Pete Blanchard
@peteblanchard.bsky.social
Proud father, hispanophile, history buff, once-competent bass player, ex-Fordie, pro-European.
Oh, and Janey Godley was right.
Oh, and Janey Godley was right.
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I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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If we accept someone is a genuine refugee and they build a life here, perhaps have children born here, what is the advantage to us of expelling them once we’ve persuaded ourselves that their country of origin is safe?
November 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
If we accept someone is a genuine refugee and they build a life here, perhaps have children born here, what is the advantage to us of expelling them once we’ve persuaded ourselves that their country of origin is safe?
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Aside from the cruelty of this, I’d just like to know why it’s ok to ignore and disappoint liberal/progressive voters.
Why do governments chase Farage and his voters, thinking that will neutralise them. It’s NEVER worked. He’s leading in the polls and his ideas have ruined us. WTF are you doing?
Why do governments chase Farage and his voters, thinking that will neutralise them. It’s NEVER worked. He’s leading in the polls and his ideas have ruined us. WTF are you doing?
This is as bad as anything proposed by Reform.
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Aside from the cruelty of this, I’d just like to know why it’s ok to ignore and disappoint liberal/progressive voters.
Why do governments chase Farage and his voters, thinking that will neutralise them. It’s NEVER worked. He’s leading in the polls and his ideas have ruined us. WTF are you doing?
Why do governments chase Farage and his voters, thinking that will neutralise them. It’s NEVER worked. He’s leading in the polls and his ideas have ruined us. WTF are you doing?
The destruction of our planet, brought to you by human selfishness, greed and ignorance.
Fantastic.
Fantastic.
How many more warnings will it take before we wake up and finally act on climate change?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/13/world-still-on-track-for-catastrophic-26c-temperature-rise-report-finds
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/13/world-still-on-track-for-catastrophic-26c-temperature-rise-report-finds
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The destruction of our planet, brought to you by human selfishness, greed and ignorance.
Fantastic.
Fantastic.
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"Many people arrested after January 6 said the only reason they rioted was because of what Trump said," says Lewis Goodall.
“Yet, if you listen to all of this, the conclusion is that the sin of that day is a 10 second edit on a BBC programme"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
“Yet, if you listen to all of this, the conclusion is that the sin of that day is a 10 second edit on a BBC programme"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
Inside the BBC bias allegations | The News Agents
The News Agents, all of whom spent years working for the BBC, discuss the “existential moment” facing their former employer, with top-level resignations after allegations of systemic bias in its…
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
"Many people arrested after January 6 said the only reason they rioted was because of what Trump said," says Lewis Goodall.
“Yet, if you listen to all of this, the conclusion is that the sin of that day is a 10 second edit on a BBC programme"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
“Yet, if you listen to all of this, the conclusion is that the sin of that day is a 10 second edit on a BBC programme"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
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Microplastics are in our food, water, and even the air we breathe. Disturbingly, these tiny particles have now been found inside our bodies.
Sign the petition and tell the government to push hard for a strong Global Plastics Treaty to make plastic pollution a thing of the past.
Sign the petition and tell the government to push hard for a strong Global Plastics Treaty to make plastic pollution a thing of the past.
Sign the petition to protect us from microplastics
Microplastics are everywhere - lurking in our food, water, and even the air we breathe. Let's make plastic pollution a thing of the past.
action.greenpeace.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Microplastics are in our food, water, and even the air we breathe. Disturbingly, these tiny particles have now been found inside our bodies.
Sign the petition and tell the government to push hard for a strong Global Plastics Treaty to make plastic pollution a thing of the past.
Sign the petition and tell the government to push hard for a strong Global Plastics Treaty to make plastic pollution a thing of the past.
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This will become a major issue in Europe too - in some places it already is. Data centres drive up the price of elecricity and suck up scarce water resources. The profits that are generated by Big Tech flow out of Europe largely untaxed.
www.wired.com/story/the-da...
www.wired.com/story/the-da...
The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.
www.wired.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This will become a major issue in Europe too - in some places it already is. Data centres drive up the price of elecricity and suck up scarce water resources. The profits that are generated by Big Tech flow out of Europe largely untaxed.
www.wired.com/story/the-da...
www.wired.com/story/the-da...
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Tough time for freelance artists and the amazingly talented @gailmyerscough.co.uk is having a tough week sales wise. Have a look at her wonderful site! I’d be very grateful (as would she!). Please share! Thank you!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Tough time for freelance artists and the amazingly talented @gailmyerscough.co.uk is having a tough week sales wise. Have a look at her wonderful site! I’d be very grateful (as would she!). Please share! Thank you!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
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Trump has one playbook:
When truth threatens him, he calls it a “hoax.”
He did it with Russia, Ukraine, COVID, the 2020 election, E. Jean Carroll, and now 20,000+ emails, “The Jeffrey Epstein Hoax”
If it’s all a hoax, why did real people suffer?
He did it with Russia, Ukraine, COVID, the 2020 election, E. Jean Carroll, and now 20,000+ emails, “The Jeffrey Epstein Hoax”
If it’s all a hoax, why did real people suffer?
