LiberalLuddite
@liberalluddite.bsky.social
#FBPE Orange bookish, wunt be druv, generally LibDem. Member of the European Movement. Rejoiner. “Random Country” citizen. Slytherin. Made of recycled nebula.
Trek, trains, astronomy.
Recovering ex X. 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇩🇪 🕷️🐸
Trek, trains, astronomy.
Recovering ex X. 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇩🇪 🕷️🐸
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The opposite of anti-fascism is fascism.
It can’t be bargained with or reasoned with, it doesn’t feel pity or remorse, and it will not stop unless stopped.
Because the price of freedom really is eternal vigilance, yet we all took our eyes off the ball and fooled ourselves fascism had gone away.
It can’t be bargained with or reasoned with, it doesn’t feel pity or remorse, and it will not stop unless stopped.
Because the price of freedom really is eternal vigilance, yet we all took our eyes off the ball and fooled ourselves fascism had gone away.
The foolishness of continuing to increase the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere will have far-reaching, and very expensive consequences.
There is no excuse for it. We have known for over 40 years this was a problem, far too little has been done about it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There is no excuse for it. We have known for over 40 years this was a problem, far too little has been done about it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The foolishness of continuing to increase the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere will have far-reaching, and very expensive consequences.
There is no excuse for it. We have known for over 40 years this was a problem, far too little has been done about it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There is no excuse for it. We have known for over 40 years this was a problem, far too little has been done about it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
Why are cucumbers wrapped in plastic?
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November 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Why are cucumbers wrapped in plastic?
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Performative litigation is certainly one way of diverting major news organisations from weightier matters.
November 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Performative litigation is certainly one way of diverting major news organisations from weightier matters.
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This is Richard Smith of the South Durham Hunt and he thinks it’s ok to hit a horse over the head. Make this ‘man’ famous.
Filmed by North East Hunt Monitors on 08/11/25
Filmed by North East Hunt Monitors on 08/11/25
November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This is Richard Smith of the South Durham Hunt and he thinks it’s ok to hit a horse over the head. Make this ‘man’ famous.
Filmed by North East Hunt Monitors on 08/11/25
Filmed by North East Hunt Monitors on 08/11/25
Good, PCCs are a complete waste of money.
I’ve always boycotted the elections. The police should not be directly politicised at any level, but accountable through senior leadership to elected representatives at local and national level.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I’ve always boycotted the elections. The police should not be directly politicised at any level, but accountable through senior leadership to elected representatives at local and national level.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales
The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Good, PCCs are a complete waste of money.
I’ve always boycotted the elections. The police should not be directly politicised at any level, but accountable through senior leadership to elected representatives at local and national level.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I’ve always boycotted the elections. The police should not be directly politicised at any level, but accountable through senior leadership to elected representatives at local and national level.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Jacob Rees-Mogg’s ludicrous attempt to revive a dead measuring system was laughed out of existence by the public at consultation, less than 1% were in favour of reversing time.
Several years later, how much of OUR MONEY was wasted on this ridiculous exercise is still un-published.
Several years later, how much of OUR MONEY was wasted on this ridiculous exercise is still un-published.
November 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Jacob Rees-Mogg’s ludicrous attempt to revive a dead measuring system was laughed out of existence by the public at consultation, less than 1% were in favour of reversing time.
Several years later, how much of OUR MONEY was wasted on this ridiculous exercise is still un-published.
Several years later, how much of OUR MONEY was wasted on this ridiculous exercise is still un-published.
WTAF?
Italy probes claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill trapped civilians www.bbc.com/news/article...
Italy probes claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill trapped civilians www.bbc.com/news/article...
Italy probes claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill besieged civilians
Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo.
www.bbc.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
WTAF?
Italy probes claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill trapped civilians www.bbc.com/news/article...
Italy probes claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill trapped civilians www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labour, please get your shit together.
November 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Labour, please get your shit together.
The death penalty has no place in a civilised society.
None.
Under any circumstances.
Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terrorists www.bbc.com/news/article...
None.
Under any circumstances.
Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terrorists www.bbc.com/news/article...
Israel bill proposing death penalty for those it deems terrorists passes first reading
The requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The death penalty has no place in a civilised society.
None.
