@lurlinesmith.bsky.social
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Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’, boss says while refusing to give redress figure for Horizon IT scandal victims.
It lied. Enabled the Post Office to convict innocent postmasters, boosted exec pay.
Public purse has paid £1.32bn compensation. Zero contribution from Fujitsu. Still gets govt contracts.
It lied. Enabled the Post Office to convict innocent postmasters, boosted exec pay.
Public purse has paid £1.32bn compensation. Zero contribution from Fujitsu. Still gets govt contracts.
Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’, boss says while refusing to give redress figure for Horizon IT scandal victims
Paul Patterson questioned by MPs as firm continues to make millions from UK government contracts
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’, boss says while refusing to give redress figure for Horizon IT scandal victims.
It lied. Enabled the Post Office to convict innocent postmasters, boosted exec pay.
Public purse has paid £1.32bn compensation. Zero contribution from Fujitsu. Still gets govt contracts.
It lied. Enabled the Post Office to convict innocent postmasters, boosted exec pay.
Public purse has paid £1.32bn compensation. Zero contribution from Fujitsu. Still gets govt contracts.
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US chicken is chlorinated because America has no animal welfare laws where poultry is concerned. It has to be chlorinated because Salmonella and e. coli run rife
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
January 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
US chicken is chlorinated because America has no animal welfare laws where poultry is concerned. It has to be chlorinated because Salmonella and e. coli run rife
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
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He’s a divisive little man, his vile rhetoric and sly innuendo is worthy of Goebbels himself.
His knuckle dragging supporters lap it up but sensible people can see the long term damage he’s doing to this great country.
He ain’t no patriot he’s a full blown traitor
His knuckle dragging supporters lap it up but sensible people can see the long term damage he’s doing to this great country.
He ain’t no patriot he’s a full blown traitor
December 31, 2025 at 6:35 AM
He’s a divisive little man, his vile rhetoric and sly innuendo is worthy of Goebbels himself.
His knuckle dragging supporters lap it up but sensible people can see the long term damage he’s doing to this great country.
He ain’t no patriot he’s a full blown traitor
His knuckle dragging supporters lap it up but sensible people can see the long term damage he’s doing to this great country.
He ain’t no patriot he’s a full blown traitor
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So this.
It was funny a few years ago, in a dark way, to hear UK government ministers proclaiming "We've ended Freedom of Movement," as some kind of achievement.
The only FoM they'd ended was OURS. Everyone else just had one less country to move freely in.
Even THAT wasn't an achievement, but a tragedy.
The only FoM they'd ended was OURS. Everyone else just had one less country to move freely in.
Even THAT wasn't an achievement, but a tragedy.
December 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
So this.
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Shortest day of the year, it gets better from here.
December 21, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Shortest day of the year, it gets better from here.
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Noam Chomsky explaining why Palestine has so little support.
Also explains why no one on the Epstein List ever goes to jail.
Also explains why no one on the Epstein List ever goes to jail.
December 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Noam Chomsky explaining why Palestine has so little support.
Also explains why no one on the Epstein List ever goes to jail.
Also explains why no one on the Epstein List ever goes to jail.
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Excellent!
"Forget the 'bridge across the Atlantic' fantasies: on trade, on defence and in terms of our identity, we are Europeans."
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/19/labour-brexit-undone-finding-nerve-keir-starmer
"Forget the 'bridge across the Atlantic' fantasies: on trade, on defence and in terms of our identity, we are Europeans."
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/19/labour-brexit-undone-finding-nerve-keir-starmer
Finally, Labour is finding its nerve and getting Britain’s bad Brexit deal undone | Polly Toynbee
Rejoining Erasmus should just be a first step – as the economic evidence piles up, the need for closer ties with Europe could not be clearer, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Excellent!
"Forget the 'bridge across the Atlantic' fantasies: on trade, on defence and in terms of our identity, we are Europeans."
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/19/labour-brexit-undone-finding-nerve-keir-starmer
"Forget the 'bridge across the Atlantic' fantasies: on trade, on defence and in terms of our identity, we are Europeans."
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/19/labour-brexit-undone-finding-nerve-keir-starmer
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For all of Farage’s bombast and bravado, Reform is basically just a retirement home for disgraced Tories - and the media should be reporting it as such
Farage’s Tory recycling scheme
And why it will surely backfire...
writesbright.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
For all of Farage’s bombast and bravado, Reform is basically just a retirement home for disgraced Tories - and the media should be reporting it as such
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Expedite the action!
🚨 BREAKING — Ministers look at depoliticising top BBC jobs as Farage rides high in polls
About time.. the huge pro Farage & Reform bias at BBC & determination to undermine the Govt constantly by spinning news has been vom inducing 🤢
It’s a Public News & Entertainment channel not Reform PR machine❗️
About time.. the huge pro Farage & Reform bias at BBC & determination to undermine the Govt constantly by spinning news has been vom inducing 🤢
It’s a Public News & Entertainment channel not Reform PR machine❗️
Ministers look at depoliticising top BBC jobs as Farage rides high in polls
Crucial talks begin on corporation’s future amid efforts to protect it from government influence
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Expedite the action!
