Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Nigel Farage is to give up his £73,000 EU pension! Sorry - my mistake - he just wants to stop other people having a decent pension. 24908250
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialWill Forster MP @willforster.bsky.social · 25/05/2025With over 2,000 new homes in #Woking having planning permission but no sign of construction work starting, I welcome this announcement by Angela Rayner. The @libdems.org.uk have long called for a ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ policy for developers who refuse to build. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukUnfinished housing sites may be taken off developers under new rulesThe plans form part of a drive to boost housebuilding in England to 1.5 million new homes by 2029. 69116
hellyteach.bsky.social @hellyteach.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Report the facts, not the opinions…. This headline from the guardian- Britons will not be able to use e-gates in EU until October at earliest Could read - Britons will be able to use e-gates in EU by October Nothing is good enough… www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comBritons will not be able to use e-gates in EU until October at earliestDeal will not come into effect until the autumn and will be phased in over six months 010
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialMarc Owen Jones @marcowenjones.bsky.social · 11/05/2025📈🧵1/ When Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, MAGA influencers on X (Twitter) instantly framed him as a "woke Marxist" and "anti-Trump puppet." I analyzed 7,313 tweets in the first 24 hours. Here's what I found marcowenjones.substack.com/p/trolling-t... #HateThyNeighbour #PopeLeoXIV 4339
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Orlin Roussev, Biser Dzhambazov and Katrin Ivanova, three Bulgarians all now convicted of spying for Russia, were present at a Brexit debate in a House of Commons committee room in May 2016. They. Knew. What. They. Were. Spying. For. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukConvicted Russian spies attended Brexit event in ParliamentBulgarians Orlin Roussev, Biser Dzhambazov and Katrin Ivanova attended an event in the Palace of Westminster, the BBC finds. 40872445
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialHenry Morris @mrhenrymorris.substack.com · 26/04/2025Incredible we don't see more of this from the fourth estate. 820459
hellyteach.bsky.social @hellyteach.bsky.social · 26/04/2025I’m thinking it would be useful to see the private costs in the uk rather than free nhs. Would give a better pictures of the differences. We know our brilliant NHS is free, but the US are no where near that, just being ripped off by insurance/ hospitals etc… 020
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/04/2025The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach. Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM 631366708589
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 22/04/2025MPs and peers oppose Donald Trump address to parliament during UK visit. Trump's invitation should be withdrawn. I will vote against his entry into UK parliament; will not attend any function where he is present. A felon, dictator, liar, threat to global peace must not be honoured by the UK govt.theguardian.comMPs and peers oppose Donald Trump address to parliament during UK visitConcerns raised address would be inappropriate because of president’s comments about UK, Nato and Ukraine 68960348
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 19/04/2025Sikh and Punjabi Londoners make a huge contribution to the spirit and success of our city. It’s great to see Londoners of all backgrounds come together in Trafalgar Square to celebrate Vaisakhi. 014713
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 19/04/2025As politicians worldwide scramble to appeal to working people, this city in northern England has a claim to be the birthplace of the very concept of the working class.npr.orgOne city prides itself as the cradle of the working class. Here's whyAs politicians worldwide scramble to appeal to working people, this city in northern England has a claim to be the birthplace of the very concept of the working class. 29709110
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialWe Own It @weownit.org.uk · 19/04/2025In Manchester, where buses have been in public control since January, average fares have reduced by 15%, usage is up 4% on the year, punctuality is up on major routes by ~80%, and revenue is 4% over target. Public control is good start - next stop public ownership! 10252111
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 20/04/2025For Christians, Easter is the most sacred time of the year. It’s a time to come together, with family, friends, and church communities, and remember Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice. I’d like to wish everyone celebrating today a blessed Easter. 01519
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Shut down the youth clubs. Sell off the playing fields. Put up "no ball games" signs. Make public places hostile to teenagers. Then: "Young people, eh? Always indoors looking at their phones." 823912840
