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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

1 Year ago I adopted Chance. She had been stabbed in the stomach and spent her life on the streets. She shows us all that no matter how bad things get in life there is always a way back for us all.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

UK cost-of living tsar, multi-millionaire Iceland boss wants to axe pension triple lock. Full UK state pension (received by 35% of pensioners) is less than 50% of minimum wage. Millions can't save for private pension 2m pensioners live in poverty. 110,000 a year die in poverty. archive.ph/OIdCF

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Time to axe ‘unfair’ pensions triple lock, says UK’s cost of living tsar

Iceland chair Lord Richard Walker, appointed by Starmer in February, calls system ‘mathematically unsustainable’

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Belfast knife suspect won asylum in Britain under 'fast-track' scheme introduced by UK Tory govt. Then home secretary Suella Braverman and immigration minister Robert Jenrick – who have both since defected to Reform - oversaw the introduction of the scheme. They have a few questions to answer.

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Belfast knife suspect won asylum in Britain under 'fast-track' scheme

Hadi Alodid was given permission to stay in Britain after completing a 10-page Home Office questionnaire rather than undergoing the standard face-to-face interview process.

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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Put a lot of effort into helping rebuild little Skye’s life this week. It hasn't all been plain sailing because she has severe injuries, is very weak, and is incredibly timid. She has been practising her walk all week and it eventually turned into a little jog today Just look at her go ❤️

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Another investigation into Royal Mail failure to deliver post. Previous ones achieved higher prices, lower post delivery targets. RM hasn't hit delivery target for 1st-class post since 2017, or for 2nd-class mail since 2020. Prices still go up. Another failed privatisation. Nationalise.

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Royal Mail under investigation after first-class post delays

Royal Mail announced last week that it had missed targets for another year running

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Working hard? Nigel Farage registered ‘absent’ from the last 77 votes in Parliament. UK MP basic salary is £98,599 plus expenses, including second home. Since becoming MP Farage has collected £2m from other jobs. There are questions about his undeclared gifts.

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Working hard? Nigel Farage registered 'absent' from the last 77 votes in Parliament

Official Parliamentary figures reveal that Reform leader Nigel Farage hasn't bothered to vote for anything in the last 11 weeks...

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Good morning, Sally and I are here today for your bookish needs! - Michael

It was June, and the world smelled of roses. - Maud Hart Lovelace

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Nigel Farage registered ‘absent’ from the last 77 votes in Parliament Official Parliamentary figures reveal that Reform leader Nigel Farage hasn't bothered to vote for anything in the last 11 weeks... www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/whe...

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Working hard? Nigel Farage registered 'absent' from the last 77 votes in Parliament

Official Parliamentary figures reveal that Reform leader Nigel Farage hasn't bothered to vote for anything in the last 11 weeks...

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Rachel Reeves warns other budgets may be cut to lift defence spending. Hitting the old, sick, disabled, public services doesn't produce a resilient society. How many will die? Govt created £895bn QE to rescue banks, why not the same to rebuild society? 2010-2025: HMRC didn't collect £500bn tax.

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Rachel Reeves warns other budgets may be cut to lift defence spending

Chancellor says she is ‘working through a range of options’ to boost the armed forces but does not want to put up taxes

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

9th anniversary of the Grenfell fire is approaching. 72 people died, thousands more scarred. Main causes remain unaddressed. Lust for higher profits Unaccountable corporate power Performance related executive pay Failure of regulators Indifference of govts to the cry of the people Nothing changed.

leftfootforward.org

Successive governments have failed to learn lessons of Grenfell Tragedy

The conditions that facilitated the tragedy remain unchecked

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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

I called him Bambino when I found him on the side of the road because he was so small. After fighting injury and growing up you should see him now ❤️

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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

I promise you this will fill your heart full of joy. Nothing captures the positive bond between a human and their dog quite like this. Priceless ❤️

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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

For years Iris lived on a chain after being used for breeding. There wasn't even shelter from the rain or the sunshine. The day I found her she was as broken as a dog could be. To see her now, healthy again and with her family on a day trip is just perfection. She couldn't be any happier ❤️

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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

So so happy to give her this news in person today. Little Dolly Parton deserves this break in life ❤️ youtu.be/iu2GaB0O8fI?...

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Tiny dog thrown out on the streets is getting some big news today. Dolly Parton has a big future

YouTube video by Happy Doggo

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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

An orphaned baby kangaroo needs our help to survive. These little joeys are vulnerable and require constant care and love after losing their mothers.

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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

#SophiefromRomania and the prof having a moment in the kitchen

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what Ukrainians bless in Easter baskets and why, I explain it in my new Sunday Letter. www.patreon.com/posts/sunday...

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

It’s time to find out what’s on the Pillar of Popularity… how many of these have you read?

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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Look at that smile at the end. Dolly Parton is like a whole new dog ❤️

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Pope Leo rebukes [indirectly] Donald Trump. “God does not bless any conflict. Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs,” "Military action will not create space for freedom or times of #Peace ..."

theguardian.com

‘God does not bless any conflict’: pope issues new rebuke over Iran war

Social media post names no names but criticizes attempts to use religion to glorify US war in Middle East

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I promised to show you the inside of the paska (Easter sweet bread) my aunt baked. It’s so delicious.

