linmelody.bsky.social @linmelody.bsky.social · 28/08/2026One of many amazing murals in Southend. Hope you enjoyed the football result. 040
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialCount Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 16/08/2026A brief note for Nadhim Zahawi. 33687332865
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialpmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 04/08/2026moon eye 155142022101
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialCount Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan 29369612159
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialCandice Holmes @candiceholmes.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Nigel Farage has built a career demanding scrutiny of everyone else. Funny how stories about his own connections keep making that look like a one-way street. 17812284
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Hard to think of a more deeply damaging start to Burnham’s premiership than giving green light to new oil & gas in N. Sea, if true. It won’t lower bills or lead to greater energy security but will drive an even hotter planet. What a terrible signal to give to rest of the world #ClimateVandalismx.comBBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) on XAndy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes prime minister on Monday, the BBC has been told. The announcement will form part of a flurry of policy m... 30934281167
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 16/07/2026'Nigel Farage wanted a "people versus the establishment" showdown. The people have delivered their verdict. They think he is a waste of time and money. New polling shows that a majority of British voters believe Farage's by-election gambit is a pointless exercise' www.politico.eu/article/new-... 45632250
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 29/06/202610 years ago, the air outside Aldgate School didn’t meet legal limits. Children were breathing polluted air every day. I made it my mission to change that. Here’s the difference our bold policies have made ⬇️ 522549646
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialHarry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Why does Farage keep getting away with it??? 👇👇👇 youtu.be/BuVgqWG8Ucs?...youtu.beWhy Does Nigel Farage Keep Getting A Free Pass?YouTube video by HarryEccles 33121
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11/04/2026Experts are saying it: SUVs damage our roads more than ordinary passenger cars. I’ve asked TfL to look into the effect of supersized SUVs in London as more of these vehicles take up space on London’s roads.theguardian.comSUVs are making Britain’s potholes worse, say scientistsEngineers link reduced lifespan of roads to shift to heavier cars, some bought to navigate damaged surfaces 3132265
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 01/03/2026Can you choose click-and-collect or swap a car journey today? That's the Day 2 challenge for our #CleanAirCrowd. There are now 1 million more vans on UK roads than in 2014, and 25% of car trips are under a mile. Click-and-collect and rethinking car journeys are simple ways to cut #AirPollution. 2107
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Don Lemon: US civil rights leader on arrest of former CNN host www.channel4.com/news/don-lem...channel4.comDon Lemon: US civil rights leader on arrest of former CNN hostWe spoke to the American civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton and began by asking him what more he knows about the arrest. 25322
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialMarina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · 18/01/2026This makes no sense… An MP can wake up one morning, ditch the party you elected them for, & sign up to a completely different manifesto… No thanks If they defect to a different party, we should get a vote Sign the petition & help make that law. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...petition.parliament.ukPetition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another partyWhen an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their... 771391693
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialLed By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 19/12/2025The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv. 9329401905
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 26/11/2025She’s just asking questions. 1351642333
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/10/2025I'm Jewish. I'm also Mancunian. Every other national party leader was interviewed by Laura Kunesberg during their conference. Maybe the BBC thought as someone who also supports Palestine - I had nothing to say? Let's keep growing: join.greenparty.org.uk 14938071215
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialJeffy 🌿 @jeffreon.bsky.social · 22/09/2025We must, and we can! Let's do it. 13510
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Why indeed? 951941384
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialMarina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · 05/09/2025In a functioning democracy with a decent press, these would be wall-to-wall headlines: Fury as Farage Urges U.S. to Punish Britain Farage Accused of Undermining UK Sovereignty But no... "The stamp duty receipt that ended Angela Rayner’s career" FML 1082407763
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialMarina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · 28/08/2025The billionaire press barons must be having a right laugh… Here we are distracted & arguing over asylum seekers (0.2% of the population) Meanwhile, billionaires (just 0.0002% of the population) hoard more wealth than half the UK Immigration isn’t draining us Inequality is. 241257395
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey explains why he is boycotting the state banquet with President Donald Trump over inaction on Gaza "If Donald Trump chose to act the killing would stop" 1736792
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 26/08/20252025: Nigel Farage, "Our proposals will save tens of billions" 2016: Nigel Farage, "Brexit will save us £10 billion a year" 81650234
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same? 48584373278
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 03/08/2025Only 29% would back Brexit now 1992570757
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Ursula von der Leyen, "We're using the windfall profits from immobilised Russian assets. So Russia is paying for the weapons Ukraine is using" 724451
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Climate change makes dangerous 32°C days in England 100 times more likely. Scientists warn that extreme heat is an “overlooked threat” in UK, which impacts impacting human health, NHS and economy.yorkshirebylines.co.ukClimate change makes dangerous 32°C days in England 100 times more likelyExtreme heat an “overlooked threat” in UK impacting human health, NHS and economy, scientists warn 13375143
