@brettuu.bsky.social
Retired, Lapsed Chartered Engineer
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Woke
Atheist
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Resorting to insult instead of reasoned, logical, fact based debate
Any posting on my account of Japanese style cartoons.
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New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
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Today House of Commons will debate Railways Bill
Great that franchises are coming into public ownership but we also need
🚄 Publicly owned rolling stock (trains)
🚄 An end to competition + private profit
🚄 Accountable passenger watchdog
🚄 Lower fares, new lines, investment!
Great that franchises are coming into public ownership but we also need
🚄 Publicly owned rolling stock (trains)
🚄 An end to competition + private profit
🚄 Accountable passenger watchdog
🚄 Lower fares, new lines, investment!
December 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Today House of Commons will debate Railways Bill
Great that franchises are coming into public ownership but we also need
🚄 Publicly owned rolling stock (trains)
🚄 An end to competition + private profit
🚄 Accountable passenger watchdog
🚄 Lower fares, new lines, investment!
Great that franchises are coming into public ownership but we also need
🚄 Publicly owned rolling stock (trains)
🚄 An end to competition + private profit
🚄 Accountable passenger watchdog
🚄 Lower fares, new lines, investment!
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👆👆 I hope RG is currently experiencing indigestion. He should be drummed out of the BBC and if the current government sincerely intended to actually win the next election (rather than just handing the gig off to Nige) they would have already made that happen.
December 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
👆👆 I hope RG is currently experiencing indigestion. He should be drummed out of the BBC and if the current government sincerely intended to actually win the next election (rather than just handing the gig off to Nige) they would have already made that happen.
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Deeply concerned about this proposal.
No good can come of the proposition of offering such a contract to an organisation owned by someone who despises the NHS and what it stands for.
Deeply concerned about this proposal.
No good can come of the proposition of offering such a contract to an organisation owned by someone who despises the NHS and what it stands for.
Say no to Palantir in the NHS
NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir - fight back
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
Deeply concerned about this proposal.
No good can come of the proposition of offering such a contract to an organisation owned by someone who despises the NHS and what it stands for.
Deeply concerned about this proposal.
No good can come of the proposition of offering such a contract to an organisation owned by someone who despises the NHS and what it stands for.
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Before Brexit, the UK was tied to EU rules that stopped governments from handing out public money to big companies just to boost their profits in SEZs. It was called “State aid”, regulations designed to keep things fair and prevent a race to the bottom.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Before Brexit, the UK was tied to EU rules that stopped governments from handing out public money to big companies just to boost their profits in SEZs. It was called “State aid”, regulations designed to keep things fair and prevent a race to the bottom.
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If you’re reading this from overseas and thinking about coming to the US for the World Cup, stay home. It’s not safe here.
ICE is going to be trolling around these places. They’ll be under orders to harass anybody who isn’t white and at least third generation Americans.
Seriously. Don’t come.
ICE is going to be trolling around these places. They’ll be under orders to harass anybody who isn’t white and at least third generation Americans.
Seriously. Don’t come.
December 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
If you’re reading this from overseas and thinking about coming to the US for the World Cup, stay home. It’s not safe here.
ICE is going to be trolling around these places. They’ll be under orders to harass anybody who isn’t white and at least third generation Americans.
Seriously. Don’t come.
ICE is going to be trolling around these places. They’ll be under orders to harass anybody who isn’t white and at least third generation Americans.
Seriously. Don’t come.
Indeed.
@europeanpowell.bsky.social is a hugely useful source of information if you want to become informed on this subject.
Those crying out for rejoining EU should avail themselves of the information to understand the huge financial and legal obstacles to overcome to reach that objective.
@europeanpowell.bsky.social is a hugely useful source of information if you want to become informed on this subject.
Those crying out for rejoining EU should avail themselves of the information to understand the huge financial and legal obstacles to overcome to reach that objective.
Problem is, this government has expedited the establishment of 84 Freeports, SEZs / FEZs (initiated by the tories). The deals are done and effectively make it impossible to rejoin as the EU.
