Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialThe Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I feel this one. I hate what our government is doing to its citizens. I'd say that we deserve better, but do we?🤔 35996172250
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialDale Vince @dalevince.com · 11/09/2026Another example of a private monopoly failing us - National Grid have been making an average £5 billion a year for the last five years - while failing to invest what’s needed to keep our grid up to scratch - we pay the annual £2 billion cost of that failure, while they pocket £5 billion. 17934
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Left: President Trump, "I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen of America for $5,000" Right: President Camacho, "I'ma gonna give every single American $1 million" 69128
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialLadyBlue4evr💙Radical Liberal Scum @ladyblue4evr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Well, there you have it. 619147274708
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 10/09/2026A few thoughts from the British Kebab Awards reception at Speaker’s House, in the Palace of Westminster: aboutislam.net/muslim-issue...aboutislam.netBritish Kebab Awards From Kebab Shops to Parliament: Britain Celebrates Contributions of Immigrants | About IslamThe Speaker of the House, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, hosted a reception at Speaker’s House to announce the semi-finalists for the 15th British Kebab Awards. This 75212
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 11/09/2026JP Morgan billionaire CEO with $43m pay meets Burnham and Healey to oppose UK bank tax rise. Banks making record profits from high charges, measly payment to savers, speculation, wars. What chance of the poor meeting PM/Chancellor to make their case?theguardian.comJP Morgan boss meets Burnham and Healey to warn against bank tax riseJamie Dimon tells UK politicians before October budget that investment could be at risk, it is understood 1101102511
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Left: President Trump suggests he was caught up in 9/11 and was rescued by two firemen Right: Donald Trump didn't mention this when interviewed on 9/11 talking about his view of the attack from his office window 1920756
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 09/09/2026United Utilities fined £964,225, pleads guilty to dumping raw sewage in seas. Crimes date back to 2023. Fined at least 223 times since 2010, paid £8m. Still committing crimes, bosses rewarded but none prosecuted, shareholders enriched. Revoke its licence. Nationalise water.bbc.co.ukUnited Utilities fined £900k over Fleetwood sewage dischargesA pipe collapse at Fleetwood Wastewater Treatment Works led to the sewage spillage. 32522262
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialDale Vince @dalevince.com · 18/08/2026I'm trying to persuade the Prime Minister to do this one big thing, which is to reform the energy market by putting price controls into our wholesale energy sector. If we do that, we can change the outlook for the North Sea. It's fundamental. 4538
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialRae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 17/08/2026100% #BookSky 223149503615
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialRG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 18/08/2026(1902, Wuppertal, Germany.) Another era, very stylish. The still-functioning oldest suspended monorail in the world. 1228364
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Billionaire Google Co-Founder Pumps $102m To Oppose California Wealth Tax, 5% On Assets Above $1bn. Imagine if they did the same to fight poverty. All over the world, Super-rich buy politicians, collect subsidies, lax laws, dodge taxes, cause most pollution. It is People v the Super-Rich.commondreams.orgBillionaire Google Co-Founder Pumps $102 Million Into Fighting California Wealth Tax | Common Dreams"Sergey Brin would rather spend $100 million to fund a shady opposition campaign than simply pay his fair share in taxes so millions of Californians don’t lose their healthcare." 19352172
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Reform to make long-term jobless clean streets for 20 hrs a week or no benefits. Training, education? Age 60/65, can't work, can't retire, can't see doctor, no local jobs; just clean streets. What future for old, sick, disabled and victims of redundancies? Will it all be policed at gunpoint?lbc.co.ukReform say people on benefits should be cleaning the streets or face being stripped of their cash | LBCThe policy would be part of a series of changes to welfare and benefits under a Reform government that would stop some claimants “taking everyone else for mugs”, the party says. 76378171
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialHappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 18/08/2026A tiny bit of rain overnight.. go on nature, you can do it! 61847
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Good morning, a cabbage white butterfly on the last floret of a lavender flower 🙂 Have a good Tuesday 🙏 51358
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwavestheguardian.comReform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwavesBacklash from nurses, medical experts and green campaigners in response to deputy leader dismissing efforts to reach net zero 1811350
