Jo Thomas
@dukestjo.bsky.social
Retired. Hate Tories,Brexit and all that stuff. Enjoy family, politics, podcasts, books and making slightly odd amateur ceramics.
Baffled by what seems to be diminishing empathy in the world.
Baffled by what seems to be diminishing empathy in the world.
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It's not voters fault.
It's the fault of a media which deliberately spreads misinformation.
It's the fault of a media which deliberately spreads misinformation.
January 10, 2026 at 11:07 PM
It's not voters fault.
It's the fault of a media which deliberately spreads misinformation.
It's the fault of a media which deliberately spreads misinformation.
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Clarion news: We’re leaving Twitter (’X’). We can’t condone the objectionable content it now promotes, which goes against everything we believe and the Clarion tradition. Our live posting is now here on Bluesky, with all this plus much more in our email newsletter twice a week.
January 9, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Clarion news: We’re leaving Twitter (’X’). We can’t condone the objectionable content it now promotes, which goes against everything we believe and the Clarion tradition. Our live posting is now here on Bluesky, with all this plus much more in our email newsletter twice a week.
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Jeremy Bowen really is an outstanding broadcaster. He's a reminder that public service broadcasting can be objective and impartial without needing to be balanced - indeed that balance makes objectivity impossible. I imagine they'll get rid of him soon.
January 8, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Jeremy Bowen really is an outstanding broadcaster. He's a reminder that public service broadcasting can be objective and impartial without needing to be balanced - indeed that balance makes objectivity impossible. I imagine they'll get rid of him soon.
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This is how to kill trust in journalism. Everyone can see the video footage, there is no need for 'both sides' to the story - certainly not in the opening paragraph (maybe it's OK to note the political disagreement right at the end).
Disgraceful article by BBC News. It's abundantly clear from the videos what happened. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis
Trump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 10:11 AM
This is how to kill trust in journalism. Everyone can see the video footage, there is no need for 'both sides' to the story - certainly not in the opening paragraph (maybe it's OK to note the political disagreement right at the end).
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"The woman was very disorderly, obstructing and resisting, who violently, willfully and viciously ran over the ICE officer, who seems to have shot her in self-defense"
The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
January 7, 2026 at 10:11 PM
"The woman was very disorderly, obstructing and resisting, who violently, willfully and viciously ran over the ICE officer, who seems to have shot her in self-defense"
The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
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Labour justice minister destroys Robert Jenrick for the Tories complete and utter failure in our prisons across their 14 years in office.
Very well said @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social - a brilliant Labour junior minister.
Very well said @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social - a brilliant Labour junior minister.
January 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Labour justice minister destroys Robert Jenrick for the Tories complete and utter failure in our prisons across their 14 years in office.
Very well said @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social - a brilliant Labour junior minister.
Very well said @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social - a brilliant Labour junior minister.
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Does anyone know what's happening in Caracas right now? I'd like to know.
January 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Does anyone know what's happening in Caracas right now? I'd like to know.
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(🚨) BREAKING NEWS: Trump Posts Photograph of Captured, Blindfolded, Disheveled Nicolás Maduro Aboard U.S. Helicopter Post-Kidnapping; Per Prior Trump Order, Maduro Is a Prisoner of War, Making the Photo a Violation of Geneva Convention (Article 13 of the Third Geneva Convention)
January 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM
(🚨) BREAKING NEWS: Trump Posts Photograph of Captured, Blindfolded, Disheveled Nicolás Maduro Aboard U.S. Helicopter Post-Kidnapping; Per Prior Trump Order, Maduro Is a Prisoner of War, Making the Photo a Violation of Geneva Convention (Article 13 of the Third Geneva Convention)
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This message hits hard.
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This message hits hard.
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Kyiv on Christmas Eve.
I film these moments to show you our strength.
We haven’t lost our spirit in this long war.
I film these moments to show you our strength.
We haven’t lost our spirit in this long war.
December 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Kyiv on Christmas Eve.
I film these moments to show you our strength.
We haven’t lost our spirit in this long war.
I film these moments to show you our strength.
We haven’t lost our spirit in this long war.
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Our PM wishing us all a Happy Christmas.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
December 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Our PM wishing us all a Happy Christmas.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: English hospitals that cut registered nurses saw more deaths while those hiring nurses saw more patients survive. Even when hospitals tried to fill gaps with non-nurses, deaths still went up. Major new study exposes dangerous NHS variation:
www.thetimes.com/article/7eed...
www.thetimes.com/article/7eed...
Death rates rise when NHS cuts back on nursing
Using lower-paid workers to plug the gaps left by a failure to hire registered nurses damages safety, new research has shown
www.thetimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: English hospitals that cut registered nurses saw more deaths while those hiring nurses saw more patients survive. Even when hospitals tried to fill gaps with non-nurses, deaths still went up. Major new study exposes dangerous NHS variation:
www.thetimes.com/article/7eed...
www.thetimes.com/article/7eed...
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What an amazing analogy of life under Trump!
December 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
What an amazing analogy of life under Trump!
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And may every day be another wonderful secret.
December 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
And may every day be another wonderful secret.
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Press Gazette: "GB News issued a high-profile apology this week to the mother of Meghan Markle, Doria Ragland, after a totally inaccurate and shocking claim.
Carole Malone who made the remarks has blamed misinfo she had seen online. But she had previously doubled down on the debunked comments...