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

After planning another short trip not far from Kyiv, I felt that something needed to change. I want to show Ukraine differently. Today, I begin Hidden Ukraine www.patreon.com/posts/153416...

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The Dnipro River and its ducks. I stood and watched them, and once again felt how beautiful this planet is.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout. Wrongfully convicted, but no full compensation. Fujitsu hasn't paid anything. Govt must enact legislation to force it to. Injustice everywhere - Grenfell fire, Infected blood, HBOS frauds, insolvency frauds .... govts protect big business

bbc.co.uk

Former sub postmaster Parmod Kalia dies awaiting compensation

Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

It's the end of our financial year on the 30th, and we've paid off all our bills. Hurrah! Anything you buy now is split between me and the tax man and as of next Thursday, I'll have a new mortgage to pay, so go crazy. (please)

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Greetings from Kyiv. A grey morning filled with spring, drones and the hum of generators. Victory (still a cat) busy with her morning rituals. Life goes on.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

BREAKING: Green leader Zack Polanski says the war in Iran is 'illegal' '18 days ago the US and Israel launched an illegal bombing campaign in Iran' 'This was not a war of self-defence. There was no imminent threat'

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

A gentleman with a trumpet. I saw him again after a long winter pause. A symbol of Kyiv’s eternal resilience.

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Early spring in Kyiv. Life wins.

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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Sienna was down but she was not out

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

MPs’ basic salary to rise to £110,000 by end of parliament, watchdog says. This should be accompanied by a total ban on second jobs, which in most cases is a corporate bribe. Must end all conflict of interests. Being a MP is a full time job. MPs must act exclusively as MPs.

theguardian.com

MPs’ basic salary to rise to £110,000 by end of parliament, watchdog says

Ipsa cites rising abuse and constituency workloads as reasons for above-inflation increase of 5% from April

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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Hard to believe how much his life has changed. Rusty looking absolutely spectacular and happy as can be

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🚨ON 16 MARCH PARLIAMENT WILL DEBATE A PETITION FOR BY-ELECTIONS TO BE TRIGGERED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT Contact your MP NOW and ask them to attend the debate on 16 March and support the petition

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Just wanted to show you this. I imagine the image saying, “Kyiv is waiting for you after the war.” I hope people from many countries will come when times are calm again. There is so much to explore.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

UK competition watchdog investigates Hilton, InterContinental Hotels (IHG) and Marriott. Suspicion of sharing “competitively sensitive” information to fix prices, boost profits. Bug business ready and willing to construct harmful practices. Yet neoliberals deregulate. Let corporations run amok.

theguardian.com

UK competition watchdog investigates hotel groups over alleged data sharing

Regulator looks into claim Hilton, InterContinental Hotels and Marriott could be sharing ‘competitively sensitive’ information via analytics tool

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

'This is not Churchill we're dealing with' Trump hits out at Starmer again over PM's initial response to Iran war 'By the way, I'm not happy with the UK either’ he said in the Oval Office TOUGH. UK we will only engage British armed forces when there's a legal basis to do so

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Greetings from Kyiv. I will never tire of praising its beauty. March 1. We made it. We survived this winter.

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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

4 Months ago Stormzy couldn't walk with a brain injury. He'd been told he had to be put to sleep. Today I got to go and visit him in his new home. The world needs more Stormzy right now!!! Can't stop smiling after today

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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

A week ago Velvet had just been attacked by dogs and needed 30 stitches. This is what she's like today. 🩷

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Victoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Gorton and Denton by-election result: GRN: 40.7% (+27.5) REF: 28.7% (+14.7) LAB: 25.4% (-25.3) CON: 1.9% (-6.0) LDEM: 1.8% (-2.1)

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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

I don't share all the dogs we find. I haven't share this elderly girl that was hit by a truck a month ago. Simply because it was too sad and I didn't think she'd make it. Nobody needs to see that. Luckily she's been fighting very hard and there is now hope. He name is Airbus

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Kyiv. At last, the Dnipro River has shed its icy coat. It’s still cold, but spring is on its way. Slowly.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

'I didn't grow up wanting to be a politician, I'm a plumber' The green Party's Hannah Spencer has won the Gorton and Denton, with Reform in second and Labour finished third

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

As I said three months ago the government will not achieve ‘decency’ over ‘division’ by trying to be Reform Lite youtu.be/bl0Lm7v_T18?...

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The government won’t achieve ‘decency’ over ‘division’ by trying to be Reform Lite

YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

BREAKING: “I don’t think we should over interpret this result” says the governments Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander Heaven help us

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

This seems to be the Labour line today. ‘I don't think we should over interpret this result' Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander speaks to #BBCBreakfast after the Green Party won the Gorton and Denton by election, taking the seat from Labour who finished third. I’m not sure everyone will agree

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