Colin Muncie
@colinm1956.bsky.social
Scot. @swfc .Grandad. Steel guy Roth/ Stocks., Tuscaloosa , Scunny & MD Teesside @Alzheimer's Society @Sheff Children's Hosp; President @SYorksACL. If MAGA or Reform don't bother.
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All those private meetings between Witkoff and Putin are really paying off for the Kremlin.
December 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
All those private meetings between Witkoff and Putin are really paying off for the Kremlin.
It seems to be a lot easier for Starmer to tackle the vulnerable and cosy up to convicted felons than it is to have a fair approach to taxation. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social needs to change tack - and leader-fast or risk oblivion @llaisbach.bsky.social
DWP under fire over new changes to disability benefits
Changes to PIP are currently in the process of being reviewed - yet the DWP is doing this on the quiet and without proper consultation
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December 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
It seems to be a lot easier for Starmer to tackle the vulnerable and cosy up to convicted felons than it is to have a fair approach to taxation. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social needs to change tack - and leader-fast or risk oblivion @llaisbach.bsky.social
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The prime minister and his counterpart in Denmark want a concerted effort to weaken human rights across Europe. This isn’t pragmatism – it’s cruelty
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Starmer is lobbying Europe to join him in watering down the ECHR. This illiberalism will harm us all | Steve Valdez-Symonds
The prime minister and his counterpart in Denmark want a concerted effort to weaken human rights across Europe. This isn’t pragmatism – it’s cruelty, says Steve Valdez-Symonds, refugee and migrant rig...
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The prime minister and his counterpart in Denmark want a concerted effort to weaken human rights across Europe. This isn’t pragmatism – it’s cruelty
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The very same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
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www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
The Farage Apologists
The same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
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December 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The very same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
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If handing someone their arse, was a video clip
December 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
If handing someone their arse, was a video clip
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Please remember this next time you hear Nigel Farage and Reform say we must leave the ECHR to control our borders
🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
December 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Please remember this next time you hear Nigel Farage and Reform say we must leave the ECHR to control our borders
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🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
December 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
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Number crunching: Individuals arrested within five days for suspected manslaughter after fire apparently related to building materials ripped through seven Hong Kong apartment blocks v individuals arrested over Grenfell
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
December 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Number crunching: Individuals arrested within five days for suspected manslaughter after fire apparently related to building materials ripped through seven Hong Kong apartment blocks v individuals arrested over Grenfell
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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This is the same group that seems to have an open invitation to appear on every single BBC political programme going, without ever declaring their funding
🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
This is the same group that seems to have an open invitation to appear on every single BBC political programme going, without ever declaring their funding
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Will there be any *political* accountability for this costly mess? Nope, thought not. If you're hoping to see or hear Rishi Sunak MP - the man in charge of the Treasury at the time - being interrogated about it on the Beeb and other broadcast outlets today or tomorrow, I have a bridge to sell you.
Covid scheme fraud hit almost £11bn but much 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to
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December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Will there be any *political* accountability for this costly mess? Nope, thought not. If you're hoping to see or hear Rishi Sunak MP - the man in charge of the Treasury at the time - being interrogated about it on the Beeb and other broadcast outlets today or tomorrow, I have a bridge to sell you.
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A reminder that when Kemi Badenoch hacked Harriet Harman's website it was an offence carrying a sentence of up to five years in prison
The Conservative party’s policy also includes stripping people of their British citizenship when they are found guilty of a crime ⬇️
All criminals with dual nationality must be deported, say Tories
The Conservative party’s policy also includes stripping people of their British citizenship when they are found guilty of a crime
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December 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A reminder that when Kemi Badenoch hacked Harriet Harman's website it was an offence carrying a sentence of up to five years in prison
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Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, the U.K has just generated a record amount of clean, domestic wind energy.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
December 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, the U.K has just generated a record amount of clean, domestic wind energy.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
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“when living standards are stalling and public services failing, society turns on a minority said to be having it easy at taxpayer expense”
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Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
Starmer’s ailing government is happy to pursue ideas like cutting Motability, but all ministers will do is damage lives and themselves, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
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December 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
“when living standards are stalling and public services failing, society turns on a minority said to be having it easy at taxpayer expense”
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Keir Starmer - "I’ve always wanted a Labour government but I’ve never worried about the future of our country under a Tory government."
The words of a man so insulated from the harm done by the Tories he felt no compulsion not to continue the harm not being done to him and his.
