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MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 12h

Since its beginning and to this day, the Russians have already suffered more than 12 thousand losses, and this is only there, only in the Pokrovsk areas, Dobropillya areas, precisely since August 21.

Of these 12 thousand, they have more than 7,200 – irretrievable losses.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12h

David Lammy rules out charging workers for employment tribunal claims

Justice secretary says right to challenge unfair work behaviour is core to Labour work plan after union backlash The justice secretary, David Lammy, has ruled out reintroducing charges for employment tribunals after a backlash from unions over the proposals. The Guardian revealed last week that ministers were considering a plan to charge workers a fee to take their bosses to court as part of negotiations in this year’s spending review. Trade unions responded with fury, labelling the idea a “disaster”. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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deedeeobserves.bsky.social @deedeeobserves.bsky.social · 13h

And then there’s Farage!!

Patrick - Here for the craic 👍🏼 @patrickopatrick.bsky.social · 1d

HMRC is examining finances of George Cottrell, advisor to Farage, who he says is like a son

Cottrell was charged in US for
money laundering, wire fraud, blackmail & extortion. He conspired to launder millions of $’s of drug money using offshore bank accounts

No wonder he’s in bed with Reform 🤷🏼‍♂️

Tax authorities examine finances of key Nigel Farage ally

Exclusive: HMRC conducts scoping exercise into Reform UK backer ‘Posh George’ Cottrell’s income from business and wealth

www.theguardian.com

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 12h

Cancelling Stamp Duty is for millionaires, these are the savings in London.

Up to £500,000 - £0
£600,000 - £5,000 (1x)
£1,200,000 - £48,750 (Nearly 10x)
£2,400,000 - £186,750 (37.3x)
£5,000,000 - £498,750 (99.75x)

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 13h

It's very amusing to hear Gary Neville blame White Middle Aged Racists for hanging flags.

Then Jeremy Kyle, Nigel Farage, Lee Anderson and Joey Barton act all offended.

Yes he was talking about you.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

Pelosi: "Democrats who created Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the ACA, all of that, are now being asked to reject that so we can give a tax cut to the rich. We're not doing it. It isn't a question of, 'let's come back together so we can discuss it.' That isn't going to happen."

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Martandelus (Cheez) @martandelus.bsky.social · 13h

This is what i don't get, people of my own age group 40+ were raised to reject racism, even though it was still a bit, it was never anything like what the Tories/Reform are supposing it used to be like. Most just get on together.

They sell a total lie. Britain is a welcoming place generally.

Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 13h

This lot are trying to normalise racism.

But that’s not the Britain I know... and our Giga Poll of 45k shows that. Diversity is its strength, not something to fear or smear. Some people, desperate for power, will say anything.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 12h

Russia's VAT hike will knock $3.4 billion off banks' profit in 2026, Sberbank CEO says reut.rs/4nK9dey

Russia's VAT hike will knock $3.4 billion off banks' profit in 2026, Sberbank CEO says

The Russian government's proposal to increase value-added tax and eliminate some tax breaks in 2026 to balance the budget will lower bank profits by up to 9%, Sberbank's CEO German Gref said on Wednesday.

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Han🌹🏳️‍🌈 @ceremonialgeek.bsky.social · 15h

Kemi Badenoch was spouting blatant lies today in her speech. She said that Motability cars are being given to people with ADHD If that is the case, it is because they have a mobility condition also. You don't get given these cars if ADHD is your only disability.

For reference:

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Lady Anytimenow working with Sir Nearlythere @lady-anytimenow.bsky.social · 13h

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Amanda @iwishididnaekerr.bsky.social · 1d

I still can't get over the fact that Maxwell is the only one languishing in prison for the Epstein and scumbag pals total abuse of children and young women for years. Now she should rightly be in jail but where are all the men involved? They are all living it large most in the top tiers of society!

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Michael @therightarticle.bsky.social · 12h

MP calls on government to REALLY ban fox hunting www.thecanary.co/global/world...

MP calls on government to REALLY ban fox hunting

Labour promised to strengthen the Hunting Ban to stop foxes being terrorised, but that still hasn't happened

www.thecanary.co

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Nick Dearden @nickdearden.bsky.social · 12h

More on the UK’s surrender to Big Pharma.

Incredibly, they have asked Trump whether this deal is ok before bringing it to MPs.

“Is this enough my liege?”

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

NHS could pay 25% more for medicines under plan to end row with drugmakers and Trump

UK ministers preparing to raise payments to end standoff with pharma industry, cited as reason for firms axing British investments

www.theguardian.com

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mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 17h

I’m listening to what’s going on in the USA.

We need to pay attention people.

American is being completely taken over by fascism.

There will be no opposition party.

It’s happening.

fascism.th

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 12h

I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.

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Glostermeteor 🔶 @glostermeteor.bsky.social · 12h

Weak weak Starmer. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

NHS could pay 25% more for medicines under plan to end row with drugmakers and Trump

UK ministers preparing to raise payments to end standoff with pharma industry, cited as reason for firms axing British investments

www.theguardian.com

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 14h

UAE has no democratically elected institutions, no free speech and an appalling human rights record.

Its economy functions on completely different metrics to the ours & ranks well below us for GDP

No serious person would ever think that we should emulate it.

But here's Tice calling us decadent

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MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 16h

🤡 Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that relations between Russia and the United States are in a state of disrepair due to the actions of the American side.

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 16h

I joined Ed Davey & Sarah Olney at Bedelsford school to discuss ICB cuts to care packages for disabled children, which is having a huge impact on these children & their families.

It’s so important that their voices are heard & we will continue to press this issue.

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Mirror Politics @politics.mirror.co.uk · 16h

Patients will be harmed by NHS delays if Donald Trump forces Britain to pay more for medicines, leading experts have warned.

Trump deal to make NHS pay more for medicines will harm UK patients, experts say

www.mirror.co.uk

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 1d

“If you are an expansionist Israeli government, you don't want peace with the Palestinians… You don't want peace in the region.”

@mehdirhasan.bsky.social joins ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’ to explain how Netanyahu supports the idea of a ‘Greater Israel,’ occupying more territory illegally.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 1d

"Pentagon Leakers Practice Beating Polygraphs Amid Trump's 'Idiotic' Leak Crackdown"

Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are waging a war on leakers – but ‘this stuff only works if you let it get to you,’ one Pentagon official tells Zeteo.

Absolute must-read from @swin24.bsky.social:

Pentagon Leakers Practice Beating Polygraphs Amid Trump's 'Idiotic' Leak Crackdown

The president and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are waging a war on leakers – but ‘this stuff only works if you let it get to you,’ says one Pentagon official.

zeteo.com

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

📌 Historic fascists with plenary authority:
• Hitler
• Mussolini
• Stalin

Plenary authority or plenary powers: Absolute and without limitations.

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Larry Neufeld @larryneufeldsk.bsky.social · 16h

People in major cities are suffering as global heating intensifies www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/08/n...

People in major cities are suffering as global heating intensifies

With world capitals sweltering under 25 per cent more extremely hot days since the 1990s, cities from London to Tokyo need urgent action to protect people from deadly high temperatures, analysts say.

www.nationalobserver.com

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 21h

My message to the millions of One Nation conservatives who reject the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage is this:

Come and join us. Help us save our country. Come and win with us.

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