Tom Batty
@tomhb.bsky.social
Grandad, enjoy the Arts, theatre, music etc. North Northants.
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I held onto Twitter longer than I probably should have, but I've had zero regrets since deleting my account. Every new thing I hear about that dumpster fire only gives me more justification.
If you still have an account there, I implore you to delete it. Don't pause it or lock it down. Purge it.
If you still have an account there, I implore you to delete it. Don't pause it or lock it down. Purge it.
X ceased being a public square years ago, and over the last month, it’s degraded even further.
A platform that enables the creation non-consensual sexualised images of women and children cannot be treated as neutral ground - and governments choosing to stay are endorsing it.
Enough is enough.
A platform that enables the creation non-consensual sexualised images of women and children cannot be treated as neutral ground - and governments choosing to stay are endorsing it.
Enough is enough.
Staying on X is an Endorsement - and It's Unforgivable
The UK government cannot claim to protect women and children while continuing to post on a platform that enables their abuse.
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I held onto Twitter longer than I probably should have, but I've had zero regrets since deleting my account. Every new thing I hear about that dumpster fire only gives me more justification.
If you still have an account there, I implore you to delete it. Don't pause it or lock it down. Purge it.
If you still have an account there, I implore you to delete it. Don't pause it or lock it down. Purge it.
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If Americans want an honest debate about defence spending, it has to start with facts – not comforting myths about Europe riding for free.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
Letter: Why Americans are wrong about NATO and Europe
Claims that the US subsidises European defence ignore how NATO underwrites American power, trade and global influence
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM
If Americans want an honest debate about defence spending, it has to start with facts – not comforting myths about Europe riding for free.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
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British Government gives up on investing in the future.
Decides profits for house builders more important!!
Decides profits for house builders more important!!
Battery technology cuts bills for customers and massively reduces the need to generate energy yet this government is so captured by the developers that they won't even insist that new buildings are fitted with them.
And they pretend to be green.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
And they pretend to be green.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ministers may cut green tech mandate from new homes regulations in England
Critics say removing battery installation requirement will reduce amount homebuyers save on energy bills
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:20 AM
British Government gives up on investing in the future.
Decides profits for house builders more important!!
Decides profits for house builders more important!!
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This is Richard Smith of the South Durham Hunt and he thinks it’s ok to hit a horse over the head. Make this ‘man’ famous.
December 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
This is Richard Smith of the South Durham Hunt and he thinks it’s ok to hit a horse over the head. Make this ‘man’ famous.
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BREAKING: Statement by the European Commission on the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on certain EU individuals
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
December 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
BREAKING: Statement by the European Commission on the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on certain EU individuals
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Abolish the House of Lords, RT if you want it gone.
Tear it down.
Tear it down.
December 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Abolish the House of Lords, RT if you want it gone.
Tear it down.
Tear it down.
Just watching Carols from Kings, bloody woke BBC. They’ve completely edited out our saviour Tommy Robinson, makes a mockery of Christmas. I’m off down to my nearest spoons in protest.
December 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Just watching Carols from Kings, bloody woke BBC. They’ve completely edited out our saviour Tommy Robinson, makes a mockery of Christmas. I’m off down to my nearest spoons in protest.
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Labour has good idea shock
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
December 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Labour has good idea shock
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas with my favourite Robin photo.
(Taken one frosty morning in South Luffenham, Rutland)
(Taken one frosty morning in South Luffenham, Rutland)
December 24, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas with my favourite Robin photo.
(Taken one frosty morning in South Luffenham, Rutland)
(Taken one frosty morning in South Luffenham, Rutland)
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This is a very simple coordination problem.
No one Labour MP can solve it. But No. 10/the government could, tomorrow, with one letter from the Cabinet Secretary.
Both in their own self-interest and for the sake of our democracy, they should.
No one Labour MP can solve it. But No. 10/the government could, tomorrow, with one letter from the Cabinet Secretary.
Both in their own self-interest and for the sake of our democracy, they should.
Apparently staying on X allows MPs 'to shape political conversation'. Not clear which one, as no examples are offered. With a sharing link for 3 non-subscribers.
‘A stream of negativity and abuse’: why are Labour MPs still sticking with X?
Despite concerns, politicians continue to use Elon Musk’s platform in search of a ‘civilised debate’ with constituents
giftarticle.ft.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This is a very simple coordination problem.
