measures are working.
But there is much more to do - and Labour are doing just that here in the UK.
But more importantly they are aiming to be world leaders to get other countries to take the necessary steps as well.
Ed gives us reasons to be hopeful: that measures are working.
But there is much more to do - and Labour are doing just that here in the UK.
But more importantly they are aiming to be world leaders to get other countries to take the necessary steps as well.
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Mr O'Brien @lbc.co.uk has just realised the effect of flags everywhere but castigates Starmer for not realising immediately. This is what Starmer said James, he didn't just say he liked flags, do better.
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Mr O'Brien @lbc.co.uk has just realised the effect of flags everywhere but castigates Starmer for not realising immediately. This is what Starmer said James, he didn't just say he liked flags, do better.
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'I don't want people thinking I am racist.'
Caller Julie explains why she threw her Union Flag t-shirt in the bin.
Caller Julie explains why she threw her Union Flag t-shirt in the bin.
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
'I don't want people thinking I am racist.'
Caller Julie explains why she threw her Union Flag t-shirt in the bin.
Caller Julie explains why she threw her Union Flag t-shirt in the bin.
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The BBC may be an imperfect media organisation, but it's our imperfect media organisation.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
November 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The BBC may be an imperfect media organisation, but it's our imperfect media organisation.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
The BBC may be an imperfect media organisation, but it's our imperfect media organisation.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
November 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The BBC may be an imperfect media organisation, but it's our imperfect media organisation.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
Yes!
But isn't this also an opportunity to make positive appointments?
But isn't this also an opportunity to make positive appointments?
Defend the BBC with everything you have.
We know how it’s been infiltrated by Tory political appointees but it’s OURS. It’s the only independent media we have left. That’s why they want to destroy it.
We know how it’s been infiltrated by Tory political appointees but it’s OURS. It’s the only independent media we have left. That’s why they want to destroy it.
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Yes!
But isn't this also an opportunity to make positive appointments?
But isn't this also an opportunity to make positive appointments?
Whatever happened to pre-budget purdah?
A reminder:
speculation on the budget is only going to get worse over the next few weeks.
But the Chancellor with NOT confirm anything until she gives her speech in the Commons.
Don't believe anyone who tells you with certainty they know what's in the budget unless it's Rachel Reeves on 26th Nov.
speculation on the budget is only going to get worse over the next few weeks.
But the Chancellor with NOT confirm anything until she gives her speech in the Commons.
Don't believe anyone who tells you with certainty they know what's in the budget unless it's Rachel Reeves on 26th Nov.
November 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Whatever happened to pre-budget purdah?
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Well said Darren Jones!
It's exactly as I have been saying.
And I know many of you like Darren a lot.
So if you won't listen to me, maybe you'll listen to him?
"The Green party is offering “simple solutions to complex problems” and making “undeliverable” promises to voters."
It's exactly as I have been saying.
And I know many of you like Darren a lot.
So if you won't listen to me, maybe you'll listen to him?
"The Green party is offering “simple solutions to complex problems” and making “undeliverable” promises to voters."
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Well said Darren Jones!
It's exactly as I have been saying.
And I know many of you like Darren a lot.
So if you won't listen to me, maybe you'll listen to him?
"The Green party is offering “simple solutions to complex problems” and making “undeliverable” promises to voters."
It's exactly as I have been saying.
And I know many of you like Darren a lot.
So if you won't listen to me, maybe you'll listen to him?
"The Green party is offering “simple solutions to complex problems” and making “undeliverable” promises to voters."
Has this been photoshopped?
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Has this been photoshopped?
This needed saying, and will need repeating across a variety of platforms.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This needed saying, and will need repeating across a variety of platforms.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Did you know that our Labour government are delivering the biggest boost to social housing in a generation?
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Did you know that our Labour government are delivering the biggest boost to social housing in a generation?
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
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Life was better with EU
Attitudes poll also suggests people increasingly believe UK is divided, that ‘culture wars’ exist and life was better in past
Attitudes poll also suggests people increasingly believe UK is divided, that ‘culture wars’ exist and life was better in past
Majority of people not proud of post-Brexit Britain, new survey reveals
Attitudes poll also suggests people increasingly believe UK is divided, that ‘culture wars’ exist and life was better in past
www.independent.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Life was better with EU
Attitudes poll also suggests people increasingly believe UK is divided, that ‘culture wars’ exist and life was better in past
Attitudes poll also suggests people increasingly believe UK is divided, that ‘culture wars’ exist and life was better in past
Thank goodness the private sector is leading the way with its usual efficiency & service delivery.....
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November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Thank goodness the private sector is leading the way with its usual efficiency & service delivery.....
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The noise you hear is the collective swallowing of a thousand right whinge commentators' words www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I hope he is awarded the highest possible honour for saving lives.
I hope he is awarded the highest possible honour for saving lives.
Train hero who saved passengers during attack named
The rail worker credited with saving multiple lives is named as Samir Zitouni.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The noise you hear is the collective swallowing of a thousand right whinge commentators' words www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I hope he is awarded the highest possible honour for saving lives.
I hope he is awarded the highest possible honour for saving lives.
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Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
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Next time someone tells you that train drivers "just push buttons" show them this from the BBC
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Next time someone tells you that train drivers "just push buttons" show them this from the BBC
Fascinating.....
November 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Fascinating.....
"That's the way to do it "!
Lessons for the Labour Government....
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Lessons for the Labour Government....
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dutch voters have been seduced by positivity – liberals elsewhere, take note | Simon van Teutem
By selling hope alongside progressive patriotism, the centrist D66 party widened its appeal and beat the far right, says Dutch journalist Simon van Teutem
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
"That's the way to do it "!
Lessons for the Labour Government....
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Lessons for the Labour Government....
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...