@clivecotswolds.bsky.social
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It’s a real shame that Nigel Farage is too unwell to do interviews the morning after Donald Trump threatens us with sanctions.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
January 18, 2026 at 10:51 AM
It’s a real shame that Nigel Farage is too unwell to do interviews the morning after Donald Trump threatens us with sanctions.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
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This is unhinged. A 75 year old alliance in NATO is being trashed to serve one man's ego.
Trump is not a reliable ally, he's a reckless bully. Starmer needs a plan B to stand up for Britain and our allies.
Trump is not a reliable ally, he's a reckless bully. Starmer needs a plan B to stand up for Britain and our allies.
January 6, 2026 at 10:38 PM
This is unhinged. A 75 year old alliance in NATO is being trashed to serve one man's ego.
Trump is not a reliable ally, he's a reckless bully. Starmer needs a plan B to stand up for Britain and our allies.
Trump is not a reliable ally, he's a reckless bully. Starmer needs a plan B to stand up for Britain and our allies.
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There is, to my mind, no justification for the continued use by the UK Government of X as a platform for official comms. There hasn't been for some time, in fact, but if the latest developments around AI-generated image abuse and CSAM don't change the policy I really don't know what will.
NEW: People are using Elon Musk's chatbot, Grok, to alter images to depict real women being sexually abused, humiliated, hurt, and even killed.
futurism.com/future-socie...
futurism.com/future-socie...
Grok Is Being Used to Depict Horrific Violence Against Real Women
People are asking Elon Musk's Grok chatbot to alter images to depict women being sexually abused, humiliated, and even killed.
futurism.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
There is, to my mind, no justification for the continued use by the UK Government of X as a platform for official comms. There hasn't been for some time, in fact, but if the latest developments around AI-generated image abuse and CSAM don't change the policy I really don't know what will.
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This by @polphilpod.bsky.social is still so good
Liberals: Alas, the Time Has Come to Throw John Rawls Under the Bus
The greatest liberal philosopher of the twentieth century guided his creed toward neutrality. In the age of Trump, we can no longer afford that.
newrepublic.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This by @polphilpod.bsky.social is still so good
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Nothing that an "AI" does has any anchorage in material reality, it's all just code, continuously juggling. It has no grounded understanding of anything, no responsibility, no reasoned sense of consequence, or anything else...
December 19, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Nothing that an "AI" does has any anchorage in material reality, it's all just code, continuously juggling. It has no grounded understanding of anything, no responsibility, no reasoned sense of consequence, or anything else...
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A “Reform vs Not Reform” strategy is only going to work for Labour if they are seen as credibly “not Reform” by LD/Green curious voters. Every hardline intervention on immigration weakens that credibility but without persuading Reform curious voters.
December 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
A “Reform vs Not Reform” strategy is only going to work for Labour if they are seen as credibly “not Reform” by LD/Green curious voters. Every hardline intervention on immigration weakens that credibility but without persuading Reform curious voters.
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Our voting system is broken.
It's time for a change that truly reflects what voters want.
It's time for a change that truly reflects what voters want.
December 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Our voting system is broken.
It's time for a change that truly reflects what voters want.
It's time for a change that truly reflects what voters want.
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Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Ahead of the budget tomorrow, we asked some of our MPs what they want to see from Reeves’ announcement 👇
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Ahead of the budget tomorrow, we asked some of our MPs what they want to see from Reeves’ announcement 👇
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Lib Dems to force vote in Parliament on new customs union with EU
Lib Dems to force vote in Parliament on new customs union with EU
The Liberal Democrats are preparing to push a vote in Parliament on forging a new customs union with the EU.
buff.ly
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Lib Dems to force vote in Parliament on new customs union with EU
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Let’s have a look at a crazy Twitter to newspaper pipeline story and debunk as we go! 🔎👍🏼
16th Nov the “Britain is Broken” account shared the following post claiming “Tesco are no longer celebrating Christmas”
With a picture of their “Evergreen” Trees
2.2Million views to date🙄
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16th Nov the “Britain is Broken” account shared the following post claiming “Tesco are no longer celebrating Christmas”
With a picture of their “Evergreen” Trees
2.2Million views to date🙄
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November 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Let’s have a look at a crazy Twitter to newspaper pipeline story and debunk as we go! 🔎👍🏼
16th Nov the “Britain is Broken” account shared the following post claiming “Tesco are no longer celebrating Christmas”
With a picture of their “Evergreen” Trees
2.2Million views to date🙄
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16th Nov the “Britain is Broken” account shared the following post claiming “Tesco are no longer celebrating Christmas”
With a picture of their “Evergreen” Trees
2.2Million views to date🙄
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The sign of quality of this piece by @pronouncedalva.bsky.social is that it was clearly written before the events this week but it holds up and still brings fresh insight
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Does Keir Starmer realise how much trouble he's in?
The Prime Minister is facing a crisis of contempt among his own MPs
www.newstatesman.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The sign of quality of this piece by @pronouncedalva.bsky.social is that it was clearly written before the events this week but it holds up and still brings fresh insight
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
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New school curriculum for England includes a focus on climate change and sustainability and media literacy, i.e. recognising disinformation
Good!