No one Labour MP can solve it. But No. 10/the government could, tomorrow, with one letter from the Cabinet Secretary.
Both in their own self-interest and for the sake of our democracy, they should.
No one Labour MP can solve it. But No. 10/the government could, tomorrow, with one letter from the Cabinet Secretary.
Both in their own self-interest and for the sake of our democracy, they should.
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😂 Did make me laugh
December 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
😂 Did make me laugh
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‘Jesus was a refugee. As a child he had to go to Egypt for safety. So please: think what the message of Christmas really means’
The head of the Church of Scotland tells me Christmas is about welcoming the outsider as she speaks out against the hate growing in society
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
The head of the Church of Scotland tells me Christmas is about welcoming the outsider as she speaks out against the hate growing in society
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
The Nativity, Frew says, is about “a refugee child who had to go to Egypt for safety'
The Rt Rev Rosie Frew has composed a special Christmas reflection for Herald readers. She talks to our Writer at Large about the need to love those…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
‘Jesus was a refugee. As a child he had to go to Egypt for safety. So please: think what the message of Christmas really means’
The head of the Church of Scotland tells me Christmas is about welcoming the outsider as she speaks out against the hate growing in society
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
The head of the Church of Scotland tells me Christmas is about welcoming the outsider as she speaks out against the hate growing in society
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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You know what, Robinson? Jesus would have stood on a beach handing out hot tea and warm blankets to refugees
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
'Christ would be on a beach giving tea and blankets to refugees'
Extremists like Tommy Robinson are trying to pervert Christianity for their own political ends, disgracing the good that Jesus represented, argues…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
You know what, Robinson? Jesus would have stood on a beach handing out hot tea and warm blankets to refugees
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
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“The legacy media’s refusal to recognize Trump’s mental and emotional unraveling cannot conceal a stark reality: Trump has lost it,” writes Jen Rubin in her latest.
Trump is Losing it
A wounded, humiliated Trump may be the most dangerous of all
contrarian.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“The legacy media’s refusal to recognize Trump’s mental and emotional unraveling cannot conceal a stark reality: Trump has lost it,” writes Jen Rubin in her latest.
I have finally ditched twitter and feel better already. What a sordid, nasty, racist platform Musk has made it. I know it’s been like this for some time but I can’t and won’t take it anymore. 🚿👌🥳
December 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
I have finally ditched twitter and feel better already. What a sordid, nasty, racist platform Musk has made it. I know it’s been like this for some time but I can’t and won’t take it anymore. 🚿👌🥳
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‘Labour are still utterly shit scared of provoking the Hard Right and their Little Englander followers by addressing this’, analysis by Mark on his Sofa this morning suggests…
The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests.
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
‘Labour are still utterly shit scared of provoking the Hard Right and their Little Englander followers by addressing this’, analysis by Mark on his Sofa this morning suggests…
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Reform UK in Leicestershire Council are paying consultants Newton £1.4m to do the job they claimed DOGE would do.
Thats £4.72 per Council Tax paying household.
It could rise to £30m they are paying Newton. Thats £101 per household in Leicestershire.
Thats £4.72 per Council Tax paying household.
It could rise to £30m they are paying Newton. Thats £101 per household in Leicestershire.
November 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Reform UK in Leicestershire Council are paying consultants Newton £1.4m to do the job they claimed DOGE would do.
Thats £4.72 per Council Tax paying household.
It could rise to £30m they are paying Newton. Thats £101 per household in Leicestershire.
Thats £4.72 per Council Tax paying household.
It could rise to £30m they are paying Newton. Thats £101 per household in Leicestershire.
It’s St Cecilia day today. Who remembers Corby band, St Cecilia’s hit from 1971, Leap up and Down (Wave your Knickers in the Air)?
November 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
It’s St Cecilia day today. Who remembers Corby band, St Cecilia’s hit from 1971, Leap up and Down (Wave your Knickers in the Air)?
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Who the f%*k is Chris Mason? Just watched his dreadful interview with Starmer. Who the hell does this weaselly third rate journalist think he is, presuming to grotesquely insult and trivialize the British PM? Starmer may have some challenges, but he shd not have to put up with this uninformed crap!
November 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Who the f%*k is Chris Mason? Just watched his dreadful interview with Starmer. Who the hell does this weaselly third rate journalist think he is, presuming to grotesquely insult and trivialize the British PM? Starmer may have some challenges, but he shd not have to put up with this uninformed crap!