Tony Pickett #FBPE#
@tonypickett.bsky.social
Lib Demmer, Offshore Radio Anorak, vegetarian, supporter of animal rights. Long suffering West Ham fan and full of useful (or useless!) trivia. Finally left the right wing sesspit that is X. Final straw account was hacked.
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I have now deactivated my account with the right wing sesspit that is X. On top of everything my account there was hacked. That was the final straw. Could I please apologise to anyone who received a hacked email from me.
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So the Lib Dems and Reform both gave one member of the Senedd - and only the Lib Dem MS was elected, with the other detecting from the Tories (who despite the list system retains the seat).
Guess which party is represented on the BBC Senedd debate tonight.
Guess which party is represented on the BBC Senedd debate tonight.
December 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
So the Lib Dems and Reform both gave one member of the Senedd - and only the Lib Dem MS was elected, with the other detecting from the Tories (who despite the list system retains the seat).
Guess which party is represented on the BBC Senedd debate tonight.
Guess which party is represented on the BBC Senedd debate tonight.
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The Animal Welfare Bill by @DannyChambers.bsky.social has become law.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
December 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The Animal Welfare Bill by @DannyChambers.bsky.social has become law.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
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South East Water has let down thousands of customers in Tunbridge Wells.
The CEO must go and the Prime Minister must convene COBRA before it becomes a public health crisis.
The CEO must go and the Prime Minister must convene COBRA before it becomes a public health crisis.
December 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
South East Water has let down thousands of customers in Tunbridge Wells.
The CEO must go and the Prime Minister must convene COBRA before it becomes a public health crisis.
The CEO must go and the Prime Minister must convene COBRA before it becomes a public health crisis.
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Trump is threatening military strikes on Venezuela.
We need our government to stand for international law everywhere.
We need our government to stand for international law everywhere.
December 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Trump is threatening military strikes on Venezuela.
We need our government to stand for international law everywhere.
We need our government to stand for international law everywhere.
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Putin's 'peace' means plundering Ukraine. Europe must refuse this. We cannot let him win.
December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Putin's 'peace' means plundering Ukraine. Europe must refuse this. We cannot let him win.
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Why is the Prime Minister ignoring his own Chief Economic Advisor, who recommended a Customs Union with the EU to boost growth?
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Why is the Prime Minister ignoring his own Chief Economic Advisor, who recommended a Customs Union with the EU to boost growth?
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
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The only 'peace' which Russia will accept is one which carves up Ukraine's territory, destroys its sovereignty and turns it into vassal state for Putin to plunder.
We Europeans cannot let that happen.
We Europeans cannot let that happen.
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The only 'peace' which Russia will accept is one which carves up Ukraine's territory, destroys its sovereignty and turns it into vassal state for Putin to plunder.
We Europeans cannot let that happen.
We Europeans cannot let that happen.
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Pathetic response!
"Red lines" are never permanent - if this one is stupid and harmful, then time to stop pretending it is some sort of sacred thing.
Human rights, inc. those of refugees are also red lines, and far more fundamental, but they are happy to trample all over those!
"Red lines" are never permanent - if this one is stupid and harmful, then time to stop pretending it is some sort of sacred thing.
Human rights, inc. those of refugees are also red lines, and far more fundamental, but they are happy to trample all over those!
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Pathetic response!
"Red lines" are never permanent - if this one is stupid and harmful, then time to stop pretending it is some sort of sacred thing.
Human rights, inc. those of refugees are also red lines, and far more fundamental, but they are happy to trample all over those!
"Red lines" are never permanent - if this one is stupid and harmful, then time to stop pretending it is some sort of sacred thing.
Human rights, inc. those of refugees are also red lines, and far more fundamental, but they are happy to trample all over those!
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they are called "red lines" because #starmer's stupid insistence on them is driving the country into the red...
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
they are called "red lines" because #starmer's stupid insistence on them is driving the country into the red...
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"Red lines." The laziest, most cowardly, and most damaging formulation in British politics. That Starmer is hiding behind it tells you all you need to know about the inadequacy of his leadership.
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
"Red lines." The laziest, most cowardly, and most damaging formulation in British politics. That Starmer is hiding behind it tells you all you need to know about the inadequacy of his leadership.
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Clear red lines include the need yo maintain low growth!
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Clear red lines include the need yo maintain low growth!
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Such ridiculous, pointless, shameless self-harm.
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Such ridiculous, pointless, shameless self-harm.
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Oh fuck your sodding red lines!
Do what's best for the country for once in your goddamn life!
Do what's best for the country for once in your goddamn life!
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Oh fuck your sodding red lines!
Do what's best for the country for once in your goddamn life!
Do what's best for the country for once in your goddamn life!
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I know, which is why I'm not voting Labour again
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I know, which is why I'm not voting Labour again
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Many voters have red lines too - and will not vote for politicians who put their own interests before those of the country.
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Many voters have red lines too - and will not vote for politicians who put their own interests before those of the country.
