Malcolm Bond 🔶
@malcolmjb.bsky.social
Sunderland Liberal Democrat, #SAFC #LakeDistrict #Labradors, personal acc.
Hetton, Sunderland by-election:
Reform: 1270
Independent: 689
Labour: 611
Liberal Dems 113
Cons: 61
Reform: 1270
Independent: 689
Labour: 611
Liberal Dems 113
Cons: 61
November 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Hetton, Sunderland by-election:
Reform: 1270
Independent: 689
Labour: 611
Liberal Dems 113
Cons: 61
Reform: 1270
Independent: 689
Labour: 611
Liberal Dems 113
Cons: 61
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It’s catastrophic that a security breach of this size and significance could occur at the MoD under the Conservatives’ watch, putting lives at risk.
Keir Starmer must launch a full public inquiry and ensure no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of answers.
Keir Starmer must launch a full public inquiry and ensure no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of answers.
July 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It’s catastrophic that a security breach of this size and significance could occur at the MoD under the Conservatives’ watch, putting lives at risk.
Keir Starmer must launch a full public inquiry and ensure no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of answers.
Keir Starmer must launch a full public inquiry and ensure no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of answers.
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Let's be absolutely clear what the Government's 'concessions' to the Welfare Bill mean:
If you currently have a condition like Parkinsons or MS then you will get support to wash and cook for yourself. But someone diagnosed next year gets nothing.
This is just utterly appalling.
If you currently have a condition like Parkinsons or MS then you will get support to wash and cook for yourself. But someone diagnosed next year gets nothing.
This is just utterly appalling.
June 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Let's be absolutely clear what the Government's 'concessions' to the Welfare Bill mean:
If you currently have a condition like Parkinsons or MS then you will get support to wash and cook for yourself. But someone diagnosed next year gets nothing.
This is just utterly appalling.
If you currently have a condition like Parkinsons or MS then you will get support to wash and cook for yourself. But someone diagnosed next year gets nothing.
This is just utterly appalling.
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Starmer cuts foreign aid for baby vaccinations to 40% less than Boris Johnson
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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Scientists criticise cut in UK funding for global vaccination group
Five-year £1.25bn pledge to Gavi is 40% cut in real terms, which experts say will cost lives in developing countries
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Starmer cuts foreign aid for baby vaccinations to 40% less than Boris Johnson
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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Cheers was brilliant, and Norm a star
George Wendt, who starred as the beer-loving Norm in the classic sitcom Cheers, has died at the age of 76.
The actor died Tuesday morning at his home, his family confirmed.
The actor died Tuesday morning at his home, his family confirmed.
George Wendt death: Norm from Cheers dies aged 76
Wendt starred as Norm in the classic sitcom
www.the-independent.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Cheers was brilliant, and Norm a star
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This govt once again putting profits of multi national corps above public health.
What is the point of a government that doesn't act on the nations best interest?
www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
What is the point of a government that doesn't act on the nations best interest?
www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms
Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed after campaign by global food firms
www.theguardian.com
May 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
This govt once again putting profits of multi national corps above public health.
What is the point of a government that doesn't act on the nations best interest?
www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
What is the point of a government that doesn't act on the nations best interest?
www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
Generally supportive of Stephen’s comments, but public parks should be public and presumption you live in a Georgian house is irrelevant ( most of us don’t ). Disappointing that comments are disabled by a journalist.
May 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Generally supportive of Stephen’s comments, but public parks should be public and presumption you live in a Georgian house is irrelevant ( most of us don’t ). Disappointing that comments are disabled by a journalist.
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Amazing news that the Home Office has apparently worked out how to bring hundreds of thousands of native UK workers into the care industry
May 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Amazing news that the Home Office has apparently worked out how to bring hundreds of thousands of native UK workers into the care industry
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An inevitable consequence when we left the EU unfortunately
My take on today’s UK-US trade deal. The UK is a small weak country. It does what small weak countries do, which is to escape the bully, to pay the Dane-geld.
Standing up for the multilateral rules-based trading system will have to be left for others.
Standing up for the multilateral rules-based trading system will have to be left for others.
Britain’s trade deal with Trump may not be good news for the world
[FREE TO READ] Starmer’s choice undermines multilateralism and poses risks to the UK
on.ft.com
May 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
An inevitable consequence when we left the EU unfortunately
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🇨🇦 A good set of final polls means the Liberals' chances of winning tomorrow's election have jumped up to 88% in our forecast
April 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🇨🇦 A good set of final polls means the Liberals' chances of winning tomorrow's election have jumped up to 88% in our forecast
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According to Kemi Badenoch, a Lib Dem is someone who’s good at fixing their church roof and is liked by their community.
I couldn’t agree more.
I couldn’t agree more.
Kemi Badenoch says Lib Dems are people who fix church roofs. Yes: that’s why we’re popular and she isn‘t | Ed Davey
It may baffle our rivals, but we are proud to be local representatives who care about their communities, says Ed Davey, leader of the Lib Dems
www.theguardian.com
April 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
According to Kemi Badenoch, a Lib Dem is someone who’s good at fixing their church roof and is liked by their community.
I couldn’t agree more.
I couldn’t agree more.