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"Robbie Gibb should have no role in appointing the next Director General, and given the Royal Charter gives the government the power to remove him will the Prime Minister sack him now?" asks Ed Davey.
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
November 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"Robbie Gibb should have no role in appointing the next Director General, and given the Royal Charter gives the government the power to remove him will the Prime Minister sack him now?" asks Ed Davey.
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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Those facts in themselves, speaks volumes about how far the governance of this country fell, between 2010 & 2024. Yet no shame or any sign of contrition from those “ in charge “, or the appalling ghouls in the media that cheered them on….
November 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Those facts in themselves, speaks volumes about how far the governance of this country fell, between 2010 & 2024. Yet no shame or any sign of contrition from those “ in charge “, or the appalling ghouls in the media that cheered them on….
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Jon Craig on Sky News clutching his pearls over the accidental release of a prisoner and Lammy's poppy is risible.
Wish Sky hacks could get equally outraged at important issues, not just trivia.
Wish Sky hacks could get equally outraged at important issues, not just trivia.
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Jon Craig on Sky News clutching his pearls over the accidental release of a prisoner and Lammy's poppy is risible.
Wish Sky hacks could get equally outraged at important issues, not just trivia.
Wish Sky hacks could get equally outraged at important issues, not just trivia.
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Can anyone remember BBC News reporting on all the migrant prisoners the Tories released❓
Nope me either.. 🤷🏼♂️ And yet now🤔🤔
Nope me either.. 🤷🏼♂️ And yet now🤔🤔
BBC News bulletins leading on the story of an Algerian man being mistakenly released by the prison service.
Funnily enough I don't remember these cases ever leading the bulletins when an average of ten prisoners were mistakenly released a month in the final year of the last Government
Funnily enough I don't remember these cases ever leading the bulletins when an average of ten prisoners were mistakenly released a month in the final year of the last Government
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Can anyone remember BBC News reporting on all the migrant prisoners the Tories released❓
Nope me either.. 🤷🏼♂️ And yet now🤔🤔
Nope me either.. 🤷🏼♂️ And yet now🤔🤔
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The right wing hacks and their paymasters may be outraged about a likely rise in tax but most of us who use public services know their dire state.
Labour needs to be bold, for a change, and do the right thing.
Labour needs to be bold, for a change, and do the right thing.
November 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The right wing hacks and their paymasters may be outraged about a likely rise in tax but most of us who use public services know their dire state.
Labour needs to be bold, for a change, and do the right thing.
Labour needs to be bold, for a change, and do the right thing.
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Every time Reform claims to be neither racist or fascist one of its ambassadors says something racist or fascist.
It's a matter of time before this risible Alf Garnett tribute act is rumbled and consigned to the dustbin of political history like its hard right forebears.
It's a matter of time before this risible Alf Garnett tribute act is rumbled and consigned to the dustbin of political history like its hard right forebears.
October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Every time Reform claims to be neither racist or fascist one of its ambassadors says something racist or fascist.
It's a matter of time before this risible Alf Garnett tribute act is rumbled and consigned to the dustbin of political history like its hard right forebears.
It's a matter of time before this risible Alf Garnett tribute act is rumbled and consigned to the dustbin of political history like its hard right forebears.
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With an ally of Nigel Farage pleading guilty to taking bribes for making pro-Russian statements, it’s clear we need an in-depth investigation into Russian money in our politics.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
With an ally of Nigel Farage pleading guilty to taking bribes for making pro-Russian statements, it’s clear we need an in-depth investigation into Russian money in our politics.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
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The BBC is leading all its news bulletins on the escaped criminal asylum seeker. He needs catching and deporting.
Its prominence is because
-Embarrasses the government
-Requires zero analysis by Chris Mason
-Pleases the Reform loving management
Its prominence is because
-Embarrasses the government
-Requires zero analysis by Chris Mason
-Pleases the Reform loving management
October 26, 2025 at 7:23 AM
The BBC is leading all its news bulletins on the escaped criminal asylum seeker. He needs catching and deporting.
Its prominence is because
-Embarrasses the government
-Requires zero analysis by Chris Mason
-Pleases the Reform loving management
Its prominence is because
-Embarrasses the government
-Requires zero analysis by Chris Mason
-Pleases the Reform loving management
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Streeting may not be everyone's cup of tea but he cuts through to the politically unobsessed.
Labour needs more representatives like him doing the media rounds. Darren Jones, Anna Turley, Torsten Bell to name three.
Labour needs more representatives like him doing the media rounds. Darren Jones, Anna Turley, Torsten Bell to name three.
October 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Streeting may not be everyone's cup of tea but he cuts through to the politically unobsessed.
