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Hopeful Londoner @hopefulinlondon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Is anyone else sick of miserable dystopian or death-based TV? I don’t want Hallmark pap but I could use something good yet positive

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Ulez has delivered remarkable public health gains in a short period. Sadiq deserves more credit than he’s had for defying Labour pressure to U-turn after Uxbridge. 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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Mitch Benn @mitchbenn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

PLEASE SHARE THIS To the young person (longish dark hair, patterned waistcoat, chinos & DM boots) who left this scroll of papers on the Piccadilly Line train at South Kensington station at about 4.25pm today, I’ve handed it to the station staff at Hammersmith.

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Dominic Minghella @dminghella.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

If the people want to stick two fingers up to the establishment, they can do that by insisting on more transparency, not less.

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The most disgusting behaviour I’ve ever witnessed in public spaces was directed at Sadiq Khan by ‘anti-Ulez’ protesters, who of course received way more coverage, much of it friendly, than the scheme’s incredible success ever will.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The BBC's flagship politics show devoting the whole programme this morning to 'two tier policing'. May as well hand the entire schedule directly over to Elon Musk www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-bbcs-t...

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The BBC’s ‘Two Tier’ Journalism Boosting Reform and the Far-Right

Why is our national broadcaster giving so much oxygen to the racist fantasies of the far-right?

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Dear BBC journalists, you really do not have to 'debate' every far-right talking point that pops up on your X feed. It is not "deeply contentious" to suggest non-white people can't be English. It's racist. The word you're looking for is racist

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

In Doppelganger, @naomiaklein.bsky.social shows how white supremacists assume the victimhood of those they oppress, presenting the evils they do as evils done to them. In Britain, where black people are 7 times more likely than white people to die after police restraint, this is what we are seeing.

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Sir Almaviva @ilcontealmaviva.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The way Nigel Farage has been allowed for years — and continues to be allowed — to get away with anything, and the way the major parties have let him dictate the terms of the public debate, pushing our politics to the far right, is shameful and disgraceful.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

In the face of frenzied right-wing attacks, this government has successfully executed one of the most ambitious climate change projects in the world. Time to give credit where it's due iandunt.substack.com/p/guest-post...

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Torsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Blair putting on full display what is in many ways his special ability - to lay out a political argument grounded in his own view of global trends (globalisation in the 2000s, tech in the 2020s). But… institute.global/insights/pol...

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The Labour Party Is Playing With Fire Over Its Future and the Future of the Country

In this essay, Tony Blair sets out the need for a new agenda for Britain.

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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Tony Blair to be banned from intervening in politics for until he can obtain a new UN Security Council resolution. #VoteBinface #Makerfield

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Andrew Levi @andrewprlevi.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Nigel Farage says of the NHS, “I do not want it funded through general taxation. It doesn’t work”. It does work. And it’s cheap. The “funding model” isn’t the problem. Using the NHS as a political football, and stripping it for parts to enrich cronies, is.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Millions of us are straightforward and honest with our financial affairs. The very least we should demand is that our members of parliament do the same. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding

Reform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift.

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

The pattern people in the progressive space must break (I include myself): I support Leader A; all teams except A are evil. A has disappointed me. I am transfering wholesale huge expectations overnight to B. I support Leader B; all teams except B, especially A, are evil. B has disappointed me, etc.

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Hopeful Londoner @hopefulinlondon.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

This feels like the moment that we need our media to step up and resist Reform’s clear direction of travel towards Trumpism

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

So, Labour tears itself apart to try to stop Farage being our next PM just as he finally faces scrutiny in a monumental corruption scandal which could… and really should…end his political career. I’d go hard on that rather than each other right now guys. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

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Farage says £5mn gift was ‘reward’ for Brexit campaigning

Reform UK leader had previously claimed the money had nothing to do with politics

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Hopeful Londoner @hopefulinlondon.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Why was there no mention of this at all on BBC news?

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Hopeful Londoner @hopefulinlondon.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

A noticeable increase in people saying Starmer has kept things relatively stable, despite other weaknesses. They’re building up to saying it was a terrible mistake to get rid of him - after two years solidly pushing for it

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Hopeful Londoner @hopefulinlondon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Journalists who have done nothing but say ‘Starmer’s days are numbered’ for two years are now all wide eyed and shocked that it actually seems to be happening

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mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

You do realise Labour MP’s that the clamour from all of the media will be for a General election? Which Reform U.K. will win.

