Richard at UKverified
ukverified.bsky.social
Richard at UKverified
@ukverified.bsky.social
I don't claim the past was better but progress isn't what it used to be with inequality, poverty and political disillusionment on the rise.

Interests: Politics, news and current affairs.
Time magazine is owned by Marc Benioff a billionaire internet entrepreneur. Satire is alive and well and is published every fortnight.
December 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Financial privacy something that the wealthiest Britons have always been enjoying thanks to their financial advisers.
December 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Federica Mogherini: Correlation does not equal causation.

english.ahram.org.eg/News/115037....
EU foreign chief, in Gaza, calls for Palestinian state - Region - World
english.ahram.org.eg
December 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Ukraine 'piece deal': A business deal disguised as a peace deal.
December 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Meanwhile, anti-social is alive and well.
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Sheldon Mills: "His departure from one of the UK's most powerful economic regulators". Whereas, some would consider the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) to be both an ineffective and inept financial regulator. In fact, just like its predecessor the FSA.

news.sky.com/story/bluesk...
FCA consumer chief Mills to leave City watchdog
Sheldon Mills has been asked to spearhead a review of the growing use of AI in delivering consumer financial advice when he leaves the Financial Conduct Authority, Sky News learns.
news.sky.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Whereas, Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't want a ceasefire but does want to keep attacking?
November 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
When is a deal, a bad deal?

When Donald Trump holds all the cards.
November 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
How much would civilian shipping be impacted by a similar attack? Furthermore, are the Russians exposing their capabilities and tactics to UK defence forces or were they already aware of this information?
Hopefully, civilian shipping owners are being made aware of what they need to guard against.
November 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
A freeze on regulated train fares is like the freeze on fuel duty was in that it is politics not economics. It will result in costly consequences for future governments.
November 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Ukraine: Is it a peace deal or a surrender document? Donald Trump can no longer be considered a true friend and reliable ally of Europe
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Donald Trump: Didn't I pick them well?
November 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The Your Party fails to reach 'escape velocity'. For those looking for a progressive option then join the Greens.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle joins Green Party
The former Brighton Kemptown MP says the Labour Party has left behind millions of people.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Presumably back in the day, Nigel Farage was paid for his appearances on Russia Today?
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
What always surprises me is how cheaply politicians can be bought. Whether directly through political donations and hospitality or via some 'back door'.
November 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM