@johnbowyer.bsky.social
Oh yes, that’s right I read all about it in the Daily Mail. Of course I did.
With thanks to @lunaperla.bsky.social, who created this summary.
It's easy to focus on negatives. Here are some good things:
February 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Oh yes, that’s right I read all about it in the Daily Mail. Of course I did.
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As Punch would say, ‘That’s the way to do it’.
February 12, 2025 at 6:23 AM
As Punch would say, ‘That’s the way to do it’.
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The media in the UK should be shouting this from the rooftops. Well done byline times
🔴Twenty More Government Reforms the Media Hasn’t Been Telling You About
You probably won’t have read much about these announcements over recent weeks
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/24/w...
You probably won’t have read much about these announcements over recent weeks
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/24/w...
Twenty More Government Reforms the Media Hasn't Been Telling You About
You probably won’t have read much about these announcements over the past few weeks
bylinetimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The media in the UK should be shouting this from the rooftops. Well done byline times
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i don’t know Why more people aren’t seeing that;
the kinds of power that billionaires play with works on the mind like radiation works on bodies—it breaks them down…
musk is insane and that is bad; but madness in combination with vanity, vindictiveness,pettiness, lack of empathy? That is worse.
the kinds of power that billionaires play with works on the mind like radiation works on bodies—it breaks them down…
musk is insane and that is bad; but madness in combination with vanity, vindictiveness,pettiness, lack of empathy? That is worse.
February 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
i don’t know Why more people aren’t seeing that;
the kinds of power that billionaires play with works on the mind like radiation works on bodies—it breaks them down…
musk is insane and that is bad; but madness in combination with vanity, vindictiveness,pettiness, lack of empathy? That is worse.
the kinds of power that billionaires play with works on the mind like radiation works on bodies—it breaks them down…
musk is insane and that is bad; but madness in combination with vanity, vindictiveness,pettiness, lack of empathy? That is worse.
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A *really* big story about how the rich and powerful use London law courts to silence, going out on Democracy for Sale tomorrow.
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January 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A *really* big story about how the rich and powerful use London law courts to silence, going out on Democracy for Sale tomorrow.
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Sounds like a plan
January 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Sounds like a plan
I agree that proper opposition is important, but when you hear what Trump is up to I feel really glad that we’ve got Starmer and not some right wing loon like Badenoch or Farage who would cling to Trumps coat tails.
On the week of Trump's inauguration @timothysnyder.bsky.social's article is especially pertinent - and perhaps makes us feel a little better about our own political system? (Article republished by permission of the author)
Shadow Cabinet: why the US needs one now
A 'loyal opposition' to Trump's rule by the wealthy few is vital. New visions for a better America must be generated
sussexbylines.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I agree that proper opposition is important, but when you hear what Trump is up to I feel really glad that we’ve got Starmer and not some right wing loon like Badenoch or Farage who would cling to Trumps coat tails.
On the face of it, this change would save money and be more efficient. Why are the councils not being told to amalgamate? The high earners and the councillors may well be adversely affected. You would still need the same number of bin men but only one boss bin man.
The government’s devolution plans are moving fast with 18 areas requesting to postpone May’s elections. Here’s where we are and what happens next | Stephen McNair
Shaking up local government: fast moves and emerging debates
The government’s devolution plans are moving fast. Eighteen areas want to postpone May’s elections. The minister has updated parliament on progress
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
On the face of it, this change would save money and be more efficient. Why are the councils not being told to amalgamate? The high earners and the councillors may well be adversely affected. You would still need the same number of bin men but only one boss bin man.
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Absolutely correct. This is why we need to grow @bsky.app. We need to do it at pace and with urgency
It is not free speech when Trump aligned oligarchs have their thumbs on the algorithms of all the social media apps.
January 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Absolutely correct. This is why we need to grow @bsky.app. We need to do it at pace and with urgency
Come on Britain, let’s catch up with the Germans. Owning a site on social media shouldn’t allow anybody to simply lie on an on going basis.
Over 60 German universities have left platform X, citing its failure to uphold values of diversity, freedom, and scholarship. It’s vital to stop giving such platforms power; leaving hits their revenue stream, sending a clear message that inclusivity and accountability are non-negotiable.
Over 60 German universities quit social media platform X.
Platform accused of failing to uphold values of diversity, freedom, and scholarship.
Platform accused of failing to uphold values of diversity, freedom, and scholarship.
