Gravitas Shortfall
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Lefty Vegan, atheist, dispossessed Brit, and lapsing occupational therapist.
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🚨Thames Water is on the brink of collapse.
🙋We asked its customers what should happen next.
54% think the water regulator Ofwat should put it into special administration. And over two thirds (68%) believe that Thames Water should be run in the public sector.
Read the full results here.
🙋We asked its customers what should happen next.
54% think the water regulator Ofwat should put it into special administration. And over two thirds (68%) believe that Thames Water should be run in the public sector.
Read the full results here.
New polling: majority of Thames Water customers want Ofwat to reject creditors’ proposal for the utility
New polling has revealed that 54% of Thames Water customers think Ofwat should reject a deal proposed by Thames Water's creditors, and put it into special administration.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
🚨Thames Water is on the brink of collapse.
🙋We asked its customers what should happen next.
54% think the water regulator Ofwat should put it into special administration. And over two thirds (68%) believe that Thames Water should be run in the public sector.
Read the full results here.
🙋We asked its customers what should happen next.
54% think the water regulator Ofwat should put it into special administration. And over two thirds (68%) believe that Thames Water should be run in the public sector.
Read the full results here.
The human cost is considerably less than the cost to the salmon I would suggest. The environmental cost is always a given where animal agriculture is concerned.
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‘Those who eat Chilean salmon cannot imagine how much human blood it carries with it’
The country is the world’s second-largest producer of the popular fish, and the biggest supplier to the US, but its farms are beset by accusations of dangerous labour conditions, antibiotic overuse an...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The human cost is considerably less than the cost to the salmon I would suggest. The environmental cost is always a given where animal agriculture is concerned.
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As somebody who didn't vote for JC last time round - always been a green and his leadership.was always questionable imo - I really do wonder who is going to vote for this shit show?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Your Party to have ‘collective leadership’ in win for Zarah Sultana
Members vote narrowly in favour at founding conference overshadowed by Sultana’s rift with Jeremy Corbyn
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November 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
As somebody who didn't vote for JC last time round - always been a green and his leadership.was always questionable imo - I really do wonder who is going to vote for this shit show?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Weren't we told we needed to leave the EU to get back 'control' of our borders?
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UK to announce plans to emulate stringent Danish immigration system
Shabana Mahmood’s proposals draw scorn from some Labour MPs, while others want government to go further
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November 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Weren't we told we needed to leave the EU to get back 'control' of our borders?
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Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
Love me a bit of Louis and also love to boycott unethical businesses. As an ethical vegan I don't fly, but if I did I would happily be adding BA to my ever growing list.
October 26, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Love me a bit of Louis and also love to boycott unethical businesses. As an ethical vegan I don't fly, but if I did I would happily be adding BA to my ever growing list.
Nicely summarised and popping here just in case there are still folk who are under any illusions about Starmer and Labour.
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Starmer "closer to Farage than Corbyn" | UK News | The New Statesman
YouTube video by The New Statesman
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October 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Nicely summarised and popping here just in case there are still folk who are under any illusions about Starmer and Labour.
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Ash is spot for nnas she so often is.
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'Billionaires Are Hoarders Who Make Society Worse for Workers'
YouTube video by Novara Media
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October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Ash is spot for nnas she so often is.
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Billionaires are pieces of shit. They are not good for you, for the economy, for society, or for the planet, and yet many of us and our governments are in thrall to them. We need to wake up.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
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Richard Desmond asks for ‘generosity’ in £1.3bn National Lottery claim
Payout likely to be funded by taxpayers if media mogul wins case against gambling regulator
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October 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Billionaires are pieces of shit. They are not good for you, for the economy, for society, or for the planet, and yet many of us and our governments are in thrall to them. We need to wake up.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
For any (read all) UK politicians who struggle with the definition of words like principled, ethical, compassionate, moral and spine.
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Australian Senator Nick Mckim puts the parliament in their place as he stands for Gaza #shorts
YouTube video by Wear The Peace
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October 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
For any (read all) UK politicians who struggle with the definition of words like principled, ethical, compassionate, moral and spine.
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Obviously a terribly sad and distressing story and, rightfully, there will be an outpouring of grief and sadness from many animal lovers. Those same people will sit down to a meal containing the remains of an animal killed in circumstances arguably even more horrific.
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Sandbach woman who killed dog with samurai sword jailed
Alicia Darcy, 54, is handed an 18-month prison sentence after stabbing the dog to death.
