Michele
@michele67.bsky.social
Happily married, Northern Irish living in France, owned by a Golden Retriever and two cats. Atheist. Vegetarian. Don’t do weed or crypto.
Billionaires shouldn’t be a thing, their greed is the problem.
No DMs please.
Billionaires shouldn’t be a thing, their greed is the problem.
No DMs please.
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It takes an obscene amount of hubris to lecture the BBC when you have The Telegraph’s record on truth-telling.
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
The Telegraph’s BBC hypocrisy
A paper that knows a thing or two about editorial f*ck-ups...
writesbright.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It takes an obscene amount of hubris to lecture the BBC when you have The Telegraph’s record on truth-telling.
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
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Want to know why the prisons system seems to be suddenly falling apart?
Well, it's not sudden. It's just suddenly being REPORTED. This rot was a deliberate policy choice, and I kept the receipts. Because I'm not the BBC.
(A note on what Tories did to cause this, from The Decade In Tory)
Well, it's not sudden. It's just suddenly being REPORTED. This rot was a deliberate policy choice, and I kept the receipts. Because I'm not the BBC.
(A note on what Tories did to cause this, from The Decade In Tory)
November 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Want to know why the prisons system seems to be suddenly falling apart?
Well, it's not sudden. It's just suddenly being REPORTED. This rot was a deliberate policy choice, and I kept the receipts. Because I'm not the BBC.
(A note on what Tories did to cause this, from The Decade In Tory)
Well, it's not sudden. It's just suddenly being REPORTED. This rot was a deliberate policy choice, and I kept the receipts. Because I'm not the BBC.
(A note on what Tories did to cause this, from The Decade In Tory)
Just watching “The Real Hack”. If, as alleged, the hard drives and emails weren’t erased to suppress evidence, produce them.
Murdoch, produce the evidence you absolute pos in human form.
And if you could gift us your death for Christmas that would be awesome.
Murdoch, produce the evidence you absolute pos in human form.
And if you could gift us your death for Christmas that would be awesome.
November 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Just watching “The Real Hack”. If, as alleged, the hard drives and emails weren’t erased to suppress evidence, produce them.
Murdoch, produce the evidence you absolute pos in human form.
And if you could gift us your death for Christmas that would be awesome.
Murdoch, produce the evidence you absolute pos in human form.
And if you could gift us your death for Christmas that would be awesome.
#BBC thanks to you all for supporting us in our programming, thanks to you we can whitewash Tory austerity, promote Reform UK and pretend that the shitshow of today is the fault of the current government.
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
#BBC thanks to you all for supporting us in our programming, thanks to you we can whitewash Tory austerity, promote Reform UK and pretend that the shitshow of today is the fault of the current government.
Absolutely wonderful. 👏
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Absolutely wonderful. 👏
Funny how this hasn’t been reported in brexit UK 🤔
Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group
www.euractiv.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Funny how this hasn’t been reported in brexit UK 🤔
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax breaks for Big pharma: 38d.gs/big_pharma_df
Sign the petition: End the tax break for big pharma like GlaxoSmithKline at the Autumn budget
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax break...
38d.gs
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax breaks for Big pharma: 38d.gs/big_pharma_df
And this right here is why billionaires need to be taxed out of existence.
Their greed can never be satiated and they’re terrified that someone might just have the balls to redistribute wealth.
Their greed can never be satiated and they’re terrified that someone might just have the balls to redistribute wealth.
At least 26 billionaires donated to groups opposing Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who is the Democratic New York City mayoral candidate.
These Are The Billionaires Donors Behind Tuesday’s Elections
At least 26 billionaires donated to groups opposing Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who is the Democratic New York City mayoral candidate.
www.forbes.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
And this right here is why billionaires need to be taxed out of existence.
Their greed can never be satiated and they’re terrified that someone might just have the balls to redistribute wealth.
Their greed can never be satiated and they’re terrified that someone might just have the balls to redistribute wealth.
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Petition: Ban the public sale of fireworks!
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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Erf, it’s the same thing in France.
There’s a petition to ask the gvt to leave that nazi site, but it didn’t gain a lot of traction 😔
bsky.app/profile/epin...
#extwitter #twitter
There’s a petition to ask the gvt to leave that nazi site, but it didn’t gain a lot of traction 😔
bsky.app/profile/epin...
#extwitter #twitter
Pensez à signer la pétition pour que le gouvernement cesse de communiquer sur cette plateforme :
petitions.assemblee-nationale.fr/initiatives/... 🗳
#Twitter #ExTwitter
petitions.assemblee-nationale.fr/initiatives/... 🗳
#Twitter #ExTwitter
November 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Erf, it’s the same thing in France.
There’s a petition to ask the gvt to leave that nazi site, but it didn’t gain a lot of traction 😔
bsky.app/profile/epin...
#extwitter #twitter
There’s a petition to ask the gvt to leave that nazi site, but it didn’t gain a lot of traction 😔
bsky.app/profile/epin...
#extwitter #twitter
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A friend is raising money for Legal Services of North Florida, where he offers pro bono civil representation to low-income and vulnerable individuals. I volunteered with LSNF years ago and can confirm they do vital work. Would be grateful if you could chip in a bit: secure.qgiv.com/event/legals...
