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@clairevpf.bsky.social
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Inclusive feminist, vegan, anti-racism, anti-fascism, 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ally, very small time organic grower, sea swimmer

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Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
For me, it comes down to this: when compounding crises threaten our water supply, do we want corporations and billionaires in control of it?
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Having first tried being a ‘one nation’ Cameron-Tory, then a remainer, then a rabid brexiter, Jenrick has now decided that his route to power lies in being a nasty little far-right shit. A total loser scrabbling around for ‘likes’ in the cesspit of Reform. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/robert...
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Robert Jenrick Says Reform Supporter Who Attacked Woman At Party Conference 'Should Get A Medal'
He previously said the heckler should “get a life”.
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bjbrightwell.bsky.social @bjbrightwell.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... This piece was wonderful. @johncrace.bsky.social
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Jenrick’s incredible journey – from self-centred halfwit to self-centred halfwit | John Crace
Reform’s latest defector from the Tories is a politician whose eye has only ever been on his own ambition
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Tanita Tikaram @tanitatikaram.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
What I love about Western democracy is you can bung a political party £ 36 million earned from criminal activity & most media will continue to point at asylum seekers & migrant care workers with families as the barbarians at the gate we need to defend ourselves from 🙄.
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nicky-brickdust.bsky.social @nicky-brickdust.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Farage net favourability with the UK public is -45, same as Starmer when he resigned. I'm sure some of the shifty types in Reform are looking at these figures and planning maneouvres. yougov.com/en-gb/articl...
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Political favourability ratings, September 2026
The proportion of Britons with an unfavourable opinion of Nigel Farage reaches its highest level recorded by our tracker to date
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nicky-brickdust.bsky.social @nicky-brickdust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The national broadcaster here, and the UK Culture Secretary, simpering over a bunch of small-town bigots in Oxfordshire holding a symbolic independence referendum, while steadfastly refuting the right to Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 self-determination. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Piddington in Oxfordshire votes to leave UK over asylum plans
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
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John Ferrett @johnferrett.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Turn on #bbcbreakfast and they're treating a village's racist referendum as if it's a general election result. "The people of Piddington have roared" says presenter John Kay.
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Ben Ansell @benansell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The merits or demerits of the asylum seeker base aside, you might imagine from listening to the BBC that Piddington was an isolated rural village as opposed to already right next to HMP Bullingdon and a bunch of army bases.
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Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 16/09/2026
And the other dysfunctions at the heart of our energy market - it’s rigged in the favour of big companies against the interest of the country - we need the courage to change that. To challenge the orthodoxy of ‘markets’. We need an energy market that works for Britain. More info in this short paper.
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Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 16/09/2026
This is a fossil fuel crisis and we suffer more than we should because we allow the price of fossil gas to set the price of our wind and sun. When will we fix this?
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Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 16/09/2026
Here we go again, our second energy crisis in five years, the last one cost us £70 Billion in payments to mitigate the harm of sky high bills, what will this one cost? TBC. dalevince.com/reports/whol...
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Wholesale market reform
Britain’s energy market is broken. Here’s how wholesale price controls, North Sea reform and breaking the gas link could cut bills for good.
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Delegates at #TUC26 backed a @ucu.org.uk motion to "build on the Wages Not Weapons campaign by advancing a trade union vision of security based on decent work, quality public services, equality, climate action, democracy and peace"
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TUC votes to reiterate opposition to increased defence spending and build on ‘Wages Not Weapons’ campaign
Delegates passed a UCU motion to build a vision for security "based on decent work, quality public services, equality, climate action, democracy and peace"
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Sam Bright @writesbright.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Nigel Farage: the fall of a mob boss
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Nigel Farage: the fall of a mob boss
Why he’s imploding...
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Kate Allen @kateallen.ft.com · 06/09/2026
Police are facing growing questions over how up to 500 masked activists dressed in black brought parts of Dover to a standstill on Saturday. Authorities have been accused of failure to act, intelligence failures and being ‘caught on the hoof’. www.ft.com/content/f244...
