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FactCheckNI @factcheckni.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
⚠️ When tensions are high, good information matters. Rumours, speculation and unverified claims can fuel fear and real-world harm. 🔎 Check the source. Look for reliable information. Think before you share. Good information can help lower the temperature. #FactCheckNI #NorthernIreland
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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Don't want your private health records handed over to a foreign spy-tech corporation? You have a legal right to object to your health data being used in Palantir’s national database, and by law, NHS England must reply to every single submission.
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Emily M. Bender @emilymbender.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
All of this coverage of AI Doomerism making you anxious? It's nonsense and you can go back to your more pressing concerns. If you want to learn more: buttondown.com/maiht3k/arch...
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What To Read To Stay Grounded Amidst AI Doomerism
Our recommendations for the anxious and perplexed By: Emily M. Bender, Alex Hanna and Decca Muldowney There’s a subculture within the “AI” industry that...
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Stella Creasy MP @stellacreasy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Walthamstow tonight this man chose to abuse my staff member in Orford Road around 7pm- we have reported it to the police and want to be clear I will always press for the strongest penalties for such attacks on both religious freedom and democracy. Please let the police know if you recognise him.
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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 17/09/2026
“In fact, it was the Musk Family Foundation that funded that trip” Matt Shea talks to @luciaoc.bsky.social about Tommy Robinson’s recent trip to Russia after a year-long investigation into Robinson for his new Channel 4 documentary, Tommy Robinson: Where’s The Money Gone?
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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
newrepublic.com/post/215181/... 🚨🚨PSA 🚨🚨 TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW DO NOT USE OR SIGN UP FOR ELON MUSK'S SUPERPAC NEW WEBSITE votesafe.org Elon will be stealing your personal information This is a GRIFT to get your information Again...it is votesafe.org
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Elon Musk Spends Millions Tricking People Into Giving Up Personal Data
Musk’s midterm spending has a sinister ulterior motive.
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DJ Black @djblack21.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Jimmy’s interview with Democratic Senate candidate from Texas James Talarico was not televised because of threats from the FCC so we're hosting their discussion here... youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Do Not Obey. We are Democracy. @zangerliberia.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
What? Am I having a nightmare or is this real? www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/u... #v4v #dv1 #usDemocracy
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A U.S. Citizen Deleted His Phone’s Data. Now He Faces a Felony Charge. (Gift Article)
Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search.
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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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Patrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼‍♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Alright so who did this❓ C’mon own up❗️ Who did this to Farage’s wallpaper from his a/c on X.. and is this really supposed to be what £5 million looks like in cash❓ It’s not funny he’s very sensitive about it and feels he’s being bullied poor dear 🙋🏼‍♂️
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This morning scrolling Bluesky, there is nothing at all in my feed about Putin’s barbaric attack on the Ukraine’s holiest site, the UNESCO protected Lavra so I’m posting this here.
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The Marsh Family @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
There were two tiers of possible response to the express wishes of Henry Nowak's dignified family in the light of his traumatic murder. One humane and empathetic, the other inhumane and exploitative. This version of "Lyin' Eyes" (Eagles) is for JD Vance and those in the second. youtu.be/2J95CTmZUUM
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"Bile and Lies" - Marsh Family parody of The Eagles "Lyin' Eyes" about JD Vance views on Henry Nowak
YouTube video by Marsh Family
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The Marsh Family @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
In the nick of time for the celebratory weekend in the 🇺🇸, here's "Trumpy Doodle" - our 250th anniversary version of "Yankee Doodle" that you can also download as a song on Bandcamp! youtu.be/EnZY_08vnHc #nokings #america250 🎶🚫👑✊
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"Trumpy Doodle" - Marsh Family version of "Yankee Doodle" for the USA's 250th anniversary antics
YouTube video by Marsh Family
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Hawaii just enacted a law that effectively neuters Citizens United. Montana could soon follow suit via a ballot referendum. Here's what you should know about the plans to get Big Money out of politics — and how they could be replicated where you live.
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Could This Actually End Citizens United?
Montana — yes, deep red Montana — has a plan to effectively neuter Citizens United.No Supreme Court ruling or constituti
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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Please retweet.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/05/2026
Trump: "We've taken people that were dead. We had a person given the last rites -- gone, the kids are crying and everything -- and started them on this drug. And the person became better. It works."
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The Marsh Family @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Happy Bank Holiday! Here’s a tongue-in-cheek #parody song about #nigelfarage accepting a massive gift from a #crypto billionaire and then hiding from a #BBC interview - to the iconic tune #500miles of the legendary Proclaimers … We’re calling it: “Five Million Quid” 💰🤑💰🤑💰🎶 youtu.be/z5A0qpWUrfg?...
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"5 Million Quid" - Marsh Family parody of The Proclaimers "(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles" on Farage gift
YouTube video by Marsh Family
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Shortbreadfairy©️ @shortbreadfairy.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Farage & The Tories delivered Brexit Make them own it And yes, feckers voted for it. I don't know if folk believed the lies or wanted to. Or were wearing their exceptionalism on their foreheads🙄 But ffs you fecking damaged us & helped Putin in trying to destroy European Countries 🙄 Vote #SNP1 #💚2
Screenshot of the damage caused by stupid Brexit voters.
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Dame Rainbow Warrior @damerainbowwarrior.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop our MPs drinking alcohol in the Houses of Parliament
There are several bars within the Houses of Parliment, should our MPs be debating and making decisions on our behalf if they have had an alcoholic drink? After all they are at work, studies show that ...
