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Tony da Franca 📎 🇵🇹🇬🇧🇪🇺

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Retired graphic designer and IT professional; hobby photographer. INTP, happily married to @annakc.bsky.social. Member of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Apostrophes. Investment offers = block🚫 Born at 317.73 ppm glass.photo/tonydf

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Lorna the Sloven @duffycaramole.bsky.social · 2h
From F/bk
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I miss having a BiL in the wine trade (he’s still around, just retired)
Bottle of New Zealand Mission Estate Jewelstone, 2009
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AshfromEnfield @ashfromenfield.bsky.social · 4h
Absofookinlutely 🤣👇🏽
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Political Cartoon Gallery @politicalcartoon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Mac on #AI @DailyMail – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
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1kr5ur43m.bsky.social @1kr5ur43m.bsky.social · 3h
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SaveDemocracy123 @savedemocracy123.bsky.social · 3h
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James Bowes @jamesbowes01.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
British people unfairly deported from Sweden aren't a natural consequence of Brexit and it's not okay to laugh at. It's a subset of extremist decisions made by a far-right government affecting many nationalities. Mistreatment of immigrants isn't unique to the UK or USA. www.msn.com/en-gb/news/o...
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El Squigg @psychicsquirrel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 7h
A *third* Byline Times journalist has now been barred from Conservative conference – Chief Reporter @josiahmortimer.bsky.social. It comes after Political Editor @adambienkov.bsky.social and the late, great David Hencke were barred last year. bylinetimes.com/2025/10/08/c...
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Conservatives Accused of ‘Trumpian’ Tactics After Barring Second Byline Times Journalist From Conference
The National Union of Journalists described the bans as a threat to media freedom which "undermines the Conservative Party leader’s repeated pledge to fight for free speech"
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Tony da Franca 📎 🇵🇹🇬🇧🇪🇺 @fdb.graphics · 7h
How utterly depressing! Have just received an email from Waitrose advertising the availability of Christmas delivery slots. 😒
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 23h
If people don't want to pay tax to make this country function and help out the rest of society and particularly those who need help most... then maybe they should move to Dubai and stop bleating about it. Really sick to death of it.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 9h
A FlyDubai plane issued emergency signals while heading towards Tel Aviv and IDF jets were scrambled in response. The cause: the two FlyDubai pilots had a brawl.
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Amelia Clark - Lover of Flagons @gingertotty.bsky.social · 8h
Mission statement: I make beautiful &/or silly things to spread JOY It’s my birthday on Saturday so I’d be really grateful if you’d share this in accordance with the scriptures! FANKS x Art Artofnote.sumupstore.com Greetings Dippyfishcards.etsy.com Misc and Tips ko-fi.com/dippyfish/shop #bsnm
Badass wee vamp - available as a card or print at Dippyfishcards.etsy.comSing when you’re winning - a Robin pebble portrait with REAL GOLD BITS  available on artofnote.sumupstore.comCake by the ocean, a Cornwall coast abstract piece from my 2025 St Ives series - available at artofnote.sumupstore.comLovebirds - on a Land of Smiles score page - Art of Note series print - original in honour of my late mum. Available at artofnote.sumupstore.com
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 9h
Barghouti: "Its the moment of the death of the 2 state solution, because the intl community allowed Israel to be impunitive.. & failed to apply intl law.. did not impose sanctions on Israel.. western govts are not only allowing Israel to commit crimes, they supported the crimes"
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Amelia Clark - Lover of Flagons @gingertotty.bsky.social · 9h
Art, culture, music, theatre, etc. all the stuff that takes the edge off this mortal slog - the inevitability of death and our grafting existence. But yeah. By all means AI…
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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 10h
🚨Please help sound the alarm! 👇👇👇👇👇👇
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Dee Lomas @deelomas.bsky.social · 21h
Iran has categorically denied being involved in the petty shop lifting event in Wells, Somerset… #DieselGate
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
These anonymous MPs saying it's 'electoral suicide' to tinker with the triple lock. Exactly the type who got us into this mess: unwilling to lead, unwilling to recognise reality for fear of offending voters, unwilling to solve long-term problems if it presents the slightest short-term risk.
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DanTechnik @dantechnik.bsky.social · 22h
Free social care at the point of need would be transformative. To those claiming Labour is targeting pensioners, please speak to someone currently navigating the current system with their loved ones. This is genuine cradle to grave care, let’s grab it with both hands.
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Outspoken™️ @out5p0ken.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Black folks don’t hang themselves from trees.
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 23h
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 22h
Burnham made Farage seem “angry, thin-skinned… absurd. What we witnessed today was a masterclass in political communication which makes Farage look like an amateur” Finally. The confidence that comes with emotional intelligence. It could make all the difference. iandunt.substack.com/p/burnham-sp...
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Burnham speech: An astonishing moment of radicalism and commitment
It’s easy to be cynical, but it would be false. Something extraordinary is happening here.
