Curious Robin
@curiousrobin.bsky.social
Pluralist. No borders.
Watch the right wing scream in delight, unaware that that they've just lost their voice
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Good riddance Conservative and Unionist Party member Tim Davie
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Good riddance Conservative and Unionist Party member Tim Davie
So far, only one political leader is prepared to mount an outspoken defence of the BBC
As part of its editorial independence, the appointment of the BBC's next editor-in-chief is meant to be entirely down to its own independent board - and out of the hands of ministers.
news.sky.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Watch the right wing scream in delight, unaware that that they've just lost their voice
news.sky.com/story/downfa...
Good riddance Conservative and Unionist Party member Tim Davie
news.sky.com/story/downfa...
Good riddance Conservative and Unionist Party member Tim Davie
Delivery people,
If the door has no name or number or letterbox, you probably shouldn't be leaving stuff there
(I can't believe this needs explaining)
Garages and utility boxes don't tend to order online
If the door has no name or number or letterbox, you probably shouldn't be leaving stuff there
(I can't believe this needs explaining)
Garages and utility boxes don't tend to order online
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Delivery people,
If the door has no name or number or letterbox, you probably shouldn't be leaving stuff there
(I can't believe this needs explaining)
Garages and utility boxes don't tend to order online
If the door has no name or number or letterbox, you probably shouldn't be leaving stuff there
(I can't believe this needs explaining)
Garages and utility boxes don't tend to order online
Allowing asylum seekers to work would mean anyone from any country could work in the UK
Ignoring how entirely unpolicable that is, it would lead to slavery
Vulnerable people would be abused
There are no simple solutions. There's hard work and a lot of boring processing
Ignoring how entirely unpolicable that is, it would lead to slavery
Vulnerable people would be abused
There are no simple solutions. There's hard work and a lot of boring processing
Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
November 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Allowing asylum seekers to work would mean anyone from any country could work in the UK
Ignoring how entirely unpolicable that is, it would lead to slavery
Vulnerable people would be abused
There are no simple solutions. There's hard work and a lot of boring processing
Ignoring how entirely unpolicable that is, it would lead to slavery
Vulnerable people would be abused
There are no simple solutions. There's hard work and a lot of boring processing
Paths are not constructed the same way as roads. Parking 2 tonne cars on them damages the pipes and cables buried below
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pavement parking 'a daily problem' as officials push ahead with ban - BBC News
A man with a visual impairment speaks of his anger at the daily obstacles created by drivers parking on pavements.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Paths are not constructed the same way as roads. Parking 2 tonne cars on them damages the pipes and cables buried below
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I think people would notice them less if they were black
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Or "go away green"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Or "go away green"
Mega battery energy storage facility approved for Walpole - BBC News
The battery energy storage plant is approved by West Norfolk councillors despite some concerns.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I think people would notice them less if they were black
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Or "go away green"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Or "go away green"
They're too miopic to recognise that news like this in mainstream media would actually be a big deal
This story today and tomorrow, would make it the common news story in pubs over the weekend
This story today and tomorrow, would make it the common news story in pubs over the weekend
No boat crossings at all in the last 7 days.
The BBC hasn’t sent this to our phones as breaking news.
The BBC hasn’t sent this to our phones as breaking news.
November 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
They're too miopic to recognise that news like this in mainstream media would actually be a big deal
This story today and tomorrow, would make it the common news story in pubs over the weekend
This story today and tomorrow, would make it the common news story in pubs over the weekend
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No boat crossings at all in the last 7 days.
The BBC hasn’t sent this to our phones as breaking news.
The BBC hasn’t sent this to our phones as breaking news.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
No boat crossings at all in the last 7 days.
The BBC hasn’t sent this to our phones as breaking news.
The BBC hasn’t sent this to our phones as breaking news.