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Why Keir Starmer ?
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Why Keir Starmer ?
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Stupid, damaging, unecessary red lines.
Turkey have a CU with the EU but we refused one 🤦🏻♀️
Meanwhile we’ve not even implemented incoming customs checks fully, Mogg called them £1bn pa of self-harm.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/hors...
Turkey have a CU with the EU but we refused one 🤦🏻♀️
Meanwhile we’ve not even implemented incoming customs checks fully, Mogg called them £1bn pa of self-harm.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/hors...
Soaring illegal meat imports fuelling food poisoning spike, says horsemeat scandal expert | LBC
Exclusive data from Dover Port Health Authority shows the trade has escalated dramatically
www.lbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Stupid, damaging, unecessary red lines.
Turkey have a CU with the EU but we refused one 🤦🏻♀️
Meanwhile we’ve not even implemented incoming customs checks fully, Mogg called them £1bn pa of self-harm.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/hors...
Turkey have a CU with the EU but we refused one 🤦🏻♀️
Meanwhile we’ve not even implemented incoming customs checks fully, Mogg called them £1bn pa of self-harm.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/hors...
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“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
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That feeling when you used to champion jury trials and now you've started scrapping them.
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
That feeling when you used to champion jury trials and now you've started scrapping them.
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Tonight, the Liberal Democrats will be voting against the Government's appalling family farm tax.
The Conservatives threw farmers under a bus by botching the transition to the new payment schemes.
And now Labour are hammering farmers with a huge tax bill.
The Conservatives threw farmers under a bus by botching the transition to the new payment schemes.
And now Labour are hammering farmers with a huge tax bill.
December 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Tonight, the Liberal Democrats will be voting against the Government's appalling family farm tax.
The Conservatives threw farmers under a bus by botching the transition to the new payment schemes.
And now Labour are hammering farmers with a huge tax bill.
The Conservatives threw farmers under a bus by botching the transition to the new payment schemes.
And now Labour are hammering farmers with a huge tax bill.
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Alongside my Surrey Liberal Democrats colleagues Will Forster and Al Pinkerton, I have written to the Health Secretary about NHS Frimley ICB and Surrey Heartlands ICB pausing all new autism and ADHD assessments.
Surrey Heartlands may restart in April 2026, but capacity will still fall short.
Surrey Heartlands may restart in April 2026, but capacity will still fall short.
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Alongside my Surrey Liberal Democrats colleagues Will Forster and Al Pinkerton, I have written to the Health Secretary about NHS Frimley ICB and Surrey Heartlands ICB pausing all new autism and ADHD assessments.
Surrey Heartlands may restart in April 2026, but capacity will still fall short.
Surrey Heartlands may restart in April 2026, but capacity will still fall short.
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Ed Davey
Donald Trump is taking money away from our hospitals & GP surgeries, and Nigel Farage is cheering him on.
We can't let Trump get away with extortion like this, Parliament must be given a chance to vote this deal down.
Donald Trump is taking money away from our hospitals & GP surgeries, and Nigel Farage is cheering him on.
We can't let Trump get away with extortion like this, Parliament must be given a chance to vote this deal down.
December 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Ed Davey
Donald Trump is taking money away from our hospitals & GP surgeries, and Nigel Farage is cheering him on.
We can't let Trump get away with extortion like this, Parliament must be given a chance to vote this deal down.
Donald Trump is taking money away from our hospitals & GP surgeries, and Nigel Farage is cheering him on.
We can't let Trump get away with extortion like this, Parliament must be given a chance to vote this deal down.
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Try going days without water. That’s what people in Tunbridge Wells have had to do.
Families, care homes and schools are in limbo while South East Water still can’t say when this will be fixed. Thank you Mike Martin for stepping up and holding those responsible to account.
Families, care homes and schools are in limbo while South East Water still can’t say when this will be fixed. Thank you Mike Martin for stepping up and holding those responsible to account.
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Try going days without water. That’s what people in Tunbridge Wells have had to do.
Families, care homes and schools are in limbo while South East Water still can’t say when this will be fixed. Thank you Mike Martin for stepping up and holding those responsible to account.
Families, care homes and schools are in limbo while South East Water still can’t say when this will be fixed. Thank you Mike Martin for stepping up and holding those responsible to account.
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The Prime Minister’s reply dodges the crisis facing our hospitals: blocked beds, limited social care, and services overwhelmed.
Reforms in 2026 won’t help patients stuck this winter, action is needed right now.
@AlisonEBennett.bsky.social
Reforms in 2026 won’t help patients stuck this winter, action is needed right now.
@AlisonEBennett.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Prime Minister’s reply dodges the crisis facing our hospitals: blocked beds, limited social care, and services overwhelmed.
Reforms in 2026 won’t help patients stuck this winter, action is needed right now.
@AlisonEBennett.bsky.social
Reforms in 2026 won’t help patients stuck this winter, action is needed right now.
@AlisonEBennett.bsky.social