David F. @dfarb.eurosky.social · 4hI solved today’s #Gisnep in 09:09. 🎉 No. 786 | 2 October 2026 gisnep.comgisnep.comGisnep | Daily Quote PuzzleYou Need One More Daily Puzzle In Your Life 000
David F. @dfarb.eurosky.social · 22hI am more and more coming round to the opinion that Britain should join the EEA alongside Norway and Iceland. No need to argue about joining the Euro. 020
Reposted by David F.Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This is the most ghastly story- a “will they, won’t they” debate about whether Tennessee will execute a woman today - leaving her in tortured limbo. The death penalty is abhorrent and should not be allowed in a civilized society. 713718
Reposted by David F.Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Kemi Badenoch condemned Reform's ban on critical journalists covering their conference as "authoritarian", saying her own party would never do the same as "we believe in free speech. We believe in a free press." Now the Conservatives have banned Byline Times from their conferencebylinetimes.comKemi Badenoch's Conservatives Ban Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist BanThe ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press 641049531
Reposted by David F.THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 30/09/2026“That, to me, was an implicit threat. It feels very Palantir. Very Big Brother”: MP @labourlewis.bsky.social reveals Tom Watson has warned him over criticising Palantir By @carolecadwalla.bsky.social www.thenerve.news/p/clive-lewi... 21293178
Reposted by David F.Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It’s pretty nuts. Tom Watson’s very first intervention in his new job at spytech firm Palantir is to write a letter to his former colleague @labourlewis.bsky.social detailing all the times the firm has monitored his anti-Palantir activities 17437180
Reposted by David F.Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026NEW: ‘It’s an implicit threat’. Lord Tom Watson of Palantir writes to one of its biggest critics -Labour MP @labourlewis.bsky.social - to tell him the surveillance firm is watching him. www.thenerve.news/p/clive-lewi...thenerve.newsThey’re saying: we’re watching you’: MP Clive Lewis reveals Tom Watson has warned him over criticising PalantirIn a letter to his former Labour colleague, the peer, who joined Peter Thiel’s AI company this month, writes: ‘You have made the case against the company more or less continuously’. By Carole Cadwalla... 36673446
David F. @dfarb.eurosky.social · 29/09/2026I solved today’s #Gisnep in 04:31. 🎉 No. 783 | 29 September 2026 gisnep.comgisnep.comGisnep | Daily Quote PuzzleYou Need One More Daily Puzzle In Your Life 000
Reposted by David F.Ben Winters @benwinters.bsky.social · 29/09/2026that chatbot doing that unsafe/violative thing is not it 'going rogue' or an 'unfortunate incident of unintended consequences,' it’s the logical and devastating consequences of an unsafe product put out by irresponsible companies that have been conditioned to believe consequences dont exist for them 7788252
Reposted by David F.David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Since I'm not going to Liverpool this year to discuss, a short state of play on UK EU relations and the Labour Party. The very short version - they're terrified. And trying to find ways to avoid the question none of which will work. 1113352
Reposted by David F.Ruthi Brandt @ruthibrandt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026 @anthonybarnett.bsky.social in the latest @bylinetimes.bsky.social "political parties are not dictionaries" #GPconf 282
Reposted by David F.Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the UK population. The govt can do so immediately by increasing income tax-free personal allowance by £3,000. All it needs to do is to end subsidies to commercial banks.leftfootforward.orgThis is how the Chancellor can increase the personal allowance and lift millions out of hardshipSustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population 22506220
Reposted by David F.Liz Webster 🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺 @lizwebster.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Should the U.K. rejoin the EU and reverse Brexit? Get voting! www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic... 131606245
Reposted by David F.Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.theintercept.comDoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam 6574017411812
Reposted by David F.Emma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 25/09/2026🧵 As front-page headlines go, this has to be one of the most misleading I've seen in a long time It's an out-and-out lie But notice the trick they use to get away with it...👀 *They're* not lying - they're just quoting someone else who is👍🏻 In this case, the leader of the opposition🙄 1/33 321005543
David F. @dfarb.eurosky.social · 25/09/2026I solved today’s #Gisnep in 08:26. 🎉 No. 779 | 25 September 2026 gisnep.comgisnep.comGisnep | Daily Quote PuzzleYou Need One More Daily Puzzle In Your Life 000
Reposted by David F.Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 25/09/202625 September 1938 | A French Jewish boy, Abel Bac, was born in Paris. On his 4th birthday, he was deported from Drancy to #Auschwitz. On 27 September 1942, he was murdered in a gas chamber. --- The first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU 16419111
