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Editor, Londoner, gardener, #FBPE, pro EU, Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦, environment, 🐈, atheist. Trying to do weight training, lol. Please, no DMs

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
'2 year suspended sentence and 200 hours community service/unpaid work' "Imagine the carnage if this guy was brown!......" via We Demand UK
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 8h
Can you imagine the derisory coverage and outright mockery if any other party with single-digit MPs decided to "declare a General Election" and go on a bus tour? Yet when this outlandish nonsense comes from Farage, it is treated as somehow brilliant. "Subscribe to continue..." No thanks. I'm good.
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Nigel Farage campaigning in Southend-on-Sea for the local election in May
Nigel Farage campaigning in Southend-on-Sea for the local elections in May Credit: Geoff Pugh for The Telegraph
Nigel Farage is to “fire the starting gun” on Reform UK’s general election campaign with a nationwide tour beginning next week, The Telegraph can reveal…
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cjd66.bsky.social @cjd66.bsky.social · 6h
#Durham #Council another #ReformUK #Farage #shitshow #r4today www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2659950...
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Reform majority on Durham County Council cut to one after latest resignation blow
Reform UK councillor Aaron Hillam has resigned from Durham County Council after moving out of County Durham - leaning Reform with a majority of just one
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 04/10/2026
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Allison Gill has obtained descriptions of NINE FBI training videos showing agents were instructed to flag Epstein documents containing Donald Trump’s name for supervisory review. The DOJ is still refusing to release the actual videos. 👉 www.youtube.com/live/dYiQOhP...
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A cynical person might ask, of course, why are "young men of fighting age" wearing hijabs? 🧐
Main on Sunday front page: 

"As one of Kemi's top female frontbenchers calls them 'instruments of suppression...
UK HANDS OUT 1,000 HIJABS TO CHANNEL MIGRANTS"
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Paul Hikari @paulhikari.bsky.social · 23h
I hope they're right. www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
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Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results
Incumbent leftwing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro. Follow the latest results live
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Jeremy C-howl @jmchao.bsky.social · 23h
“Why didn’t the normies fix everything in one term? I guess the only thing to do is let the arsonists have control again.”
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Micah @rincewind.run · 23h
man I would like one fucking electorate - one! - to remember that fascism is bad for more than five minutes at a time
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Laurence - highest score ever in the Neasden Cognitive Test!! @laurenceineu.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Well maybe one of the less obscene ones: "Jolly boating weather, And a hay harvest breeze, We'll all swing together, Our bollocks between our knees. We'll all swing together, And do as we fucking well please!"
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 04/10/2026
Germany’s ambassador to the UK, speaking to The Telegraph: "It is, of course, for the British people to decide how close they want that relationship to be. But let me be clear: in Germany you will always find a partner for setting the ambition as high as we can."
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 04/10/2026
🚨 An online tracker by Best For Britain reveals 51 Reform UK councillors have quit, defected or been suspended since May amid questions about Nigel Farage's leadership.
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Blow to Nigel Farage as Reform sheds 51 newly-elected councillors in five months
EXCLUSIVE: An online tracker by Best For Britain reveals 51 Reform UK councillors have quit, defected or been suspended
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Mr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I’m happy for the UK to use the Euro as a condition of rejoining. My worth and patriotism is not dependent on a currency. Those that say otherwise have a fragile identity.
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Waving European Union Flag
ALT: Waving European Union Flag
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
After a robust internal investigation we have found that the rules don't apply to us.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 01/08/2026
We can’t end gerrymandering until we expand the Supreme Court.
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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
The GOP is entering the “finding out” phase of gerrymandering. By the same metric, Dems got almost 40% of the vote in Utah and currently hold zero congressional seats due to gerrymandering
Ted Cruz whining about VA gerrymandering
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Let's ban gerrymandering.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
So, Tories would cancel Erasmus and youth mobility, scrap the SPS deal that reduces red tape, lowers costs and eases backlogs for goods trade and renege on our new energy, defence and security arrangements… Ridiculous threat, ridiculous party, ridiculous people…
Tories would reverse steps to undo Brexit
Alex Burghart, the deputy leader, also says his party is wedded' to triple lock and electoral reform is doomed
Ben Riley-Smith - Political Editor