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 18/08/2026What a difference a month makes.. Credit for jumping ship when you become the target of Reform UK's cut to disability support when you're in receipt of some of that support. Just a shame that the hate and division of Reform UK wasn't enough to leave in the first place 35640189
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialSeth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026When did it become normalized for the President of the United States to threaten to "bomb the shit out of" our allies—our *allies*—without that immediately leading to a serious conversation about whether he's mentally fit to serve as president 914192605395
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 17/08/2026JP Morgan CEO warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks, could raise £19bn. Says it would lose jobs From an industry that has closed bank branches, profiteered, taken bailouts, sold dud financial products, engaged in frauds, facilitated illicit financial flows. People must prevail over bankstheguardian.comJP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banksBillionaire CEO of world’s biggest bank says any windfall tax on sector’s bumper profits could harm jobs in City 86843322
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 18/08/2026This morning Terry Christian joked that Wetherspoons banning phones and tablets was a “benefit of Brexit” Context: Christian and Martin had a heated argument about Brexit on GMB a few years ago, with Christian challenging him on what tangible benefits leaving the EU would actually bring. 1711916
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Why isn’t there a total moratorium on all reporting on Reform until after the multiple investigations into their finances have been completed? Free propaganda for potentially corrupt liars should be banned. It might make them think twice before breaking rules and taking the piss out of all of us. 732251570
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Disabled people in England will be able to travel by bus for free at any time of day from April 2027. Work and Pensions minister Lillian Greenwood tells #BBCBreakfast it's believed about one million people could benefit from the change 3137667
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 18/08/2026I simply do not understand the mentality of people who prefer oil and gas and "drill baby drill" to the cost of the Earth and our pockets... to those of us who want clean, cheap, renewable energy. How brainwashed by big oil and its (often) paid advocates do you have to be? How gullible. 70493742048
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Rank Group warns tax hike could force bingo, casino closures. Rank is controlled by a Malaysian billionaire via GuoLine Capital Assets based in Jersey. Digital gaming business based in Gibraltar, links to Malta. UK dividends paid without withholding tax. Why is Rank silent on its tax affairs.independent.co.ukRank Group warns tax hike could force bingo hall and casino closuresRichard Harris, chief executive of Rank Group, said tax rises could mean that ‘much-loved bingo halls and casinos will be forced to close’ 21232104
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 12/08/2026This week let’s remind Nigel Farage how we got into this mess in the first place - BREXIT youtu.be/A6fCl-uOEVY?...youtu.beIt’s time UK media reminded Farage how we got into this mess in the first place - BREXIT!YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic 22807316
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Millions in UK could face power cuts at short notice. 16%-20% of electricity imported. In hot weather & high winds, solar farms, wind turbines turned off. Poor electricity transmission/storage infrastructure. National Grid makes record profits, investment neglected. Wonders of privatisation.theguardian.comMillions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short noticeExclusive: Grid operator Neso can now respond with rolling blackouts as last resort without need for government powers 35474200
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Left: Sky News report that PM Andy Burnham has called a COBRA meeting today, August 12th, during what is the 5th heatwave of the year so far Right: Your reminder that @zackpolanski.bsky.social called on PM Burnham to hold a COBRA meeting on July 30th, during the 4th heatwave, almost two weeks ago 26563163
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Clacton resident voices criticism of Nigel Farage to Megan Ruth, "If someone gives you £5 million, it aint straight" "If someone gives me £30 they want to know why" "£5 million. But no seriously, £5 million" "It's a lot of dough" 726864
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Good morning, another heatwave day on its way with a big round orangey yellow sun ☺️ Stay hydrated and happy 🙏 4644
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialSteven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 07/08/2026To be absolutely clear, the Democrats don’t just need to win in November. They need to defeat this Republican poison overwhelmingly. Anything less will convince these hateful thugs that their cause continues to be righteous. 1102350598
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 07/08/2026United Nations working group has condemned UK over endless IPP sentences. It’s been described as state sponsored torture and it’s happening in this country right now. My film from March explains more about one of the greatest injustices of the past half youtu.be/-Uo6dXX2oeg?...youtu.be🚨STATE SPONSORED TORTURE - THE UK’S SHOCKING IPP SCANDAL YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic 212443
