Rob Lugg 🇵🇸🔻
@roblugg.bsky.social
Socialist, Trade Unionist and Londoner. Borroka da bide bakarra: the struggle is the only way. My views. RT ≠ agreement He/Him/Comrade 🚩🏳️🌈♿️ #LGBwiththeT
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Rob Lugg 🇵🇸🔻
@roblugg.bsky.social
· Oct 29
stylised version of @garethdennis.uk's British Isles HSR proposal from Railnatter 222 (+ schematic mockup of the GB network)
It should be entirely possible and affordable to deliver this. It could create loads of jobs, free up large swathes of existing network for local/regional rail and freight and end most internal flights.
One can dream.
One can dream.
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"Migrants who came to the UK on skilled work visas in 2022-23 will make a net contribution of £47bn to the public finances over their lifetime, according to new estimates from the government’s Migration Advisory Committee."
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
December 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Migrants who came to the UK on skilled work visas in 2022-23 will make a net contribution of £47bn to the public finances over their lifetime, according to new estimates from the government’s Migration Advisory Committee."
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
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The way they’ve been terrorizing this man and his family, my god.
BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward. U.S.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The way they’ve been terrorizing this man and his family, my god.
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Calling for the "destruction, in whole or in part, of a religious group" is incitement to genocide.
December 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Calling for the "destruction, in whole or in part, of a religious group" is incitement to genocide.
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wes streeting should resign.
NHS bracing for worst ever winter crisis in next fortnight amid rising flu cases
NHS bracing for worst ever winter crisis in next fortnight amid rising flu cases
Hospitals treating record numbers of flu patients but worst is yet to come as medical bosses urge people to get vaccinated
The NHS is bracing for its worst ever winter crisis in the next fortnight because of a worsening “flu-nami” that has left hospitals, GP surgeries and ambulances services under intense strain.
Hospitals are already treating record numbers of people seriously ill because of flu for the time of year. But things will get worse in the days ahead, NHS leaders said, as medical bosses urged people to get vaccinated against the virus so they can enjoy Christmas gatherings more safely. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
wes streeting should resign.
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🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
December 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
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Let’s ruin Ireland for you
December 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Let’s ruin Ireland for you
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The Board of Deputies could destroy Farage, a politician that has credibly said some of the most atrocious antisemitic comments uttered in recent British history by an elected MP, by releasing a statement condemning him, but they don’t. They did previously, in 2019, over far less. Why is that?
December 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The Board of Deputies could destroy Farage, a politician that has credibly said some of the most atrocious antisemitic comments uttered in recent British history by an elected MP, by releasing a statement condemning him, but they don’t. They did previously, in 2019, over far less. Why is that?
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No one can be surprised by the rank hypocrisy of Murdoch's 'Trump is a feminist hero' and 'Ending Roe v Wade was right' Times. But worth noting the difference between when it gets what it wants from the judiciary and when it doesn't.
December 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
No one can be surprised by the rank hypocrisy of Murdoch's 'Trump is a feminist hero' and 'Ending Roe v Wade was right' Times. But worth noting the difference between when it gets what it wants from the judiciary and when it doesn't.
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Wage growth has been poor in Britain but "everyone's income is substantial worse in real terms than 2008" is not actually true:
December 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Wage growth has been poor in Britain but "everyone's income is substantial worse in real terms than 2008" is not actually true:
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This is not compatible with democracy.
December 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This is not compatible with democracy.
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Cis person: *says or does something transphobic*
Trans person: 😡
Cis person: This is why no one likes trans people, you just lost another ally, you're just too sensitive
Every. Time.
Trans person: 😡
Cis person: This is why no one likes trans people, you just lost another ally, you're just too sensitive
Every. Time.
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Cis person: *says or does something transphobic*
Trans person: 😡
Cis person: This is why no one likes trans people, you just lost another ally, you're just too sensitive
Every. Time.
Trans person: 😡
Cis person: This is why no one likes trans people, you just lost another ally, you're just too sensitive
Every. Time.
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You might think from the headline that this is a story about a trans kid suffering medical consequences from a large drug dose but nope! It is just an interview with an estranged father who is angry that his child happily transitioned.
archive.ph/Tmthz
archive.ph/Tmthz
December 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
You might think from the headline that this is a story about a trans kid suffering medical consequences from a large drug dose but nope! It is just an interview with an estranged father who is angry that his child happily transitioned.
archive.ph/Tmthz
archive.ph/Tmthz
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he is an activist who thinks he is objective because he is sometimes called a journalist. if you ever ask him about his obvious biases, it's clear his thinking never goes deeper than that. evil man but also very stupid.
