The Old Man at the Fish Quay
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If you are struggling to understand, apply the Roman legal principle of 'Cui Bono' (who benefits?). Then it makes sense
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"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools. That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
Teesworks scandal: a dark tale of public wealth lost and private gain
Teesworks - a story that reads like a screenplay for a dark political drama
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools. That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
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Joke’s on everyone who said liberal arts degrees don’t prepare you for the real world - my studies in rise of the Third Reich now doubles as a survival guide.
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Joke’s on everyone who said liberal arts degrees don’t prepare you for the real world - my studies in rise of the Third Reich now doubles as a survival guide.
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Defamation supremo - with expertise in the UK and US - Mark Stephens on whether Donald Trump has any real prospect successfully of suing the BBC. video.snapstream.net/Play/3TA70Va...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Defamation supremo - with expertise in the UK and US - Mark Stephens on whether Donald Trump has any real prospect successfully of suing the BBC. video.snapstream.net/Play/3TA70Va...
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"Majority legends! ✊🏼
Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
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Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
1/3
November 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
"Majority legends! ✊🏼
Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
1/3
Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
1/3
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“Maybe we aren’t communicating our message clear enough…”
No, we hear it loud and clear, the message sucks.
No, we hear it loud and clear, the message sucks.
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
“Maybe we aren’t communicating our message clear enough…”
No, we hear it loud and clear, the message sucks.
No, we hear it loud and clear, the message sucks.
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10/10 take. No notes.
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
10/10 take. No notes.
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How do we make society fairer for all? 🤔
We get organised and take the power back. ✊🏼
We kicked off our candidate training on Sunday, for the bold Majority members considering standing in the local elections next spring.
More sessions to come. Check the link below 👇🏼
We get organised and take the power back. ✊🏼
We kicked off our candidate training on Sunday, for the bold Majority members considering standing in the local elections next spring.
More sessions to come. Check the link below 👇🏼
November 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
How do we make society fairer for all? 🤔
We get organised and take the power back. ✊🏼
We kicked off our candidate training on Sunday, for the bold Majority members considering standing in the local elections next spring.
More sessions to come. Check the link below 👇🏼
We get organised and take the power back. ✊🏼
We kicked off our candidate training on Sunday, for the bold Majority members considering standing in the local elections next spring.
More sessions to come. Check the link below 👇🏼
Cough, @majorityuk.bsky.social , cough...
Capital projects: the lifeblood of local government and the case of Newcastle
As the Council faces rising costs and tight budgets, one consideration should guide voters in 2026: choose strong, competent leadership
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/tynes...
As the Council faces rising costs and tight budgets, one consideration should guide voters in 2026: choose strong, competent leadership
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/tynes...
Capital projects: the lifeblood of local government and the case of Newcastle
As the Council faces rising costs and tight budgets, one consideration should guide voters in 2026: choose strong, competent leadership
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Cough, @majorityuk.bsky.social , cough...
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As @zackpolanski.bsky.social says... We need YOU!
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As @zackpolanski.bsky.social says... We need YOU!
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
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Every English patriot should carry their family tree with them at all times. Police should also be empowered to request it on demand.
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Every English patriot should carry their family tree with them at all times. Police should also be empowered to request it on demand.
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Teesside offshore wind workers strike! ✊🏼
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
October 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Teesside offshore wind workers strike! ✊🏼
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
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A huge victory for progressive policies and a beacon of hope in dark times.
“For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands.
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“For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A huge victory for progressive policies and a beacon of hope in dark times.
“For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands.
1/3
“For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands.
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Better still, switch to Resonate.coop
October 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Better still, switch to Resonate.coop
Wow! How big must that brown envelope be?
October 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Wow! How big must that brown envelope be?
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Anyone here know how I can get in touch with either Xlaire Keegan or Cillian Murphy? "Small Things Like These" is out in Swdden soon and I'm doing a few things to help raise awareness of it
October 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Anyone here know how I can get in touch with either Xlaire Keegan or Cillian Murphy? "Small Things Like These" is out in Swdden soon and I'm doing a few things to help raise awareness of it
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Team cleanup! 💚
Today Majority members and local Greens teamed up to clear fly-tipped rubbish in Shiremoor - removing bottles, cans, vapes, furniture and even a plastic Xmas tree! 🌲
Working together we can clean up our streets AND clean up our politics!
#WeAreTheMajority
Today Majority members and local Greens teamed up to clear fly-tipped rubbish in Shiremoor - removing bottles, cans, vapes, furniture and even a plastic Xmas tree! 🌲
Working together we can clean up our streets AND clean up our politics!
#WeAreTheMajority
October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Team cleanup! 💚
Today Majority members and local Greens teamed up to clear fly-tipped rubbish in Shiremoor - removing bottles, cans, vapes, furniture and even a plastic Xmas tree! 🌲
Working together we can clean up our streets AND clean up our politics!
#WeAreTheMajority
Today Majority members and local Greens teamed up to clear fly-tipped rubbish in Shiremoor - removing bottles, cans, vapes, furniture and even a plastic Xmas tree! 🌲
Working together we can clean up our streets AND clean up our politics!
#WeAreTheMajority
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My take on the Caerphilly by-election. Persistent grassroots campaigning on community issues shows that Reform have no answers.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The Caerphilly by-election shows Reform is beatable - and Labour is finished
The Caerphilly by-election has exposed the fact that it is the Labour Party now splitting the vote - and they should stand down
www.thecanary.co
October 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
My take on the Caerphilly by-election. Persistent grassroots campaigning on community issues shows that Reform have no answers.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Companies can donate to politicians, or tender for public contracts, but not both...
October 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Companies can donate to politicians, or tender for public contracts, but not both...
Amaretto and mince pies! Why has it taken all these years to discover this combination!
October 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Amaretto and mince pies! Why has it taken all these years to discover this combination!
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I wish people would stop asking themselves why Keir Starmer is supporting this policy or that, as if there’s a knowledge gap, and that if he was properly informed then he’d do the right thing. He & his ministers have all of the facts you value at their fingertips. His decisions are not an accident.
October 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I wish people would stop asking themselves why Keir Starmer is supporting this policy or that, as if there’s a knowledge gap, and that if he was properly informed then he’d do the right thing. He & his ministers have all of the facts you value at their fingertips. His decisions are not an accident.
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Congratulations to members at University of Newcastle for standing up and taking strike action today for safe workloads, job security and fair pay.
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations to members at University of Newcastle for standing up and taking strike action today for safe workloads, job security and fair pay.
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
Will they dare put An fSeirbhis Chabhlaigh on trial too?
The far right govt of the Italian state [Meloni & her thugs] likes to falsely identify itself with Christianity.
When you are putting the Good Samaritan on trial, you can’t claim to be a government that follows Christ*. Luke 10: 25-37
When you are putting the Good Samaritan on trial, you can’t claim to be a government that follows Christ*. Luke 10: 25-37
Six members of an Italian charity which rescues migrants in the Mediterranean Sea have gone on trial in Sicily, accused of aiding illegal immigration
October 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Will they dare put An fSeirbhis Chabhlaigh on trial too?
Only the PR genius of a Starmer could make one of the most vicious sets of football hooligans into the victims.
October 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Only the PR genius of a Starmer could make one of the most vicious sets of football hooligans into the victims.