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialDale Vince @dalevince.com · 12/06/2025Sizewell C is a colossal waste of £40 billion. The same money could fund a rooftop revolution - putting solar panels on 20 million homes - making 25% of all the electricity Britain needs and knocking around 500 quid a year off our energy bills. Let’s bring Energy Independence home. 35819
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Reform UK has uncovered the scandal of a “wasteful” £350m contract. Small problem: it’s not a contract. Or £350m. Or a scandal. Here’s how they got it completely wrong. 👇👇eastangliabylines.co.ukExposed: Reform UK doesn’t know how government spending worksReform UK just confused a procurement framework with a spending scandal – and revealed they don’t understand government 44895317
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Who saw that coming birminghamunison.co.uk/2025/06/03/r...birminghamunison.co.ukReform to axe Local Government PensionsRichard Tice has announced that new employees in the 10 councils now controlled by Reform UK will not be allowed to join the Local Government Pension Scheme 122675300
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialCarla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 01/06/2025It's 3 years today since Shell was given the go-ahead to drill for new gas at Jackdaw field. It was later ruled unlawful, but self-styled "green" chancellor Rachel Reeves made clear she doesn't care 👇 Repost if you agree Govt should make a break with fossil fuel polluters to make a safer future 15265208
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Some required weekend reading for you all. 🫶sussexbylines.co.ukThe silencing of Sangita Myska mattersWhy has Sangita Myska (LBC) not been on the air since interviewing Israeli Government spokesman, Avi Hyman, in April? 12311122
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialKye @gxldsociety.bsky.social · 26/05/2025BREAKING: Scott Pelley just risked everything to make one thing clear: The attack on free speech isn’t coming—it’s already here. Journalists are being silenced, critics are being punished, and most of the media’s playing dead. This is state-sponsored suppression. This is dictatorship in real time. 319124334433
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialLBC @lbc.co.uk · 23/05/2025"One of the single worst examples of journalism I've ever seen in a British newspaper." @mrjamesob.bsky.social can't believe what he's reading. 1061480582
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialRos Wynne-Jones @roswynnejones.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Extraordinarily chilling. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/o...nytimes.comOpinion | We Study Fascism, and We’re Leaving the U.S. 021
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialCarla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 12/05/2025When will Starmer learn that no matter how good his Nigel Farage impression gets, it won't save him from wipeout at the hands of Reform? Here's another idea - how about doing the work that's needed to actually make people's lives better? 🧵 822401630
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialChris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 08/05/2025C'mon , let's get fossil fuel ads banned . . . first step , a debate in Parliament . Will you be the 100,000th signature on my petition ? Sign at govpetition.uk/700024 – almost there ! 17636219
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialAdil Ray @adilray.bsky.social · 07/05/2025UK sent Israel thousands of military items despite export ban, study finds. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...theguardian.comUK sent Israel thousands of military items despite export ban, study findsTrade data analysis shows British firms have exported items including munitions since suspension of key licences 47650
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialCarole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 05/05/2025An absolute masterclass in how the UK media platforms and normalises far right politics. This is how Farage wins. 1832866937
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 04/05/2025This is shameful. Via today's Observer: In just one year, the UK exported nearly 8,500 tonnes of pesticides banned on our farms. 17445
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialThe London Economic @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Funny old world isn't it... 2431159
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 08/04/2025President Macron, "The reality is that you have 2 million people trapped in Gaza" "The legitimate right of the Palestinian people to have a State, a territory, and to live in peace" 12438138
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialSimon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Mine with @mrjamesob.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk earlier today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSsv...youtube.com‘American democracy died this weekend’, says US expert | LBCYouTube video by LBC 107918
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialDale Vince @dalevince.com · 15/03/2025As the ultra-rich get even richer, the calls for a wealth tax will only grow louder too… 1024565
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialNatalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 08/03/2025So there are now equal numbers of Reform and @greenparty.org.uk MPs. Will we now get equal media time? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comReform MP Rupert Lowe hits back at party leadership after losing whipMP accused of threatening party chair says dealing with leadership is like smashing his head against a brick wall 15258106
linmelody.bsky.social @linmelody.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no... 010
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 28/02/2025I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined. 27184161648
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 28/02/2025He is not just appeasing Putin, he is aligned with him. And every single client journalist, political shill & public/online cheerleader on both sides of the Atlantic is too. Against Zelensky. Against Ukraine. Against freedom. Against the most basic tenets of decency. 24778521678
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 13/02/2025George Monibot criticises Jacqui Smith for Labour's refusal to open safe and legal routes for asylum seekers and so avoid small boat crossings #BBCQT 14487141
Reposted by @linmelody.bsky.socialHarry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · 10/02/2025From this week's @privateeyenews.bsky.social 0.43% potential increase in GDP from new third runway at Heathrow (figures by erm, Heathrow airport 🤔) 12% estimated fall in world GDP for every 1 degree C rise in global temperature 7218107
