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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 19m

"Persuasion UK presented DeSmog’s findings that the party raised £2.3 million between the 2019 and 2024 elections from climate science deniers and fossil fuel interests – equivalent to 92 percent of its funding over the period."

Exposing Reform’s Oil Ties Significantly Reduces Party Support, New Research Finds

Reform UK’s oil industry interests are a major turn-off for voters, new research reveals. The think tank Persuasion UK tested five anti-Reform messages on 6,000 adults. According to the research, “by ...

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 19m

Exposing Reform’s Oil Ties Significantly Reduces Party Support, New Research Finds

Voters recoil at Farage’s fossil fuel funding.
Via @desmog.com @writesbright.bsky.social

Exposing Reform’s Oil Ties Significantly Reduces Party Support, New Research Finds

Reform UK’s oil industry interests are a major turn-off for voters, new research reveals. The think tank Persuasion UK tested five anti-Reform messages on 6,000 adults. According to the research, “by ...

www.desmog.com

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 28m

Exposing Reform’s Oil Ties Significantly Reduces Party Support, New Research Finds

Voters recoil at Farage’s fossil fuel funding.
Via @desmog.com @writesbright.bsky.social

Exposing Reform’s Oil Ties Significantly Reduces Party Support, New Research Finds

Reform UK’s oil industry interests are a major turn-off for voters, new research reveals. The think tank Persuasion UK tested five anti-Reform messages on 6,000 adults. According to the research, “by ...

www.desmog.com

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Mark Cunliffe @markcunliffe.bsky.social · 40m

Yes and the overall price is set by the last form of energy to join the grid which is nearly always gas which is one of the most costly.

In case you fancy writing on this I am sure @centralbylines.co.uk would love an article, email Judy on [email protected]

Sam Maclaine @sammaclaine.bsky.social · 4h

Because still a large proportion of our Electricity in still generated by gas which we have to import most of these days.
If we didn't have the electricity generated from our wind/solar farms it's been estimated that our Electricity bills would have been 33% higher in 2024 🤔

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 6h

The death of truth and accuracy in the mainstream media

Politicians and the media are distorting the truth; how can we avoid being duped?
@garygilligan.bsky.social

The death of truth and accuracy in the mainstream media

Politicians and the media are distorting the truth; how can we avoid being duped?

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 6h

The death of truth and accuracy in the mainstream media

Politicians and the media are distorting the truth; how can we avoid being duped?
@garygilligan.bsky.social

The death of truth and accuracy in the mainstream media

Politicians and the media are distorting the truth; how can we avoid being duped?

centralbylines.co.uk

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 20h

Great news.....

Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far

@eastangliabylines.co.uk @carbonbrief.org

Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far

Clean-energy sources have powered Great Britain entirely for a record 87 hours this year — a milestone toward 2030 targets

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 4d

Reform UK’s rise isn’t just bad news for the right.

It’s an existential test for Labour – and they’re failing it.

Analysis by Dr Seth Thévoz

On the Reform problem, Labour faces a serious strategic dilemma

Labour has long been divided. But these are not normal times, and arguments between factions may hand power to Farage

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North West Bylines @northwestbylines.co.uk · 2d

My people are brave, but our dreams are shattered - A look into the struggles faced by the Al-Madhoun family in Gaza
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‘Our daily life is like hell’: A look into the struggles faced by the Al-Madhoun family in Gaza

The Al-Madhoun family in Gaza are struggling to stay alive, and really need our help

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 5d

Tories misspell the country they wish to run.....

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 23h

Brilliant spot on satire as always from @newsthump.com

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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 4d

The Sun corrects Katie Lam's numerous errors and lies about foreign nationals claiming benefits.

