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We only face the darkness of fear so that we may find the light of courage

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Liz Jarvis MP @lizjarvis.bsky.social · 10h
Many years ago I interviewed a woman who had witnessed the execution of the man who had killed her son and daughter in an armed robbery. She said it gave her no comfort at all, and spent the rest of her life campaigning against the death penalty.
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Sadik Al-Hassan MP @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social · 10h
derelict properties. I am so pleased to see the government committed to reforming the system by: 🧑‍⚖️ Speeding up the backroom process, which allows councils to seize properties through a tribunal system 💷 Protecting local authorities from absorbing the costs associated with using EDMOs
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Column: We need to tackle derelict property blight in North Somerset
North Somerset faces over 750 vacant homes, impacting communities with anti-social behaviour and vermin
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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 9h
‘BBC News insiders said Jonathan Munro, who has been acting leader of the news unit since Turness quit, is among the shortlisted contenders. Channel 4 News editor Esme Wren is also thought to be in the mix, according to sources at ITN.’ 1/
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BBC Holding Final Interviews For Next News Chief
The BBC's search for its next head of news has entered the home stretch, with four candidates remaining in the process.
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Ed Wilson @eddwilson.bsky.social · 14h
“It is my belief that the rule of law faces challenges unlike any we have experienced in our lifetime. Individuals are threatened with criminal investigation because they are perceived to have opposed the President” #R4Today
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Jack Smith stresses strength of Trump cases, says he will not be ‘silenced’ by threats
Former special counsel Jack Smith stressed in prepared remarks that it was the evidence tied to President Trump’s own actions that prompted him to bring charges against Trump. The opening statement…
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 15h
Can the Houthis be stopped? Sky News on Yemen's frontline
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Can the Houthis be stopped? Sky News on Yemen's frontline
Alex Crawford reports from the frontline in Yemen
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 15h
Inmate set to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years still alive after two lethal injections
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Inmate set to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years still alive after two lethal injections
A Tennessee death row inmate set to be the first woman to be executed by the state in more than 200 years is still alive after being administered two lethal injections, her lawyers have said.
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Ed Wilson @eddwilson.bsky.social · 15h
The bits of the story are coming together. #R4Today
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A ‘hero’ pilot, plumber and dentist among those who saved flydubai flight to Israel
Swift actions of attacked pilot Smit Machchhar allowed passengers and other off-duty pilots to assist in subduing co-pilot and allowing plane to land safely
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 15h
FT exclusive: The Premier League football club’s Emirati chair, Khaldoon al-Mubarak, was granted immunity six years ago in a move that could complicate any legal action resulting from findings that it artificially inflated its finances by more than £900mn. ft.trib.al/o3eobE1
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Ed Wilson @eddwilson.bsky.social · 15h
“The estimate of the total amount of rubble in Gaza is 61m tonnes. It is approximately 20 times the amount of rubble generated in all wars across the world over the last 18 years” ... human remains still buried under the rubble remains one of the most urgent humanitarian problems. #R4Today
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Jennifer Williams @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social · 20h
Feels like AB is struggling to formulate a line. I’m not sure “they mustn’t sell the club because they built houses in Manchester” would politically be the one I’d have gone for, particularly when he hadn’t dwelt on their role previously, but I can see the anxiety that got him there
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Dignity in Dying @dignityindying.org.uk · 23h
We are deeply saddened by the death of Dame Esther Rantzen. A true force of nature, Dame Esther fought throughout her life for people’s rights, and latterly for dying people who needed more choice and compassion. Our heartfelt condolences are with her family and loved ones.
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Stephen Morgan MP @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social · 23h
Today we are announcing our Good Food Neighbourhoods Programme. Backed by £10million of investment, bringing fresh, affordable produce into neighbourhoods👇🏻
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 23h
Esther Rantzen hosts Sir Nicholas Winton, who saved hundreds of children from the Holocaust youtu.be/OqqbM1B-mPY?...
