Ronnie Barbour
@ronniebarbour.bsky.social
Ex-RAF...Ex-BBC... Still a Scot. StandWithUkraine🇺🇦
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🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Love all these pictures we get of the Chancellor at Budget time at her desk, just in case we think she makes it all up at the despatch box...
November 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Love all these pictures we get of the Chancellor at Budget time at her desk, just in case we think she makes it all up at the despatch box...
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From Thatcher to Brexit, the Tories’ war on Europe turned a political colossus into a crippled party. Labour risks repeating the same mistake | Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social
How Europhobia crushed Tories, and why Labour must beware
From Thatcher to Brexit, the Tories’ war on Europe turned a political colossus into a crippled party. Labour risks repeating the same mistake
bylines.scot
November 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
From Thatcher to Brexit, the Tories’ war on Europe turned a political colossus into a crippled party. Labour risks repeating the same mistake | Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social
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Oh.
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Oh.
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"Writers in U.S. prisons will have a new path to getting their work seen through a website managed by PEN America... the Incarcerated Writers Bureau... (is) designed to 'make the literary community more inclusive of writers behind bars.'" apnews.com/article/pen-... via @apnews.com
PEN America launches digital site to support incarcerated writers
PEN America has launched a digital portal to help writers in U.S. prisons connect with the literary world.
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
"Writers in U.S. prisons will have a new path to getting their work seen through a website managed by PEN America... the Incarcerated Writers Bureau... (is) designed to 'make the literary community more inclusive of writers behind bars.'" apnews.com/article/pen-... via @apnews.com
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
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Aye and about time.
DWP to reassess hundreds of thousands of cases in carer’s allowance scandal
Damning official review finds many unpaid carers left with huge debt because of government failure
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Aye and about time.
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With the release of The Covid 19 Report, this podcast is worth a listen again. It's an interview with Dr Dan Goyal who worked on the frontline during the pandemic. He was talking about the ITV series "Breathless" which depicted the conditions NHS staff worked under.
#Covid19Inquiry
#Covid19Inquiry
“Breathtaking”: Could it happen again? - Bylines Scotland
Dr Dan Goyal, NHS Medical Consultant and Bylines Scotland's Health Policy Editor talks about the ITV series "Breathtaking" and his own experience in working on the NHS frontline during the Covid pande...
bylines.scot
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM
With the release of The Covid 19 Report, this podcast is worth a listen again. It's an interview with Dr Dan Goyal who worked on the frontline during the pandemic. He was talking about the ITV series "Breathless" which depicted the conditions NHS staff worked under.
#Covid19Inquiry
#Covid19Inquiry
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"... not with intent."
Nigel Farage says he's 'never directly racially abused anybody'
The Reform UK leader was responding to reports he made racist remarks to his peers in school in the 1970s.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
"... not with intent."
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No way.
Prince Andrew Way to be renamed - but council warns it won't be straightforward
Residents on the road have been warned there will be a lot of admin, as they will need to change their bank details, driver's licence and utility bills. Councillors are planning for the new name to re...
news.sky.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM
No way.
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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⚡️Romania detects drone incursion during large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine
Romania detects Russian drone incursion during large-scale attack on Ukraine
Romania, a NATO and EU member state located just below Ukraine, reported that it detected two drone incursions this morning.
kyivindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
⚡️Romania detects drone incursion during large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine
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The Budget on Wednesday so the Chancellor's probably got all sorted. But if she's looking for a few quid...
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
Bylines Scotland Radio: Patriotic Millionaires UK
open.spotify.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The Budget on Wednesday so the Chancellor's probably got all sorted. But if she's looking for a few quid...
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
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New Imperialism
Europe should "reconsider" its taxes on big tech companies if it wants to see lower US tariff rates on its steel and aluminium exports, says Trump Govt.
Better to develop alternatives to US tech companies and be free of coercion.
Europe should "reconsider" its taxes on big tech companies if it wants to see lower US tariff rates on its steel and aluminium exports, says Trump Govt.
Better to develop alternatives to US tech companies and be free of coercion.
US presses Europe on taxes on big tech companies
Europe should
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
New Imperialism
Europe should "reconsider" its taxes on big tech companies if it wants to see lower US tariff rates on its steel and aluminium exports, says Trump Govt.
Better to develop alternatives to US tech companies and be free of coercion.
Europe should "reconsider" its taxes on big tech companies if it wants to see lower US tariff rates on its steel and aluminium exports, says Trump Govt.
Better to develop alternatives to US tech companies and be free of coercion.
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Keir Starmer has called for an investigation into Reform's ties with Russia.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social is 'surprised' about who he’s called upon to lead it.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social is 'surprised' about who he’s called upon to lead it.
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Keir Starmer has called for an investigation into Reform's ties with Russia.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social is 'surprised' about who he’s called upon to lead it.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social is 'surprised' about who he’s called upon to lead it.
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A 135-year-old sailing legend still plies the waters off Scotland exemplifying the spirit of Wick | Nazish Saad
The beating heart of Wick; the story of the Isabella Fortuna
A 135-year-old sailing legend still plies the waters off Scotland exemplifying the spirit of Wick
bylines.scot
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A 135-year-old sailing legend still plies the waters off Scotland exemplifying the spirit of Wick | Nazish Saad
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A good day to repost this...
Will Reform voters scupper Scottish independence in the EU?
Members of the European Parliament want Scotland to join the EU, will Reform voters prevent this?
bylines.scot
November 24, 2025 at 8:38 AM
A good day to repost this...
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Housing is increasingly becoming a problem in Newcastle, Crisis Skylight is taking action
| Peter Sagar
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...
| Peter Sagar
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...
The Housing Crisis reaches Newcastle
Housing is increasingly becoming a problem in Newcastle, Crisis Skylight is taking action
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Housing is increasingly becoming a problem in Newcastle, Crisis Skylight is taking action
| Peter Sagar
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...
| Peter Sagar
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...
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"My NHS colleagues & I weren’t willing to let the bodies pile high in their thousands. Boris no longer mentions them at all."
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"My NHS colleagues & I weren’t willing to let the bodies pile high in their thousands. Boris no longer mentions them at all."
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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COP30’s timid financial commitment disappoint many delegations as climate goals cannot thus be achieved | Juliana Falcao and William Bach
The COP30 paradox
COP30’s timid financial commitment disappoint many delegations as climate goals cannot thus be achieved
bylines.scot
November 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
COP30’s timid financial commitment disappoint many delegations as climate goals cannot thus be achieved | Juliana Falcao and William Bach
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Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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The Conservatives & Johnson were compromised by Russian money & influence over years.
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
The Moscow moves: how Mandelson’s firm helped Uber reach Russian elite
Leak shows how the former Labour minister used his access to pro-Kremlin oligarchs, including some now under sanctions
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The Conservatives & Johnson were compromised by Russian money & influence over years.
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Brazil has long championed Palestinian statehood, while the UK’s late recognition raises questions over its commitment to real change in Gaza | Julia dos Santos and Malu Cordeiro
What is Brazil’s message to the UK about the Palestinian genocide now?
Brazil has long championed Palestinian statehood, while the UK’s late recognition raises questions over its commitment to real change in Gaza
bylines.scot
November 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Brazil has long championed Palestinian statehood, while the UK’s late recognition raises questions over its commitment to real change in Gaza | Julia dos Santos and Malu Cordeiro