Carole Malone who made the remarks has blamed misinfo she had seen online. But she had previously doubled down on the debunked comments...
GB News apologises to Meghan Markle's mother over false prison claim
GB News has apologised on air to the mother of Meghan Markle, Doria Ragland, after a presenter wrongly claimed she had spent time in prison.
pressgazette.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Press Gazette: "GB News issued a high-profile apology this week to the mother of Meghan Markle, Doria Ragland, after a totally inaccurate and shocking claim.
Carole Malone who made the remarks has blamed misinfo she had seen online. But she had previously doubled down on the debunked comments...
Carole Malone who made the remarks has blamed misinfo she had seen online. But she had previously doubled down on the debunked comments...
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Jones the Voice of Reason.
December 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Jones the Voice of Reason.
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Gold trading company Direct Bullion, which has paid Nigel Farage £415,000 faces winding up order from HMRC over non-payment of tax.
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/6822673...
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/6822673...
Gold bar seller promoted by Nigel Farage chased by HMRC
Direct Bullion, which has paid Reform’s leader over £400k, says winding-up petition will be withdrawn
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Gold trading company Direct Bullion, which has paid Nigel Farage £415,000 faces winding up order from HMRC over non-payment of tax.
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/6822673...
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/6822673...
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A great response from the Health Secretary here.
Just one of many clips that have been posted online of him fully & openly answering questions about the potential doctors strikes.
And hopefully more resident doctors will be like Joss, who was calling in here, who will vote for this deal.
Just one of many clips that have been posted online of him fully & openly answering questions about the potential doctors strikes.
And hopefully more resident doctors will be like Joss, who was calling in here, who will vote for this deal.
December 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
A great response from the Health Secretary here.
Just one of many clips that have been posted online of him fully & openly answering questions about the potential doctors strikes.
And hopefully more resident doctors will be like Joss, who was calling in here, who will vote for this deal.
Just one of many clips that have been posted online of him fully & openly answering questions about the potential doctors strikes.
And hopefully more resident doctors will be like Joss, who was calling in here, who will vote for this deal.
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Seems Labour have been effective.
The UK is poised to record its longest period without Channel migrant crossings in seven years, no arrivals since mid-November.
This marks an uninterrupted stretch of 27 days without new arrivals, as of December 11.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The UK is poised to record its longest period without Channel migrant crossings in seven years, no arrivals since mid-November.
This marks an uninterrupted stretch of 27 days without new arrivals, as of December 11.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
UK set for longest stretch without migrant boat crossings for seven years
The most arrivals ever recorded in the month of December is 3,254, in 2024
www.independent.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Seems Labour have been effective.
The UK is poised to record its longest period without Channel migrant crossings in seven years, no arrivals since mid-November.
This marks an uninterrupted stretch of 27 days without new arrivals, as of December 11.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The UK is poised to record its longest period without Channel migrant crossings in seven years, no arrivals since mid-November.
This marks an uninterrupted stretch of 27 days without new arrivals, as of December 11.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Had a great conversation with Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Angela Mingarelli on This Week in Virology (TWiV) about vaccines and current policy. We kept coming back to nuance — something that's been in short supply lately.
@microbetv.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo5R...
@microbetv.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo5R...
TWiV 1277: Vaccine talk with Jake Scott
YouTube video by MicrobeTV
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Had a great conversation with Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Angela Mingarelli on This Week in Virology (TWiV) about vaccines and current policy. We kept coming back to nuance — something that's been in short supply lately.
@microbetv.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo5R...
@microbetv.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo5R...
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Another COVID fraudster held to account for fraudulently obtaining an £80k bounce back loan!
The funds were spent on a share dealing platforms instead of supporting his business through the pandemic.
He is jailed for 2 years & 4 months and disqualified as a company director for 8yrs.
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The funds were spent on a share dealing platforms instead of supporting his business through the pandemic.
He is jailed for 2 years & 4 months and disqualified as a company director for 8yrs.
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Derby fraudster jailed after using Covid loan funds on share dealing platforms
Jail for Bounce Back Loan fraudster
www.gov.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Another COVID fraudster held to account for fraudulently obtaining an £80k bounce back loan!
The funds were spent on a share dealing platforms instead of supporting his business through the pandemic.
He is jailed for 2 years & 4 months and disqualified as a company director for 8yrs.
1/2
The funds were spent on a share dealing platforms instead of supporting his business through the pandemic.
He is jailed for 2 years & 4 months and disqualified as a company director for 8yrs.
1/2
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Official UK guidance doesn’t help, it hinders - contradictory, politicised, quietly dropped.
The NHS are stating if one has flu one should mask.
The UKHSA says one should 'consider' masking.
The public get mixed messages & the vulnerable get abandoned. /7
The NHS are stating if one has flu one should mask.
The UKHSA says one should 'consider' masking.
The public get mixed messages & the vulnerable get abandoned. /7
December 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Official UK guidance doesn’t help, it hinders - contradictory, politicised, quietly dropped.
The NHS are stating if one has flu one should mask.
The UKHSA says one should 'consider' masking.
The public get mixed messages & the vulnerable get abandoned. /7
The NHS are stating if one has flu one should mask.
The UKHSA says one should 'consider' masking.
The public get mixed messages & the vulnerable get abandoned. /7
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Who says right wingers are all selfish twats who don't give a shit about anyone else?
December 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Who says right wingers are all selfish twats who don't give a shit about anyone else?