Pete
@petenth.bsky.social
F1 Fan and aging developer. I remember green screens and James Hunt in 76, just for context.
But Fernando is the GOAT.
I don't know where this Earth is going. As my old Gran said, 'There'll be another flood'.
#Ukraine #Palestine #TrumpIsATangoedClown
But Fernando is the GOAT.
I don't know where this Earth is going. As my old Gran said, 'There'll be another flood'.
#Ukraine #Palestine #TrumpIsATangoedClown
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Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK.
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK
Number of overseas nurses and midwives registered between April and September was half that of a year ago
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK.
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
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US getting ready to attack Venezuela.
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
Venezuela denounces ‘colonialist threat’ as Trump orders airspace closed
President made declaration in a social media post, after FAA last week warned airlines of ‘worsening security situation’
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
US getting ready to attack Venezuela.
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
It's been a few years since I was so excited/nervous about the last two races of the #F1 season. I want #Lando to win. (Next year #Fernando). He has the points lead but it's a penalty shootout now.
Max is a legend and #Oscar has the hallmarks of a champion, but Lando this time please. (#14 #3 2026)
Max is a legend and #Oscar has the hallmarks of a champion, but Lando this time please. (#14 #3 2026)
November 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Americans.
Never before in my life have I been so worried about the future of democracy in the US.
Devin over at Legal Eagle sums it up perfectly:
youtu.be/zn-rkKIMNAs?...
This is not the future the Founding Fathers envisioned when they formed this country.
Never before in my life have I been so worried about the future of democracy in the US.
Devin over at Legal Eagle sums it up perfectly:
youtu.be/zn-rkKIMNAs?...
This is not the future the Founding Fathers envisioned when they formed this country.
Authoritarianism Is Here
YouTube video by LegalEagle
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Americans.
Never before in my life have I been so worried about the future of democracy in the US.
Devin over at Legal Eagle sums it up perfectly:
youtu.be/zn-rkKIMNAs?...
This is not the future the Founding Fathers envisioned when they formed this country.
Never before in my life have I been so worried about the future of democracy in the US.
Devin over at Legal Eagle sums it up perfectly:
youtu.be/zn-rkKIMNAs?...
This is not the future the Founding Fathers envisioned when they formed this country.
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Millionaires group urge Reeves to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids of out poverty’.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
Why a group of wealthy Brits have urged Reeves to introduce a wealth tax
This appeal comes ahead of Reeves’s upcoming Budget announcement in Westminster later this month
www.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Millionaires group urge Reeves to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids of out poverty’.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
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did the BBC misrepresent..Trump’s role in the attack on the ..Capitol?..the US House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack..found that Trump’s rhetoric & conduct were the “central cause” of the insurrection..report concluded..he..'lit the flame of this attack', language far stronger than..Panorama.
🔴 The Pro-Trump Bias of the ‘Neutral’ Sources in the Leaked BBC ‘Prescott Dossier’
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan, Trump-aligned organisations.
@nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/p...
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan, Trump-aligned organisations.
@nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/p...
The Pro-Trump Bias of the 'Neutral' Sources in the Leaked BBC 'Prescott Dossier'
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan right-wing, Trump-aligned organisations
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
did the BBC misrepresent..Trump’s role in the attack on the ..Capitol?..the US House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack..found that Trump’s rhetoric & conduct were the “central cause” of the insurrection..report concluded..he..'lit the flame of this attack', language far stronger than..Panorama.
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There is zero excuse for police, in a free society, to wear a mask.
Cowards
Cowards
November 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
There is zero excuse for police, in a free society, to wear a mask.
Cowards
Cowards
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Tell me more about ‘Sleepy Joe.’
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Tell me more about ‘Sleepy Joe.’
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Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders.
Musk used his wealth to incite violence, hatred in the US & UK.
How long before UK execs demand more for mediocre performance.
The ultra rich buy political system, bribe politicians, create pollution and inequity.
Tax them.
Musk used his wealth to incite violence, hatred in the US & UK.
How long before UK execs demand more for mediocre performance.
The ultra rich buy political system, bribe politicians, create pollution and inequity.
Tax them.
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders.
Musk used his wealth to incite violence, hatred in the US & UK.
How long before UK execs demand more for mediocre performance.
The ultra rich buy political system, bribe politicians, create pollution and inequity.
Tax them.
Musk used his wealth to incite violence, hatred in the US & UK.
How long before UK execs demand more for mediocre performance.
The ultra rich buy political system, bribe politicians, create pollution and inequity.
Tax them.
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Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of new wealth, the poorest half has received only 1%.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of all new wealth. The poorest half of the world has received only 1%.
www.bigissue.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of new wealth, the poorest half has received only 1%.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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Not sure who needs to hear this but we landed on the moon
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Not sure who needs to hear this but we landed on the moon
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England's highly deprived areas are concentrated in the North and West Midlands.
