BrianW
@briandw29.bsky.social
Ret'd after 40yrs in HR, Sandhurst S.E. UK, Volunteering! NHS Governance, Residents Association, Trustee of Day Centre for older folk, Chair of community transport charity, Repair Café, Grandad of 4.
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Ofcom urged to investigate GB News Trump interview over inaccuracy claims
Ofcom urged to investigate GB News Trump interview over inaccuracy claims
US president’s assertions climate change is ‘a hoax’ and London has police no-go areas left unchallenged, say critics
Britain’s media regulator Ofcom is under pressure to investigate a GB News interview with Donald Trump after complaints that it contained misleading and inaccurate claims that the network failed to challenge.
The rightwing channel claimed a “world exclusive sit-down interview” with the US president in November, in which Trump asserted that human-induced climate change was “a hoax” and that London had no-go areas for police and that the capital had “sharia law”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Ofcom urged to investigate GB News Trump interview over inaccuracy claims
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My last post of 2025!
Thank you Bracknell, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Whitegrove for another fantastic year 🎉
Thank you Bracknell, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Whitegrove for another fantastic year 🎉
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
My last post of 2025!
Thank you Bracknell, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Whitegrove for another fantastic year 🎉
Thank you Bracknell, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Whitegrove for another fantastic year 🎉
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This man was a Republican during the time President Obama was in office and he apologized for everything he said bad about him and thanked him for saving his life with the Affordable Care Act aka Obama Care
December 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This man was a Republican during the time President Obama was in office and he apologized for everything he said bad about him and thanked him for saving his life with the Affordable Care Act aka Obama Care
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Oh
God honestly. Doesn’t this just sum up Reform. And their plastic patriotism.
Can’t even give a straight answer or follow the rules on their unbelievably naff merch.
So on brand.
Oh well. You sell or wear one of these, you’ve told us all we need to know about you.
(iPaper)
Can’t even give a straight answer or follow the rules on their unbelievably naff merch.
So on brand.
Oh well. You sell or wear one of these, you’ve told us all we need to know about you.
(iPaper)
December 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Oh
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A pleasure to drop into Youthline and present them with a copy of my Early Day Motion recognising their service to young people facing mental health challenges
Youthline have just been honoured with a King's Award - a massive achievement!
You can find support here: www.youthlineuk.com
Youthline have just been honoured with a King's Award - a massive achievement!
You can find support here: www.youthlineuk.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A pleasure to drop into Youthline and present them with a copy of my Early Day Motion recognising their service to young people facing mental health challenges
Youthline have just been honoured with a King's Award - a massive achievement!
You can find support here: www.youthlineuk.com
Youthline have just been honoured with a King's Award - a massive achievement!
You can find support here: www.youthlineuk.com
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The Pension Schemes Bill will reform the use of surpluses and strengthen the hand of trustees to act - steps in the right direction for those who lost out when pre-1997 schemes weren't indexed
December 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The Pension Schemes Bill will reform the use of surpluses and strengthen the hand of trustees to act - steps in the right direction for those who lost out when pre-1997 schemes weren't indexed
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A pleasure to meet with the Children's Minister to discuss the government's £3bn investment in more SEND places, including 100 more in Bracknell Forest
December 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A pleasure to meet with the Children's Minister to discuss the government's £3bn investment in more SEND places, including 100 more in Bracknell Forest
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Reform UK Review 2025
Reform UK Welsh Leader, Nathan Gill was charged and then found guilty of 8 counts of taking bribes from Russia.
Rupert Lowe said Gill was ‘running operations for Farage in the European Parliament’. Gill was a close colleague of Farage over decades.
Reform UK Welsh Leader, Nathan Gill was charged and then found guilty of 8 counts of taking bribes from Russia.
Rupert Lowe said Gill was ‘running operations for Farage in the European Parliament’. Gill was a close colleague of Farage over decades.
December 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Reform UK Review 2025
Reform UK Welsh Leader, Nathan Gill was charged and then found guilty of 8 counts of taking bribes from Russia.
Rupert Lowe said Gill was ‘running operations for Farage in the European Parliament’. Gill was a close colleague of Farage over decades.
Reform UK Welsh Leader, Nathan Gill was charged and then found guilty of 8 counts of taking bribes from Russia.
Rupert Lowe said Gill was ‘running operations for Farage in the European Parliament’. Gill was a close colleague of Farage over decades.
