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Dave M

@daveryan96.bsky.social
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Dad & husband 👶💍 Northern europhile 🇬🇧🇪🇺 Socialist 📚 Green party member 🟢 1. FC Union Berlin Mitglied 🔴⚪️ Teacher of science 🧬 Sport enthusiast ⚽️🏈🏉.

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paulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"I'm not a defence expert." Even by Kemi Badenoch's lamentable standards, this is agonising. Just give thanks she will never, ever be Prime Minister. 🙏 #politicslive
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Tides of History @tidesofhistory.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#OTD 1985. At Bournemouth, Neil Kinnock takes on Militant and Derek Hatton in his conference speech. He credits the Labour movement with giving him “the life chance of moving out of a pest and damp-infested set of rooms into a decent home, built by a Labour council under a Labour Government”.
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Feel free to call me mad, but remember raise the colours? Let's reclaim it, but with two flags. That of Great Britain and Europe. Let's see them everywhere. 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 #Brexit #Labour #Rejoin www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU
Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Burnham today v impressive. The idea itself, the scale of what is being proposed, the determination to push ahead despite how vulnerable it makes him, and the big fundamental point behind it all: that mainstream politics will only survive if it proves it can solve big problems.
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
❤️ #rejoin #labour www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Burnham’s only path to victory is through pledging to rejoin the EU, research reveals
As Andy Burnham refuses to rule out a pledge to rejoin the EU in Labour’s next manifesto, new YouGov polling for Best for Britain suggests he has no choice but to make the commitment if he wants to re...
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Simple.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Vote Green on October 8th in Holborn & St Pancras 💚
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
For years, Stephen Lennon has asked supporters to trust him and fund him. A Channel 4 Dispatches investigation, made with HOPE not hate, has raised serious questions about his finances. I’ve added my name calling for a full investigation. Will you? secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/199860/...
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CALL FOR AN HMRC INVESTIGATION INTO STEPHEN LENNON
A year-long Channel 4 Dispatches investigation has raised serious questions about Stephen Lennon’s finances. Add your name and call on the Government to refer them to HMRC for investigation.
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James Stafford @jpstafford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Shaun Edwards finally lands England coaching role after joining Red Roses www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/s...
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Shaun Edwards finally lands England coaching role after joining Red Roses
Defence guru Shaun Edwards will take his first post in women’s rugby after being brought on board as a consultant by England head coach John Mitchell
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@elbiffamark @elbiffamark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
As a Man Utd supporter for 40 plus years, I thought the Glazers plunged Utd to the depths of shite owners but far play to Radcliffe he has really lowered it. Happy to avoid paying UK taxes but happy to take government money. A truly obnoxious wanker
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ReMona Lisa - News Reader - @thebookwormturns.co.uk · 18/09/2026
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corkbeer.bsky.social @corkbeer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A pint of Murphy's 170 th Anniversary Whisky Cask Stout. €6.70 in The Shelbourne Bar. Only 1 keg per pub it seems. When it's gone it's gone as they say. Cheers all.
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Could not even get close to putting this better myself. Few things grind my gears than people being brainwashed because they CBA to spend 30 seconds fact checking. This starts with the BBC. There are simply not enough hours for you or I to combat the deluge of misinformation online.
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Very nice to hear a sane voice from Piddington. Serious respect to this woman, who is apparently already being othered by more bigoted villagers.
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Claire #FBPE ☘️ 🍉 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🐝 🦮🇮🇪🇧🇪 💙💚 @fbpech.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
For yrs, Stephen Lennon has asked supporters to trust him and fund him. A Ch 4 Dispatches investigation, made with HOPE not hate, has raised serious questions about his finances. I’ve added my name calling for a full investigation. Will you? secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/199860/... Please s & sh 🙏🏼
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CALL FOR AN HMRC INVESTIGATION INTO STEPHEN LENNON
A year-long Channel 4 Dispatches investigation has raised serious questions about Stephen Lennon’s finances. Add your name and call on the Government to refer them to HMRC for investigation.