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Sandy Laping @sandylaping.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
If this is you or you know someone with that expertise please get in touch ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Everybody is getting enraged about a fake disability claimant who had to repay £23,000 The billionaires in the UK under pay £32,000,000,000 of tax every year £23,000 is 22 seconds of the tax they avoid In the time you read this Tweet they stole more, and they never pay it back
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 18/03/2026
The Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, Washington DC
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Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · 15/03/2026
Nigel Farage has an important message for Mother’s Day. 58% of women have experienced sexual harassment, bullying, or verbal abuse at work. But Reform seem totally ok with that and want to do away with the protections that hold perpetrators to account. Wonder why?! 🙃🤷🏻‍♀️
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
McGowan: You're saying 46 Americans died, so we should attack this country. Here at home, 68,000 Americans die a year because they don't have health insurance. So, if we're going to spend billions of dollars on something…
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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
In case you missed it: Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on Global Talent and Innovator Founder visas | Colin Yeo
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Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on Global Talent and Innovator Founder visas - Free Movement
The government's Migration Advisory Committee is looking at how well or otherwise the current visa routes for unsponsored highly skilled individuals work.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Senate Majority Leader Thune plans to bring the SAVE America Act up for a vote next week. The measure is expected to fail, but it’s still important to speak up. Please call, message, and reach out to your senators and urge them to vote no.
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Rutger Bregman @rutgerbregman.com · 25/02/2026
What conservatives did to Bud Light in 2023, that's what progressives should do to ChatGPT in 2026. OpenAI is so vulnerable right now. With enough pressure, I think it's actually possible to take the whole company down. quitgpt.org
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 18/02/2026
These two women are suing Andrew Tate, alleging he raped them. Here they visit the social media companies that created Tate. Please share. *one voice altered to disguise identity
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 04/02/2026
I’m sharing Aliya’s entire opening statement. We owe it to her, and those who no longer have a voice, to watch. youtu.be/zrcW8SZtYpI?...
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WATCH: Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen Aliya Rahman describes being detained by ICE
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
🗞️ Some news! The Trump Action Tracker now has a bot that automatically posts new actions to Bluesky, along with link to news story & authoritarian categories. Follow to stay up to date! We are adding about 10 actions a day at the moment 😢 bsky.app/profile/trum...
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Bylines Scotland @bylines.scot · 20/01/2026
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
You may feel helpless — a powerless observer of this hurricane of violence. Please do not succumb to helplessness, despair, or fear. You are needed — desperately. Here are some things you can do. robertreich.substack.com/p/mobilizi…
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 13/01/2026
A Reform government would look to cut funding to the NHS by £26 billion. At the same time, they are looking to give tax breaks to people who can afford private healthcare northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
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Is Reform UK putting foreign billionaires ahead of our NHS?
A Reform government would look to cut funding to the NHS by £26 billion. At the same time, they are looking to give tax breaks to people who can afford private healthcare
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times. But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them. broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
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haydnb.bsky.social @haydnb.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
🚨The Gov could FINALLY be about to end fox hunting for good, by banning trail hunting. But the likes of Farage are criticising the ban. We need to drown them out: sign the petition now to back the ban and tell the Government to hold firm: 38d.gs/trailhuntingdf
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Sign the petition: ban trail hunting for good
🚨The Gov could FINALLY be about to end fox hunting for good, by banning trail hunting. But the likes of Farage are criticising the ban. We need to drown them out: sign the petition now to back the ban...
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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 We all deserve a break from hate to see the bigger picture. Stay strong. Keep safe. Be happy. #MerryChristmas
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 47,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 50,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Nick Reeves #FBPE #NAFO @nickreeves.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
This petition for a public inquiry into Russian interference is now at 25.1k and growing fast. We have to break through the establishment's wall of silence about Russian interference in British politics. Please share the petition as widely as possible. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Dear Bluesky, www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners. We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
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Nick Reeves #FBPE #NAFO @nickreeves.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics. Given Farage's poll lead, this is the most important issue in British politics. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 10/11/2025
Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked. We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design. news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Next week, Reform faces a key by-election in Wales. Yet voters in Caerphilly know none of this. Even tho Reform’s candidate is Nathan Gill’s former assistant. We are at a critical point of failure in Britain. The delay of the authorities, the silence of the media.. 6/
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MsBlueWednesday @msbluewednesday.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
-Where are the arrests? -Where’s our taxpayers’ money? Why isn’t it being clawed back? -Where’s the vax this year for most of us? Is this why there’s this pretence that Covid is over when it quite patently isn’t? How many more avoidable deaths/more LongCovid? open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...
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Billions Siphoned, Donors Rewarded, Democracy Sidelined: The Truth About Covid Cronyism
Russell Scott talks to Adrian Goldberg for the Byline Podcast about his explosive new book, 'VIP Lane: Cronyism and the Pandemic' that reveals what really happened during the UK's pandemic response
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Nick Reeves #FBPE #NAFO @nickreeves.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Please repost if you are antifa. #IamAntifa Antifa in action on D-Day in 1944.
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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 02/10/2025
Calling Reform racist isn’t slander. It’s maths. 20 incidents. 18 months. 1 Farage in a permanent huff.
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DEEP DIVE: How Does Reform Show Its Racism? Let Me Count the Ways
From “target practice” on refugees to burqa bans in Parliament, the tally tells the story better than Farage ever could.
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 01/10/2025
Looks like Michelle Mone is going to have to sell that yacht (from Feb 23)
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 01/10/2025
“Our women, our daughters are scared to walk the streets,” claimed Tommy Robinson at the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally. Suddenly, the radical right seems concerned about women’s safety - but this isn’t genuine care. They’re recycling an old, racist trope. Watch and share.
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 29/09/2025
Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are prepared to roll over to avoid a shutdown. That cannot happen, because it is exactly what Trump wants. Now is the time to fight. Call their offices and tell them. @schumer.senate.gov : (202) 224-6542 @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social : (202)-225-5936
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