Stephen King
@stephenk900.bsky.social
Retired credit manager. UK based. Lean to the left. Enjoy photography, music,cars, reading, cats, military models, Liverpool FC, play bass guitar and enjoy sensible discussions about politics. #FBPE
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Stephen King
@stephenk900.bsky.social
· May 19
Brexit was never about regaining our borders, sovereignty, cheaper food etc. It was to protect the money of the rich held in tax havens. Once we accept that as being the driver, then it all makes perfect sense. There never were any opportunities, it was for the benefit of the 1%.
Labour’s landmark Employment Rights Bill has passed BOTH Houses of Parliament.
Add your name and celebrate the Employment Rights Bill passing Parliament. www.labourunions.org.uk/backthebill
Add your name and celebrate the Employment Rights Bill passing Parliament. www.labourunions.org.uk/backthebill
Employment Rights Bill PASSED
We did it: Labour’s landmark Employment Rights Bill has finally passed BOTH Houses of Parliament –
www.labourunions.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Labour’s landmark Employment Rights Bill has passed BOTH Houses of Parliament.
Add your name and celebrate the Employment Rights Bill passing Parliament. www.labourunions.org.uk/backthebill
Add your name and celebrate the Employment Rights Bill passing Parliament. www.labourunions.org.uk/backthebill
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More reason not to listen to the naysayers than those you constantly criticise our Labour government!
£3bn investment for children with SEND to create around 50,000 specialist places in local schools – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.
£3bn investment for children with SEND to create around 50,000 specialist places in local schools – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.
£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND
Around 50,000 specialist places to be created nationwide – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.
www.gov.uk
December 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
More reason not to listen to the naysayers than those you constantly criticise our Labour government!
£3bn investment for children with SEND to create around 50,000 specialist places in local schools – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.
£3bn investment for children with SEND to create around 50,000 specialist places in local schools – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.
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There has been SO MUCH excellent news coming out from the Labour government the last couple of weeks.
So much!
And exactly the sorts of things our country needs & what we voted for!
So to the naysayers & those intent on constantly criticising our Labour government...just give it a bloody rest!
So much!
And exactly the sorts of things our country needs & what we voted for!
So to the naysayers & those intent on constantly criticising our Labour government...just give it a bloody rest!
December 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
There has been SO MUCH excellent news coming out from the Labour government the last couple of weeks.
So much!
And exactly the sorts of things our country needs & what we voted for!
So to the naysayers & those intent on constantly criticising our Labour government...just give it a bloody rest!
So much!
And exactly the sorts of things our country needs & what we voted for!
So to the naysayers & those intent on constantly criticising our Labour government...just give it a bloody rest!
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Reform UK councillor slapped with a £40,000 fine for hiring an illegal worker. 🤔
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Reform UK councillor slapped with a £40,000 fine for hiring an illegal worker. 🤔
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
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So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform campaign for Farage’s Clacton seat was a ‘juggernaut’, say candidates
Defeated Tory and Labour rivals describe force of Reform ‘machine’ as police assess claims of overspending
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Just because it's reached the 100,000 threshold, doesn't mean anything will happen.
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
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 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Just because it's reached the 100,000 threshold, doesn't mean anything will happen.
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Nearly at 70k, sign and share!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Nearly at 70k, 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 27, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Nearly at 70k, sign and share!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Nearly at 70k, sign and share!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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You just cannot take the iPaper seriously when it wheels out Kwasi ‘mini budget’ Kwarteng to comment on the budget.
We don’t *ever* want to hear from this arrogant clown again.
“No prudence”
FML.
We don’t *ever* want to hear from this arrogant clown again.
“No prudence”
FML.
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
You just cannot take the iPaper seriously when it wheels out Kwasi ‘mini budget’ Kwarteng to comment on the budget.
We don’t *ever* want to hear from this arrogant clown again.
“No prudence”
FML.
We don’t *ever* want to hear from this arrogant clown again.
“No prudence”
FML.
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🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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My attendance record in the European Parliament was the 4th worst out of 751 MEPs, yet I managed to turn up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian misinformation.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My attendance record in the European Parliament was the 4th worst out of 751 MEPs, yet I managed to turn up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian misinformation.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
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AT LAST! This is moving!
2nd most popular petition atm.
Should reach 10,000 signatures today.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
2nd most popular petition atm.
Should reach 10,000 signatures today.
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 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
AT LAST! This is moving!
2nd most popular petition atm.
Should reach 10,000 signatures today.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
2nd most popular petition atm.
Should reach 10,000 signatures today.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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“Have they given up? Are they just deciding to build up herd immunity by watching us die? The government has given up, hasn’t it? They are throwing us into the slaughterhouse.”
It’s not hindsight - we knew this at the time @drrachelclarke.com writes:
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
It’s not hindsight - we knew this at the time @drrachelclarke.com writes:
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
“Have they given up? Are they just deciding to build up herd immunity by watching us die? The government has given up, hasn’t it? They are throwing us into the slaughterhouse.”
It’s not hindsight - we knew this at the time @drrachelclarke.com writes:
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
It’s not hindsight - we knew this at the time @drrachelclarke.com writes:
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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November 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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To all the haters...
...the PM is a good man trying to sort out the mess the Tories left behind.
But he's also gone through the loss of his brother last Christmas.
It's quote something to go through that and keep on running the country.
www.instagram.com/p/DRWnIEVjyzg/
...the PM is a good man trying to sort out the mess the Tories left behind.
But he's also gone through the loss of his brother last Christmas.
It's quote something to go through that and keep on running the country.
www.instagram.com/p/DRWnIEVjyzg/
November 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
To all the haters...
...the PM is a good man trying to sort out the mess the Tories left behind.
But he's also gone through the loss of his brother last Christmas.
