@lesleystewartwest.bsky.social
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“Instead of cutting benefits for disabled people, wouldn’t the moral thing to do, the courageous thing to do, be to make a real tough choice and introduce a wealth tax on the very wealthiest people in our society?”
@richardburgon.bsky.social
#PMQs
@richardburgon.bsky.social
#PMQs
March 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
“Instead of cutting benefits for disabled people, wouldn’t the moral thing to do, the courageous thing to do, be to make a real tough choice and introduce a wealth tax on the very wealthiest people in our society?”
@richardburgon.bsky.social
#PMQs
@richardburgon.bsky.social
#PMQs
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Staffers with Musk’s Doge reportedly entered the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) in Silver Spring, Maryland, and the Department of Commerce in Washington DC today, inciting concerns of downsizing at the agency
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Doge staffers enter Noaa headquarters and incite reports of cuts and threats
Members reportedly sought access to IT systems at agency that Project 2025 has called ‘harmful to US prosperity’
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Staffers with Musk’s Doge reportedly entered the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) in Silver Spring, Maryland, and the Department of Commerce in Washington DC today, inciting concerns of downsizing at the agency
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Embarrassing reporting from the Daily Mail. Canada announced this billion dollar border plan almost two months ago
February 4, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Embarrassing reporting from the Daily Mail. Canada announced this billion dollar border plan almost two months ago
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NEW: Trump describes Gaza as a “demolition site” whilst sitting next to the indicted war criminal who demolished it.
He then explains he wants to clear Gaza of Palestinians and find them somewhere else to live. Presumably to hand Gaza to Israel.
It’s US-backed ethnic cleansing.
He then explains he wants to clear Gaza of Palestinians and find them somewhere else to live. Presumably to hand Gaza to Israel.
It’s US-backed ethnic cleansing.
February 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
NEW: Trump describes Gaza as a “demolition site” whilst sitting next to the indicted war criminal who demolished it.
He then explains he wants to clear Gaza of Palestinians and find them somewhere else to live. Presumably to hand Gaza to Israel.
It’s US-backed ethnic cleansing.
He then explains he wants to clear Gaza of Palestinians and find them somewhere else to live. Presumably to hand Gaza to Israel.
It’s US-backed ethnic cleansing.
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Company established by Musk in the UK 3 weeks ago on December 12th!! Why we wonder!!
Pull your finger out @uklabourparty.bsky.social, grow some balls and stop even more "corruption" destroying what's left of our democracy
Right now you have a majority the likes of which you might never see again
Pull your finger out @uklabourparty.bsky.social, grow some balls and stop even more "corruption" destroying what's left of our democracy
Right now you have a majority the likes of which you might never see again
This is important.
'We don’t know what that company is for but if Musk did want to pour £100m into the next UK election, as it’s been reported, this is how he could do it.'
From the UK Government's website👇👀 find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/1613...
'We don’t know what that company is for but if Musk did want to pour £100m into the next UK election, as it’s been reported, this is how he could do it.'
From the UK Government's website👇👀 find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/1613...
January 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Company established by Musk in the UK 3 weeks ago on December 12th!! Why we wonder!!
Pull your finger out @uklabourparty.bsky.social, grow some balls and stop even more "corruption" destroying what's left of our democracy
Right now you have a majority the likes of which you might never see again
Pull your finger out @uklabourparty.bsky.social, grow some balls and stop even more "corruption" destroying what's left of our democracy
Right now you have a majority the likes of which you might never see again
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Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister, has sold £19 MILLION in Meta shares
He has £21 MILLION left to sell
Genuine question
Is there any former major Cabinet Minister of any party whose political ambition has NOT been for personal financial benefit in the end?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
He has £21 MILLION left to sell
Genuine question
Is there any former major Cabinet Minister of any party whose political ambition has NOT been for personal financial benefit in the end?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Nick Clegg has sold almost $19m in Meta shares since joining Facebook in 2018
Former UK deputy prime minister, who still has about $21m worth, is leaving role as president of global affairs
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister, has sold £19 MILLION in Meta shares
He has £21 MILLION left to sell
Genuine question
Is there any former major Cabinet Minister of any party whose political ambition has NOT been for personal financial benefit in the end?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
He has £21 MILLION left to sell
Genuine question
Is there any former major Cabinet Minister of any party whose political ambition has NOT been for personal financial benefit in the end?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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The Tories did NOT implement recommendations of the Prof Jay report into child sexual abuse
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
January 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Tories did NOT implement recommendations of the Prof Jay report into child sexual abuse
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
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NEWS
"Molly Russell's dad warns UK 'going backwards' on online safety and urges PM to act"
Ian Russell has been campaigning for greater safety online for years.
With Musk himself writing provocative posts, is it too late for any form of online safety now?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Molly Russell's dad warns UK 'going backwards' on online safety and urges PM to act"
Ian Russell has been campaigning for greater safety online for years.
With Musk himself writing provocative posts, is it too late for any form of online safety now?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Molly Russell's dad urges Keir Starmer to act on online safety in letter
Ian Russell calls the way Ofcom is policing new rules a "disaster" and says the PM must tackle "the reckless behaviours of social media leadership".
www.bbc.com
January 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
NEWS
"Molly Russell's dad warns UK 'going backwards' on online safety and urges PM to act"
Ian Russell has been campaigning for greater safety online for years.
