The Old Man at the Fish Quay
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If you are struggling to understand, apply the Roman legal principle of 'Cui Bono' (who benefits?). Then it makes sense
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November 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Had the pleasure this afternoon of listening to an orchestra of 216 Tyneside 10-18 year olds performing two pieces from Bizet’s Carmen, having only rehearsed together for a day, with my daughter somewhere in there on trumpet.
Youth music is amazing and should be supported everywhere.
Youth music is amazing and should be supported everywhere.
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Had the pleasure this afternoon of listening to an orchestra of 216 Tyneside 10-18 year olds performing two pieces from Bizet’s Carmen, having only rehearsed together for a day, with my daughter somewhere in there on trumpet.
Youth music is amazing and should be supported everywhere.
Youth music is amazing and should be supported everywhere.
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This story about a Reform councillor in Northumberland has about three different massive stories in it.
He's accused of ripping off his constituents to the tune of £140k.
He owes his own council nearly £40k in unpaid tax.
His own council is suing him.
He's accused of ripping off his constituents to the tune of £140k.
He owes his own council nearly £40k in unpaid tax.
His own council is suing him.
Blyth Reform councillor Barry Elliott's property firms owe customers £140,000
Property companies owned or run by Barry Elliott owe tens of thousands of pounds to customers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This story about a Reform councillor in Northumberland has about three different massive stories in it.
He's accused of ripping off his constituents to the tune of £140k.
He owes his own council nearly £40k in unpaid tax.
His own council is suing him.
He's accused of ripping off his constituents to the tune of £140k.
He owes his own council nearly £40k in unpaid tax.
His own council is suing him.
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Removing asylum support. Seizing belongings. Deporting entire families, including children.
Labour are not just paving the path to a Reform government. Reform may as well already be in power.
This government has no moral compass — and it should be ashamed of its inhumanity.
Labour are not just paving the path to a Reform government. Reform may as well already be in power.
This government has no moral compass — and it should be ashamed of its inhumanity.
November 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Removing asylum support. Seizing belongings. Deporting entire families, including children.
Labour are not just paving the path to a Reform government. Reform may as well already be in power.
This government has no moral compass — and it should be ashamed of its inhumanity.
Labour are not just paving the path to a Reform government. Reform may as well already be in power.
This government has no moral compass — and it should be ashamed of its inhumanity.
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Times are tough, but we need to stop blaming our neighbours and start blaming the billionaires and politicians who’ve stolen our wealth and ruined our public services.
Join us today! 👇🏼
#WeAreTheMajority
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Join us today! 👇🏼
#WeAreTheMajority
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November 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Times are tough, but we need to stop blaming our neighbours and start blaming the billionaires and politicians who’ve stolen our wealth and ruined our public services.
Join us today! 👇🏼
#WeAreTheMajority
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Join us today! 👇🏼
#WeAreTheMajority
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📣Special event klaxon! 📣
Everything is broken. How do we take back control and build something better?
Join @KeirMilburn as we talk about his excellent book Radical Abundance on 20 Nov.
In true Majority style this will be an interactive event. Book tickets below ⬇️
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Everything is broken. How do we take back control and build something better?
Join @KeirMilburn as we talk about his excellent book Radical Abundance on 20 Nov.
In true Majority style this will be an interactive event. Book tickets below ⬇️
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November 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
📣Special event klaxon! 📣
Everything is broken. How do we take back control and build something better?
Join @KeirMilburn as we talk about his excellent book Radical Abundance on 20 Nov.
In true Majority style this will be an interactive event. Book tickets below ⬇️
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Everything is broken. How do we take back control and build something better?
Join @KeirMilburn as we talk about his excellent book Radical Abundance on 20 Nov.
In true Majority style this will be an interactive event. Book tickets below ⬇️
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"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools. That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
Teesworks scandal: a dark tale of public wealth lost and private gain
Teesworks - a story that reads like a screenplay for a dark political drama
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools. That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
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Joke’s on everyone who said liberal arts degrees don’t prepare you for the real world - my studies in rise of the Third Reich now doubles as a survival guide.
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Joke’s on everyone who said liberal arts degrees don’t prepare you for the real world - my studies in rise of the Third Reich now doubles as a survival guide.
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Defamation supremo - with expertise in the UK and US - Mark Stephens on whether Donald Trump has any real prospect successfully of suing the BBC. video.snapstream.net/Play/3TA70Va...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Defamation supremo - with expertise in the UK and US - Mark Stephens on whether Donald Trump has any real prospect successfully of suing the BBC. video.snapstream.net/Play/3TA70Va...
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"Majority legends! ✊🏼
Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
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Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
"Majority legends! ✊🏼
Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
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Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
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“Maybe we aren’t communicating our message clear enough…”
No, we hear it loud and clear, the message sucks.
No, we hear it loud and clear, the message sucks.
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
“Maybe we aren’t communicating our message clear enough…”
No, we hear it loud and clear, the message sucks.
No, we hear it loud and clear, the message sucks.
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10/10 take. No notes.
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
10/10 take. No notes.
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How do we make society fairer for all? 🤔
We get organised and take the power back. ✊🏼
We kicked off our candidate training on Sunday, for the bold Majority members considering standing in the local elections next spring.
More sessions to come. Check the link below 👇🏼
We get organised and take the power back. ✊🏼
We kicked off our candidate training on Sunday, for the bold Majority members considering standing in the local elections next spring.
More sessions to come. Check the link below 👇🏼
November 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
How do we make society fairer for all? 🤔
We get organised and take the power back. ✊🏼
We kicked off our candidate training on Sunday, for the bold Majority members considering standing in the local elections next spring.
More sessions to come. Check the link below 👇🏼
We get organised and take the power back. ✊🏼
We kicked off our candidate training on Sunday, for the bold Majority members considering standing in the local elections next spring.
More sessions to come. Check the link below 👇🏼
Cough, @majorityuk.bsky.social , cough...
Capital projects: the lifeblood of local government and the case of Newcastle
As the Council faces rising costs and tight budgets, one consideration should guide voters in 2026: choose strong, competent leadership
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/tynes...
As the Council faces rising costs and tight budgets, one consideration should guide voters in 2026: choose strong, competent leadership
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/tynes...
Capital projects: the lifeblood of local government and the case of Newcastle
As the Council faces rising costs and tight budgets, one consideration should guide voters in 2026: choose strong, competent leadership
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Cough, @majorityuk.bsky.social , cough...
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As @zackpolanski.bsky.social says... We need YOU!
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As @zackpolanski.bsky.social says... We need YOU!
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
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Every English patriot should carry their family tree with them at all times. Police should also be empowered to request it on demand.
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Every English patriot should carry their family tree with them at all times. Police should also be empowered to request it on demand.
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Teesside offshore wind workers strike! ✊🏼
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
October 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Teesside offshore wind workers strike! ✊🏼
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
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A huge victory for progressive policies and a beacon of hope in dark times.
“For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands.
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“For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A huge victory for progressive policies and a beacon of hope in dark times.
“For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands.
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“For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands.
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Better still, switch to Resonate.coop
October 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Better still, switch to Resonate.coop
Wow! How big must that brown envelope be?
October 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Wow! How big must that brown envelope be?