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Holocaust hero Sir Nicholas Winton (That's Life - 1988)
YouTube video by Tops of the top
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SETI Institute @setiinstitute.bsky.social · 20h
Could we grow our own food on the Moon or Mars? 🌱 Tomorrow, SETI Institute's Dr. Agata Zupanska joins ScienceKind to explore the challenges of farming beyond Earth—including radiation, reduced gravity, and lunar and Martian regolith. 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬 📅 Oct. 1, 9:30 am PDT buff.ly/hUgfO0B
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https://www.sciencekind.com/t/sk-cutting-edge-farming-beyond-earth-the-real-challenges-of-growing-plants-on-the-moon-and-mars-by-agata-zupanska-october-1st-at-9-30-am-pacific-sign-up-here/2722/2
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 30/09/2026
Man charged over stabbing of Met Police officer in early morning raid
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Man charged over stabbing of Met Police officer in early morning raid
A man has been charged with stabbing a Met Police officer following a raid on Tuesday targeting a suspected organised crime group.
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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨🚨 @coe.int of Europe said yesterday that the #US formally notified it that it would leave the Group of States against Corruption, or #GRECO. Only two other countries have left GRECO before — #Russia and #Belarus. The fall of the #US on the world scene is striking. apnews.com/article/trum...
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US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups
The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from a top European anti-corruption watchdog.
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Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“We’re losing billions and we’re making a product that’s an existential threat to humanity” is a hell of sales pitch www.ft.com/content/c768...
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Anthropic warns of ‘existential risks to humanity’ in IPO prospectus
Long-awaited S1 filing reports Claude maker lost $8bn last year on $4.6bn in revenue
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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
‘Instant reactions were positive from almost 7 in 10 respondents (69%), compared to 13% who had a negative response, a NET score of +56.’5/
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Keith @biderman41.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
@lizzicollinge.bsky.social morning,looking in from the outside I think labour have had a very good conference , a conference that had passion and vision. And last night Brackley town beat South shields 3-2 which is a brilliant result.. have we and labour both turned taken a positive corner
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Sandy Martin @sandyofipswich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Prime Minister announced National Commission for electoral reform at Conference this afternoon. Hurrah! Time for celebration now 🎉. Join us in www.Labourforelectoralreform.org.uk and help shape the new democracy @labour4pr.bsky.social
The timeline for Labour’s Journey to Electoral Reform
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Burnham speech: An astonishing moment of radicalism and commitment iandunt.substack.com/p/burnham-sp...
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Burnham speech: An astonishing moment of radicalism and commitment
It’s easy to be cynical, but it would be false. Something extraordinary is happening here.
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Dreamcatcher @dreamcatcher01.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Nature's evening artwork...
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 30/09/2026
The Dollywood Foundation announced that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will expand to reach 157,000 children across London. The program, which sends children a book every month from birth until their 5th birthday, aims to make books more accessible.
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Dolly Parton’s free book program for children is expanding after her death
Parton started the organization in 1995 in honor of her father, who couldn’t read or write.
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Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Nepal government building falls into a river amid heavy flooding
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Nepal government building falls into a river amid heavy flooding
The municipality building in Baglung was left teetering on an unstable ledge due to floods before it fell into a river.
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dinewithdonna.bsky.social @dinewithdonna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Was Burnham’s conference speech a radical change or ‘electoral suicide’? www.channel4.com/news/was-bur...
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Was Burnham’s conference speech a radical change or ‘electoral suicide’?
We spoke to Christabel Cooper, who works on public opinion and political strategy at Think Labour, which used to be called Labour Together, and Zoe Billingham the director of the IPPR North think tank...
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Keith @biderman41.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@felicityhannah.bsky.social evening fliss, listening to the PM,S Speech and the new company GB grid ,to connect and upgrade the grid . Talking to my wife heavy involved in HV cables the problem is the shortage of materials to build cables and connectors it's a global shortage due two mines clossed
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 29/09/2026
Manchester City artificially boosted finances by more than £900mn, says panel ft.trib.al/uJUICFW
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Manchester City artificially boosted finances by more than £900mn, says panel
Independent panel finds Premier League club arranged ‘sham’ commercial deals to disguise sources of funding
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 29/09/2026
From the first primaries in March through the final ones in September, Democrats’ turnout outpaced Republican voters in many key states that will decide congressional majorities next year. But Republicans still have key advantages.
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Democratic Turnout Surged in the Primaries. Will It Matter in November?
