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Ryan Button @rbillustrations.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

“WE ARE THUNDERWING!” #Transformers

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 29/09/2026

"It is clear that Labour needs the Greens to keep them in check everyday to push them towards the real transformation this country needs." @zackpolanski.bsky.social reacts to the Prime Minister's speech at Labour conference.

HOPE IS NOT JUST A SLOGAN, IT NEEDS TO MEAN REAL CHANGE

ZACK POLANSKI
LEADER OF THE GREEN PARTY

"Unlike his predecessor, we have a PM who talks like he gets it. But sadly like his predecessor he isn’t prepared to break from the powerful and wealthy interests that have created an inequality, affordability and a climate crisis.

Hope is not just a slogan, it needs to mean real change. The speech today had no wealth taxes, no rent controls, no water nationalisation and a strong hint of more North Sea drilling.

It is disappointing that we have a country ready to break from the last 40 years, a Labour government with the majority to do it, and yet what we see are more half measures, reannouncements and tinkering."

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Comic Book News UK @comicbooknews.co.uk · 28/09/2026

There's a new Halloween Special next month from @2000ad.bsky.social and I won't lie... I mainly look forward to these for the next Thirteenth Floor instalment. They'll always be great. Plus, you know the rest will be entertaining too. Need more multi-part Thirteenth Floor stories, though

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Foreign sec Ed Miliband tells people angered by Labour's past approach to Gaza: "We hear you. You were right." (It doesn't, of course, speak to those still concerned about the continued ban and mass arrests re. Palestine Action)

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chiller @chiller.eurosky.social · 25/09/2026

1. I want to know what's on his phone. 2. "This defendant is not charged with an offence of political activism," of course not. It would be inconvenient for whatever part of the British state he belongs to, if this asset were correctly defined as a terrorist, wouldn't it.

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Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after alleged dinghy slashing in Channel

Far-right activist who was filmed appearing to slash boat with blade is refused bail as he denies charges

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Alex Blott @alexblott.com · 20/09/2026

Ok, an update on this. It's made. It works. Now I'd value your input on what people think it should actually DO. I currently have a shortlist of 3 ideas. Welcoming more! Would appreciate a boost from UK #comics folk to get this in front of as many people as possible. #indiecomics #webcomics

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Dara O'Reilly @daraor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's hard to read this as anything other than complaining bitterly about having to do one's job.

Given the change in London politics, Mr Lammy continued: “So for the first time in 27 years, I need an organiser, a community organiser who’s day-to-day in the constituency on doors, with those leaflets, helping me know where the issues are, street to street, neighbourhood to neighbourhood.

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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 07/09/2026

If every statement about Extinction Rebellion had opened with "Climate change is the single biggest issue facing humanity, and we understand why people have legitimate concerns the world isn't doing enough to tackle it…" this approach might be *faintly* defensible. But they didn't, and it isn't.

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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I want the Prime Minister to look into a TV camera and say the RNLI are heroes, that we do not change policy by street violence in this country, and that he expects any criminal action to face the full force of the law. That's it. That's all he has to do.

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Polly Pallister-Wilkins @pollypw.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When I lived in the UK none of my concerns e.g. affordable housing, climate action, increases in welfare spending, scrapping tuition fees, an ethical foreign policy, were ever framed as legitimate concerns. lnstead I was routinely told to fuck off by most political parties for having such concerns.

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M a r c u s 🏳️‍🌈🇧🇧 @marcusjdl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It should be noted the BBC has filed this under “West Midlands” regional news

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Joe B @joeburden.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thank you Peter Cullen. You made countless lives better through being empathetic, kind, and awesome. RIP.

A collection of Optimus Prime toys and models on top of a bookshelf.

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Joe B @joeburden.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

All this talk about The Uprising is reminding me of a short I made: youtu.be/tTQqi2BTMsg?... TBF I don't mind historical inaccuracies in mythical storytelling... but it would suck for Greengrass if the Robin Hood angle is not what he had in mind. That's my point of contention here. #theuprising

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How Prince of Thieves Shaped the Myth of Sherwood

YouTube video by Joe Burden

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Dr Eleanor Janega @goingmedieval.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Fourthly, the existence of the Uprising and the brutal retaliation of Richard II (possibly the worst Richard? Though Richard I has to be in contention.) is an incredibly important lesson about ordinary people pressing their advantage. Power will *never yield* on its own to morality. Show that.

