tudor lomas
@tudorinjordan.bsky.social
Brit living in Amsterdam and Jordan; woke & angry; former BBC journo/presenter; author; focus on sustainable development, fairness, environment, pol/econ, inter-cultural stuff. Supports DCFC; works with Saleh and family wadirumtours.com
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the final words of my Covid book, Just drink the Bleach --> "the world's a mirror; up to a point you get back what you put out; it was the best advice for surviving the pandemic. Be nice to people." It still seems to work.
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If inflation comes up at the dinner table, don’t forget to draw attention to a deeper structural driver of high prices: corporate power.
Much of the food industry is dominated by a few corporate giants with the power to keep prices high because they face little competition.
Much of the food industry is dominated by a few corporate giants with the power to keep prices high because they face little competition.
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
If inflation comes up at the dinner table, don’t forget to draw attention to a deeper structural driver of high prices: corporate power.
Much of the food industry is dominated by a few corporate giants with the power to keep prices high because they face little competition.
Much of the food industry is dominated by a few corporate giants with the power to keep prices high because they face little competition.
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I'm thankful for my ICE whistle.
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I'm thankful for my ICE whistle.
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I have not forgotten about the Epstein files. Have you?
November 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I have not forgotten about the Epstein files. Have you?
applies in the UK too -->
In the richest city in the richest country on the planet, the thing we can’t afford is to forget those who are left hungry.
November 28, 2025 at 4:44 AM
applies in the UK too -->
#Tory scum; they gobble up the seed corn -->
“I do think there is a problem with appointees who were appointed by Government”
Culture Secretary #LisaNandy tells #Newsnight that politically appointed #BBC board members are a “problem” for public confidence in the broadcaster as a "neutral and independent institution”
Culture Secretary #LisaNandy tells #Newsnight that politically appointed #BBC board members are a “problem” for public confidence in the broadcaster as a "neutral and independent institution”
video.twimg.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:43 AM
#Tory scum; they gobble up the seed corn -->
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The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
evil scum, abolish #Israel now --> BBC News - Israeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrender
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
West Bank: Israeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrender
The Palestinian Authority says the killings are a "war crime", while an Israeli minister backed the soldiers.
www.bbc.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:40 AM
evil scum, abolish #Israel now --> BBC News - Israeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrender
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
sounds the right wsy round --> BBC News - Australia social media ban: Get rid of harmful content instead of us, say teens - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Australia social media ban: Get rid of harmful content instead of us, say teens
From 10 December, social media firms must ensure Australians aged under 16 cannot have accounts.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
sounds the right wsy round --> BBC News - Australia social media ban: Get rid of harmful content instead of us, say teens - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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There have been 378 mass shootings this year as of November 25th—
#Trump & Republicans response is to dismantle the Gun Violence Prevention Office & replace it with an office dedicated to “protecting” the 2nd Amendment
#Trump & Republicans response is to dismantle the Gun Violence Prevention Office & replace it with an office dedicated to “protecting” the 2nd Amendment
November 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
There have been 378 mass shootings this year as of November 25th—
#Trump & Republicans response is to dismantle the Gun Violence Prevention Office & replace it with an office dedicated to “protecting” the 2nd Amendment
#Trump & Republicans response is to dismantle the Gun Violence Prevention Office & replace it with an office dedicated to “protecting” the 2nd Amendment
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To be fair, it is to be expected that there are fewer large than small countries. Still an interesting list.
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
To be fair, it is to be expected that there are fewer large than small countries. Still an interesting list.
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Net migration to UK drops 69% www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Net migration to UK drops 69% year on year, ONS says
Figure of 204,000 in 12 months to June 2025 is lowest since 2021, statistics body says
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Net migration to UK drops 69% www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Farage is trying the age old politicians default now, of, it's just because you don't like my poltics
It's a bit more than that Nigel
It's about values isn't it?
Not the pathetic stance of, you just don't like me
There are reasons we don't like you Nigel, very good reasons
It's a bit more than that Nigel
It's about values isn't it?
Not the pathetic stance of, you just don't like me
There are reasons we don't like you Nigel, very good reasons
"The allegations that I used to use hammers to murder rabbits are only being made because people don't like my policy of killing rabbits with hammers."
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Farage is trying the age old politicians default now, of, it's just because you don't like my poltics
It's a bit more than that Nigel
It's about values isn't it?
Not the pathetic stance of, you just don't like me
There are reasons we don't like you Nigel, very good reasons
It's a bit more than that Nigel
It's about values isn't it?