Photo of Burghart, arms folded, looking absurdly self important
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The artist's name is Nikki Bowers, apologies.
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Gavin Esler @gavinesler.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I do wonder what some politicians are scared of ….
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
'Storm light' by UK contemporary printmaker Mikki Bowers #WomensArt
Print featuring a flock of birds in silhouette flying over a hedgerow in a purple sky
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This. It has always been this. A sitting American president did this. And because he did this, he should have been convicted and put behind bars. And the fact that we never held him accountable for these crimes will forever stain this country. And we may never recover from it.👇
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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
They'll miss the tips.
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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
www.mediaite.com/media/news/f... #USDemocracy #ProudBlue Fox host is stunned as FoxNews Poll shows James Talarico with a 7 point lead on Ken Paxton Talarico’s lead over the corrupt adulterer Paxton continues to grow even with almost $200 million in dark money vainly attempting to prop up Paxton
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Fox Host Stunned By Network Poll In Texas Senate Race, Asks ‘How is That Possible?’
"If you look at that Fox News poll, he's ahead by seven points in the state of Texas. How is that possible?” Earhardt asked about James Talarico
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Hendrik Klaassens #FBPE #BanX #NoAfD #FBR @aurorablogspot.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This is what Lula da Silva says about the fascist in the White House: "Trump needs to realise that he’s in charge of the United States. As for Brazil, I’m in charge here. Brazil has strategic interests and knows how to defend its workers, its businesses and its sovereignty." 1/2
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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
My teacher brother has just informed me that his primary school kids now refer to anything shit or old fashioned as "Brexit". Which has made my morning.
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Left Of Center Orange Hater @leftocorangehater.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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I Am Incorrigible @imincorrigible.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Simon Clarke MP was born on 28 September 1984. That's all you need to know. #r4today
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Your weekend reminder that Nigel Farage wants to - leave the ECHR - repeal the Equality Act - Strip back workers rights - Lift restrictions on exploitative zero-hours contracts - repeal the Renters’ Rights Act which abolishes no fault evictions He is not on your side youtu.be/KxOQRt8PQys?...
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If UK media actually explained Nigel Farage’s policies to the public no one would be supporting him
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I've been a member of the lobby for well over a decade. Not a single one of my lobby colleagues has said a word about the Conservatives banning me from their conferences, without any explanation. Contrast with the US where even Fox News stood in solidarity when Trump banned news outlets he disliked
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Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives Block Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist Ban
The 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
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John Springford @johnspringford.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Now that Andy Burnham has reopened the Europe question, free movement will be at the centre of debate. For @arguablymag.bsky.social I argue that it's a big benefit, not a price to be paid for a better trade relationship. www.arguably.uk/p/eu-free-mo...
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EU free movement is an opportunity, not a threat
Progressives need to rediscover the positive case for immigration
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In short: Fuck that, and fuck them. iandunt.substack.com/p/some-dispa...
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What a week. We've seen the news agenda rescued from the grip of the far-right. We've seen astonishing levels of competence in government communication. And we've seen the outline of a radical policy programme. It's a v.exciting time to be involved in politics iandunt.substack.com/p/some-dispa...
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Some disparate thoughts on a historic speech
For the first time in two years, we freed ourselves from the far-right’s strangle-hold over the news agenda.
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Veronica 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 🇺🇦 🇳🇴 🇲🇽 🇩🇪 🇨🇦 🍁 🇸🇪 🇵🇷 @vero1986.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
How John Roberts Went Full MAGA A revealing article in The New York Times details how the chief justice put his thumb on the scale for Trump to keep him on the ballot and out of jail. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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How John Roberts Went Full MAGA
A revealing article in The New York Times details how the chief justice put his thumb on the scale for Trump to keep him on the ballot and out of jail.
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
France, Spain, Poland & now Germany have all openly stated the UK would be welcomed back into the EU fold. What a difference a week - & a more positive government position - makes. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Germany backs UK to rejoin EU as Burnham moves closer to bloc
The leaders of France and Spain have also backed Britain returning to the European Union
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Braverman blathering on about who can be English, Farage starting his me-me-me tour of the country telling audiences he’ll fix the country in 100 days or they’ll all sack themselves… apart from him… and Yusuf fanboying that racist thug who got refused bail… A moron festival. Come on, UK. Enough now.
