paulduffy1192
@paulduffy1192.bsky.social
GIF user, European, recovering X Twitter user. Some vague recollection of Wulferhampton, and best friends with Wulfhelm the eggspurt
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Frustration on sixth day of Kent water crisis - the CEO of the Water Co should be sacked❗️
Days of no water to wash, flush toilets, cook, clean, never mind businesses unable to function is totally unacceptable!..
We had four days in the middle of a heat wave, of no water and it was grim ..
Days of no water to wash, flush toilets, cook, clean, never mind businesses unable to function is totally unacceptable!..
We had four days in the middle of a heat wave, of no water and it was grim ..
No water for sixth day in Tunbridge Wells and East Sussex
Households in areas of Kent and East Sussex have been told to boil water by South East Water.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Frustration on sixth day of Kent water crisis - the CEO of the Water Co should be sacked❗️
Days of no water to wash, flush toilets, cook, clean, never mind businesses unable to function is totally unacceptable!..
We had four days in the middle of a heat wave, of no water and it was grim ..
Days of no water to wash, flush toilets, cook, clean, never mind businesses unable to function is totally unacceptable!..
We had four days in the middle of a heat wave, of no water and it was grim ..
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From the newspaper owned by the billionaire who also owns a large supermarket chain and grocery delivery service.
This is what it looks like when billionaires control the media.
This is what it looks like when billionaires control the media.
December 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
From the newspaper owned by the billionaire who also owns a large supermarket chain and grocery delivery service.
This is what it looks like when billionaires control the media.
This is what it looks like when billionaires control the media.
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The EU is set to present an updated strategy on Wednesday aimed at reducing its reliance on China for rare earths, a group of critical minerals essential for defence, renewable energy, and automotive supply chains, where China currently holds dominant control over mining and refining.
EU to unveil new plan to end dependence on China's rare earths
The European Union will release an updated plan this Wednesday to end its dependence on China for rare earths. These critical minerals are considered crucial in a number of high-stakes supply chains, notably in the defence, renewable energy and auto sectors, yet Beijing dominates both their mining and refining globally.
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The EU is set to present an updated strategy on Wednesday aimed at reducing its reliance on China for rare earths, a group of critical minerals essential for defence, renewable energy, and automotive supply chains, where China currently holds dominant control over mining and refining.
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Introducing my brand new book FLICK: A History of Female Pleasure. Coming May 2026. You can preorder now through the link in my bio.
December 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Introducing my brand new book FLICK: A History of Female Pleasure. Coming May 2026. You can preorder now through the link in my bio.
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CNBC: "This data would suggest this is US companies, US consumers paying these tariffs ... that's part of what's been dragging down the economy ... I don't think we have a booming job market"
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
CNBC: "This data would suggest this is US companies, US consumers paying these tariffs ... that's part of what's been dragging down the economy ... I don't think we have a booming job market"
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Hundreds of lives lost & millions devastated. Crops under water means more hunger & struggle to come, when many in already suffered food insecurity. Sri Lanka is facing a “humanitarian crisis of historic proportions,” Disaster Management Centre. This is what climate change & deforestation means.
Floods across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka have killed nearly 1,000 people in less than a week.
Rescue efforts under way after severe floods across Asia kill nearly 1,000
Floods across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka have killed nearly 1,000 people in less than a week.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Hundreds of lives lost & millions devastated. Crops under water means more hunger & struggle to come, when many in already suffered food insecurity. Sri Lanka is facing a “humanitarian crisis of historic proportions,” Disaster Management Centre. This is what climate change & deforestation means.
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And as I learned on the ‘rise of the AfD’ doc from frontline I watched last night- all of these far right extremists orgs openly see Russia as an ally in ending liberal democracy and work openly with them or have members being paid by Russia.
The Kremlin's strategy for the "populist" parties it funds across Europe—Reform in the UK, Rassemblement in France, AfD in Germany and others—is for those parties to form alliances with and then coopt traditional conservative parties. Once they take power, expect no future real elections.