The Hoax Presidency: From Russia to Epstein
A Decade of Denial, Deflection, and Deceit.
www.livingitwitholiviatroye.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Trump has one playbook:
When truth threatens him, he calls it a “hoax.”
He did it with Russia, Ukraine, COVID, the 2020 election, E. Jean Carroll, and now 20,000+ emails, “The Jeffrey Epstein Hoax”
If it’s all a hoax, why did real people suffer?
He did it with Russia, Ukraine, COVID, the 2020 election, E. Jean Carroll, and now 20,000+ emails, “The Jeffrey Epstein Hoax”
If it’s all a hoax, why did real people suffer?
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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
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If we were only able to transport these "nostalgic UK residents" back 50 years, just for a day, they'd soon be screeching about their clothes being itchy and there being nothing to watch on TV and their butter not being spreadable and there being no online forums on which unload their fury
Ah the 1970s.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
November 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM
If we were only able to transport these "nostalgic UK residents" back 50 years, just for a day, they'd soon be screeching about their clothes being itchy and there being nothing to watch on TV and their butter not being spreadable and there being no online forums on which unload their fury
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It’s interesting how the media are ignoring one of the biggest political scandals of our time?
How much did Nigel Farage know about the payments made by the Kremlin to his colleague, Nathan Gill?
How much did Nigel Farage know about the payments made by the Kremlin to his colleague, Nathan Gill?
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
It’s interesting how the media are ignoring one of the biggest political scandals of our time?
How much did Nigel Farage know about the payments made by the Kremlin to his colleague, Nathan Gill?
How much did Nigel Farage know about the payments made by the Kremlin to his colleague, Nathan Gill?
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There are now just 6 of my single 2026 botanical calendars left & 5 of my tiny posy calendars in this print run, both designed using recent research to improve mental heath by looking at the photos.
Last chance to order is 19th November🌿:
Last chance to order is 19th November🌿:
There are still a few of my '26 calendars left in this final printrun.I create each of my 📷s using recent research into the beneficial effects on the brain of looking at plants & items arranged neatly.
Each calendar's 12 high quality frameable prints-make smashing gifts:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
Each calendar's 12 high quality frameable prints-make smashing gifts:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
There are now just 6 of my single 2026 botanical calendars left & 5 of my tiny posy calendars in this print run, both designed using recent research to improve mental heath by looking at the photos.
Last chance to order is 19th November🌿:
Last chance to order is 19th November🌿:
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'The war is over' said Trump, about Oct 10 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Since then, at least 1500 more buildings have been destroyed by the IDF in Gaza www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israel has destroyed more than 1,500 buildings in Gaza since ceasefire
Entire neighbourhoods controlled by Israel have been levelled in less than a month, satellite images show.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
'The war is over' said Trump, about Oct 10 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Since then, at least 1500 more buildings have been destroyed by the IDF in Gaza www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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It's NOT about who won! It's about remembering the dead, both military and civilian and, for many of us it's about those on both sides.
Trump disgusts me.
All over the UK, this is the way we remember them, large and small scale.
Trump disgusts me.
All over the UK, this is the way we remember them, large and small scale.
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It's NOT about who won! It's about remembering the dead, both military and civilian and, for many of us it's about those on both sides.
Trump disgusts me.
All over the UK, this is the way we remember them, large and small scale.
Trump disgusts me.
All over the UK, this is the way we remember them, large and small scale.
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The Mail has a long & inglorious history of supporting the ultra right. It is owned by a man who doesn't even live in the UK whilst Dacre has used the paper to promote his own vile views for years. And anyone who expects putative PM Farage to do anything in the interests of the UK is an utter fool.
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The Mail has a long & inglorious history of supporting the ultra right. It is owned by a man who doesn't even live in the UK whilst Dacre has used the paper to promote his own vile views for years. And anyone who expects putative PM Farage to do anything in the interests of the UK is an utter fool.
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Going to put this on front of you again. The news moves on, but the problems faced by those living in Jamaica are still there.
I know many of you will already have done something to help the people of Jamaica, but if you felt like helping a specific family, this is the GoFundMe set up by my son’s girlfriend for her relatives, who find themselves in dire straits. Every bit helps, shares appreciated. gofund.me/9b5b74984
Donate to Hurricane Melissa: Please help support our family in Jamaica, organized by Taylor Mitchell
Hello everyone,
Many of you have heard about Hurricane Melis… Taylor Mitchell needs your support for Hurricane Melissa: Please help support our family in Jamaica
gofund.me
November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Going to put this on front of you again. The news moves on, but the problems faced by those living in Jamaica are still there.
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Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
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The BBC employ roughly twice as many people as the UK fishing industry. You'd think people would question Farage's patriotism and intentions wanting it shut down.
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The BBC employ roughly twice as many people as the UK fishing industry. You'd think people would question Farage's patriotism and intentions wanting it shut down.
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The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
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Our government are asleep at the wheel on #COVID. We need vaccines or all face heart damage, Do wake up! www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinica...
Regular Covid vaccinations needed to reduce cardiac risks
Regular Covid vaccinations are needed to reduce associated cardiac risks, experts at the European Cardiology Society have concluded.
www.pulsetoday.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Our government are asleep at the wheel on #COVID. We need vaccines or all face heart damage, Do wake up! www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinica...