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lesleybruce

@lesleybruce.bsky.social
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Wife, mother, grandma to 3 girls and a baby boy. Horrified by the consequences of austerity, Brexit and the previous Tory government. Wanting a better country for my grandchildren.

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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 5h
This is the real Russia Report, suppressed five years ago by Boris Johnson “I asked the question coming to Downing Street: was there interference in the 2016 referendum from Russia? And I’ve had the clear answer that yes, there was.” @andyburnham.bsky.social
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 6h
23 days until we vote to end this nightmare.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 7h
Sen. Bernie Sanders: “If you believe, as I do, that Donald Trump is the most dangerous president in the history of the US that Trump does not respect or appreciate the Constitution or the rule of law.. then we cannot allow this US Senate to remain under Republican control”
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"Seamus O'Reilly" 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇮🇪🇦🇺🇬🇱 @jimbobuk.bsky.social · 8h
In the observer; Andy Burnham has said "UK authorities are “clear” that there was Russian interference in the Brexit vote: this is the first time a prime minister has confirmed Kremlin involvement in the 2016 referendum." Finally.... What we all knew...
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 7h
So, finally, a PM who admits there **was** Russian interference in the Brexit Referendum — after all the evidence amassed by myself @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @lukeharding1968.bsky.social Sergei Cristo, J Patrick et al — dismissed as conspiracy for ten long years Truth is the daughter of Time
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
When I say the politics will become increasingly obvious... I mean look at this. If you want to unite the left/centre and split the Tories, without a big spending committment there's no better option.
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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 21h
Trump had told reporters that Ukrainians need to pick a new leader, embracing a key Putin talking point. And there was more, via the pool…
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Sir Basil @sirbasil.bsky.social · 9h
They worship at the Church of St. Tommy, patron saint of grifters and wife beaters www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report
Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity
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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 12h
In any normal parliamentary democracy, the no confidence vote would be taking place tonight.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 19h
Former UK Prime Minster Boris Johnson on traitor Trump buying Russian oil: "The Ukrainians are fighting for their lives. And yet the White House is apparently determined to force American drivers to bankroll Putin’s slaughter."
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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 17h
Trump is lying when he says Zelensky was offered many deals. Ukraine hasn’t been offered ANY deals. They've been repeatedly pressured to make concessions in exchange for NOTHING but a promise to start peace talks. Meanwhile, russia has repeated non-stop that it intends to achieve ALL its goals.
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Trump says Ukraine needs a new leader after diesel deal with Russia
US president suggests Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has not done enough to end war
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 15h
We are becoming more like our ally Russia every day under the Trump Regime. Vote his Republican enablers and supporters out of office next month. Our Republic is being shredded and our credibility all over the world is completely gone.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 18h
Trump just handed Putin a lifeline weeks before the midterms. Energy analysts say his Russian diesel deal won’t meaningfully lower prices. And a tanker that left Russia weeks before the announcement raises an even bigger question: How long was this in the works?
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Trump Reopens U.S. Market to Putin’s Diesel — Consumers Get Little Relief
Days after the White House invoked an emergency to ease diesel costs, Trump promised Russia new fuel sales as analysts warned the arrangement is unlikely to move prices.
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☀️ Starshine @starshine.bsky.social · 18h
as much as i hate trump voters i'll never achieve the levels of contempt he has for them
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 10h
Buoyed by the embrace of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin has supercharged his assassinations bureau and tasked it with murdering Europe's defense chiefs. www.ft.com/content/5da2...
ft.com
Russia steps up bid to kill European defence chiefs, spy agencies warn
Companies increase personal security for top executives as Kremlin orders expansion of sabotage and ‘hybrid’ operations
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18h
Will anyone ask Trump or @MarshaBlackburn or @BrentTaylorTN about this today? Seems like a clarksville type Q 🤷🏼
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h
“President Zelenskyy could’ve solved the war” — Trump (The one person with the power to immediately end the war is Putin, the aggressor)
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Ben Bradshaw @benbradshaw.bsky.social · 10h
At last, a UK Prime Minister admits what many of us knew & were saying at the time. There was massive interference by Russia in the #Brexit referendum, aimed at weakening & dividing Britain & Europe. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk
From Russia with interference: Burnham first PM to confir...
The prime minister has revealed UK authorities told him there was ‘clear evidence’ that Moscow meddled in the referendum
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 13h
Ukraine has repeatedly offered cease fires and Russia has always refused
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Natasha Devon @natashadevon.bsky.social · 18h
The quote I shared several times on air tonight….
Historian of fascism here. This is an escalation of an attempt to normalize extreme violence, ritualize violence, militarize the country, and make violence entertaining so when they ask you to commit violence in their name, you will be ready.

