Peter Downs
@peterd12.bsky.social
60 something northerner. Hates Little Englanders, xenophobia, homophobia and Tory corruption. #FBPE #FBPA #FBPPR No unsolicited DMs.
@therestpolitics.bsky.social Question: As Reform are now peddling the concept of net zero immigration (emphasis on the CON), does this give an opportunity for the government and EU to sell a reciprocal youth exchange scheme as having a net zero effect on immigration?
May 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
@therestpolitics.bsky.social Question: As Reform are now peddling the concept of net zero immigration (emphasis on the CON), does this give an opportunity for the government and EU to sell a reciprocal youth exchange scheme as having a net zero effect on immigration?
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An exercise in bulletproof logic ...
💩 Fartrage relentlessly pushed for Brexit.
💩 He got Brexit.
💩 Brexit broke Britain.
💩 Fartrage says Britain is broken and only Fartrage's Deform Ltd can fix it.
... and privatise the NHS too.
[You're not supposed to say that bit, silly me.]
💩 Fartrage relentlessly pushed for Brexit.
💩 He got Brexit.
💩 Brexit broke Britain.
💩 Fartrage says Britain is broken and only Fartrage's Deform Ltd can fix it.
... and privatise the NHS too.
[You're not supposed to say that bit, silly me.]
April 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
An exercise in bulletproof logic ...
💩 Fartrage relentlessly pushed for Brexit.
💩 He got Brexit.
💩 Brexit broke Britain.
💩 Fartrage says Britain is broken and only Fartrage's Deform Ltd can fix it.
... and privatise the NHS too.
[You're not supposed to say that bit, silly me.]
💩 Fartrage relentlessly pushed for Brexit.
💩 He got Brexit.
💩 Brexit broke Britain.
💩 Fartrage says Britain is broken and only Fartrage's Deform Ltd can fix it.
... and privatise the NHS too.
[You're not supposed to say that bit, silly me.]
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DONALD TRUMP, AUGUST 14, 2024: "When I win the election, we will immediately begin a brand-new Trump economic boom"
DAY 101:
DAY 101:
April 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
DONALD TRUMP, AUGUST 14, 2024: "When I win the election, we will immediately begin a brand-new Trump economic boom"
DAY 101:
DAY 101:
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April 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Farmers are like, 'I farm, therefore I vote for the bloke who’d rather import chemically scrubbed meat from across the Atlantic.' Muppets.
April 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Farmers are like, 'I farm, therefore I vote for the bloke who’d rather import chemically scrubbed meat from across the Atlantic.' Muppets.
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It’s time, isn’t it?! 👇
Tax. The. Rich. Already. 😎✨
Tax. The. Rich. Already. 😎✨
April 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM
It’s time, isn’t it?! 👇
Tax. The. Rich. Already. 😎✨
Tax. The. Rich. Already. 😎✨
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I voted Labour at every UK GE before during & after my time in the Corbyn Cult, prefer them to the rest, will likely vote for them again next GE to try finish off Tories & fight the mix of mentally unwell, scam victims, & Nazis of Reform.
I still think we should Tactical Vote AGAINST Tories & Reform
I still think we should Tactical Vote AGAINST Tories & Reform
April 19, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I voted Labour at every UK GE before during & after my time in the Corbyn Cult, prefer them to the rest, will likely vote for them again next GE to try finish off Tories & fight the mix of mentally unwell, scam victims, & Nazis of Reform.
I still think we should Tactical Vote AGAINST Tories & Reform
I still think we should Tactical Vote AGAINST Tories & Reform
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Nigel Farage will make the UK a Trump tribute act.
For a strong local champion who will stand up for our community, vote Liberal Democrat.
For a strong local champion who will stand up for our community, vote Liberal Democrat.
April 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Nigel Farage will make the UK a Trump tribute act.
For a strong local champion who will stand up for our community, vote Liberal Democrat.
For a strong local champion who will stand up for our community, vote Liberal Democrat.
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Never a truer word spoken.
April 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Never a truer word spoken.
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A helpful guide to the current state of US trade policy:
April 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A helpful guide to the current state of US trade policy:
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Trevor Philips, "Is the 10% tariff on the UK a benefit of Brexit?"
Caroline Lucas, "Leaving the EU costs us 5% of GDP"
"Trump's 10% tariff has an impact of 0.3%"
"And this special relationship with the US is no better than an island with a whole load of penguins on it"
Caroline Lucas, "Leaving the EU costs us 5% of GDP"
"Trump's 10% tariff has an impact of 0.3%"
"And this special relationship with the US is no better than an island with a whole load of penguins on it"
April 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Trevor Philips, "Is the 10% tariff on the UK a benefit of Brexit?"