December 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
he is an activist who thinks he is objective because he is sometimes called a journalist. if you ever ask him about his obvious biases, it's clear his thinking never goes deeper than that. evil man but also very stupid.
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The accusation of election fraud is a complete fabrication with zero evidence! Apart from a video of my National Press Officer, London Area Manager and a senior Reform campaigner discussing it.
December 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The accusation of election fraud is a complete fabrication with zero evidence! Apart from a video of my National Press Officer, London Area Manager and a senior Reform campaigner discussing it.
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The democratic doomloop in action
Tighter visa rules will cost UK up to £10.8bn giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The democratic doomloop in action
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This is still hands down one of the most astonishing moments the BBC has ever broadcast. A right wing MP saying she'll vote with the government being called the opposition.
My favourite example of just how much the media wanted to sell this drivel.
SOUBRY: "I say bring it on! I'll be supporting the Government! "
MAITLIS (shouting over her): "SHE'S THE OPPOSITION!"
I don't want to be harsh, but... you got conned.
SOUBRY: "I say bring it on! I'll be supporting the Government! "
MAITLIS (shouting over her): "SHE'S THE OPPOSITION!"
I don't want to be harsh, but... you got conned.
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This is still hands down one of the most astonishing moments the BBC has ever broadcast. A right wing MP saying she'll vote with the government being called the opposition.
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But it's much, much worse than this, isn't it. Starmer & co aren't just shuffling their feet awkwardly. They're actively pursuing their own evisceration of liberal democracy with gusto & while yes, some of this is to appease the Fash King in Washington, much of it is obv bc they *like* it
December 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
But it's much, much worse than this, isn't it. Starmer & co aren't just shuffling their feet awkwardly. They're actively pursuing their own evisceration of liberal democracy with gusto & while yes, some of this is to appease the Fash King in Washington, much of it is obv bc they *like* it
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Bets on when labour mps start defecting to reform
December 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Bets on when labour mps start defecting to reform
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once again asking what would be different if we had a Reform government
December 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
once again asking what would be different if we had a Reform government
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No es gestión, es #ElSaqueo
El agujero en las cuentas públicas madrileñas es millonario: según los datos de la Intervención regional, durante los primeros seis años de su gobierno, Ayuso pagó 2.354 millones más de lo presupuestado a Quirón (2.208) y Ribera Salud (146)
El Ejecutivo de Ayuso acordó pagar 2.354 millones más de lo presupuestado a Quirón y Ribera Salud en sus primeros seis años de gobierno
La factura de los hospitales de Torrejón, Villalba, Móstoles, Valdemoro y la Jiménez Díaz suma 6.600 millones entre 2019 y 2024, más de 1.300 al año
social.elpais.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
No es gestión, es #ElSaqueo
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Latest in “being a nazi is normal actually“ see its actually bigoted to be against nazis thats discrimination if you think about it
December 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Latest in “being a nazi is normal actually“ see its actually bigoted to be against nazis thats discrimination if you think about it
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Kids, don't take puberty blockers, but do have a good deep sniff of a Sharpie every time you use one.
This tweet explains a lot.
This tweet explains a lot.
December 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Kids, don't take puberty blockers, but do have a good deep sniff of a Sharpie every time you use one.
This tweet explains a lot.
This tweet explains a lot.
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Percentage of the population of Spain with no religious beliefs in 2025. Includes atheists, agnostics, spiritual people with no religious beliefs, those who are indifferent, etc.
Via www.facebook.com/share/p/1KGf... with data from barometer on Religion and Beliefs in Spain, 2025
Via www.facebook.com/share/p/1KGf... with data from barometer on Religion and Beliefs in Spain, 2025
December 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Percentage of the population of Spain with no religious beliefs in 2025. Includes atheists, agnostics, spiritual people with no religious beliefs, those who are indifferent, etc.
Via www.facebook.com/share/p/1KGf... with data from barometer on Religion and Beliefs in Spain, 2025
Via www.facebook.com/share/p/1KGf... with data from barometer on Religion and Beliefs in Spain, 2025
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What a difference a Bari Weiss makes
December 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
What a difference a Bari Weiss makes
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Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.
December 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.