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nickinbelfast.bsky.social @nickinbelfast.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Saw this posted on Reddit last night. Digging deeper it looks real. If this is the case it's really getting to the breaking point.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In a matter of days Ukraine has retaken land on the frontline that it took Russia a year and tens of thousands of lives to occupy. Putin is on the back foot and desperate. Ukrainian intelligence says he’s now removed restrictions on the air campaign so they can target schools and hospitals.
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livefromeurope.eu @livefromeurope.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
UK PM Burnham signals possible EU re-entry referendum, citing Brexit harm 🇪🇺 Full story & more European news → www.livefromeurope.eu/tag/9d6a4bcc-… #Europe #EU #news #Politics #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #France
UK PM Burnham signals possible EU re-entry referendum, citing Brexit harm
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GB News @gbnewsonline.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Andy Burnham receives major EU boost to rejoin bloc as Germany vows to help reverse Brexit
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Andy Burnham receives major EU boost to rejoin bloc as Germany vows to help reverse Brexit: 'The UK is an integral part of Europe!'
Stay up-to-date with all the latest political coverage from GB News below
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Nicki @nickinjr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Burnham is right that ‘hope comes from honesty’. That’s why Labour must make the case for rejoining the EU | Sadiq Khan www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Burnham is right that ‘hope comes from honesty’. That’s why Labour must make the case for rejoining the EU | Sadiq Khan
Brexit was a disastrous act of national self-harm. Britain needs EU membership to bring growth and security in an increasingly volatile world, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
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Ukraine Advocate 🇺🇦 @eugenemcparland.eurosky.social · 01/10/2026
President #Zelenskyy 💬 "Our dialogue with the European Commission has yielded positive results regarding the funding of Ukraine’s financial and defence needs in 2026 and 2027. We have established the format, timetable and necessary steps to ensure the full amount is provided.
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Ukraine Advocate 🇺🇦 @eugenemcparland.eurosky.social · 01/10/2026
Going forward, we will coordinate this work and align our actions on a monthly basis. Coordination must be ongoing. Thank you, Ursula! Thank you to all our European partners. We are also preparing further measures to strengthen Ukraine, our defence and our society. Glory to Ukraine!"
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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💔🇺🇦🕯️Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, 749 Ukrainian children have lost their lives. In September alone, russia ki//ed 10 children in Ukraine. 🇷🇺Russia is a terrorist state. 🤡putin is a war criminal.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Polish FM Sikorski: "Kremlin’s assets frozen in Europe are never going back to Russia. They can be used in the future as war reparations or to help Ukraine rebuild, or they can be used now to help prevent further destruction and make future reconstruction cheaper."
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Ukraine Advocate 🇺🇦 @eugenemcparland.eurosky.social · 01/10/2026
On the Day of Defenders of #Ukraine, President Volodymyr #Zelenskyy honoured the memory of fallen Ukrainian warriors. Read more here 📎 www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prez...
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, flanked by two military officers in uniform, carries a large wreath adorned with blue and yellow flowers and ribbons in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, walking toward a memorial wall covered with photographs of fallen Ukrainian defenders during a solemn commemoration ceremony.

Image source: Office of the President of Ukraine

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Uniformed honour guard members in ceremonial attire with gold accents stand in a line at a paved outdoor memorial site; President Zelenskyy kneels to place or adjust a tribute, before a light-blue memorial wall displaying photographs and names of fallen Ukrainian defenders.
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
No wonder Tom voted for Brexit, he thinks Britain is 3,500 miles west of Europe.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A country that will not fix its mistakes is a country that has given up on the future. And Brexit was, it’s now clear, a terrible, terrible mistake inews.co.uk/opinion/brex...
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Kemi 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 conference
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Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives Ban Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist Ban
The 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
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Andy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Insects play critical role in ecosystems beyond just providing food, new research shows
Insects provide protection, sanitation and even shelter to vertebrates, making them a priority for conservation efforts
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John Breslin @cloud.eurosky.social · 30/09/2026
Arya Satheesh, an 18-year-old student from Letterkenny in County Donegal, Invented a Plant-Based Plastic That Removes Microplastics From the Environment as It Biodegrades www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/t...
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This High Schooler Invented a Plant-Based Plastic That Removes Microplastics From the Environment as It Biodegrades
Eighteen-year-old Arya Satheesh created her award-winning Eco Purge to help address the global problem of plastic pollution
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