Borne the brunt of state led deindustrialization to appease the City of London.
Govts focused on London & South East done little to repair damage done by austerity, poverty.
Borne the brunt of state led deindustrialization to appease the City of London.
Govts focused on London & South East done little to repair damage done by austerity, poverty.
England's most deprived areas named - with Jaywick topping list
Jaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:10 AM
England's highly deprived areas are concentrated in the North and West Midlands.
Borne the brunt of state led deindustrialization to appease the City of London.
Govts focused on London & South East done little to repair damage done by austerity, poverty.
Borne the brunt of state led deindustrialization to appease the City of London.
Govts focused on London & South East done little to repair damage done by austerity, poverty.
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If you know as we do, that you're far more likely to be treated by a migrant than stood behind one in a queue - then why not attend our exciting event next month?
Migrants are NOT TO BLAME for the NHS crisis - the reasons for that sit squarely with successive govts.
Tickets:
bit.ly/MigrantsNotT...
Migrants are NOT TO BLAME for the NHS crisis - the reasons for that sit squarely with successive govts.
Tickets:
bit.ly/MigrantsNotT...
October 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
If you know as we do, that you're far more likely to be treated by a migrant than stood behind one in a queue - then why not attend our exciting event next month?
Migrants are NOT TO BLAME for the NHS crisis - the reasons for that sit squarely with successive govts.
Tickets:
bit.ly/MigrantsNotT...
Migrants are NOT TO BLAME for the NHS crisis - the reasons for that sit squarely with successive govts.
Tickets:
bit.ly/MigrantsNotT...
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Tory Badenoch to set out new rule to cut borrowing and taxes.
A code for more austerity, public service cuts. What do they think will happen when £47bn is removed from the economy?
Silence on taxing the rich, windfall taxes, ending corporate welfare, tax havens.
Same old Tories.
A code for more austerity, public service cuts. What do they think will happen when £47bn is removed from the economy?
Silence on taxing the rich, windfall taxes, ending corporate welfare, tax havens.
Same old Tories.
Badenoch to set out new rule to cut borrowing and taxes
In a conference speech, the Tory leader will say the Conservatives are the only party
www.bbc.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Tory Badenoch to set out new rule to cut borrowing and taxes.
A code for more austerity, public service cuts. What do they think will happen when £47bn is removed from the economy?
Silence on taxing the rich, windfall taxes, ending corporate welfare, tax havens.
Same old Tories.
A code for more austerity, public service cuts. What do they think will happen when £47bn is removed from the economy?
Silence on taxing the rich, windfall taxes, ending corporate welfare, tax havens.
Same old Tories.
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15 UK banks ordered to snoop on state pensioners and other benefit claimants under DWP crackdown.
No court order needed. No right of appeal.
Banks will pass cost to other customers.
Those accused of fraud won't get legal advice. The making of another Post Office type scandal.
No court order needed. No right of appeal.
Banks will pass cost to other customers.
Those accused of fraud won't get legal advice. The making of another Post Office type scandal.
15 banks ordered to snoop on state pensioners under DWP crackdown
The Telegraph newspaper reports banks will be required to monitor pensioners’ bank accounts and share payments data
www.birminghammail.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 6:36 AM
15 UK banks ordered to snoop on state pensioners and other benefit claimants under DWP crackdown.
No court order needed. No right of appeal.
Banks will pass cost to other customers.
Those accused of fraud won't get legal advice. The making of another Post Office type scandal.
No court order needed. No right of appeal.
Banks will pass cost to other customers.
Those accused of fraud won't get legal advice. The making of another Post Office type scandal.
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UK inflation is caused by profiteering
Since the pandemic electricity generation companies hiked profit margins by 198%.
Electricity/Gas supply margins up 363%.
Shipping up by 650 times.
Health and social work up by 118%.
People impoverished. Can't rebuild economy without ending profiteering.
Since the pandemic electricity generation companies hiked profit margins by 198%.
Electricity/Gas supply margins up 363%.
Shipping up by 650 times.
Health and social work up by 118%.
People impoverished. Can't rebuild economy without ending profiteering.
If the government wants economic growth it must bring essential industries into public ownership
Successive governments clobber households and small businesses by hiking interest rates to manage inflation, but don’t inconvenience corporations.
leftfootforward.org
September 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
UK inflation is caused by profiteering
Since the pandemic electricity generation companies hiked profit margins by 198%.
Electricity/Gas supply margins up 363%.
Shipping up by 650 times.
Health and social work up by 118%.
People impoverished. Can't rebuild economy without ending profiteering.
Since the pandemic electricity generation companies hiked profit margins by 198%.
Electricity/Gas supply margins up 363%.
Shipping up by 650 times.
Health and social work up by 118%.
People impoverished. Can't rebuild economy without ending profiteering.
