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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
If you're wondering what the real threat to "election integrity" is, it's billionaires.
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I am very uncomfortable about calling bits of software “agents”. They have no more real agency than a wind-up toy.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Failures of privatisation. Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs Foreign-owned RM doesn't meet letter delivery targets even after regulator lowered them. Postage: 1st class, £1.80, 2nd class 91p. When privatized in 2013: 1st class 60p; 2nd class 50p. Poor service at triple price. Customers fleeced.
bbc.co.uk
Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 head office jobs
The postal service firm wants to cut the head office and other jobs by the end of 2027.
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Edward Elderman @elderman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Europe is corrupt, stupid, and incompetent. Over the decades, Russia has successfully recruited heads of state, heads of spy agencies, and entire political parties. And this is still the case today, 12 years after the 2014 Crimea invasion and 4.5 years after 2022. theins.press/en/news/297947
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Former German intelligence head arrested on suspicion of espionage had traveled to Russia at least seven times
Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office has reported the arrest of August Hanning, the former president of the country’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND), on…
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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Repost by @Rainmaker1973 RT by @Rainmaker1973: No one was there to tell him that it was impossible Click to see original repost
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 19/09/2026
A new mega poll by YouGov reveals that an overwhelming majority of constituencies want to rejoin the EU. Only 4 constituencies were not sure. It’s time to put EU membership on the table. bestforbritain.org/uk-membership-mo…
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A reminder that the "generosity" he refers to here follows Nigel Farage announcing Crypto tax policies that would net them both hundreds of millions of pounds in additional profits
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 16/09/2026
Christian Nationalism is not Christianity. It is an organised political project that uses belief to decide who belongs here and whose voice counts. We have been warning about it for years, at times as a lone voice. We won't stop. Find out why: humanists.uk/2026/09/16/c...
humanists.uk
‘Christ is King’ protesters: Why we won’t stop calling out the threat of Christian Nationalism
On Saturday 5 September, hundreds of men in black, their faces covered by balaclavas, blocked the roads into Dover and surrounded the port for hours. Then on Sunday, they did the same in Portsmouth.…
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David Kaye @davidakaye.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
this piece highlights three key points: (1) trump admin actively opposes AI safety reg; (2) zuck & others essentially say trust-but-don't-verify; (3) the industry is in disarray in the face of public hatred of them/their opacity/their clear self-interest/their public disavowal of responsibility.
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‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation
US vice-president’s comments come as former Anthropic researcher revisits recent claim AI could destroy humanity
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Paul Z. Walker @pzwalker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The greatest prison people live in, is the fear of what other people may think. #naturism #nudism
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 14/09/2026
Suella Braverman says she wants to see every child in every school in England (including non-faith schools) made to sing Christian hymns each morning, and says there will be ‘consequences’ for schools that refuse. Add your name if you DON'T agree with Suella. humanists.uk/action/keep-...
humanists.uk
Keep Christian Nationalism out of our schools
Reform UK wants to force every school to sing Christian hymns – and says there will be ‘consequences’ for schools that refuse. Add your name and help us defend inclusive education. Reform UK has unvei...
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026
Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
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Dr Victoria Bateman @vnbateman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Where art history meets economic history: “Women Artists and Artisans in Venice and the Veneto, 1400-1750” 📚, edited by Professor Tracy E. Cooper. The first publication to result from an exciting new research program. Can’t wait to see how the research unfolds. #econhist #venice #womenartists
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David Colquhoun @davidcolquhoun.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I can think of NO justification for cryptocurrencies. It's a tool for money laundering and tax evasion. Why else would people want to hide the sources of money? And making a handful of people very rich. #ReformUK want to encourage it! I wonder why?
