Paul Moreton
@paulmoreton.bsky.social
Ditched Elons toxic Twitter.
Hate discrimination, racism, bullying, exploitation, Trump & the Tories. Pro EU.
Hoping for a fairer society once we get rid of the facists 🤞
Hate discrimination, racism, bullying, exploitation, Trump & the Tories. Pro EU.
Hoping for a fairer society once we get rid of the facists 🤞
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Democrats condemn Trump after he says they should be punished ‘by death’ over video post
Democrats condemn Trump after he says they should be punished ‘by death’ over video post
Trump called group of lawmakers ‘traitors’ over an X video of them urging military members to refuse illegal orders
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Democrats expressed outrage after Donald Trump accused a group of Democratic lawmakers of being “traitors” and said that they should be arrested and punished “by death” after they posted a video in which they told active service members that they should refuse illegal orders.
The video, which was released on Tuesday, features six Democratic lawmakers who have previously served in the military or in intelligence roles, including senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, and representatives Maggie Goodlander, Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan and Jason Crow. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Democrats condemn Trump after he says they should be punished ‘by death’ over video post
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The President’s call for the murder of Americans is simply un-American. When I say there is no place in our country for political violence, I mean it. It doesn’t matter who says it or why. There is no justification. Every American should condemn this in no uncertain terms.
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The President’s call for the murder of Americans is simply un-American. When I say there is no place in our country for political violence, I mean it. It doesn’t matter who says it or why. There is no justification. Every American should condemn this in no uncertain terms.
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Now that’s a lede.
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Now that’s a lede.
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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The black hole in Durham County Council’s budget has grown by £11.1mn in the past two months under the control of Reform UK.
Its cabinet has been forced to approve a £10mn list of cuts.
Its cabinet has been forced to approve a £10mn list of cuts.
Reform cabinet backs £10mn cuts to start filling Durham’s growing black hole
Reform is now learning that running a big council is not as easy as it probably thought
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The black hole in Durham County Council’s budget has grown by £11.1mn in the past two months under the control of Reform UK.
Its cabinet has been forced to approve a £10mn list of cuts.
Its cabinet has been forced to approve a £10mn list of cuts.
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Our research shows that Brexit made millions of ordinary Brits poorer.
Ahead of next week’s budget, write to your local paper and make the case that closer ties with the EU will boost our economy.
Use our template: https://www.bestforbritain.org/letter_editor_brexit_budget
Ahead of next week’s budget, write to your local paper and make the case that closer ties with the EU will boost our economy.
Use our template: https://www.bestforbritain.org/letter_editor_brexit_budget
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our research shows that Brexit made millions of ordinary Brits poorer.
Ahead of next week’s budget, write to your local paper and make the case that closer ties with the EU will boost our economy.
Use our template: https://www.bestforbritain.org/letter_editor_brexit_budget
Ahead of next week’s budget, write to your local paper and make the case that closer ties with the EU will boost our economy.
Use our template: https://www.bestforbritain.org/letter_editor_brexit_budget
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1/ The Covid Inquiry's Module 2 report confirms critical failures at the highest levels of government, failures that have left millions with Long Covid and inadequate support.
We've drafted a press release in response:
www.longcovid.org/impact/news/...
We've drafted a press release in response:
www.longcovid.org/impact/news/...
Long Covid Support
To learn more visit LongCovid.org
www.longcovid.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
1/ The Covid Inquiry's Module 2 report confirms critical failures at the highest levels of government, failures that have left millions with Long Covid and inadequate support.
We've drafted a press release in response:
www.longcovid.org/impact/news/...
We've drafted a press release in response:
www.longcovid.org/impact/news/...
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Speaker Johnson warning that unredacted Epstein files pose a ‘national security risk’ is the oldest trick in the book. Power protects power. Stop hiding behind excuses — release the files, every page, every name. No more shielding predators.”
November 20, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Speaker Johnson warning that unredacted Epstein files pose a ‘national security risk’ is the oldest trick in the book. Power protects power. Stop hiding behind excuses — release the files, every page, every name. No more shielding predators.”
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The demonisation of asylum seekers has to stop.
@tajali1.bsky.social: "Some of the rhetoric around asylum seekers is dangerous."
"And what we're seeing now is racist violence, not just directed at asylum seekers, but ethnic minority communities across the country."
@tajali1.bsky.social: "Some of the rhetoric around asylum seekers is dangerous."
"And what we're seeing now is racist violence, not just directed at asylum seekers, but ethnic minority communities across the country."
November 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The demonisation of asylum seekers has to stop.
@tajali1.bsky.social: "Some of the rhetoric around asylum seekers is dangerous."
"And what we're seeing now is racist violence, not just directed at asylum seekers, but ethnic minority communities across the country."