Caroline Lucas, "Leaving the EU costs us 5% of GDP"
"Trump's 10% tariff has an impact of 0.3%"
"And this special relationship with the US is no better than an island with a whole load of penguins on it"
Caroline Lucas, "Leaving the EU costs us 5% of GDP"
"Trump's 10% tariff has an impact of 0.3%"
"And this special relationship with the US is no better than an island with a whole load of penguins on it"
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On Tuesday night, Judge Susan Crawford was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court by a decisive 10-point margin, a rebuke of Elon Musk, who spent $20 million in an attempt to buy the seat. And that's just the beginning. For more progressive victories, don't miss this edition of the Week In Wins.
Our Wins Of The Week
What a week!
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
April 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
On Tuesday night, Judge Susan Crawford was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court by a decisive 10-point margin, a rebuke of Elon Musk, who spent $20 million in an attempt to buy the seat. And that's just the beginning. For more progressive victories, don't miss this edition of the Week In Wins.
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🦋Former President Obama brings his calm and steady leadership style to us once again to remind us of our power:
“It is up to all of us to fix this. It's not going to be because somebody comes and saves you. The most important office in this democracy is the citizen—who says, no, that's not right.”🦋
“It is up to all of us to fix this. It's not going to be because somebody comes and saves you. The most important office in this democracy is the citizen—who says, no, that's not right.”🦋
April 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
🦋Former President Obama brings his calm and steady leadership style to us once again to remind us of our power:
“It is up to all of us to fix this. It's not going to be because somebody comes and saves you. The most important office in this democracy is the citizen—who says, no, that's not right.”🦋
“It is up to all of us to fix this. It's not going to be because somebody comes and saves you. The most important office in this democracy is the citizen—who says, no, that's not right.”🦋
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Rewarded for failure. Via Private Eye
April 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Rewarded for failure. Via Private Eye
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As we open our final day in #AutismAcceptance articles, here’s an excellent one from Bylines Scotland exploring the importance of accessibility in the arts
#CitizenJournalism
@bylines.scot
New move to make arts and culture accessible to all
@jenniekermode.bsky.social
bylines.scot/society/arts...
#CitizenJournalism
@bylines.scot
New move to make arts and culture accessible to all
@jenniekermode.bsky.social
bylines.scot/society/arts...
April 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
As we open our final day in #AutismAcceptance articles, here’s an excellent one from Bylines Scotland exploring the importance of accessibility in the arts
#CitizenJournalism
@bylines.scot
New move to make arts and culture accessible to all
@jenniekermode.bsky.social
bylines.scot/society/arts...
#CitizenJournalism
@bylines.scot
New move to make arts and culture accessible to all
@jenniekermode.bsky.social
bylines.scot/society/arts...
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This year 50% of the new wealth will go to the richest 3000 billionaires, 0.000035%.
The other 99.999965% will have to share the other 50%.
This is THE problem.
The other 99.999965% will have to share the other 50%.
This is THE problem.
April 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This year 50% of the new wealth will go to the richest 3000 billionaires, 0.000035%.
The other 99.999965% will have to share the other 50%.
This is THE problem.
The other 99.999965% will have to share the other 50%.
This is THE problem.
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UK: Brexit is the biggest act of economic self harm any country will ever perform
USA: Hold my beer...
USA: Hold my beer...
April 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
UK: Brexit is the biggest act of economic self harm any country will ever perform
USA: Hold my beer...
USA: Hold my beer...
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I find it outrageous as well.
April 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I find it outrageous as well.
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Really looking forward to Jeff Bezos' forceful public condemnation of Trump's tariffs since he is so committed to "free markets" that he made a rule that every opinion piece published in the Washington Post must support "free markets"
For some reason, Bezos hasn't said anything yet. Must be busy.
For some reason, Bezos hasn't said anything yet. Must be busy.
April 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Really looking forward to Jeff Bezos' forceful public condemnation of Trump's tariffs since he is so committed to "free markets" that he made a rule that every opinion piece published in the Washington Post must support "free markets"
For some reason, Bezos hasn't said anything yet. Must be busy.
For some reason, Bezos hasn't said anything yet. Must be busy.
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Show some gratitude to the financial geniuses in the White House, America!
April 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Show some gratitude to the financial geniuses in the White House, America!
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We were told Brexit would bring prosperity, but the facts tell a different story. Brexit has left us weaker — economically, diplomatically, and in terms of our security. www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
Brexit has left Britain weaker — the UK-EU reset must go further
Last week, I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the UK’s relationship with the European Union — a discussion that, nearly eight years after the referendum, remains as important as ever. The Brexit ...
www.politics.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We were told Brexit would bring prosperity, but the facts tell a different story. Brexit has left us weaker — economically, diplomatically, and in terms of our security. www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...