A voter enthusiasm gap provides another signal that Democrats are favored this fall, though Republicans still have key advantages.
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E.J. McGrath @eddie1247.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The UK certainly have a way with words.
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Keith @biderman41.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@pamnashes.bsky.social evening Pam , the ruling just out regarding city are very daming just under a billion pounds in dodgy deals. The sanctions need to be very tough to punish city and deter other clubs from breaking the rules. I personally think, stripped of all titles and relegation to div 2.
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Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Tomo’s Money Box Live is looking at the finances of cohabitation. I would really like to hear from someone who feels it's right for them despite the reduced legal protections. So if you want to sing the praises of your unwedded bliss then please message me or email felicity.hannah@bbc.co.uk. Thanks
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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Anyone who has waded through the social care system for themselves or a loved one will know how meaningful this speech is. It will be a huge challenge - and undoubtedly not be perfect - but the pay-off could be genuinely lifechanging for so many.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Now we need to see similar energy behind a commitment to get dirty money out of politics, clamp down on donations, greater transparency over lobbying, Lords reform and an end to the revolving door between politics and lobbying. Only then will we have a politics people can truly trust
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So pleased to hear this confirmed in the PM’s speech. Big congrats to @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and all who’ve campaigned for it! At last we have a chance to restore trust in our politics with a system where “everyone’s views count and everyone’s vote matters” 👏👏👏
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Andy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans
Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation
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Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · 29/09/2026
What a speech from Andy Burnham. He's right - politics as normal isn't working for people in Luton North and across the country. We need change.
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Keith @biderman41.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@sarahowen.org.uk what an very inspirational, speech by Andy . A speech from the heart full of passion and commitment to make this county better , let's hope he can
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💥 BREAKING: @andyburnham.bsky.social just announced that the Government will launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform 📰 Press release: www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/news/burnham... 🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab26
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I am so happy about what I am hearing that I have lost the ability to speak
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canada-keith.bsky.social @canada-keith.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Speaking for Myself & I believe America 🇺🇸 given Republicans in Congress refuse to Impeach a Criminal & the most Corrupt President in American History, we are tired now but excited for when Trump is out of office & can be indicted on many crimes, including the 2 Jack Smith Indictments.Vote 🗳️ Blue⚖️👊🇺🇸😎
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Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026
Australian agencies warned in May of incoming ‘vulnerability storm’ ahead of OpenAI breach
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Australian agencies warned in May of incoming ‘vulnerability storm’ ahead of OpenAI breach
More than 100 agencies were urged to 'act now'
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 29/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Burnham: "Homes, water, energy, transport, care, broken up and sold off." "The British right talk about taking back control. Never let them forget they are the ones. That gave it away in the first place."
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Art & Nature @capecodfairytales.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#Poetry #Painting #Morning I start the morning gently In a quiet sort of way Just grateful for the time And another beautiful day - Sarah Sarna 🎨 Kevin Kia
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Patrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼‍♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Reform gave an excellent insight into the circus it’d be if they were in Govt re RAF Fairford Immediately said it was an attack by Iranian Agents who came on small boats❌ Demanded suspects names be released❌ Once established they are British and released on bail demanded release of Danny Tommo❌ 🤡🤡
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Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Estonia blames Russia for arson at defence company supplying Ukraine
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Estonia blames Russia for arson at defence company supplying Ukraine
Russia has been accused of launching sabotage attacks across a number of European Nato countries which have been helping Ukraine.
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Ed Wilson @eddwilson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
One of Starmer's five missions - remember them? MAKE BRITAIN A CLEAN ENERGY SUPERPOWER labour.org.uk/wp-content/u... There's lots about grid connections. #WATO #TwitterArchive
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 29/09/2026
Thousands of wildlife crimes going unpunished, campaigners warn
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Thousands of wildlife crimes going unpunished, campaigners warn
Thousands of "horrifying" acts of cruelty against animals including hedgehogs, badgers and birds are going unpunished, campaigners have warned.
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Deborah Hyde @deborahhyde.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Lunching with the wonderful composer Paya Lehane. Her fantastic music has provided atmospheric environments for several of my videos. Listen at lehaneaudioproductions.uk
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