It's quote something to go through that and keep on running the country.
www.instagram.com/p/DRWnIEVjyzg/
...the PM is a good man trying to sort out the mess the Tories left behind.
But he's also gone through the loss of his brother last Christmas.
It's quote something to go through that and keep on running the country.
www.instagram.com/p/DRWnIEVjyzg/
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observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I'll never forget the horror of the COVID ward I was on as a patient either. If Johnson walks away from this gross negligence in office with just a smirk & an arrogant wink those days I spent there & can't forget will seem even more horrendous.
I'll never forget the horror of the COVID ward I was on as a patient either. If Johnson walks away from this gross negligence in office with just a smirk & an arrogant wink those days I spent there & can't forget will seem even more horrendous.
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I'll never forget the horror of the COVID ward I was on as a patient either. If Johnson walks away from this gross negligence in office with just a smirk & an arrogant wink those days I spent there & can't forget will seem even more horrendous.
I'll never forget the horror of the COVID ward I was on as a patient either. If Johnson walks away from this gross negligence in office with just a smirk & an arrogant wink those days I spent there & can't forget will seem even more horrendous.
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The PM being asked in an interview about scandals in Reform & Farage's (lack of) response.
"He hasn't got the spin to call it out" - criticism of Farage for the failure to call out racism within Reform & the failure to explore the links between Russia & Reform.
Why won't Farage clean up his party?
"He hasn't got the spin to call it out" - criticism of Farage for the failure to call out racism within Reform & the failure to explore the links between Russia & Reform.
Why won't Farage clean up his party?
November 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The PM being asked in an interview about scandals in Reform & Farage's (lack of) response.
"He hasn't got the spin to call it out" - criticism of Farage for the failure to call out racism within Reform & the failure to explore the links between Russia & Reform.
Why won't Farage clean up his party?
"He hasn't got the spin to call it out" - criticism of Farage for the failure to call out racism within Reform & the failure to explore the links between Russia & Reform.
Why won't Farage clean up his party?
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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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To those in the UK, and around the world, who want to delay the urgent action needed to tackle the climate crisis or who deny it even exists...
...Ed has a message for you:
"You may be well funded....but you are loosing.
The world is uniting to fight the climate crisis and you will lose!"
...Ed has a message for you:
"You may be well funded....but you are loosing.
The world is uniting to fight the climate crisis and you will lose!"
November 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
To those in the UK, and around the world, who want to delay the urgent action needed to tackle the climate crisis or who deny it even exists...
...Ed has a message for you:
"You may be well funded....but you are loosing.
The world is uniting to fight the climate crisis and you will lose!"
...Ed has a message for you:
"You may be well funded....but you are loosing.
The world is uniting to fight the climate crisis and you will lose!"
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Hot off the press 11 announcements that will positively touch the lives of ordinary people throughout the UK. All made in the last 5 days. Labour remain focused on driving down the cost of living and securing investment and jobs across the UK. 👏👏👏
November 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Hot off the press 11 announcements that will positively touch the lives of ordinary people throughout the UK. All made in the last 5 days. Labour remain focused on driving down the cost of living and securing investment and jobs across the UK. 👏👏👏
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Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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The UK is set to become less reliant on imports for critical minerals required for modern tech under a new Critical Mineral Strategy.
+ 10% will be produced in the UK
+ 20% will be recycled
+ imports will be spread across multiple countries.
+ 50k tonnes of lithium to be produced
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+ 10% will be produced in the UK
+ 20% will be recycled
+ imports will be spread across multiple countries.
+ 50k tonnes of lithium to be produced
1/2
From smartphones to fridges: UK to end overreliance on imports of critical minerals
The Government has launched the UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy.
www.gov.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The UK is set to become less reliant on imports for critical minerals required for modern tech under a new Critical Mineral Strategy.
+ 10% will be produced in the UK
+ 20% will be recycled
+ imports will be spread across multiple countries.
+ 50k tonnes of lithium to be produced
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+ 10% will be produced in the UK
+ 20% will be recycled
+ imports will be spread across multiple countries.
+ 50k tonnes of lithium to be produced
1/2
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Powerful piece by @drrachelclarke.com on the COVID inquiry. Those who say it’s easy to be wise in hindsight are being utterly disingenuous. Many of us spoke out at the time, and it’s in the public record.
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
@independentsage.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 8:02 AM
Powerful piece by @drrachelclarke.com on the COVID inquiry. Those who say it’s easy to be wise in hindsight are being utterly disingenuous. Many of us spoke out at the time, and it’s in the public record.
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Boris Johnson took 4 days off as NHS warned Covid could ‘overwhelm’ system
Thousands died.
Spent time walking his dog, riding motorcycle, hosting lunches/dinners.
He once said Covid was ‘nature’s way of dealing with old people’, ‘we should let the old people get it’.
Will he be held to account,?
Thousands died.
Spent time walking his dog, riding motorcycle, hosting lunches/dinners.
He once said Covid was ‘nature’s way of dealing with old people’, ‘we should let the old people get it’.
Will he be held to account,?
Boris Johnson took four days off as NHS warned Covid could ‘overwhelm’ system
Files show then PM was walking dog, riding motorbike and hosting guests as pandemic planning stalled in ‘lost month’
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Boris Johnson took 4 days off as NHS warned Covid could ‘overwhelm’ system
Thousands died.
Spent time walking his dog, riding motorcycle, hosting lunches/dinners.
He once said Covid was ‘nature’s way of dealing with old people’, ‘we should let the old people get it’.
Will he be held to account,?
Thousands died.
Spent time walking his dog, riding motorcycle, hosting lunches/dinners.
He once said Covid was ‘nature’s way of dealing with old people’, ‘we should let the old people get it’.
Will he be held to account,?