@tajali1.bsky.social: "Some of the rhetoric around asylum seekers is dangerous."
"And what we're seeing now is racist violence, not just directed at asylum seekers, but ethnic minority communities across the country."
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Given that Grok, X’s AI tool, is now posting holocaust-denial commentary on X, I’d say we should well beyond the casual-review-but-do-nothing stage of investigation and moving swiftly on to legal challenges and all govt accounts/responsible media leaving X immediately.
🚨 Labour MPs are calling for a minister-led review of the government’s use of X, warning it poses growing risks to democracy and public safety
@politicshome.bsky.social understands a review is currently being carried out by officials, but without ministerial oversight
@politicshome.bsky.social understands a review is currently being carried out by officials, but without ministerial oversight
Labour MPs Call For A More Serious Review Of The Government's Use Of X
Labour MPs are calling for ministers to take control of decisions over the government’s continued use of X, as concerns grow about the platform’s s...
www.politicshome.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Given that Grok, X’s AI tool, is now posting holocaust-denial commentary on X, I’d say we should well beyond the casual-review-but-do-nothing stage of investigation and moving swiftly on to legal challenges and all govt accounts/responsible media leaving X immediately.
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VERY funny that Labour are being pointlessly cruel and haemorrhaging support from their base and yet none of what they're offering is ever going to be enough for the people whose approval they're seeking, WHO could have predicted it
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
VERY funny that Labour are being pointlessly cruel and haemorrhaging support from their base and yet none of what they're offering is ever going to be enough for the people whose approval they're seeking, WHO could have predicted it
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🔴GB News Downplayed Revelations About Trump’s Epstein Links as Presenters Echoed White House Spin
The channel was criticised by media reform campaigners for its “fawning” interview with the President as it dismissed revelations of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/g...
The channel was criticised by media reform campaigners for its “fawning” interview with the President as it dismissed revelations of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/g...
GB News Downplayed Revelations About Trump's Epstein Links as Presenters Echoed White House Spin
The channel was criticised by media reform campaigners for its "fawning" interview with the President as it dismissed revelations of his extensive ties to Jeffrey Epstein
bylinetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🔴GB News Downplayed Revelations About Trump’s Epstein Links as Presenters Echoed White House Spin
The channel was criticised by media reform campaigners for its “fawning” interview with the President as it dismissed revelations of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/g...
The channel was criticised by media reform campaigners for its “fawning” interview with the President as it dismissed revelations of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/g...
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Having Johnson & Cummings in Downing Street when Covid struck was, just like Brexit, an entirely avoidable disaster caused largely by utterly appalling journalism. And now exactly the same clowns, arses & bigots with bylines are rolling out the red carpet for Farage.
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
Covid inquiry live: ‘Inexcusable’ delays under Johnson led to 23,000 deaths
Lockdowns may have been avoided if Boris Johnson’s government had acted faster, damning report finds
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Having Johnson & Cummings in Downing Street when Covid struck was, just like Brexit, an entirely avoidable disaster caused largely by utterly appalling journalism. And now exactly the same clowns, arses & bigots with bylines are rolling out the red carpet for Farage.
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
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Remembering the hit of fear as Italians I respect immensely told me in early March that "you must lock down ASAP". While the British government said these were "populist – non-science based – measures that aren't any use" and "they're who not to follow".
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Remembering the hit of fear as Italians I respect immensely told me in early March that "you must lock down ASAP". While the British government said these were "populist – non-science based – measures that aren't any use" and "they're who not to follow".
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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The “toxic and chaotic culture” inside Boris Johnson’s Downing St was behind the UK’s “too little, too late” response to Covid-19, with Johnson singled out for particular blame. Inquiry chair Baroness Hallett said poor decisions by him, his ministers and officials cost tens of thousands of lives.
Covid response of ‘toxic and chaotic’ UK government was ‘too little, too late’, inquiry finds
Report criticises culture in Downing Street during Boris Johnson’s tenure
www.ft.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The “toxic and chaotic culture” inside Boris Johnson’s Downing St was behind the UK’s “too little, too late” response to Covid-19, with Johnson singled out for particular blame. Inquiry chair Baroness Hallett said poor decisions by him, his ministers and officials cost tens of thousands of lives.
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Sadly, we don’t expect anything else from Trump - he has tarnished the office of the presidency.
"The combined force of two outbursts at female journalists in a single news cycle went beyond the standard-fare Trumpian attacks on the media."
https://bit.ly/48upnT5
"The combined force of two outbursts at female journalists in a single news cycle went beyond the standard-fare Trumpian attacks on the media."
https://bit.ly/48upnT5
‘Unforgivable': Trump's ‘piggy' insult is stoking more outrage than usual
The clip of the US president on Air Force One last Friday has taken off without much help from the media itself
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Sadly, we don’t expect anything else from Trump - he has tarnished the office of the presidency.