Under any circumstances.
Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terrorists www.bbc.com/news/article...
None.
Under any circumstances.
Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terrorists www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hot tip for painting a room quickly…
Listen to Cradle of Filth whilst doing it.
Listen to Cradle of Filth whilst doing it.
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Hot tip for painting a room quickly…
Listen to Cradle of Filth whilst doing it.
Listen to Cradle of Filth whilst doing it.
Completely ridiculous.
I have reservations about the BBC’s objectivity sometimes too, but it’s a fine institution and can’t be decapitated every time someone there makes a mistake.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
I have reservations about the BBC’s objectivity sometimes too, but it’s a fine institution and can’t be decapitated every time someone there makes a mistake.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign - live updates
It comes after a leaked memo criticised the editing of a documentary about Donald Trump and accused the BBC of bias in a number of areas.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Completely ridiculous.
I have reservations about the BBC’s objectivity sometimes too, but it’s a fine institution and can’t be decapitated every time someone there makes a mistake.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
I have reservations about the BBC’s objectivity sometimes too, but it’s a fine institution and can’t be decapitated every time someone there makes a mistake.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
Regardless of your view of the Danish immigration system, which seems to have some appeal to the right; Denmark is a member of the EU & Schengen and yet, somehow, despite not having sovereignty (sic) manages to implement the rules anyway. Who’d have thought it?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK seeks inspiration from Denmark to shake up immigration system
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Regardless of your view of the Danish immigration system, which seems to have some appeal to the right; Denmark is a member of the EU & Schengen and yet, somehow, despite not having sovereignty (sic) manages to implement the rules anyway. Who’d have thought it?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Mr. "I Don't Take Responsibility At All" thinks the MASSIVE BLUE WAVE was because he wasn't on the ballot, not
a Major Referendum on his 2nd Term.
Turns out folks prefer feeding the hungry over building expen$ive, tacky Ballrooms.
Looking forward to the midterms... 🌊
#AccountabilityIsComing
a Major Referendum on his 2nd Term.
Turns out folks prefer feeding the hungry over building expen$ive, tacky Ballrooms.
Looking forward to the midterms... 🌊
#AccountabilityIsComing
November 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Mr. "I Don't Take Responsibility At All" thinks the MASSIVE BLUE WAVE was because he wasn't on the ballot, not
a Major Referendum on his 2nd Term.
Turns out folks prefer feeding the hungry over building expen$ive, tacky Ballrooms.
Looking forward to the midterms... 🌊
#AccountabilityIsComing
a Major Referendum on his 2nd Term.
Turns out folks prefer feeding the hungry over building expen$ive, tacky Ballrooms.
Looking forward to the midterms... 🌊
#AccountabilityIsComing
Populists need to remember that populism becomes a lot less popular after a bit of contact with reality.
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Populists need to remember that populism becomes a lot less popular after a bit of contact with reality.
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"The sheer scale & cost of Brexit has been disastrous for the national economy".
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
UK 'divorce bill' soars, as post-Brexit payments to EU rise above £50 billion
There's a reason no other country in the EU decided to do their own version of Brexit. Just look at the state of it...
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:30 AM
"The sheer scale & cost of Brexit has been disastrous for the national economy".
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
Enterprise D in Lego form?
The fiends.
Don’t they know there is no more room on the shelf after the Concorde?!
The fiends.
Don’t they know there is no more room on the shelf after the Concorde?!
November 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Enterprise D in Lego form?
The fiends.
Don’t they know there is no more room on the shelf after the Concorde?!
The fiends.
Don’t they know there is no more room on the shelf after the Concorde?!
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🇪🇺 “In the long term, we need to rejoin the European Union.” 👉@ZackPolanski 👏
Finally, someone in politics saying what most young people already know: Britain’s future lies back in Europe.
Rejoin the customs union. Rebuild Erasmus. Restore freedom 👏 👏 👏
#RejoinEU #SaveBritishFarming #ReUnion
Finally, someone in politics saying what most young people already know: Britain’s future lies back in Europe.
Rejoin the customs union. Rebuild Erasmus. Restore freedom 👏 👏 👏
#RejoinEU #SaveBritishFarming #ReUnion
November 4, 2025 at 7:16 AM
🇪🇺 “In the long term, we need to rejoin the European Union.” 👉@ZackPolanski 👏
Finally, someone in politics saying what most young people already know: Britain’s future lies back in Europe.
