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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 4d

Elon Musk: "It is time for the English to ally with the hard men, like Tommy Robinson, and fight for their survival or they shall surely all die" 29th October 2025. 2 million views in its first hour.

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Think Atheist 🌐 @thinkatheist.bsky.social · Oct 6

Instead of a bible, this #German hotel leaves a copy of the UN's declaration of human rights

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 9d

Quite an unfortunate place to drift off into an ellipsis.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 9d

Dozens of Labour MPs warn of chaos for firms over gender recognition advice www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Dozens of Labour MPs warn of chaos for firms over gender recognition advice

Nearly 50 backbenchers write to business secretary over potential costs and legal ‘minefield’ of upcoming guidance

www.theguardian.com

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Donald Tusk @donald-tusk.bsky.social · 13d

None of us should put pressure on Zelenskyy when it comes to territorial concessions. We should all put pressure on Russia to stop its aggression. Appeasement never was a road to a just and lasting peace.

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María Richardson @diatoma.bsky.social · Nov 18

4/9 It's heavy to carry the burden of this story, of so much ignored human suffering, by ourselves. Can you help us reach more people with your incredible science and social science communication @hankgreen.bsky.social @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social? #GreatestMEdicalScandal
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4. Slide that reads "We are truly heartbroken over the world's indifference at our immense suffering and marginalization." followed by Christina Baltais's Go Blue for ME illustration of a woman on the ground with a broken body and someone stepping over her. That image reads "MECFS broke my body, the indifference of the world broke my heart."

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 12d

Historical precedent shows the only way for Labour to hit its housing target, without sacrificing the standard of homes being built, is a significant level of state intervention, via extensive council house building, says @pimlicat.bsky.social - to vigorous nodding by @drabioconnor.bsky.social. ~AA

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paulpettinger.bsky.social @paulpettinger.bsky.social · 15d

Generous of you to say. Videos predicting the imminent collapse of the Russian economy often perform very well, so I don't think he's chosen a bad target for scrutiny. The issue seems that he hasn't followed the conflict closely enough

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paulpettinger.bsky.social @paulpettinger.bsky.social · 15d

The EU is set up to frustrate totalitarianism. Being concerned about the EU because of an uptick of fascism in Europe is a bit like refusing medicine because you want less to do with disease.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16d

British.

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Green Humanists @greenhumanists.bsky.social · 16d

Was great to have been joined at Autumn Party Conference by Humanists UK, who staffed an exhibition stall and generously held a drinks reception open to all attendees - cheers

Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 18d

Wonderful to see such strong support for humanist causes – from legal recognition of humanist marriages, to ending faith school discrimination, and securing a compassionate assisted dying law – at the @greenparty.org.uk with @greenhumanists.bsky.social.

humanists.uk/2025/10/15/w...

‘We must campaign so that all humans can flourish’ Humanists UK at Green party Conference

Humanists UK raised the need to support inclusive education and freedom of religion and belief while attending the Green Party Conference in Bournemouth. Our conference attendance included a drinks re...

humanists.uk

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rabbiromain.bsky.social @rabbiromain.bsky.social · 23d

I wish the Manchester synagogue attacker had not
been a Muslim, which reinforced the mistaken narrative that Jews & Muslims are enemies. An attack by a mentally unstable atheist would have been heartbreaking, but, somehow, less troubling. See my article:
www.thetablet.co.uk/features/a-c...

A climate of fear - The Tablet

The attack on the Heaton Park synagogue in north Manchester last week during Yom Kippur brought home several unpleasant truths – and not just the obvious ones.

www.thetablet.co.uk

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paulpettinger.bsky.social @paulpettinger.bsky.social · 20d

My grandmother Edith sadly died at 76. Ethel, meanwhile, lived to about 100. Read into that - unredactedly - what you will.

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YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 25d

Should there be national service for Boomers?

