Tony Smith
@smithtonyd.bsky.social
#Networks with #government, #thinktanks etc for #Birmingham, one of the UK's great but dis-empowered #cities. I own my views but they are socially constructed.
So the only policy message from the opposition is cut welfare. More poverty instead of tackling the real problems of the UK. A vicious circle of decline… 🙄 #c4news
November 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
So the only policy message from the opposition is cut welfare. More poverty instead of tackling the real problems of the UK. A vicious circle of decline… 🙄 #c4news
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Trump just called an ABC reporter "insubordinate" and said "I think the license should be taken away from ABC."
Insubordinate? The press doesn't work for you, asshole.
Insubordinate? The press doesn't work for you, asshole.
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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November 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Trump is a total disgrace. He just called US intelligence reports “fake news” because they got in the way of his personal wealth accumulation. He also insulted a freedom loving US journalist… #c4news
November 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Trump is a total disgrace. He just called US intelligence reports “fake news” because they got in the way of his personal wealth accumulation. He also insulted a freedom loving US journalist… #c4news
Concert tickets: resale is not a free market Nick because there is a fixed number of tickets. It’s withholding tickets previously available to secure a rip off price. #r4today
November 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Concert tickets: resale is not a free market Nick because there is a fixed number of tickets. It’s withholding tickets previously available to secure a rip off price. #r4today
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In a previous era, #Newsnight might have taken an issue like this and explored the much wider international dimensions and the historical roots of the issue at hand. Today? Party-political divisions and political gossip. 😞
November 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
In a previous era, #Newsnight might have taken an issue like this and explored the much wider international dimensions and the historical roots of the issue at hand. Today? Party-political divisions and political gossip. 😞
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Unwatchable tonight. Switched over. Two shouty people, unmoderated by you, makes for a crap question time viewing experience. No analysis. #newsnight
November 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Unwatchable tonight. Switched over. Two shouty people, unmoderated by you, makes for a crap question time viewing experience. No analysis. #newsnight
Utterly pointless shouting match with unacceptable language unchallenged on both sides #newsnight
Here we go #newsnight thinks the best way to inform on this issue is to have two extremist guests both whipping up anger.
November 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Utterly pointless shouting match with unacceptable language unchallenged on both sides #newsnight
Here we go #newsnight thinks the best way to inform on this issue is to have two extremist guests both whipping up anger.
November 17, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Here we go #newsnight thinks the best way to inform on this issue is to have two extremist guests both whipping up anger.
When will the Westminster lobby learn to discuss the issues themselves (as Channel 4 generally does so well) instead of the personalities, parties and factions around them? They need to get out more! #c4news
November 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
When will the Westminster lobby learn to discuss the issues themselves (as Channel 4 generally does so well) instead of the personalities, parties and factions around them? They need to get out more! #c4news
The fiddling with the video is unacceptable (and also not necessary) but let’s not forget that Trump is guilty of trying to rig the election and inciting the riots. He was impeached for it. #bbcaq
November 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The fiddling with the video is unacceptable (and also not necessary) but let’s not forget that Trump is guilty of trying to rig the election and inciting the riots. He was impeached for it. #bbcaq
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
More disastrous false economies undermining the fabric of our communities and piling up costs for future years. This must stop and be reversed now!
More disastrous false economies undermining the fabric of our communities and piling up costs for future years. This must stop and be reversed now!
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children’s social care
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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More disastrous false economies undermining the fabric of our communities and piling up costs for future years. This must stop and be reversed now!
More disastrous false economies undermining the fabric of our communities and piling up costs for future years. This must stop and be reversed now!
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
Clearly Gibb and his right wing agenda linked to Boris Johnson and the Telegraph are one of the major problems the BBC and government need to address to protect the independence and balance of the institution…
Clearly Gibb and his right wing agenda linked to Boris Johnson and the Telegraph are one of the major problems the BBC and government need to address to protect the independence and balance of the institution…
‘Not for the faint-hearted’: is running the BBC an impossible job?
After Tim Davie’s resignation, the next director general will face internal strife, external noise and looming talks over the corporation’s existence and purpose
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November 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Clearly Gibb and his right wing agenda linked to Boris Johnson and the Telegraph are one of the major problems the BBC and government need to address to protect the independence and balance of the institution…
Clearly Gibb and his right wing agenda linked to Boris Johnson and the Telegraph are one of the major problems the BBC and government need to address to protect the independence and balance of the institution…
