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Taught HE for over 25 years, Art School Dep Head/Film/Media scholar/programmer/cinemas/cult/horror/ gothic/folk horror/music/clubs/neighbourhoods/audiences/gentrification/Scala Cinema UCL+KCL Lived opposite Grenfell Tower over 20 years 💚 W10 to WKen London

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 11h
Another Durham Reform councillor with an eye for detail... Reform UK Councillor Christine Blatchford, Durham put on her Register of Interests for the council that she's a member of 'Free Speech Nation'. Would that be the GBNews talk show? Surely that's a Freudian slip of Free Speech Union.
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 5h
Reform UK Councillor Sharlene Tooley, Westoe ward has broken rank over Reform UK-led South Tyneside Council's decision to close all 10 Stanley's nurseries.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
At a time when the most influential leaders of the U.S. need to stand up loudly and clearly for the rule of law, they are leading the charge in the opposite direction. But not Jack Smith. Kudos to him for continuing to be a much needed voice of clarity.
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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 22h
Why did Eric Schmitt fuck up his gotcha moment so badly? No one involved considered the possibility that Jack Smith attended a women’s basketball game. A MAGAt undone by misogyny. Not at all surprising.
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 14h
Reform UK Council Leader dined at CEO's hotel before £215k hiring www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Norfolk council leader dined at CEO's hotel before £215k hiring
Reform UK's David Bick says he cannot recall meeting Dennis Bacon at the luxury venue.
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Greymane 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @greymane54.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
To all those in the UK who support farage / reform / restore, this is what they want for the UK, a US type health care system. The most disfunctional in the developed world.
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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Most state attorneys general released Meta from Cambridge Analytica-related claims as part of the child safety settlement. New Mexico wasn't part of that deal, and a jury there just found 26 of 29 past claims about Cambridge Analytica, hate speech and misinformation willfully deceptive.
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Eight Years On, Cambridge Analytica Scandal Catches Up With Meta in Santa Fe
A jury found that Meta—then Facebook—misled the public in statements about Cambridge Analytica and its policies on hate speech, violence and misinformation.
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Why might that be, Telegraph?
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Schools forced to shut amid burst Thames Water pipe ‘leaking 750 litres a second. TW infrastructure has average age of 79 years. Industry average is 56 years. 40% of TW assets are over 100 years old. Profits siphoned-off, investment neglected, execs rewarded, customers fleeced
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Schools forced to shut amid burst Thames Water pipe ‘leaking 750 litres a second’
Leak causes outages and low pressure in parts of London and Surrey, affecting 6,000 properties and leaving some without water
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Farage honks his mouth off about ongoing police investigations, when told not to. His Welsh leader is in prison for taking bribes from Russia. He whips up riots. He’s in bed with Trump, foreign money, crooks and crypto billionaires…. A massive problem with national security is Farage himself.
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'We have a massive problem with national security': Farage challenged on Fairford speculation
Reform UK leader told his social media followers the five men arrested after an RAF Fairford situation were "Iranian nationals". Sky's Rob Powell spoke to him after it was confirmed the men arrested are British nationals.
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James Trundy Verrill @jamestrundyverrill.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 29/09/2026
It's been 155 days since Trump said Iran's oil infrastructure would spontaneously explode in 3 days due to the U.S. blockade
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 28/09/2026
BREAKING: At least six (I'm hearing 8) prosecutors - including Kurt Olsen - have QUIT the "Grand Conspiracy" case in Florida overseen by Judge Aileen Cannon. I know this is the Daily Mail, but there are well-placed sources. Waiting for more developments. www.dailymail.com/news/us-poli...
dailymail.com
Trump 'grand conspiracy' case in crisis amid mass exit
Trump loyalist Kurt Olsen has resigned from the 'grand conspiracy' probe in Miami, along with at least six other prosecutors assigned to the investigation.
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Sam Bellamy @sambdesk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This? The national debt has risen $3.8 trillion since you returned. Or this? Inflation is 3.4%, up from 2.76%. These? Gas is $4.49/gal avg. up from $3.10, and diesel is $6.48/gal avg, up from $3.70. Or this? Grocery prices are up 3.4%. Ohhh. It's this, isn't it? Your personal wealth is up $3B.
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Kristi @kristikp71.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is not the boast he thinks it is.