Nigel Farage tells donors he expects Reform UK will do an election deal with Tories
Rightwing populist party could pursue a merger or pact with the Conservatives
www.ft.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
And as I learned on the ‘rise of the AfD’ doc from frontline I watched last night- all of these far right extremists orgs openly see Russia as an ally in ending liberal democracy and work openly with them or have members being paid by Russia.
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Lack of concern this government shows for thousands of vulnerable children missing and being re-trafficked, a situation which is worsening yet being ignored, the inhumanity isn't a shock. The government response doesn't even address the harm happening now. 73/
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
More than 2,000 trafficked children and lone child asylum seekers missing from UK councils’ care
Charities say vulnerable young people are being failed by local authorities, the police and central government
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Lack of concern this government shows for thousands of vulnerable children missing and being re-trafficked, a situation which is worsening yet being ignored, the inhumanity isn't a shock. The government response doesn't even address the harm happening now. 73/
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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The lack of care or compassion, or basic safeguarding for children should not come as a shock though when the Home Office under this government has increased the risk of children being mis-aged and treated as adults, despite experts warning them of the risks. 72/
basw.co.uk/about-social...
basw.co.uk/about-social...
Home Office-led age assessments should end, says BASW
Damning report leads to fresh calls for dismantling of NAAB amid concerns over new AI tool
basw.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 AM
The lack of care or compassion, or basic safeguarding for children should not come as a shock though when the Home Office under this government has increased the risk of children being mis-aged and treated as adults, despite experts warning them of the risks. 72/
basw.co.uk/about-social...
basw.co.uk/about-social...
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'“The level of engagement in this consultation reflects how deeply staff, students and the wider community value the humanities, social sciences and creative arts at ANU,” said interim vice-chancellor Rebekah Brown.' Over 1,100 submissions were made against the proposed changes.
No structural change to ANU Music School
Reprieve reflects outpouring of community concern and improvement in university’s financial position
www.timeshighereducation.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:22 AM
'“The level of engagement in this consultation reflects how deeply staff, students and the wider community value the humanities, social sciences and creative arts at ANU,” said interim vice-chancellor Rebekah Brown.' Over 1,100 submissions were made against the proposed changes.
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Labour’s Employment Rights Bill - a rare effort to address inequality of power.
“A large majority of voters backing Nigel Farage also want stronger working rights. Yet he and his MPs voted against every item in the bill.”
But of course they did.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“A large majority of voters backing Nigel Farage also want stronger working rights. Yet he and his MPs voted against every item in the bill.”
But of course they did.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s under fire from left and right – but Labour’s workers' rights bill is a huge achievement | Polly Toynbee
It makes no sense for union leaders to cry betrayal when it will be their members who benefit from these sorely needed reforms, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill - a rare effort to address inequality of power.
“A large majority of voters backing Nigel Farage also want stronger working rights. Yet he and his MPs voted against every item in the bill.”
But of course they did.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“A large majority of voters backing Nigel Farage also want stronger working rights. Yet he and his MPs voted against every item in the bill.”
But of course they did.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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November 2025 was the third warmest November on record in ERA5 at 1.54C above preindustrial levels – below only the records set in the prior two years (2023 and 2024):
December 2, 2025 at 6:42 AM
November 2025 was the third warmest November on record in ERA5 at 1.54C above preindustrial levels – below only the records set in the prior two years (2023 and 2024):
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Survival of the Fittest 👇.... or should that be Survival of the Richest?
November 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Survival of the Fittest 👇.... or should that be Survival of the Richest?
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So how exactly are they meant to get to them? Many are placed in areas without accessible transport links. They can't afford to pay for journeys themselves because of how little support they get.
Yet again Labour choosing to pander to Reform than think of consequences.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet again Labour choosing to pander to Reform than think of consequences.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
So how exactly are they meant to get to them? Many are placed in areas without accessible transport links. They can't afford to pay for journeys themselves because of how little support they get.
Yet again Labour choosing to pander to Reform than think of consequences.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet again Labour choosing to pander to Reform than think of consequences.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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In case you thought you were safe bc you aren't one of his currently identified enemies to kidnap and deport, take a look at this line:
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
November 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In case you thought you were safe bc you aren't one of his currently identified enemies to kidnap and deport, take a look at this line:
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
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This isn’t just an all-male panel debating women’s bodies — it’s a blueprint. Republican bills like this redefine “personhood” so broadly that they can criminalize miscarriage, restrict birth control, block IVF, and even punish people for sharing reproductive-health information.
