Colbobs.bsky.social "Col" he/him/his
@colbobs.bsky.social
Sonographer. MSK Trainee.
Sentientist - humanist.
Call me Col.
LGBTQIA+ he/him.
Science fan 🗿 Green Party member. Pro-EU and NHS. NW UK.
纯素 Vegan from '21
Posts include thoughts out loud, not always endorsements, or pinned to flags or employer.
Sentientist - humanist.
Call me Col.
LGBTQIA+ he/him.
Science fan 🗿 Green Party member. Pro-EU and NHS. NW UK.
纯素 Vegan from '21
Posts include thoughts out loud, not always endorsements, or pinned to flags or employer.
Pinned
@thegreenparty.bsky.social
"The Green Party completely rejects privatisation and fragmentation of the NHS. Private companies are focused on creaming off profits which can result in degraded services and more people not getting the treatment they need from the NHS. "
"The Green Party completely rejects privatisation and fragmentation of the NHS. Private companies are focused on creaming off profits which can result in degraded services and more people not getting the treatment they need from the NHS. "
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Loved every minute of the Yorkshire tour - thanks to everyone who showed up this weekend!
And love this picture that Anna, age 7, gave me as I was leaving 💚
And love this picture that Anna, age 7, gave me as I was leaving 💚
January 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Loved every minute of the Yorkshire tour - thanks to everyone who showed up this weekend!
And love this picture that Anna, age 7, gave me as I was leaving 💚
And love this picture that Anna, age 7, gave me as I was leaving 💚
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Neil Coyle MP has written a brutal takedown letter to Nigel Farage for his breach of parliamentary protocol, because Farage visited Coyle's London constituency without notifying him. 10/10 no notes.
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Neil Coyle MP has written a brutal takedown letter to Nigel Farage for his breach of parliamentary protocol, because Farage visited Coyle's London constituency without notifying him. 10/10 no notes.
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
Why Rory Stewart is wrong.
Homophily - echo chamber - perception of authority.
Diversity of experience, background and education helps reduced correlated error, something that politics is often severely affected by, Rory included.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social and the Greens are different.
Homophily - echo chamber - perception of authority.
Diversity of experience, background and education helps reduced correlated error, something that politics is often severely affected by, Rory included.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social and the Greens are different.
Why the Science Says Rory Stewart Is Wrong - Barry's Economics
YouTube video by Barry's Economics
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Why Rory Stewart is wrong.
Homophily - echo chamber - perception of authority.
Diversity of experience, background and education helps reduced correlated error, something that politics is often severely affected by, Rory included.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social and the Greens are different.
Homophily - echo chamber - perception of authority.
Diversity of experience, background and education helps reduced correlated error, something that politics is often severely affected by, Rory included.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social and the Greens are different.
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When we said NATO wasn't working we were derided.
When we said a nuclear weapons system relying on the US is dangerous we were called stupid.
The truth is the establishment are more interested in kissing US feet than keeping the UK safe.
It's time for a rethink.
When we said a nuclear weapons system relying on the US is dangerous we were called stupid.
The truth is the establishment are more interested in kissing US feet than keeping the UK safe.
It's time for a rethink.
January 18, 2026 at 7:36 AM
When we said NATO wasn't working we were derided.
When we said a nuclear weapons system relying on the US is dangerous we were called stupid.
The truth is the establishment are more interested in kissing US feet than keeping the UK safe.
It's time for a rethink.
When we said a nuclear weapons system relying on the US is dangerous we were called stupid.
The truth is the establishment are more interested in kissing US feet than keeping the UK safe.
It's time for a rethink.
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2026: Rishi Sunak says the UK is under attack through our screens.. Misinformation from Russia
2020: Stewart Hosie, "The UK gov actively avoided looking for evidence that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum"
2020: Stewart Hosie, "The UK gov actively avoided looking for evidence that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum"
January 18, 2026 at 11:48 AM
2026: Rishi Sunak says the UK is under attack through our screens.. Misinformation from Russia
2020: Stewart Hosie, "The UK gov actively avoided looking for evidence that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum"
2020: Stewart Hosie, "The UK gov actively avoided looking for evidence that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum"
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“We can continue to provide tax cuts to millionaires and billionaires or indeed subsidise jet fuel and aviation for millions of pounds.
