@mdarren.bsky.social
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The UK Labour Party came to power promising to cut energy bills — in part by pumping heat into drafty homes.
But flaws in a government-approved scheme to boost home insulation have now put that goal at risk.
But flaws in a government-approved scheme to boost home insulation have now put that goal at risk.
The insulation scandal threatening Britain’s climate plans
The British government says it will force down bills and emissions by insulating millions of cold, drafty homes. That plan is unraveling.
www.politico.eu
November 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The UK Labour Party came to power promising to cut energy bills — in part by pumping heat into drafty homes.
But flaws in a government-approved scheme to boost home insulation have now put that goal at risk.
But flaws in a government-approved scheme to boost home insulation have now put that goal at risk.
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The EU is the world’s top trader in goods and services combined.
With a 15.8% share of world trade in 2024, it’s ahead of both China and the US.
More facts and figures 👉 link.europa.eu/Y9Qk8J
With a 15.8% share of world trade in 2024, it’s ahead of both China and the US.
More facts and figures 👉 link.europa.eu/Y9Qk8J
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The EU is the world’s top trader in goods and services combined.
With a 15.8% share of world trade in 2024, it’s ahead of both China and the US.
More facts and figures 👉 link.europa.eu/Y9Qk8J
With a 15.8% share of world trade in 2024, it’s ahead of both China and the US.
More facts and figures 👉 link.europa.eu/Y9Qk8J
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I am on Sunday Roast in 15!
...if you're looking for something new to watch? Join me and @lizwebster.bsky.social as we discuss Trump/Epstein/UK-politics and more...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZcd...
...if you're looking for something new to watch? Join me and @lizwebster.bsky.social as we discuss Trump/Epstein/UK-politics and more...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZcd...
Sunday Roast Talks Trump vs the BBC
YouTube video by Sunday Roast
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
I am on Sunday Roast in 15!
...if you're looking for something new to watch? Join me and @lizwebster.bsky.social as we discuss Trump/Epstein/UK-politics and more...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZcd...
...if you're looking for something new to watch? Join me and @lizwebster.bsky.social as we discuss Trump/Epstein/UK-politics and more...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZcd...
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“On that point of reviewing people’s cases every two and a half years which is much more than they are now the Refugee council has done some sums and they’ve told us that would mean more than 60,000 people being reassessed..a bureaucratic nightmare”
November 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
“On that point of reviewing people’s cases every two and a half years which is much more than they are now the Refugee council has done some sums and they’ve told us that would mean more than 60,000 people being reassessed..a bureaucratic nightmare”
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At what point is Streeting going to stand up and say
'Shabana, I'll have no chance of getting waiting lists down if you carry on like this and many care homes will close'
Leaving aside the moral argument how can Labour carry on ignoring the practical issues?
Doing Reform's bidding won't work
'Shabana, I'll have no chance of getting waiting lists down if you carry on like this and many care homes will close'
Leaving aside the moral argument how can Labour carry on ignoring the practical issues?
Doing Reform's bidding won't work
Shabana Mahmood on the BBC this morning talking about desperate people fleeing war and persecution as being given a "golden ticket" and "handouts" and saying she's got a "moral mission" to take them away from them
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Shabana Mahmood and the Politics of Extortion
Labour's strategy of telling its supporters to back Reform-style policies, or get a Reform Government, is the politics of the protection racket and it is not going to work
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
At what point is Streeting going to stand up and say
'Shabana, I'll have no chance of getting waiting lists down if you carry on like this and many care homes will close'
Leaving aside the moral argument how can Labour carry on ignoring the practical issues?
Doing Reform's bidding won't work
'Shabana, I'll have no chance of getting waiting lists down if you carry on like this and many care homes will close'
Leaving aside the moral argument how can Labour carry on ignoring the practical issues?
Doing Reform's bidding won't work
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Brazilian lawmakers are pushing a historic rollback of environmental rules that would strip protections from the Amazon — less than a week after the country wraps up hosting the UN climate talks.
Brazilian lawmakers seek to decimate green laws one week after hosting climate summit
Changes would damage President Lula’s efforts to cast Brazil as an environmental leader.
www.politico.eu
November 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Brazilian lawmakers are pushing a historic rollback of environmental rules that would strip protections from the Amazon — less than a week after the country wraps up hosting the UN climate talks.