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The “fraud” allegation against Arday is gone. Regular “fabulist” is fading. What is left is his paranoid reaction to the two academics hounding him for three years — calling the police, engaging Carter Ruck. “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you”
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
If Labour can continue preventing dangerous crossings, whilst getting the decrease in crossings into public psyche without the performative cruelty, they may just disarm Reform's most potent weapon. Next step: more safe and legal routes amongst other things. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Footage shows migrants attacking police trying to stop small boat crossing to UK
Footage shows migrants attacking French police who attempted to intercept a small boat launch
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Marina Purkiss, "188 articles on this man, Jason Arday, who was not a public figure, over 9 days" "It was a blood sport for The Telegraph, The Times, The Spectator" "They have blood on their hands for this man"
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Enjoyed this piece by James Ball in #TheNewWorld. I suspect most of us know a family member or friend who mirrors exactly what had happened to Cleese. Completely brainwashed by algorithms and right wing media. #politics app.thenewworld.co.uk/story/160763...
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What the hell has happened to John Cleese?
The genius comedian backs Rupert Lowe and shares racist memes – he’s turning into Basil Fawlty
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Claire #FBPE ☘️ 🍉 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🐝 🦮🇮🇪🇧🇪 💙💚 @fbpech.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... We must have plans for food shortages: to stockpile tins (difficult for ppl in poverty), create community gardens where everyone contributes, after 🏫 /lunchtime gardening clubs 4 kids, guerrilla gardening. And most importantly - how to live more environmentally.
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Britain's scorched fields mean a food crisis – and the government is ignoring the one measure that would help | George Monbiot
This summer’s extreme weather and wars in Iran and Ukraine have made our need for food stockpiles more pressing than ever, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
If this makes you as angry as it should: take some action. Join.greenparty.org.uk
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Have a Beautiful Tuesday
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Chu-Let-The-Dogs-Out✊🏾💚🇪🇺🇬🇧🇳🇬🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @chumantastic.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A restaurant owner offered me a free calamari appetizer if I gave him a good review on Yelp.. It was squid pro quo.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I can’t believe we’re still having a debate about whether there’s a trade off between job creation and measures to green the economy. There isn’t. The evidence was clear years ago - a green economy creates far more jobs than the fossil fuel economy it replaces. Come on Labour, catch up …
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Government contracts to require job creation instead of green targets under new rules
Louise Haigh says taxpayer money must benefit local communities amid backlash from environmental groups
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Just finished #Entitled by Andrew Lownie, and christ. I've always been apathetic towards the Royals but these two make it near impossible not to argue for the dissolution of the Monarchy. Well researched and written, you get the picture very quickly. #Booksky #Royals #UK
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Zack 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"
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
My column on how capital becomes a death cult. Faced with a choice between profit and human life, the radical right chooses profit. Then it tries to persuade us that mass death is what we want. It's the new phase of climate denial: accept your fate, earthlings. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Murderous heat, an endangered food supply, decimated landscapes: embrace the Mediterranean life | George Monbiot
As climate disaster stares us in the face, the radical right says ‘Embrace the Mediterranean life’. Embrace death, more like it, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Having decided to watch the corresponding film a couple of weeks ago, decided to give the book a read. Can recommend. Authored by Lee Miller's son, Antony Penrose. #Booksky #Summer #Photography #ww2
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Everywhere I look today I keep seeing: 1) deadly wildfires ripping through our communities 2) people desperately trying to get by as energy costs soar 3) record oil & gas profits When will we see that these three things are connected? www.wsj.com/business/ene...
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Big Oil Is Reaping Rewards From the Chaos in Energy Markets
ExxonMobil’s earnings doubled and Chevron posted its highest quarterly earnings on record as energy prices soared during the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
What a refreshing change to technocrat Starmer.
