Michael Butlin
@michaelbutlin.bsky.social
LibDem Cllr South Twickenham 50yr IT experience 20yr Reserve Forces Pro EU Palestine Ukraine Renewable Energy
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Alongside the British war dead, especially my own family members, this Remembrance Sunday I shall remember all American liberators but especially these African-American liberators.
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Alongside the British war dead, especially my own family members, this Remembrance Sunday I shall remember all American liberators but especially these African-American liberators.
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UPDATE: Cornish Lib Dem MP Ben Maguire, has now called for Cllr Giles to quit, telling me: “This is vile & blatant racism from a sitting Conservative Councillor.
“The Conservative Party couldn’t condemn Sarah Pochin’s racist comments. Now they allow one of their councillors to come out with this."
“The Conservative Party couldn’t condemn Sarah Pochin’s racist comments. Now they allow one of their councillors to come out with this."
Conservative Councillor Accused of 'Old-Fashioned Racism' After Saying 'Young Black Males' Are 'Flooding' the UK
EXCLUSIVE: Pauline Giles defended her comments to Byline Times, saying that "we cannot sustain the volume of young black males" that "jeopardises the security of our country"
bylinetimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
UPDATE: Cornish Lib Dem MP Ben Maguire, has now called for Cllr Giles to quit, telling me: “This is vile & blatant racism from a sitting Conservative Councillor.
“The Conservative Party couldn’t condemn Sarah Pochin’s racist comments. Now they allow one of their councillors to come out with this."
“The Conservative Party couldn’t condemn Sarah Pochin’s racist comments. Now they allow one of their councillors to come out with this."
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Today, Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not seek reelection and is retiring at the end of her term.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Today, Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not seek reelection and is retiring at the end of her term.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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I'm in charge of ordering stationery for work. Despite the only thing in the office requiring batteries being the reception TV remote, nobody has pulled me up on the dozens of AA and AAA batteries we buy and mysteriously go through each year.
November 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I'm in charge of ordering stationery for work. Despite the only thing in the office requiring batteries being the reception TV remote, nobody has pulled me up on the dozens of AA and AAA batteries we buy and mysteriously go through each year.
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Air traffic controllers and TSA officers have been working under duress, but staffing shortages have caused only sporadic spikes in flight disruptions.
Here’s what to expect at the airport after the Trump administration reduces flight traffic:
Here’s what to expect at the airport after the Trump administration reduces flight traffic:
FAA orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect 40 markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Air traffic controllers and TSA officers have been working under duress, but staffing shortages have caused only sporadic spikes in flight disruptions.
Here’s what to expect at the airport after the Trump administration reduces flight traffic:
Here’s what to expect at the airport after the Trump administration reduces flight traffic:
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Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
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A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 94th day out of the last 106.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 94th day out of the last 106.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
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Please. No.
FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award at the draw for the World Cup on Dec. 5 in Washington. https://to.pbs.org/47LyluB
FIFA to award new peace prize at World Cup draw in Washington
FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.
www.pbs.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Please. No.
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Pay attention!! Here is the first ad for 2026, it’s only 364 days away
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Pay attention!! Here is the first ad for 2026, it’s only 364 days away
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Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
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Nice to see Michael Heseltine’s hair back in the Commons.
First the likes of Farage said we needed to leave the EU. Now they’re coming for the ECHR.
Paul Kohler MP: "It feels like Brexit déjà vu with the same hollow promises of taking back control, the same disregard for facts, the same blindness to consequence."
Paul Kohler MP: "It feels like Brexit déjà vu with the same hollow promises of taking back control, the same disregard for facts, the same blindness to consequence."
November 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Nice to see Michael Heseltine’s hair back in the Commons.
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BLITZER: Do you think the high cost of living under President Trump is a major reason Republicans lost the election the other day?
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: It's a massive reason
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: It's a massive reason
November 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
BLITZER: Do you think the high cost of living under President Trump is a major reason Republicans lost the election the other day?
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: It's a massive reason
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: It's a massive reason
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Democrats started tonight controlling half the seats in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Now they control 64%.
Now they control 64%.
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Democrats started tonight controlling half the seats in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Now they control 64%.
Now they control 64%.
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Major democratic victories tonight
☑️ Spanberger — Gov of Virginia
☑️ Sherrill — Gov of New Jersey
☑️ Hashmi — Lt Gov of Virginia
☑️ Jones — AG of Virginia
☑️ Mamdani — Mayor of NYC
☑️ Pureval — Mayor of Cincinnati
☑️ Johnson — PSC of Georgia
☑️ Hubbard — PSC of Georgia
☑️ Pennsylvania Supreme Court
☑️ Spanberger — Gov of Virginia
☑️ Sherrill — Gov of New Jersey
☑️ Hashmi — Lt Gov of Virginia
☑️ Jones — AG of Virginia
☑️ Mamdani — Mayor of NYC
☑️ Pureval — Mayor of Cincinnati
☑️ Johnson — PSC of Georgia
☑️ Hubbard — PSC of Georgia
☑️ Pennsylvania Supreme Court
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Major democratic victories tonight
☑️ Spanberger — Gov of Virginia
☑️ Sherrill — Gov of New Jersey
☑️ Hashmi — Lt Gov of Virginia
☑️ Jones — AG of Virginia
☑️ Mamdani — Mayor of NYC
☑️ Pureval — Mayor of Cincinnati
☑️ Johnson — PSC of Georgia
☑️ Hubbard — PSC of Georgia
☑️ Pennsylvania Supreme Court
☑️ Spanberger — Gov of Virginia
☑️ Sherrill — Gov of New Jersey
☑️ Hashmi — Lt Gov of Virginia
☑️ Jones — AG of Virginia
☑️ Mamdani — Mayor of NYC
☑️ Pureval — Mayor of Cincinnati
☑️ Johnson — PSC of Georgia
☑️ Hubbard — PSC of Georgia
☑️ Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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Even more relevant now that Dems are going to control Virginia.
Virginia state Senator Louise Lucas (a Democrat who is the chamber's president pro tempore) just tweeted this:
November 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Even more relevant now that Dems are going to control Virginia.
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LMAO -- Hannity sounds shocked as he calls the Virginia AG race for Jay Jones
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
LMAO -- Hannity sounds shocked as he calls the Virginia AG race for Jay Jones
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NEW: Decision Desk calls the Virginia Attorney General race for DEMOCRAT Jay Jones!
November 5, 2025 at 1:40 AM
NEW: Decision Desk calls the Virginia Attorney General race for DEMOCRAT Jay Jones!
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NEW: Ghazla Hashmi, the democratic candidate for lieutenant governor in Virginia has WON.
November 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
NEW: Ghazla Hashmi, the democratic candidate for lieutenant governor in Virginia has WON.
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In what is the quickest call for governor in modern Virginia history, Abigail Spanberger has been elected the next governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. When we vote, we win. Congratulations!
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In what is the quickest call for governor in modern Virginia history, Abigail Spanberger has been elected the next governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. When we vote, we win. Congratulations!
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Virginia voters will make their choice for governor and attorney general on Tuesday, and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates are also on the ballot. Here’s what else to know. nyti.ms/492Gjls
November 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Virginia voters will make their choice for governor and attorney general on Tuesday, and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates are also on the ballot. Here’s what else to know. nyti.ms/492Gjls
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BREAKING:
NBC News projects: Prop 50 Congressional Redistricting has been approved.
NBC News projects: Prop 50 Congressional Redistricting has been approved.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
BREAKING:
NBC News projects: Prop 50 Congressional Redistricting has been approved.
NBC News projects: Prop 50 Congressional Redistricting has been approved.