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Laurence Braithwaite

@laurencepb.bsky.social
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Communications professional, road safety campaigner and a seeker of truth and justice. No pasaran!

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The revelation that Sunak has paid £1M in tax in the last 3 years 0.13% of his £720m wealth. While the average person has paid about £45k or 14%, 100x as much. Should open your eyes to just how much and how blatantly the rich dodge tax
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Seriously people. If you're not using www.realtimetrains.co.uk You are seriously behind the curve if you use trains.
Realtime Trains page for real time departure times for New Street Station on the evening of the 21 July.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Samuel L Jackson calls out Argentina for racism in viral post after 2026 World Cup final
irishstar.com
Samuel L. Jackson calls out Argentina for racism in viral post after World Cup
Samuel L. Jackson has called out Argentina for its history of racism in a viral post shared after Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain on Sunday, July 19
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
♥️✊ @sutrbirmingham.bsky.social tribute in honour of the life and legacy of Maz Saleem, a tireless campaigner, fearless activist, and devoted friend. A powerhouse of social change who dedicated her life to fighting racism, Islamophobia, and injustice—but also a woman of immense warmth, joy & vitality
standuptoracism.org.uk
Remembering Maz Saleem: A Fierce Voice for Justice and a Light in Every Room - Stand Up to Racism
It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we honour the life and legacy of Maz Saleem, a tireless campaigner, fearless activist, and devoted
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Wow. Result. Viva Espana 🔥🎊🎉⚽
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The game has just become beautiful again 🙏🏼 Spain 1 Argentina 0
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
This world cup final is an absolute farce. Spain just scored. End of.
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I have never despised a national football team as much as I have despised Argentina in this world cup final. Absolute toxic thugs 😡
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Looking back at the England/Argentina game and seeing how violent their rugby team is, there's a very strong argument to suspend Argentina from ALL international sports events until their behaviour improves. Their players are behaving like criminals not players.
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Continuing abysmal treatment of Craig Guildford by the media & authorities. He made the right call & didn't need to use AI at all as Maccabi Tel Aviv fans have the worst history of violence & racism in the world. We dodged a bullet and I am eternally grateful www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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Police chief forced out over Villa Park fan ban gets £58k payout
Craig Guildford, who retired from the force following pressure over the decision to exclude Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa Park, has received a five-figure sum
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Des @desdelboy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Hydrating
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Right. We're in position and we're ready 🎯 Oh, yes, the black olives... Just making up for the fact that there's no black in the Union Jack 😉 #stgeorgespizza
Pizza made up like a St George's flagCooked pizza Pizza made up like a St George's flag
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Tala Abu Matar was killed by a bullet fired from one of 23 30 metre high cranes that the Israeli military had erected along the 'yellow' line. It wouldn't surprise me if the IDF are selling access to wealthy psychopaths to kill civilians just like the Serbs did in Sarajevo.
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Kerry @kerryyellow.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Cardoons on the allotment
Vibrant purple artichoke  thistle with a bumblebee feeding on pollen.
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Rhiannon Lockley (she/her) @illdoitanyway.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Mural of Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers eating orange chips
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Outside painting earlier before the sun came round and heard trains passing. Such a reassuring sound. A city breathing. Unlike the sound of vehicles. A city suffocating.
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Rapacious private equity has ripped the heart out of the UK. A key element of its MO is covering its tracks so it is a difficult story to tell & investigate. Another reason why cooperative/mutual ownership is so important. Accountable & transparent, it complements public services 🤲🏼🤲🤲🏿
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
TIL about the 5,000 Solar panels added to the Lake Muttsee dam to form the largest alpine solar plant in Switzerland at 2500m above sea level. The plant has been fully operational since the end of August 2022. The AlpinSolar project produces around 3 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year.
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The largest alpine solar plant in Switzerland
On the Muttsee dam wall of the PSW Limmern, Switzerland's largest alpine solar power plant is being built. The 2.2 MW system supplies 50% of the electricity in winter.