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Tommy Robinson says he found Jesus in prison. Churches disagree about how to respond
Tommy Robinson says he found Jesus in prison. Churches disagree about how to respond
C of E faces dilemma as far right claims Christianity to push agenda that often clashes with gospel message
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Tommy Robinson says he found Jesus in prison. Churches disagree about how to respond
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What happened starting in 1980?
Mass Privatisation.
So instead of your wages being decided by what your Government could afford and what you earned, you are paid as little as possible to maximise profit.
Mass Privatisation.
So instead of your wages being decided by what your Government could afford and what you earned, you are paid as little as possible to maximise profit.
December 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
What happened starting in 1980?
Mass Privatisation.
So instead of your wages being decided by what your Government could afford and what you earned, you are paid as little as possible to maximise profit.
Mass Privatisation.
So instead of your wages being decided by what your Government could afford and what you earned, you are paid as little as possible to maximise profit.
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London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are now sold out!
If you missed out, keep your eye on Ticketmaster for resale tickets.
www.ticketmaster.co.uk/london-nye/
If you missed out, keep your eye on Ticketmaster for resale tickets.
www.ticketmaster.co.uk/london-nye/
December 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are now sold out!
If you missed out, keep your eye on Ticketmaster for resale tickets.
www.ticketmaster.co.uk/london-nye/
If you missed out, keep your eye on Ticketmaster for resale tickets.
www.ticketmaster.co.uk/london-nye/
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The NHS is under pressure to adopt Palantir software.
Palantir’s founder openly despises the NHS.
You can push back – use our tool to see if your local trust is using the software, then send an email to say no to Palantir
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
Palantir’s founder openly despises the NHS.
You can push back – use our tool to see if your local trust is using the software, then send an email to say no to Palantir
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
Say no to Palantir in the NHS
NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir - fight back
goodlaw.social
December 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The NHS is under pressure to adopt Palantir software.
Palantir’s founder openly despises the NHS.
You can push back – use our tool to see if your local trust is using the software, then send an email to say no to Palantir
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
Palantir’s founder openly despises the NHS.
You can push back – use our tool to see if your local trust is using the software, then send an email to say no to Palantir
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
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Reform UK-led Derbyshire council announce closure of eight residential care homes just days before Christmas.
That's going to spell misery and considerable upset for hundreds of vulnerable people and their carers.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
That's going to spell misery and considerable upset for hundreds of vulnerable people and their carers.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform council’s plan to shut eight care homes ‘a betrayal of local people’
Announcement after proposed sale falls through prompts backlash and union says more than 200 jobs at risk
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Reform UK-led Derbyshire council announce closure of eight residential care homes just days before Christmas.
That's going to spell misery and considerable upset for hundreds of vulnerable people and their carers.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
That's going to spell misery and considerable upset for hundreds of vulnerable people and their carers.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Denmark’s foreign minister said Monday he was “deeply upset” by US President Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland who declared that he wished to see the island become part of the United States. https://cnn.it/4p5V7E4
December 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Denmark’s foreign minister said Monday he was “deeply upset” by US President Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland who declared that he wished to see the island become part of the United States. https://cnn.it/4p5V7E4
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Nominations are open for the 2026 Pride of Bracknell Forest Awards!
Click here to nominate a community champion or local business who you feel deserves more recognition for their work in our community: prideofbracknell.com/nominate/
Click here to nominate a community champion or local business who you feel deserves more recognition for their work in our community: prideofbracknell.com/nominate/
December 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Nominations are open for the 2026 Pride of Bracknell Forest Awards!
Click here to nominate a community champion or local business who you feel deserves more recognition for their work in our community: prideofbracknell.com/nominate/
Click here to nominate a community champion or local business who you feel deserves more recognition for their work in our community: prideofbracknell.com/nominate/
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Reform UK’s Scots ‘battle bus’ failed MOT and had string of safety issues
Reform UK's Scots 'battle bus' failed MOT and had string of safety issues
A REFORM UK campaign van used to drum up votes for Nigel Farage’s party was in a “dangerous” condition. We told how the Citroën Berlingo had no MOT while being driven around Stranraer ahead of...
www.thescottishsun.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Reform UK’s Scots ‘battle bus’ failed MOT and had string of safety issues
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Read more about their Turning Point campaign here: www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved...