@europeanpowell.bsky.social is the expert on this.
europeanpowell.substack.com/p/the-danger...
@europeanpowell.bsky.social is the expert on this.
europeanpowell.substack.com/p/the-danger...
The Dangers of Freeports and Special Economic Zones
Notes from my talk with Left Unity and Merseyside Pensioners Association, February 18th 2025
europeanpowell.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Indeed.
@europeanpowell.bsky.social is a hugely useful source of information if you want to become informed on this subject.
Those crying out for rejoining EU should avail themselves of the information to understand the huge financial and legal obstacles to overcome to reach that objective.
@europeanpowell.bsky.social is a hugely useful source of information if you want to become informed on this subject.
Those crying out for rejoining EU should avail themselves of the information to understand the huge financial and legal obstacles to overcome to reach that objective.
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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"There are a thousand and one legitimate reasons why people are on benefits - and many of those people are already working hard to afford to live, or use food banks because they can't afford to feed and heat themselves. As this post says, 'stop judging'!"
via Stevie Burrows
via Stevie Burrows
December 1, 2025 at 9:27 AM
"There are a thousand and one legitimate reasons why people are on benefits - and many of those people are already working hard to afford to live, or use food banks because they can't afford to feed and heat themselves. As this post says, 'stop judging'!"
via Stevie Burrows
via Stevie Burrows
I hope that Obama had some aides that "balanced" that view.
November 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I hope that Obama had some aides that "balanced" that view.
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Or you could, I don't know, staff up the entire system to handle the volume? What's that you say, you can't possibly afford it?
Wealth tax. I know, that's crazy talk. Curtailing rights for thousands is a small price to pay for not inconveniencing billionaires even the tiniest bit.
Wealth tax. I know, that's crazy talk. Curtailing rights for thousands is a small price to pay for not inconveniencing billionaires even the tiniest bit.
November 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Or you could, I don't know, staff up the entire system to handle the volume? What's that you say, you can't possibly afford it?
Wealth tax. I know, that's crazy talk. Curtailing rights for thousands is a small price to pay for not inconveniencing billionaires even the tiniest bit.
Wealth tax. I know, that's crazy talk. Curtailing rights for thousands is a small price to pay for not inconveniencing billionaires even the tiniest bit.
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The stupidity of Farage’s latest ‘plan’ is staggering.
Claiming they’d save British taxpayers money by ripping up international commitments and starting a trade war with Europe is the puerile foot-stamp of a party that uses prejudice as policy. Ruinous nonsense.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Claiming they’d save British taxpayers money by ripping up international commitments and starting a trade war with Europe is the puerile foot-stamp of a party that uses prejudice as policy. Ruinous nonsense.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform would ‘cut benefits for EU nationals and hike NHS immigration surcharge’
Party claims its policies would eliminate ‘black hole’ Rachel Reeves faces in the budget – but Labour says the ‘fantasy numbers don’t add up’
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The stupidity of Farage’s latest ‘plan’ is staggering.
Claiming they’d save British taxpayers money by ripping up international commitments and starting a trade war with Europe is the puerile foot-stamp of a party that uses prejudice as policy. Ruinous nonsense.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Claiming they’d save British taxpayers money by ripping up international commitments and starting a trade war with Europe is the puerile foot-stamp of a party that uses prejudice as policy. Ruinous nonsense.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Government to ramp up deportations by overriding ECHR in fresh immigration crackdown
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Labour to ramp up deportations by overriding ECHR
Home secretary will attempt to change way ECHR is interpreted by UK judges – as critics hit out over proposals
www.independent.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Government to ramp up deportations by overriding ECHR in fresh immigration crackdown
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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A Swiss investigation reveals that an official with ties to an Israeli firm invested in the military and intelligence sectors was behind the decision to have journalist Ali Abunimah arrested and expelled – to stop a speaking tour about the Gaza genocide.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
A Swiss investigation reveals that an official with ties to an Israeli firm invested in the military and intelligence sectors was behind the decision to have journalist Ali Abunimah arrested and expelled – to stop a speaking tour about the Gaza genocide.
electronicintifada.net/blogs/asa-wi...
electronicintifada.net/blogs/asa-wi...