Dancing with the Stars Tallahassee
secure.qgiv.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
A friend is raising money for Legal Services of North Florida, where he offers pro bono civil representation to low-income and vulnerable individuals. I volunteered with LSNF years ago and can confirm they do vital work. Would be grateful if you could chip in a bit: secure.qgiv.com/event/legals...
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Our latest polling shows concerns about immigration are manufactured
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Polling shows immigration concern ‘manufactured’, say campaigners
A YouGov poll found only 26% of people said immigration and asylum was one of the three most important issues facing their community.
www.standard.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Our latest polling shows concerns about immigration are manufactured
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
How is he still a Labour MP? It smells of how Hoey was able to hide in the Labour ranks for years. They are harmful to the party.
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
How is he still a Labour MP?
The mind boggles
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
How is he still a Labour MP? It smells of how Hoey was able to hide in the Labour ranks for years. They are harmful to the party.
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
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🔴Dominic Cummings Lobbied Officials to Hand ‘Test and Trace’ Contracts to Palantir After Secret Meeting With Peter Thiel
Exclusive: Boris Johnson’s advisor pushed for contracts to be handed to companies run by Trump-supporting tech billionaires Peter Thiel and Larry Ellison
Exclusive: Boris Johnson’s advisor pushed for contracts to be handed to companies run by Trump-supporting tech billionaires Peter Thiel and Larry Ellison
Dominic Cummings Lobbied Officials to Hand 'Test and Trace' Contracts to Palantir After Secret Meeting With Peter Thiel
Exclusive: Boris Johnson's senior advisor pushed for Covid contracts to be handed to companies run by Trump-supporting tech billionaires Peter Thiel and Larry Ellison
bylinetimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🔴Dominic Cummings Lobbied Officials to Hand ‘Test and Trace’ Contracts to Palantir After Secret Meeting With Peter Thiel
Exclusive: Boris Johnson’s advisor pushed for contracts to be handed to companies run by Trump-supporting tech billionaires Peter Thiel and Larry Ellison
Exclusive: Boris Johnson’s advisor pushed for contracts to be handed to companies run by Trump-supporting tech billionaires Peter Thiel and Larry Ellison
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Wow - those are quite phenomenal headlines given the details of the story.
Ahh look, he’s just a ‘nerdy’ guy. No harm done.
You need to scroll down to paragraph 13 of the Sky piece to find the full story!
🧵
1/9
Ahh look, he’s just a ‘nerdy’ guy. No harm done.
You need to scroll down to paragraph 13 of the Sky piece to find the full story!
🧵
1/9
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Wow - those are quite phenomenal headlines given the details of the story.
Ahh look, he’s just a ‘nerdy’ guy. No harm done.
You need to scroll down to paragraph 13 of the Sky piece to find the full story!
🧵
1/9
Ahh look, he’s just a ‘nerdy’ guy. No harm done.
You need to scroll down to paragraph 13 of the Sky piece to find the full story!
🧵
1/9
Just the laugh I needed in these dark times
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Just the laugh I needed in these dark times
I just signed the campaign calling to suspend Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments - add your name now:
October 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I just signed the campaign calling to suspend Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments - add your name now:
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Autonomy Institute: "A new report calls for a ban on political donors being considered for public contracts after finding 373 companies made a total of over £60 billion following their donations."
29 firms donated £11m+ to the Tories & were then awarded contracts worth £2.3 billion from 2015-2024
29 firms donated £11m+ to the Tories & were then awarded contracts worth £2.3 billion from 2015-2024
October 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Autonomy Institute: "A new report calls for a ban on political donors being considered for public contracts after finding 373 companies made a total of over £60 billion following their donations."
29 firms donated £11m+ to the Tories & were then awarded contracts worth £2.3 billion from 2015-2024
29 firms donated £11m+ to the Tories & were then awarded contracts worth £2.3 billion from 2015-2024
This is sterling work 👏👏👏
October 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This is sterling work 👏👏👏
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Bet365 CEO Denise Coates paid herself £277,000,000 this year, and £410,000,000 in 2020.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
October 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Bet365 CEO Denise Coates paid herself £277,000,000 this year, and £410,000,000 in 2020.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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~ The Public Wants to Ban ‘Politician Presenters’ Like Nigel Farage But Ofcom Isn't Listening – Byline Times ~
https://bylinetimes.com/2025/10/24/ban-politician-presenters-nigel-farage-gb-news-ofcom/
https://bylinetimes.com/2025/10/24/ban-politician-presenters-nigel-farage-gb-news-ofcom/
The Public Wants to Ban ‘Politician Presenters’ Like Nigel Farage But Ofcom Isn't Listening – Byline Times
The broadcasting watchdog is refusing to act despite research suggesting a majority of viewers oppose politicians like the Reform leader being allowed to host current affairs shows
bylinetimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
~ The Public Wants to Ban ‘Politician Presenters’ Like Nigel Farage But Ofcom Isn't Listening – Byline Times ~
https://bylinetimes.com/2025/10/24/ban-politician-presenters-nigel-farage-gb-news-ofcom/
https://bylinetimes.com/2025/10/24/ban-politician-presenters-nigel-farage-gb-news-ofcom/