Turning point for cancer | Cancer Research UK
The campaign is based on Cancer Research UK's manifesto’s five pledges which could help to prevent 20,000 cancer deaths every year by 2040.
www.cancerresearchuk.org
December 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Read more about their Turning Point campaign here: www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved...
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Since 1970, cancer survival rates have doubled in the UK - a huge victory for the tireless work of so many - including Cancer Research UK
It was great to meet with them recently in Parliament to discuss their work
It was great to meet with them recently in Parliament to discuss their work
December 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Since 1970, cancer survival rates have doubled in the UK - a huge victory for the tireless work of so many - including Cancer Research UK
It was great to meet with them recently in Parliament to discuss their work
It was great to meet with them recently in Parliament to discuss their work
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In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivalent of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivalent of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
December 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivalent of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivalent of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
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If you're interested in volunteering head to: serfca.org
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serfca.org
December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
If you're interested in volunteering head to: serfca.org
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I'm honoured to nominate local cadet leader Sgt Major Instructor Andrew Muggeridge as a Defence Local Hero
Andrew has been a cadet leader for many years, supporting young people developing essential life skills. It was great to speak with the Defence Secretary about his long service.
Andrew has been a cadet leader for many years, supporting young people developing essential life skills. It was great to speak with the Defence Secretary about his long service.
December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I'm honoured to nominate local cadet leader Sgt Major Instructor Andrew Muggeridge as a Defence Local Hero
Andrew has been a cadet leader for many years, supporting young people developing essential life skills. It was great to speak with the Defence Secretary about his long service.
Andrew has been a cadet leader for many years, supporting young people developing essential life skills. It was great to speak with the Defence Secretary about his long service.
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It’s happening…
Durham: 4.9%
Worcestershire: 5-10%
Warwickshire: ~5%
Leicestershire: 3%*
Kent: 5%
Lincolnshire: 2.9-4.9%
Staffordshire: ~5%
West Northamptonshire: 5%
Derbyshire: 4.99%
North Northamptonshire: 4.99%
Nottinghamshire: 4.84%
Lancashire: assumed 5%
*subject to change.
Durham: 4.9%
Worcestershire: 5-10%
Warwickshire: ~5%
Leicestershire: 3%*
Kent: 5%
Lincolnshire: 2.9-4.9%
Staffordshire: ~5%
West Northamptonshire: 5%
Derbyshire: 4.99%
North Northamptonshire: 4.99%
Nottinghamshire: 4.84%
Lancashire: assumed 5%
*subject to change.
December 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
It’s happening…
Durham: 4.9%
Worcestershire: 5-10%
Warwickshire: ~5%
Leicestershire: 3%*
Kent: 5%
Lincolnshire: 2.9-4.9%
Staffordshire: ~5%
West Northamptonshire: 5%
Derbyshire: 4.99%
North Northamptonshire: 4.99%
Nottinghamshire: 4.84%
Lancashire: assumed 5%
*subject to change.
Durham: 4.9%
Worcestershire: 5-10%
Warwickshire: ~5%
Leicestershire: 3%*
Kent: 5%
Lincolnshire: 2.9-4.9%
Staffordshire: ~5%
West Northamptonshire: 5%
Derbyshire: 4.99%
North Northamptonshire: 4.99%
Nottinghamshire: 4.84%
Lancashire: assumed 5%
*subject to change.
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Save the Children do life saving work delivering medicine, food and education to children in the UK across the world
A pleasure to join their Christmas Jumper Day appeal last week
You can donate to their appeal here: www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-ju...
A pleasure to join their Christmas Jumper Day appeal last week
You can donate to their appeal here: www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-ju...
December 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Save the Children do life saving work delivering medicine, food and education to children in the UK across the world
A pleasure to join their Christmas Jumper Day appeal last week
You can donate to their appeal here: www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-ju...
A pleasure to join their Christmas Jumper Day appeal last week
You can donate to their appeal here: www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-ju...
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Rep. Ilhan Omar on Trump calling Somalis "garbage" -- "He's talking about Americans. We are doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, we are elected representatives of our state. These vile comments and this creepy obsession that he has on me and Somali-Americans really is dangerous and beneath the office"
December 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Rep. Ilhan Omar on Trump calling Somalis "garbage" -- "He's talking about Americans. We are doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, we are elected representatives of our state. These vile comments and this creepy obsession that he has on me and Somali-Americans really is dangerous and beneath the office"