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"We have more to fear from stupid people than evil ones" Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children. Some people charged up to £104 extra. Neoliberals routinely moan about regulation but are silent on customer rip-off schemes. If businesses were ethical we wouldn't need regulation.
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UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children
Planned rule change forms part of Burnham’s bid to crack down on the ‘little charges that add up’
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 02/10/2026
Trump calls Cornell ‘a fine school’ as he breaks silence on alleged gang rape case
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Trump calls Cornell ‘a fine school’ as he breaks silence on alleged gang rape case
The president was asked whether the Ivy League school had ‘done enough to investigate’ the alleged sexual abuse
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I prefer not to be forced to have the Daily Mail, Telegraph or the BBC forced down our throats each time I open a Web browser or YouTube.
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I actually agree with Trump on this, of course from very different positions. For one, I don't wish to reward British media most of which is not British owned and that have caused unforgivable damage to Britain and it's people.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 04/09/2026
Reform are backed by dodgy donations. Help us fight for politics that works for you. Donate to the Greens today 👇
Quote graphic from Zack Polanski that reads: 

"There are millions of reasons why Nigel Farage is happy to take money from billionaires, climate science deniers and secret foreign backers, and not one of them is because he has any interest in improving people's lives. 

The Green Party is different. 

We are not in hock to big business or hedge funds, we are a people-powered movement that wants to take on the super-rich and end rip-off Britain.
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We need a government that will be upfront with the public, not parrot fossil fuel talking points. A Prime Minister who will protect our national security and long-term prosperity. He must say NO to more drilling in the North Sea.
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North Sea oil and gas is a test of leadership for Labour and they’re already failing
This summer we reached an inflection point. From now on, people living in the UK will only become more familiar with the real-world consequences of...
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 04/09/2026
Other parties get their funding from their billionaire backers and big business. We do politics differently. If you believe politics should answer to the people, support the Green Party to help us build an alternative. 💚 donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk
A black and white photo graphic with a split screen of Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage, reading 'People powered. Not backed by billionaires' in a green text bubble.
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aidThompsin (live, fridays @ 19:30) @aidthompsin.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
BOOOM it's great to be back... Fallout from the Reform/C4 expose, what it means, how they're reacting; ALSO: Schools got their new TRANS GUIDANCE this wk. FFS: Burnham's decline has started already AND: Tupac Shakur's murder finally solved! AND FINALLY: a Christian Festival has a unique USP
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Received my copy earlier today.
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Count Binface meets the press: GERMANY
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Well everyone will take him seriously now
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Sadiq Khan's hated ULEZ has made London's air cleaner and its children healthier. What this disaster means for populist, patriotic 'dirty air' campaigners on both sides of the Atlantic. Me for @noosphere.app Warning. May contain heavy sarcasm. www.noosphere.app/ulez-mayor-s...
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ULEZ: Mayor Sadiq Khan's Dastardly Scheme to Make London's Air Clean Again Worked
And what it means for patriotic pro-pollution politicians on both sides of the Atlantic
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Guardian ceased to be a serious newspaper for some time.
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Leave them alone.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 21/08/2026
Violence against women and girls doesn't belong to one community. We need universal education on consent, not Government messaging that fuels hatred towards migrants and people seeking asylum.
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Gil Durán @gilduran.com · 21/08/2026
“Any politician who is not speaking about the role of Silicon Valley fascism in the destruction of our democracy is not someone who can be trusted.” Read “Silicon Valley’s Most Dangerous Innovation,” my interview with @capitalandmain.bsky.social capitalandmain.com/silicon-vall...
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Silicon Valley’s Most Dangerous Innovation
Author Gil Durán says the rise of ‘tech fascism’ is putting our democracy in peril – and asks us to imagine a world without billionaires.
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 19/08/2026
The Conservatives' botched Brexit deal, backed by Nigel Farage, caused the small boats crisis. Only we have a plan to fix it through a new pact with our European neighbours.
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Esheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Unfortunately, not of interest to the major media outlets. They are not really interested in the facts, only sensationalist headlines. The real story here is this of course and how white supremacy and white nationalism, has spread and has taken hold of all major western institutions.
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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 19/08/2026
it's not Follow Friday yet but give it a go with @alerts.skyfleet.blue
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Lucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Cambridge leadership allowing the entity to be made a node in a transnational far right project that is working to strip non-white, non-cishet male, non-“Christian” people of their right to exist in the UK itself or in the civic space. The reputation you are working to defend is damaged by this.
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Pacific Antifascist Research Collective @pacantifa.is · 01/08/2026
Here is our full list of all 145 sex pests and sexual predators from ICE and Customs & Border Protection in a single image. The entries outlined in red indicate entries involving alleged sex crimes against children.
A full list of 145 sex pests and sexual predators from ICE and Customs & Border Protection in a roughly 12 rows X 12 columns yearbook style grid with booking photos where available. The entries outlined in red indicate entries involving alleged sex crimes against children. Agencies are noted along with latest disposition of criminal cases.
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Thangam Debbonaire @thangamdebbonaire.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
“A fortnight ago, Reform-led Suffolk County Council voted to rescind motions on climate emergency…and removed references to the climate emergency from council policies, strategies and communications “where appropriate”.”. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Hundreds evacuated after ‘apocalyptic’ wildfire near Suffolk nuclear power station
Major incident declared, with Sizewell B power station monitoring blaze and RSPB nature reserve badly hit
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
If Andy Burnham truly wants to put politics aside to grip social care, the Greens should be at the table. Last month, I sat down listening to the experiences of carers. We need new thinking and urgent change now: m.youtube.com/watch?v=HbJJ...
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The UK Care System Is Broken