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Joe B @joeburden.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Amazing thread, and at its core is yet another example of why copyright should be modified back to people over corporations.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I have written to the Cabinet Secretary to seek assurances that the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, who was lobbying for the privatised water industry until recently, has had no involvement in talks about the future of Thames Water.

25th August 2026
Dear Antonia,
It is reported in the media today that the Prime Minister has ‘shelved’ plans to take Thames Water into administration.
As is well known, the Chief of Staff in Downing Street James Purnell was until his appointment, the Chief Executive of Flint Global, whose clients it is widely reported include members of the privatised water industry, and Thames Water’s bondholders.
The Times reports that the Prime Minister has been ‘advised by officials’ not to go ahead with special administration. In addition to James Purnell, can you confirm that no other officials involved in this process have links to the privatised water industry, and have accepted no hospitality from anyone associated with or acting on behalf of members of the water industry, including Flint Global, post the departure of James Purnell.
It is especially concerning that the Times reports that the Prime Minister has listened to advice that even the half measure of temporary special administration would be costly and run into legal issues. Of course, this is what advisers and lobbyists for the privatised water industry will be saying and it is the ‘advice’ James Purnell would have been making weeks ago, It is also highly unlikely to be true, given the repeated catastrophic failures of Thames Water, including polluted rivers, sky high bills and water shortages, Thames Water could be taken into public ownership right now and Thames Water would not have a legal leg to stand on.
The public and I expect a proper explanation for this decision, including an update to parliament at the first possible time, and assurances that James Purnell has had nothing at all to

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Joe B @joeburden.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This is absolutely shocking. This is our fucking planet that we're treating like this, all for what? Shitty gen AI and a technofeudalist future? Fuck all of that into the sea, right now. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds

Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully running

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Joe B @joeburden.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Super proud of this video. After 10+ years I finally started selling my comics to the public again, and you know what? It hasn't been all bad. Full story here: youtu.be/WrbTStuMuiw #comics #indiecomics #makingcomics #smallpressday

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How I Started Selling My Indie Comics | Small Press Day 2026

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Jar Of Loose Screws @jarofloosescrews.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Megatron eBay auction is now live 🔥 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/32730245... Never done an auction so will see how it goes. Sb £2 (gbp) Shares very much appreciated ✨ #transformers

A photo of Transformers Animated Megatron traditional artwork. A black and white head shot.

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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 29/07/2026

“Neither the Starmer government, nor Andy Burnham’s, can say it didn’t know”: former Green party leader @carolinelucas.bsky.social on the shocking climate reports the UK government didn't want you to see www.thenerve.news/p/caroline-l...

Caroline Lucas: The shocking climate reports the UK government didn't want you to see. Illustration of a report with much of the text reacted: "Britain's [redacted] water supply, together with its [redacted], are [redacted] etc", over a red image of woodland burning

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James Marsh @jamesotron.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Which group of shitbags funded this?

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Joe B @joeburden.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

If *you* want to pick up the DOPE MEAT Comics #SmallPressDay special edition then this is where to head 👇

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Small Press Day @smallpressday.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

1/ 🧵 It’s almost Small Press Day! 🎉 Here are some of the brilliant events happening this Saturday, 25 July, across the UK, Ireland and beyond. Whether you’re into comics, zines, workshops or creator signings, there’s something to discover👇

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 21/07/2026

Summary of Cabinet Changes that doesn't require you to read a whole article behind a paywall :)

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Joe B @joeburden.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Without saying your age, what’s your favorite movie that came out when you were 18?

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Spider-Man Web Gesture

ALT: Spider-Man Web Gesture

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Chris Bertram @crookedfootball.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Ian Wright saying we shouldn’t forget the way the Iranian team and the Somali referee were treated. Correct.

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James Whitbrook @jwhitbrook.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

you embarrassed me in front of vanessa

A photo of an inflatable Rotta the Hutt costume, which includes distressing human feet sticking out of the bottom, and yet further distressing human hands sticking out of Rotta's armpits.

