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The Ranty Highwayman @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social · 1h

Physics and biomechanics don't care about this petition.

Also, Dickie boy here has definitely been done for speeding.

UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1h

New petition: "Ban 20mph speed limits with limited exceptions"

Deadline 24 April 2026, created by Richard Cottingham

#NewPetition

New petition: Ban 20mph speed limits with limited exceptions

We believe anti car sentiment has become rife and 20mph speed limits are becoming commonplace in many towns and villages which just slows traffic and causes more congestion. There should be a national policy so 20mph limits are only used as the exception, e.g outside schools.

petition.parliament.uk

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 1h

OK, I’m not pulling any punches on this one as the consequences are just way too big.

In the history of colossally stupid & historically self-destructive political choices, giving power to Nigel Farage in the UK could be comparable to giving Trump power in the United States.

Please don’t do it.

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 11h

'murder and manslaughter rates have dropped to their lowest level since 2003, and youth violence continues to decline.'

And then there's the improvement in air quality.

‘Lawless London’ is safer than it’s been in decades

Viral clips and political rhetoric are contradicted by official data that suggests the capital may be safer than at any time in the past half century, co...

observer.co.uk

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Paul McNamara @mpaulmcnamara.bsky.social · 4h

Small businesses being notoriously immune to cash flow squeezes.

Jos Gallacher 🟰 @jos.gallacher.be · 5h

Put off paying your bills for the sake of the economy.

The UK government is considering rowing back on planned legislation that shortens payment times for small suppliers after lobbying from big businesses, which warn that a squeeze on their cash flow would harm investment in the economy.

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Camden Cyclists @camdencyclists.bsky.social · 2h

Exciting news 🤗 Camden could get it's first 'cyclops' (Dutch style junction)
youtu.be/8udnIiMDPxQ
Such innovation for cycle safety will be hard won though, so do please take time to express your support in the survey:
consultations.wearecamden.org/supporting-c...
Happy Friday everyone.

York Way, Agar Grove and Brewery Road | Camden Council Healthy Junction consultation

YouTube video by CamdenCouncil

youtu.be

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Harry @harry-is-human.bsky.social · 1h

I don't understand where @rentouljohn.bsky.social gets the idea the left want small boats to arrive. We don't. We want safe routes for Asylum.

Small boats are directly the result of the conservative policy of blocking any safe route for Asylum.

flyingrodent @flyingrodent.bsky.social · 1h

I’d start with things like e.g. not ripping off Enoch Powell speeches or fighting tooth and nail for the unlimited right of foreign football fash to kick in heads on British streets, and work out from there

John Rentoul @rentouljohn.bsky.soc... • 4h
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What do people mean when they say Labour should be more left wing? www.independent.co.uk/voices/three...
Of course Labour should be trying to give people something to vote for, but if that means putting up taxes to pay for further increases in public spending, and allowing the small boats to continue to arrive, then that is only going to make it harder to fight off Reform in those Labour-Reform marginal seats.
The left-turners say that Labour isn't going to beat Reform by aping Nigel Farage, but it could equally be said that Labour isn't going to hold onto its voters by aping Zack Polanski, the Corbynite leader of the Greens.
The lesson of Carphilly is that Labour lost a large chunk of its vote to Reform - as well as losing a lot of tactical voters to Plaid.
Labour needs to hold onto as many of those voters as possible in those seats across England where the next general election will be decided, as things currently stand, while at the same time benefiting from anti-Reform tactical voting.

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Rob O'Mhantain @mhantain.bsky.social · 1h

This inconsiderate genius blocked footpath and cycle lane on the short stretch between St Benildus school and Narnia creche, leaving a passenger on board.

Toyota saloon registration 161D45618 parked on footpath and cycle lane between St Benildus school and nearby creche.

A5 sticker reading 'Cycle lane parking puts lives at risk' being applied to bottom left corner of driver's window of Toyota saloon registration 161D45618 parked on footpath and cycle lane, between St Benildus school and Narnia creche.

A5 sticker reading 'Cycle lane parking puts lives at risk'

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Jul 20

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” — Arthur C. Clarke.

"Any sufficiently advanced multi-modal infrastructure, supported by smart land-use, is indistinguishable from magic.” — me, paraphrasing Arthur C. Clarke.

Paris bike infrastructure filled with people on bikes

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El MoJo (Car Free Routes) @carfreeroutes.bsky.social · 57m

travelweekly.co.uk/news/fifty-n...

hs2 people who make out its all to stop carbon emissions really dislike acknowledging that the company is really keen on there being more flights from Manchester airport

‘Fifty new long-haul routes by 2050’ if Manchester airport becomes northern rail hub

Call for gateway to become heart of integrated transport network

travelweekly.co.uk

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 1h

Well done Camden Council. Every main road junction in London needs this! youtu.be/8udnIiMDPxQ?...