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Stephen McGann @stephenmcgann.uk · 06/07/2026
Loving Henderson's contribution last night. Got a sideline booking, injured his wrist on an advertising hoarding, and had to be given oxygen. All without actually playing. :-)
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Either Farage is finished or the UK political system is finished. It really is that simple.
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
This is a Michelin level restaurant recipe: www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/crea... Just give the rice an additional 10 minutes at step 3 and DO NOT HOLD THE PAN LID HANDLE as I just did. It is f*****g painful & requires holding your hand under running cold waters for 10 minutes. You have been warned ☠️
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Creamy beetroot risotto
This vivid risotto is simply baked in the oven, so there's no need to spend lots of time at the stove stirring
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Severn Trent Water company doubles CEO reward plan to £3.1m despite anger over water pay. Reward for what? 400m litres of water a day lost to leaks. Sewage dumped into rivers for 200,000 hours Customers fleeced No reservoir built since 1989 £12bn paid in dividends Must nationalise water.
theguardian.com
Severn Trent doubles CEO reward plan to £3.1m despite anger over water pay
Increase to long-term incentive plan means James Jesic could significantly outearn predecessor Liv Garfield
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English Ahead of England’s next World Cup game, Love Letter to England celebrates what English people have in common. You can contribute a 60 sec message to the project www.national-conversation.ox.ac.uk
theguardian.com
‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English
Ahead of England’s first knockout game of the World Cup, Love Letter to England celebrates what English people have in common
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
OK. Let's hear it loud and clear 📢 RAISE THE COLOURS DOT NONCE DOT MURDER DOT HITANDRUN FORWARD SLASH PRISON
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Adam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Britain's pavements are not for sale. Pavements are for people. It is not acceptable to prioritise private commercial interests over the needs of pedestrians, especially people using mobility aids. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
theguardian.com
Ministers likely to support law change to allow delivery robots on England’s paths
Exclusive: Safety campaigners concerned about plan for widespread deployment on already crowded pavements
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The Dispatch @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🚨 We are hiring a Staff Writer for our Birmingham team 🚨 We are seeking an exceptional writer capable of documenting the stories of Birmingham and the West Midlands through agenda-setting, high-quality reporting.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Financial pandemic: £1 in every £11 spent on UK public contractors goes to private equity £24.4bn of public spending on contractors went to PE PE profiteering destroyed town centres; devoured water, vets, energy, dentistry, social care, rewarded by govt PE exec income taxed at capital gains rates
theguardian.com
‘Financial pandemic’: £1 in every £11 spent on UK public contractors goes to private equity
Almost £24.4bn of government money went to private equity-run firms in year to April 2025, Guardian analysis shows
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
People are being written out of all transactions with most companies. People without digital skills are being locked out paying a premium on all transactions. People with generally the least income paying the most for vital services.
Hi Laurence, you can set up a policy online. You can also contact our New Business team on 0330 0600 600, however, there is a one off £12.50 contact centre fee added to the premium.
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Leo Hickman @leohickman.carbonbrief.org · 24/06/2026
++BREAKING++ Leading climate scientists in the UK have written to senior editors in broadcast media - and OFCOM and IPSO: "To express our concern about recent media coverage of extreme weather, climate change and net-zero and to urge you…to inform public audiences of the scientific links"
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Incredible news item just on BBC News (channel 231) with first hand accounts from a doctor of the targeted injuries to children inflicted by the Israeli military in Gaza. 12.41pm on Wednesday 24 June. Quite a long & detailed interview for the BBC.
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Still chucking at the use of the word 'emotion' in the same sentence as 'Keir Starmer' 🤣🤣🤣
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Socialising loss, privatising profit and rewarding failure. This is precisely the type of blatant injustice that powers the rise of the far right www.theguardian.com/business/202...
theguardian.com
Royal Mail boss’s pay package triples to £6.9m despite profits slide
Martin Seidenberg, chief executive of parent company IDS, handed payouts after takeover of UK postal service
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 23/06/2026
Exactly 10 years since the Brexit vote, the verdict is in.