Ruth Ben-Ghiat
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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 22h
Having pulled the rug out from under the Ukrainians with his surprise diesel deal with Putin, Trump is now calling for Zelensky to go. A huge challenge for NATO’s European leaders, including our very own Prime Minister.
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 20h
I try to avoid this language, but what a fucking piece of 💩
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Ed Poole @edpoole1975.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Can we take a moment to all unite and all enjoy Galloway getting 1.1% of the vote? Look at this bin fire of lies and bigotry (tw transphobia)
Workers party leaflet comparing party policies, riddled with errors and transphobia.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Signs you’re a war criminal: You attack the court that goes after war criminals
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South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Oh look..the boss, Richard Stupid Tice, has spoken. His kids are in Dubai having private education #StopReform
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Laura-Elseplace @laura-elseplace.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Right yes, "protect are women" by preventing a long-planned fundraiser for Cancer Research... Bastards.
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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The video version of my "American Week" for @lbc.co.uk is now available. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXsG...
youtube.com
'The country is hurtling to an abyss' | Simon Marks' American Week
YouTube video by LBC
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Simon Gosden @simongosden.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"I'm aware that Mr Farage's political judgement has been a bit off lately, to put it politely 🤭. But you'd think even he would've realised that Zia Yusuf has become a dangerous liability!" via Christopher Warner
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
ZELENSKYY: At this very moment, when we are talking about peace, America gives Russia the opportunity to export diesel — that's millions, billions. It all goes toward the war against people, against Ukraine, against all of us.
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Euan MacDonald @euanmacdonald.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Context: 300k tonnes of diesel = 93 million gallons. US uses 160 to 170 million gallons per day - so 300k tonnes would last 13-14 hours. Total order of 1.8 million tonnes = ~82 hours of US use = ~3 days 10 hours. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'
Ukraine's president said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products would prolong a war that must be ended.
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lesleybruce @lesleybruce.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump is a symptom rather than the cause. It will take many many years before former allies trust the US. Impeachments and convictions will be necessary, but will be hard to obtain as the rot goes deep.
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Yair Wallach @yairwallach.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Haaretz's detailed story on the Israeli gulags, in which nearly 10,000 Palestinians are held, vast majority of them have not been charged or convicted. These are crimes against humanity. archive.ph/LdVXQ
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
If you’re thinking that *this time* they will have to admit Trump’s depravity & their hideous folly in supporting him. Then I’m afraid you’re in for another nasty surprise…
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 09/10/2026
Zelenskyy: While our teams are meeting in Florida, US President is having conversation with Kremlin leader responsible for this war. I believe they are simply using our team as a cover...clearly not acting in good faith as a partner. And this, in my view, is a weak decision from strong partners.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 09/10/2026
Trump started a stupid & illegal war in Iran that has driven up diesel prices. Now he wants to bankroll Putin's illegal war against Ukraine by buying diesel from him.   One strategic disaster after the next. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
politico.com
Trump lifts sanctions on Russian diesel, suggests US may buy amid surging fuel prices
The move comes weeks ahead of the midterm elections.
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
They're laughing at ordinary working people, the bees and puffins. They get together at dinner parties, quaffing nectar and ethically caught sandeels, and they mock Sir Winston, call you flagshaggers, and LAUGH AT YOU.
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🔴 NEW Why Did Polymarket Trading Surge an Hour Before the Iran War Started? By @iainoverton.bsky.social Read below. ↓
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Why Did Polymarket Trading Surge an Hour Before the Iran War Started?
There was a major spike in Polymarket bets predicting the Iran War, an hour before Trump's strikes began, new analysis finds
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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 09/10/2026
Guess who’s back from glamping!
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JWexTheSpa @jwsidders.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Today let’s remember the UK right’s collective adoration of Donald Trump. They championed him, said he was far better than the alternative, that he would deliver a New Jerusalem while owning the Libs. As with every other major call of the last 20 years, they were totally and unequivocally wrong.
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LuxJude352 @luxjude352.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The United States has ceased being a functioning democracy, which is hard for everyone to come to terms with. #Trump #Traitor #UkraineWar #r4today
Tweet from @geoffbrown82 Trump's sudden announcement that the U.S. is going to fund Russia's reign of terror against Ukraine is not only an overt and grave betrayal of Ukraine and our allies, it's also a frontal assault on the Legislative Branch of government which passed a sanctions bill that he signed into law only three weeks ago. He waited until they were out of session to do this. If history is any indicator, Congress will roll over.
The betrayal of, and assault on our own country's values and democracy cannot be overstated. A functioning Congress would not only impeach him in the House there would be an overwhelming vote in the Senate to convict and remove him from office. I know that's not going to happen.
Congress' failure to deal with a traitorous President is tantamount to writing our country's own obituary.
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Look at the graph of US support for Ukraine, and how it disappeared when Trump entered his second term. The Russia hoax was never a hoax
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
“Well, I never did”, as my dad used to say.
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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
And he openly invited America's enemies to blow up US cities which are majority Democrat. On live TV. That's what he's done THIS WEEK. And half the US networks still pretend this is normal.
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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, and while his kids "negotiate" a Ukrainian peace deal, he's paying Putin to breach sanctions. Hegseth is live-streaming an execution by firing squad, and gave the UFC a binding contract to train the US military in hand to hand combat.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
As Trump gifts Putin a financial and propaganda victory, let's take a moment to remember all those British politicians who have endorsed the US President and repeatedly hitched themselves to his egregious bandwagon.
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Nigel Farage Finds It Boring
ALT: Nigel Farage Finds It Boring
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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
“Overdiagnosis” is the new transphobia. It’s the same people
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"The last thing I did is the report on Gaza naming what is happening there as genocide. One of the main reactions to that report [was] paying tribute to me for my courage.. why would you need courage to speak the truth?" Navi Pillay upon winning the 2026 Nobel peace prize
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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
British people will walk past a Starbucks, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Taco Bell, Blank Street and not even notice. Then they'll see an independent shop called Al-Badr Supermarket and cry about how the UK is being taken over by foreigners.
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