Bryan Smith #RejoinEU
@bpsmithuk.bsky.social
UK Company director, scientist & humanist. Opinions are my own, but are based on facts. If they upset you don't take them seriously - but check your sources!
Same handle on Twitter. Microbiologist, tech expert, smallholder, polymath, Green energy #RejoinEU
Same handle on Twitter. Microbiologist, tech expert, smallholder, polymath, Green energy #RejoinEU
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Giving up smoking?
Here's how I did it:
Most cigarettes are "habit" (you have them at set times or stuations), ~10% are "addiction" (you need the nicotine).
Start by cutting out "habit" cigs, 1 or 2 each day, over about 3wks.
So, dont smoke at every tea break, or when you get to the lights etc.
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Here's how I did it:
Most cigarettes are "habit" (you have them at set times or stuations), ~10% are "addiction" (you need the nicotine).
Start by cutting out "habit" cigs, 1 or 2 each day, over about 3wks.
So, dont smoke at every tea break, or when you get to the lights etc.
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A new therapy for bone-marrow cancer is sparking buzz and raising hopes for survival.
A novel treatment is keeping bone-marrow cancer patients alive
An immunotherapy kept multiple myeloma at bay for over 80 percent of patients in a three-year clinical trial, and the FDA offered an accelerated approval path.
wapo.st
January 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A new therapy for bone-marrow cancer is sparking buzz and raising hopes for survival.
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You are being lied to by the media.
You are being lied to by opposition parties.
The Labour government is delivering EXACTLY what it said it would, and the country is starting to turn a corner and improve.
You are being lied to by opposition parties.
The Labour government is delivering EXACTLY what it said it would, and the country is starting to turn a corner and improve.
January 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM
You are being lied to by the media.
You are being lied to by opposition parties.
The Labour government is delivering EXACTLY what it said it would, and the country is starting to turn a corner and improve.
You are being lied to by opposition parties.
The Labour government is delivering EXACTLY what it said it would, and the country is starting to turn a corner and improve.
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Not one single Newspaper has put our new found energy security on its front page. Whilst Iran and Greenland are hyper important of course, you’d think they’d mention Ed’s unmatched success for our country and us, as citizens somewhere.
But no. Our media are disgraceful
But no. Our media are disgraceful
January 15, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Not one single Newspaper has put our new found energy security on its front page. Whilst Iran and Greenland are hyper important of course, you’d think they’d mention Ed’s unmatched success for our country and us, as citizens somewhere.
But no. Our media are disgraceful
But no. Our media are disgraceful
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Very positive news this morning about the 0.3% economic growth seen in Nov!
With the suggestion the Bank of England will still press ahead with more interest rate cuts this year.
But the Guardian couldn't help a dig at the Chancellor for budget uncertainty - something the media itself invented.
With the suggestion the Bank of England will still press ahead with more interest rate cuts this year.
But the Guardian couldn't help a dig at the Chancellor for budget uncertainty - something the media itself invented.
January 15, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Very positive news this morning about the 0.3% economic growth seen in Nov!
With the suggestion the Bank of England will still press ahead with more interest rate cuts this year.
But the Guardian couldn't help a dig at the Chancellor for budget uncertainty - something the media itself invented.
With the suggestion the Bank of England will still press ahead with more interest rate cuts this year.
But the Guardian couldn't help a dig at the Chancellor for budget uncertainty - something the media itself invented.
Even in his 1st speech for ReformUK, "Honest Bob" Jenrick can't resist the big lie...
He said "From 1970 to 2007 real-term wages went down by 1/3 every 10yrs. Since then, they flatlined"
But wages *rose* by 1/3 every 10yrs 1970-2007.
2007-2024, wages *fell* £10-14,000/yr!
He said "From 1970 to 2007 real-term wages went down by 1/3 every 10yrs. Since then, they flatlined"
But wages *rose* by 1/3 every 10yrs 1970-2007.
2007-2024, wages *fell* £10-14,000/yr!
January 15, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Even in his 1st speech for ReformUK, "Honest Bob" Jenrick can't resist the big lie...
He said "From 1970 to 2007 real-term wages went down by 1/3 every 10yrs. Since then, they flatlined"
But wages *rose* by 1/3 every 10yrs 1970-2007.
2007-2024, wages *fell* £10-14,000/yr!
He said "From 1970 to 2007 real-term wages went down by 1/3 every 10yrs. Since then, they flatlined"
But wages *rose* by 1/3 every 10yrs 1970-2007.
2007-2024, wages *fell* £10-14,000/yr!
