GeoffAlan4
@geoffalan4.bsky.social
Old, left wing, constantly amazed how stupid some people can be. Atheist these past 55 years. Please don't come bothering me with your gods. I have a slight age related tremor, so please allow me a few typos. UK based.
I do sincerely hope Zack's correct.
This is the New Common Sense. Politicians who can actually look at a situation, notice how bad it is, and propose a solution which makes things better for everyone.
People are choosing a politics of decency, courage and imagination.
They’re choosing a politics that doesn’t scapegoat the vulnerable or remain quiet on injustice.
People are choosing to make hope normal again.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
They’re choosing a politics that doesn’t scapegoat the vulnerable or remain quiet on injustice.
People are choosing to make hope normal again.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
December 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I do sincerely hope Zack's correct.
And another fascist bites the dust!
Reform UK Council leader quits following social media probe
Staffordshire council leader quits after social media probe - BBC News
Ian Cooper had already had his Reform UK membership revoked by the party.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
And another fascist bites the dust!
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"Tucked into a new...defense policy bill is a provision that seeks to compel the Defense Department to turn over the full, unedited videos of the strikes to the House and Senate armed services committees. If it doesn’t, Congress would limit Hegseth’s travel budget." edition.cnn.com/2025/12/09/p...
Analysis: It’s Epstein all over again on Trump and the boat strikes video | CNN Politics
If there is nothing truly damaging to President Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein files, he and his administration did a great job of making it look like there could be.
edition.cnn.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"Tucked into a new...defense policy bill is a provision that seeks to compel the Defense Department to turn over the full, unedited videos of the strikes to the House and Senate armed services committees. If it doesn’t, Congress would limit Hegseth’s travel budget." edition.cnn.com/2025/12/09/p...
Good!
'Lammy Must Ditch Plan To Scrap Jury Trials Or Face Embarrassing Defeat', Warns Senior Labour MP
Writing for HuffPost UK, Karl Turner MP says there are other ways to clear the courts backlog
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lammy-...
Writing for HuffPost UK, Karl Turner MP says there are other ways to clear the courts backlog
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lammy-...
'Lammy Must Ditch Plan To Scrap Jury Trials Or Face Embarrassing Defeat', Warns Senior Labour MP
Writing for HuffPost UK, Karl Turner MP says there are other ways to clear the courts backlog.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Good!
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Brilliant piece by @labourlewis.bsky.social on why the Nigel Farage racism allegations matter.
If we end up rewarding a politics based on the instincts of a racist schoolyard bully, we should't be surprised at what follows bylinetimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
If we end up rewarding a politics based on the instincts of a racist schoolyard bully, we should't be surprised at what follows bylinetimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
'If Nigel Farage's Racism Is Forgotten It Will Give Him Permission for Far Worse'
When someone tells you who they are, over and over again, it is wise to listen, argues Clive Lewis MP
bylinetimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Brilliant piece by @labourlewis.bsky.social on why the Nigel Farage racism allegations matter.
If we end up rewarding a politics based on the instincts of a racist schoolyard bully, we should't be surprised at what follows bylinetimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
If we end up rewarding a politics based on the instincts of a racist schoolyard bully, we should't be surprised at what follows bylinetimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
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To be honest, I never ever remember anyone making jokes about the holocaust in the 70s.
I DO remember the police guarding hundreds of NF members doing a Nazi salute on the roof of a pub opposite the Rock Against Racism concert in Victoria Park
They weren’t joking
Real Nazis are still around
I DO remember the police guarding hundreds of NF members doing a Nazi salute on the roof of a pub opposite the Rock Against Racism concert in Victoria Park
They weren’t joking
Real Nazis are still around
I remember the kids who made "jokey" Hitler salutes in school. They were utter cunts in every other aspect of their personalities, too.
It's not an excuse, it's a confession.
It's not an excuse, it's a confession.
You know I actually find it really intriguing that a bunch of British upper class people are coming out of the closet to admit that as children they made "jokey" Hitler salutes, because I was once (if in another country) the child on the receiving end of that kind of "jokey" antisemitism.
December 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
To be honest, I never ever remember anyone making jokes about the holocaust in the 70s.
I DO remember the police guarding hundreds of NF members doing a Nazi salute on the roof of a pub opposite the Rock Against Racism concert in Victoria Park
They weren’t joking
Real Nazis are still around
I DO remember the police guarding hundreds of NF members doing a Nazi salute on the roof of a pub opposite the Rock Against Racism concert in Victoria Park
They weren’t joking
Real Nazis are still around
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Reposted by GeoffAlan4
Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, the U.K has just generated a record amount of clean, domestic wind energy.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
December 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, the U.K has just generated a record amount of clean, domestic wind energy.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
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UK households cut spending at fastest pace in 5 years.
Average real wage stuck at 2008 level.
Energy, water, broadband, rents, grocery, dentist, vets prices rising at more than CPI.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't rebuild without redistribution.
Average real wage stuck at 2008 level.
Energy, water, broadband, rents, grocery, dentist, vets prices rising at more than CPI.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't rebuild without redistribution.
UK households cut spending at fastest pace in almost five years, says Barclays
Bank reports 1.1% drop in card spending despite Black Friday boost for retailers
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:29 AM
UK households cut spending at fastest pace in 5 years.
Average real wage stuck at 2008 level.
Energy, water, broadband, rents, grocery, dentist, vets prices rising at more than CPI.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't rebuild without redistribution.
Average real wage stuck at 2008 level.
Energy, water, broadband, rents, grocery, dentist, vets prices rising at more than CPI.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't rebuild without redistribution.
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So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform campaign for Farage’s Clacton seat was a ‘juggernaut’, say candidates
Defeated Tory and Labour rivals describe force of Reform ‘machine’ as police assess claims of overspending
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour.