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Mr. RB (UK) 💚🇪🇺🇺🇳🇺🇦 @chascroker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Dee Lomas @deelomas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Just imagine that the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense for the USA have intelligence so good that they knew about the ‘red diesel 5’… it’s incredible, isn’t it? Liar liar pants on fire…
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Amelia Clark - Lover of Flagons @gingertotty.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Aye up me ducks… first in the next instalment of Amelia’s Year of art pieces now available… In a Flap. OG artwork/prints of this Mama Mallard + two fluffy waklings from an early 2026 Eden Dock session artofnote.sumupstore.com/product/in-a... #birdart #birds #ducks #ducklings #watercolour #bsnm
Watercolour of Flapping Mama Mallard taking care of her two wee fluffy wakkers with the lovely reflections at Eden Dock
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Gina nd Tonic (Shadow Secretary of the Drinks Cabinet) @georginam2.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Every single time 🙄
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Sam and King Lucy the 1st @kinglucythe1st.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
She won't. It will be her usual mix of condescension, arrogance, and ignorance.
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Sam and King Lucy the 1st @kinglucythe1st.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I am totally in love with this guy. He is fantastic.
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Fil @fsaltao.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our energy bills are out of control. Meanwhile, the banks are making huge windfall profits and paying bumper bonuses. Can you join me and sign this petition calling on the chancellor to introduce a windfall tax on bank profits to cut energy bills? www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Tax the banks — cut our bills!
Our energy bills are out of control. Meanwhile, the banks are making huge windfall profits and paying bumper bonuses. Sign this petition calling on the chancellor to introduce a windfall tax on bank ...
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What fantastic news
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Scientists think Alzheimer’s might be reversible.
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NEWSLETTER: Genetic discovery yields clues toward reversal of Alzheimer's brain damage
Today we highlight a discovery with potentially important implications for future Alzheimer's research and treatments. We also report on an experimental Gilead therapy showing great promise ​against a...
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Godless Hedgehog 🌵 @assembledatoms.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I only just learned that the non-war war, which we won in the first hour but ended again 38 days later as it continued, has been retroactively ended in May while it goes on in September. Also that getting nuked is the only alternative to high gas prices caused by Iran closing the strait that’s open.
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Nick Turse @nickturse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The new Axis of Evil. It's just Canada.
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 22/09/2026
For millions, Terry Pratchett opened the door to a lifelong love of reading. The passage below, from Reaper Man, has always struck us as one of his most moving – a humanist meditation on death and legacy that continues to be read at humanist funerals today. #GNUTerryPratchett
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Reform want to indoctrinate our children. Freedom of (and from) belief is a human right. humanists.uk/2026/09/10/s...
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Reform UK Braverman promises 'consequences' if pupils don't sing hymns
Reform UK has said schools will face ‘consequences’ if they fail to make pupils regularly sing hymns and the national anthem under a Reform government. The party’s education spokesperson, Suella Brave...
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Sam and King Lucy the 1st @kinglucythe1st.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A lot of far right wing politicians in both the US and the UK are going to look really ridiculous if the Fairford incident turns out to be a diesel burglary.
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Steve Norledge @stevenorledge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Good morning Dymvue and all. I’m back on the market today: it’s going to be a hot one. Meanwhile here’s a little video of a pair of goldcrests I saw flirting yesterday. Sound up for their love song. Who says romance is dead? HAGD everyone.
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Kate loves a walk. @katelovesawalk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Having a great time in Rome. This is the first time to Europe for my travel partner. So doing the main tourist sights first. Up at 6 and out for a cool walk before the tourists. #rome #roma
Colosseum at sunrise. Morning sun just touching the upper colosseum Arch of Constantine Arch of Constantine in the distance
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Dear Diary, The police have condemned 'unfounded, malicious speculation' about the RAF Fairford suspects. Fortunately they said nothing about baccy-stained grifters spreading lies to incite anger in a desperate bid to stay relevant"
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Tony da Franca 📎 🇵🇹🇬🇧🇪🇺 @fdb.graphics · 28/09/2026
@sparklykitten.bsky.social good evening, my friend 💜 Nice to see you around. You have had a tough time, but hope you’re in the mend - sending a warm 🤗
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Sam and King Lucy the 1st @kinglucythe1st.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Poor Liz. The living embodiment of Dunning-Kruger. And your regular reminder that, when she worked at Cable & Wireless, her colleagues called her The Airhead.
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Ethel Crimble @ethelcrimble.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Having lived in West Germany during the Baader Meinhof years, and visited East Germany, I'm not so sure!
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Hermit-girl🧦🧣☕ @scottish-rocinante.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Good morning on this lovely day when life has found a way yet again. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hadrian's Wall Sycamore Gap tree stump shows 'encouraging' signs
A thick layer of growth surrounds the stump three years after the landmark was illegally felled.
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Mr Natural @neilmatheson66.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
René Magritte (1898-1967) The Princess of Autumn, 1963. Oil on canvas
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Rightardia @rightardia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Another cartoon
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Tony da Franca 📎 🇵🇹🇬🇧🇪🇺 @fdb.graphics · 28/09/2026
Thieves, thieves, tramps and thieves... www.theregister.com/columnists/2...
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Big AI's content problem: Take the work, keep the money
The more we learn about how AI does business, the more unfair it looks
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Tony da Franca 📎 🇵🇹🇬🇧🇪🇺 @fdb.graphics · 28/09/2026
@mikeo-g.bsky.social Sorry to see you go - did anyone upset you?
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El Howieson @elhowieson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Mark Tolman (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈 🖖 @mtolman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump is a liar and fraud.
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SaveDemocracy123 @savedemocracy123.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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