Reposted by David F.Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 25/09/2026You can’t always see pollution, but you can see its impact on our children’s health. This World Lung Day, we're reflecting on the progress London has made in cutting harmful pollution and protecting young lungs across our city. 317747
Reposted by David F.Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · 24/09/2026True words: "And the truth does not become less true because someone with great power tells a louder lie". 8378222
David F. @dfarb.eurosky.social · 25/09/2026Water should never have been privatised. The government should legislate to nationalise all the water companies. That would be one good use of its parliamentary majority. 010
Reposted by David F.Bob Hawkins @bobhawkins.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It’s a bit tricky denying slashing a dingy with a French official on board when you’ve filmed yourself slashing a dingy with a French official on board. #wato 2203
Reposted by David F.Dermot Lynott @dermotlynott.bsky.social · 24/09/2026One of my favourite typos was from the cover page of a student's coursework a few years back 1716923
Reposted by David F.Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/09/2026OMG -- under questioning from Hassan, Trump's FDA nominee Heidi Overton refuses to acknowledge that Trump can ever be wrong about anything even after she's confronted with a specific example of something Trump is clearly wrong about 59350211758
Reposted by David F.Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026🚨NYPD ARRESTS Susan Sarandon. "That's Susan Sarandon there." - @jordanchariton.bsky.social reacts to NYPD Arresting her at an anti-Netanyahu protest outside the United Nations in NYC 12294137
David F. @dfarb.eurosky.social · 24/09/2026Unintended consequences, part 942: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.comIsrael facing water shortages caused by destruction of Gaza’s treatment plantsFive desalination plants shut down for days, while Gaza remains in grip of severe water and sanitation crisis 031
David F. @dfarb.eurosky.social · 23/09/2026I solved today’s #Gisnep in 01:56. 🎉 No. 777 | 23 September 2026 gisnep.comgisnep.comGisnep | Daily Quote PuzzleYou Need One More Daily Puzzle In Your Life 000
Reposted by David F.Islamic Relief @islamicrelief.bsky.social · 23/09/2026At the UN General Assembly #UNGA we've joined 20 faith-based groups to call on states to protect the rights of displaced people and uphold the Refugee Convention in its 75th year 👉🏽 islamic-relief.org/news/unga-interf… 011
Reposted by David F.Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Really shocking to hear Nick Robinson parroting far-right talking points about the government's worthy attempt to constrain Kremlin disinformation I can see why Robbie Gibb would like that but it isn't appropriate for a public service broadcaster #BBCR4Today 03812
Reposted by David F.Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026"The most severe impacts will be when climate shocks intersect with weak health systems, limited access to health care, food insecurity, displacement & humanitarian crisis" #ClimateEmergency = #PublicHealth emergency phys.org/news/2026-09...phys.orgUN warns super El Niño a 'significant' threat to world healthEl Niño represents a "significant" threat to global health, the United Nations warned Tuesday, as the world braces for a cycle of the climate phenomenon predicted to be the most intense on record. 37633
Reposted by David F.Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026A beautifully put example of imbecility 2224
Reposted by David F.Torsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026So much of the right these days have a massive patriotism problem. This guy: - is a tax exile (left long before this govt) - hates his own country while complaining he doesn’t get big enough subsidies from it - laments the manufacturing hit from a Brexit he supported www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBillionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UKIneos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea. 1031369463
Reposted by David F.Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The powers-to-be are tinkering with minor reform of the UK House of Lords. That won't do. I urged the Govt to replace the House with an elected second chamber, subject to constitutional safeguards. Watch the video. 24469169
Reposted by David F.Arthur Snell @snellarthur.bsky.social · 19/09/2026When I see stories like this my only thought is “surely there were loads of jobs you could have taken?” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukFormer Labour deputy leader Tom Watson takes senior job at PalantirThe former minister announced his new role as senior vice president on Friday 1720441
Reposted by David F.Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The Guardian joins the campaign to abolish the state pension triple-lock. Portrays it as a old v young, social security v defence spending issue. Silence on corporate welfare, tax perks of the rich, maldistribution of wealth, low govt spend on state pension, how future retirees will survive.theguardian.comBritain needs cash and everyone knows we should break the pensions triple lock. Where is the courage? | Gaby HinsliffThe issue cannot be avoided any longer. Andy Burnham and his chancellor must face the fear of a pensioner backlash, and find a fair solution, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff 77704372