This is all good news
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Even Yorkshire Water's secret payment to their CEO is good news - it tells us how painful Ofwat's new powers can be
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Even Yorkshire Water's secret payment to their CEO is good news - it tells us how painful Ofwat's new powers can be
Bosses at six water firms had £4m in bonuses blocked under new rules, Ofwat says
Regulator also considers forcing companies to report pay received from parent firms after Guardian investigation
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
This is all good news
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Even Yorkshire Water's secret payment to their CEO is good news - it tells us how painful Ofwat's new powers can be
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Even Yorkshire Water's secret payment to their CEO is good news - it tells us how painful Ofwat's new powers can be
Ooops! She let her racism slip!
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/c...
Actually, not oops! Because she then tried to justify it
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/c...
Actually, not oops! Because she then tried to justify it
Conservative Councillor Accused of 'Old-Fashioned Racism' After Saying 'Young Black Males' Are 'Flooding' the UK
EXCLUSIVE: Pauline Giles defended her comments to Byline Times, saying that "we cannot sustain the volume of young black males" that "jeopardises the security of our country"
bylinetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Ooops! She let her racism slip!
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/c...
Actually, not oops! Because she then tried to justify it
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/c...
Actually, not oops! Because she then tried to justify it
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The far right want you to believe that immigration causes an explosion of crime.
It's simply untrue.
Crime has gone down - and crucially, we are a markedly less violent society than we once were.
It's simply untrue.
Crime has gone down - and crucially, we are a markedly less violent society than we once were.
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The far right want you to believe that immigration causes an explosion of crime.
It's simply untrue.
Crime has gone down - and crucially, we are a markedly less violent society than we once were.
It's simply untrue.
Crime has gone down - and crucially, we are a markedly less violent society than we once were.
You know those types who like to tell you every year that they're trying to cancel Christmas‽
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
Well they may have just done it to themselves!
#AFestivusForTheRestOfUs
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
Well they may have just done it to themselves!
#AFestivusForTheRestOfUs
Harrietsham Parish Council, Harrietsham, Maidstone
The official site for Harrietsham Parish Council this page contains information {PageTitle}
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
You know those types who like to tell you every year that they're trying to cancel Christmas‽
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
Well they may have just done it to themselves!
#AFestivusForTheRestOfUs
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
Well they may have just done it to themselves!
#AFestivusForTheRestOfUs
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Nigel Farage currently railing against Parliament being full of "professional politicians".
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
November 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Nigel Farage currently railing against Parliament being full of "professional politicians".
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
"transport bosses seemingly confused by reduction in services leading to reduction in service"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Steep fall in West Yorkshire bus use 'shock' to transport bosses - BBC News
A report says the number of bus passengers in West Yorkshire fell by 8% this summer.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
"transport bosses seemingly confused by reduction in services leading to reduction in service"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Europe’s gas prices are still far above the U.S.
Sept 2025: $11.1 vs $3.0 per MMBtu — nearly 4× higher.
Even before the crisis, Europe paid more.
The only lasting fix? Less gas, more renewable energy, more efficiency and more clean electrification. ⚡️
Sept 2025: $11.1 vs $3.0 per MMBtu — nearly 4× higher.
Even before the crisis, Europe paid more.
The only lasting fix? Less gas, more renewable energy, more efficiency and more clean electrification. ⚡️
November 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Europe’s gas prices are still far above the U.S.
Sept 2025: $11.1 vs $3.0 per MMBtu — nearly 4× higher.
Even before the crisis, Europe paid more.
The only lasting fix? Less gas, more renewable energy, more efficiency and more clean electrification. ⚡️
Sept 2025: $11.1 vs $3.0 per MMBtu — nearly 4× higher.
Even before the crisis, Europe paid more.
The only lasting fix? Less gas, more renewable energy, more efficiency and more clean electrification. ⚡️
It's insane our NHS isn't using Linux
www.theregister.com/2025/10/31/n...
We shouldn't be reliant on proprietary software. An organisation as large as the NHS could roll it's own Linux distro (and share it with schools and the rest of the civil service)
www.theregister.com/2025/10/31/n...
We shouldn't be reliant on proprietary software. An organisation as large as the NHS could roll it's own Linux distro (and share it with schools and the rest of the civil service)
NHS quarantines devices as suppliers drag feet on Windows 11
: Hospitals told to upgrade, but some medical device makers haven't prescribed compatibility yet
www.theregister.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
It's insane our NHS isn't using Linux
www.theregister.com/2025/10/31/n...
