@the-importunist.bsky.social
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Will it last longer than 49 days?
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/05/liz-truss-show-former-pm-youtube-talkshow
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/05/liz-truss-show-former-pm-youtube-talkshow
The Liz Truss Show will confront the big issues of the day. For example: who on earth would watch Liz Truss? | Marina Hyde
Everyone’s favourite former PM is back! Her mission? To save Britain from its current ‘doomloop’ with, you guessed it, a YouTube talkshow, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Will it last longer than 49 days?
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/05/liz-truss-show-former-pm-youtube-talkshow
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/05/liz-truss-show-former-pm-youtube-talkshow
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social: "Margaret Thatcher said there's no such thing as society. And then The Tories over 14 years shut the community centres down."
December 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social: "Margaret Thatcher said there's no such thing as society. And then The Tories over 14 years shut the community centres down."
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@libdemdaisy.bsky.social: "As a British society, we should be proud that we are diverse, we are tolerant."
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social: "As a British society, we should be proud that we are diverse, we are tolerant."
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"To achieve this, whether in Russia or elsewhere in the world, the same tool is always used by those in power: self-censorship."
"Self-censorship is far more effective than censorship."
https://inews.co.uk/news/world/exiled-russian-journalist-sees-worrying-parallels-trump-putin-4062823
"Self-censorship is far more effective than censorship."
https://inews.co.uk/news/world/exiled-russian-journalist-sees-worrying-parallels-trump-putin-4062823
I'm an exiled Russian journalist – I see worrying parallels between Trump and Putin
Vladimir Putin throttled free speech in Russia. The US must not sleepwalk into the same kind of situation
inews.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"To achieve this, whether in Russia or elsewhere in the world, the same tool is always used by those in power: self-censorship."
"Self-censorship is far more effective than censorship."
https://inews.co.uk/news/world/exiled-russian-journalist-sees-worrying-parallels-trump-putin-4062823
"Self-censorship is far more effective than censorship."
https://inews.co.uk/news/world/exiled-russian-journalist-sees-worrying-parallels-trump-putin-4062823
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The economic damage Brexit has caused is undeniable - even Brexiteers are now admitting it.
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
We Brexiteers must acknowledge the costs of leaving Europe
Breaking free from the EU has undoubtedly deepened the UK’s malaise, and it’s no use denying it
www.thetimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The economic damage Brexit has caused is undeniable - even Brexiteers are now admitting it.
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
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Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
November 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
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Thou shalt not pretend that you're at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
November 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thou shalt not pretend that you're at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
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The president is a political cartoon of corruption come to life, a gaudy grifter who is selling off pardons and lining his pockets, building a golden ballroom and protecting his fellow sex predator elites, all the while regular Americans are suffering and struggling to make ends meet.
Run on *that*
Run on *that*
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The president is a political cartoon of corruption come to life, a gaudy grifter who is selling off pardons and lining his pockets, building a golden ballroom and protecting his fellow sex predator elites, all the while regular Americans are suffering and struggling to make ends meet.
Run on *that*
Run on *that*
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Don't forget🚨
70 per cent of the money from lifting the two-child cap is going to children whose parents are working.
A third of Universal Credit claimants are in work. People claim benefits to reduce their hours to raise children or care for parents.
https://bit.ly/4iooCiF
70 per cent of the money from lifting the two-child cap is going to children whose parents are working.
A third of Universal Credit claimants are in work. People claim benefits to reduce their hours to raise children or care for parents.
https://bit.ly/4iooCiF
The cruelty of Kemi Badenoch’s “Benefits Street” politics
“Scroungers” are back, courtesy of the Conservative party and the right-wing press
www.newstatesman.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Don't forget🚨
70 per cent of the money from lifting the two-child cap is going to children whose parents are working.
A third of Universal Credit claimants are in work. People claim benefits to reduce their hours to raise children or care for parents.
https://bit.ly/4iooCiF
70 per cent of the money from lifting the two-child cap is going to children whose parents are working.
A third of Universal Credit claimants are in work. People claim benefits to reduce their hours to raise children or care for parents.
https://bit.ly/4iooCiF
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"Six months on from the local elections – after which Reform was unable to form an administration – the party’s presence in the county is in disarray following weeks of resignations, suspensions and infighting."
https://bit.ly/3Xkm7Vb
https://bit.ly/3Xkm7Vb
When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall
Resignations, suspensions and infighting lead to party losing crown of highest number of seats in the county
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"Six months on from the local elections – after which Reform was unable to form an administration – the party’s presence in the county is in disarray following weeks of resignations, suspensions and infighting."
https://bit.ly/3Xkm7Vb
https://bit.ly/3Xkm7Vb
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Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time.