York Way, Agar Grove and Brewery Road | Camden Council Healthy Junction consultation

YouTube video by CamdenCouncil

youtu.be

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SUPPORTING PALESTINE @apirus.bsky.social · 4h

Gaza genocide: Why we seek to have a British-Israeli soldier prosecuted

The International Centre of Justice for the Palestinians identified British and dual British-Israeli citizens who served in the Israeli army during the genocide. They must be brought to account

www.middleeasteye.net

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Decahedron 🏳️‍🌈 @decahedronx.bsky.social · 10h

Holy fucking shit, you weren't even exaggerating.

What the fuck is wrong with these people.

www.disabilitynewsservice.com/peers-derail...

Peers derail government plans to hand some DWP staff powers to use force against benefit claimants

Government plans under controversial new legislation to give some Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff “morally dubious” powers to use force against benefit claimants have been derailed by …

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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Chris Gravell @chrisg43.bsky.social · 7h

Horrible. Read the peers’ comment. But the powers to enter homes, search and seize belongings remain.

Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 1d

www.disabilitynewsservice.com/peers-derail...

Peers derail government plans to hand some DWP staff powers to use force against benefit claimants

Government plans under controversial new legislation to give some Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff “morally dubious” powers to use force against benefit claimants have been derailed by …

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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Simon 🪗 @mzdt.bsky.social · 7h

Nope, no mention of who actually won.

Anyone know?

Atrios @eschatonblog.com · 9h

Amazing

Reuters: Britain's ruling Labour Party suffered a heavy electoral defeat in Wales, a traditional stronghold, in a result that highlights the threat posed by the Reform UK party, as the government struggles to revive the economy and ease fears about immigration

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Tony Dexter @timbleman.bsky.social · 9h

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Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 11h

If Labour is continuing to lose votes, just got 11% in a by-election in a seat they've held for 100 years and in a few recent polls is equal to or just behind the Greens maybe we should stop suggesting they're the only thing that can defeat Reform.

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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 4h

Interested in where your nearest #InclusiveCycling facility is?
Not sure what type of cycle might suit you?
Need advice on adaptations?

Wherever you are, whatever your question our advisor is here to help!

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Indrapramit Das @indrapramitdas.bsky.social · 9h

The screenshotted user is exactly the kind of person Bluesky is totally fine with hosting and can't be arsed to ban or delete within minutes while they do the same for Palestinian genocide survivors trying to use this platform to keep their families alive. (Have reported nonetheless)

Aparna Nair @disabilitystor1.bsky.social · 9h

For your blocklists

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 5h

I explain why we should ban cigarette filters, which are pure "healthwashing", rather "greenwashing" option of banning plastic ones in favour of "biodegradable" ones, which are still hugely polluting.

Let's not let #BigTobacco get away with this!
www.openaccessgovernment.org/ban-the-butt...

Ban the Butt: Why it’s time to stub out cigarette filters for good

Cigarettes make up around two-thirds of all litter, despite only 12% of people smoking. What steps need to be taken to protect the planet?

www.openaccessgovernment.org

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@Spookerleggera - evil incarnate, for one month only!🧛🦇⚰️👹 @superleggera.bsky.social · 6h

Fucking hell, what a repulsive cunt.

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Catherine 🕊️🇪🇺💚 @demcath.bsky.social · 9h

@zackpolanski.bsky.social Stasi territory under the Labour Government. Palantir US Tech Spy company who have supported the Israeli regime with war on Gaza. Palantir have been handed NHS contracts and Police contracts and now this👇. Noone voted for it.

Humanity Must Win @humanitymustwin.bsky.social · Jul 8

"A controversial US spy tech firm has landed a contract with UK police to develop a surveillance network that will incorporate data about citizens’ political opinions, philosophical beliefs, health records and other sensitive personal information."

libertyinvestigates.org.uk/articles/uk-...

UK police working with controversial tech giant Palantir on real-time surveillance network - Liberty Investigates

libertyinvestigates.org.uk

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Skwawkbox @skwawkbox.org · 5h

Video: far-right MEP tells Gaza flotilla veteran MEP “Go back home” for opposing genocide...

Video: far-right MEP tells Gaza flotilla veteran MEP "Go back home" for opposing genocide

Marine le Pen's niece tells a Gaza flotilla veteran that she's sowing "hate and discord" by trying to feed starving Palestinian children

www.thecanary.co

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Brendan May @brendanmay.bsky.social · 6h

All the people who voted in Reform because they wanted big government efficiencies,
and more money to be spent on pot holes and improving local services will no doubt be thrilled that their new council is spending £75,000 on, er, flags instead. Absolute clown show. 🤡

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Susie Dent @susiedent.com · 6h

There is a moment at this time of year when the word ‘apricity’ really comes into view. For those who don’t know it, it was recorded only once, in 1623, before slipping out of view. Apricity is the warmth of the sun on a chilly day.

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Gavin @aleedscyclist.bsky.social · 5h

Even MORE surprised that he DARE ask such a question 😡

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