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Hopeful Londoner @hopefulinlondon.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

London is much improved since my childhood in the 70s and 80s

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Marlowe_UK @irishdreamer.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Anyone who thinks a replacement for Starmer won’t be subject to exactly the same “purity tests” from the crank left isn’t paying attention. Ditto the media. They want Farage and will relentlessly attack any Labour leader in the same way

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Marie Le Conte @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · 08/05/2026

(I don't believe Andy Burnham can save the Labour party and I am happy for this post to be bookmarked on here in case I've got it wrong)

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Marie Tidball @marietidball.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Ever feel you need more good news? Me too. Here's some brilliant things happening in Britain that you won't have seen in the headlines 👇

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Hopeful Londoner @hopefulinlondon.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

If Farage becomes Prime Minister, I will not blame only those who overtly supported him (including apparently the BBC), but also all the moderates who have joyfully tried to bring down Starmer knowing there is no better replacement. It will be on all of you

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Ruth @ruthr1.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Labour MPs need to realise this isn’t about getting rid of Starmer it’s about destabilising the Labour govt and getting rid of all of you .. for Nigel and his mates ! The media have been on overdrive on this since July 24 .. it’s the latest attempt but not the last !

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Claire S (UK not USA) @csav55.eurosky.social · 17/04/2026

Fgs peeps,this isn't a game show, if Starmer is ousted the media will immediately start agitating for a GE. We can kiss goodbye to the Employment and Tenents Rights acts, free breakfast clubs, Better Start Centre, the NHS and so much more, is that what we really want.

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Bryan @elwick70.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Ideally the President of the United States and the stupidest person on the planet should be two different people…

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Trump is stupid, mad, dangerous, rich, and ridiculously powerful, but most of all ... the stupid bit. That's what should worry us most.

The United States of America has beaten
and completely decimated Iran, both
Militarily, Economically, and in every other
way, but the Countries of the World that
receive Oil through the Hormuz Strait must
take care of that passage, and we will help
- A LOT! The U.S. will also coordinate with
those Countries so that everything goes
quickly, smoothly, and well. This should have
always been a team effort, and now it will be
It will bring the World together toward
Harmony, Security, and Everlasting Peace!
President DONALD J. TRUMP

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Hopeful Londoner @hopefulinlondon.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Two elderly women on the bus, taking full advantage of their free travel, loudly spouting false information about how much money asylum seekers are being given while pensioners are left to starve. Totally surrounded by people of various heritages who had to listen. Really sad and shameful

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

The gulf between what people think of Tony Blair commenting on war in the Middle East & what Tony Blair thinks people think of Tony Blair commenting on war in the Middle East is positively Badenochian.

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

1000 times YES!

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Political people love to debate who the worst modern PM in modern times was but it's unquestionably Cameron. 10 years ago this week he gambled the prosperity and fragile unity of the UK on a referendum on an issue that most people didn't even understand to placate back benchers and fucked us all.

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Hopeful Londoner @hopefulinlondon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I’m far from tribal and have never been a member of a political party. I’ve voted tactically in almost every election. My question now, to all those who seem determined to bring down this Labour government, is if not them, who?

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

People who make billions out of billions are invariably horrible, vicious, abusive, nasty, bitter human beings who think very highly of themselves and their needs and their pile of money and absolutely nothing of other human beings. If the Epstein scandal has reminded us of anything it is that.

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

More integrity in his little finger than his detractors have displayed in entire careers.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 02/02/2026

London continues to lead. Last week we were ⤵️ Recognised as one of the greenest global cities with spectacular green spaces and cleaner air. Named the ‘new Hollywood’ - attracting record investment. Ignore the haters: London is the greatest city.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds

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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

that’s not very free speech-y

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Strange isn't it... the people who actually live in London overwhelmingly think it's safe.... almost like everyone else is falling for a lie

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Stewart Macdonald @mrred8691.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Looking at America in disgust and maybe fear?? Remember that feeling at elections next time In Britain. Reform and Tories both want ICE style deportations and aren’t condemning the violence in America. If you voted reform or Tories last time give yourself a slap,you’ll thank me later.

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Marcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

“Labour are total bastards. They’ve caused all the problems of the past 2000 years. Just paraphrasing UK media, including BBC Does anyone remember this kind of coverage of Tories, when, for 14 yrs, they were lying through their teeth, directing untold billions of public money to their friends etc?

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Sam Bright @writesbright.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

I'm absolutely bloody sick of self-appointed "patriots" claiming to adore Britain while trying to destroy our national institutions – including, this week, our world-revered public broadcaster. 📝 New rant 👇

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The ‘patriots’ who loathe Britain

They claim to love our country, but want to destroy all its institutions...

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mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Severe austerity from 2010 was and is the catalyst the for fear and division we see today.

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Still getting frustrated by people whose 1st response to ANYTHING positive is to come back with something negative or to talk down the positive news. Is that really what you want to be? Someone who sucks the joy out of life at every opportunity. Who is just gloomy & miserable all the time. Really?

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

We flounced out of the EU on the say-so of politicians who lied to us. And what a total shitshow that’s turned out to be. The polar opposite of what they promised. Now the call to flounce out of the ECHR. By the same people. Telling the same lies. Has the country been kicked in the head by a horse?

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