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Simon Opher, who gained Stroud in 2024, joins Tony Vaughan as a class of 2024 MP making the case for workable approaches to deliver control and compassion; sceptical of language and ethos + whether government reforms will work
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We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Simon Opher, who gained Stroud in 2024, joins Tony Vaughan as a class of 2024 MP making the case for workable approaches to deliver control and compassion; sceptical of language and ethos + whether government reforms will work
bsky.app/profile/simo...
bsky.app/profile/simo...
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It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks the BBC and tries to pick pockets of millions of licence fee payers.
November 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks the BBC and tries to pick pockets of millions of licence fee payers.
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“Remind me to add ‘philanthropist’ to my LinkedIn profile”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
November 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“Remind me to add ‘philanthropist’ to my LinkedIn profile”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Good piece by @davidsonofaaron.bsky.social on the Prescott memo, which looks very dodgy:
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
The Prescott memo flunks the impartiality test | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Good piece by @davidsonofaaron.bsky.social on the Prescott memo, which looks very dodgy:
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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And it is illegal to hang flags on lampposts in the UK without permission from the local highway authority or council. Doing so is a breach of the Highways Act 1980.
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
And it is illegal to hang flags on lampposts in the UK without permission from the local highway authority or council. Doing so is a breach of the Highways Act 1980.
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This!
McGovern: Seriously, we were worried. We actually started handing out missing person posters. Nobody has seen you for eight weeks. But, hey, I'm glad that you are ok. I'm glad you survived your nice, two-month paid vacation
November 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This!
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The letter the BBC could send back to Trump - brilliant stuff from @davidallengreen.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump - brilliant stuff from @davidallengreen.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...
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Finland's approach to housing the homeless is a comprehensive, well-funded national strategy aimed at ending it by treating a home as a universal human right. They also provide free health support and assistance with addiction etc. There’s virtually no homeless in Finland.
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Finland's approach to housing the homeless is a comprehensive, well-funded national strategy aimed at ending it by treating a home as a universal human right. They also provide free health support and assistance with addiction etc. There’s virtually no homeless in Finland.
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The Smoking Gun: Oracle, Tony Blair, and Textbook Corruption
Let’s begin with what we can prove beyond doubt.
The Money: Larry Ellison, Oracle founder and Trump associate, has funnelled over £300 million to the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI).
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Let’s begin with what we can prove beyond doubt.
The Money: Larry Ellison, Oracle founder and Trump associate, has funnelled over £300 million to the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI).
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open.substack.com/pub/european...
The Corporate Coup Over the Commons: How Oracle, BlackRock and Labour Are Privatising Britain’s Future
Incontrovertible evidence of policy corruption, revolving doors spinning, and a feudal system where you pay corporate debts through your bills
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Smoking Gun: Oracle, Tony Blair, and Textbook Corruption
Let’s begin with what we can prove beyond doubt.
The Money: Larry Ellison, Oracle founder and Trump associate, has funnelled over £300 million to the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI).
Thread
open.substack.com/pub/european...
Let’s begin with what we can prove beyond doubt.
The Money: Larry Ellison, Oracle founder and Trump associate, has funnelled over £300 million to the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI).
Thread
open.substack.com/pub/european...
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Should Gibb be sacked? yes, obviously. He's an abomination of basic journalistic standards. His GB News channel spreads conspiracy theory & disinformation. His Jewish Chronicle newspaper spreads invented stories. He is plainly trying to undermine the BBC so it's as bad as everything else he touches.
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Should Gibb be sacked? yes, obviously. He's an abomination of basic journalistic standards. His GB News channel spreads conspiracy theory & disinformation. His Jewish Chronicle newspaper spreads invented stories. He is plainly trying to undermine the BBC so it's as bad as everything else he touches.