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Reeves to make case for trade deal in first meeting with US treasury secretary. Must not sacrifice the NHS; food/environment standards, worker rights. Any deal must be approved by parliament in a free vote. Trade deal with the EU preferable to US. Can't trust Trump. Our future lies with Europe.theguardian.comReeves to make case for trade deal in first meeting with US treasury secretaryChancellor will push for deal that protects British car, steel and pharmaceutical industries amid tariff uncertainty 64808252
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialAlberto Alemanno @alemanno.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Wow. The International Criminal Court has opened proceedings against Hungary for failing to comply with the Court's request to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu and surrender him to the Court, and invited Hungary to provide submissions by 23 May 2025. 9748541416
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialBrilliant Maps @brilliantmaps.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Read my latest newsletter for free here for flight and airport related maps: brilliantmaps.beehiiv.com/p... brilliantmaps.beehiiv.com12 Brilliant Flight Related Maps 031
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Here is “the full version Mr. Abrego's time in the US, using court documents to explain the allegations of gang membership and what actually happened in his case.” h/t Aaron Reichlin-Melnik on Twitter 581844468
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 13/04/2025It's like Badenoch complaining that Lib Dem MPs are good at getting the church roof fixed as if that's a bad thing. Baffling. 721529
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialNancy Levine Stearns @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 13/04/2025✅ DEI Job of the Day Seyfarth Shaw LLP, a law firm with 900 attorneys in 18 offices Senior Inclusion & Diversity Manager “For us, ‘inclusion and diversity’ are more than aspirational words.” “we excel when we cultivate belonging, inclusion, and diversity.” Some law firms aren’t capitulating. 10612149
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 14/04/20252025: Nigel Farage suggests that if it wasn't for him and Richard Tice, Labour would not take steps to renationalise British Steel 2016: That time Nigel Farage told us that the way to save British Steel was to leave the European Union 84762247
hellyteach.bsky.social @hellyteach.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Interesting angle from the guardian… It is difficult to imagine a post-American world. But imagine it we must 000
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialBrexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 09/04/2025In case you missed it ... Here's a damning verdict from the Intelligence & Security Committee regarding Boris Johnson's half-baked report into Russian interference in the Brexit ref. Basically, they didn't even bother looking for any! Surely now it's time for a public enquiry into Putin's Brexit! 651385646
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialTechnology Connections @techconnectify.bsky.social · 09/04/2025boosting because good and we need more good 364184234226
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialNews Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 31/03/2025#GeorgiaProtests, Day 124! The scene in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi tonight. One of the most remarkable & sustained protest movements in modern European history. Non-stop, for 124 days, the Georgian people have been fighting regime violence, Russian influence & authoritarianism. 🇬🇪🇪🇺 (🎥 Ezz Gaber) 19736229
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialThe Independent @the-independent.com · 25/03/2025However, spending on disability benefits is average for Europe. The UK spends 3.2% of GDP on sick and disability benefits, according to the latest budget; just above the EU average (2.8%). 0126
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialDale Vince @dalevince.com · 25/03/2025Maybe this could only happen in the US legal system, maybe not - but it will embolden Big Oil to seek to crush opposition with Lawfare.buff.lyGreenpeace ordered to pay more than $660m for defaming oil firm in protestsGreenpeace has warned it could be forced into bankruptcy because of the case brought by Energy Transfer. 49032
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Reform UK’s Murky Corporate Structure Raises Legal Red Flags, Experts Warn bylinetimes.com/2025/03/24/r...bylinetimes.comReform UK's Murky Corporate Structure Raises Legal Red Flags, Experts WarnNigel Farage's party is structured around a series of opaque companies, but who is really behind them? Josiah Mortimer investigates 14405165
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialEmma Kennedy @emmakennedy.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Well now. 10440127
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Germany urges Britain to rejoin EU customs union Sounds like a plan www.politico.eu/article/germ...politico.euGermany urges Britain to rejoin EU customs unionCall is at odds with UK Labour’s own post-Brexit red lines. 20450201174