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Newsnight dig up former Conservative MP Paul Scully, "Sort the backlog of asylum out and do what Europe are doing, outsourcing this to third countries" Your reminder the Conservatives spent £715 million to send 4 volunteers to Rwanda 612334
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 07/08/2026All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with toxic chemicals. Pollution from sewage and farm runoff. Half of rivers exceed safe levels. Won't meet standards until 2060s Result of indulging water and farming industry. Polluters won't pay. People suffer as profits prioritised over people.bbc.co.ukAll of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials sayA comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement. 11333182
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Your 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?...youtu.beIf UK media actually explained Nigel Farage’s policies to the public no one would be supporting himYouTube video by Peter Stefanovic 52846396
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Hilary Clinton, "Maybe we should be glad that Trump is obsessed with the reflecting pool and not starting a war somewhere else" 611425
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialDave Stanley @davidwstanley.bsky.social · 05/08/2026 20639851111
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Zack Polanski, "If we decarbonise by 2050, that would cost less than a single (fossil-fuel) energy shock" "We've now had two energy shocks in just a few years" "We cannot keep waiting, we cannot keep hoping for magic technologies - it already exists, what is lacking is the political will" 15803261
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialRicky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Truly evil to see MAGA lunatics and white supremacists issuing death threats to the mother of Nolan Wells in an effort to silence her and stop her from finding out why her 18 year old son is dead. 38999343
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 05/08/2026President Trump, "Prescription drug prices are down 4, 5, 600%" Putting the dumb into Presi-dumb-ent 88216
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Zack Polanksi, "We need to look at the £2.7 billion in tax breaks that is given to fossil fuel companies, that should go into jobs in renewables, in nature, in care" 6318100
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Reform UK's Laila Cunningham, "There's such a focus on Nigel Farage from the press and a complete lack of focus on any other party or leader" Victoria Derbyshire, "That's not true, but go on, carry on" Laila Cunningham laughs, "We can debate that another time" 1912424
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialNorthern & proud 👊 @gazlancs.bsky.social · 04/08/2026French forces held a fierce defensive perimeter around Dunkirk and lost 18,000 souls. 40,000 became POWs. Without their resolve we wouldn’t have our nation’s story. It’s estimated 20-60k French resistance fighters died during the war. These fuckers really are vile bastards 😡😡 2382861838
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialMohave County Indivisible @mohaveindv.bsky.social · 03/08/2026BREAKING: The newly elected Prime Minister of Hungary announced that Netanyahu will be arrested if he enters Hungary. 817286075168
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Private equity firms made up 50% of the largest US corporate bankruptcies with $1bn+ in liabilities Jobs, communities destroyed for short term profit PE has devoured UK high street; controls vets, supermarkets, care homes, pubs, housing, restaurants. Shadow banking wreaks havoc, govts do nothing.pestakeholder.orgPrivate equity continues disproportionate role in 2026 bankruptciesSince 2024, PESP has tracked and analyzed corporate bankruptcies, identifying the disproportionate role that private equity-owned firms have played in bankruptcy filings. This trend continued in the… 13249148
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 04/08/2026BP quarterly profits up from $2.5bn to $5.73bn as Iran war sends oil prices soaring. Shell doubled its net profit to almost $10bn. High bills fuelling poverty and misery for households and businesses. Boon for execs and shareholders. Must levy 100% windfall tax on oil, gas, energy companies.theguardian.comBP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices soaringEnergy company’s $5.73bn quarterly profits come after Shell posted second highest quarterly earnings on record 22349164
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Rosie O’Donnell on President Trump, "He’s not a self-made man, he got his father’s money, he’s a grifter, he’s a logo-slapper, he’s not in fact a builder, his Apprentice days were all fiction sold as fact and people believed them" 427364
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialRicky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Never stop talking about the Epstein Files. Never stop talking about the Epstein Files. Never stop talking about the Epstein Files. Never stop talking about the Epstein Files. No matter what. 7034231242
Reposted by @ashleyvburns.bsky.socialJeff Rudd 🇮🇪 🇨🇦 🇵🇸 @jeffrudd.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Cuba is First in the World to Invent a Lung Cancer Vaccine Despite Decades of Sanctions and Blockade. hrnews1.substack.com/p/cuba-is-fi... -hrnews1.substack.comCuba is First in the World to Invent a Lung Cancer Vaccine Despite Decades of Sanctions and BlockadeThe U.S. is Actively Starving a Country Who is Trying to Cure Cancer 255100543306