Reposted by David F.South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Fantastic news Latest records show that #RNLI donations have increased by 5000% over the past couple of weeks after far-right backlash. The RNLI is on track to record its highest annual fundraising total in its almost 200-year history. Donate here rnli.org/support-us/g...rnli.orgDonate to the RNLI and help save lives at seaYour donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here. 11326140
Reposted by David F.LBC @lbc.co.uk · 19/09/2026'Facism thrives when you let it.' Portsmouth RNLI temporarily suspended services after volunteers received abuse following an anti-migration protest. @mrjamesob.bsky.social says it's one of the most 'disgusting' stories he's heard throughout his career. 35707267
David F. @dfarb.eurosky.social · 20/09/2026To everyone observing Yom Kippur, " may you be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life for a good year" שנה טובה וחתימה טובה and wishing you "well over the fast" 010
David F. @dfarb.eurosky.social · 20/09/2026I solved today’s #Gisnep in 06:52. 🎉 No. 774 | 20 September 2026 gisnep.comgisnep.comGisnep | Daily Quote PuzzleYou Need One More Daily Puzzle In Your Life 011
Reposted by David F.Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/09/2026It's very similar indeed to the situation with RT - but given its reach and influence and the active participation on it of UK politicians I'd suggest X is far more dangerous. 1125269
Reposted by David F.+972 Magazine @972mag.com · 18/09/2026+972 condemns escalating threats against ‘NAZA’ directors A campaign of incitement by government ministers and far-right activists only proves how much Israel fears the truth — whoever is speaking it. www.972mag.com/naza-yuval-a...972mag.com+972 condemns escalating threats against ‘NAZA’ directorsA campaign of incitement by government ministers and far-right activists only proves how much Israel fears the truth — whoever is speaking it. 211473
Reposted by David F.Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Time to deport all these fighting age men terrorising our patriotic lifeboat volunteers www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comLifeboat station in Portsmouth forced to temporarily shut after far-right actionRNLI facility had been targeted by activists trying to stop asylum seekers landing in boats from the Channel 1101930552
Reposted by David F.Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Absolutely unhinged response from the Israeli government, trying to revoke the citizenship of people who make critical films about the armed forces. Symptomatic of a national descent into far-right authoritarianism www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.comNetanyahu seeks to strip citizenship from Israelis as threats to NAZA film directors intensifyIsraeli prime minister to pursue new laws as directors of Guardian-produced film face threats from far-right officials and activists 26708244
Reposted by David F.Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A personal story about that phrase “young men of fighting age” applied to asylum seekers. As many of you know I took in a young Ukrainian woman under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. As part of that process, soon after she arrived we were visited by the local authority rep and a Fire Brigade rep. 13459201
Reposted by David F.Tom McEnroe @tommcenroe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026youtu.be/afE05e6n4Zk?...youtu.beBonnie Greer OBE & Nick Griffin, BNP on Question Time 22.10.09YouTube video by I'mPOSSIBLE. 0103
David F. @dfarb.eurosky.social · 16/09/2026I solved today’s #Gisnep in 05:04. 🎉 No. 770 | 16 September 2026 gisnep.comgisnep.comGisnep | Daily Quote PuzzleYou Need One More Daily Puzzle In Your Life 000
Reposted by David F.Soviet Mole @edcarver.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Corrupt thugs, wife beaters, pedophiles, traitors & cocaine dealers all propped up by really, really, thick people. Ladies & gentlemoles, I present you the Russian funded private company masquerading as a political party, Reform UK. youtu.be/gRHlGTifzA8?...youtu.beReform’s Welsh Leader quits his post in Wales (after arrest)YouTube video by Professor Tim Wilson 1134
David F. @dfarb.eurosky.social · 15/09/2026Barnet residents may find this an interesting development! BBC News: Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukReform's Dan Thomas resigns as Wales leader after arrestGwent Police said he was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour. 000
Reposted by David F.Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Canada has a total ban on company/corporate donations. Only individuals who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents can make contributions and it's capped at $1,750 a year. They still have functioning parties and the sky hasn't fallen in. Quite the opposite... www.elections.ca/content.aspx... 419697