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The PFI disaster
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
Fears of new PFI-style ‘disaster’ as firms handed £6m to advise on using private funds for NHS clinics
Exclusive: Consultants and lawyers hired to advise on using public-private partnerships to build ‘neighbourhood health centres’ in England
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The PFI disaster
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
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London mayor Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic’ Trump.
About time. Trump spreads lies about every country.
Trump is doing so much harm at home/abroad - undermining the UN. NATO, US economy, human rights, free speech, tolerance
Will he ever be held to account?
About time. Trump spreads lies about every country.
Trump is doing so much harm at home/abroad - undermining the UN. NATO, US economy, human rights, free speech, tolerance
Will he ever be held to account?
Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic’ Trump
Khan’s comments come after US president used speech at UN to call London mayor ‘terrible’
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
London mayor Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic’ Trump.
About time. Trump spreads lies about every country.
Trump is doing so much harm at home/abroad - undermining the UN. NATO, US economy, human rights, free speech, tolerance
Will he ever be held to account?
About time. Trump spreads lies about every country.
Trump is doing so much harm at home/abroad - undermining the UN. NATO, US economy, human rights, free speech, tolerance
Will he ever be held to account?
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UK set for highest inflation in G7, OECD says.
Real average wage hardly moved since 2008. Profiteering is the main cause.
Start with controlling price of energy, water, rents. Even better nationalize energy and water, build social housing.
Real average wage hardly moved since 2008. Profiteering is the main cause.
Start with controlling price of energy, water, rents. Even better nationalize energy and water, build social housing.
Inflation to surge and growth to drop in fresh economic blow to Reeves
With a difficult Labour conference to come next week followed by the autumn Budget, the OECD’s conclusions have come at a bad time for Rachel Reeves
www.independent.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
UK set for highest inflation in G7, OECD says.
Real average wage hardly moved since 2008. Profiteering is the main cause.
Start with controlling price of energy, water, rents. Even better nationalize energy and water, build social housing.
Real average wage hardly moved since 2008. Profiteering is the main cause.
Start with controlling price of energy, water, rents. Even better nationalize energy and water, build social housing.
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Trump to say that taking paracetamol during pregnancy can cause autism.
Previously he suggested that people should inject themselves with disinfectants to beat COVID.
Science does not support his claims.
Trump is an embarrassment to the whole world.
Previously he suggested that people should inject themselves with disinfectants to beat COVID.
Science does not support his claims.
Trump is an embarrassment to the whole world.
Trump will reportedly link Tylenol to autism - but many experts are sceptical
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Trump to say that taking paracetamol during pregnancy can cause autism.
Previously he suggested that people should inject themselves with disinfectants to beat COVID.
Science does not support his claims.
Trump is an embarrassment to the whole world.
Previously he suggested that people should inject themselves with disinfectants to beat COVID.
Science does not support his claims.
Trump is an embarrassment to the whole world.
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In solidarity with my US friends I will join a demonstration against the visit by President Trump
Must not welcome a felon; destroyer of civil liberties, global treaties, environmental safeguards; promoter of corruption; supporter of genocide; divisive politics; ending diversity, equity, inclusion.
Must not welcome a felon; destroyer of civil liberties, global treaties, environmental safeguards; promoter of corruption; supporter of genocide; divisive politics; ending diversity, equity, inclusion.
September 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
In solidarity with my US friends I will join a demonstration against the visit by President Trump
Must not welcome a felon; destroyer of civil liberties, global treaties, environmental safeguards; promoter of corruption; supporter of genocide; divisive politics; ending diversity, equity, inclusion.
Must not welcome a felon; destroyer of civil liberties, global treaties, environmental safeguards; promoter of corruption; supporter of genocide; divisive politics; ending diversity, equity, inclusion.
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UK Govt must change course.
Increase purchasing power of the bottom 50%.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%. WRONG
At the very least abolish VAT on domestic fuel, reduce std rate of VAT, lift personal allowance by £1,000.
Shift the cost to the rich.
Increase purchasing power of the bottom 50%.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%. WRONG
At the very least abolish VAT on domestic fuel, reduce std rate of VAT, lift personal allowance by £1,000.
Shift the cost to the rich.
Why the reshuffle alone won’t change the government’s fortunes
"For better electoral fortunes, the government needs to junk neoliberal policies, never-ending austerity; directly invest in infrastructure and redistribute income and wealth."
leftfootforward.org
September 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
UK Govt must change course.
Increase purchasing power of the bottom 50%.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%. WRONG
At the very least abolish VAT on domestic fuel, reduce std rate of VAT, lift personal allowance by £1,000.
Shift the cost to the rich.
Increase purchasing power of the bottom 50%.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%. WRONG
At the very least abolish VAT on domestic fuel, reduce std rate of VAT, lift personal allowance by £1,000.
Shift the cost to the rich.