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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 3h

Sociology - the capacity to ask questions and think critically. Can’t be having that can we?

Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 3h

The ability to communicate and appreciate this country's rich cultural heritage is SO useless and overrated.

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 6h

‘Disappointing in its scale and scope’ - sobering analysis of Labour’s ‘Pride in Place’ policy. Via @uk.theconversation.com…
theconversation.com/can-labours-...

Can Labour’s plan to fund deprived communities see off Reform? What the evidence shows

Many of the planned improvements are largely cosmetic.

theconversation.com

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 6h

The Brexit poison continues its endless journey… www.politico.eu/article/dona...

‘Worse than Trump’s tariffs’: EU steel protections are poised to pummel British industry

The EU is preparing to reduce foreign steel quotas by almost half as part of new measures set to be proposed next week.

www.politico.eu

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 7h

Going under the radar - Trump forces price increases for drugs onto the NHS… www.politico.eu/article/brit...

Britain prepares NHS drug spending hike to stave off Trump tariffs

Officials briefed the Trump administration on fresh proposals for pharma pricing earlier this week.

www.politico.eu

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 7h

Badenoch is insisting there’s ’a buzz’ at conference…

@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

Ouch! 😫

@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

TY Jane, really appreciate that 😊

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

TY Sally - let’s hope Putin doesn’t make it to my age!

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

TY David - *our* club. But yeah, the party😩

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

He really is trying to be a Poundland Trump isn’t he?

Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

Wow. Robert Jenrick doubles down by branding a black journalist's questions "ridiculous" and saying that the problem is not his comments, but "journalists like you who pop up and try to knock me down", adding that "this is the reason why terrorist attacks happen". ~AA

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

TY David 😊

@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

Well…I’m 80 today and I’ve been writing about it. It’s not so bad…
open.substack.com/pub/eyesande...

Me and Helen Mirren: Life after 80

Professor Bob Hudson reflects on becoming an octogenarian - an article that is of relevance to anyone who is older today than they were yesterday!

open.substack.com

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

👇 👏👏👏

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

Create a UK version of ICE. Sack ‘biased’ judges. Tories are just a Trump tribute act. Dreadful!

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

Here we go again! ukdefencejournal.org.uk/milei-turns-...

Milei turns to Falklands as Argentina’s troubles mount

Argentina’s Milei has revived the Falklands claim at the UN. With London distracted and his economy in crisis, he’s gambling on weakness.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

Extract from today’s blog by @peterkellner.bsky.social - getting political credit for something is tough in the prevailing culture of negativity.

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

NHS, social care, universities (and more) all put at risk by this pandering to Reform over migrants.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

NHS could cease to function under Labour’s new visa rules, say nurses

Exclusive: Royal College of Nursing says plan to tighten rules for foreign workers is ‘pandering’ to Reform UK

www.theguardian.com

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

A brave lost voice in the Conservative Party 👏👏👏
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

The Conservatives must never have any part in Farage’s po...

To describe asylum seekers as thieves or rapists encourages the worst sort of prejudice. We don’t need Trump’s mouthpiece anywhere near No 10

observer.co.uk

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 1d

Some parents will go to any lengths to avoid the horror of their children mixing with state pupils won’t they? www.theguardian.com/education/20...

‘We’ve been inundated’: European private schools report surge in interest from wealthy British parents

VAT on school fees has led to a rise in overseas interest and even relocations as UK fees have jumped by as much as 22.6%

www.theguardian.com

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 2d

‘Farage has none of the Tory party’s reputation to uphold and all of the benefits of the lower standards the Tories have established’ - perfect encapsulation of the Conservative Party’s kamikaze self-destruction by @nesrinemalik.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Don’t despair, Tories: look upon Reform and see your rightful and fitting legacy | Nesrine Malik

If Kemi Badenoch wonders why her party conference looks and feels like a sideshow, perhaps she should reflect on the Conservatives’ 14 years in power, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

www.theguardian.com

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 2d

Vietnam draft dodger explains how hand-to-hand fighting is easy and simple.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump: "The problem with Vietnam, we, you know, we stopped fighting to win. We would've won easy. We would've won Afghanistan easy. We would've won every war easy. But we got politically correct. 'Oh, let's take it easy.' We're not politically correct anymore, just so you understand."

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 2d

Really? Really? Why do we keep treating the Trump administration as somehow normal?

AmericaWeNeedToTalk @americaneedstotalk.bsky.social · 4d

During the middle of the night right in Chicago, with no warrants, presented, everyone in the building was taken outside and zip tied, including toddlers, after they were separated from their parents. This is vile and disgusting and if you think that this is acceptable, you need to seek help.

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 2d

The scales fall from their eyes…

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 2d

Tories propose cuts of £47 billion. It’s Osborne’s austerity that led to their downfall. Never learn do they?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Conservatives to announce £5,000 tax rebate for young homebuyers

Speaking at the party's conference, Shadow chancellor Mel Stride will say the proposal will be funded by cuts to public spending worth £47bn.

www.bbc.co.uk

@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 3d

This descent into Trump’s rabbit hole is ridiculous and dangerous. Surely as a country we are better than this?

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