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began. Accompanied by huge rise in household energy bills, record profits, shareholder dividends and share buybacks. Higher inflation, business costs will push more people into poverty. Must levy 100% windfall tax on excess profits.
bbc.co.uk
UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
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Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Two tier policing. Arrest retired folk peacefully protesting genocide in Gaza. Allow right wing thugs to block streets and ports. I know which group presents the real threat to democracy and the so-called “British way of life”, which these vigilante bullies preposterously claim to be defending.
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Charles Daney - Naturistplace, Revitalizing Naturism @charles23.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
My books on poliovirus and the race between Salk, Sabin, Kiprowski on the vaccine
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NakedPastor @nakedpastor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Gloria Steinem just passed away. RIP! 😢🧡😢 So I thought I'd share one of my feminist cartoons that pokes the patriarchy.
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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 03/09/2026
Would be cool to live in a society where the prevailing belief *wasn’t* that existing in public means you are by default fair game for pervs, harassers, and tech companies.
gizmodo.com
Smart Glasses Are Facing Bans in Public Spaces
Hamburg doesn't want you using smart glasses at pools or on public transit.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“The decade of low growth has partly been the result of BREXIT and the sooner the party opposite accepts that the more we can start to face up to Britains future” Prime Minister Andy Burnham #PMQs 👏
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
​Russia invaded Ukraine. Ukraine is defending itself. Blaming the victim of aggression because their self-defense is inconvenient to you is... a choice. A morally rotten choice.
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Anil Dash @anildash.com · 02/09/2026
I just realized that I had missed the chance to dunk on this piece of shit the other day with his 2012 email to me.
Dear Mr Dash,
I strongly suggest you delete the tweet mentioned above. It is highly defamatory and I intend to pursue an action against you for it from the UK unless you take it down, as it has the potential to baselessly damage my reputation and that of my business. Should you decline to participate in the concomitant suit, you would likely be denied entry to the UK for a period of ten years.
You may be accustomed to bullying those you disagree with on Twitter, but I imagine few of your usual antagonists are venture-funded media businesses. You dismiss me as a troll at your own peril.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best, 
Milo
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Jo Michell @jomichell.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Probably too much to ask but it would be useful if we could keep in mind that this is a global bond sell off and therefore unlikely to be driven by UK policy.
A more sensible FT headline about global bond markets and inflation.
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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Grab the moments in life. Nothing is wasted. Sometimes you just need to reflect on where you are and let the moment become alive. Stop - look - listen 🙏🏻
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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This 👇.
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InfiDale @infidale.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I am shocked at how many Christians are speaking negatively about Dolly. I guess she was just a little too Christ-like for the MAGA Christians.
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Paul Z. Walker @pzwalker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A politician has a solution for each problem. The solution is simple, clear and wrong. - Anonymous Good morning. #QOTD
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NudeForMe @nudeforme.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Be your true self #nudity #nude #naturist #naked #naturism #nudebeach #fkk #nudism #nudist #topfreedom #bare
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Sitting on a corn flake @grrlscientist.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A full third of registered voters failed a freakin open book test because THEY ARE FUNCTIONAL ILLITERATES and TREASONOUS IDIOTS
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Melissa Combs @melissacombs.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
But.. but what about the rights of some out of town diesel driving idiot to pollute London with their dirty old car www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study finds
Researchers find capacity stunted by pollution restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zone
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Nigel Farage who was literally given a £5 million gift by a crypto billionaire wants to end "something for nothing" Britain
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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The fact that our media is constantly terrible does not mean that state control of the media would be a good idea. I’m not sure how often this needs to be repeated.
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Learn Dirt @learndirt.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Soil is the planet's most valuable, yet most neglected, resource.
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Why was the Jason Arday story broken by a racist blogger and not the mainstream press? Because Times Higher Education was intimidated off the story by a letter from notorious libel firm Carter-Ruck. I'm publishing the letter. Its central claim may be false.
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Dr Kat Day (she/her) 🎃 🌑 @chronicleflask.katday.com · 13/08/2026
It’s Thursday 13th August 8:35am BST, and the election is currently ongoing. Polls have not closed. I’ve screenshotted this from the Bluesky ‘Trending’ news page because I’m sure it’s going to be removed, but it’s extremely problematic that it occurred at all. How has this been done and who did it?