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Government’s last chance to keep control of digital
Digital sovereignty isn’t optional anymore. We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data
By Philip O'Brien
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Digital sovereignty isn’t optional anymore. We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data
By Philip O'Brien
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Government’s last chance to keep control of digital
Digital sovereignty isn’t optional anymore. We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Government’s last chance to keep control of digital
Digital sovereignty isn’t optional anymore. We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data
By Philip O'Brien
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Digital sovereignty isn’t optional anymore. We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data
By Philip O'Brien
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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If Trump will lie about this then what else is he lying about? Time for those who voted for him to think long and hard. He is only interested in his own ego and in getting rich and doesn't care who he tramples over.
November 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
If Trump will lie about this then what else is he lying about? Time for those who voted for him to think long and hard. He is only interested in his own ego and in getting rich and doesn't care who he tramples over.
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Imagine what could be done if we taxed wealth a bit, rejoined the single market, embraced immigration, legalised and taxed a few drugs, nationalised energy and brought down bills, price capped mortgages to free up disposable income;
But I guess wanking over AI is good too?
But I guess wanking over AI is good too?
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Imagine what could be done if we taxed wealth a bit, rejoined the single market, embraced immigration, legalised and taxed a few drugs, nationalised energy and brought down bills, price capped mortgages to free up disposable income;
But I guess wanking over AI is good too?
But I guess wanking over AI is good too?
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Mini-plenaries in Brussels — rather than the Parliament’s lavish base in Strasbourg — rarely make headlines.
But today’s will, with two votes set to reshape EU lawmaking for years to come.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
But today’s will, with two votes set to reshape EU lawmaking for years to come.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
Parliament meltdown
Presented by Amazon By GERARDO FORTUNA with ZOYA SHEFTALOVICH PRESENTED BY Send tips here | Contact us on X @gerardofortuna @NicholasVinocur | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser CIAO THERE…
www.politico.eu
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Mini-plenaries in Brussels — rather than the Parliament’s lavish base in Strasbourg — rarely make headlines.
But today’s will, with two votes set to reshape EU lawmaking for years to come.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
But today’s will, with two votes set to reshape EU lawmaking for years to come.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
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He features a second time with a name that looks like a typo ‘Mandelson Balir’
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
He features a second time with a name that looks like a typo ‘Mandelson Balir’
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One for the Brits.
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
One for the Brits.
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
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Ukraine’s application to join the EU has so far been blocked by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Now Brussels is hatching a plan to ensure precious time isn’t wasted.
Today's Brussels Playbook reveals details of the latest gambit. 👇
Now Brussels is hatching a plan to ensure precious time isn’t wasted.
Today's Brussels Playbook reveals details of the latest gambit. 👇
In the shadow of war
Presented by Amazon By GABRIEL GAVIN with ZOYA SHEFTALOVICH PRESENTED BY Send tips here | Contact us on X @gerardofortuna @NicholasVinocur | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser WHILE YOU WE…
www.politico.eu
November 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Ukraine’s application to join the EU has so far been blocked by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Now Brussels is hatching a plan to ensure precious time isn’t wasted.
Today's Brussels Playbook reveals details of the latest gambit. 👇
Now Brussels is hatching a plan to ensure precious time isn’t wasted.
Today's Brussels Playbook reveals details of the latest gambit. 👇
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Lord Patten 100% reflects my view, particularly the point about the dangers of this all undermining our democracy
Remember the likes of Trump and Farage want democracy gone. It doesn't serve their purpose
Remember the likes of Trump and Farage want democracy gone. It doesn't serve their purpose
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Lord Patten 100% reflects my view, particularly the point about the dangers of this all undermining our democracy
Remember the likes of Trump and Farage want democracy gone. It doesn't serve their purpose
Remember the likes of Trump and Farage want democracy gone. It doesn't serve their purpose
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"Brexit was the most cowardly thing our country has ever done."
- Veteran Stuart Thomson
#armisticeday
- Veteran Stuart Thomson
#armisticeday
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
"Brexit was the most cowardly thing our country has ever done."
- Veteran Stuart Thomson
#armisticeday
- Veteran Stuart Thomson
#armisticeday
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Majority of people not proud of post-Brexit Britain, new survey reveals
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Majority of people not proud of post-Brexit Britain, new survey reveals
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Good Morning from the smug prick who was saying last night "i'm 45 and i've still got my own teeth, hair and no back problems"
...but who has pulled something in his back from literally just brushing his teeth.
