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Rory Evans

@rory-evans.bsky.social

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Advisor to ~17% of the PLP's lesbians. Drink margaritas on my own time.

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Rory Evans @rory-evans.bsky.social · Jun 22

Like all self-respecting men in my 30s, I have started a Substack.

open.substack.com/pub/roryevan...

The government should stop wasting its breath on AI.

Why tech bro energy is reinforcing negative public views of this government, and distracting from the things that might turn those views around.

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Emily Pomroy-Smith @emilypomroysmith.bsky.social · 17d

Disability Labour members vote to nominate @lucympowell.bsky.social for the Labour Party Deputy Leadership Election

The result of our member ballot-

Lucy Powell - 60.1%

Bridget Phillipson - 22.8%

No nomination should be made - 17.1%

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Rory Evans @rory-evans.bsky.social · Aug 19

The correct advice here is “girl, leave him”

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

My husband treats me as his dirty little secret – and won’t have sex at home

He prefers to get intimate in anonymous spaces and initiates sex every time we’re at someone else’s house. I love the excitement, but feel manipulated

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Rory Evans @rory-evans.bsky.social · Aug 14

The real story here is that someone actually said something interesting on Thought for the Day.

www.theguardian.com/media/2025/a...

BBC apologises over Thought for the Day ‘xenophobia’ claim against Jenrick

Corporation says Krish Kandiah’s criticism of senior Tory not appropriate for faith-based radio segment

www.theguardian.com

Rory Evans @rory-evans.bsky.social · Aug 13

TO A CHINESE COMPANY 🤪

Rory Evans @rory-evans.bsky.social · Aug 9

You’re not “middle class” if you’re one of the wealthiest one million people in this country. That’s the top <2% of adults.

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Rachel Taylor MP @racheltaylormp.bsky.social · Jul 29

From North Warwickshire and Bedworth to Ukraine. 1500 miles. 3 ambulances. Desperately needed supplies.

It was an honour to be asked to drive a retired ambulance full of aid across Europe to the Ukrainian border by local business LKQ Euro Car Parts, as part of their enormous fundraising appeal.

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Rory Evans @rory-evans.bsky.social · Jul 28

So we’re basically creating a disincentive for Netanyahu to agree a ceasefire?

Rory Evans @rory-evans.bsky.social · Jul 25

I want to scream.

Rory Evans @rory-evans.bsky.social · Jul 20

Earlier today Farage came on TV to make a *£50 billion* unfunded spending commitment, but BBC write-up completely ignores that and focuses on some deep state nonsense conspiracy theory he was peddling instead.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Reform UK councillors obstructed by officials, Nigel Farage says

The Reform leader tells the BBC his councillors are being "hamstrung" by existing bureaucracies.

www.bbc.com

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Rachel Taylor MP @racheltaylormp.bsky.social · Jul 20

It's about time someone took Reform to task for what they do, and not just what they say. @bbclaurak.bsky.social

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Rachel Taylor MP @racheltaylormp.bsky.social · Jul 20

It's about time someone took Reform to task for what they do, and not just what they say. @bbclaurak.bsky.social

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · Jul 18

“In your letter you appear not to understand that during these allocation rounds companies sign contracts with the Low Carbon Contracts Company, not the UK Government directly….
Can you confirm if it is Reform UK policy to rip up contract law?”

I think I love Polly Billington.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · Jul 18

Labour's Polly Billington MP responds to Reform's letter:

"Reform UK can't just go around writing unhinged letters threatening investors with reprisals for growing our green economy and creating good, well-paid jobs. Here's my response and the questions they need to answer - signed by 58 Lab MPs."