What a time to be alive🤣🤣🤣
16:21 Nigel Farage, on his way into his speech, is asked if he'll accept Robert Jenrick as a ReformUK Ltd member & says "I haven't decided yet" 🤥
16:39 18 minutes later, as part of his speech, Farage welcomes Jenrick to the stage as a member🙄
16:21 Nigel Farage, on his way into his speech, is asked if he'll accept Robert Jenrick as a ReformUK Ltd member & says "I haven't decided yet" 🤥
16:39 18 minutes later, as part of his speech, Farage welcomes Jenrick to the stage as a member🙄
January 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
What a time to be alive🤣🤣🤣
16:21 Nigel Farage, on his way into his speech, is asked if he'll accept Robert Jenrick as a ReformUK Ltd member & says "I haven't decided yet" 🤥
16:39 18 minutes later, as part of his speech, Farage welcomes Jenrick to the stage as a member🙄
16:21 Nigel Farage, on his way into his speech, is asked if he'll accept Robert Jenrick as a ReformUK Ltd member & says "I haven't decided yet" 🤥
16:39 18 minutes later, as part of his speech, Farage welcomes Jenrick to the stage as a member🙄
Sounds like a great idea, but its #Populism.
If Labour Nationalised South East Water, it'd only benefit 2.3million customers in South East England.
But taxpayers *all over UK* would pay £1.8billion debts (or see investors for all projects walk away), & £300million/yr shortfall in repairs needed
If Labour Nationalised South East Water, it'd only benefit 2.3million customers in South East England.
But taxpayers *all over UK* would pay £1.8billion debts (or see investors for all projects walk away), & £300million/yr shortfall in repairs needed
Thousands left without water in the middle of winter in the UK. And those same people are now facing a massive bill hike.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Sounds like a great idea, but its #Populism.
If Labour Nationalised South East Water, it'd only benefit 2.3million customers in South East England.
But taxpayers *all over UK* would pay £1.8billion debts (or see investors for all projects walk away), & £300million/yr shortfall in repairs needed
If Labour Nationalised South East Water, it'd only benefit 2.3million customers in South East England.
But taxpayers *all over UK* would pay £1.8billion debts (or see investors for all projects walk away), & £300million/yr shortfall in repairs needed
Anyone worried the sacking of Robert Jenrick by Kemi Badenoch from the Tory Party might make them more electable, & something to worry about come May, can relax.
They still have Priti Patel, Chris Philp, James Cleverly, Mel Stride, Laura Trott, Victoria Atkins... & Kemi Badenoch!
#ToryLiars
They still have Priti Patel, Chris Philp, James Cleverly, Mel Stride, Laura Trott, Victoria Atkins... & Kemi Badenoch!
#ToryLiars
January 15, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Anyone worried the sacking of Robert Jenrick by Kemi Badenoch from the Tory Party might make them more electable, & something to worry about come May, can relax.
They still have Priti Patel, Chris Philp, James Cleverly, Mel Stride, Laura Trott, Victoria Atkins... & Kemi Badenoch!
#ToryLiars
They still have Priti Patel, Chris Philp, James Cleverly, Mel Stride, Laura Trott, Victoria Atkins... & Kemi Badenoch!
#ToryLiars
This post, from June 2024, is going to haunt Robert Jenrick following his sacking by Kemi Badenoch & suspension of Tory Party membership for "plotting to defect to Reform in the most damaging way possible"...
It would be a real shame if anyone kept reposting it to keep it fresh in voters minds...
It would be a real shame if anyone kept reposting it to keep it fresh in voters minds...
January 15, 2026 at 1:46 PM
This post, from June 2024, is going to haunt Robert Jenrick following his sacking by Kemi Badenoch & suspension of Tory Party membership for "plotting to defect to Reform in the most damaging way possible"...
It would be a real shame if anyone kept reposting it to keep it fresh in voters minds...
It would be a real shame if anyone kept reposting it to keep it fresh in voters minds...
China now has ~2000GW of renewable energy, with 3,600GW more planned by 2035.
Although they still have ~1300GW of Coal Power Stations, some newly built, these will close over the next 10yrs.
China has 2/3 of the World's Coal Power Stations (there are ~2100GW worldwide).
China must know something!
Although they still have ~1300GW of Coal Power Stations, some newly built, these will close over the next 10yrs.
China has 2/3 of the World's Coal Power Stations (there are ~2100GW worldwide).
China must know something!
January 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM
China now has ~2000GW of renewable energy, with 3,600GW more planned by 2035.
Although they still have ~1300GW of Coal Power Stations, some newly built, these will close over the next 10yrs.
China has 2/3 of the World's Coal Power Stations (there are ~2100GW worldwide).