Rejoin the customs union. Rebuild Erasmus. Restore freedom 👏 👏 👏
#RejoinEU #SaveBritishFarming #ReUnion
Finally, someone in politics saying what most young people already know: Britain’s future lies back in Europe.
Rejoin the customs union. Rebuild Erasmus. Restore freedom 👏 👏 👏
#RejoinEU #SaveBritishFarming #ReUnion
Can we finally acknowledge the elephant in the room?
Brexit wiped out 4% of GDP and is a sea anchor dragging our economy back.
The solution is clear: rejoin the single market the UK helped design and create.
Until Labour grow a spine and do that, tighten your belts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
Brexit wiped out 4% of GDP and is a sea anchor dragging our economy back.
The solution is clear: rejoin the single market the UK helped design and create.
Until Labour grow a spine and do that, tighten your belts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to set out priorities in pre-Budget speech - live updates
She is set to pledge the upcoming Budget will focus on
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Can we finally acknowledge the elephant in the room?
Brexit wiped out 4% of GDP and is a sea anchor dragging our economy back.
The solution is clear: rejoin the single market the UK helped design and create.
Until Labour grow a spine and do that, tighten your belts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
Brexit wiped out 4% of GDP and is a sea anchor dragging our economy back.
The solution is clear: rejoin the single market the UK helped design and create.
Until Labour grow a spine and do that, tighten your belts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
He doesn’t have even the most basic concept of how a democratic country is run.
He genuinely thinks it’s just one of his businesses.
Trump says it would be 'hard for me' to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor www.bbc.com/news/article...
He genuinely thinks it’s just one of his businesses.
Trump says it would be 'hard for me' to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump says it would be 'hard for me' to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor
Left-wing candidate Zohran Mamdani is leading many opinion polls in Tuesday's mayoral race.
www.bbc.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
He doesn’t have even the most basic concept of how a democratic country is run.
He genuinely thinks it’s just one of his businesses.
Trump says it would be 'hard for me' to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor www.bbc.com/news/article...
He genuinely thinks it’s just one of his businesses.
Trump says it would be 'hard for me' to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Nigel Farage currently railing against Parliament being full of "professional politicians".
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
November 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Nigel Farage currently railing against Parliament being full of "professional politicians".
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
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In case you missed it ...
Starmer and Blue Labour had plenty of warning about what would happen if they kept on pandering to Farage voters. So its no surprise they're now losing support to Greens and LibDems. Here's John Curtice in 2023 explaining how anti-Brexit and pro-EU Labour voters are ...
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Starmer and Blue Labour had plenty of warning about what would happen if they kept on pandering to Farage voters. So its no surprise they're now losing support to Greens and LibDems. Here's John Curtice in 2023 explaining how anti-Brexit and pro-EU Labour voters are ...
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November 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
In case you missed it ...
Starmer and Blue Labour had plenty of warning about what would happen if they kept on pandering to Farage voters. So its no surprise they're now losing support to Greens and LibDems. Here's John Curtice in 2023 explaining how anti-Brexit and pro-EU Labour voters are ...
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Starmer and Blue Labour had plenty of warning about what would happen if they kept on pandering to Farage voters. So its no surprise they're now losing support to Greens and LibDems. Here's John Curtice in 2023 explaining how anti-Brexit and pro-EU Labour voters are ...
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Re-joining would change the game for Labour and it's the only game in town. No amount of fiddling around the edges will fix it."
@therejoineuparty.com
londonlovesbusiness.com/labour-needs...
@therejoineuparty.com
londonlovesbusiness.com/labour-needs...
Labour needs game-changing plan to re-join EU to transform dire polling, Rejoin EU Party says - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The Labour needs a game-changing plan to re-join the EU to improve its dire polling situation, says the Rejoin EU Party.
londonlovesbusiness.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Re-joining would change the game for Labour and it's the only game in town. No amount of fiddling around the edges will fix it."
@therejoineuparty.com
londonlovesbusiness.com/labour-needs...
@therejoineuparty.com
londonlovesbusiness.com/labour-needs...