“Or we can put money into our local communities and into young people."
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/politic...
“Or we can put money into our local communities and into young people."
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/politic...
Greens to push for free bus travel for under 22s, Zack Polanski tells Wakefield WX
Under 22s would have free bus travel under a Green government, leader Zack Polanski told The Yorkshire Post as he launched the party’s local elections campaign in Wakefield.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 11:49 AM
“We can continue to provide tax cuts to millionaires and billionaires or indeed subsidise jet fuel and aviation for millions of pounds.
“Or we can put money into our local communities and into young people."
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/politic...
“Or we can put money into our local communities and into young people."
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/politic...
Reaching net zero is the cheapest option, unless you're a right wing news outlet, then you'll twist the report.
National Energy System Operator report - UK.
National Energy System Operator report - UK.
How was this new report so badly twisted?
YouTube video by Simon Clark
youtube.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Reaching net zero is the cheapest option, unless you're a right wing news outlet, then you'll twist the report.
National Energy System Operator report - UK.
National Energy System Operator report - UK.
'The word terrorism is used to remove empathy': Natasha Walter on how language dehumanises the Palestine Action hunger strikers
'The word terrorism is being used to remove empathy': Natasha Walter on how language dehumanises the Palestine Action hunger strikers
Hunger striker Heba Muraisi has never been charged, tried or convicted of terrorism. But she and the other strikers have been stripped of humanity by how the government has labelled them. The repercus...
www.thenerve.news
January 18, 2026 at 12:39 AM
'The word terrorism is used to remove empathy': Natasha Walter on how language dehumanises the Palestine Action hunger strikers
A federal judge in the Southern District of Ohio ruled in Guy's favour.
Guy was expelled by Ohio State University, for engaging in protected political speech specifically critical of Israel & Zionism.
The judge found “expulsion likely violated First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment rights”
Guy was expelled by Ohio State University, for engaging in protected political speech specifically critical of Israel & Zionism.
The judge found “expulsion likely violated First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment rights”
I Was Expelled for Criticizing Israel, So We Took Them to Court and Fought Back
YouTube video by Guy Christensen
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 12:34 AM
A federal judge in the Southern District of Ohio ruled in Guy's favour.
Guy was expelled by Ohio State University, for engaging in protected political speech specifically critical of Israel & Zionism.
The judge found “expulsion likely violated First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment rights”
Guy was expelled by Ohio State University, for engaging in protected political speech specifically critical of Israel & Zionism.
The judge found “expulsion likely violated First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment rights”
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On a train from Sheffield to Huddersfield.
Great to visit Wakefield and Barnsley today as well!
Loved this from a member called Hannah that she hand made!
#Craftactivism
Great to visit Wakefield and Barnsley today as well!
Loved this from a member called Hannah that she hand made!
#Craftactivism
January 17, 2026 at 8:31 PM
On a train from Sheffield to Huddersfield.
Great to visit Wakefield and Barnsley today as well!
Loved this from a member called Hannah that she hand made!
#Craftactivism
Great to visit Wakefield and Barnsley today as well!
Loved this from a member called Hannah that she hand made!
#Craftactivism
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Emmanuel Macron responds to Trump's tariffs:
"France is committed to the sovereignty & independence of nations, in Europe and elsewhere... No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations."
"France is committed to the sovereignty & independence of nations, in Europe and elsewhere... No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations."
January 17, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Emmanuel Macron responds to Trump's tariffs:
"France is committed to the sovereignty & independence of nations, in Europe and elsewhere... No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations."
"France is committed to the sovereignty & independence of nations, in Europe and elsewhere... No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations."
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Keir Starmer did everything he could to be US poodle and his strategy has ended in total humiliation. Both him and Farage are puppets of a hostile foreign nation.
It's obvious that if someone is a bully - you don't just keep appeasing them.
Disastrous strategy by Labour.
It's obvious that if someone is a bully - you don't just keep appeasing them.
Disastrous strategy by Labour.
January 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Keir Starmer did everything he could to be US poodle and his strategy has ended in total humiliation. Both him and Farage are puppets of a hostile foreign nation.
