Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 17hIncredible scenes as @novaramedia.com’s Michael Walker questions Yvette Cooper over her decision to proscribe direct action group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. To date, her policy has led to nearly 4,000 arrests of peaceful protesters under the UK Terrorism Act. (29/09/26) 98147
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%BusinessGreen @businessgreen.bsky.social · 14h'We have to act': Government unveils £79m funding for tree planting and local nature recovery businessgreen.com/ne... 022
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Jane Lytvynenko @janelytv.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I stumbled on this documentary, Atomic Cafe, while thinking through how war thrusts forward technology and propaganda. The doc is a compilation of U.S. propaganda about the atomic bomb from its creation to its ultimate potential conclusion. A deeply affecting work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jwp...youtube.comThe Atomic Cafe Documentary (1982)YouTube video by History Changes 43710
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%CLondoner92 @clondoner92.bsky.social · 29/09/2026📋🚲 London Mayor Sadiq Khan has outlined plans for a London-wide dockless e-bike licensing framework, subject to Government legislation. The proposals aim to improve safety, tackle poor parking and replace borough-by-borough rules with consistent standards in London now. Read more ⤵️ 113
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026If you had a free national social care service, it wouldn’t be an inheritance tax, it’d be an inheritance protection tax - a means by which inheritances weren’t burnt through by the current care lottery. There’s a way to make this appeal to self interest. 1245
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This serves as advertisement for Alex Gibney’s documentary, Musk, opening October 9. Pass it on.hollywoodreporter.comThe Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing “political” content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing. 3024021496
John Ranford FB99% @johnranford.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Total capture if UK politics by Murdoch continues... 110
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026This is a low key tragedy. A broad consensus torched by a handful of ideologues and opportunists who do not even understand what net zero target is and why it was adopted. The reality is temperatures will continue to spiral until we reach net zero or civilisation collapses, whichever comes first. 28743
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%brendan b. coke @brendancoke14.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The Guardian. Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics | Clive Lewis. His new appointment is more than just a private career choice. It sends yet another signal to a weary public about just how far the rot www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comTom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics | Clive LewisWhen a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trust, says Labour MP Clive Lewis 154
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This is what Ikea are supporting by advertising on Talk: actionstorm.org/petitions/ik... 55828
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%BusinessGreen @businessgreen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Miliband: The UK will pursue climate action as a 'national security imperative' businessgreen.com/ne... 143
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%BusinessGreen @businessgreen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Government pumps over £100m into National Cycle Network businessgreen.com/ne... 032
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Matthias Eberl @eberlmat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Turns out they didn't really tell the truth when they said that British citizens living in the EU had nothing to fear from Brexit. In the meantime Stuart, Moynihan, Elliott and Morrissey have been promoted to the House of Lords. 56227
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Andrew Ramsay @andrewramsay.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Fuel duty needs be *raised*, not cut even further! Why do we insist on pandering to drivers this way? From the OBR Nov 2025 fiscal outlook: "The total cost of fuel duty freezes from 2010-11 to 2026-27 has risen to £120 billion". £120 BILLION left on the table just to placate drivers is ridiculous. 1362
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%bedfordterrier.bsky.social @bedfordterrier.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Sorry guys this isn’t the answer Government needs the tax People need lower prices for energy The world needs cleaner fuels Promote alternatives improve our energy balance and stop pandering to corporate greed 0582
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 20/09/2026Petrol and diesel prices are higher than they've been for a long time and people need help now. 91208
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Tim Wakeling @timwakeling.co.uk · 20/09/2026Doesn't look like I'll be going back to supporting the Lib Dems any time soon. 201
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%John Barry @profjohnbarry.bsky.social · 18/09/2026'Store food for climate shocks'-UK Environment Secretary ...up there with UK PM Burnham's response to the UK wildfires...ban disposal barbeques...both exacerbated by the climate crisis, but this government is not addressing root causes of these crises theecologist.org/2026/sep/10/...theecologist.org'Store food for climate shocks'Environment secretary warns people in Britain to store food for weather emergencies. 162
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%John Henry @priveteye.bsky.social · 17/09/2026This is terrorism, not holding up a placard supporting Palestine Action - but this. They are actually terrorising RNLI volunteers. 03718
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Liverpool Comrade ☭ @liverpoolcomrade.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The guy who was Corbyn's deputy now works for Palantir. The revolving door working exactly as it was designed to. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comFormer Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins PalantirPeer takes full-time position at the controversial company as it fends off pressure from both Andy Burnham’s government and Sadiq Khan 072
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Alternative headline would be Exxon raises expectations of rolling global climate catastrophe. www.reuters.com/business/ene...reuters.comExxon raises 2050 global emissions forecast, sees slower coal declineThe world is at risk of falling behind in efforts to reduce carbon emissions by 2050, ExxonMobil said in its annual energy outlook published on Thursday, as the burning of coal could decline at a slo... 0238
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Reform UK should realy have to declare this as a donation in kind from GB News bylinetimes.com/2026/09/17/n...bylinetimes.comNigel Farage Handed Platform by GB News to Defend Reform UK's £72m Donations From Crypto Billionaires"These donations are completely legal," insisted the Reform UK leader as he used his first appearance as a GB News host for six months to dismiss all questions about where his party is getting its rec... 15458138
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 17/09/2026After hearing our evidence, the House of Lords Liaison Committee is today calling for a "comprehensive ban on gambling advertising." Now the Government must act. 363
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026"Billionaire Donors Are Poisoning British Politics – But There Is a Solution" Starmer and Labour had a chance to end a bent system, now being exploited by Reform to allow the mega-rich to buy British politics. They blew it, & more racism & Islamophobia are the result. Peter Oborne for Zeteo UK:zeteo.ukBillionaire Donors Are Poisoning British Politics – But There Is a SolutionKeir Starmer and Labour had a chance to end a bent system, now being exploited by Reform to allow the mega-rich to buy British politics. They blew it, and more racism and Islamophobia are the result. 27379107
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%BusinessGreen @businessgreen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026'Tipping points of our times': Commission President warns future EU prosperity to be defined by climate and AI businessgreen.com/ne... 021
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Atul Haria (immigrant) @atulharia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Hey @royalsociety.org, your boy is interfering in UK politics and doing racism again. But you approve of his misogyny, white supremacy and mass murder so this is small fry to you, huh? Bending to fascist billionaires because you lack integrity and a spine - this is your legacy. #SpinelessCowards 122
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The CCC makes the very obvious point about how airport expansion is not really compatible with climate targets (barring drastic changes in fuels, aircraft, and carbon removals). www.businessgreen.com/news/4535799...businessgreen.comClimate Change Committee: Heathrow expansion 'not currently compatible' with net zero targetsIndependent climate advisory body warns government current policies offer 'no credible pathway' to reaching net zero aviation emissions, with or without a third Heathrow runway 1187
John Ranford FB99% @johnranford.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Absolutely chilling. substack.com/@betterstory... 000
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I may have received £72 million, but at least I wasn't given a pair of glasses and some football tickets. 271734342
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%freefalling66.bsky.social @freefalling66.bsky.social · 13/09/2026MR BURNHAM - ACT NOW!!! 225
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%donmercutio.bsky.social @donmercutio.bsky.social · 12/09/2026In a good year Labour or Tories maybe raise £30 to £40 million. In two days Reform have double that give to them on top of millions already given. Essentially they can buy huge ad campaigns and smother everything else. 043
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Raj 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇮🇳💻🖥 (🌻🇺🇦;🇵🇸) @realcainmosni.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I'm puzzled why Burnham back-pedalled on this. Even if it also affects Labour donations, given the clear imbalance of interests, and wealth leaning toward the Tories (or worse, Reform and the ultra-right) it still makes sense to enact a cap/ban. 062
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026What I find fascinating/terrifying is do they really not understand, or do they understand but don’t know what to do and don’t want to admit it? It’s an important distinction, but the failure of much of the mainstream means no one seems capable of interrogating what they really think. 4559
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%John #GTTO #FBPE #REJOINEU #FBPPR @rcamatrix.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Ending the democratic state is the Neo-liberal’s objective. Subverting democracy by buying politicians is a key tactic in this. Underestimating Farage and his ilk echoes the mistake Weimar politicians made when faced with Hitler. Burnham et al are repeating Von Hindenburg’s. This is dangerous.bbc.co.ukReform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches recordCryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne says he has matched a donation from Ben Delo announced late on Friday. 343
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%David Herdson @davidherdson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Just billionaires buying up Britain's politics. Maybe Labour and the Tories will accept there is something to be done here. But even if so, delaying acting has given Reform a £70m+ headstart. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukReform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches recordCryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne says he has matched a donation from Ben Delo announced late on Friday. 253
John Ranford FB99% @johnranford.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The end of democracy. And the government shrugs its shoulders. 000
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 10/09/2026I think what Badenoch meant to say here is: “British employers are dependent on welfare to subsidise a massively underpaid workforce” - particularly when you consider that around 40% of claimants are actually in work. But that’s just me splitting hairs, I suppose. 65980371
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Positive Money UK @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Meetings with banks & finance lobbyists more than doubled under Keir Starmer's government compared to Boris Johnson’s 🏦 Will Andy Burnham keep up Labour's cosy relationship with the City or break this trend? One clear signal would be to #TaxTheBanks 👉 bit.ly/TaxTheBanks Average... 135
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Ed Wilson @eddwilson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026How about an advert fronted by Andy Burnham? #R4Todayrnli.orgRNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution - Saving Lives at SeaThe RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. We do this through lifeboat search and rescue, lifeguards, water safety education and international interventions. 23711
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Nick Norton @quietwun.bsky.social · 08/09/2026More continuity Starmerism under Burnham - Palantir continues to wrap its tentacles around the British state unchallenged. 075
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 08/09/2026This is what I’m worried Burnham means when he talks about Moore devolution 142
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Some further thoughts on the new round of peace negotiations with Putin over Ukraine. Moscow is offering the United States not "peace in exchange for business," but rather "business in exchange for war." The Kremlin is offering Washington major Russian-American deals, access to energy resources, ⤵️ 19225101
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Positive Money UK @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Spotted this weekend 👀 our campaign to #TaxTheBanks 💰 in @thetimes.com 📰 Bank & City lobbyists are in full swing ahead of Andy Burnham & John Healey's first Budget next month - so we need to be even louder. Join 74,111 people and sign & share the petition now 👉 bit.ly/TaxTheBanks 024
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%LBC @lbc.co.uk · 07/09/2026This is @mrjamesob.bsky.social's London. 411539459
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Wonder Why🦆Ducky🦆 @duck-flying.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation If tech firms such as Meta, Google and TikTok did not give the option to turn off algorithms, they should face "substantial" penalties www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comAustralians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislationFirms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says. 20775322101
Reposted by John Ranford FB99%Chris Rivers @chrisrivers50.bsky.social · 06/09/20261/ “Firstly, members of both Reform UK, and traditionally ‘mainstream’ [Tory] Party are significantly more likely to possess dark triad traits of narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy than members of Green Party, Labour & Liberal Democrats” 🧵 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.comPersonality, populism and party: support for ‘dark triad’ leaders in the UKThis article examines whether political party members’ personality traits shape their preferences for political leaders. This is of considerable significance given how many leaders are selected by ... 133