Julia G #FBPE
@juleswordsmith2.bsky.social
Disgruntled Translator and broken-hearted Brexit victim. Tactical voter.
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Labour's rivers policy is unbelievable. 1. Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary, has decided our rivers are insufficiently polluted with chicken shit, so he’s loosening the rules. Never mind that it's the primary cause of rivercide in the Welsh border region. www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🧵
Labour’s agriculture plans will increase chicken waste in rivers, say campaigners
Steve Reed says planning rules ‘have got in the way’ of farmers and apologises for ‘shock’ of inheritance tax change
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Labour's rivers policy is unbelievable. 1. Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary, has decided our rivers are insufficiently polluted with chicken shit, so he’s loosening the rules. Never mind that it's the primary cause of rivercide in the Welsh border region. www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🧵
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The Renters' Rights Bill is a welcome step towards improved living standards for renters.
But there's a gaping hole in the legislation...
We desperately need rent controls to stop tenants being treated as cash cows by landlords.
But there's a gaping hole in the legislation...
We desperately need rent controls to stop tenants being treated as cash cows by landlords.
January 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The Renters' Rights Bill is a welcome step towards improved living standards for renters.
But there's a gaping hole in the legislation...
We desperately need rent controls to stop tenants being treated as cash cows by landlords.
But there's a gaping hole in the legislation...
We desperately need rent controls to stop tenants being treated as cash cows by landlords.
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Shadow Treasury Sec, Gareth Davies: Rachel Reeves inherited a brilliant economy.
Wilf Frost: She didn't though, did she. It was terrible.
Gareth Davies: Ok. Yes. It was terrible. But none of it was our fault. And it was ABOUT to be brilliant.
That took less than 90 seconds to fall apart. Oof! ~AA
Wilf Frost: She didn't though, did she. It was terrible.
Gareth Davies: Ok. Yes. It was terrible. But none of it was our fault. And it was ABOUT to be brilliant.
That took less than 90 seconds to fall apart. Oof! ~AA
January 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Shadow Treasury Sec, Gareth Davies: Rachel Reeves inherited a brilliant economy.
Wilf Frost: She didn't though, did she. It was terrible.
Gareth Davies: Ok. Yes. It was terrible. But none of it was our fault. And it was ABOUT to be brilliant.
That took less than 90 seconds to fall apart. Oof! ~AA
Wilf Frost: She didn't though, did she. It was terrible.
Gareth Davies: Ok. Yes. It was terrible. But none of it was our fault. And it was ABOUT to be brilliant.
That took less than 90 seconds to fall apart. Oof! ~AA
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We already knew - but here’s the confirmation. War criminal.
January 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We already knew - but here’s the confirmation. War criminal.
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In a few days, I post a second starter pack with 150 accounts so that we can use them simultaneously for our first campaign on BueSky. The opposition in Georgia desperately needs our support; we are on their side in the fight against Putin!
#FreeGeorgia
#DefendDemocracy
#FreeGeorgia
#DefendDemocracy
December 19, 2024 at 10:44 PM
In a few days, I post a second starter pack with 150 accounts so that we can use them simultaneously for our first campaign on BueSky. The opposition in Georgia desperately needs our support; we are on their side in the fight against Putin!
#FreeGeorgia
#DefendDemocracy
#FreeGeorgia
#DefendDemocracy
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CO2 emissions from new North Sea drilling sites would match 30 years’ worth from UK households
The urgency of the climate crisis is ignored by the UK
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The urgency of the climate crisis is ignored by the UK
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
CO2 emissions from new North Sea drilling sites would match 30 years’ worth from UK households
New research comes as dozens of small potential fields have received some form of license from the government
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2024 at 7:43 AM
CO2 emissions from new North Sea drilling sites would match 30 years’ worth from UK households
The urgency of the climate crisis is ignored by the UK
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The urgency of the climate crisis is ignored by the UK
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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“Musk, the world's richest man right now holding the country hostage”
www.cnn.com/2024/12/19/p...
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Bipartisan debt deal took months to negotiate. Musk blew it up with a 1-day tweet barrage | CNN Politics
The US government is scrambling to avoid a shutdown after the House rejected the President-elect Donald Trump-backed plan. This comes after Elon Musk blasted the bipartisan debt deal online with a bar...
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December 20, 2024 at 7:05 AM
“Musk, the world's richest man right now holding the country hostage”
www.cnn.com/2024/12/19/p...
www.cnn.com/2024/12/19/p...
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Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones review – makes you long to lock your own device in a box
Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones review – makes you long to lock your own device in a box
This three-week experiment to study the horrifying effects of the grim content that children can access 24/7 has predictable results – which are nonetheless horrifying
As a rule, jealousy is not an emotion social experiment TV tends to elicit. To gain…
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones review – makes you long to lock your own device in a box
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December 6, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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“Some small British businesses have stopped selling their products to the EU & Northern Ireland as a result of new…rules coming into effect next week”.