January 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Come on Britain, let’s catch up with the Germans. Owning a site on social media shouldn’t allow anybody to simply lie on an on going basis.
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He orchestrated a coup. It failed.
He was a convicted felon.
He rose to power on a wave of divisive propaganda and hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric.
He promised to make things great again.
He threatened to annex his neighbors.
I'm referring, of course, to Adolf Hitler.
He was a convicted felon.
He rose to power on a wave of divisive propaganda and hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric.
He promised to make things great again.
He threatened to annex his neighbors.
I'm referring, of course, to Adolf Hitler.
January 13, 2025 at 4:04 AM
He orchestrated a coup. It failed.
He was a convicted felon.
He rose to power on a wave of divisive propaganda and hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric.
He promised to make things great again.
He threatened to annex his neighbors.
I'm referring, of course, to Adolf Hitler.
He was a convicted felon.
He rose to power on a wave of divisive propaganda and hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric.
He promised to make things great again.
He threatened to annex his neighbors.
I'm referring, of course, to Adolf Hitler.
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I see three distinct phases. Pre-Fox, when opinion was diverse but actual facts were indisputable.
Fox/Trump, where objective truth was subjected to the false equivalence of ‘alternative facts’ (ie lies).
And now, where media & tech platform owners collude with him to drown out the truth altogether.
Fox/Trump, where objective truth was subjected to the false equivalence of ‘alternative facts’ (ie lies).
And now, where media & tech platform owners collude with him to drown out the truth altogether.
January 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I see three distinct phases. Pre-Fox, when opinion was diverse but actual facts were indisputable.
Fox/Trump, where objective truth was subjected to the false equivalence of ‘alternative facts’ (ie lies).
And now, where media & tech platform owners collude with him to drown out the truth altogether.
Fox/Trump, where objective truth was subjected to the false equivalence of ‘alternative facts’ (ie lies).
And now, where media & tech platform owners collude with him to drown out the truth altogether.
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😡 Hypocrisy and inaction: exploring the right’s stance on abuse and women’s rights
While far-right politicians claim to champion the protection of abuse victims, their actions often tell a starkly different story | Andy Brown
While far-right politicians claim to champion the protection of abuse victims, their actions often tell a starkly different story | Andy Brown
Hypocrisy and inaction: exploring the right’s stance on abuse and women’s rights
While far-right politicians claim to champion the protection of abuse victims, their actions often tell a starkly different story
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
😡 Hypocrisy and inaction: exploring the right’s stance on abuse and women’s rights
While far-right politicians claim to champion the protection of abuse victims, their actions often tell a starkly different story | Andy Brown
While far-right politicians claim to champion the protection of abuse victims, their actions often tell a starkly different story | Andy Brown
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The betrayal of Jess Phillips, the awfulness of Robert Jenrick, the reality of Keir Starmer’s time as DPP & the Tories’ gross abandonment of the last vestige of common decency.
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January 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The betrayal of Jess Phillips, the awfulness of Robert Jenrick, the reality of Keir Starmer’s time as DPP & the Tories’ gross abandonment of the last vestige of common decency.
When couples split up but still live together. www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
When couples split up but still live together. www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
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Oh and Zuckerberg is removing Meta fact checkers
Why? “To protect free speech”. FACTS AND FREE SPEECH ARE NOT THE SAME.
They’re removing access to objective truth and reality. To create chaos. This’ll open the doors to unprecedented foreign interference/bots.
The broligarchy is well underway.
Why? “To protect free speech”. FACTS AND FREE SPEECH ARE NOT THE SAME.
They’re removing access to objective truth and reality. To create chaos. This’ll open the doors to unprecedented foreign interference/bots.
The broligarchy is well underway.
January 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Oh and Zuckerberg is removing Meta fact checkers
Why? “To protect free speech”. FACTS AND FREE SPEECH ARE NOT THE SAME.
They’re removing access to objective truth and reality. To create chaos. This’ll open the doors to unprecedented foreign interference/bots.
The broligarchy is well underway.
Why? “To protect free speech”. FACTS AND FREE SPEECH ARE NOT THE SAME.
They’re removing access to objective truth and reality. To create chaos. This’ll open the doors to unprecedented foreign interference/bots.
The broligarchy is well underway.