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
My thoughts exactly
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I would be very grateful for your crediting this account, if you share this video elsewhere, as it involved having to watch quite a lot of this plank feeling sorry for himself which is quite hard work.
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 22/05/2026
Farage’s hypocrisy. He’s a misogynistic, bullying coward.
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Please help stop the far-right from attempting to destroy equality. goodlawproject.org/s/3bd001
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Stop the far-right attack on equality | Good Law Project
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 08/05/2026
"Today we start the fight back" Zoë Garbett, Mayor of Hackney 💚
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Bristol has so many amazing charities supporting refugees. I visited one this week. These volunteers provide clothing and other items for people who were forced to leave everything behind, and have created an amazing community space too. It makes me proud to be a Bristolian.
The picture shows Carla Denyer speaking to a volunteer in front of a densely packed rail of jumpers. On the shelf above the rail is a red label that says 'Jumpers and Coats'. On top of the shelf are lots of colourful fabrics labelled 'Pillows'.  The picture shows the interior of a room with packed clothing rails, shelves of crockery and bookcases. On top of the bookcases are several pairs of children's shoes. On the wooden floor is a bright red oval rug. 
 The image shows Carla Denyer smiling and playing table football with a group of people.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 08/05/2026
BREAKING: Second Ever Green Mayor Win 🎉 Liam Shrivastava has been elected Mayor of Lewisham – huge congratulations!
Graphic of Liam Shrivastava saying Welcoming Liam Shrivastava Mayor of Lewisham
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 08/05/2026
"We're up and up" 📈 @rachelmillward.bsky.social on the Green's "massive breakthrough" and what these election results are really about 💚 📺 Tune into BBC Question Time from 19:30 on BBC One and iPlayer to hear more from Rachel on our record results.
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Stop voting out of fear and vote in favour of hope; encourage others to do the same today. If a socialist can become the mayor of New York, the very heart of the imperial core surely Wales can support a truly progressive party.
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Not one incident of violence against the Jewish Community will be prevented by banning pro-Palestinian marches.
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Patriotism and Greed have become intertwined.
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Sir David Attenborough is turning 100 🎉 He’s inspired generations to love and protect our planet. Now let’s thank him together. Sign his 100th birthday card here to show your appreciation: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/sign-sir...
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Sign Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday Card
Sir David Attenborough is turning 100 🎉 He’s inspired generations to love and protect our planet. Now let’s thank him together. Sign his 100th birthday card here to show your appreciation:
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Inequality kills. People in the wealthiest UK areas have 20 more years of good health than those in the poorest. Healthy life expectancy for Richmond upon Thames man 69.3 yrs, woman 70.3 yrs. Man in Blackpool 50.9 years; woman in Hartlepool 51.2 years. Deaths rising among 25- to 49-year-olds.
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People in UK spend fewer years in good health than a decade ago, study finds
Exclusive: Health Foundation says Britain is ‘going backwards’ compared with most other rich countries
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Who knew?
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 17/04/2026
NPR on Thursday said it had received two gifts totaling $113 million, including the largest donation from a living donor in the network’s history. The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the network’s long-term strategy.
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NPR Receives $113 Million From 2 Gifts
The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the network’s long-term strategy.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 17/04/2026
Research links heavy social media use not only to declines in mental health but to measurable cognitive effects — on attention, memory and focus — that in some studies resemble accelerated aging. The solution is surprisingly simple: Take a break. wapo.st/47QIXt2
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
If all of Europe's politicians were as honest, as uncorrupt and as straight talking as Spain's Pedro Sanchez Europe would be the best place in the world. By far.
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Richard Tice’s property company failed to pay £120,000 in tax
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Richard Tice’s property company failed to pay £120,000 of tax
Richard Tice’s property company paid large dividends to him and his trust - but appears not to have paid £120,000 in tax due to HMRC. Our analysis.
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Jo Bird @jobirdjobird.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Jo Bird says, “I’m delighted the city region is listening to our demands for a publicly owned Merseyrail that works for the benefit of everyone on Merseyside, not just wealthy shareholders.”
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Jo Bird @jobirdjobird.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
That money should be used to improve services and lower fares for customers. The current arrangement expires in 2028. Along with trade unions, we want a fully publicly owned Merseyrail. Now the Liverpool City Region is saying public ownership can improve services for passengers.
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JJ @leftrekoning.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The Americanisation of British Politics.
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Farage’s Plan to ‘Americanise’ British Politics
YouTube video by TLDR News
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 27/03/2026
Many of our fellow campaigners and dozens of groups and organisations will be marching in London tomorrow to ‘Stand up to racism’ We will be sharing their posts and supporting them from afar #StrongerTogether
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NYC-DSA 🌹 @socialists.nyc · 27/03/2026
NYC-DSA thanks City Socialists in Office Alexa Avilés, Chi Ossé, Shahana Hanif, and Tiffany Cabán and Brooklyn Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso for their principled ‘no’ votes on Intro 1-B. In this moment of rising repression, it is crucial that we defend our right to protest.
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Paul Moore @greenbookmarker.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Labour is enabling the far right. Maybe govern like a Labour Party, instead of conservatives. All Labour has done is punch down on vulnerable people
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Tories have opposed the rise in minimum wage. A worker over the age of 21 will earn around £25,000 a year. 32% of Universal Credit claimants work. A single person needs £30,500 for minimum living standard, £74,000 for a couple with two children. Silence on fat-cattery and human cost of poverty
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Is Britain on the path to barbarism?
Dehumanisation of the people always unleashes personal and social tragedies
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I challenged Labour MP Mike Tapp on the government's harmful proposed immigration reforms. In response he tried to tell me what my *own* constituents think about immigration 🤔 Sooooo, I dug up the receipts on what the people of Bristol Central actually think 🧾👀
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