Not the pathetic stance of, you just don't like me
There are reasons we don't like you Nigel, very good reasons
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‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 AM
‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
Ban on Palestine Action is repugnant and should be lifted, high court told | Palestine Action | The Guardian share.google/fvdZDM9X8huf...
Ban on Palestine Action is repugnant and should be lifted, high court told
Co-founder’s lawyer says group is part of an ‘honourable tradition’ of direct action and civil disobedience
share.google
November 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Ban on Palestine Action is repugnant and should be lifted, high court told | Palestine Action | The Guardian share.google/fvdZDM9X8huf...
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I'm hearing criticisms of the end to the two child limit, because it was done just to mollify Labour backbenchers, at a cost of £billions.
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I'm hearing criticisms of the end to the two child limit, because it was done just to mollify Labour backbenchers, at a cost of £billions.
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
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Ratings UK: Top 10 Ranking (3 - 9 Nov):
#CelebrityRaceAcrossTheWorld achieves its highest audience ever as it returns for a new series with just over 6.7 million tuning in. #CelebrityTraitors bows out with almost 15 million,+ #Shetland holds well as 5.24m return for a new run.
[8 out of 10 for BBC
#CelebrityRaceAcrossTheWorld achieves its highest audience ever as it returns for a new series with just over 6.7 million tuning in. #CelebrityTraitors bows out with almost 15 million,+ #Shetland holds well as 5.24m return for a new run.
[8 out of 10 for BBC
November 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Ratings UK: Top 10 Ranking (3 - 9 Nov):
#CelebrityRaceAcrossTheWorld achieves its highest audience ever as it returns for a new series with just over 6.7 million tuning in. #CelebrityTraitors bows out with almost 15 million,+ #Shetland holds well as 5.24m return for a new run.
[8 out of 10 for BBC
#CelebrityRaceAcrossTheWorld achieves its highest audience ever as it returns for a new series with just over 6.7 million tuning in. #CelebrityTraitors bows out with almost 15 million,+ #Shetland holds well as 5.24m return for a new run.
[8 out of 10 for BBC
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Plus sides to today: Two-child benefit scrapped. Largely progressive tax implications. Good market reaction. No big spending cuts. Nightmare prospect of cutting funding to net zero etc avoided. It's a left-wing budget. Those who say there's no difference between Labour and Tories are bananas.
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Plus sides to today: Two-child benefit scrapped. Largely progressive tax implications. Good market reaction. No big spending cuts. Nightmare prospect of cutting funding to net zero etc avoided. It's a left-wing budget. Those who say there's no difference between Labour and Tories are bananas.
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why not -->
'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing' - www.bbc.com/sport/boxing...
'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing' - www.bbc.com/sport/boxing...
Boxing: Zeina Nassar, the hijab-wearing boxer who makes her pro debut in Pakistan
How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
why not -->
'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing' - www.bbc.com/sport/boxing...
'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing' - www.bbc.com/sport/boxing...
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this is worth reading, every civilisation should do the same and police it strongly --> BBC News - Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
this is worth reading, every civilisation should do the same and police it strongly --> BBC News - Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
this is worth reading, every civilisation should do the same and police it strongly --> BBC News - Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
this is worth reading, every civilisation should do the same and police it strongly --> BBC News - Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
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This is such a useful heuristic device - the 6 phases of renewable energy integration: @iea.org lays out typical challenges and examples of how countries have addressed them.
There are already several examples of countries entering the high phases (4-6).
iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/fbffb...
There are already several examples of countries entering the high phases (4-6).
iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/fbffb...
November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This is such a useful heuristic device - the 6 phases of renewable energy integration: @iea.org lays out typical challenges and examples of how countries have addressed them.
There are already several examples of countries entering the high phases (4-6).
iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/fbffb...
There are already several examples of countries entering the high phases (4-6).
iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/fbffb...
just what big PHARMA wants and needs. . . .
People who stop using Mounjaro tend to regain weight and lose other health benefits, says study
People who stop using Mounjaro tend to regain weight and lose other health benefits, says study
Improvements such as reduced ‘bad’ cholesterol and lower blood pressure go into reverse upon stopping weight-loss jabs
People who stop using the weight-loss jab Mounjaro not only tend to regain weight, but experience a reversal in other health improvements too, research suggests.
Mounjaro, which contains the active ingredient tirzepatide, has become a popular medication for weight loss, with studies suggesting that it can help people lose an average of 20% of their body weight after 72 weeks of treatment. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
just what big PHARMA wants and needs. . . .