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Police face questions over Dover disruption caused by masked protesters
Up to 500 activists dressed in black with their faces covered brought part of UK port town to a standstill on Saturday
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
So, don't share your darkest fears like a mantra. They disempower and deflate others AND you! The nihilism of presenting him as inevitable IS their strategy. I know we can beat Farage, because we ARE beatING him. His numbers are shrinking. Now is the time for shoulders to the wheel - not apathy. 3/3
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
It's wrong because it is based on a huge category error: voted Reform once ≠ Reform voter ≠ die-hard Farage fan I don't underestimate the loyalty of that last group. But it's easy to overestimate its size, inundated with voxpops from conference delegates, by definition the most cultish sample. 2/3
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I plead with people not to propagate their "it won't make a difference; his supporters love him" gloom. Actually, Farage is on the ropes and he didn't get there by himself. He's there because people continue to believe resistance does make a difference. It's also wrong on the facts. 1/3
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Here's a small call to action: share this podcast with your social networks - take an hour to understand what the problem with Reform UK is, and wtf is going on around us.
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John who likes democracy 🚫🤴 🐸 @gtetonbeautiful.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 06/09/2026
What can you do in the face of new USPS policies that may affect mail voting? What if you live overseas? What options are local and state officials putting in place? You asked, and our new Q&A has answers:
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Mail Voting in Turmoil: Your Questions Answered - Bolts
As the Trump administration and USPS look to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms, we asked Bolts readers to send us your questions—and our team has tackled 10 of them.
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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Over the next 58 days, do something every day to help Democrats win. It does not have to be grand. It can be a conversation with your neighbor, a call to a family member, or a volunteer shift to knock on doors. Every action matters.
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
If no one has standing to sue Trump in court to stop his lawlessness, then it’s imperative to elect members of Congress who will. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
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How Donald Trump Outmaneuvers the Supreme Court
In both the ballroom and the mail-in-ballot cases, the President has tested the Justices’ willingness to stop him in his tracks.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
MAGA social media is now filled with posters who are in the employ of the Trump administration and do not disclose this fact. It's a propaganda program that looks increasingly like that of an authoritarian state.
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I hope that @zackpolanski.bsky.social can win this by election. An honest voice that will ask the questions that need to be asked in parliament and the start of turning back the tide of hate that politics has been swept up by as of late. Vote @greenparty.org.uk
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 05/09/2026
Israel's defence minister revealed that his Government is seeking Donald Trump's support for their plan to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza. Forced displacement is a war crime. When will Labour act? End all arms sales. Ban illegal settlement trade. Sanction the Israeli Government.
STOP ISRAEL'S ETHNIC CLEANSING PLANS FOR GAZA

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ISRAEL 'SEEKING TRUMP'S SUPPORT FOR PLAN TO EXPEL PALESTINIANS FROM GAZA'

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 05/09/2026
‘Nigel Farage says he can’t be bought. Channel 4's documentary says otherwise.
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 25/05/2026
Foraging, a dawn chorus from birds, and learning to love moths: Northumberland Wildlife Trust The latest events held by Northumberland Wildlife Trust northeastbylines.co.uk/news/environ...
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Foraging, a dawn chorus from birds, and learning to love moths: Northumberland Wildlife Trust
The latest events held by Northumberland Wildlife Trust
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clairevpf.bsky.social @clairevpf.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
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No subscription model for the BBC
GB News is trying to gut the BBC. Their radical plan would force shows like Strictly and The Traitors to be axed or hidden behind a Netflix-style paywall. Sign the petition to say NO to a BBC subscrip...
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This was stupid when the police were asked to investigate Zahawi and Rayner, and it's stupid now. There's no evidence of dishonesty by Zahawi/Rayner/Polanski and the police should simply say that and not get drawn into these games. Carelessly paying wrong tax is not a crime.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This is very good news. UK inflation has fallen -0.5% to 2.8% instead of going up as feared www.ons.gov.uk/economy/infl...
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Andrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Got to be honest, loosening sanctions on Russia before we’ve even tried any basic demand-side measures is not filling me with pride or joy
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UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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clairevpf.bsky.social @clairevpf.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Surfers Against Sewage are about to meet with the government to discuss the sewage pollution scandal. Sign the petition to show just how many of us demand change. Over 270k have signed - now let's get this to a number Starmer can't ignore. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
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End the sewage pollution scandal
Surfers Against Sewage are about to meet with the government to discuss the sewage pollution scandal in UK waters. Sign the petition to show just how many of us demand change. Over 270,000 people have...
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Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📢 If we want women to stay in politics, we have to fix the conditions that are driving them away. See exclusive coverage of our new report on why women MSPs are standing down & how we can tackle it in @scotnational.bsky.social. Read the full piece here: www.thenational.scot/news/2611801...
