Ellie
@wokeellie.bsky.social
Loves reading, history, philosophy and God's Own Country. Member of the Green Party for the planet and all its inhabitants, not just the stinking rich.
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Must read regarding X, the big fine and EU law
Expect Vance et al to attack all the wrong angles on this
Expect Vance et al to attack all the wrong angles on this
Don't let anyone tell you that the Commission's DSA enforcement against X is about speech or censorship.
That would, indeed, be interesting. But this is just the EU enforcing some normal, boring laws that would get bipartisan support in the U.S. (I bet similar bills *have* had that support.) 1/
That would, indeed, be interesting. But this is just the EU enforcing some normal, boring laws that would get bipartisan support in the U.S. (I bet similar bills *have* had that support.) 1/
December 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Must read regarding X, the big fine and EU law
Expect Vance et al to attack all the wrong angles on this
Expect Vance et al to attack all the wrong angles on this
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Reform accepted £9 million from a former Boris Johnson backer & crypto-multimillionaire.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reform accepted £9 million from a former Boris Johnson backer & crypto-multimillionaire.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
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I can attest to this, it's disgusting. Hull is a good example, a nurse - in uniform, walking to her job at the hospital was randomly punched in the face and knocked to the ground.
That would not have happened 20 years ago, we have allowed a sick narrative to take over and it needs to stop.
That would not have happened 20 years ago, we have allowed a sick narrative to take over and it needs to stop.
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK
Number of overseas nurses and midwives registered between April and September was half that of a year ago www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Number of overseas nurses and midwives registered between April and September was half that of a year ago www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK
Number of overseas nurses and midwives registered between April and September was half that of a year ago
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
I can attest to this, it's disgusting. Hull is a good example, a nurse - in uniform, walking to her job at the hospital was randomly punched in the face and knocked to the ground.
That would not have happened 20 years ago, we have allowed a sick narrative to take over and it needs to stop.
That would not have happened 20 years ago, we have allowed a sick narrative to take over and it needs to stop.
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The government still can't say how much damage was caused by Palestine Action at RAF Brize Norton. The two engines damaged have returned to service.
#DCUKparliament
#DCUKparliament
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The government still can't say how much damage was caused by Palestine Action at RAF Brize Norton. The two engines damaged have returned to service.
#DCUKparliament
#DCUKparliament
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The UK doesn't recognise Maduro in Venezuela "because of the way in which the election was conducted", says foreign minister Baroness Chapman.
Her ally Sisi of Egypt "won" "elections" with 90% of the vote in 2023 and came to power after the massacre of 1,000 people in 2013.
#DCUKparliament
Her ally Sisi of Egypt "won" "elections" with 90% of the vote in 2023 and came to power after the massacre of 1,000 people in 2013.
#DCUKparliament
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The UK doesn't recognise Maduro in Venezuela "because of the way in which the election was conducted", says foreign minister Baroness Chapman.
Her ally Sisi of Egypt "won" "elections" with 90% of the vote in 2023 and came to power after the massacre of 1,000 people in 2013.
#DCUKparliament
Her ally Sisi of Egypt "won" "elections" with 90% of the vote in 2023 and came to power after the massacre of 1,000 people in 2013.
#DCUKparliament
www.itv.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Talk about missing the point. 🤦♂️
Farage as sharp as a bag of wet lettuce.
Farage as sharp as a bag of wet lettuce.
Rather than apologising for his antisemitism, Farage demands the BBC apologise for the antisemitism of Alf Garnett, a fictional character created to satirise antisemitism, who was portrayed by a Jewish man.
December 4, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Talk about missing the point. 🤦♂️
Farage as sharp as a bag of wet lettuce.
Farage as sharp as a bag of wet lettuce.
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BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
Ex-Tory MP facilitated meetings with 10+ Labour MPs and met ministers in “cash-for-access operation”
open.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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Voters Are More Likely To See Reform UK As 'Pro-Russia' Than 'Anti-Russia'
@YouGov found 28% of respondents would say Reform is pro-Russia compared to 13% who say it is anti-Russia
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/voters...
@YouGov found 28% of respondents would say Reform is pro-Russia compared to 13% who say it is anti-Russia
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/voters...
Voters Are More Likely To See Reform UK As 'Pro-Russia' Than 'Anti-Russia'
A new YouGov poll delivers a result which will be a blow to Nigel Farage.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Voters Are More Likely To See Reform UK As 'Pro-Russia' Than 'Anti-Russia'
@YouGov found 28% of respondents would say Reform is pro-Russia compared to 13% who say it is anti-Russia
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/voters...
@YouGov found 28% of respondents would say Reform is pro-Russia compared to 13% who say it is anti-Russia
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/voters...
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🚨 JUST IN: tens of thousands of people will need to turn to a food bank for the very first time this winter.
We expect to provide an emergency food parcel EVERY 10 SECONDS.
We expect to provide an emergency food parcel EVERY 10 SECONDS.
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🚨 JUST IN: tens of thousands of people will need to turn to a food bank for the very first time this winter.
