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Michael Butlin

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LibDem Cllr South Twickenham 50yr IT experience 20yr Reserve Forces Pro EU Palestine Ukraine Renewable Energy

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Vikki Slade MP @vikkislademp.bsky.social · 20h
This week is #KinshipCareWeek. Kinship carers are family members or close friends who take on the care of a child when their parents are unable to do so. It was brilliant to meet with Lesley who is part of the Kinship Charity, and to hear more about the important support the charity provides.
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Vikki Slade MP @vikkislademp.bsky.social · 16h
Final call for dinner with @joshbabarinde.bsky.social Hear from us about our work in Parliament, our thoughts about next GE & support my campaign We don’t have access to crypto cash-we do it by bringing people together for dinner, raffle & conversation www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/our-team/upc...
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Upcoming Events - Mid Dorset and North Poole Liberal Democrats
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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leftylady.bsky.social @leftylady.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
If you are encouraging a woman to change her behavior to prevent her from being raped, you are really saying "make sure he rapes the other woman." There will always be a woman who is less sober, less secure, w/fewer friends, walking in a darker part of town. We should all want her safe too.
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Hedy Lamarr @chudonew.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Here are all the people who sought preemptive pardons from Trump after the Capitol riot, per January 6 committee witnesses: Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, Andy Biggs, Mo Brooks, Matt Gaetz, Louie Gohmert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Scott Perry, & John Eastman www.businessinsider.com/trump-preemp...
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Here are all the people who sought preemptive pardons from Donald Trump after the Capitol riot, per January 6 committee witnesses
The January 6 House panel has said that at least nine people close to Trump requested preemptive pardons following the Capitol attack.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Felon could not go 10 minutes without whipping up the chuds against Mr. & Mrs. Pelosi, Trump family kept it going, until Mr. Pelosi was attacked by a rabid maga cult, almost killed him. Trumps constant call outs on Tim Walz and the State of Minnesota. Then The Hortmans were murdered by a Maga.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A Virginia mother was detained by ICE after she was unable to immediately recite her Social Security number during a traffic stop, despite reportedly presenting identification and immigration documents. Her teenage daughter recorded the encounter and said goons became aggressive.
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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 07/10/2026
Ex senior CIA official who was arrested in May with hundreds of gold bars worth over $45 million in his home pleads guilty to fraud. While at the CIA, David Rush allegedly created a fictitious classified program to obtain government funds and then used them for his personal benefit u.afp.com/S9tU
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Victoria Collins MP @victoria-collins.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Hertfordshire's councils have already spent around £1.5 million preparing to split into four new unitary authorities. Back in September, the Government hit pause. Our councillors and staff have worked incredibly hard on this, and residents still don't have clarity.
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Jay @pescado70.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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The Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 06/10/2026
California officials are ramping up security and threat monitoring measures after President Trump suggested that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. www.washingtonsun.com/us-news/newso…
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Newsom Flags Cybersecurity Concerns After Trump Said Iran Could ‘Take Out’ California Cities
White House communications director Steven Cheung maintains the president’s statements have been widely misinterpreted in the media.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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jfbaron1.bsky.social @jfbaron1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
MeidaTouch news updates paywall free through election.
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 07/10/2026
Noticing the nights drawing in? 🌙 October brings a big shift, with most of the UK losing over 2 hours of daylight this month. Do you enjoy the cosy evenings or miss the longer days?
Map of the UK showing daylight lost during October by region, with colored bands and city labels and values (Lerwick −2h40m; Stornoway −2h30m; Oban/Aberdeen −2h20m; Belfast/Glasgow/Newcastle −2h10m; Hull/Manchester/Birmingham −2h; Cardiff/London/Southampton/Plymouth −1h50m).
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 07/10/2026
Megyn Kelly has apparently decided that dragging an alleged rape victim for filth is good for her bottom line. Whatever gets the clicks, and whatever keeps the outrage machine running. Megyn Kelly is 🗑️
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 06/10/2026
For the first time, we’re partnering with labor unions to speed up and modernize hiring for city jobs. It should be easy, fast, and fair to find a good-paying job serving the city we call home — and after 100 years, we’re due for an update.
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Mamdani Enlists Unions in Push to Overhaul NYC Hiring
A new mayoral task force will study the dysfunctional 143-year-old civil service system and propose changes in Albany.
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Kaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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NPR @npr.org · 07/10/2026
A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge that he abused his position to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million. n.pr/476nwmZ
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Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty
A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge that he abused his position to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million.
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
20 years ago, Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in Moscow. She spent years exposing human rights abuses despite threats and attempts to silence her. We remember Anna and her commitment to the truth, and we continue to stand with journalists who risk their lives. Her courage will never be forgotten.
