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BUCKERS @deathofbuckley.bsky.social · 4h

Just seen a headline which asks "Thatcher was born 100 years ago and her reign feels a lifetime away. Why is her effect on the country still so huge?"

It's because she was a massive bastard. Hope that helps x

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 1h

20 paragraphs down in the NBC News story that broke the information that the administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act is the report that Stephen Miller is driving the issue.

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Greg Jenner @gregjenner.bsky.social · 1h

Thrilled to share a clip from our funny new children's audiobook about the Stone Age. I had such fun writing and narrating this with the brilliant archaeologist @brennawalks.bsky.social

In this clip, join Homo Erectus on a scavenging hunt... but they're in for a nasty, LOUD surprise! (Sound on!)

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1h

Rebecca has 92K followers including Gaetz, Loomer, Massie, D’Souza, Sen Schmitt, Rep. Cloud. Broke with Trump over Epstein.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 1h

Astonishing advance by the Greens, astonishing implosion of Labour. When will Starmer's government get the message that it is destroying its base with deeply unpopular, rightwing policies?

By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3h

Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.

Join us and let's make hope normal again.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Poll from find out now showing greens on 15 and labour and Tories on 17. Reform on 32.

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Pete Fraser @petefrasermusic.bsky.social · 2h

Too real

The Onion @theonion.com · 2h

Woman Tends To Do Best Creative Thinking When Backed Into Corner With Livelihood At Stake https://theonion.com/woman-tends-to-do-best-creative-thinking-when-backed-in-1851338274/

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 3h

The worst thing about all four of those people in The Times, though: we have not heard the last of any of them. Have we.

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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 2h

I rephrased this twice before posting to make it very clear it was a joke but it really is impossible to make a joke on Bluesky without a number of people taking it seriously

Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 18h

I'm sorry but I don't think we should be encouraging celebrities to be traitors. What message is this sending to impressionable young people? You get ahead in this fallen world by lying? No thank you, sir

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Jason Sinclair @jsinclair.bsky.social · 2h

Anyway, my most N London story is when son went to new friend's house for primary school playdate he said there was a Nobel Peace Prize for the mum framed in the bathroom and I said "haha that's because she has four kids and they're making a joke" but it turned out she'd won the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Granite Man @granitedhuine.bsky.social · 9h

I’m not antisocial, I’m selectively social and the selection process is now closed.

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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 4h

For the next couple of nights, the IDEAL stage show is at the Bloomsbury Theatre. Had a complete blast watching it last night. Like a gonzo stoner Joe Orton panto, with shitloads of sharp gags and tons of pure clowning, and a guest slot for the monsters from the Claws of Axos. Go if you can!

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Nute @nutedawn.bsky.social · 5h

I can think of nineteen other premier league owners who would agree

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Citizen Helene / Galaxy Brain @citizenhelene.bsky.social · 4h

Oh wow, I'm actually getting a decent amount (for me) of PRS next week

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bylinepodcast.bsky.social @bylinepodcast.bsky.social · 4h

"Stupid, spurious and absurd."

@peterjukes.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social reacts to claims that #Farage barely knew Russian stooge Nathan Gill - the former #ReformUK leader in Wales

With @goldbergradio.bsky.social

podfollow.com/byline-times...

BYLINE TIMES PODCAST: Farage "Thick As Thieves" with Reform's Russian Stooge

Byline Times executive editor Peter Jukes joins Adrian Goldberg to discuss the links between Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and the party's former leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, who has admitted acce...

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Glennyrodge @glennyrodge.bsky.social · 7h

Antifa doesn’t exist but the Epstein files do.

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Jonny Morris @jonnymorris.bsky.social · 4h

I am reminded of the night at The Tavern where a young chap dressed as the Sylvester McCoy Doctor Who came in and did a complete circuit of the bar looking for the fan gathering. But of course, we were all wearing faded Sparks t-shirts so he couldn't find us.

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Rob Manuel @robmanuelyeah.bsky.social · 4h

How about the ‘no ball peas prize’ where we give an award to the boffin who invents the squarest vegetable, to prevent rollage and accidental plate escape? Yes, excellent joke, I’ll send this.

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Ian Hall @ian64.bsky.social · 4h

I'm bad at choosing a witticism to describe a wankrag like this one at the best of times, so I'll just hope he dies an excruciating death in an accident involving industrial machinery that tears his balls off and slings them in his face.

www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...

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

www.theguardian.com

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Will Davies @will-davies.bsky.social · 7h

Oh, and it turns out the guy with the umbrella is definitely a new breed of activist

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Gabby HC, but a ghost, hiding in a corner @scriblit.bsky.social · 9h

Butterfield Voice: Nerd. Second Nerd. American. Buzznusswoman.

Dr Mark | 北马克 |🍉🇦🇺🇲🇾🇹🇭 @ajaanmark.bsky.social · 13h

Are they hoping to start a Young Tory cosplay trend on TikTok
www.thetimes.com/article/8c9a...

Meet the young Tories dreaming of a bright blue future

The Conservatives know they have a problem with Gen Z voters. At the party conference, The Times met a new breed of activists who are embracing the challenge

www.thetimes.com

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David Cake @davecakes.bsky.social · 6h

A women has got cat bells on her purse in this cafe. I thought I was going mad before I saw them. Meeting a ghost cat would’ve made my day.

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Justin M. @jmonsewicz.bsky.social · 13h

Anyone told Johnson that Greenwood dropped a version of “God Bless the USA” entitled “God Bless You, Canada” who were supposed to be mortal enemies with?

So does this mean Johnson is signaling he’s actually a Canadian supporter? Is it because of maple syrup? The moose? TIM HORTON’S?!

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Angus Dunican @angusdunican.bsky.social · 6h

It’s a shame that ‘Sliding Doors’ became such a culturally resonant term for the idea of our lives hinging on infinitesimal differences. I say this because (and I’m not sure if you’re aware of this) the film ‘Sliding Doors’, is fucking gash.

The actor John Lynch (looking nervous in a red shirt) and Gwyneth Paltrow (looking fed up with him in a burgundy top)

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Neil Miles (but spooky) @miles-online.co.uk · 6h

Perfect. No notes

Post from Paul F. Tompkins - "I think if the Fantastic Four were real we would mostly find them disgusting" - above which is a post featuring that horrifying picture of the four young Tories from The Times

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 7h

Huh. Look at that

“The incest guy” has reappeared in the political circuit once again.

Bring back shame. Please. For the sake of the species.

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