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AgentJoeMcJoe 🇺🇸 @joemcjoe11.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trumpy is still doing incredibly stupid shit and he loses most of the time, because he's a total idiot.
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Sunderland Lollipops @sunderlandlolly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Did you know that a Farage Reform govt intends to scrap the NHS? The private health care system he wants to introduce would cost you £10,000s, like the US, where getting ill can bankrupt you. #ReformUK #Labour #GreenParty #Newcastle #SAFC� #NUFC
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“The president has repeatedly exhibited bizarre conduct in the public eye. Not only does that include taking naps during public events, but also erratic behavior, slurred speech, appearing lost or disoriented, and sporting mysterious bruises.” newrepublic.com/post/215938/...
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bluethru.bsky.social @bluethru.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Every damn day
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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Journalists observe this on a daily basis, and not one of them asks the question: “Why.”
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 28/09/2026
Meanwhile, billionaires are making money hand over fist, concentrating and hoarding their assets while shrinking the economic pie for the workers who build their products. trib.al/mf6wjoO
trib.al
Trump Says We Have the “Best Poverty Numbers.” What?
It’s unclear what Donald Trump even means here.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 27/09/2026
At least 79 kids have been harmed by tear gas or pepper spray during Trump’s immigration crackdown. In most cases, they were going about their days when officers shot chemical munitions near their homes and schools and into their cars. (Published May)
propublica.org
Kids Are Being Harmed by Tear Gas, Pepper Spray Under Trump. There Could Be Long-Term Consequences.
In several cities, judges have chastised federal immigration officers, saying they used excessive force. One former DHS leader called ProPublica’s findings a “bright red flag.”
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Jay Kuo @nycjayjay.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
No wonder he’s mad at Politico’s reporting. It exposes what he’s up to, as the press ought to. Story: buff.ly/KTQvAPm
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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Alternative hed: A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns. This Time, You Paid For It.
A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, Now Brought to You by the Government The ad, which experts said could break federal law, shows President Trump vowing to "expel the warmongers" from the government, even as he wages a war with Iran.
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Scott Lemieux @lemieuxlgm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Using taxpayer money for this C-tier fash shit is appalling in principle, and it's disgraceful that regime-aligned networks are taking the money. But as political tactics this ad is amazingly stupid. "This election should be a referendum on whether Trump has been able to end the wars" OK!
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DarkMatter2026 💙🇺🇸 @albs2024.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"“The president and his administration have gone from breaking the law to trampling it,” said Norm Eisen, a former White House special counsel for ethics and government reform... “The prior ad was bad enough, but this one openly repurposes prior political conduct.”" www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...
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A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, Now Brought to You by the Government
The ad, which ethics experts said could violate federal law, shows Mr. Trump vowing to “expel the warmongers” from the government and fight the “deep state,” even as he wages a war with Iran.
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
MAGA, he’s playing you for a fool.
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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"Paid for by the US Government": Trump is using taxpayer dollars to air pro-Trump TV ads, including a 2024 campaign ad. A GOP senator says no public official, including Trump, "should spend public money on private ads for themselves." @baylisswagner.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...
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A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, Now Brought to You by the Government
The ad, which ethics experts said could violate federal law, shows Mr. Trump vowing to “expel the warmongers” from the government and fight the “deep state,” even as he wages a war with Iran.
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The fact that this was *previously used as a campaign ad during the presidential campaign* removes any real defense as to its purpose. Its not a public service announcement. Its a campaign ad that has become state propaganda.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 27/09/2026
Beyond the fact that it’s incredibly illegal and corrupt to use taxpayer dollars to run political ads on television, there’s another problem with re-running old ads like this: the messaging only reminds everyone what a fraud you are.
Black-and-white image of Donald Trump standing in a hallway from a recent ad he ran on TV with taxpayer funds. White subtitle text on a black bar at the bottom displays what Trump’s voiceover says in the ad: “we will expel the warmongers from our government.”
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M-A.Stay’Legit™️🇨🇦 @bagdmilksowhat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
He just took credit 😂😂😂😂😂 Spoiler: A random woman called 999 at 1am to report suspicious looking people in vehicles. This POS had nothing to do with it.
