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True Brit. 🟧🔆🇬🇧 . Life is good. Married , cooking, gardening, walking our wonderful Tibetan Terrier. now over 82 - still love working in our business

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Trump promises every adult American $5,000 but only if Republicans win both the House and Senate We’ve heard the dividend promises before. Trump offered of a $5,000 DOGE dividend in 2025, but it was never enacted. Then came the promised $2,000 tariff dividend, which also never materialised.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Andy Burnham, "Our National Security can't come at the expense of Social Security.. This side of the house will not be forced to chose between the two" #PMQs Kemi Badenoch, "Unbelievable he would say that.. We need to fund defence, not spend all our money on welfare"
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
You might have to turn up for the results of this one, Nige.
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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Clevedon hearing
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The Labour Party conference would be an ideal opportunity for @andyburnham.bsky.social to announce that he still believes electoral reform is vital for the country and will establish a national commission to start a national conversation in order to decide the best form of PR for the UK. Let’s hope!
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Andy Burnham will kick off his summer tour of the UK in the coming week. “This month I'm out of Westminster and into your town. Not for the photographs… I'll be asking one question: what would actually make your life better? 👏 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Andy Burnham kicks off summer tour of UK to hear from voters on cost of living
EXCLUSIVE: Prime Minister Andy Burnham tells The Mirror he'll be spending the month 'out of Westminster and into your town' to ask people 'what would actually make your life better?'
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Patrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼‍♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Have you ever heard Nigel Farage talk about Clacton and it’s landmarks with such pride as @countbinface.bsky.social❓ Nope me neither, he just does occasional cliched photo shoots/videos, with carefully chosen stooges inc a Reform Councillor’s dad filmed hugging him pouring praise on #NigelMirage 🙄
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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 09/08/2026
Flame-generated thunderstorms known as pyrocumulonimbus clouds can make wildfires even more intense, and they are expected to become more common in Europe
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Unprecedented 'fire clouds' are fanning the flames in France | New Scientist
Flame-generated thunderstorms known as pyrocumulonimbus clouds can make wildfires even more intense, and they are expected to become more common in Europe
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evo1963.bsky.social @evo1963.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I’d say the only ‘childish’ ones are the people at the economist who appear to think that effective political journalism is infantile cartoons and calling people names. 🤷
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Labour now 'more popular than Reform' www.lbc.co.uk/article/burn...
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Labour now 'more popular than Reform' as poll reveals satisfaction in Burnham 8% behind Starmer at same point as PM | LBC
The polling, conducted by Ipsos, revealed questions still remain over opposition parties' readiness for government
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 09/08/2026
Burning blight: a future without books AI companies are bulk-buying books to scan onto closed-source digital libraries used for AI model training, before being shredded | Hau Tak Ng @sussexbylines.co.uk
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Burning blight: a future without books
AI companies are bulk-buying books to scan onto closed-source digital libraries used for AI model training, before being shredded
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Your weekend reminder Nigel Farage wants to - leave the ECHR - repeal the Equality Act - Strip back workers rights - Lift restrictions on exploitative zero-hours contracts - repeal the Renters’ Rights Act which abolishes “no fault evictions” youtu.be/KxOQRt8PQys?...
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If UK media actually explained Nigel Farage’s policies to the public no one would be supporting him
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 09/08/2026
Plot twist: London's libraries aren't just for borrowing books. They're places to learn new skills, get job support, explore your creativity, discover local history and meet people in your community. Tell us how you use your local library and help shape its future: www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...
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Caroleeena @caroleeena.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Italy could be the next country to build a solar railway after Switzerland’s successful trial. I feel we are on the cusp of breaking free from fossil fuels...even though predatory capitalist are trying to hold us back. www.euronews.com/2026/07/05/i...
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Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next?
Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I believe Clacton deserves an MP who will spend their time shining a light on everything the area has to offer. And why wait till I'm elected? I've been to visit one of the constituency's most stunning landmarks.
