@theflydresser316.bsky.social
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Have Trump's tariffs already backfired spectacularly? Can Scotland learn Irish land reform lessons? 15 Palestinian paramedics massacred yet Netanyahu feted in the US. Where’s the outrage? These are the headlines. Listen at lesleyriddoch.com/podcast
April 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Have Trump's tariffs already backfired spectacularly? Can Scotland learn Irish land reform lessons? 15 Palestinian paramedics massacred yet Netanyahu feted in the US. Where’s the outrage? These are the headlines. Listen at lesleyriddoch.com/podcast
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If the lawyers are telling you that you need a burner phone, maybe a simpler solution is to simply not travel to the United States unless it is absolutely necessary for your livelihood.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Why immigration lawyers warn you might want to bring a burner phone if you're going to the U.S. | CBC News
Amid stories of travellers facing hurdles or even being detained at the U.S. border, some immigration lawyers say Canadians should expect extra questioning, have plenty of documents on hand and even c...
www.cbc.ca
April 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
If the lawyers are telling you that you need a burner phone, maybe a simpler solution is to simply not travel to the United States unless it is absolutely necessary for your livelihood.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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“England’s 11 million private renters have been waiting years for genuine security and safety in their homes... It’s utterly disgraceful that a handful of self-interested peers are resorting to cynical delay tactics designed to slow the progress of the bill.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Senior Tories and big landlords discuss ways to thwart renters’ rights bill
Exclusive: Meeting hosted by shadow housing minister for estate agents and landlords prompted accusations of collusion
www.theguardian.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:32 AM
“England’s 11 million private renters have been waiting years for genuine security and safety in their homes... It’s utterly disgraceful that a handful of self-interested peers are resorting to cynical delay tactics designed to slow the progress of the bill.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Wednesday’s child comes from a family where the income is propped up by tax credits.
It’s not a great way to run a society, is it?
From “Seven Children: Inequality and Britain’s Next Generation” by @dannydorling.bsky.social.
#ChildPoverty
#SocialInequalities
#BookSky
It’s not a great way to run a society, is it?
From “Seven Children: Inequality and Britain’s Next Generation” by @dannydorling.bsky.social.
#ChildPoverty
#SocialInequalities
#BookSky
March 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Wednesday’s child comes from a family where the income is propped up by tax credits.
It’s not a great way to run a society, is it?
From “Seven Children: Inequality and Britain’s Next Generation” by @dannydorling.bsky.social.
#ChildPoverty
#SocialInequalities
#BookSky
It’s not a great way to run a society, is it?
From “Seven Children: Inequality and Britain’s Next Generation” by @dannydorling.bsky.social.
#ChildPoverty
#SocialInequalities
#BookSky
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So just to be clear. Welfare slashing Labour is planning to cut the minimal tax US tech giants pay (introduced by the Tories btw) - all to butter up Trump. They’re so disgraceful. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK considers big tech tax changes to appease Donald Trump
Rachel Reeves says talks are
www.bbc.co.uk
March 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
So just to be clear. Welfare slashing Labour is planning to cut the minimal tax US tech giants pay (introduced by the Tories btw) - all to butter up Trump. They’re so disgraceful. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Brilliant news! At last, confirmation that the Govt *will* go ahead with the #NaturalHistoryGCSE 🎉 We have to get to know our fellow travellers on this planet again. Young people who know & love nature are far more likely to protect & restore it - as well as enjoying better physical & mental health
Department for Education confirms launch of natural history GCSE
Campaigners have been calling for the qualification for years but plan stalled despite a curriculum being drawn up
www.theguardian.com
March 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Brilliant news! At last, confirmation that the Govt *will* go ahead with the #NaturalHistoryGCSE 🎉 We have to get to know our fellow travellers on this planet again. Young people who know & love nature are far more likely to protect & restore it - as well as enjoying better physical & mental health
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As @lewisgoodall.com investigates the devastating Sodium Valproate medical scandal, he discovers his LBC colleague, broadcaster Martin Stanford, and his family have been directly affected.
🎧 Listen to the special investigation in today’s episode, hitting your podcast feeds later.
🎧 Listen to the special investigation in today’s episode, hitting your podcast feeds later.
Labour's Sodium Valproate Promise: Will They Deliver? LBC's Martin Stanford Speaks Out!
YouTube video by The News Agents
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March 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
As @lewisgoodall.com investigates the devastating Sodium Valproate medical scandal, he discovers his LBC colleague, broadcaster Martin Stanford, and his family have been directly affected.
🎧 Listen to the special investigation in today’s episode, hitting your podcast feeds later.
🎧 Listen to the special investigation in today’s episode, hitting your podcast feeds later.
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UK Subs detained
March 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
UK Subs detained
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Today, 1338 years ago, St Cuthbert died.
Here's a poem featuring him stood on the shore of Inner Farne a few days before he died.
Here's a poem featuring him stood on the shore of Inner Farne a few days before he died.
March 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Today, 1338 years ago, St Cuthbert died.
Here's a poem featuring him stood on the shore of Inner Farne a few days before he died.
Here's a poem featuring him stood on the shore of Inner Farne a few days before he died.
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This is about @slowwaysuk.bsky.social, who aren't asking for a right to roam, but for more permissive paths along field edges to improve rural connectivity & avoid people being run over on country lanes.