...but who has pulled something in his back from literally just brushing his teeth.
November 8, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Good Morning from the smug prick who was saying last night "i'm 45 and i've still got my own teeth, hair and no back problems"
...but who has pulled something in his back from literally just brushing his teeth.
...but who has pulled something in his back from literally just brushing his teeth.
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Officials in Brussels have stalled new Brexit reset talks after EU countries clashed over the issue of British payments to the bloc.
Brussels stalls Brexit reset talks as carbon tax deadline looms
EU countries have clashed over the issue of how much the U.K. should pay to participate in the single market.
www.politico.eu
November 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Officials in Brussels have stalled new Brexit reset talks after EU countries clashed over the issue of British payments to the bloc.
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Cutting aid for disease fund would be moral failure, Labour MPs tell Starmer
Cutting aid for disease fund would be moral failure, Labour MPs tell Starmer
UK expected to reduce contribution to Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 20%
A group of seven Labour MPs who served as ministers under Keir Starmer have written to the prime minister warning that an expected cut to UK funding for aid to combat preventable diseases would be both a “moral failure” and a strategic disaster.
With ministers and officials expected to decide the UK’s contribution to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria within days, the letter renews pressure on Starmer to pull back from an expected 20% cut. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Cutting aid for disease fund would be moral failure, Labour MPs tell Starmer
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Loopholes in the European Union’s new interim climate target increase the danger of missing the 2050 net-zero goal, the bloc’s top scientific advisor Ottmar Edenhofer warned.
EU’s weakened climate target raises risk of missing net-zero, top adviser warns
Chair of bloc’s science advisory board also dismissed industry calls to scrap carbon pricing.
www.politico.eu
November 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Loopholes in the European Union’s new interim climate target increase the danger of missing the 2050 net-zero goal, the bloc’s top scientific advisor Ottmar Edenhofer warned.
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Hu bloody hurray!
About time too
Hiding under the blanket of charity status is so typically neoliberal deceit
About time too
Hiding under the blanket of charity status is so typically neoliberal deceit
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
18 months after we submitted a formal complaint, the charities regulator has told the IEA that it has to act on transparency and balance:
https://goodlaw.social/8vmm
18 months after we submitted a formal complaint, the charities regulator has told the IEA that it has to act on transparency and balance:
https://goodlaw.social/8vmm
Charity Commission: IEA must change to address political bias | Good Law Project
After a formal complaint from Good Law Project, the charities regulator has told a radical rightwing think-tank to act on transparency and balance.
goodlaw.social
November 6, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Hu bloody hurray!
About time too
Hiding under the blanket of charity status is so typically neoliberal deceit
About time too
Hiding under the blanket of charity status is so typically neoliberal deceit
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This is an incredible bit of reporting.
Statistical, humiliating (for "X" and of course the news orgs who still treat the platform like the innocent "Where News Happens!" that it used to be).
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Statistical, humiliating (for "X" and of course the news orgs who still treat the platform like the innocent "Where News Happens!" that it used to be).
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
This is an incredible bit of reporting.
Statistical, humiliating (for "X" and of course the news orgs who still treat the platform like the innocent "Where News Happens!" that it used to be).
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Statistical, humiliating (for "X" and of course the news orgs who still treat the platform like the innocent "Where News Happens!" that it used to be).
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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BlueSky is just *so* much nicer than X
There’s no comparison
There’s no comparison
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
BlueSky is just *so* much nicer than X
There’s no comparison
There’s no comparison
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“His main theme was that the country was fucked. Largely because of Brexit. Weirdly, he has no memory of being the main architect behind the Brexit vote. He seems to think it happened in a world in which he played no part.”
Farage - the foghorn of failure.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage - the foghorn of failure.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nige is no longer laughing at himself as he ‘performs’ yet another big speech | John Crace
Reform leader is trying to make it as a mainstream politician – which involves contradicting himself and gaslighting voters
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
“His main theme was that the country was fucked. Largely because of Brexit. Weirdly, he has no memory of being the main architect behind the Brexit vote. He seems to think it happened in a world in which he played no part.”
Farage - the foghorn of failure.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage - the foghorn of failure.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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