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
This is a great article 🤣 alpacas & shenanigans - what is there not to like. 'The Chepstow Labour member said: "Tents are naturally not soundproofed so any shenanigans going on inside will be heard in the wider vicinity."' www-walesonline-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.wale...
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Campsite scrapped over noisy 'shenanigans' inside tents disturbing neighbours
A glamping site proposal in a field home to alpacas near Abergavenny was rejected by councillors who feared residents of a nearby property could suffer increased noise
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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Our kids would be safer if they'd banned Land Rovers instead of Instagram.
bbc.co.uk
Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash
Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau outside a school in 2023.
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John Lipponen 🇫🇮 🇦🇹 @lippoenen.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Our road is shut in the middle and it is so so nice. No arseholes hairing up the road with their illegal exhaust modifications. No commuters shaving 1 minute of their journey by rat running. Just for 3 days & I wish it was forever.
Road and pavement closed with barriers
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This is an incredibly detailed blog by Michael Rosen documenting his actions against hateful Labour Against Antisemitism directors who not only threatened his reputation but also his (& his family's) safety michaelrosenblog.blogspot.com/2025/08/two-... You have stand up against bullies ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿
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UPDATED The story of how 3 directors of Labour Against Antisemitism - and friends - have dealt with someone they object to (me) (adapted from Facebook posts)
This is now a story with in several phases. It is not in chronological order because this blog began with me reposting a response to somethi...
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Remembering waking to the terrible news of the Grenfell fire and meeting people living and working in the shadow of the tower who felt so unheard. It’s devastating nine years on, that people still face fire risks and justice for Grenfell’s corporate and regulatory failures remains unresolved.
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
I think once you resign yourself to the fact that you are walking/cycling/driving in a city (Birmingham) that has some of the most dangerous & lazy drivers in the world, things are suddenly a lot better for you. Counter-intuitive I know but when you accept that you're in a war zone you survive.
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
My first in a series of World Cup collages for @theguardian.com 👇 www.theguardian.com/football/pic...
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Katherine @wordwatcher.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Tory Legacy 1980 onwards govts sold council homes at deep discounts. Many tenants sold cheaply acquired houses. Some made profit of £200,000+ 41% of the 2.8m houses cheaply sold now let in the private market Home ownership down from 71% in 2003 to 64.5% now. Social housing in deep crisis.
leftfootforward.org
The housing crisis is manufactured. We can end it.
Wage cuts and the right to buy are to blame
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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
What an absolute disgrace. A FIFA-certified referee being denied entry to the United States purely because he is Somali. The World Cup is meant to bring people together. This is racism, plain and simple. Shameful. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
bbc.co.uk
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan to miss tournament after being barred from entering US
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Jeez. Just listened to Juliet Lamont's experience as an Israeli prisoner after being illegally abducted by the IDF as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Appearing on the Katie Harper show, Juliet recounted the torture & rape & administering of unknown drugs 2 flotilla members youtu.be/5RX-voB7KjI
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Israel Injecting Protestors With UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE
YouTube video by Katie Halper
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
This is a great simple cake recipe. Just pimped it by adding thinly cut chunks of rhubarb (1/4 to 1/2 inch) covered in flour so they don't sink to the bottom www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lemo...
bbcgoodfood.com
Lemon drizzle cake
It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
So, 'Last of us' wasn't too far off the mark ☠️
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Des @desdelboy.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Morning all Photographer Edwin Smith, Whitby roofscape 1959.
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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Day after day. Week after week. Month after month. The IDF burn people alive. Israel needs to be TOTALLY economically isolated. Download apps like 'No Thanks' so you can avoid funding genocide nothanks.vercel.app
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