With Musk himself writing provocative posts, is it too late for any form of online safety now?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Molly Russell's dad warns UK 'going backwards' on online safety and urges PM to act"
Ian Russell has been campaigning for greater safety online for years.
With Musk himself writing provocative posts, is it too late for any form of online safety now?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Netanyahu says Israel reserves right to go back to war after "temporary ceasefire" of 6 weeks.
He means back to the ways of genocide
😡
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
He means back to the ways of genocide
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live: Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel 'reserves right to return to war' if ceasefire's second stage is unsuccessful
The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is due to start at 08:30 local time (06:30 GMT) on Sunday.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Netanyahu says Israel reserves right to go back to war after "temporary ceasefire" of 6 weeks.
He means back to the ways of genocide
😡
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
He means back to the ways of genocide
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
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Spot on @implausibleblog.bsky.social
Kemi Badenoch explains how she will make Brexit work
After Johnson tried it, Truss tried it, Sunak tried it, and now Starmer is trying it
They're all trying to make it work, and all that's happening is the UK is becoming poorer
After Johnson tried it, Truss tried it, Sunak tried it, and now Starmer is trying it
They're all trying to make it work, and all that's happening is the UK is becoming poorer
January 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Spot on @implausibleblog.bsky.social
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An early contender for headline of the year…
January 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
An early contender for headline of the year…
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This is ridiculous. Rat infested prison that may never reopen pays Prince William’s Duchy £1.5m a year
HMP Dartmoor, which closed in August over toxic gas fears, has 24 years left on its lease
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
HMP Dartmoor, which closed in August over toxic gas fears, has 24 years left on its lease
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Rat-infested prison that may never reopen pays Prince William’s Duchy £1.5m a year
HMP Dartmoor, which closed in August over toxic gas fears, has 24 years left on its lease
www.thetimes.com
January 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM
This is ridiculous. Rat infested prison that may never reopen pays Prince William’s Duchy £1.5m a year
HMP Dartmoor, which closed in August over toxic gas fears, has 24 years left on its lease
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
HMP Dartmoor, which closed in August over toxic gas fears, has 24 years left on its lease
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Germany's ambassador to the United States has warned that the incoming Trump administration will rob U.S. law enforcement and the media of their independence and hand big tech companies "co-governing power", according to a confidential document seen by Reuters
www.reuters.com/world/us/ger...
www.reuters.com/world/us/ger...
Exclusive: German ambassador warns of Trump plan to redefine constitutional order, document shows
He said Trump would rob law enforcement and media of their independence.
www.reuters.com
January 19, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Germany's ambassador to the United States has warned that the incoming Trump administration will rob U.S. law enforcement and the media of their independence and hand big tech companies "co-governing power", according to a confidential document seen by Reuters
www.reuters.com/world/us/ger...
www.reuters.com/world/us/ger...
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You mean…
He lied?!
He lied?!
January 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
You mean…
He lied?!
He lied?!
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Those who follow me know I’ve been calling out lies & challenging misinformation for many years. But even at its worst I’ve never known it this bad. I know many are feeling hopeless right now. But that’s what they want - to wear you down & make you give up. Don’t let them. We can beat this, TOGETHER
January 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Those who follow me know I’ve been calling out lies & challenging misinformation for many years. But even at its worst I’ve never known it this bad. I know many are feeling hopeless right now. But that’s what they want - to wear you down & make you give up. Don’t let them. We can beat this, TOGETHER
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Not a word about the victims.
Not a word about the homeless.
Not a word about the heroic firefighters.
Not a word about the help from neighbouring countries.
Just division and disinformation.
Unfit for office.
Not a word about the homeless.
Not a word about the heroic firefighters.
Not a word about the help from neighbouring countries.
Just division and disinformation.
Unfit for office.
January 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Not a word about the victims.
Not a word about the homeless.
Not a word about the heroic firefighters.
Not a word about the help from neighbouring countries.
Just division and disinformation.
Unfit for office.
Not a word about the homeless.
Not a word about the heroic firefighters.
Not a word about the help from neighbouring countries.
Just division and disinformation.
Unfit for office.
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EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections
MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections
MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections
MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
This is sadly what the world is turning into! Humanity is on a downward spiral and fast! Years of true science eradicated diseases all lost , because people now sit on little screens believing idiots we used to ignore on the street! Sad times and it's only going to get worse!
January 4, 2025 at 7:59 AM
This is sadly what the world is turning into! Humanity is on a downward spiral and fast! Years of true science eradicated diseases all lost , because people now sit on little screens believing idiots we used to ignore on the street! Sad times and it's only going to get worse!
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For the first time ever , this is a year I could not welcome the arrival of! Being Scottish too we love Hogmanay! However 2025 I do not welcome your arrival with what's to come.🕰⚡️🕰
January 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
For the first time ever , this is a year I could not welcome the arrival of! Being Scottish too we love Hogmanay! However 2025 I do not welcome your arrival with what's to come.🕰⚡️🕰
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