A German think tank has called for 1yr of "mandatory social service" for all new retires - a move Britons would oppose for the UK

Support: 14%
Oppose: 73%

18-24yr olds: -43 net support
25-49: -58
50-64: -70
65+: -53

yougov.co.uk/society/arti...

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 25d

ME/CFS is a devastating condition that has long been denied, dismissed, psychologised and underdiagnosed. Research is at last starting to catch up with it, with glimmers of hope for those who have been left untreated for so long.
There's a huge BUT coming ...🧵
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome

Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed

www.theguardian.com

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YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 29d

🧵/ With the Green Party conference ongoing, we looked at the views of Green members

% of members with a favourable view of...

Carla Denyer: 85%
Zack Polanski: 79%
Sian Berry: 78%
Adrian Ramsay: 60%
Ellie Chowns: 59%

Jeremy Corbyn: 83%
Ed Davey: 58%
Keir Starmer: 18%

yougov.co.uk/politics/art...

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 28d

Disgraceful. All thoughts with those affected. Prejudice, hatred, and violence against anyone - or their property or places of worship - because of their identity is abhorrent and everyone in our country should be safe to practice their religion in peace. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Peacehaven: Fire at East Sussex mosque probed as 'hate crime'

Video appears to show two people in balaclavas at the mosque before a large blaze spreads.

www.bbc.co.uk

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 29d

Keeping people in poverty is an expensive luxury.
My column on the false economies of austerity, which costs us all a fortune. Despite the government's claims, austerity continues under Labour. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

It hurt when I crashed my bike into a pothole – and it taught me the true price of austerity | George Monbiot

Fixing that hole could have cost under £100; the cost of not doing so is limitless. My prang highlights the neoliberal folly of false economies, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

www.theguardian.com

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Naomi O'Leary @naomiohreally.bsky.social · 29d

Irish detainees from the Gaza flotilla have told their lawyers they were kicked, pushed and cable tied.
Outside the notorious Ktzi’ot prison where they are currently held, Miriam Azem told me of “aggressive treatment and violence” the detainees say they received:
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

‘Harsh treatment’: Irish aid flotilla detainees ‘kicked, cable-tied’ in Israeli custody

Volunteers trying to reach Gaza taken to notorious Ktzi’ot prison complex in Negev desert, lawyers say

www.irishtimes.com

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paulpettinger.bsky.social @paulpettinger.bsky.social · Oct 2

Very good analysis and framing

Dr Seth Thévoz @seththevoz.bsky.social · Oct 2

My second piece, coming out of covering this week’s Labour conference for openDemocracy, on Labour’s strategic dilemma. www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-st...

On Reform, Labour faces a serious strategic dilemma

Labour has long been divided. But these are not normal times, and arguments between factions may hand power to Farage

www.opendemocracy.net

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Dr Seth Thévoz @seththevoz.bsky.social · Oct 2

My second piece, coming out of covering this week’s Labour conference for openDemocracy, on Labour’s strategic dilemma. www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-st...

On Reform, Labour faces a serious strategic dilemma

Labour has long been divided. But these are not normal times, and arguments between factions may hand power to Farage

www.opendemocracy.net

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Dr Seth Thévoz @seththevoz.bsky.social · Sep 30

www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-pa...

Inside the many, many Labour Party Conferences taking place

So disjointed is Labour’s annual meet, the messaging differs from room to room. Attendees agree only on fear of Reform

www.opendemocracy.net

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paulpettinger.bsky.social @paulpettinger.bsky.social · Sep 28

Article also at:

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paulpettinger.bsky.social @paulpettinger.bsky.social · Sep 28

"Europeans should reflect on the fact that if Russia attacks Europe tomorrow, and the US chooses to stay out of the fight, Europe’s biggest military asset will be the Ukrainian army."

Why Ukraine is winning the war

Russia has failed to achieve its core aim — the destruction of the Ukrainian nation

www.ft.com

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Dr Seth Thévoz @seththevoz.bsky.social · Sep 26

Tony Blair and Rishi Sunak snapped after they bumped into one another outside Trump Tower in New York, four days ago.

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