The words of a man so insulated from the harm done by the Tories he felt no compulsion not to continue the harm not being done to him and his.
December 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Keir Starmer - "I’ve always wanted a Labour government but I’ve never worried about the future of our country under a Tory government."
The words of a man so insulated from the harm done by the Tories he felt no compulsion not to continue the harm not being done to him and his.
The words of a man so insulated from the harm done by the Tories he felt no compulsion not to continue the harm not being done to him and his.
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Cartoon by John Darkow.
December 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Cartoon by John Darkow.
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The most transparent administration in history is now hiding both the complete Epstein files and the complete video of the Sept. 2 boat strike from the American people, only releasing the parts of each that they want you to see while concealing the rest.
December 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The most transparent administration in history is now hiding both the complete Epstein files and the complete video of the Sept. 2 boat strike from the American people, only releasing the parts of each that they want you to see while concealing the rest.
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The Teesside Lead is back to weekly posts after an extended break.
Today's edition looks at how the AI data centre won the battle for land at Teesworks, and what it means for the project.
Today's edition looks at how the AI data centre won the battle for land at Teesworks, and what it means for the project.
AI Data Centre wins battle for Teesworks land: How and why?
BP drop plans for enormous Teesside hydrogen project
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December 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The Teesside Lead is back to weekly posts after an extended break.
Today's edition looks at how the AI data centre won the battle for land at Teesworks, and what it means for the project.
Today's edition looks at how the AI data centre won the battle for land at Teesworks, and what it means for the project.
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What impact has Brexit had on the UK economy?
This summary of the new NBER working paper argues that "there is compelling evidence that Brexit has indeed had a large and persistent negative impact on
1️⃣ GDP
2️⃣ output
3️⃣ productivity
🔗 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/brexits-impact-on-the-uk-economy/
This summary of the new NBER working paper argues that "there is compelling evidence that Brexit has indeed had a large and persistent negative impact on
1️⃣ GDP
2️⃣ output
3️⃣ productivity
🔗 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/brexits-impact-on-the-uk-economy/
Brexit’s impact on the UK economy - UK in a changing Europe
Nicholas Bloom, Philip Bunn, Paul Mizen, Pawel Smietanka, and Gregory Thwaites argue that there is evidence that Brexit has had a large and persistent negative impact on GDP, output and productivity in their new NBER working paper.
ukandeu.ac.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
What impact has Brexit had on the UK economy?
This summary of the new NBER working paper argues that "there is compelling evidence that Brexit has indeed had a large and persistent negative impact on
1️⃣ GDP
2️⃣ output
3️⃣ productivity
🔗 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/brexits-impact-on-the-uk-economy/
This summary of the new NBER working paper argues that "there is compelling evidence that Brexit has indeed had a large and persistent negative impact on
1️⃣ GDP
2️⃣ output
3️⃣ productivity
🔗 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/brexits-impact-on-the-uk-economy/
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I hope Americans know that we hate FIFA.
No one in Europe is watching that shit show yesterday and is proud that FIFA is gouging your country in some of its darkest days.
FIFA is a code word for greed and corruption.
We are ashamed of it and really fucking sorry 🫶
No one in Europe is watching that shit show yesterday and is proud that FIFA is gouging your country in some of its darkest days.
FIFA is a code word for greed and corruption.
We are ashamed of it and really fucking sorry 🫶
December 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I hope Americans know that we hate FIFA.
No one in Europe is watching that shit show yesterday and is proud that FIFA is gouging your country in some of its darkest days.
FIFA is a code word for greed and corruption.
We are ashamed of it and really fucking sorry 🫶
No one in Europe is watching that shit show yesterday and is proud that FIFA is gouging your country in some of its darkest days.
FIFA is a code word for greed and corruption.
We are ashamed of it and really fucking sorry 🫶
As a Scots Protestant can anyone explain to me why the Scottish Government allows @rangersfc.bsky.social supporters to trot out the same old sectarian crap week after week with impunity? Kick the knuckle draggers out of the game.
December 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
As a Scots Protestant can anyone explain to me why the Scottish Government allows @rangersfc.bsky.social supporters to trot out the same old sectarian crap week after week with impunity? Kick the knuckle draggers out of the game.
If Scotland endorses @reformukscotland.bsky.social I'll be moving home shortly.
December 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
If Scotland endorses @reformukscotland.bsky.social I'll be moving home shortly.