Melanie Bell
@melbell58.bsky.social
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This is a bit of a atretch/hope: there were 5 protests, with the largest two being up to 300 people, a total of around a thousand or so people.
July 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This is a bit of a atretch/hope: there were 5 protests, with the largest two being up to 300 people, a total of around a thousand or so people.
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Anyone know what time Tinderbox Britain is due to descend into terrible civil war? Just wondering if we still need sandwiches for tea.
July 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Anyone know what time Tinderbox Britain is due to descend into terrible civil war? Just wondering if we still need sandwiches for tea.
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I've been meaning to write about this for ages, but the excellent @samfr.bsky.social has got there first.
We're talking ourselves into a democratic recession.
And the people who will benefit from that are the populists who want to burn liberal democracy to the ground.
We're talking ourselves into a democratic recession.
And the people who will benefit from that are the populists who want to burn liberal democracy to the ground.
New post just out:
"Britain isn't broken"
We have our problems but the doomerism is getting out of hand.
I look at the real picture on crime, migration, social cohesion and the economy - rather than the dsyoptian fantasies of the radical right.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/b...
"Britain isn't broken"
We have our problems but the doomerism is getting out of hand.
I look at the real picture on crime, migration, social cohesion and the economy - rather than the dsyoptian fantasies of the radical right.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/b...
Britain isn't broken
We have our problems but the doomerism is getting out of hand
open.substack.com
July 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I've been meaning to write about this for ages, but the excellent @samfr.bsky.social has got there first.
We're talking ourselves into a democratic recession.
And the people who will benefit from that are the populists who want to burn liberal democracy to the ground.
We're talking ourselves into a democratic recession.
And the people who will benefit from that are the populists who want to burn liberal democracy to the ground.
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🚨 Reform's deputy leader in Leicestershire Joseph Boam shared homophobic, sexist and Islamophobic content.
He’s constantly doubled down on saying it’s ‘fake news’, but his lie is just getting bigger now. There’s even more now in this article:
www.leicester.news/reforms-depu...
He’s constantly doubled down on saying it’s ‘fake news’, but his lie is just getting bigger now. There’s even more now in this article:
www.leicester.news/reforms-depu...
Reform's deputy leader in Leicestershire shared homophobic, sexist and Islamophobic content
Exclusive: Social media accounts linked to Joseph Boam reveal controversial posts about minority groups.
www.leicester.news
May 26, 2025 at 5:49 AM
🚨 Reform's deputy leader in Leicestershire Joseph Boam shared homophobic, sexist and Islamophobic content.
He’s constantly doubled down on saying it’s ‘fake news’, but his lie is just getting bigger now. There’s even more now in this article:
www.leicester.news/reforms-depu...
He’s constantly doubled down on saying it’s ‘fake news’, but his lie is just getting bigger now. There’s even more now in this article:
www.leicester.news/reforms-depu...
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Reform UK all talk, no action.
Reform UK's Nottinghamshire County Council councillors have had FOUR 'apologies' for non-attendance at the first AGM meeting.
All four recorded 'other' as their reason.
Can't be bothered to show up.
Reform UK's Nottinghamshire County Council councillors have had FOUR 'apologies' for non-attendance at the first AGM meeting.
All four recorded 'other' as their reason.
Can't be bothered to show up.
May 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Reform UK all talk, no action.
Reform UK's Nottinghamshire County Council councillors have had FOUR 'apologies' for non-attendance at the first AGM meeting.
All four recorded 'other' as their reason.
Can't be bothered to show up.
Reform UK's Nottinghamshire County Council councillors have had FOUR 'apologies' for non-attendance at the first AGM meeting.
All four recorded 'other' as their reason.
Can't be bothered to show up.
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I have Egyptian, Australian, Polish, South African, Canadian, Norwegian, Iranian, Irish and British born neighbours, and we can barely get down the road without having a good old natter.
If that's a Land of Strangers then bring it on.
If that's a Land of Strangers then bring it on.
May 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I have Egyptian, Australian, Polish, South African, Canadian, Norwegian, Iranian, Irish and British born neighbours, and we can barely get down the road without having a good old natter.
If that's a Land of Strangers then bring it on.
If that's a Land of Strangers then bring it on.