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Good!
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
England curriculum should focus less on exams and more on life skills, finds review
Experts say pupils should spend less time in exam halls and more time on activities like life skills, sport and work experience
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
New school curriculum for England includes a focus on climate change and sustainability and media literacy, i.e. recognising disinformation
Good!
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Good!
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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"These heavier vehicles typically produce more emissions, cause greater wear and tear on roads, and critically pose a significantly higher risk in the event of a road traffic collision."
Cardiff's SUV parking premium wins approval
The Scottish government suggested it was now neutral on the decision over whether to allow exploitation of the huge resource, about 80 miles west of Shetland, saying it was a matter for the UK government.
The Scottish government suggested it was now neutral on the decision over whether to allow exploitation of the huge resource, about 80 miles west of Shetland, saying it was a matter for the UK government.
Cardiff set to impose SUV parking premium after council approval
Owners of large cars such as SUVs would be charged more to encourage switching to smaller vehicles.
buff.ly
October 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"These heavier vehicles typically produce more emissions, cause greater wear and tear on roads, and critically pose a significantly higher risk in the event of a road traffic collision."
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When I was elected, I promised to be a local champion. My team and I have now directly helped residents over 10,000 times.
October 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
When I was elected, I promised to be a local champion. My team and I have now directly helped residents over 10,000 times.
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On the same day the Conservatives blame net zero and renewables for high energy costs, a detailed new study explains how Spain's net zero and renewables have given it some of the lowest power prices in Europe. www.businessgreen.com/news-analysi...
What can the UK learn from Spain breaking of the 'ruinous link' between gas and power prices?
Wind and solar growth has reduced the influence of expensive gas and coal on Spain’s electricity prices by 75 per cent since 2019, new analysis finds
www.businessgreen.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
On the same day the Conservatives blame net zero and renewables for high energy costs, a detailed new study explains how Spain's net zero and renewables have given it some of the lowest power prices in Europe. www.businessgreen.com/news-analysi...
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To be clear: geoengineering - including solar radiation management - is not a climate solution. It gives permission to continue burning fossil fuels while introducing dangerous and unnecessary risks to people and ecosystems.
September 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
To be clear: geoengineering - including solar radiation management - is not a climate solution. It gives permission to continue burning fossil fuels while introducing dangerous and unnecessary risks to people and ecosystems.
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Thing is, while Ed Davey has unusual ways of creating publicity, the Lib Dem’s policies typically have substance and are workable. Meanwhile, Reform is often treated as credible despite its policy agenda being two elephants short of a circus.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ed Davey loves clowning around, but is it time the Lib Dems get serious?
As they gather in Bournemouth for their annual conference, Laura Kuenssberg considers what next for the Lib Dems.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Thing is, while Ed Davey has unusual ways of creating publicity, the Lib Dem’s policies typically have substance and are workable. Meanwhile, Reform is often treated as credible despite its policy agenda being two elephants short of a circus.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"Britain must burn more fossil fuels and bills must rise in order to power the robot that'll fire everyone. How else will I afford my next private island?"
Nvidia says Britain will have to burn gas to power technology revolution
The company chief executive Jensen Huang says the UK’s costly electricity means new data centres will rely on fossil fuel as well as renewable energy
www.thetimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
"Britain must burn more fossil fuels and bills must rise in order to power the robot that'll fire everyone. How else will I afford my next private island?"
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Interviewed Ed Davey ahead of Lib Dem conf:
- He’s “lost count” of BBC employees who agree with charge of pro-Reform bias.
- Sympathy for Angela Rayner was one of the most popular things he’s done.
- He’s “obsessed” with “politically homeless” Tories.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...
- He’s “lost count” of BBC employees who agree with charge of pro-Reform bias.
- Sympathy for Angela Rayner was one of the most popular things he’s done.
- He’s “obsessed” with “politically homeless” Tories.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...
Can the Lib Dems escape obscurity?
Ed Davey on charges that he’s not cutting through and why he’s “obsessed” with politically homeless Tories.
www.newstatesman.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Interviewed Ed Davey ahead of Lib Dem conf:
- He’s “lost count” of BBC employees who agree with charge of pro-Reform bias.
- Sympathy for Angela Rayner was one of the most popular things he’s done.
- He’s “obsessed” with “politically homeless” Tories.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...
- He’s “lost count” of BBC employees who agree with charge of pro-Reform bias.
- Sympathy for Angela Rayner was one of the most popular things he’s done.
- He’s “obsessed” with “politically homeless” Tories.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...
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I’m old enough to remember when Conservative Party leaders believed in law and order.
Kemi Badenoch refusing to acknowledge that Tommy Robinson is "far-right", now on LBC, and refusing to condemn Elon Musk's words. In fact she says what Musk said *isn't* incitement. So what would be incitement then? How violent would his words have to be before he was deemed a threat to this country?
September 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I’m old enough to remember when Conservative Party leaders believed in law and order.
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What dastardly schemes will this evil council conjure up next in its mission to.... checks notes... stop people getting killed by bad drivers
August 15, 2025 at 6:29 AM
What dastardly schemes will this evil council conjure up next in its mission to.... checks notes... stop people getting killed by bad drivers