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 10d

Critical choice for Europe: stand strong or succumb to Trump

A new report advises Europe to take a stand for its autonomy against ideological attack from Donald Trump and allies | Martin Banks

Critical choice for Europe: stand strong or succumb to Trump

A new report advises Europe to take a stand for its autonomy against ideological attack from Donald Trump and allies

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 3d

Ed Davey and his Liberal Democrats march on Bournemouth

The Liberal Democrats want to be seen as the main opponents of Reform UK but recent success is presenting wider challenges |Jonathan Calder
@centralbylines.co.uk @lordbonkers.bsky.social

Ed Davey and his Liberal Democrats march on Bournemouth

The Liberal Democrats want to be seen as the main opponents of Reform UK but recent success is presenting wider challenges

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 5d

Tories misspell the country they wish to run.....

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 7d

Crime Chronicles part 8: the theft of a Da Vinci masterpiece

Our armchair detective tells the story of a daring theft of the Madonna of the Yarnwinder from Scotland’s Drumlanrig Castle

Crime Chronicles part 8: the theft of a Da Vinci masterpiece

Our armchair detective tells the story of a daring theft of the Madonna of the Yarnwinder from Scotland’s Drumlanrig Castle

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 8d

If, like us, you're frustrated with billionaire-owned mainstream media -

-then do back the Bylines Network to bring a new type of grassroots media into the landscape, with monthly 300,000-400,000 article reads - and many millions of search engine & soc media impressions 💪

Support powerful citizen journalism - we need it now, more than ever

At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater nee...

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 9d

Seeking silence in sacred places: an agnostic’s love affair

An epiphanic moment of silence, stillness and solitude in Liverpool Cathedral led an agnostic to investigate what he had experienced
@iankirke.bsky.social

Seeking silence in sacred places: an agnostic’s love affair

An epiphanic moment of silence, stillness and solitude in Liverpool Cathedral led an agnostic to investigate what he had experienced

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 10d

Big-name comedians head to Riyadh festival amid accusations of entertainment-washing

Riyadh Comedy Festival sparks outrage as global stars perform while Saudi silences critics

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Big-name comedians head to Riyadh festival amid accusations of entertainment-washing

Riyadh Comedy Festival sparks outrage as global stars perform while Saudi silences critics

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 17d

Mayor Andrea Jenkyns asks for extra £147k to help answer emails

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns wants to hire staff to handle residents' issues

Mayor Andrea Jenkyns asks for extra £147k to help answer emails

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns wants to hire staff to handle residents' issues

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 10d

Critical choice for Europe: stand strong or succumb to Trump

A new report advises Europe to take a stand for its autonomy against ideological attack from Donald Trump and allies | Martin Banks

Critical choice for Europe: stand strong or succumb to Trump

A new report advises Europe to take a stand for its autonomy against ideological attack from Donald Trump and allies

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 12d

Critical choice for Europe: stand strong or succumb to Trump

A new report advises Europe to take a stand for its autonomy against ideological attack from Donald Trump and allies | Martin Banks

Critical choice for Europe: stand strong or succumb to Trump

A new report advises Europe to take a stand for its autonomy against ideological attack from Donald Trump and allies

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 18d

Birmingham libraries in crisis: council fights for survival

Closure of Sutton Coldfield Library and other cuts to library services call into question the future of Labour-run Birmingham City Council

Birmingham libraries in crisis: council fights for survival

Closure of Sutton Coldfield Library and other cuts to library services call into question the future of Labour-run Birmingham City Council

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 26d

To unite or divide: legacy of Britain’s flags exposed

Across Britain’s history and current political spectrum the Union Jack and St George’s flags represent a nation unwelcoming to refugees

To unite or divide: legacy of Britain’s flags exposed

Across Britain’s history and current political spectrum the Union Jack and St George’s flags represent a nation unwelcoming to refugees

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Nic Holland @nic-holland.bsky.social · 17d

She's just a scammer... bet she gives the jobs to family like Doris employed her daughters!

Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 17d

Mayor Andrea Jenkyns asks for extra £147k to help answer emails

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns wants to hire staff to handle residents' issues

Mayor Andrea Jenkyns asks for extra £147k to help answer emails

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns wants to hire staff to handle residents' issues

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