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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 43m

Imagine if you were at work and someone walked in and handed you a large amount of money, and said actually while you are working you could work for me too.

You'd be fired on the spot.

Why aren't politicians?

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Normal Island News @normalisland.co.uk · 8m

BREAKING: Maccabi Tel Aviv says it will not accept any away ticket allocation for its fans because the UK is so antisemitic that Israelis can't even chant "death to Arabs" and trash cities without the woke mob kicking up a fuss x

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Matt Widox @widox80.bsky.social · 10h

Is Peston suggesting that Western democracies (albeit, apartheid states) should get a free pass on genocide?

This raises all kinds of questions, not least over whether, if equally capable of committing crimes against humanity, liberal democracy has any value other than being a Get Out of Jail card

BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 13h

Peston cuts Zack Polanski off because Zack points out that yes Israel should be boycotted because they Torture Western citizens, including from the UK.

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 6m

Zack Polanski made a good point on Peston last night that Reform, Conservative, Labour want you to ignore.

If you want to reduce immigration you must increase skills training in the UK.

You don't just cutoff immigration.

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Marwood @andmarwood.bsky.social · 4h

#Starmer
10 Labour Leadership Pledges

2. Social justice
Support the abolition of tuition fees and invest in lifelong learning.

And just look how good the rest of the pledge is...

Keir Starmer, Another Future Is Possible
10 Labour Leadership Pledges

2. Social justice
Abolish Universal Credit and end the Tories’ cruel sanctions regime. Set a national goal for wellbeing to make health as important as GDP; Invest in services that help shift to a preventative approach. Stand up for universal services and defend our NHS. Support the abolition of tuition fees and invest in lifelong learning.

Signed,
Keir Starmer

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 17h

The revelations in the memoir of Epstein whistleblower Virginia Giuffre, published tomorrow, show that every time ‘Prince’ is used in connection with ‘Andrew’ it is a monument to how the powerful can abuse those without power. The title needs to go. But that’s only part of it. 🧵

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 17h

The King needs to make the decision and an Act of Parliament passed to strip him of the title so there is no longer any of that unearned respect so prevalent in the British class system.

Alongside that there needs to be an investigation into Andrew’s opaque finances.

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Greens Organise @greensorganise.bsky.social · 2h

Greens are shifting the debate.

Next we shift power.

Join greensorganise.uk

Large text reads:
It’s moving and an arrow pointing left.
Underneath Zack Polanski pushes a box labelled “Overton Window” away from Nigel Farage while trampling on crumpled papers Reform UK.

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 6h

This is what democracy looks like 🍉

BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 13h

Peston cuts Zack Polanski off because Zack points out that yes Israel should be boycotted because they Torture Western citizens, including from the UK.

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 21m

Bob Vylan doesn't regret chanting "Death, death to the IDF."

Why should he, Israelis chant "Death to arabs," constantly.

Do we have Free Speech or not?

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Emily Shepherd @emi.ly · 3h

The Government have the stats. She's just lying.

Emily Shepherd @emi.ly · 2d

In 2023/24, the UK issued 825 separate football banning orders, mostly for England-to-England hooliganism and troubles, which we have a strong focus on condemning in this country.

Football ban orders for public safety are *very common* in the UK.

Source: www.gov.uk/government/s...

www.gov.uk

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 3h

Greens up to 15% in new YouGov poll. Their highest ever rating, now level with the Lib Dems and just two points short of the Conservatives

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20h

Glad to hear Keir Starmer is finally making the right decision to attend climate talks.

Now let's talk about taxing wealth.

Labour is under pressure not only from Reform but from the green party

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Mr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 16h

In a mind blowing lack of human decency, sewer dwelling Shadow Home Office minister Katie Lam said some immigrants living legally in the UK should be deported to leave the country more "culturally coherent".
Disgusting human being.

A photo of the disgraceful sewer dwelling Tory shadow home secretary Katie Lam.

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · 6h

"Andrew – whatever title he chooses, whatever notepaper he writes on – is still Prince Andrew, and lives in a 30-bedroom house on the Royal estate."

Why Prince Andrew remains a thorn in the Royal family's side, despite dropping his titles

www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/arro...

'Arrogant, entitled and stupid': Prince Andrew drops titles, but remains in 'cloud of disbelief' | The News Agents

An autobiography of Virginia Giuffre details the abuse she experienced at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein, and makes new allegations against Prince Andrew. What next for the former Duke of York, after…

www.thenewsagents.co.uk

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Syd Barhey Esq. FCA. #FBPE @barheys.bsky.social · 17h

And here's the thing - you are practically inviting a riot to take place now - because those intent on making a point will do so.

Nandy and Starmer should be for the chop as should every other MP who supports this ridiculous plan

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 5h

In the 80s English hooliganism was so bad that every English CLUB was banned from playing in Europe.

Only someone who knows absolutely nothing about football would call this 'Unprecedented'

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 5h

'Unprecedented'? They banned away fans from a Maccabi Tel Aviv home match at the start of this month.

Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 20h

Lisa Nandy: "He's right to say that it is unprecedented in recent times that an entire group of away supporters have been entirely banned from a game"

Unprecedented in recent times? In 2023 Legia Warsaw fans were banned from a game at Villa Park.

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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 19h

I see that our government is still fighting for the rights of violent football hooligans, despite all the evidence.

Keep digging holes, Sir Keir, deeper and deeper.

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Wil @wilgog.bsky.social · 5h

They can see the risk, but can't do anything about it because their boss - Netanyahu- has given them their orders.

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 5h

Reform UK in Kent was supposed to be the flagship, their ‘shop window’.

Leader Linden Kemkaran has created chaos, losing 7 councillors since May, DOGE finding little and being declared a failure, and is considering raising council tax.

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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 16h

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Harmonica 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇪🇺 @harmonica2.bsky.social · 5h

The robbery at the Louvre - real Mission Impossible stuff I thought. Years of planning, highly sophisticated equipment, athletic guys dressed in black being lowered through ceiling, lasers and all that.

Seems basically a couple of guys climbed a ladder, broke a window, grabbed the jewels and ran.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 5h

Tackling the cost of living crisis goes hand in hand with tackling the climate crisis.

We need food security, insulated homes, and cheap renewable energy.

Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 6h

UK food inflation is being driven by climate change-induced extreme weather, driving up price of butter, milk, beef, chocolate & coffee

The price rises in those staples is contributing 40% of overall food inflation

Climate change is hitting peoples' pockets, right now

www.ft.com/content/ced8...

Five staples fuelling UK food inflation as climate risks rise, study finds

Findings challenge narrative that food price growth is being driven by higher taxes and wage costs

www.ft.com

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 5h

4m people in England & Wales spend more on essentials than they earn.

580,000 have £50 left at the end of the month.

Result of low wages/benefits, austerity, unchecked profiteering.

1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.

Poverty is a political choice.

Millions in households in England and Wales are stuck in the red, says charity

Citizens Advice says 4 million people spending more on essentials than they earn amid ever-increasing bills

www.theguardian.com

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