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialDale Vince @dalevince.com · 21/03/2025Covered a lot of ground here - my main point is missing though - I am worried about getting bills down and 100% green on the grid can’t do that unless we ‘break the link’ between the price of gas and the price of the wind and sun. www.independent.co.uk/business/lab...independent.co.ukLabour’s clean power push ‘undermined’ if bills stay high, top donor saysDale Vince said if energy bills do not fall from historic highs it ‘will be a stick that Labour gets beaten with’ at the next election. 619639
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialJeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 18/03/2025This is a seminal moment: a Labour government cutting disability benefits. Not just continuing Tory levels. Cutting. This comes after a week of speculation, itself an act of cruelty by a government toying with people’s dignity. These cuts are disgraceful - and they will cost lives. 732694931
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 18/03/2025This seems a constructive approach by W&P Select C'tee chair @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social: acknowledge the issues, welcome the spirit and direction, but ask for a slower pace and more evidence, in order to ensure any negative effects of the welfare reforms are better anticipated and mitigated. ~AA 46717
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialLed By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 17/03/2025Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space. Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations. 529167036991
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 18/03/2025A superb report from CNN (watch it in full if you can) which explains why Chinese and Russian commentators can barely contain their excitement as US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to dismantle Voice of America (VOA) Truely frightening 481096501
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialJohn Graham-Hart @johngraham-hart.bsky.social · 16/03/2025 15464175
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialBrian Goldstone @brian-goldstone.bsky.social · 16/02/2025This is where we are now: An elementary school at Fort Campbell has removed all books from its library that so much as *allude* to slavery or the civil rights movement. The wholesale erasure of history in real time.clarksvillenow.comBooks mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from shelves at Fort Campbell schools - ClarksvilleNow.comAt an elementary school at Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement... 20162782712951
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialMehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 16/03/2025“I Am a Jewish Student at Columbia. Mahmoud Khalil Is One of the Most Upstanding People I Have Ever Met” Absolute #mustread for Zeteo from Jonathan Ben-Menachem, who also argues that “we cannot allow fascists to use the pretext of Jewish safety to attack our communities.” Read/share/subscribe:zeteo.comI Am a Jewish Student at Columbia. Mahmoud Khalil Is One of the Most Upstanding People I Have Ever MetWe cannot allow fascists to use the pretext of Jewish safety to attack our communities. 312797763
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialDonald Tusk @donald-tusk.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Dear allies, the investigation of the Lithuanian prosecutor’s office has confirmed our suspicions that responsible for setting fires to shopping centres in Vilnius and Warsaw are the Russian secret services. Good to know before negotiations. Such is the nature of this state. 8445871683
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Just spotted that the Brexit Party - headed up by Richard Tice - was subject to a 'compulsory strike off' by Companies House. This is serious. Company directors (Tice was one) could be disqualified and "unable to become a director for 15 years...They have failed to act in the right and proper way" 24720331
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Companies are strongly discouraged from listing *another company* as their person of significant control on Companies House filings. It goes firmly against transparency guidelines. Reform UK openly flouts this by listing 'Reform 2025 Ltd' as their supposed 'person of significant control'. 1116291
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 12/03/2025Strengthening UK-Canada relations, one plate of poutine at a time 🇬🇧🇨🇦 421080148
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 11/03/2025“The national risk register, the UK’s official list of 89 risks facing us, barely acknowledges food. It points to just one risk: food supply contamination, & that’s on page 122.” A terrifying wake up call from @proftimlang.bsky.social - Government must read & act👇theguardian.comIf disaster strikes, will there be enough to eat? Britain should be prepared – but it isn’t | Tim LangOther countries are moving fast to inform and prepare their citizens about emergency resilience. The times demand no less, says Tim Lang, professor emeritus of food policy at City University of London 12263111
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialAnnieOck @anneockershausen.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Beautiful! 0278
Reposted by @hellyteach.bsky.socialSooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 08/03/2025OK so now that Reform UK are down to the same amount of MPs as the Green Party there really is no excuse for not giving them the same amount of screen time on current affairs shows. 391844387