Nothing “crazy” about the EU protecting its consumers. Brexit & GB leaving the single market is what’s crazy here.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Nothing “crazy” about the EU protecting its consumers. Brexit & GB leaving the single market is what’s crazy here.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Small firms stop selling to EU and Northern Ireland over 'crazy' Brexit rule change
A change to safety laws means firms face paying out thousands more a year to send products to the EU
inews.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 8:06 AM
“Some small British businesses have stopped selling their products to the EU & Northern Ireland as a result of new…rules coming into effect next week”.
Nothing “crazy” about the EU protecting its consumers. Brexit & GB leaving the single market is what’s crazy here.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Nothing “crazy” about the EU protecting its consumers. Brexit & GB leaving the single market is what’s crazy here.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
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Why is the government not capable wiping the floor with Nigel Farage every single day like this? Alastair Campbell effortlessly destroys him over his Brexit legacy which by almost every economic and financial measure has been disastrous for the country
December 6, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Why is the government not capable wiping the floor with Nigel Farage every single day like this? Alastair Campbell effortlessly destroys him over his Brexit legacy which by almost every economic and financial measure has been disastrous for the country
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Struck once again by the way Elon Musk has become all the things his admirers claimed to despise when they lied about George Soros doing them…
December 6, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Struck once again by the way Elon Musk has become all the things his admirers claimed to despise when they lied about George Soros doing them…
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Night after night, the people of Georgia face down the police. They face down plastic bullets and water cannons and truncheons. They’re risking everything for the dream of Europe.
inews.co.uk/opinion/coun...
inews.co.uk/opinion/coun...
The country risking it all for Europe – as Brexit Britain buries its head
What’s happening on the streets of Georgia has been a long time coming
inews.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Night after night, the people of Georgia face down the police. They face down plastic bullets and water cannons and truncheons. They’re risking everything for the dream of Europe.
inews.co.uk/opinion/coun...
inews.co.uk/opinion/coun...
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This is how you take the first steps to repair Britain's appalling reputation in Europe.
Important move.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Important move.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Talks over return of Parthenon marbles to Athens are ‘well advanced’
Exclusive: Keir Starmer reiterates support for British Museum reaching deal with Greek PM, who visits UK on Tuesday
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:28 AM
This is how you take the first steps to repair Britain's appalling reputation in Europe.
Important move.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Important move.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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I find this so fascinating. Keir Starmer has used the Lord Mayor’s banquet as the stage for a major foreign policy speech.
But it’s what he’s not saying that’s so striking.
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But it’s what he’s not saying that’s so striking.
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer rejects false choice between Trump’s US and EU in key speech
At lord mayor’s banquet in London, British PM says ‘national interest demands that we work with both’
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2024 at 11:04 PM
I find this so fascinating. Keir Starmer has used the Lord Mayor’s banquet as the stage for a major foreign policy speech.
But it’s what he’s not saying that’s so striking.
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But it’s what he’s not saying that’s so striking.
1/
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Sometimes, I wonder what would have happened if the Truss-a-nator had made it to 4 years. Then, thank whatever deity is appropriate that she didn't.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Liz Truss is apparently too mad even for a rightwing US audience | John Crace
Former PM’s speech to the Heritage Foundation declares just about everyone alive to be part of a communist conspiracy
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Sometimes, I wonder what would have happened if the Truss-a-nator had made it to 4 years. Then, thank whatever deity is appropriate that she didn't.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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“The polls are saying it, the governor of the Bank of England is saying it. And when immigration levels are four times higher now than when we were in the EU, the issue that served as the Brexiters’ trump card lies in shreds”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Brexit makes no sense in a world dominated by Trump. Britain’s place is back in the EU | Jonathan Freedland
From defence to trade, the incoming US president is upending the old order – and standing apart from our neighbours leaves us dangerously exposed, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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November 29, 2024 at 5:36 PM
“The polls are saying it, the governor of the Bank of England is saying it. And when immigration levels are four times higher now than when we were in the EU, the issue that served as the Brexiters’ trump card lies in shreds”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Well they say a picture is worth a thousand words, this is spot on. Do not obey in advance!
November 29, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Well they say a picture is worth a thousand words, this is spot on. Do not obey in advance!
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There doesn't seem to be any MSM coverage of Starmer's astonishing announcement that the Labour Party are in partnership with Blackrock, the most corrupt corporation on the planet who will privatise the UK with the help of 74 deregulated SEZs and 12 Freeports.
State capture, and not a peep.
State capture, and not a peep.
November 28, 2024 at 6:31 AM
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The fact that we are even having this conversation is absolute insanity. It’s been 4 months for Christ’s sake. Are we going to allow X to set our political agenda?
Is it time for another general election? I mean it’s been four months | John Crace www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Is it time for another general election? I mean it’s been four months | John Crace www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Is it time for another general election? I mean it’s been four months | John Crace
The sense that anything you don’t like can be cancelled is gaining ground everywhere, as Starmer finds out
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 6:34 AM
The fact that we are even having this conversation is absolute insanity. It’s been 4 months for Christ’s sake. Are we going to allow X to set our political agenda?
Is it time for another general election? I mean it’s been four months | John Crace www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Is it time for another general election? I mean it’s been four months | John Crace www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Today's biggest self own comes once again from Kemi Badenoch
November 27, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Today's biggest self own comes once again from Kemi Badenoch