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celticjade13.bsky.social @celticjade13.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Quick question: What's the goal of this fraud? They're on the insurance rolls but don't get health service so they're paying and don't cost anything. What do these people think they're trying to accomplish?
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TallyAnnaE ☮️🌊 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🦋🐸 @tallyannae.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
McDonald is flat out stupid. Someone needs to explain "insurance" to him. He clearly doesn't understand how it works. NO ONE IS OBLIGATED TO USE THEIR INSURANCE! But it should absolutely be there when needed.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Elias Law Group is currently litigating 85 voting and election cases in 41 states.
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 27/09/2026
He’s got numbers nobody’s seen, facts nobody can verify, and confidence nobody can explain.
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He has no idea what AI is His handlers really messed up on this. He is going to keep wanging on about it in complete ignorance making an utter show of himself He just has no idea
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Maddow slams the Trump administration after whistleblowers shared new information with House Oversight Committee Democrats, exposing conditions inside ICE facilities in Florida.
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OPSECtarian @oposectarian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I think some people in the UK still may not realize how slavishly reform mimics Trump, whose explicit message was “only I can fix America” and whose “plan” consisted of nothing but slogans (and, often, the denial of plans they actually had) — all tailored to resentful people looking for a scapegoat.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Today, in lying: Trump: “The arrest in the UK was fantastic. Working with Britain, it was an amazing job. “We had them under investigation. They were looking to do big damage to our fort, and working with the British worked out great. “We had them under view for a long time, and we got them.”
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On this day in 1994, the Clinton administration's heathcare reform plan was declared "dead" by Congress. Over 30 years later, the US is still the only industrialized country without universal healthcare. This should be a national outrage.
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Abbiistabbii @abbiistabbii.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We are getting a little bit too comfy with Chuds marching down streets and causing riots and doing pogroms.
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David Graeber Institute @davidgraeberinst.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Alt text describes images for blind and low-vision users, and helps give context to everyone.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 26/09/2026
This is an entirely new phenomenon because before the vaccine, most women who survived measles were immune because they had it when they were young. But now, idiots who refuse to get vaccinated are giving birth to babies with measles. Two babies have died. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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America had wiped out measles. Now babies are infected at birth.
Congenital measles has rarely been seen in the U.S. That’s changing as vaccination declines and more pregnant women become infected.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Censorship is alive and well in the American tech oligarchy. 🇺🇸 www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
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🦋 𝕮𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖘 𝕿𝖍𝖔𝖗𝖓𝖊® @thorchrs.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
👇🇬🇧🇮🇪 "Drumcree Orange Order march goes ahead after almost 30-year ban" #TheTroubles #Belfast
independent.co.uk
Northern Ireland live: Thousands of protesters block Drumcree Orange Order march
Late night approval of loyalist march along the largely Catholic Garvaghy Road in Portadown has been described as ‘madness’
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Ham der kammerat Bo @bo-stefan-nielsen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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news.sky.com
Orange Order march latest: PM calls for 'calm on all sides' as protests block controversial Orange Order march
Protesters have blocked a nationalist road in Northern Ireland after the High Court in Belfast allowed the Orange Order to march. Follow the latest below.
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Abbiistabbii @abbiistabbii.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Hello, this court order tells me that I must scream horrific abuse and slurs into your face. You are not allowed to stop me, if you try and stop me, you will be breaking the law and will be arrested, and the police cannot help you. If I do not get to do this I start burning things.
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Crispbap @crispbap.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Great framing from BBC here on the ongoing 'divisions' between bloodthirsty fascist maniacs who want to live in a cave made out of taig skulls and eh, people who aren't like that.
bbc.co.uk
Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland
The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.
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Andy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
What happens on the Garvaghy Road in Portadown has ramifications for Northern Ireland, Ireland and UK politics. If the PSNI (police) force a path through the nationalist residents and protect a loyalist triumphalist hate march ('Orange parade') along the road, it could spark widespread unrest.
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Lauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Sectarian tension in Northern Ireland was already rising, driven by anti-immigration mobs Now old wounds are re-opening elsewhere. Garvaghy Road was the flashpoint in the 1990s. It bodes very ill that we’re back to this point www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
theguardian.com
Northern Ireland live: controversial Orange Order march in Portadown delayed amid huge protest
Large crowd blocking route march was due to take in Catholic enclave of largely Protestant town
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