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Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"We live in a benevolent dictatorship. We have certain freedoms, and they will only let our freedoms go so far." - Residents in New Jersey SLAM an AI data center being RAMMED through despite citizen outcry Via @jonfarina.bsky.social
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The burning vessel off Sochi has been identified as the 247-meter-long Liberian-flagged oil tanker AFRAMAX RIO. According to officials, the tanker was hit by uncrewed surface vessels while carrying a cargo of oil.
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 07/10/2026
Coming together in solidarity of human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia It is the five year anniversary of the Newcastle United takeover by the Saudi PIF, and an opportunity to push for accountability northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/spor...
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Coming together in solidarity of human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia
It is the five year anniversary of the Newcastle United takeover by the Saudi PIF, and an opportunity to push for accountability
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The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 07/10/2026
When the socialite Lady Martha Sitwell is given an injured magpie, it is love at first sight. She christens it Hecate, moves her into her Bloomsbury flat and gets her invited to posh soirees
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The aristocrat who takes her pet magpie to Nobu and parties
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Forbes @forbes.com · 07/10/2026
The soccer legend scored the game’s final goal from the penalty box and then delivered an emotional speech after the game to over 85,000 in attendance.
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Billionaire Soccer Legend Lionel Messi Plays Final Game For Argentina—See Photos
The soccer legend scored the game’s final goal from the penalty box and then delivered an emotional speech after the game to over 85,000 in attendance.
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Cllr Mike Sammon @mikesammon.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Some highlights of what I got up to in the last month for Cambridge Ward.
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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 06/10/2026
When it comes to care in this country, the status quo is not working. That's why I introduced MediKids, guaranteed healthcare for every child in America. 1/2
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James Neckbeard III @qsalt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I am glad Polis made sure Tina learned her lesson.
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Freddy Krueger Gives Thumbs Down
ALT: Freddy Krueger Gives Thumbs Down
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
An unexploded Russian Iskander 9M723 ballistic missile lies among residential buildings in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district, where Ukrainian bomb disposal teams are conducting a complex operation to neutralize it. The missile was launched at Kyiv during last night’s Russian attack.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A very long day but an amazing evening listening to residents as we head into the final day of campaigning. Rent controls, water nationalisation and tackling the climate crisis. Come campaign with us tomorrow! linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreenMP
Zack holding up a leaflet late in the evening
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Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead @rachelgilmourld.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I had a lovely day in Watchet this week, meeting local businesses and speaking with lots of constituents, including Candice. I also got to experience some amazing music at the Watchet Street Fayre, with the smallest police station in the country looking beautiful for the occasion! #Somerset #MP
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 06/10/2026
Wrongly indicted, charges dropped, and now we learn prosecutors allegedly knew the Reflecting Pool renovation was failing and they charged David Hearn anyway. I hope he sues their asses off.
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“Here’s a tip: Always bet that he did the thing.” www.commondreams.org/news/talaric...
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'ScanDuel!' Latest Talarico Ad Targets Paxton's History of Outrageous Scandals | Common Dreams
New attack ad by Texas Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico targets scandalous history of Republican rival Ken Paxton.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 06/10/2026
New York City, wetin dey sup? It was a joy to commemorate 34 years of the Nigerian Day Parade alongside the many Nigerian New Yorkers who fill our city with life.
Mayor Mamdani and community leaders speak from a stage / excited onlookers and parade attendees cheer.People dressed in green and white watch the Nigerian Day Parade.A woman holds and a child holding a tiny Nigerian flag.
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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
An ordinary evening in Sochi, Russia
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Michael Butlin @michaelbutlin.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I remember seeing that film
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Richmond Council @richmondcouncil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Full Council is meeting tonight (6 October) at York House from 7pm. See what's on the Council's agenda here ➡️ orlo.uk/j5QHu Watch live from 7pm 👉 orlo.uk/rOxuF
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Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I agree with Luke. This motion by the Green Party is wrong-headed and deeply damaging.
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Michael Butlin @michaelbutlin.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I wish that he was considered a gentleman
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Pól Micheál O'Slatraigh @pmoslatraigh.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Suella Braverman, consider Walter Tull. Born in Folkestone to an English mother and a Barbadian father. A footballer for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town. A British Army officer who led soldiers into battle and was killed serving his country in 1918.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 05/10/2026
One thing all New Yorkers can agree on? It’s time to get your flu shot! Go to nyc.gov/healthmap to find all the free locations.
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News to Remember @moments2remember.link · 06/10/2026
The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES stood on a stage and said: “Let ’em take out Los Angeles. Let ’em take out San Diego.” And people CHEERED. I’m sorry, but what the actual fuck are we doing?
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
6 October 1905 | A Pole, Paweł Kajka, was born in Chromin. A Catholic priest. In #Auschwitz from 30 July 1941. No. 19401 In 1942 he was transferred to Dachau and liberated there. He passed in 1980. -- Christian clergy and religious life in the camp: lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_18_duchowie…
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.
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The Drip @therealdrip.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
James Talarico Threatens To Improve Texans' Lives
James Talarico campaigning with a bulllhorn
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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