Screenshot from Bluesky “trending” page:

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1. Farage wins Clacton seat
Count Binface also stood; Reform UK's biggest donor faces scrutiny over Kremlin ties.
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Timnit Gebru @timnitgebru.blacksky.app · 13/08/2026
🔇 🔇 🔇 My book, Deep Unlearning, is now available for preorders! I don't know how people write so many books because this one took a lot out of me. It turns out, I had a lot to say 😂, with editors cutting out 50k of my words 🫣 ✴️ You can now preorder it at www.simonandschuster.com/books/Deep-U....
Cover of my new book, Deep Unlearning: The Rise of AI and The Radicalization of a Tech Idealist. 

There are two concentric circles in the book, the left being circuits in black an white, and the right being a bunch of dots with orange accents. The cover background is cream. And the words are written in black except for "Un" which is in orange.
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Esheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
People are more outraged at Arday than the many many scandals that have occurred recently that have cost people’s lives, Grenfell being one. Is society okay?
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Paul Marshall, the co-owner of GB News, has tripled his hedge fund investments in fossil fuel companies in the first quarter of 2026 to £2.1bn. They're a propaganda channel cashing in on destroying our future. Always follow the money.
Zack Polanskis four biggest climate claims explained and why experts disagree
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Bob Berwyn @bberwyn.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I really wanna know who decided it would be OK to brutalize a coconut like this ....
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Esheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
£10 billion covid funding which is unaccounted for, has received less scrutiny, than Jason Arday.
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Clothes free life @clothesfreelife.com · 10/08/2026
That is often the response but here's is the thing biases aren't good or bad they just are. And erybody I mean erybody has them that is how pur minds work. It is the behavior that stems from our unrecognized and unacknowledged biases that are the problem.
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
NEW: The latest reporting on Arron Banks pretends he’s sprung from nowhere. I’m not the one being gaslit here. You are. open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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The Invisible Women
We're here. You just can't see us. And that's a problem for you, not us
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📌 ICYMI — Reform Council Leader’s Firm Advised £95 Million Project Which His Own Council Is a Partner… — @josiahmortimer.bsky.social Cllr Paul Mackings' consultancy has advised on the South Tyneside College relocation since 2021 and his firm gave £111,000 to Reform UK weeks before he stood as a…
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Reform Council Leader’s Firm Advised £95 Million Project Which His Own Council Is a Partner…
Cllr Paul Mackings' consultancy has advised on the South Tyneside College relocation since 2021 and his firm gave £111,000 to Reform UK weeks before he stood as a candidate
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Companies linked to deforestation, corruption and human rights received “sustainability-linked” loans. Over 100 banks gave them $31bn. Barclays, HSBC, Standard Chartered, Crédit Agricole, Rabobank and Bank of China profiting. Govts do nothing but will bail them out
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Major banks’ providing billions in "sustainable" loans to deforestation-linked companies
Global Witness found companies linked to deforestation and human rights violations still able to access “sustainability-linked” loans
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Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Too big and too important to tax, pt 94 bit.ly/4fZARBF
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UK bank taxes could jeopardise investment, warns Citigroup boss
Dame Jane Fraser, chief executive of America’s third-biggest bank, said she is ‘worried’ about the rate, which is higher than in other major financial centres
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Wessex Water defends £80,000 pay rise to its CEO. WW loses 20.9% of its distributed water to leaks. Dumps sewage in rivers. Has criminal convictions. Customers fleeced. But CEO rewarded for failures. Nothing will change until profit motive is removed.
bbc.co.uk
Wessex Water defends £80,000 pay rise for CEO Ruth Jefferson
Wessex Water says the pay rises to £670,000 brings Ruth Jefferson "closer to market benchmarks".
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