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A.V. Deggar @avdeggar.bsky.social · 16h

The biggest takeaway from this graph is that six of the seven most unpopular prime ministers since records began are *the last six prime ministers we've had*

Does this look like the politics of a functional democracy?

Six of the seven most unpopular prime ministers since records began are *the last six prime ministers we have had*

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r @recombobulating.bsky.social · 2d

when your government is more conservative than the Vatican then you've got a big fucking problem

especially when you're meant to have just voted them out

(I am in the UK)

Brooke @brooklynmarie.bsky.social · 3d

Go woke, go Pope

Pope Leo says faith and love for migrants are connected

In his first major document as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo urges nations and believers to care for the poorest in society.

www.npr.org

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Neilly from the Leftist Cooks (She/Her) @neillyleftistcook.bsky.social · 1d

Catherine Connolly is a striking example of a near-universal truth in Irish politics: the left wing candidate is almost always far more likeable, on a personal level, than the centre and right alternatives.
The electoral history of this state is even more baffling when you notice this.

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Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 16h

Man is just speedrunning world record PBs for a victory lap.

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 19h

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu appointed by Macron for the second time yesterday is already threatening to resign if “conditions are no longer met”. (France Elects)

Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 19h

It's the Trisolians from Futurama but they're piss instead of water

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OnlyFangs @onlycans.bsky.social · 20h

forensic strategy sir

Wikipedia article entitled Category: Roman emperors murdered by the Praetorian Guard

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Dan Douglas @dandouglas.bsky.social · 22h

give him infinite money to make it go away seems to be the precedent!

What can the King do about Prince Andrew scandals?

What sanctions could King Charles apply to Prince Andrew after the latest claims about links to Epstein?

www.bbc.co.uk

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Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 21h

If someone can be driven to being a bigot by people calling out their bigotry then I would assume that they were a bigot the whole time.

I mean, do you also think that Ramsay isn't transphobic? Because he's said the same as Chowns.

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Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 22h

That trans rights are up for debate and it's good that the supreme court is trying to segregate trans people from society?

Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 22h

She literally said she welcomed and supported the supreme court ruling.

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Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️ @leftiestats.bsky.social · Jul 20

🚨 EXCLUSIVE | Green leader candidate Ellie Chowns PRAISED Supreme Court ruling that gutted trans rights.

Chowns welcomed the ruling, saying its critics "do not speak for all trans people". She called for "open conversation" about "contested issue" of trans rights.

See follow up post for video link

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Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 1d

Have they been given notice? Chowns was unanimously chosen as the parliamentary leader.

Like I say, I'll be leaving the new party if conference doesn't commit to trans rights and kicking out the transphobes. Can you say you'll do the same about the Greens?

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Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 1d

I've only ever wanted those glasses to be able to take a photo of my cat when he's sleeping on my chest with a goofy expression.

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Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 1d

You've described yourself.

Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 1d

50% of the Green parliamentary party, including peers, are transphobes.

I think it's hypocritical to ignore that this is an issue with the Greens as well.

I'm supporting the Trans Liberation Group in trying to kick out the transphobes in the new party and if we fall then we're leaving.

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 1d

Great discussion at TWT on how the left must unite — Your Party and the Greens — to keep Farage out of Downing Street.

But unity isn’t uniformity. Your Party will be truly anti-imperialist: no diplomatic ties with a genocidal, apartheid Israeli state and no greenwashing NATO.

Join us: yourparty.uk

Photo of Zarah, Zack Polanski, Amna Abdullatif from We Deserve Better and Abubakr Nanabawa from The Muslim Vote

Zarah speaking to a packed room at The World Transformed

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Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 1d

Throwing stones in glass houses here.

Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 1d

Does this apply to the Greens as well?

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Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 1d

Ukraine isn't in NATO so what does that have to do with the UK being in NATO?

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Stuart @britestoan.bsky.social · 1d

The UK is not at risk of being invaded by any nation.

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Rae Levy @femmeandfauna.bsky.social · Mar 8

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an arch on @anarchonbury.bsky.social · 5d

Today my doctor told me it will be at least another six months until I can get the surgery on the NHS.

I am not exaggerating: I will be homeless and probably dead long before then. My situation is completely dire.

an arch on @anarchonbury.bsky.social · 18d

I've been quiet for a while. It's been due to a number of factors, the most prominent of which is poor health.

I need surgery, and I'm stuck in limbo. Please help.

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...