“It is genuinely absurd to have an election with that kind of spread decided by first past the post. Unjustifiable.”
For for the West of England mayoralty More in Common have:
Lab: 23%
Con: 21%
Reform: 18%
Green: 18%
LD: 15%
It is genuinely absurd to have an election with that kind of spread decided by first past the post. Unjustifiable.
Lab: 23%
Con: 21%
Reform: 18%
Green: 18%
LD: 15%
It is genuinely absurd to have an election with that kind of spread decided by first past the post. Unjustifiable.
UPDATED post:
I've added new mayoral polling from YouGov and More in Common to my comprehensive local elections preview post. And I've also changed a few predictions for councils.
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I've added new mayoral polling from YouGov and More in Common to my comprehensive local elections preview post. And I've also changed a few predictions for councils.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/l...
April 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
“It is genuinely absurd to have an election with that kind of spread decided by first past the post. Unjustifiable.”
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Weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall's market capitalization overtook automotive behemoth Volkswagen Group yesterday, a sign of Germany's economic shift from cars to defense.
German defense giant Rheinmetall overtakes VW valuation
Germany’s economic agenda is shifting from cars to defense as the United States retreats and Russia threatens.
ow.ly
March 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall's market capitalization overtook automotive behemoth Volkswagen Group yesterday, a sign of Germany's economic shift from cars to defense.
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Crikey if this whole stunt didn't get sadder and sadder with each passing moment
March 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Crikey if this whole stunt didn't get sadder and sadder with each passing moment
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PMQs review: Badenoch arrives unprepared, again
The leader of the opposition was outperformed by the Liberal Democrats' Ed Davey.
🖊️ Rachel Cunliffe
The leader of the opposition was outperformed by the Liberal Democrats' Ed Davey.
🖊️ Rachel Cunliffe
PMQs review: Badenoch arrives unprepared, again
The leader of the opposition was outperformed by the Liberal Democrats' Ed Davey.
www.newstatesman.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
PMQs review: Badenoch arrives unprepared, again
The leader of the opposition was outperformed by the Liberal Democrats' Ed Davey.
🖊️ Rachel Cunliffe
The leader of the opposition was outperformed by the Liberal Democrats' Ed Davey.
🖊️ Rachel Cunliffe
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Right now, Kemi Badenoch is doing more to defend JD Vance than the US is doing to defend Ukraine.
March 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Right now, Kemi Badenoch is doing more to defend JD Vance than the US is doing to defend Ukraine.
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No evidence was found that physician associates add value in primary care or that anaesthetic associates add value in anaesthetics; some evidence suggested that they do not
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Almost no evidence that employing physician associates in NHS is safe - researchers
Experts said studies relating to the role of PAs and anaesthetic associates (AAs) were severely lacking
www.independent.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
No evidence was found that physician associates add value in primary care or that anaesthetic associates add value in anaesthetics; some evidence suggested that they do not
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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"By increasing military spending, Starmer is trying to make himself look strong, but he will only end up strengthening his enemies."
@graceblakeley.bsky.social for Zeteo, on a Labour government's shameful decision to cut foreign aid while increasing defense spending, to try and fend off Farage!
@graceblakeley.bsky.social for Zeteo, on a Labour government's shameful decision to cut foreign aid while increasing defense spending, to try and fend off Farage!
Cutting Aid to Impress Trump? Keir Starmer Is Only Strengthening His Enemies
The British prime minister is foolishly trying to fend off the right by also increasing defense spending.
zeteo.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
"By increasing military spending, Starmer is trying to make himself look strong, but he will only end up strengthening his enemies."
@graceblakeley.bsky.social for Zeteo, on a Labour government's shameful decision to cut foreign aid while increasing defense spending, to try and fend off Farage!
@graceblakeley.bsky.social for Zeteo, on a Labour government's shameful decision to cut foreign aid while increasing defense spending, to try and fend off Farage!
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The US just voted alongside Russia, Belarus and North Korea against a UN resolution to support Ukraine.
This is a wake-up call for all those cheerleading Trump in our country.
This is a wake-up call for all those cheerleading Trump in our country.
February 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The US just voted alongside Russia, Belarus and North Korea against a UN resolution to support Ukraine.
This is a wake-up call for all those cheerleading Trump in our country.
This is a wake-up call for all those cheerleading Trump in our country.
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I wonder if JD Vance is planning to lecture his boss’s buddy Vladimir Putin on democracy and free speech. 🤔
February 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I wonder if JD Vance is planning to lecture his boss’s buddy Vladimir Putin on democracy and free speech. 🤔
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Screw Google for capitulating to this childish nonsense.
February 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Screw Google for capitulating to this childish nonsense.
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No-one can doubt Chris Philp's work ethic after he crashed the economy in just 39 days as Treasury minister under Liz Truss.
January 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
No-one can doubt Chris Philp's work ethic after he crashed the economy in just 39 days as Treasury minister under Liz Truss.
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The state of Kemi Badenoch’s response to the sentencing, confirming there is no topic, however serious, that she will do the minimum of research on.
January 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The state of Kemi Badenoch’s response to the sentencing, confirming there is no topic, however serious, that she will do the minimum of research on.