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(... which is more than Reform, by the way)
🚀 Following Thursday's election we've reached a new record high 859 councillors on 181 councils!
💚 The Green Party is the only party offering a real alternative to the tired old parties.
Join the Green Party today to help us keep delivering real hope and real change ⤵️
💚 The Green Party is the only party offering a real alternative to the tired old parties.
Join the Green Party today to help us keep delivering real hope and real change ⤵️
May 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
(... which is more than Reform, by the way)
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Thinking of voting Reform UK because you want a change?
Be careful what you wish for – Reform UK are salespeople offering simplistic solutions that come with baggage that would cost you and the country
centralbylines.co.uk/politics/thi...
Be careful what you wish for – Reform UK are salespeople offering simplistic solutions that come with baggage that would cost you and the country
centralbylines.co.uk/politics/thi...
Thinking of voting Reform UK because you want a change?
Be careful what you wish for – Reform UK are salespeople offering simplistic solutions that come with baggage that would cost you and the country
centralbylines.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Thinking of voting Reform UK because you want a change?
Be careful what you wish for – Reform UK are salespeople offering simplistic solutions that come with baggage that would cost you and the country
centralbylines.co.uk/politics/thi...
Be careful what you wish for – Reform UK are salespeople offering simplistic solutions that come with baggage that would cost you and the country
centralbylines.co.uk/politics/thi...
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'Zero truth' to Reform UK MP Lee Anderson’s claim about illegal migrants in council houses
www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-n...
www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-n...
'Zero truth' to MP's claim about illegal migrants in council houses
The Reform UK MP says homeless people claimed 'foreign families' were offered council houses before them
www.nottinghampost.com
April 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
'Zero truth' to Reform UK MP Lee Anderson’s claim about illegal migrants in council houses
www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-n...
www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-n...
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Wow! A new tax grab on savers! How did I miss that?
Thread
(spoiler: I didn't. There is no "tax grab". Someone's got a bit too excited).
Thread
(spoiler: I didn't. There is no "tax grab". Someone's got a bit too excited).
March 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Wow! A new tax grab on savers! How did I miss that?
Thread
(spoiler: I didn't. There is no "tax grab". Someone's got a bit too excited).
Thread
(spoiler: I didn't. There is no "tax grab". Someone's got a bit too excited).
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In case you missed it: the Pentagon--that's Hegseth--got warned about using Signal a week ago.
March 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In case you missed it: the Pentagon--that's Hegseth--got warned about using Signal a week ago.
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How a false Net Zero claim became ‘news’
…a tweet by Reform MP and GB News presenter Richard Tice caught my eye. He was claiming that Net Zero was the cause of the Heathrow shutdown, and that the issue was a “refusal to have diesel generators”.
…a tweet by Reform MP and GB News presenter Richard Tice caught my eye. He was claiming that Net Zero was the cause of the Heathrow shutdown, and that the issue was a “refusal to have diesel generators”.
How a false Net Zero claim became ‘news’: the right-wing disinformation loop
This direct debunk and mini-lesson on how the right-wing media ecosystem can work may help you to spot and critique these types of ‘stories’ in the future
bylines.cymru
March 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
How a false Net Zero claim became ‘news’
…a tweet by Reform MP and GB News presenter Richard Tice caught my eye. He was claiming that Net Zero was the cause of the Heathrow shutdown, and that the issue was a “refusal to have diesel generators”.
…a tweet by Reform MP and GB News presenter Richard Tice caught my eye. He was claiming that Net Zero was the cause of the Heathrow shutdown, and that the issue was a “refusal to have diesel generators”.
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This is what we're challenging. Take action: actionstorm.org/petitions/ma...
Sign the Petition
Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News
actionstorm.org
February 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This is what we're challenging. Take action: actionstorm.org/petitions/ma...
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Wow, now that's powerful.
February 8, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Wow, now that's powerful.
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This is amazing - over *32,000* people are now supporting @goodlawproject.bsky.social's Ofcom complaint action over anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric on GB News.
Please keep supporting and sharing this! action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...
Please keep supporting and sharing this! action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...