We expect to provide an emergency food parcel EVERY 10 SECONDS.
We expect to provide an emergency food parcel EVERY 10 SECONDS.
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Farage: I won’t do a deal with the Tories because they were dishonest and incompetent.
Also Farage: We’re recruiting as many Tory MPs as we can.
Also Farage: We’re recruiting as many Tory MPs as we can.
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Farage: I won’t do a deal with the Tories because they were dishonest and incompetent.
Also Farage: We’re recruiting as many Tory MPs as we can.
Also Farage: We’re recruiting as many Tory MPs as we can.
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FACT OF THE DAY. 3 December 1992. Neil Papworth sent the world’s 1st mobile phone text message. It read: “Merry Christmas.” It was sent to the cellphone of Vodafone director, Richard Jarvis. It was a modest start, but it ultimately changed the way in which humans communicated with each other.
December 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 3 December 1992. Neil Papworth sent the world’s 1st mobile phone text message. It read: “Merry Christmas.” It was sent to the cellphone of Vodafone director, Richard Jarvis. It was a modest start, but it ultimately changed the way in which humans communicated with each other.
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My wife qualifies for PIP and swaps this for a car plus we paid 3500 up front to get something more accessible. This allows her to work, pay tax and NI and also spend in the economy. If she had to give up work, the cost to the Treasury in lost tax would be more than she receives in PIP.
December 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
My wife qualifies for PIP and swaps this for a car plus we paid 3500 up front to get something more accessible. This allows her to work, pay tax and NI and also spend in the economy. If she had to give up work, the cost to the Treasury in lost tax would be more than she receives in PIP.
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Christmas tree and display in Halle Square, Manchester's Arndale Centre, December 1987.
December 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Christmas tree and display in Halle Square, Manchester's Arndale Centre, December 1987.
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The UK is spending public money on developing new nuclear warheads for Trident missiles. How much has the 'Astraea' warhead design already cost?
The government refuses to say, citing "national security".
#DCUKparliament
The government refuses to say, citing "national security".
#DCUKparliament
December 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The UK is spending public money on developing new nuclear warheads for Trident missiles. How much has the 'Astraea' warhead design already cost?
The government refuses to say, citing "national security".
#DCUKparliament
The government refuses to say, citing "national security".
#DCUKparliament
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The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
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Matt @MattCartoonist on ending #jurytrials @Telegraph – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Matt @MattCartoonist on ending #jurytrials @Telegraph – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
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🚨Some personal news.
I'm thrilled to announce that I've just filed my first copy for The New Yorker.
A profile of Jonathan Gullis.
"You get the sense that offstage, Jonathan Gullis struggles with being Jonathan Gullis."
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
I'm thrilled to announce that I've just filed my first copy for The New Yorker.
A profile of Jonathan Gullis.
"You get the sense that offstage, Jonathan Gullis struggles with being Jonathan Gullis."
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
Jonathan Gullis, The Seagull's Lament
A New Yorker Profile
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🚨Some personal news.
I'm thrilled to announce that I've just filed my first copy for The New Yorker.
A profile of Jonathan Gullis.
"You get the sense that offstage, Jonathan Gullis struggles with being Jonathan Gullis."
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
I'm thrilled to announce that I've just filed my first copy for The New Yorker.
A profile of Jonathan Gullis.
"You get the sense that offstage, Jonathan Gullis struggles with being Jonathan Gullis."
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
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This is one of the funniest things I've read in ages... 🤣🤣👏👏
🚨Some personal news.
I'm thrilled to announce that I've just filed my first copy for The New Yorker.
A profile of Jonathan Gullis.
"You get the sense that offstage, Jonathan Gullis struggles with being Jonathan Gullis."
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
I'm thrilled to announce that I've just filed my first copy for The New Yorker.
A profile of Jonathan Gullis.
"You get the sense that offstage, Jonathan Gullis struggles with being Jonathan Gullis."
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
Jonathan Gullis, The Seagull's Lament
A New Yorker Profile
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This is one of the funniest things I've read in ages... 🤣🤣👏👏
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This is not the video I had planned to make.
YouTube video by Just Have a Think
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
Done, please consider doing the same. They're an invidious company at the best of times and they should get nowhere near the personal data of NHS patients.
Done, please consider doing the same. They're an invidious company at the best of times and they should get nowhere near the personal data of NHS patients.
Say no to Palantir in the NHS - No to Palantir
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
Done, please consider doing the same. They're an invidious company at the best of times and they should get nowhere near the personal data of NHS patients.
Done, please consider doing the same. They're an invidious company at the best of times and they should get nowhere near the personal data of NHS patients.
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An undertaker drops in to give Christmas and New Year wishes to a sick man. The festive season not getting in the way of business opportunities. Coloured lithograph, Probably mid-19th century or thereabouts. Wellcome Collection #Christmas
December 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
An undertaker drops in to give Christmas and New Year wishes to a sick man. The festive season not getting in the way of business opportunities. Coloured lithograph, Probably mid-19th century or thereabouts. Wellcome Collection #Christmas