We shouldn't be reliant on proprietary software. An organisation as large as the NHS could roll it's own Linux distro (and share it with schools and the rest of the civil service)
www.theregister.com/2025/10/31/n...
We shouldn't be reliant on proprietary software. An organisation as large as the NHS could roll it's own Linux distro (and share it with schools and the rest of the civil service)
Planning refused on grounds of... (checks notes)
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Construction would result in new thing being constructed
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Construction would result in new thing being constructed
Setback for Staffordshire farmland battery storage plan - BBC News
Planning officers cite concern over the impact to open fields.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Planning refused on grounds of... (checks notes)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Construction would result in new thing being constructed
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Construction would result in new thing being constructed
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Things UK Media won't tell you:
Labour's Bus Services Bill became law today.
- No more sudden cuts to crucial bus routes
- Councils can identify vital routes, so operators can't change them easily
- More Govt funding
- Councils can run bus services
#LabourIsWorking for us
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Labour's Bus Services Bill became law today.
- No more sudden cuts to crucial bus routes
- Councils can identify vital routes, so operators can't change them easily
- More Govt funding
- Councils can run bus services
#LabourIsWorking for us
www.gov.uk/government/n...
New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law
The Bus Services Act will make it easier for local leaders to take control of their buses and put passengers first.
www.gov.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Things UK Media won't tell you:
Labour's Bus Services Bill became law today.
- No more sudden cuts to crucial bus routes
- Councils can identify vital routes, so operators can't change them easily
- More Govt funding
- Councils can run bus services
#LabourIsWorking for us
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Labour's Bus Services Bill became law today.
- No more sudden cuts to crucial bus routes
- Councils can identify vital routes, so operators can't change them easily
- More Govt funding
- Councils can run bus services
#LabourIsWorking for us
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey slams Farage and Reform UK’s links to Russia and calls for an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics:
“The evidence shows Nathan Gill was a close confidant of the current Reform party leader for years.”
Starmer calls Reform UK “Putin-friendly” in response.
“The evidence shows Nathan Gill was a close confidant of the current Reform party leader for years.”
Starmer calls Reform UK “Putin-friendly” in response.
October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey slams Farage and Reform UK’s links to Russia and calls for an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics:
“The evidence shows Nathan Gill was a close confidant of the current Reform party leader for years.”
Starmer calls Reform UK “Putin-friendly” in response.
“The evidence shows Nathan Gill was a close confidant of the current Reform party leader for years.”
Starmer calls Reform UK “Putin-friendly” in response.
This article just isn't correct at all. So why am I posting it?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because it isn't correct at all!
5G rollout took a hit when we agreed to let the US tell us to not do business with Huawei (pet); but 5G is a technology, not a speed
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because it isn't correct at all!
5G rollout took a hit when we agreed to let the US tell us to not do business with Huawei (pet); but 5G is a technology, not a speed
Why the 5G symbol on your phone doesn't mean you actually have 5G - BBC News
New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This article just isn't correct at all. So why am I posting it?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because it isn't correct at all!
5G rollout took a hit when we agreed to let the US tell us to not do business with Huawei (pet); but 5G is a technology, not a speed
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because it isn't correct at all!
5G rollout took a hit when we agreed to let the US tell us to not do business with Huawei (pet); but 5G is a technology, not a speed
October 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The BBC barely mentions it, so I'll make it clear...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The councillors behaving childishly are Reform
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The councillors behaving childishly are Reform
Council quit Ashford solar farm talks after climate policy shift - BBC News
The government is allowing a solar project to go ahead despite discussions breaking down.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The BBC barely mentions it, so I'll make it clear...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The councillors behaving childishly are Reform
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The councillors behaving childishly are Reform
Planning permission denied on grounds of (checks notes)...
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"Would make village larger"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Would make village larger"
Plans for 90 homes in Lubenham refused - BBC News
Planning officers said the proposal could cause "harm to the character and appearance of the area".
www.bbc.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Planning permission denied on grounds of (checks notes)...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Would make village larger"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Would make village larger"