Govts stigmatize people claiming benefits as scroungers, claim fraud is rife.
Silence on corporate welfare, tax abuse by corporations/rich. HMRC failed to collect over £500bn tax since 2010.
Govts stigmatize people claiming benefits as scroungers, claim fraud is rife.
Silence on corporate welfare, tax abuse by corporations/rich. HMRC failed to collect over £500bn tax since 2010.
Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
Starmer’s ailing government is happy to pursue ideas like cutting Motability, but all ministers will do is damage lives and themselves, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour.
Govts stigmatize people claiming benefits as scroungers, claim fraud is rife.
Silence on corporate welfare, tax abuse by corporations/rich. HMRC failed to collect over £500bn tax since 2010.
Govts stigmatize people claiming benefits as scroungers, claim fraud is rife.
Silence on corporate welfare, tax abuse by corporations/rich. HMRC failed to collect over £500bn tax since 2010.
Given what we now know about the guy, who in their right mind would buy one?
Surely even fleet buyers don't want their company associated with the man or his firm?
Surely even fleet buyers don't want their company associated with the man or his firm?
New figures show Tesla's sales struggles are continuing
December 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Given what we now know about the guy, who in their right mind would buy one?
Surely even fleet buyers don't want their company associated with the man or his firm?
Surely even fleet buyers don't want their company associated with the man or his firm?
Yet another 'No shit Sherlock' moment from the fascist GBNews!
“GB News Accused of ‘Circling the Wagons’ to Downplay Nigel Farage Racism Scandal Engulfing Their Star Presenter.
The Reform UK leader is being paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to present shows on the channel”
No surprises there
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/g...
The Reform UK leader is being paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to present shows on the channel”
No surprises there
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/g...
December 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Yet another 'No shit Sherlock' moment from the fascist GBNews!
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It’s pretty bad when the only person praising your military doctrine is Vladimir Putin.
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
Tell Congress to Impeach Trump
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
It’s pretty bad when the only person praising your military doctrine is Vladimir Putin.
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
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‘A move towards an authoritarian state’: what those with trial experience think of removing juries
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
‘A move towards an authoritarian state’: what those with trial experience think of removing juries
David Lammy plans to cut the number of jury trials in England and Wales. A defendant, a victim, a barrister, a KC, a judge and a juror have concerns
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
‘A move towards an authoritarian state’: what those with trial experience think of removing juries
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
No shit Sherlock!
Quelle surprise!
Quelle surprise!
The allegations come from a former Reform councillor who served on Farage's campaign team.
December 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
No shit Sherlock!
Quelle surprise!
Quelle surprise!
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People should note that Voloshyn tried to disguise Gill’s bribes as ‘media payments’
Do we know how much Farage received for his regular appearance on RT/Russia Today around the time of Brexit?
Do we know how much Farage received for his regular appearance on RT/Russia Today around the time of Brexit?
Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
People should note that Voloshyn tried to disguise Gill’s bribes as ‘media payments’
Do we know how much Farage received for his regular appearance on RT/Russia Today around the time of Brexit?
Do we know how much Farage received for his regular appearance on RT/Russia Today around the time of Brexit?
Rotten to the core and from the top!
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Rotten to the core and from the top!
Follow the money trail!
Reform is not on the people's side, they're in the pay of foreigners who wish the UK ill.
Reform is not on the people's side, they're in the pay of foreigners who wish the UK ill.
Around two thirds of Reform's money has come from overseas | me with @catneilan.bsky.social 📰 observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform’s record £9m crypto donation is just the latest offering from abroad | The Observer
observer.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Follow the money trail!
Reform is not on the people's side, they're in the pay of foreigners who wish the UK ill.
Reform is not on the people's side, they're in the pay of foreigners who wish the UK ill.
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Its really telling how the PLP have no answer to Green aside from 'You don't understand, you're not in the club 😏' and it's not going to end well for them.
Emily Thornberry makes an incredibly patronising, smug video on Labour account on Instagram - even by her standards!
These Labour ministers with Reform- just can't seem to stop talking about the Green Party.
And it's just making membership rise & rise!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
These Labour ministers with Reform- just can't seem to stop talking about the Green Party.
And it's just making membership rise & rise!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Its really telling how the PLP have no answer to Green aside from 'You don't understand, you're not in the club 😏' and it's not going to end well for them.
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The Justice Department has 13 days to release the Epstein documents. The FBI paid nearly $1M in overtime to redact the FILES. Do you think congress will actually get to see everything? I highly doubt it. 🔄
December 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The Justice Department has 13 days to release the Epstein documents. The FBI paid nearly $1M in overtime to redact the FILES. Do you think congress will actually get to see everything? I highly doubt it. 🔄
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How to buy yourself a needy malignant narcissist? Just offer him a phony, made up "Peace Prize" & he's all your's!!!
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
How to buy yourself a needy malignant narcissist? Just offer him a phony, made up "Peace Prize" & he's all your's!!!
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
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Typical CEO In Chumplandia......
December 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Typical CEO In Chumplandia......
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Putins playbook! Assassination attempt thwarted!
Zelenskyy,
“No one stands alone, together we can stand!”
https://youtu.be/3Y1QRlj6b78?si=s2OS1_WctguWHVma
Zelenskyy,
“No one stands alone, together we can stand!”
https://youtu.be/3Y1QRlj6b78?si=s2OS1_WctguWHVma
December 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Putins playbook! Assassination attempt thwarted!
Zelenskyy,
“No one stands alone, together we can stand!”
https://youtu.be/3Y1QRlj6b78?si=s2OS1_WctguWHVma
Zelenskyy,
“No one stands alone, together we can stand!”
https://youtu.be/3Y1QRlj6b78?si=s2OS1_WctguWHVma