China must know something!
Although they still have ~1300GW of Coal Power Stations, some newly built, these will close over the next 10yrs.
China has 2/3 of the World's Coal Power Stations (there are ~2100GW worldwide).
China must know something!
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It will take recommendations from the Water Commission and will set out long-term reforms to strengthen regulation, clean up our waterways, and drive infrastructure delivery.
If the government had any doubts over including stronger measures in it, I'm certain they will now include them all!
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If the government had any doubts over including stronger measures in it, I'm certain they will now include them all!
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Tough new legal duties on water companies to cut pollution
Water companies legally required to produce pollution reduction plans for the first time, using detailed instructions published today
www.gov.uk
January 14, 2026 at 8:24 PM
It will take recommendations from the Water Commission and will set out long-term reforms to strengthen regulation, clean up our waterways, and drive infrastructure delivery.
If the government had any doubts over including stronger measures in it, I'm certain they will now include them all!
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If the government had any doubts over including stronger measures in it, I'm certain they will now include them all!
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And this goes well beyond the increased powers to hold water companies to account in the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025.
It is a total failure even to deliver on the basic statutory duties which a water company is legally bound by.
The government is soon to publish a water white paper.
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It is a total failure even to deliver on the basic statutory duties which a water company is legally bound by.
The government is soon to publish a water white paper.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:24 PM
And this goes well beyond the increased powers to hold water companies to account in the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025.
It is a total failure even to deliver on the basic statutory duties which a water company is legally bound by.
The government is soon to publish a water white paper.
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It is a total failure even to deliver on the basic statutory duties which a water company is legally bound by.
The government is soon to publish a water white paper.
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MPs promised phone call updates that never happened.
Requests for urgent water supplies agreed to, but then never delivered.
Vulnerable customers left both without any water and no communications from the company on what to do.
It's amazing no one has died!
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Requests for urgent water supplies agreed to, but then never delivered.
Vulnerable customers left both without any water and no communications from the company on what to do.
It's amazing no one has died!
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January 14, 2026 at 8:24 PM
MPs promised phone call updates that never happened.
Requests for urgent water supplies agreed to, but then never delivered.
Vulnerable customers left both without any water and no communications from the company on what to do.
It's amazing no one has died!
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Requests for urgent water supplies agreed to, but then never delivered.
Vulnerable customers left both without any water and no communications from the company on what to do.
It's amazing no one has died!
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Earlier this week an urgent question in the House of Commons on the matter was responded to by the Water Minister.
The failings at South East Water were clear:
Multiple promises made direct to the Minister on what they would do were not followed through with.
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The failings at South East Water were clear:
Multiple promises made direct to the Minister on what they would do were not followed through with.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Earlier this week an urgent question in the House of Commons on the matter was responded to by the Water Minister.
The failings at South East Water were clear:
Multiple promises made direct to the Minister on what they would do were not followed through with.
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The failings at South East Water were clear:
Multiple promises made direct to the Minister on what they would do were not followed through with.
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...investigation into South East Water’s resilience & wider performance issues.
The move follows recent issues where thousands of residents across parts of Sussex & Kent have been left for days without water. This is just the latest event in a series of serious failings by South East Water.
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The move follows recent issues where thousands of residents across parts of Sussex & Kent have been left for days without water. This is just the latest event in a series of serious failings by South East Water.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:24 PM
...investigation into South East Water’s resilience & wider performance issues.
The move follows recent issues where thousands of residents across parts of Sussex & Kent have been left for days without water. This is just the latest event in a series of serious failings by South East Water.
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The move follows recent issues where thousands of residents across parts of Sussex & Kent have been left for days without water. This is just the latest event in a series of serious failings by South East Water.
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Thing are about to get serious for South East Water bosses!
The Environment Secretary has spoken to Ofwat get them to look at whether the company is operating in line with its licence conditions.
The Water Minister has also met Ofwat officials to discuss urgent progress on the regulator's...
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The Environment Secretary has spoken to Ofwat get them to look at whether the company is operating in line with its licence conditions.
The Water Minister has also met Ofwat officials to discuss urgent progress on the regulator's...
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Emma Reynolds raises South East Water concerns with Ofwat
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds visits Tunbridge Wells following weeks of water supply disruption
www.gov.uk
January 14, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Thing are about to get serious for South East Water bosses!
The Environment Secretary has spoken to Ofwat get them to look at whether the company is operating in line with its licence conditions.
The Water Minister has also met Ofwat officials to discuss urgent progress on the regulator's...
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The Environment Secretary has spoken to Ofwat get them to look at whether the company is operating in line with its licence conditions.
