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Chris Topping @chrisptopping.bsky.social · 1d

Heseltine once again showing that there is one decent Tory #Climateemergency

Andrew Sparrow @andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social · 1d

Michael Heseltine suggests axing Climate Change Act would be 'act of unforgiveable irresponsibility' by Tories - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.

America is on the brink of martial law.

Do not be silent.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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sianushka.bsky.social @sianushka.bsky.social · 6d

First, I want to emphasise that I completely disagree with this policy. The reason refugees have different rights in the immigration system is not because being a refugee is a “golden ticket” ffs, but because their experience of arriving is fraught with danger

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Starmer to end asylum ‘golden ticket’ of resettlement and family reunion rights

People granted asylum will have to earn right to invite family in plan charities call ‘straight from populist playbook’

www.theguardian.com

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 6d

Jane Goodall dies, the Pope condemns climate deniers, and Kemi Badenoch decides today is a good day to say she’d scrap the Climate Change Act.

Economically bonkers, morally bankrupt, out of step with public opinion

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

Tories pledge to scrap landmark climate legislation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says her party would axe legally binding targets to cut emissions.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Chris Topping @chrisptopping.bsky.social · 6d

36 years after Hillsborough, 9 years after we learned the truth and still the lies of the state are spouted to the harm of many. Very proud to see Marco standing up for #JFT97 and proving #YNWA www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Man who reported Hillsborough troll 'did it for the 97'

Hillsborough survivor Marco Catena says he made a stand for every person affected by the tragedy.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Liberty @libertyhq.bsky.social · 7d

The Prime Minister just announced plans to change how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is interpreted by judges

⚠️ A dangerous move that risks weakening everyone's human rights in the UK

So here's a reminder:

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HJA Civil Liberties @hjacivillibs.bsky.social · 7d

The Metropolitan police are braced for a Panorama documentary airing on Wednesday showing officers and staff allegedly being supportive of the far-right activist Tommy Robinson, making anti-Muslim comments and using excessive force against suspects in custody www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Met officers suspended over alleged abuse of suspects and support for Tommy Robinson

BBC’s Panorama to broadcast allegations about Charing Cross station after sending evidence to police chiefs

www.theguardian.com

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 9d

The Labour Party are bought and paid for.

Lobbying, cash for access, vested interests. This is who they are.

It doesn't have to be this way.

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Hannah Rich @hannahmerich.bsky.social · 10d

Genuinely hope-filled first day of #Lab25 conference, with the
@chrleft.bsky.social church service, Catholics for Labour mass at the cathedral, hearing @albomp.bsky.social speak, and a panel on faith in development with amazing partners. More of this please!

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 10d

Miliband says it's 'possible' government should come off Elon Musk's X social media platform

DO IT

www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 11d

Not sure day one of the latest ID card rollout went very well at all, not least because the government couldn’t answer the absolute core question about why they’re being introduced.

The case is that digital ID will be required for anyone to get work. The problem is ID is already mandatory. 🧵

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Parody Keir Starmer @parodypm.bsky.social · 11d

When Reform's Nathan Gill is sentenced for bribery, he will be the third of Nigel Farage's former MEPs to be jailed for being corrupt, after Tom Wise (expenses fraud) and Ashley Mote (falsely claiming benefits). What is it about Farage that attracts crooks?

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 11d

How is this not front page news?

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

Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery

Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 11d

“Our investigation uncovered that an elected MEP was taking payments to peddle narratives beneficial to Russian interests... This case goes to the heart of our democratic values.”

— head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, Commander Dominic Murphy

Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 This is serious. Ex Reform UK leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, 52, pleads guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for making pro-Russia statements in the European Parliament when serving as a UKIP MEP.

Ex-Reform leader pleads guilty to Pro-Russia bribery charges

The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to numerous bribery charges relating to pro-Russian statements.

caerphilly.observer

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Chris Topping @chrisptopping.bsky.social · 11d

Extraordinary that this is not front and centre on @bbcbreaking-bot.bsky.social this morning

Ex-Reform politician admits Russia-linked bribery charges www.bbc.com/news/article...

Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery

Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

www.bbc.com

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Chris Topping @chrisptopping.bsky.social · 12d

Utterly depressing news from @teamlabouruk.bsky.social You would have hoped that the Labour Party would have recognised the need to level things up in the north. Perhaps @andyburnham.bsky.social needs to send a copy of #HeadNorth to the PM.

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

Prime Minister defends delayed Northern Powerhouse Rail proposals

The BBC understands concerns over the long-term costs of the proposed line are behind the delay.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Chris Topping @chrisptopping.bsky.social · 12d

Brilliant analysis of #Hillsborough law. If you want to know why it is critical to hold the state to account… 👇🏼 “The truth has been hidden”

Centre for Peoples Justice @cfpjustice.bsky.social · 12d

Do you trust that the new Hillsborough Law can stop public officials from lying to the public?

See our new video on the Hillsborough Law in Parliament and follow for real-time updates:
youtube.com/watch?v=MCoS...

#HillsboroughLaw #CentreForPeoplesJustice #CFPJ

Hillsborough Law in Parliament - The journey begins

YouTube video by Centre for Peoples Justice

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Centre for Peoples Justice @cfpjustice.bsky.social · 12d

Do you trust that the new Hillsborough Law can stop public officials from lying to the public?

See our new video on the Hillsborough Law in Parliament and follow for real-time updates:
youtube.com/watch?v=MCoS...

#HillsboroughLaw #CentreForPeoplesJustice #CFPJ

Hillsborough Law in Parliament - The journey begins

YouTube video by Centre for Peoples Justice

youtube.com

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Liberty @libertyhq.bsky.social · 13d

The Labour govt are planning to introduce digital ID cards 🪪

This raises huge concerns about human rights, digital exclusion, and mass surveillance by the government 👇

www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/digita...

LIBERTY'S POSITION ON DIGITAL ID - Liberty

www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk

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Chris Topping @chrisptopping.bsky.social · 14d

Lots of lovely memories of Castle Ashby, Knebworth(!), Cheltenham and now Boughton House. The next venue will be Greenbelt wherever it is 👍🏼

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Susie Dent @susiedent.com · 15d

To ‘ultra-crepidate’ (19th century) is to lecture others on subjects you know very little about.

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Chris Topping @chrisptopping.bsky.social · 18d

Legend! #KJT
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...

Katarina Johnson-Thompson shares world heptathlon bronze in dramatic conclusion

Katarina Johnson-Thompson wins an emotional fourth global heptathlon medal in unprecedented circumstances as she shares world bronze in Tokyo.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 21d

Wait a minute, where is Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage to defend our free speech?

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 21d

🚨Watch as police confiscate van showing Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump in Windsor amid the US president's state visit

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 21d

Protesters in Britain projected images of President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle on Tuesday night before the president arrived for a state visit. More protests are planned for Wednesday.

Follow live updates on Trump's state visit: nyti.ms/3VTtyBH

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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 21d

Today's @liverpoolecho.co.uk front page

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