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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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Meridian's newest solar farm is being built on stolen Māori land www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-adv...
‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar project
Dr Mere Kepa says the $227m project stands on ancestral Te Parawhau land.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Meridian's newest solar farm is being built on stolen Māori land www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-adv...
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Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
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From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
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wake up Scotland
this has been happening in Scotlands for years but has been totally ignored 👇
this has been happening in Scotlands for years but has been totally ignored 👇
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
wake up Scotland
this has been happening in Scotlands for years but has been totally ignored 👇
this has been happening in Scotlands for years but has been totally ignored 👇
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The North-South divide is as wide as ever
Ninety years after Orwell exposed northern hardship, new data shows deprivation remains stark across England’s North
Ninety years after Orwell exposed northern hardship, new data shows deprivation remains stark across England’s North
The North-South divide is as wide as ever
Ninety years after Orwell exposed northern hardship, new data shows deprivation remains stark across England’s North
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The North-South divide is as wide as ever
Ninety years after Orwell exposed northern hardship, new data shows deprivation remains stark across England’s North
Ninety years after Orwell exposed northern hardship, new data shows deprivation remains stark across England’s North
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Blindingly obvious that the recent increasing popularity of the Green party largely thanks to Zac P is the death knell of Your Party…
November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Blindingly obvious that the recent increasing popularity of the Green party largely thanks to Zac P is the death knell of Your Party…
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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If this is true - this should have happened a long time ago.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
NEW: Rachel Reeves signals she intends to remove the two-child cap *in full*
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If this is true - this should have happened a long time ago.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
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Nigel Farage says if the BBC doesn't produce straight news then it has no future
Of course the BBC have been producing straight news for years, it is why its one of the most reliable and trustworthy news outlets globally
Of course the BBC have been producing straight news for years, it is why its one of the most reliable and trustworthy news outlets globally
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Nigel Farage says if the BBC doesn't produce straight news then it has no future
Of course the BBC have been producing straight news for years, it is why its one of the most reliable and trustworthy news outlets globally
Of course the BBC have been producing straight news for years, it is why its one of the most reliable and trustworthy news outlets globally
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Shetland islanders accuse Tom Daley’s Game of Wool of cultural appropriation
Shetland islanders accuse Tom Daley’s Game of Wool of cultural appropriation
Fair Isle practitioners say Channel 4’s knitting show is littered with errors about their historic craft and demand an apology
The group chat for Shetland knitters was popping off, says one member, as they settled down to watch the first episode of Game of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter.
But their enthusiasm for the Channel 4 elimination show hosted by former Olympian and crafts enthusiast Tom Daley quickly unravelled. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Shetland islanders accuse Tom Daley’s Game of Wool of cultural appropriation
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The Lib Dems have told supporters "we are the only party with the conviction to stand up and fight for what we believe in" by still backing proportional representation, "not because it benefits us, but because we think it’s right"
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The Lib Dems have told supporters "we are the only party with the conviction to stand up and fight for what we believe in" by still backing proportional representation, "not because it benefits us, but because we think it’s right"
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
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See also: the Labour Party.
Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
See also: the Labour Party.
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Reeves suggests two-child benefit cap will fully go, saying children in big families should not be 'penalised' - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Reeves suggests two-child benefit cap will fully go, saying childen in big families should not be ‘penalised’ – UK politics live
Chancellor interviewed on Radio 5 Live and says it’s unfair to penalise children in bigger families
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Reeves suggests two-child benefit cap will fully go, saying children in big families should not be 'penalised' - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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There was a time when I'd have cared deeply about the BBC.
But they adopted a deliberate policy of kowtowing to the right, backing away from every fight, believing compliance would protect the license fee, and the right would leave them alone.
Stand up to bullies, or get knocked down by reality.
But they adopted a deliberate policy of kowtowing to the right, backing away from every fight, believing compliance would protect the license fee, and the right would leave them alone.
Stand up to bullies, or get knocked down by reality.
November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
There was a time when I'd have cared deeply about the BBC.
But they adopted a deliberate policy of kowtowing to the right, backing away from every fight, believing compliance would protect the license fee, and the right would leave them alone.
Stand up to bullies, or get knocked down by reality.
But they adopted a deliberate policy of kowtowing to the right, backing away from every fight, believing compliance would protect the license fee, and the right would leave them alone.
Stand up to bullies, or get knocked down by reality.
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Good news for now anyway
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Good news for now anyway
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You can catch me on Radio 4 - The Week in Westminster talking about the rapid rise of the Green Party.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Week in Westminster - 08/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
Caroline Wheeler reports on the latest developments at Westminster.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
You can catch me on Radio 4 - The Week in Westminster talking about the rapid rise of the Green Party.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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"The edit was a mistake, it was clearly misjudged, but the idea it's an example of institutional bias against Trump is absurd."
@maitlis.bsky.social, @jonsopel1.bsky.social and @lewisgoodall.com unpack the seismic reaction to the BBC’s edit error - including Trump putting a target on their backs.
@maitlis.bsky.social, @jonsopel1.bsky.social and @lewisgoodall.com unpack the seismic reaction to the BBC’s edit error - including Trump putting a target on their backs.
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"The edit was a mistake, it was clearly misjudged, but the idea it's an example of institutional bias against Trump is absurd."
@maitlis.bsky.social, @jonsopel1.bsky.social and @lewisgoodall.com unpack the seismic reaction to the BBC’s edit error - including Trump putting a target on their backs.
@maitlis.bsky.social, @jonsopel1.bsky.social and @lewisgoodall.com unpack the seismic reaction to the BBC’s edit error - including Trump putting a target on their backs.
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Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year.
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year
It is paying £41m to the Japanese-owned company Fujitsu to use the Horizon system until March 2027.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year.
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
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Thank you @warren.senate.gov and @markey.senate.gov for holding the line and refusing to participate in this betrayal.
November 10, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Thank you @warren.senate.gov and @markey.senate.gov for holding the line and refusing to participate in this betrayal.
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Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
COP30 must confront the climate and cost of living crises together
By Zack Polanski
bestforbritain.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
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Another poll I don't believe.
Only 19% right-wing bias?
I think not.
Only 19% right-wing bias?
I think not.
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Another poll I don't believe.
Only 19% right-wing bias?
I think not.
Only 19% right-wing bias?
I think not.
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An ill defined question. BBC news at ten and Newsnight have very little bias. Flagship programmes such as Question Time have mostly become advertising platforms for more and more extreme right views.
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
An ill defined question. BBC news at ten and Newsnight have very little bias. Flagship programmes such as Question Time have mostly become advertising platforms for more and more extreme right views.