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Patrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼‍♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Ohhh noooooo Reform continue to slide down the polls.. It’s starting to feel like a blocked toilet is slowly getting clear 😉
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 09/08/2026
Jeremy Clarkson reacts to Nigel Farage’s ‘we will send in the navy to stop the boats’ and it’s brilliant
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 09/08/2026
Burnham presented with new proposal which calls for Britain to rejoin EU’s single market to extend protection of Britain’s Armed Forces & nuclear deterrent across Europe in exchange for access to EUs free-trade zone. Ukraine, Switzerland, Norway and the Western Balkan countries would also be invited
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Burnham ‘handed post-Brexit plan that could see Britain rejoin EU single market’
The proposal would reportedly see Britain promise to extend the protection of Britain’s Armed Forces and nuclear deterrent across Europe, in exchange for access to the EU’s free-trade zone
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
"The prime minister has promised to “consolidate the progress made on the existing UK/EU negotiations" undertaken by Sir Keir5 Starmer – but it is not yet known whether he will stick to his predecessor’s red lines". www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Burnham ‘handed post-Brexit plan that could see Britain rejoin EU single market’
The proposal would reportedly see Britain promise to extend the protection of Britain’s Armed Forces and nuclear deterrent across Europe, in exchange for access to the EU’s free-trade zone
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Patrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼‍♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
And this👇🏻my friends sums up perfectly Trump’s illegal War with Iran A waste of lives, taxpayers money, damage to infrastructure in the Middle East, fuel/energy prices rocketing, pollution, disruption to trade etc All so a supremely greeedy, despot US President and his cabal can boost their wealth🤬
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Dave Hargreaves @davehargreaves.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Lets hope they get out and vote, for the sake of the whole country
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Kevin Thurston @del-boy.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Working outside the UK you say? Bloody hypocrite.
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Patrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼‍♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Clinically thick Richard Tice, embroiled in investigations re finances, demonstrates Reform’s “Do as I say, Not as I Do” policy once more Attacking Bank of England for employees working outside the UK Tice’s girlfriend Isabelle Oakshott works remotely in Dubai, as he prob does when he visits her 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Patrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼‍♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Here here @countbinface.bsky.social has done more for Clacton Tourism in one film than Farage has done in two years as their MP, because Farage doesn’t give a sh*t about them being their MP is a means to self advancement and wealth.. nothing else
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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 09/08/2026
Andy Burnham ends his 3rd week as Prime Minister with a 1.3% lead in the polling average: 🌹 LAB: 25.6% - 18 month high ➡️ RFM: 24.3% - 19 month low 🌳 CON: 19.6% 🌍 GRN: 11.3% - 10 month low 🔶 LDM: 10.7% - post GE low ◼️ RES: 2.9% electionmaps.uk/polling/vi
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
“This is what bringing back hope means to me” Prime minister @andyburnham.bsky.social
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SallyinFrance @sallyinfrance.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Very good to hear. It is nice to hear some calm positivity from someone in a position to help things get better. 😊
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Truth To Power Ⓥ 🇪🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇵🇸🇺🇦🇭🇰 @truthtopower.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Today's video tells the sorry tale of Elon Musk's WORST 4 WEEKS of his life.Enjoy! youtu.be/jnPcF0hDWc4
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The Cracks In Elon Musk's Empire Grow Ever Larger
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A great time today at our by-election campaign rally with @greenpartyzack! With more @scottishgreens.org councillors, we can do more to lower rents and take climate action. Let’s demand better for Edinburgh.
Gillian Mackay MSP, Lorenzo Martinico, Zack Polanski, and Ross Greer MSP standing in a row outdoors, all smiling, in front of an old sandstone wall with climbing greenery and small red flowers
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AnneMc #FBPE 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦🩵 @boof64.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
🤣🤣🤣🤡
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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Counter-terrorism police investigating the killing of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an incident at Nigel Farage's south London home, the BBC understands.
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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Reform UK's Richard Tice investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice is being investigated by the parliamentary standards watchdog over an allegation he failed to declare an interest.
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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
We're asking the new Democracy Minister to make the Representation of the People Bill truly transformative for our democracy. Please sign our letter! secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/196341/...
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The New Democracy Minister
We're asking the new Democracy Minister to make the Representation of the People Bill truly transformative for our democracy. Please sign our letter!
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Monika FBPE @monika-uk.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
So let me get this straight. If Nigel Farage got his £5 millions for "lost earnings", HMRC are going to tax it as income, right? Right?
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Why is Kemi Badenoch never asked about the hefty funding the Conservative party has taken from the oil industry and its lobby groups whenever she talks about her decision to scrap her commitment to Net Zero?