It's obvious that if someone is a bully - you don't just keep appeasing them.
Disastrous strategy by Labour.
It's obvious that if someone is a bully - you don't just keep appeasing them.
Disastrous strategy by Labour.
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Even my nan hates Keir Starmer and she has no interest in politics. Starmer’s negative reach is impeccable. Labour are the politics of division and hate, of lies and deception, of dodgy deals with Donald.
The Greens are offering hope. It’s a dark day, but there is light at the end of this tunnel 💚
The Greens are offering hope. It’s a dark day, but there is light at the end of this tunnel 💚
January 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Even my nan hates Keir Starmer and she has no interest in politics. Starmer’s negative reach is impeccable. Labour are the politics of division and hate, of lies and deception, of dodgy deals with Donald.
The Greens are offering hope. It’s a dark day, but there is light at the end of this tunnel 💚
The Greens are offering hope. It’s a dark day, but there is light at the end of this tunnel 💚
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With More Crazy Trump Tarriffs, now is the time to REJOIN the European Union!
Complete the survey, let’s be rid of the Trump Terror.
therejoineuparty.com/do-the-survey/
Complete the survey, let’s be rid of the Trump Terror.
therejoineuparty.com/do-the-survey/
January 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
With More Crazy Trump Tarriffs, now is the time to REJOIN the European Union!
Complete the survey, let’s be rid of the Trump Terror.
therejoineuparty.com/do-the-survey/
Complete the survey, let’s be rid of the Trump Terror.
therejoineuparty.com/do-the-survey/
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The state of Englands roads are a disgrace.
Two new tyres required after pothole punctures.
The amount of temporary lights would give you the impression somethings being done.
It aint.
Two new tyres required after pothole punctures.
The amount of temporary lights would give you the impression somethings being done.
It aint.
January 17, 2026 at 8:07 PM
The state of Englands roads are a disgrace.
Two new tyres required after pothole punctures.
The amount of temporary lights would give you the impression somethings being done.
It aint.
Two new tyres required after pothole punctures.
The amount of temporary lights would give you the impression somethings being done.
It aint.
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That historical foundation is White Supremacy. It's only when white people get killed proecting not-white people that anyone sees the killing that has been going on since reconstruction...to sum up. Better said in the video.
This is the missing element from media. Using Gestapo, to explain what’s happening in the US, is to ignore the historical foundation of the country.
January 17, 2026 at 10:28 AM
That historical foundation is White Supremacy. It's only when white people get killed proecting not-white people that anyone sees the killing that has been going on since reconstruction...to sum up. Better said in the video.
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Just checked in with the Daily Mail ahead of my show later (so you don’t have to). Can confirm that they still mainly hate trans people, but still have enough hate left for Meghan Markle and Ed Milliband. Oh and Reform are ‘centre right’ and Labour are ‘socialism’ apparently.
January 17, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Just checked in with the Daily Mail ahead of my show later (so you don’t have to). Can confirm that they still mainly hate trans people, but still have enough hate left for Meghan Markle and Ed Milliband. Oh and Reform are ‘centre right’ and Labour are ‘socialism’ apparently.
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So the question now is this: who are you going to trust?
Doctors and PhDs who did the research, all specialising in foetal and maternal health?
Or an orange, geriatric former game-show host with multiple criminal convictions who famously struggles to pronounce the word “nuclear”?
Doctors and PhDs who did the research, all specialising in foetal and maternal health?
Or an orange, geriatric former game-show host with multiple criminal convictions who famously struggles to pronounce the word “nuclear”?
![Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting
Trump autism claims
Philippa Roxby and Jim Reed - Health reporters
[Credit: Getty Images]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ayrk5krn5ytvrb34e4et2e73/bafkreifk2azc4c37wwazdburisym3ozdl2mvjh3ht3qmuccnlqdgmjc3oy@jpeg)
January 17, 2026 at 9:46 AM
So the question now is this: who are you going to trust?
Doctors and PhDs who did the research, all specialising in foetal and maternal health?
Or an orange, geriatric former game-show host with multiple criminal convictions who famously struggles to pronounce the word “nuclear”?
Doctors and PhDs who did the research, all specialising in foetal and maternal health?
Or an orange, geriatric former game-show host with multiple criminal convictions who famously struggles to pronounce the word “nuclear”?
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No surprise that the highest numbers of signatories are from Newark and Wilshire where Conservative MPs defected to Reform. But we should all care about this, it's an affront to democracy which needs fixing.
🚨By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party - lets get this to the 100,000 signatures needed
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...
petition.parliament.uk
January 17, 2026 at 9:46 AM
No surprise that the highest numbers of signatories are from Newark and Wilshire where Conservative MPs defected to Reform. But we should all care about this, it's an affront to democracy which needs fixing.
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This is the missing element from media. Using Gestapo, to explain what’s happening in the US, is to ignore the historical foundation of the country.
January 17, 2026 at 9:52 AM
This is the missing element from media. Using Gestapo, to explain what’s happening in the US, is to ignore the historical foundation of the country.
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As far as I can tell, we don’t give up on criminal law because some people break it. So, why do countries seem to be giving up on international law because the USA, Israel and other are choosing to break it? Isn’t this the exact moment when we need it most?
January 17, 2026 at 12:16 PM
As far as I can tell, we don’t give up on criminal law because some people break it. So, why do countries seem to be giving up on international law because the USA, Israel and other are choosing to break it? Isn’t this the exact moment when we need it most?
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Is This The Government's Last Chance to Control the AI Economy youtu.be/8QciSYz8VyE?...
The Government's Last Chance to Control the AI Economy
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Is This The Government's Last Chance to Control the AI Economy youtu.be/8QciSYz8VyE?...
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#Gambling - an industry out of control doing enormous damage to individuals and communities.
"Betfair may have made £200,000 commission on bets that Morford lost between 2018 and 2024, overlapping significantly with the period of his fraud."
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
"Betfair may have made £200,000 commission on bets that Morford lost between 2018 and 2024, overlapping significantly with the period of his fraud."
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Betfair urged to hand tens of thousands to victim of gambling fraudster
Betting exchange appeared to miss multiple opportunities to stop ‘VIP’ customer betting with stolen money
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:11 AM
#Gambling - an industry out of control doing enormous damage to individuals and communities.
"Betfair may have made £200,000 commission on bets that Morford lost between 2018 and 2024, overlapping significantly with the period of his fraud."
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
"Betfair may have made £200,000 commission on bets that Morford lost between 2018 and 2024, overlapping significantly with the period of his fraud."
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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The horrendous ghouls behind what will be a mass exercise of accumulation by dispossession, continuing the genocide & brutalising at a lower volume to dampen International condemnation & finish the job of robbing the Palestinians of their land for the tacky real estate investment of the ethnostate
White House announces Gaza ‘board of peace’ with Marco Rubio and Tony Blair
White House announces Gaza ‘board of peace’ with Marco Rubio and Tony Blair
Body chaired by Trump tasked with overseeing reconstruction of Gaza and transitional administration
The White House has released a list of officials appointed by Donald Trump to what he’s calling a “board of peace”, tasked with overseeing the reconstruction of Gaza, and its transitional administration.
The names included US secretary of state Marco Rubio, former British prime minister Tony Blair, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff, the White House said. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:25 AM
The horrendous ghouls behind what will be a mass exercise of accumulation by dispossession, continuing the genocide & brutalising at a lower volume to dampen International condemnation & finish the job of robbing the Palestinians of their land for the tacky real estate investment of the ethnostate
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All the racists crying bc the racist they elected will be wearing a different rosette from now on 😞
‘I have lost a friend’: Tories in Jenrick’s constituency shocked by defection to Reform
‘I have lost a friend’: Tories in Jenrick’s constituency shocked by defection to Reform
While voters in Jenrick’s Newark constituency were mixed on the decision, members of the local Conservatives felt betrayed
For Sam Smith, Thursday began as an ordinary day. The Conservative councillor was preparing for a budget scrutiny meeting at the Reform-led Nottinghamshire county council hall, where he is leader of the opposition, when he received a message from long-time friend Robert Jenrick.
The MP’s message to the Newark Conservative Association’s group chat queried what local pubs they could visit to oppose Labour’s hike on business rates. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:34 AM
All the racists crying bc the racist they elected will be wearing a different rosette from now on 😞