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Keith Kurson @keithlaugh.love · 08/07/2026

it looks like zendaya has a really long inspector gadget arm

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☀️🌸idspispopd🥀🌙 @bhaalspawn.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Having resigned as MP for Clacton, Nigel Farage will be a candidate in the resulting by-election to see if he can be MP for Clacton. His only confirmed opponent will be Count Binface 🗑️! A joke candidate in the style of an absurd cartoonish villain, Nigel Farage will be representing Reform UK.

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Thomas O’Mahony @gotitatguineys.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The best edit I’ve seen in weeks, you absolutely have to turn the sound on for this one.

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Oliver Bullough @oliverbullough.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

What Trump achieved is remarkable. Having previously been completely indifferent to the US football team, I felt the kind of relief when I saw they'd lost to Belgium as I normally feel when I wake up and see Reform have lost a by-election.

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Samira Shackle @samirashackle.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I have to say, it's making me feel a little insane hearing commentators say Ed Miliband shouldn't be chancellor because of his "ideological zeal" for Net Zero, in a week where temperatures are so extreme that my kids are being sent home early every day and it's regularly 30 degrees inside my house

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Joe B @joeburden.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

When I won't shut up about Starmer's misuse of anti-terrorism powers setting up an awful future for us all? This. This is why.

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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

NEW at the Empty City Getting rid of 6 Prime Ministers in 10 years is a sign of a working political system It is that we keep appointing poor Prime Ministers that is the problem, not that we are deft at getting rid of them: an input issue not an output issue emptycity.substack.com/p/getting-ri...

There is an old adage that a litigator should not be “surprised” (or similar) by what their opponent does in litigation - one may be disappointed perhaps, but one should never be surprised. If a litigator is genuinely surprised by what their opponent does, they are probably in the wrong job.

A similar thing may be said about political commentators who are “baffled” (or similar) by a politician losing substantial support. A number of commentators seem bewildered by why and how the current Prime Minister Keir Starmer has lost political support so rapidly and widely that he announced his resignation yesterday, despite winning an emphatic majority at the last general election only two years ago. Again, if a pundit is genuinely baffled by a politician losing substantial amounts of political support they too are probably in the wrong job.

The answer this blog will offer as to whether losing six prime ministers in ten years is a sign of our political system functioning or dtysfunctioning is that, given each departure was justified, it is a sign of a working polity.

But the constant production of prime ministers who so quickly lose their support is, in contrast, a sign of the system not working.

It is not that we keep getting rid of poor Prime Minister that is the problem, but that we keep appointing them.

It is an input issue, not an output issue.

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Duggertron @duggertron.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

When you really don’t want to be spotted by the enemy, bright orange camouflage is the way to go. Decepticon Cyberjet Hooligan. Reposts appreciated as always. #Transformers #transformersart

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 22/06/2026

I was wondering how our pre-eminent left-punchers were going to deal with the fall of Keir Starmer and it turns out they've decided the reason he failed is mysterious and unknowable.

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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🔴The Real ‘Moral Bankruptcy’ That Brought Down Keir Starmer’s Premiership The Prime Minister promised to restore morality to our politics, but ended up falling far short of his own standards, argues @adambienkov.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/06/22/k...

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The Real 'Moral Bankruptcy' That Brought Down Keir Starmer's Premiership

The Prime Minister promised to restore morality to our politics, but ended up falling far short of his own standards, argues Adam Bienkov

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Scuderia Ferrari F1 @scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

LEWIS HAMILTON’S FIRST VICTORY FOR FERRARI!! 🔥 #F1 #BarcelonaGP

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Scuderia Ferrari F1 @scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

HE’S DONE IT!!! 🤩 LEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA GRAND PRIX!!! 🏆🎉 #F1 #BarcelonaGP

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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 12/06/2026

Today a judge ruled that four Palestine Action activists should be sentenced as terrorists, despite the jury that heard their trial thinking they were on trial for lesser charges relating to criminal damage. This is unprecedented. Anandita Abraham reports for the Nerve.

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Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️ @sharkabytes.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

JUST WILD BEAT COMMUNICATION - 1994/4/7 One of the ads that, if they weren't already glued to Newtype and gunpla mags, would have let Gundam fans in Japan know there was a new show in town: GUNDAM WING! #VideoBytes

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