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Starmer changed the CPS threshold and policy, so such investigations WOULD go ahead, but he couldn't change the past. Tories set up several inquiries, some of which only reported in Jan 24. Small delay (probably due to election) and now the findings are being implemented
January 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Starmer changed the CPS threshold and policy, so such investigations WOULD go ahead, but he couldn't change the past. Tories set up several inquiries, some of which only reported in Jan 24. Small delay (probably due to election) and now the findings are being implemented
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I've been critical of Starmer, but he's been excellent today. I hope he maintains his newly-discovered backbone, and realises he's the FUCKING PRIME MINISTER, and can afford to take on the right wing media. In fact, he can't afford not to.
January 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I've been critical of Starmer, but he's been excellent today. I hope he maintains his newly-discovered backbone, and realises he's the FUCKING PRIME MINISTER, and can afford to take on the right wing media. In fact, he can't afford not to.
At the moment Thames Water is worth nothing. Take it into public ownership at no cost and dint feel sorry for the shareholders, they’ve had their pounds of flesh many times over.
Thames Water's only source of income is YOU, the customer
A bailout would cost every household *£250+ a year*
Instead, Steve Reed could withdraw its licence
Bring it into PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW
(normal in 90% of the rest of the world) @bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/opinion/wate...
A bailout would cost every household *£250+ a year*
Instead, Steve Reed could withdraw its licence
Bring it into PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW
(normal in 90% of the rest of the world) @bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/opinion/wate...
It's time to take our water back
Privatised water represents the most unholy of business models – all the while, bills go up, and sewage spews into our rivers and seas.
www.bigissue.com
January 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
At the moment Thames Water is worth nothing. Take it into public ownership at no cost and dint feel sorry for the shareholders, they’ve had their pounds of flesh many times over.
One of our own.
This is the colleague that the likes of Cleverly, Badenoch & Jenrick are refusing to defend...
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Please watch this speech by Jess Phillips in the HoC to guage how pationate she is about the victims of Child Sex Abuse.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0C6...
Please watch this speech by Jess Phillips in the HoC to guage how pationate she is about the victims of Child Sex Abuse.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0C6...
January 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
One of our own.
If I can briefly translate.
We’re not out to screw you. It’s all the fault of nasty foreigners. If we get rid of them beer will be 8p a pint again, or as we like to call it 1 shilling 9 pence.
People who believe a lie once or twice are forgiven but those who continue to believe it are beyond hope.
We’re not out to screw you. It’s all the fault of nasty foreigners. If we get rid of them beer will be 8p a pint again, or as we like to call it 1 shilling 9 pence.
People who believe a lie once or twice are forgiven but those who continue to believe it are beyond hope.
Nigel Farage, "Until we can deport those that should not be in our country.. And we'll never do that signed up to a convention to an outdated court in Strasbourg"
"We have have to leave the ECHR and get rid of those who should not be here"
"We've got the courage to say that"
"We have have to leave the ECHR and get rid of those who should not be here"
"We've got the courage to say that"
January 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
If I can briefly translate.
We’re not out to screw you. It’s all the fault of nasty foreigners. If we get rid of them beer will be 8p a pint again, or as we like to call it 1 shilling 9 pence.
People who believe a lie once or twice are forgiven but those who continue to believe it are beyond hope.
We’re not out to screw you. It’s all the fault of nasty foreigners. If we get rid of them beer will be 8p a pint again, or as we like to call it 1 shilling 9 pence.
People who believe a lie once or twice are forgiven but those who continue to believe it are beyond hope.
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2016: Nigel Farage, "The worst case scenario, economically, is better off than where we are today"
2025: The Independent, "Five years on, the true cost of Brexit"
➡️ £27 billion drop in exports to the EU in 2022
➡️ 15% long term hit to UK trade (OBR)
➡️ 3.6 million more migrants after Brexit
2025: The Independent, "Five years on, the true cost of Brexit"
➡️ £27 billion drop in exports to the EU in 2022
➡️ 15% long term hit to UK trade (OBR)
➡️ 3.6 million more migrants after Brexit
January 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
2016: Nigel Farage, "The worst case scenario, economically, is better off than where we are today"
2025: The Independent, "Five years on, the true cost of Brexit"
➡️ £27 billion drop in exports to the EU in 2022
➡️ 15% long term hit to UK trade (OBR)
➡️ 3.6 million more migrants after Brexit
2025: The Independent, "Five years on, the true cost of Brexit"
➡️ £27 billion drop in exports to the EU in 2022
➡️ 15% long term hit to UK trade (OBR)
➡️ 3.6 million more migrants after Brexit
Precisely.
The Secret Barrister nails it. I sent this to a mate just the other day
January 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Precisely.