Ofcom, stop GB News broadcasting hate
*CW: Homophobia, hate speech GB News is no stranger to spouting hatred and toxic lies. They take pride in it, and pretend the rules don’t matter. But they do. And they must be enforced. On 22 January,...
action.goodlawproject.org
February 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM
This is amazing - over *32,000* people are now supporting @goodlawproject.bsky.social's Ofcom complaint action over anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric on GB News.
Please keep supporting and sharing this! action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...
Please keep supporting and sharing this! action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...
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Just got targeted by this. Very official looking email but I haven’t been on there for yonks so the claim that my recent activity had been suspicious seemed a bit fishy! Can see how people would click the ‘submit appeal’ button without thinking…
www.sentinelone.com/labs/phishin...
www.sentinelone.com/labs/phishin...
X Phishing | Campaign Targeting High Profile Accounts Returns, Promoting Crypto Scams
SentinelLABS has observed an active phishing campaign targeting high-profile X accounts to hijack and exploit them for fraudulent activity.
www.sentinelone.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Just got targeted by this. Very official looking email but I haven’t been on there for yonks so the claim that my recent activity had been suspicious seemed a bit fishy! Can see how people would click the ‘submit appeal’ button without thinking…
www.sentinelone.com/labs/phishin...
www.sentinelone.com/labs/phishin...
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If you don’t want history to be re-written please share this video widely - because the only way to stop that happening is to constantly call this boll**** out with the actual facts
If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
NO Nigel Farage - the vaccine rollout was not helped by Brexit
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
If you don’t want history to be re-written please share this video widely - because the only way to stop that happening is to constantly call this boll**** out with the actual facts
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🚨🚨🚨
(Don't usually do this kinda thing BUT)
BLOOD STOCKS ARE CRITICALLY LOW.
If you can, give blood. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk/news-and-cam...
(Don't usually do this kinda thing BUT)
BLOOD STOCKS ARE CRITICALLY LOW.
If you can, give blood. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk/news-and-cam...
Blood donor appeal
There are spaces to donate blood at some of our city centre venues.
www.blood.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🚨🚨🚨
(Don't usually do this kinda thing BUT)
BLOOD STOCKS ARE CRITICALLY LOW.
If you can, give blood. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk/news-and-cam...
(Don't usually do this kinda thing BUT)
BLOOD STOCKS ARE CRITICALLY LOW.
If you can, give blood. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk/news-and-cam...
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For Burns Night, a remote BBC musical collaboration. I accompany Meteorologist & BBC Scotland Weather presenter Calum MacColl singing Auld Lang Syne (the original melody). Wishing you storm-free celebrations.
Auld Lang Syne (original melody) - BBC remote musical collaboration
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
January 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
For Burns Night, a remote BBC musical collaboration. I accompany Meteorologist & BBC Scotland Weather presenter Calum MacColl singing Auld Lang Syne (the original melody). Wishing you storm-free celebrations.
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The dream of technology is now under the control of men who are vain, foolish, self-centred, amoral, desperate for power, and in some cases openly fascistic. iandunt.substack.com/p/how-to-res...
How to resist the tech overlords
Big tech has now made its position clear. It is on the far-right. Here's what happens next.
iandunt.substack.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The dream of technology is now under the control of men who are vain, foolish, self-centred, amoral, desperate for power, and in some cases openly fascistic. iandunt.substack.com/p/how-to-res...
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This is the HQ of Avis Capital. It claims to be one of the largest companies in the UK, with £58bn in assets and 31% returns promised to investors.
Except it's all a lie.
Here's how regulatory failures are letting international fraudsters create massive fake UK companies.
Except it's all a lie.
Here's how regulatory failures are letting international fraudsters create massive fake UK companies.
January 25, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This is the HQ of Avis Capital. It claims to be one of the largest companies in the UK, with £58bn in assets and 31% returns promised to investors.
Except it's all a lie.
Here's how regulatory failures are letting international fraudsters create massive fake UK companies.
Except it's all a lie.
Here's how regulatory failures are letting international fraudsters create massive fake UK companies.
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Rupert Murdoch has now spent around £2bn in keeping the truth about the way his news organisations operate out of the courts in the UK and US. Please don’t shrug and say it’s normal. It’s not. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
January 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Rupert Murdoch has now spent around £2bn in keeping the truth about the way his news organisations operate out of the courts in the UK and US. Please don’t shrug and say it’s normal. It’s not. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...