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Brilliant book, thoroughly researched by Sinclair McKay. Having visited the city plenty of times following my adopted football club, great to have the time to learn about its history. 🔴 ⚪️ #booksky #summer #berlin
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Suella De-Vil Shadowy spokesdemon for learning stuff @suellade.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Excellent It’s about time Parliament worked together to try to make Britain a better place Instead of all the endless sniping, bitching and back stabbing
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
100% agree. Almost as bad are those of a LAB persuasion using this as a "gotcha moment" to try and paint GRE and REF in a similar light....
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I have a modest proposal for a new tax. It involves a deck of cards and a monkey throwing darts. Here are the rules:
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 19/07/2023
Under a Binface government, anyone who doesn’t accept human-made climate change as fact will be sent back to school, from Year 1 right the way to A Levels, to see if anything goes in the second time round. #VoteBinface
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Geraldine Coggins @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
This seat doesn't belong to Labour for us to "steal". It belongs to Greater Manchester. This Thursday we have a chance to run this wonderful city-region for people, not profit, by voting Green as your first preference vote. www.newstatesman.com/politics/gre...
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The Green plan to steal the Manchester mayoralty
The Prime Minister has left a vacancy that Zack Polanski's party would love to fill
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Guido Schmidt @narkerns.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Yes. #writingcommunity #WriteSky #BookSky
A cozy bookstore filled with shelves and stacks of books, overlaid with a social media post by Allyson Cagle. The post reads: “If I ever feel bad about spending $ on books, I just tell myself I’m supporting a writer whose parents told them they’d never make any money.”
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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The UK can reverse its fertility decline (unlikely), accept lots more immigration (very difficult), join the Single Market (possible but not for now), focus all its effort on a few growth sectors (hard to see). Otherwise it will be pretty poor. Look, I don't make the rules.
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Enjoyed this article in The New World when my paper popped through the letterbox earlier today. #music #newworld #arts app.thenewworld.co.uk/story/159768...
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Why philosophers can’t explain the power of music
The Proms is a reminder that the stirring quality of organised sound defies all reason
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
On Monday Jeremy Hunt declared the UK has got much wealthier since the 1980s #GMB: "The Joseph Rowntree Foundation says more than half of families who are not claiming benefits are now struggling to make ends meet" How many food banks did we have in the 1970's, Jeremy?
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Urm?.....
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I'm thinking we need some sort of prominent, nationally available tally for each time senior news sources, purportedly 'in the know', get stuff like this wrong. Just so we can see how much they are 'in the know'. If a source keeps providing incorrect information, I'd pretty quickly stop using it.
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Candice Holmes @candiceholmes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
#GoodMorning. GBNEWS can keep chasing outrage, but people care about bills, housing and the NHS—not Westminster drama. Starmer has stepped down. Now Andy Burnham must deliver. Less noise, more results.
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I really hope not! 🤞
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Predictable nonsense calls for a GE from the usual sources in the newsrounds this morning. Can we call it news anymore, or just propaganda?
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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Wayne Rooney speaks for everyone.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Why is women’s work so often neglected within traditional economic theory? How have pensions become affected by gender? Why does the gender pay gap still exist? This weeks podcast with Dr Daniella Jenkins - Executive Director of the Womens Budget Group. youtu.be/9zeGy4BNOhY?...
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How The Economy Is Rigged Against Women | Dr. Daniella Jenkins
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
If you’re wondering why UK press has suddenly woken up to Farage, please read this. It’s because: Brexit. The r/w press refused to scrutinise the money behind Farage & the lawsuit against me scared off the rest. But this isn’t a new scandal. It’s the same one I’ve been reporting on for a decade
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Dave M @daveryan96.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Unbelievably predictable. Not happening, you've got 3 more years to hold together your handful of MPs and avoid going to jail, Nige. Cut your losses and leave us be.
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