The Water Minister has also met Ofwat officials to discuss urgent progress on the regulator's...
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A Labour Government focused on our kids is a good thing.
January 14, 2026 at 4:36 AM
A Labour Government focused on our kids is a good thing.
Missing from the headline, & from the story (except by implication):
"Under the Tories".
Labour cleaning up major frauds committed under the Tory Government has become a pattern...
"Under the Tories".
Labour cleaning up major frauds committed under the Tory Government has become a pattern...
Six suspects arrested in £300m fraud probe at UK social housing fund
Six suspects arrested in £300m fraud probe at UK social housing fund
Serious Fraud Office mounts seven raids on sites linked to company that raised £850m to tackle homelessness
The Serious Fraud Office has arrested six people and raided seven sites in connection with a bribery and fraud investigation into a social housing fund.
The agency estimated there had been £300m of “suspected offending” at Home Reit, which was once listed on the London Stock Exchange. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Missing from the headline, & from the story (except by implication):
"Under the Tories".
Labour cleaning up major frauds committed under the Tory Government has become a pattern...
"Under the Tories".
Labour cleaning up major frauds committed under the Tory Government has become a pattern...
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Six suspects arrested in £300m fraud probe at UK social housing fund
Six suspects arrested in £300m fraud probe at UK social housing fund
Serious Fraud Office mounts seven raids on sites linked to company that raised £850m to tackle homelessness
The Serious Fraud Office has arrested six people and raided seven sites in connection with a bribery and fraud investigation into a social housing fund.
The agency estimated there had been £300m of “suspected offending” at Home Reit, which was once listed on the London Stock Exchange. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Six suspects arrested in £300m fraud probe at UK social housing fund
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I was asked to look at this post!
And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
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And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
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January 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM
I was asked to look at this post!
And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
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And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
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The 7 MPs were suspended for ignoring the Government Whip & voting against the Government on a Manifesto pledge, Farrukh.
You know that.
There's no inconsistency on view there.
You know that.
There's no inconsistency on view there.
Left: Keir Starmer celebrating lifting the two child benefit cap
Right: Keir Starmer suspending 7 Labour MPs for wanting to lift the two child benefit cap
Right: Keir Starmer suspending 7 Labour MPs for wanting to lift the two child benefit cap
January 14, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The 7 MPs were suspended for ignoring the Government Whip & voting against the Government on a Manifesto pledge, Farrukh.
You know that.
There's no inconsistency on view there.
You know that.
There's no inconsistency on view there.
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A dozen positive Labour achievements and pledges. Including reviving the Northern Powerhouse rail project, making our roads safer, improving our high streets and prioritising British born doctors for training places. All in a week’s work.
January 14, 2026 at 5:28 AM
A dozen positive Labour achievements and pledges. Including reviving the Northern Powerhouse rail project, making our roads safer, improving our high streets and prioritising British born doctors for training places. All in a week’s work.
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Labour secures record offshore wind: clean power, jobs, cheaper bills. Reform UK’s reaction? Screaming bollocks, scare stories, fuck-all plan. Trash renewables, suck up to oil & gas mates, then whine when bills stay high. All mouth, no brains, pure grift. #ukpolitics
January 14, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Labour secures record offshore wind: clean power, jobs, cheaper bills. Reform UK’s reaction? Screaming bollocks, scare stories, fuck-all plan. Trash renewables, suck up to oil & gas mates, then whine when bills stay high. All mouth, no brains, pure grift. #ukpolitics
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A lot of nonsense is said about the cost of renewables. The key fact in our auction is this: the average price we have secured for fixed offshore wind projects is £90.91 per megawatt-hour – much cheaper than the cost of building and operating a new gas plant.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrong | Ed Miliband
The only way that Britain’s energy bills can come down is if we are no longer reliant on fossil fuels. Today marks a big step towards that goal, says energy secretary Ed Miliband
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:16 AM
A lot of nonsense is said about the cost of renewables. The key fact in our auction is this: the average price we have secured for fixed offshore wind projects is £90.91 per megawatt-hour – much cheaper than the cost of building and operating a new gas plant.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I’m so pleased our Labour government is committed to green energy.
UK government has just agreed to contract 8.4GW of new offshore wind at prices that pay back for the taxpayer, which will generate over 32TWh of power when built
It keeps the ambitious 2030 Clean Power target alive
Greenpeace UK reaction is here
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696686...
It keeps the ambitious 2030 Clean Power target alive
Greenpeace UK reaction is here
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696686...
January 14, 2026 at 7:47 AM
I’m so pleased our Labour government is committed to green energy.