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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 10h

Rachel Reeves set to blame Nigel Farage for tax rises in the Budget, saying he delivered Brexit with “easy sloganeering” and then walked away

It’s about time

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Keir Starmer’s plan to blame Nigel Farage for budget tax rises

With Reform UK threatening the end of two-party politics, both Labour and the Tories are fighting to stay relevant as conference season comes to an end

www.thetimes.com

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 1d

A world-first for climate education! 🌍

The Barlow RC High School is the world's first school to be accredited as a Carbon Literate Educator. 🎓

@jeffsmithmp.bsky.social, one of the first MPs to become Carbon Literate, presented the award, recognising climate leadership.👏

Read more 👉 bit.ly/4oi6Gs1

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HGJohn @hgjohn.bsky.social · 2d

How did my 2025 triathlon season go? You'll have to read my season review to find out...

irontwit.creativeblogs.net/2025/10/09/r... #triathlon #Ironman

Triathlon swim start with lots of athletes in wetsuits and coloured swim hats swimming close together in a lake.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).

An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸

(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)

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HGJohn @hgjohn.bsky.social · 8d

I've accredited 120 people in the sports sector for Carbon Literacy! To celebrate I'm putting an a half-price course for Carbon Literacy Action Day in November. @thegreenrunners.bsky.social #greensky @news4tri.com

Follow the link for more information and booking.

teachinglive.net/carbon-liter...

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 8d

England nationalized rail passenger services lease carriages from rolling stock companies (ROSCOs).

87% of rolling stock controlled by 3 Luxembourg companies.

Paid £1.282bn dividends in last 3 yrs. Not taxed in UK.

Privatization has hollowed out the UK - Taxes lost, it is all about exploitation.

If the government wants economic growth it must bring essential industries into public ownership

Successive governments clobber households and small businesses by hiking interest rates to manage inflation, but don’t inconvenience corporations.

leftfootforward.org

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 8d

"I'm here to talk about what others won’t. To tell the truth about what makes our country great and what makes it not so great. While others thrive on creating scapegoats, I am here to tell you a different story."

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it | Zack Polanski

Labour has lost its nerve. At our party conference this weekend, we’re gathering to set things right, says Green party leader Zack Polanski

www.theguardian.com

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Dave Coleman @moderngreenery.bsky.social · 8d

Startlist for next Saturday's Il Lombardia according to
www.procyclingstats.com › race › 2025 › startlist
Top competitors are Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogačar.
Says it all really!
@nedboulting.bsky.social @sportsorla.bsky.social @hgjohn.bsky.social

Cycling statistics, results and rankings | ProCyclingStats.com

Find results of cyclings top riders like Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel and Mathieu van der Poel. Detailed statistics about the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and classics like Paris-Roubaix or Tour of...

www.procyclingstats.com

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10d

For the first time ever, London has met legal limits for nitrogen dioxide.

When I became Mayor, we were told it would take 193 years. We did it 184 years earlier than expected.

Cleaner air means a healthier city and big savings for the NHS.

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Parody Keir Starmer @parodypm.bsky.social · 8d

We all know why Nigel Farage is accusing Labour of inciting violence against him while cutting his security. Because if he didn’t, people might remember to ask him who paid for his house in Clacton and why he hangs around with people who take bribes from Russians.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 8d

This is what Trumpism has wrought.

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 11d

Reform’s Russia connections are a danger to our national security.

It’s time for a public inquiry. 🔥

Nathan Gill’s treachery puts him in same league as the “Cambridge Five”

Reform’s Russia connections may endanger our security – time for a public inquiry

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Bylines Scotland @bylines.scot · 11d

Reform’s Russia connections may endanger our security – time for a public inquiry | Martin Roche

Nathan Gill’s treachery puts him in same league as the “Cambridge Five”

Reform’s Russia connections may endanger our security – time for a public inquiry

bylines.scot

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 11d

"Think about it. When was the last time you heard Nigel Farage say anything positive about Britain's future. He can't. He doesn't like Britain. Doesn't believe in Britain"
Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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Dave Coleman @moderngreenery.bsky.social · 11d

No! Good stuff! Fingers crossed they’ll do a good job! :-) 🤞

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Nick Reeves #FBPE #NAFO @nickreeves.bsky.social · 13d

With a few honourable exceptions, the British news media is a far greater threat to our democracy than Farage himself. They are the enablers of fascism.

Alastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · 13d

German media seems to be taking more seriously than ours the fact a leading light in the party UK press keeps saying will be next government took bribes from Russia to spout their lies. Maybe it’s because they put NEWS ahead of propaganda

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Parody Keir Starmer @parodypm.bsky.social · 13d

Nigel Farage's attendance record as an MEP was 748 out of 751, yet he turned up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian disinformation. Now one of his MEPs has admitted taking bribes to spread Russian propaganda. Why is this not all over the media?

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 13d

Why was Galloway in Moscow?

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

George Galloway detained under terror law at Gatwick on way back from Moscow

Galloway and his wife were returning from Moscow, via Abu Dhabi, when counter terror officers swooped and detained them at the airport

www.mirror.co.uk

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 13d

So, Sunday Times runs with latest poll showing Farage winning if there was an election now. But makes NO mention of Reform’s collusion with Russia. And this is how democracy gets beaten to death in the dark. Voters are not being told the truth. Reform is given the stage but is NEVER held to account.

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 14d

“The ECHR isn’t Brussels meddling. It’s the foundation that protects you from your own government.” 👏👏👏

Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians

The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy

eastangliabylines.co.uk

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Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 These are not even the worst, but cant show ones reported to the police.

The far right think they’re winning. They’re wrong!

We are the firewall. Join my fight against the far right. ✊🏾

Are you with us, or with them? #ButlerBlocks

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HGJohn @hgjohn.bsky.social · 15d

In total agreement. I'm in box 2.

There will be a 3rd group who might be ok with the idea but will be highly suspicious that the government will award contracts to private companies such as Palantir to do the delivery.

Edwin Hayward @edwinhayward.com · 15d

I have a feeling the digital ID stuff will burn Labour badly.

Logic:

1. A lot of people hate the idea.

2. A lot of people who don't hate the idea "in theory" will hate the specific way that Labour have chosen to frame it all about immigration.

That doesn't leave much potential for happy people.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 15d

Keir Starmer's aides are reportedly telling him not to go to the COP30 climate conference, because Reform would attack him for it.
Yes, they might.
And he should wear it as a badge of honour.
Standing up for humanity, for science and a habitable planet.
Where's the hazard in that?

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 14d

Former leader of Reform UK in Wales pleads guilty to bribery charges relating to statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament.

But Reform UK want to get rid of regulators and cut govt spending ... leading to less investigation and enforcement ... more bribery and security threats.

Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges

Gill admits eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in European parliament and articles

www.theguardian.com

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 14d

ARE

YOU

PAYING

ATTENTION

YET?

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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