If you think that's going to "devastate" anything then you've given up on serious discussion.
If you think that's going to "devastate" anything then you've given up on serious discussion.
March 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This is about @slowwaysuk.bsky.social, who aren't asking for a right to roam, but for more permissive paths along field edges to improve rural connectivity & avoid people being run over on country lanes.
If you think that's going to "devastate" anything then you've given up on serious discussion.
If you think that's going to "devastate" anything then you've given up on serious discussion.
The King's New Clothes (Remastered)
YouTube video by Danny Kaye - Topic
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March 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Nelson Mandela was asked how he became such a great leader. He shared two key reasons:
1. When I traveled with my father to meet tribal people, he always sat with them in a circle.
2. He listened more than he spoke.
1. When I traveled with my father to meet tribal people, he always sat with them in a circle.
2. He listened more than he spoke.
March 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Nelson Mandela was asked how he became such a great leader. He shared two key reasons:
1. When I traveled with my father to meet tribal people, he always sat with them in a circle.
2. He listened more than he spoke.
1. When I traveled with my father to meet tribal people, he always sat with them in a circle.
2. He listened more than he spoke.
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This stuff makes me glad to live in the sensible side of the border…Compulsory landlord registration in
Scotland
scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advi...
Scotland
scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advi...
March 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This stuff makes me glad to live in the sensible side of the border…Compulsory landlord registration in
Scotland
scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advi...
Scotland
scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advi...
Facebook and freedom of speech…..
Zuckerman wants to be the next President?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Zuckerman wants to be the next President?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Meta stops former Facebook director from promoting critical memoir
Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Facebook and freedom of speech…..
Zuckerman wants to be the next President?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Zuckerman wants to be the next President?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Just a reminder to anyone reading this PR piece - true wild camping is covered under access rights in Scotland and does not require paying a membership fee or any fee to landowners. Official government advice on where/how to wild camp responsibly here:
www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/doc/camping-...
www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/doc/camping-...
March 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Just a reminder to anyone reading this PR piece - true wild camping is covered under access rights in Scotland and does not require paying a membership fee or any fee to landowners. Official government advice on where/how to wild camp responsibly here:
www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/doc/camping-...
www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/doc/camping-...
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This is terrible. Discarded by-catch resulting from near shore bottom trawling in Scotland. Destructive, wasteful, and should be banned outright...
March 9, 2025 at 7:02 AM
This is terrible. Discarded by-catch resulting from near shore bottom trawling in Scotland. Destructive, wasteful, and should be banned outright...
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Remarkable intervention from the Ukrainian ambassador to London saying that Trump and Putin are together “destroying” the world order
“Because we see, it’s not just the axis of evil and Russia trying to revise the world order – but the US is finally destroying this order."
“Because we see, it’s not just the axis of evil and Russia trying to revise the world order – but the US is finally destroying this order."
March 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Remarkable intervention from the Ukrainian ambassador to London saying that Trump and Putin are together “destroying” the world order
“Because we see, it’s not just the axis of evil and Russia trying to revise the world order – but the US is finally destroying this order."
“Because we see, it’s not just the axis of evil and Russia trying to revise the world order – but the US is finally destroying this order."
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NEW: Wednesday News Agents
Trump cuts intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
What does it mean for the war effort? And why is the pressure always in one direction? Plus Trump’s address to Congress.
Listen now.
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Trump cuts intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
What does it mean for the war effort? And why is the pressure always in one direction? Plus Trump’s address to Congress.
Listen now.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Trump suspends intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 05/03/2025 · 31m
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March 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
NEW: Wednesday News Agents
Trump cuts intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
What does it mean for the war effort? And why is the pressure always in one direction? Plus Trump’s address to Congress.
Listen now.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Trump cuts intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
What does it mean for the war effort? And why is the pressure always in one direction? Plus Trump’s address to Congress.
Listen now.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Can it get any worse? Trumps is actively pursing regime change to put in a Putin puppet.
Can we PLEASE see what this madman is doing and changing the world order. Europe, Wake up and cut the ties!
Can we PLEASE see what this madman is doing and changing the world order. Europe, Wake up and cut the ties!
The US here, following Putin's approach to Ukraine interference, doing the Kemlin's work www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Top Trump allies hold secret talks with Zelenskyy’s Ukrainian opponents
As Washington ramps up its pressure on Zelenskyy to step aside, his rivals are talking to Trump’s team.
www.politico.eu
March 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Can it get any worse? Trumps is actively pursing regime change to put in a Putin puppet.
Can we PLEASE see what this madman is doing and changing the world order. Europe, Wake up and cut the ties!
Can we PLEASE see what this madman is doing and changing the world order. Europe, Wake up and cut the ties!
New Zealand fires UK envoy Phil Goff over Trump comments
Phil Goff asked if Trump
www.bbc.co.uk
March 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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On 1994 four countries - Ukraine, Russia, the USA and Uk - signed the Budapest Memorandum in which Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons and the other three countries guaranteed sovereignty.
Two of these have reneged on that agreement.
Two of these have reneged on that agreement.
March 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
On 1994 four countries - Ukraine, Russia, the USA and Uk - signed the Budapest Memorandum in which Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons and the other three countries guaranteed sovereignty.
Two of these have reneged on that agreement.
Two of these have reneged on that agreement.