"The combined force of two outbursts at female journalists in a single news cycle went beyond the standard-fare Trumpian attacks on the media."
https://bit.ly/48upnT5
"The combined force of two outbursts at female journalists in a single news cycle went beyond the standard-fare Trumpian attacks on the media."
https://bit.ly/48upnT5
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Keir Starmer responds to damning Covid Inquiry report as huge failings unearthed
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Keir Starmer responds to damning Covid Inquiry report as huge failings unearthed
Keir Starmer has said the Government will 'carefully consider' the findings of Baroness Heather Hallett, who said Boris Johnson's dithering cost more than 20,000 lives
www.mirror.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Keir Starmer responds to damning Covid Inquiry report as huge failings unearthed
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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My thoughts are with all who lost loved ones or still struggle with effects of #Covid. Tho we knew it at the time, confirmation of the “toxic & chaotic culture” at heart of Govt; that they did “too little, too late” & that faster action could have saved over 20K lives is still horrifying
‘Chaotic and indecisive’: key findings of report on UK’s Covid response under Tories
Second pandemic report focuses on decision-making, organisation and messaging by senior politicians including Boris Johnson
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
My thoughts are with all who lost loved ones or still struggle with effects of #Covid. Tho we knew it at the time, confirmation of the “toxic & chaotic culture” at heart of Govt; that they did “too little, too late” & that faster action could have saved over 20K lives is still horrifying
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Is JD Vance really this stupid, or saying Trump is this stupid?
"Why don't Russians + Ukrainians, instead of killing each other, start trading, traveling, carrying out some kind of cultural exchange?"
So, if Mexico rolls tanks into Texas, JD/Trump would trade, not fire back?🤡
"Why don't Russians + Ukrainians, instead of killing each other, start trading, traveling, carrying out some kind of cultural exchange?"
So, if Mexico rolls tanks into Texas, JD/Trump would trade, not fire back?🤡
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Is JD Vance really this stupid, or saying Trump is this stupid?
"Why don't Russians + Ukrainians, instead of killing each other, start trading, traveling, carrying out some kind of cultural exchange?"
So, if Mexico rolls tanks into Texas, JD/Trump would trade, not fire back?🤡
"Why don't Russians + Ukrainians, instead of killing each other, start trading, traveling, carrying out some kind of cultural exchange?"
So, if Mexico rolls tanks into Texas, JD/Trump would trade, not fire back?🤡
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Probably the most sensible comment I have seen from a US official this week - "This seems like Munich 1938"
Nebraska's Republican congressman Don Bacon accurately describes the "DimWit" (Dmitriev-Witkoff) plan, though it's not just appeasement, it's ordering Ukraine to surrender.
Nebraska's Republican congressman Don Bacon accurately describes the "DimWit" (Dmitriev-Witkoff) plan, though it's not just appeasement, it's ordering Ukraine to surrender.
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Probably the most sensible comment I have seen from a US official this week - "This seems like Munich 1938"
Nebraska's Republican congressman Don Bacon accurately describes the "DimWit" (Dmitriev-Witkoff) plan, though it's not just appeasement, it's ordering Ukraine to surrender.
Nebraska's Republican congressman Don Bacon accurately describes the "DimWit" (Dmitriev-Witkoff) plan, though it's not just appeasement, it's ordering Ukraine to surrender.
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Day 1366 of the war in Europe is the start of two days of mourning in a small city in Ukraine which suffered over 160 killed and injured in a single Russia attack 24 hours ago.
As the war crimes mount, Trump approves a mad-hat simpleton's plan to end the war
Here's THE daily🧵
As the war crimes mount, Trump approves a mad-hat simpleton's plan to end the war
Here's THE daily🧵
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Day 1366 of the war in Europe is the start of two days of mourning in a small city in Ukraine which suffered over 160 killed and injured in a single Russia attack 24 hours ago.
As the war crimes mount, Trump approves a mad-hat simpleton's plan to end the war
Here's THE daily🧵
As the war crimes mount, Trump approves a mad-hat simpleton's plan to end the war
Here's THE daily🧵
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In spite of promising to bring down council tax, Reform 2025 Ltd-run councils in Lancashire are now talking about increases | Peter Sagar
Reform to bin DOGE at Lancashire County Council and raise council tax instead
In spite of promising to bring down council tax, Reform 2025 Ltd-run councils in Lancashire are now talking about increases
northwestbylines.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
In spite of promising to bring down council tax, Reform 2025 Ltd-run councils in Lancashire are now talking about increases | Peter Sagar
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The UK isn’t a “soft touch” on asylum.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The UK isn’t a “soft touch” on asylum.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.