November 29, 2025 at 7:42 AM
This isn’t just an all-male panel debating women’s bodies — it’s a blueprint. Republican bills like this redefine “personhood” so broadly that they can criminalize miscarriage, restrict birth control, block IVF, and even punish people for sharing reproductive-health information.
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The UK Government’s decision to allocate Scotland only £28m of the £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund is condemned in the Scottish Parliament | Charlie McCarthy
Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly supports Scottish fishing
The UK Government’s decision to allocate Scotland only £28mn of the £360mn Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund is condemned in the Scottish Parliament
bylines.scot
November 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The UK Government’s decision to allocate Scotland only £28m of the £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund is condemned in the Scottish Parliament | Charlie McCarthy
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In 24 hours this has now raised £150,000.
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
In 24 hours this has now raised £150,000.
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
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November 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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UK immigration status fears prompt carer to cancel benefits she is entitled to
UK immigration status fears prompt carer to cancel benefits she is entitled to
Woman cancels all benefits including disability living allowance for daughter after policy change announcement
A low-paid carer from Ghana has cancelled all the benefits she is legally entitled to, including the disability allowance one of her children receives, owing to fears about her immigration status after the policy changes announced by the home secretary.
The radical changes to legal migration announced by Shabana Mahmood on 20 November will penalise those who are living and working legally in the UK, but who claim benefits. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:20 AM
UK immigration status fears prompt carer to cancel benefits she is entitled to
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This started pretty much immediately, I have already heard several examples, as well as people looking to withdraw change of conditions applications and decideling not to apply. Families will be left destitute
UK immigration status fears prompt carer to cancel benefits she is entitled to
UK immigration status fears prompt carer to cancel benefits she is entitled to
Woman cancels all benefits including disability living allowance for daughter after policy change announcement
A low-paid carer from Ghana has cancelled all the benefits she is legally entitled to, including the disability allowance one of her children receives, owing to fears about her immigration status after the policy changes announced by the home secretary.
The radical changes to legal migration announced by Shabana Mahmood on 20 November will penalise those who are living and working legally in the UK, but who claim benefits. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This started pretty much immediately, I have already heard several examples, as well as people looking to withdraw change of conditions applications and decideling not to apply. Families will be left destitute
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This public inquiry needs to happen. Ex-PM Boozo Johnson 'sat' on the Russia Report for a reason and is suspected of close 'links' to Russian oligarchs. Brits need to know the extent of the Kremlin's 🕷️insidious influence on UK politics & democracy. Please sign👍
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 29, 2025 at 7:53 AM
This public inquiry needs to happen. Ex-PM Boozo Johnson 'sat' on the Russia Report for a reason and is suspected of close 'links' to Russian oligarchs. Brits need to know the extent of the Kremlin's 🕷️insidious influence on UK politics & democracy. Please sign👍
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Nasty Badenoch claims she knows exactly what the country needs: get rid of unions, keep wages down, and pat the rich on the back for being so "hard-working." #ukpolitics
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Nasty Badenoch claims she knows exactly what the country needs: get rid of unions, keep wages down, and pat the rich on the back for being so "hard-working." #ukpolitics
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”The science is clear — people in more-equal societies are more trusting and more likely to protect the environment than are those in unequal, consumer-driven ones.”
The U.S. was a great project with good intentions until unregulated capitalism failed.
#Sufficiency
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The U.S. was a great project with good intentions until unregulated capitalism failed.
#Sufficiency
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Why the world cannot afford the rich
Equality is essential for sustainability. The science is clear — people in more-equal societies are more trusting and more likely to protect the environment than are those in unequal, consumer-driven ...
www.nature.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
”The science is clear — people in more-equal societies are more trusting and more likely to protect the environment than are those in unequal, consumer-driven ones.”
The U.S. was a great project with good intentions until unregulated capitalism failed.
#Sufficiency
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The U.S. was a great project with good intentions until unregulated capitalism failed.
#Sufficiency
www.nature.com/articles/d41...