The graphic shows a purple background with a screenshot of a news article from The National website. The headline reads Exclusive Holyrood urged to act over 'toxic' culture after drop in women MSPs. The article is by Abbi Garton Crosbie and is illustrated by a photo of the Scottish ParliamentThe graphic shows a purple background with white left-aligned text quote that reads "Misogynistic abuse & even threats to safety are characteristics of the environment women & other underrepresented groups step into when becoming an MSP. This points to a structural problem: unless the way the job is designed changes, we will continue to see women pushed out, not because they lack commitment, but because the system isn’t working for them.". The quote is attributed to Noomi Anyanwu, Equal Representation Development Officer, Engender. In the top right-hand corner of the graphic there is the Engender logo.
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Lisa Messeri @lmesseri.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
USC said "it would use a *venture capitalist’s* $200 million donation to apply AI across academic disciplines." "The donation... came from Mark and Mary Stevens. Stevens... is among the largest individual shareholders of the chip giant Nvidia, where he has spent decades on the board." Screaming.
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U.S.C. Will Infuse A.I. Across University With $200 Million Donation
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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
If I was a buyer for Barnes and Noble I would sue this man for making me look like an asshole
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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Let's send a message from the British public: we want Palantir OUT of our NHS. 38d.gs/breakclause_...
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End Palantir’s NHS contract NOW
Palantir, the controversial U.S. company working with ICE and the Israeli military, has access to our private data via NHS databases. We need the Government to trigger the break clause on their…
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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
NEW: Health Sec Wes Streeting is 'looking into' using a break clause to end Palantir's big NHS contract... ...but the US tech firm is urging ministers not to give in to "some ideologically motivated campaigners".
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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Join more than 141,482 people already calling on the visit to be called off: 38d.gs/USvisit_SMC_...
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Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Just a few of the tens of thousands of messages sent to King Charles. There’s still time for the Palace to do the right thing, listen to the public and cancel the visit.
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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 01/04/2026
Nigel Farage wants to scrap workers' rights. Supermarket worker Finnola isn't having it.
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 01/04/2026
More than 100 of the Baidu driverless vehicles stopped running because of a system malfunction
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Robotaxi outage in China’s Wuhan leaves passengers stranded in moving traffic
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Edinburgh O'Clock @edinburghclock.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train. A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social. Please repost with your own caption.
Delicious images of Edinburgh from Tom Duffin
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clairevpf.bsky.social @clairevpf.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...
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Women in support of the trans+ community - Not in our name
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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
My chapter on RBS / NatWest's infamous global restructuring group opens with a famous quote from Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis.bsky.social. This is from my book Shredded: Inside RBS The Bank That Broke Britain. uk.bookshop.org/p/books/shre...
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Heartless.
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Karoline Leavitt Slammed After Suggesting Reports Of Deadly Strike On Iranian Girls' School Are Just 'Propaganda'
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clairevpf.bsky.social @clairevpf.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The dangerous anti-LGBT+ bill is back in Ghana, with stronger political support. We stopped it once. Let’s stop it again. Sign to defend equality and human rights. a.allout.org/s/P3wrb/
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Ghana: Reject The Anti-Lgbt+ Bill!
The anti-LGBT+ bill is back in Ghana, and this time, it has stronger political backing. We stopped it before, and together we can stop it again. Sign now to protect LGBT+ rights.
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Steve Akehurst @steveakehurst.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Furthermore, the ceiling on total defections to the left is MUCH higher - because of the way the sociology of the Lab vote has changed over time. You cannot over-correct and be too complacent about Lab/Reform switchers - they matter too. But Lab need both left & right swing to win.
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Steve Akehurst @steveakehurst.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Most pollsters will now show you Labour losing more to the left than right. These are not, despite what some say, ‘metro libs’ in safe seats - they’re spread out in electoral battlegrounds all over the country. Labour’s 2024 victory was partly built on them, esp in Blue Wall.
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Steve Akehurst @steveakehurst.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
NEW: After Gorton & Denton, how should we understand the threat to Labour's left? Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out with @38degrees.bsky.social on 'progressive defectors' - Lab 2024 switchers to Greens, Plaid, SNP, Lib Dems. Who are they, who are they not & what's moving them? 🧵
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
I’m afraid this letter shows why so many Labour MPs think Starmer needs to go. His political antenna is non-existent. If you have just been humbled in a by-election it might not be the best idea to slag off the choices of the voters who deserted you in their droves.
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