Labour needs more representatives like him doing the media rounds. Darren Jones, Anna Turley, Torsten Bell to name three.
Labour needs more representatives like him doing the media rounds. Darren Jones, Anna Turley, Torsten Bell to name three.
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"Tesco has upgraded its earnings outlook for the year, with expectations of full-year profits of between £2.9bn and £3.1bn."
Lidl revealed its "pre-tax profits hit £156.8m in the year to 28 February, up from £43.6m a year earlier."
Yet prices are expected to go up...
Via BBC News
Lidl revealed its "pre-tax profits hit £156.8m in the year to 28 February, up from £43.6m a year earlier."
Yet prices are expected to go up...
Via BBC News
Tax rises could push food prices higher, warn supermarkets
The bosses of the UK's largest supermarkets warn the chancellor against imposing higher taxes on the industry.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"Tesco has upgraded its earnings outlook for the year, with expectations of full-year profits of between £2.9bn and £3.1bn."
Lidl revealed its "pre-tax profits hit £156.8m in the year to 28 February, up from £43.6m a year earlier."
Yet prices are expected to go up...
Via BBC News
Lidl revealed its "pre-tax profits hit £156.8m in the year to 28 February, up from £43.6m a year earlier."
Yet prices are expected to go up...
Via BBC News
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At last the Impact of Brexit is being called out
“When we left the European Union we left the Dublin Convention & that means where as before we could have returned people to the continent, back to the first safe country they arrived in, that doesn’t exist anymore”
Wes Streeting
“When we left the European Union we left the Dublin Convention & that means where as before we could have returned people to the continent, back to the first safe country they arrived in, that doesn’t exist anymore”
Wes Streeting
October 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
At last the Impact of Brexit is being called out
“When we left the European Union we left the Dublin Convention & that means where as before we could have returned people to the continent, back to the first safe country they arrived in, that doesn’t exist anymore”
Wes Streeting
“When we left the European Union we left the Dublin Convention & that means where as before we could have returned people to the continent, back to the first safe country they arrived in, that doesn’t exist anymore”
Wes Streeting
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Good point from @adambienkov.bsky.social - if the massed ranks of the right wing press with BBC boosting, plus the vast amount of money (and foreign social media bots) couldn’t get Reform over the line, what will?
🔴The Reform Backlash: Caerphilly By-Election Result Shows Nigel Farage’s Party Is Much Weaker Than It Looks
Despite widespread media predictions of a Reform victory on Thursday, Farage’s defeat shows his party continues to be overestimated, argues @adambienkov.bsky.social
Despite widespread media predictions of a Reform victory on Thursday, Farage’s defeat shows his party continues to be overestimated, argues @adambienkov.bsky.social
The Reform Backlash: Caerphilly By-Election Result Shows Nigel Farage’s Party Is Much Weaker Than It Looks
Despite widespread media predictions of a Reform victory on Thursday, Farage's defeat shows his party continues to be overestimated, argues Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Good point from @adambienkov.bsky.social - if the massed ranks of the right wing press with BBC boosting, plus the vast amount of money (and foreign social media bots) couldn’t get Reform over the line, what will?
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“You left Europe because you wanted less boats, and you have more boats. You left Europe because you wanted more investment. You have less investment. You left Europe because you wanted more happiness. Now you are depressed." Albanian PM
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Visiting PM says UK paying price for Brexit with dig at Nigel Farage 'theatrics'
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama referenced 'Brexit boats' and said leaving the EU had made Britons more depressed as he took a veiled swipe at Nigel Farage
www.mirror.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“You left Europe because you wanted less boats, and you have more boats. You left Europe because you wanted more investment. You have less investment. You left Europe because you wanted more happiness. Now you are depressed." Albanian PM
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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At the end of the day the next election will be Reform and what remains of the Tories vs the parties that represent the majority of people in the UK.
I will happily vote for any of the rest even though I will not agree with quite a few of their policies.
Politics is chess not Big Brother.
I will happily vote for any of the rest even though I will not agree with quite a few of their policies.
Politics is chess not Big Brother.
October 16, 2025 at 8:43 AM
At the end of the day the next election will be Reform and what remains of the Tories vs the parties that represent the majority of people in the UK.
I will happily vote for any of the rest even though I will not agree with quite a few of their policies.
Politics is chess not Big Brother.
I will happily vote for any of the rest even though I will not agree with quite a few of their policies.
Politics is chess not Big Brother.
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It’s time to put children before Big Tech and limit social media to over-15s only
It’s time to put children before Big Tech and limit social media to over-15s only
Today, foreign tech giants freely profit from our children’s attention — while we know that social media can have profoundly negative effects on their health and well-being. This needs to stop to protect children from a digital world run by algorithms beyond control. That is why we call for a European age limit of 15 for social media.
euobserver.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It’s time to put children before Big Tech and limit social media to over-15s only