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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · 17m

30 years after Cool Britannia, we have ‘taken back control’, given up all our influence, seen the economy wither, are laughed at by the US President and we’re in the grip of ugly, uncreative nationalism - for no fucking reason whatsoever.

At least Geri Halliwell wore her flag with a bit of panache

Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 51m

BREAKING: “There is no doubting that the impact of Brexit is severe and long lasting” says Chancellor Rachel Reeves

It’s about time!

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s not forget when the Tories were last in office - according to international Human Rights Watch - the UK was on course to make the list of countries that abuse rather than protect human rights

We need to protect the ECHR, not leave it

youtu.be/ceukUFLBrFo?...

🚨UK will leave the ECHR if Tories win next election Kemi Badenoch has announced

YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 1d

One of the things I love about London is how inconquerable it is. There's just too much of it to ever believe you'll discover it all. I first stumbled on this mosaic a few months ago, about a minute's walk from the flat I've lived in for 8 years.

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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · 1d

If I had a pound for every time I said “Blimey I never knew this was here” while mooching around my home town, I could have retired years ago and spent my time creating mosaics in hidden corners of London…

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 2d

Nigel Farage went to Dulwich College which when he attended was more expensive than Eton

He earns £1.5m a year, 92% of which comes from dodgy donations

His girlfriend pays £885,000 in cash to buy houses but she's a waitress.

He's not a 'working man' he's very rich and corrupt

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 3d

The thing I'm "stunned" about is why this isn't the biggest domestic news item on every flipping platform

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...

'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny

Insiders have told Byline Times it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about his close aide's pro Russian statements

bylinetimes.com

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 2d

Michael Gove admits that post-Brexit trade deals were bad for farmers

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/country-and-...

Michael Gove admits that post-Brexit trade deals were bad for farmers

Michael Gove has admitted for the first time that the Australia and New Zealand trade deals negotiated by the former Tory government did not protect Britain’s farmers.

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · 2d

I forgot about GDPR

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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · 3d

Idiots all over will gladly vote for this even as their futures are gutted and consider it a win

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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · 3d

Every time another Reform candidate gets busted for assault, racism, battery or corruption Farage trots out the bad apple defence. He did the same during the election campaign. Either people are so unhappy they will buy that regardless or they really are hopelessly stupid.

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N C Irving @ncirving2.bsky.social · 4d

Someone once described the libertarian as like a house cat: wholly convinced of her own fierce independence while being entirely dependent on a system she neither understands nor appreciates.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 8d

🚀 @greenparty.org.uk has grown from 58,000 members in December to 86,000 today.

Six years ago, consistently polling around 2%. Now, above 10%.

Green councillors leapt from fewer than 200 to nearly 900.

Green MPs from one to four.

This is the beginning.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Good and bad news for Zack Polanski: the Green conference was a joy, but now hopes are stratospheric | Adam Ramsay

Members loved hearing from a leader who boldly reflects their views and isn’t afraid of the rightwing press. How far can he take the party?, says journalist and Green party member Adam Ramsay

www.theguardian.com

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 8d

Reform lied to get elected to Kent County Council.

They promised tax cuts in their election material.

The only tax councils have any real say over is council tax.

Refore are now saying they will increase council tax in Kent.

Failure to deliver on what they promised after just 5 months.

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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · 12d

I’ve just spent a week in Washington at a tech trade show - nobody is talking about any of this. Like Brexit a few years ago. Even on tariffs, which are affecting this industry - it’s uncomfortable conversation. A couple of people I know well admitted they voted for Trump; I wish I hadn’t asked

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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · 12d

I’m old enough to remember when politicians used to proudly try and do the right thing, rather than compete with each other to be the worst cunt in the room

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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · 12d

The face of someone who knows he has fooled nobody

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 13d

Republicans refused to keep health care subsidies for millions of Americans and then shut down the government.

The GOP chose chaos over coverage. This shutdown is entirely on them.

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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · 21d

As long as data is being manipulated by a media that survives and thrives on misery and outrage, and as long as we have an almost total absence of critical thinking education in schools and beyond, we will never get back to the politics of truth or a media with any credibility whatsoever.

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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · 25d

It’s all a bit too Judean People’s Front for my liking

a group of men are sitting next to each other with the words `` splitter '' written in white letters .

ALT: a group of men are sitting next to each other with the words `` splitter '' written in white letters .

media.tenor.com

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Steve @oneeyedwayne.bsky.social · 29d

Those of a certain age should remember to get up and stretch every three hours

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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · 29d

Big deal. People point out his lies constantly. Left leaning broadcaster C4 putting out a showreel isn’t going to move the needle whatsoever

Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · Sep 9

Because the idiotic readers of that toilet paper have powerful opinions, useless long term memories and no critical thinking skills whatsofuckingever

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Martha Scargill @marthaskargill.bsky.social · Sep 8

Why would there be a bottom if there is nobody close to this monster to point that shit out? He’s only doing this because he knows he will get away with it. Fucking spineless

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · Sep 8

Bravo Banksy. 👏

“A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London.”

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Sep 8

People are exhausted.

Our high streets, public spaces, whole communities left unloved.

Blaming migrants won’t fix this.

Tackling inequality will. Tax the super-rich. Fund public services.

#DrawTheLine

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

‘We have to tell an alternative story’: Green leader Polanski chats to Nigel Farage’s constituents

Visit to Clacton-on-Sea part of social media strategy that Zack Polanski feels can rebut Reform’s rhetoric

www.theguardian.com

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