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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Is politics becoming fun with Farage in the centre? A total of 34 candidates have been confirmed for the Clacton constituency by-election, triggered by the resignation of Nigel Farage …. thought to be the highest number of candidates to stand in a by-election in modern times
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
All the signs are pointing towards a precipitous decline for Reform UK, but could Andy Burnham be about to offer them a lifeline? Here’s why the coming days could decide whether Nigel Farage's entire political project dies www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-sudden...
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The 'Sudden Death' of the Nigel Farage Project
All the signs are pointing towards a precipitous decline for Reform UK, but could Andy Burnham be about to offer them a lifeline?
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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
The worm turns www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Farage’s furious clash with Times editor stuns figures close to him
‘Strong confrontation’ comes at fragile moment for Reform’s relations with rightwing media as coverage turns negative
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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Is USA so stupid that it can’t run secure elections? Trump makes unverified claims of China ‘election meddling’ as critics fear ploy to challenge midterm results
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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 16/07/2026
It wasn’t just the size of the asteroid that doomed the dinosaurs – it was its angle. New research suggests the impact hit at the absolute worst trajectory, triggering global chaos that didn't just end the dino-age, but actually helped create the Amazon. ☄️🦖
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We've Been Wrong About The Dinosaur Extinction
Dinosaurs are the biggest creatures to have ever walked on land, do...
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 16/07/2026
We all know the UK economy has suffered as a result of leaving the EU - but have you ever wondered how much it could be improved by reinstating our membership? Well, we decided to ask the experts, and commissioned Frontier Economics to run some independent modelling. So what are the results? ⬇️
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FAQ: What would EU membership mean for the UK economy? - Best for Britain
We all know the UK economy has suffered as a result of leaving the EU - but have you ever wondered how much it could be
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Claire #FBPE ☘️ 🍉 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🐝 🦮🇮🇪🇧🇪 💙💚 @fbpech.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
app.thenewworld.co.uk/story/159025... You don’t say 🤔! Now that even ppl who voted for him know that he’s a liar, a charlatan - and probably a criminal- why can’t we dump Brexit? Is it because #BBC, RW press, billionaires etc are so powerful that we must capitulate to them? What about the TRUTH?
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Farage is in trouble – polls show voters think he’s a danger to Britain
The Reform leader is seen as incompetent, untrustworthy and not on the voters’ side
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The Nigel fanatics will say “don’t be jealous”, meanwhile Clacton is still home to the most deprived area in Britain, and he’s never there. Nigel Farage Made £2.3 Million in Two Years While Serving as Clacton’s MP www.desmog.com/2026/07/15/f...
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Nigel Farage Made £2.3 Million in Two Years While Serving as Clacton’s MP
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage amassed £2.3 million in income and gifts during his first two years in Parliament, DeSmog can report. On 7 July, Farage announced that he would be resigning as Clacton’s…
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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Farage’s £5m gift came after saying he needed ‘a million a year’ to stand as MP Politician spoke to senior figures in Reform in March 2024 about covering lost earnings, sources tell the Guardian www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Revealed: Farage’s £5m gift came after saying he needed ‘a million a year’ to stand as MP
Politician spoke to senior figures in Reform in March 2024 about covering lost earnings, sources tell the Guardian
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Patrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼‍♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
If you feared for your life you’d take an armed close protection officer like in a blink wouldn’t you.. not refuse it then deny you were offered one..
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Lib Dem leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk will appeal directly to Mr Burnham to collaborate, asserting that if Mr Burnham is "serious about changing the way we do politics" including electoral reform, then his "door is open" - The right approach 👏👏👏 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Andy Burnham urged to change UK’s voting system before it is ‘too late’
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is expected to warn Labour may be ‘powerless to do anything’ to change the voting system after the next election
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Our ridiculous voting system ⬇️
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Patrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼‍♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Farage says he’s “the most physically and verbally attacked public figure or politician of modern times” yet unlike MPs Jo Cox & David Amees he’s still alive Kirsty Gallacher broadcaster/ex Sky Sports presenter & Genevieve Chenneour Bridgerton actress both violently attacked But OMG a milkshake..😱
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I guess the difference would be that war criminals don't get to avoid a trial by calling a by-election against a bin
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Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 14/07/2026
So Farage makes much of needing protection, claims the secret 5mill was for protection, now we see he has been offered fully funded protection, public funded, and refused it, in the past. Maybe he didn’t want his movements known to the state. inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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