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odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 8h

Funny, this morning the same phrase occurred to me.
Only I was thinking about Zack Polanski

odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 9h

I do wonder how the Jewish community in the US will react to this. That would carry more weight with the Trump administration than how Muslims take it

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TheBossRoss @thebossross.bsky.social · 22h

The BBC's justification for platforming Farage beyond the actual significance of his small parliamentary party are his polls. A rather cynical explanation, for he wouldn't be where he is without the constant, uncritical appearances he's given on the BBC. It's a (literally) vicious circle.

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Patrick - Here for the craic 👍🏼 @patrickopatrick.bsky.social · 18h

Reform run KCC shows when they said they were going to cut spending on SEND support for children they meant it👇🏼😡

George a strong achieving student, suffers severe autism and anxiety, is left without education by KCC who’s refused to engage with the family❗️

They did stop flying Pride flags tho.. 😡

Maidstone dad fears his autistic son's needs have been forgotten

George, 17, has been without a placement since the start of the school year, his father says.

www.bbc.com

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Jazzaoxon @jazzaoxon.bsky.social · 18h

Has Farage done any constituency work in Clacton? In his MP acceptance speech he said he'd get inward investment for Clacton? Is he funding it from his 12 jobs? How's that inward investment going?

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Geelan Mitchell Media @victoriannews.com.au · 20h

I hope Australians realise that with Trump calling "antifa" a "terrorist organisation" he is effectively calling our ANZACs terrorists.

The terrorists who landed at Gallipoli helped liberate France & Germany in WWII and went to Iraq & Afghanistan for the Yanks are terrorists now, says Trump.

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · 20h

Is the government blocking the publication of a report into the national security threat posed by the climate crisis?

If so, why?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/08/national-security-threatened-climate-crisis-uk-defence-chiefs-warn

National security threatened by climate crisis, UK intelligence chiefs due to warn

Report by joint intelligence committee delayed, with concerns expressed that it may not be published

www.theguardian.com

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odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 20h

I did this the other day
www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chor...

Chorizo & kale hash with a fried egg

Serve up brunch with a bang - this pan-fried potato hash with Spanish sausage and earthy greens will start the day on the best possible foot

www.bbcgoodfood.com

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 21h

So more performative cruelty from the Conservatives then?
Shooked

Tom Harwood @tomhfh
Kemi announces:

British benefits for British citizens only.
Benefits to be restricted to most severe conditions only.
Motability vehicles to be restricted to people with serious disabilities only.
11:45 AM · Oct 8, 2025
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Will Jennings 🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 21h

Raking it in…

David Dubas-Fisher @dubasfisher.bsky.social · 21h

Nigel Farage's income from jobs outside of Parliament tops £1m since the election, as the Reform leader declares financial interests for the first time since May.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Nigel Farage earns over £1m from 12 'second jobs' - check how much your MP earns

The Reform UK leader's most lucrative second jobs include hosting on GB News, serving as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion and recording videos for Cameo

www.mirror.co.uk

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odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 1d

Dare I say that at least Mussolini knew how to look imposing?
Bombastic and theatrical, maybe, but imposing.
I wonder if Fartage knows the fable about the frog that tried to make itself as big as an ox?

odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 1d

I’m not sure the food and drink would match very well.

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odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 1d

Define your terms.
I would only admit to knowing a small amount about it, but that is enough to make me want to keep it

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 1d

As revealed by Channel 4 News’ documentary, UK arms exports to Israel have hit record highs — £408,000 in June and £316,000 in September.

The government says it’s restricting sales, but the data says otherwise.

The UK must end all arms sales to Israel now.

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odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 1d

You need to rewrite the last sentence to include “so that hardworking people can be exploited by greedy landlords, and that includes some Labour MPs”

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odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 1d

On the one hand you have Jenrick wanting to purge judges he deems too liberal, on the other you have Labour wanting to crack down on our democratic freedoms and stop us demonstrating.
Not looking good

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Darren Guy @darrenguy.bsky.social · 2d

But but but

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odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 1d

When is a major figure from Labour going to spell it out to him?
Parliament makes the laws, and the judges interpret and administer it.
If politicians don’t like the results than they have to modify the laws.
That’s how democracy works.
(Maybe Labour aren’t too happy about that either)

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odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 1d

We’ve always said lions, but griddle is an entertaining improvement

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Frédéric Moreau @goodclimate.bsky.social · 2d

This lurid headline is about British tourists no longer getting away with overstaying in Schengen. Or being 'illegals', as it's often called in the UK.

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odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 1d

Is it possible that this will trigger scientific research to find a different propellant that is less damaging?
A bit like CFCs in fridges. Nobody is suggesting that asthmatics should stop being treated, and the medication itself isn’t called into question.