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Do you know them all?
December 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Do you know them all?
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Not easy to get to sleep tonight - have burnt the bridge of whatever career I had left and really don’t feel that my opinions are so extreme that that should have been necessary
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Not easy to get to sleep tonight - have burnt the bridge of whatever career I had left and really don’t feel that my opinions are so extreme that that should have been necessary
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Private equity firms preying on vets practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
‘Fat cats’ preying on veterinary practices
Senedd hears private equity firms have been accused of collaring the market in a corporate 'feeding frenzy' that has seen local, independent vets…
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December 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Private equity firms preying on vets practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
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I agree with this comment. It's appalling that Robin Ince has felt he had no option than to resign from a radio show he has been a main part of for years. The BBC has totally lost its way. Due to the appointments by Johnson of directors with very far right views. I won't be listening to TIMC again.
I am so sorry to read this, how are we in a position that a freelance presenter expressing views promoting tolerance, empathy and understanding for many marginalised persons be 'problematic'. If anything, this demonstrates its needed more than ever.
December 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I agree with this comment. It's appalling that Robin Ince has felt he had no option than to resign from a radio show he has been a main part of for years. The BBC has totally lost its way. Due to the appointments by Johnson of directors with very far right views. I won't be listening to TIMC again.
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“This is not America having priorities that don’t involve Europe. It is not isolationism. It is America taking sides with Russia against Europe, because one of America’s two political parties now sees Russian autocracy as preferable to European democracy.”
Trump’s Long-Term Damage
The things we won’t be able to fix even if we wanted to.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“This is not America having priorities that don’t involve Europe. It is not isolationism. It is America taking sides with Russia against Europe, because one of America’s two political parties now sees Russian autocracy as preferable to European democracy.”
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It's easy to see what water has done to this mountain. (The western end of Liathach - photo taken yesterday morning... showing a distinct lack of snow).
December 13, 2025 at 5:19 AM
It's easy to see what water has done to this mountain. (The western end of Liathach - photo taken yesterday morning... showing a distinct lack of snow).
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I came across this newspaper item purely by accident. But it seems like a monstrous injustice is being done. All as a consequence of the insanity of Brexit, coupled with this government's unforeseen efforts to look tough on... something! 🤔
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Italian owner of Settle restaurant barred from re-entering the country
AN Italian restaurant owner who has lived and worked in Settle for 25 years is battling to be let back in the country after being stopped at the…
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December 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I came across this newspaper item purely by accident. But it seems like a monstrous injustice is being done. All as a consequence of the insanity of Brexit, coupled with this government's unforeseen efforts to look tough on... something! 🤔
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Poor, misunderstood lil’ Donnie.
December 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Poor, misunderstood lil’ Donnie.
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In international terms - surely it is now obvious that the US is a Putin-inspired enemy of Europe?
In domestic terms - is Keir Starmer going to just smile and nod and accept vitriolic personal attacks on his "horrible, disgusting, vicious" friend, Mayor Khan?
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In domestic terms - is Keir Starmer going to just smile and nod and accept vitriolic personal attacks on his "horrible, disgusting, vicious" friend, Mayor Khan?
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Donald Trump criticises European leaders and renews attacks on Sadiq Khan
The US president addressed subjects such as immigration and the Ukraine war in a wide-ranging interview.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In international terms - surely it is now obvious that the US is a Putin-inspired enemy of Europe?
In domestic terms - is Keir Starmer going to just smile and nod and accept vitriolic personal attacks on his "horrible, disgusting, vicious" friend, Mayor Khan?
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In domestic terms - is Keir Starmer going to just smile and nod and accept vitriolic personal attacks on his "horrible, disgusting, vicious" friend, Mayor Khan?
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Winter sunlight illuminates the Inverpolly landscape in NW Scotland, with the mighty Suilven silhouetted in the distance, photographed on this day two years ago. Hoping for a repeat of such light conditions next week when I will be back in #Scotland (woohoo!).
December 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Winter sunlight illuminates the Inverpolly landscape in NW Scotland, with the mighty Suilven silhouetted in the distance, photographed on this day two years ago. Hoping for a repeat of such light conditions next week when I will be back in #Scotland (woohoo!).
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Thank you @francesryan.bsky.social
It’s such an ugly look to hit out at the marginalised and the vulnerable. We would never normally expect a Labour government to do this, as historically this has been the modus operandi of the far right.
Thank you @francesryan.bsky.social
It’s such an ugly look to hit out at the marginalised and the vulnerable. We would never normally expect a Labour government to do this, as historically this has been the modus operandi of the far right.
Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
Starmer’s ailing government is happy to pursue ideas like cutting Motability, but all ministers will do is damage lives and themselves, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
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December 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Thank you @francesryan.bsky.social
It’s such an ugly look to hit out at the marginalised and the vulnerable. We would never normally expect a Labour government to do this, as historically this has been the modus operandi of the far right.
Thank you @francesryan.bsky.social
It’s such an ugly look to hit out at the marginalised and the vulnerable. We would never normally expect a Labour government to do this, as historically this has been the modus operandi of the far right.
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The waves at Reynisfjara black sand beach in southern #Iceland are not to be trifled with. If you look closely you can see the pebbles thrown up in the breaking wave. You wouldn't want to be anywhere near these...
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The waves at Reynisfjara black sand beach in southern #Iceland are not to be trifled with. If you look closely you can see the pebbles thrown up in the breaking wave. You wouldn't want to be anywhere near these...
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BREAKING: Nigel Farage has been reported to police by a former member of his campaign team over claims of falsified election expenses. Given the serious nature of the allegations the Met’s specialist crime group will assess the documents that have been submitted.
December 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
BREAKING: Nigel Farage has been reported to police by a former member of his campaign team over claims of falsified election expenses. Given the serious nature of the allegations the Met’s specialist crime group will assess the documents that have been submitted.
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Sunrises may be very late on December mornings this far north, but they certainly have their moments.
December 6, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Sunrises may be very late on December mornings this far north, but they certainly have their moments.
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The best way to demolish reform is to remind everyone what the Farage has bought us: Brexit busting Britain, lies, corruption, greed, and meanness. Is this a country you want to have like this?
December 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The best way to demolish reform is to remind everyone what the Farage has bought us: Brexit busting Britain, lies, corruption, greed, and meanness. Is this a country you want to have like this?
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Incidentally, the Black and White Minstrel show on the BBC finished in 1978, when Farage turned 14, and had been waning in popularity for many years.
December 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Incidentally, the Black and White Minstrel show on the BBC finished in 1978, when Farage turned 14, and had been waning in popularity for many years.
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Peter will be joining me on air at 11.45.
“The claim that this is a recent invention born of political bias is categorically untrue.”
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reveals that Peter Ettedgui made identical accusations against Nigel Farage in private six years ago.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reveals that Peter Ettedgui made identical accusations against Nigel Farage in private six years ago.
December 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Peter will be joining me on air at 11.45.
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Evening light helping reveal the geology by Loch Shieldaig.
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Evening light helping reveal the geology by Loch Shieldaig.
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Bright dark at the moment.
December 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Bright dark at the moment.
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I absolutely do not care about Rachel Reeves’s junior chess competition.
I absolutely do care about whether Farage is racist or not.
And, given the deranged but distinct possibility that he may become PM, we all should.
Ps… Narrator: there was no Damascene conversion.
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I absolutely do care about whether Farage is racist or not.
And, given the deranged but distinct possibility that he may become PM, we all should.
Ps… Narrator: there was no Damascene conversion.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I absolutely do not care about Rachel Reeves’s junior chess competition.
I absolutely do care about whether Farage is racist or not.
And, given the deranged but distinct possibility that he may become PM, we all should.
Ps… Narrator: there was no Damascene conversion.
inews.co.uk/opinion/expo...
I absolutely do care about whether Farage is racist or not.
And, given the deranged but distinct possibility that he may become PM, we all should.
Ps… Narrator: there was no Damascene conversion.
inews.co.uk/opinion/expo...
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And his problem is...? 🤔
I reckon 30p is fighting to protect his position. Reform UK having acquired Jonathan Gullis, Lee is worried that he may no longer be the most aggressively mouthy halfwit in the party... 🤣
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I reckon 30p is fighting to protect his position. Reform UK having acquired Jonathan Gullis, Lee is worried that he may no longer be the most aggressively mouthy halfwit in the party... 🤣
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Lee Anderson claims school is teaching pupils that Reform are 'extreme right-wing'
Lee Anderson has complained about a school in his constituency allegedly labelling Reform UK an "extreme right-wing" party.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
And his problem is...? 🤔
I reckon 30p is fighting to protect his position. Reform UK having acquired Jonathan Gullis, Lee is worried that he may no longer be the most aggressively mouthy halfwit in the party... 🤣
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I reckon 30p is fighting to protect his position. Reform UK having acquired Jonathan Gullis, Lee is worried that he may no longer be the most aggressively mouthy halfwit in the party... 🤣
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