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
'GDP reduced by 8%' - Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
Can't help but feel those responsible for Brexit should not, for example, be riding high in the polls with a new party...
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time.
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
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And this is the real reason they want the UK to withdraw from the ECHR, to remove all our hard won rights. The small boats is just their (and also many tories) trojan horse.
😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠
A question asked on Threads.
All US responses said this was the law.
UK responses cited the employment rights we have in the UK.
And that Farage and Co would cheerfully get rid of them if elected. Along with any unemployment benefits.
“let them eat fresh air”
#reformUK
A question asked on Threads.
All US responses said this was the law.
UK responses cited the employment rights we have in the UK.
And that Farage and Co would cheerfully get rid of them if elected. Along with any unemployment benefits.
“let them eat fresh air”
#reformUK
July 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
And this is the real reason they want the UK to withdraw from the ECHR, to remove all our hard won rights. The small boats is just their (and also many tories) trojan horse.
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"As usual with Reform, it's difficult to tell where dishonesty ends and incompetence begins" - Best for Britain CEO @pimlicat.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
"As usual with Reform, it's difficult to tell where dishonesty ends and incompetence begins" - Best for Britain CEO @pimlicat.bsky.social
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A few years ago, Eurostar stopped services picking up passengers in Kent. They cited Brexit as a key reason.
You'll never guess which party has started a campaign to reverse the decision. 🤔
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
You'll never guess which party has started a campaign to reverse the decision. 🤔
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform UK leader moans about Eurostar skipping stations without mentioning why
The cross-channel train service used to stop at both Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International stations in Kent - but company bosses have a good reason why they stopped
www.mirror.co.uk
July 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A few years ago, Eurostar stopped services picking up passengers in Kent. They cited Brexit as a key reason.
You'll never guess which party has started a campaign to reverse the decision. 🤔
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
You'll never guess which party has started a campaign to reverse the decision. 🤔
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Brexit costs us £100bn pa if we dare to talk about it brexitrage.com/a-better-bri...
A Better Britain - Reboot Britain : Rejoin EU
I propose a nationwide series of town hall type events and a campaign combining some speakers and experts with the crucial element of actually listening to the lived experience of those who would norm...
brexitrage.com
July 12, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Brexit costs us £100bn pa if we dare to talk about it brexitrage.com/a-better-bri...
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As climate solutions reporter I find many 'solutions' don't scale- or reduce pollution at all.
Which is why after months of reporting I want to tell you about Vienna.
Vienna has found a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change, all at the same time.
Now U.S. cities want in. 🎧⬇️
Which is why after months of reporting I want to tell you about Vienna.
Vienna has found a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change, all at the same time.
Now U.S. cities want in. 🎧⬇️
Could this city be the model for how to tackle the housing crisis and climate change?
Vienna has a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change all at the same time. Now U.S. cities want in, and they're building their own green housing.
www.npr.org
June 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
As climate solutions reporter I find many 'solutions' don't scale- or reduce pollution at all.
Which is why after months of reporting I want to tell you about Vienna.
Vienna has found a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change, all at the same time.
Now U.S. cities want in. 🎧⬇️
Which is why after months of reporting I want to tell you about Vienna.
Vienna has found a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change, all at the same time.
Now U.S. cities want in. 🎧⬇️
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws.
I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
you.38degrees.org.uk
June 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws.
I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
you.38degrees.org.uk
June 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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Can we trust a Nigel Farage government with the NHS?
June 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Can we trust a Nigel Farage government with the NHS?
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Does human rights law really stop the UK controlling migration? No – and Keir Starmer knows that | Jamie Burton
Does human rights law really stop the UK controlling migration? No – and Keir Starmer knows that | Jamie Burton
It would be wrong for Labour to collude in the attack on the European convention. It’s fuelled by myths and false narratives, says human rights barrister Jamie Burton
www.theguardian.com
May 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Does human rights law really stop the UK controlling migration? No – and Keir Starmer knows that | Jamie Burton
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Rod Stewart’s donuts?!
All 8 episodes of series 2 of Call Jonathan Pie are now available on BBC Sounds.
Just in time for the bank holiday weekend!
All 8 episodes of series 2 of Call Jonathan Pie are now available on BBC Sounds.
Just in time for the bank holiday weekend!
May 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Rod Stewart’s donuts?!
All 8 episodes of series 2 of Call Jonathan Pie are now available on BBC Sounds.
Just in time for the bank holiday weekend!
All 8 episodes of series 2 of Call Jonathan Pie are now available on BBC Sounds.
Just in time for the bank holiday weekend!
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Christopher Hitchens on Christianity.
May 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Christopher Hitchens on Christianity.
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