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September 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Obviously a terribly sad and distressing story and, rightfully, there will be an outpouring of grief and sadness from many animal lovers. Those same people will sit down to a meal containing the remains of an animal killed in circumstances arguably even more horrific.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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1/3 is not the 'norm'. We need to acknowledge that the 'tipping point' has long been passed and people need to start taking individual responsibility for their actions or further climate breakdown will only accelerate. It is never too late to go Vegan folks.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Only a third of world’s river basins experienced normal conditions in 2024
Increasingly erratic water cycle is creating food scarcity, rising prices, conflict and migration, says UN agency
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September 18, 2025 at 6:14 AM
1/3 is not the 'norm'. We need to acknowledge that the 'tipping point' has long been passed and people need to start taking individual responsibility for their actions or further climate breakdown will only accelerate. It is never too late to go Vegan folks.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fox Host endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Just kill them."
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
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September 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Following Kent County Councils decision to rescind it's climate declaration, we in our household are going to boycott all counties run by reform. We will not visit or spend money in any of them. Shame, as we had planned another visit to the peak district later this year.
September 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Following Kent County Councils decision to rescind it's climate declaration, we in our household are going to boycott all counties run by reform. We will not visit or spend money in any of them. Shame, as we had planned another visit to the peak district later this year.
Brontë? Hostory will count for nothing if climate change is not tackled NOW, and not tackled properly. No more green washing, no more tinkering around the edges with EV's, and the odd wind farm.
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Ed Miliband would let a turbine farm destroy Brontë country. We need net zero, but at what cost? | Simon Jenkins
Of course the climate crisis must be confronted, but history, tranquility and beauty must also count for something, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
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July 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Brontë? Hostory will count for nothing if climate change is not tackled NOW, and not tackled properly. No more green washing, no more tinkering around the edges with EV's, and the odd wind farm.
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An '80's hip hop track springs to mind right about now.
And whilst I'm here, I'd like to add a couple of countries to the list of things that need to to be f'ked.
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And whilst I'm here, I'd like to add a couple of countries to the list of things that need to to be f'ked.
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An 83-year-old priest and a human rights lawyer were among around 25 people arrested for holding signs saying “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action”...
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July 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
An '80's hip hop track springs to mind right about now.
And whilst I'm here, I'd like to add a couple of countries to the list of things that need to to be f'ked.
youtube.com/post/Ugkxedh...
And whilst I'm here, I'd like to add a couple of countries to the list of things that need to to be f'ked.
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And yet it is constantly demanded of us that we be proud of this country. Sickening.
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Revealed: More than 24,000 factory farms have opened across Europe
Intensive livestock farms such as those found across the US are spreading across the continent, according to new data
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June 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
And yet it is constantly demanded of us that we be proud of this country. Sickening.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Labour seem intent on causing as much harm as humanly possible during their term in power. Doing a great job so far.
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UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms
Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed after campaign by global food firms
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May 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Labour seem intent on causing as much harm as humanly possible during their term in power. Doing a great job so far.
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America has gone full dystopia with this. Stephen King couldn't have dreamed this one up.
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Trump officials reportedly consider TV gameshow with US citizenship as prize
Homeland security department reviewing ‘out-of-the-box’ pitch in which immigrants would compete for citizenship
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May 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
America has gone full dystopia with this. Stephen King couldn't have dreamed this one up.
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Labour all but guaranteeing Farage's future success. Labour has no clue, no coherent policy, no directions and absolutely no morality.
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Labour targets international students claiming asylum after losses to Reform in local elections
Exclusive: Ministers understood to be drafting white paper this month in move to reduce legal migration
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May 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Labour all but guaranteeing Farage's future success. Labour has no clue, no coherent policy, no directions and absolutely no morality.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Poll: Brits want closer ties with Europe.
Reeves: "What the British people want, is labour to get on with job of impoverishing the working and middle classes whilst worsening health and wellbeing outcomes for them at the same time."
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Reeves: "What the British people want, is labour to get on with job of impoverishing the working and middle classes whilst worsening health and wellbeing outcomes for them at the same time."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Voters want Keir Starmer to focus on rebuilding trade ties with EU, poll reveals
Open trade with Europe is more important to the UK than a deal with Donald Trump, most Britons believe
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April 13, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Poll: Brits want closer ties with Europe.
Reeves: "What the British people want, is labour to get on with job of impoverishing the working and middle classes whilst worsening health and wellbeing outcomes for them at the same time."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reeves: "What the British people want, is labour to get on with job of impoverishing the working and middle classes whilst worsening health and wellbeing outcomes for them at the same time."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...