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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 31m

The grift: ex-PM Rishi Sunak set to take top tech and AI roles

Eternally underwhelming former Tory PM Rishi Sunak is set to start two advisory roles for tech firms, as the revolving door swings open again
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...

The grift: ex-PM Rishi Sunak set to take top tech and AI roles

Eternally underwhelming former Tory PM Rishi Sunak is set to start two advisory roles for tech firms, as the revolving door swings open again

www.thecanary.co

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 25m

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Wonder if this is one Mandelson cooked up...

Government to consult on digital IDs for 13-year-olds

There has been a backlash to the announcement a UK-wide digital ID scheme will be introduced by 2029.

www.bbc.co.uk

wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 31m

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This is a good one - 8/10 recommendation.
FREE and ethical.

#harvestman #neurot

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1h

High street slot machine shops pay staff bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose

Exclusive: MPs and campaigners condemn ‘appalling’ reward scheme for Merkur venue managers High street slot machine shops are paying their staff bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose, the Guardian has learned, prompting condemnation of the “appalling” reward scheme from MPs and campaigners. A network of 1,451 “adult gaming centres” (AGCs), most of which are open 24 hours a day, has spread through the UK in recent years, concentrated in the most economically deprived areas. Continue reading...

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 3h

Labour Party deputy leader contest.

I won't vote for Bridget Phillipson or Lucy Powell.

Both are right-wing.
Supported two-child benefit cap, disability benefit cuts.
Snooping on benefit claimants' bank accounts.

In the words of Billy Connolly, “Don't vote, it only encourages them.”

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 3h

Hard to tell if fact or satire - especially with Ryan Air

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 3h

This can still be done whilst (politely) denying them access to businesses/services too.

wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 3h

Good for her. Can't wait to see the shit-smeared temper tantrum response.
Hope it causes a stroke*.

+ I say that as somone that saw the devastating effect it had on my much loved stepdad and is well aware of the suffering.

Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 5h

NEW: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize.

wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 3h

Teachers wanting to make their classrooms welcoming, inclusive spaces rather than brown-shirt indoctrination?
The guillotine is too good for him.

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 3h

I've got 2x criticisms so far: the font's too bloody small, even with my reading glasses, it's certainly engaging, but I feel Browder might have read a bit too much Ian Fleming.
I've no doubts about any of it though and it's terrifying.

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 3h

Not a great leap of faith to see how Mossad follow a similar playbook, just more child-centric.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK_G...
This is worth a look - "other" streaming services carry it ;)
- and it's not hard to take a guess how some interests have weaponised it.

Q: Into the Storm (2021) | Official Trailer | HBO

YouTube video by HBO

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 3h

So, there's nothing (so far) that's much of a surprise - I consume a lot of news, interesting to see Boris Johnson getting a mention so early on...
I outright believe Putin's got his claws into the UK Security Services (US obviously), our sanctions are laughable.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4h

Patriots don't peddle for Putin.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Farage's top aide in furious BBC Question Time clash over Russian bribe MEP

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf clashed with Green Party leader Zack Polanski on BBC Question Time over the conviction of ex-Reform Welsh leader Nathan Gill, who took Russian bribes

www.mirror.co.uk

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 5h

Sultana seems decent, she should join the Greens.
Corbyn - regardless of anything else is too publicly toxic for any hope of changing anything.
YP's been a debacle.

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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 7h

Massive data leak linked to Online Safety Act security measures

The thing that everyone predicted would happen has happened - and the Discord data leak should ring alarm bells for Labour, writes @willem-moore.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...

Massive data leak linked to Online Safety Act security measures

The thing that everyone predicted would happen has happened - and the Discord data leak should ring alarm bells for Labour

www.thecanary.co

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 5h

Does he manage to do it without promoting The Alpha Course?

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Marwood @andmarwood.bsky.social · 17h

Yes, Zack!
God, it's good to hear someone telling the truth again.
#BackZack 💚
#JoinTheGreens

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17h

“You can’t blame austerity on one hand, but then say it’s the immigrants. The immigrants haven’t caused austerity.”

Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 22h

It's right next to my bed now though and I might (try and) stay in all weekend :)

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 22h

Bought a spirit level, coffee shop ~busy, old man sat down and talked to me about DIY - didn't want to be rude.
I'm only putting a picture up as well, but nice bloke...
If not tonight, tomorrow is a day of zero plans other than r/r and I'll tuck in one or the other.

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 22h

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#tomwaits

Tom Waits - "Tom Traubert's Blues" (Live on The Human Factor)

YouTube video by Tom Waits

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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 1d

🔴Family of Gaza Activist From Starmer’s Constituency Criticises Him for Not Helping Flotilla Detainees

“The fact his constituents and people from the country he is prime minister of were being held in Israeli prison, you think he would have something to say about it”
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/09/f...

Family of Gaza Activist From Starmer's Constituency Criticises Him for Not Helping Flotilla Detainees

"The fact that his constituents and people from the country he is prime minister of were being held in Israeli prison, you think he would have something to say about it”

bylinetimes.com

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Not only are we at record numbers of members and growing every day - this is our highest ever poll rating.

We're just getting started.

This is the politics of the 99% Vs the 1% for a country we can all afford to live in - plenty of room to grow.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 1d

Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 32% (-3)
LAB: 17% (-2)
CON: 17% (+3)
GRN: 15% (+4)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)

Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 8 Oct.
Changes w/ 1 Oct.

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 23h

Not the only thing that can spoil family life.

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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 1d

DWP lies exposed as minister admits they're cutting Access to Work

The DWP has repeatedly denied it's cutting Access to Work - but an admission from a minister has now revealed the truth
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...

DWP lies exposed as minister admits they're cutting Access to Work

The DWP has repeatedly denied it's cutting Access to Work - but an admission from a minister has now revealed the truth

www.thecanary.co

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 23h

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Looks like she's had a stroke, which is how I like to remember her 😂

Margaret Thatcher Centenary Toby Jug – Exclusive Limited Edition

Commemorate 100 years since the birth of Margaret Thatcher with this exclusive centenary edition Toby Jug, created especially for the Conservative Party by the renowned ceramic makers Bairstow Manor. ...

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