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@mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social
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☘️Silly Grandpa, listening volunteer, socially gauche, always curious. Don't tolerate bigots, racists & fascists. No DMs pls ☘️"I've been in my mind It's such a fine line That keeps me searching For a heart of gold, And I'm getting old" Neil Young

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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Well, you can fuck off then Bad Enoch. Classic old school Conservatives fucked social housing, fucked our water, fucked our gas & electricity, fucked our railways, fucked our armed forces... And they made themselves rich too. BBC News - I'm a classic old school Conservative, says Kemi Badenoch
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Too right it is. Zonists are behaving like the. SS in the West Bank. BBC News - Green Party members back 'Zionism is racism' motion www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Green Party members back 'Zionism is racism' conference motion
The vote has caused divisions among figures at the top of the party at its conference in Brighton.
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Tories had 14 years to build 50,000 more prison places. The current mess with releasing prisoners early is the Tories fault. BBC News - Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places
The party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
And what government introduced this "£100,000 childcare cliff edge"? The fucking Tories - in 2015 BBC News - Tories pledge to scrap £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Conservatives pledge to scrap £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge'
Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC that she wants to see "people who work harder" not getting punished for doing so.
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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trump has made America pitiful, not great
https://horseytoons.substack.com/p/trump-has-made-america-pitiful-not?r=3gwynu&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer
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John Doffing @johndoffing.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"Not everyone’s opinion is valid, or worthy of debate, or even being said aloud . . . " "Things will continue to get worse until we start telling people that some opinions don’t deserve respect . . . " "It’s ok to not know everything. It’s also ok to shut up sometimes . . . "
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Bertrand Russell Writes an Artful Letter, Stating His Refusal to Debate British Fascist Leader Oswald Mosley (1962)
Image by National Portrait Gallery, via Wikimedia Commons Changing the minds of others has never counted among humanity's easiest tasks, and it seems only to have become an ever-stiffer challenge as h...
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It seems obvious to me that since Margaret Thatcher destroyed the UK all we have had is Pretend Ministers. They don't actually use any of their powers, instead just shuffling money around with distraction BS while the Billionaires are left to do whatever they want.
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Simon Gosden @simongosden.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Zia Yusuf comes over as a small minded petty little racist with a massive inferiority complex. Absolute car crash interview on GMB.
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jimwaterworks.bsky.social @jimwaterworks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Today's distraction, brought to you by, BAN NEWS OUTLETS from the WH press room. Sorry Donnie! We are NOT forgetting about the EPSTEIN FILES!
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics. Like Blair, Cameron, Clegg, Mandelson, hired to open govt networks to companies and corporate capture of the state. They sell political capital built with public money. What do we get in return?
theguardian.com
Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics | Clive Lewis
When a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trust, says Labour MP Clive Lewis
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Benjamin Netanyahu, What is a grotesque absurdity is the murder of 20,000+ children by the Indiscriminate Death Force. BBC News - Netanyahu calls Macron's remarks on West Bank in UN speech 'grotesque' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Netanyahu calls Macron's West Bank comments in UN speech 'grotesque'
Israel's PM denounces the French president after he appeared to downplay Hamas's activities in the occupied territory.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23/09/2026
Ossoff: "What did they spend the most political capital trying to do over the last 18 months? Cover up the Epstein files. They worked harder to cover up the Epstein files than they ever did to lower grocery prices."
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"The rise of anti-migration neo-fascism is more threatening than anything I have seen in my lifetime". It must be challenged, it must be stopped. The UK, & its people, are so much better than this. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
There is a racism and cohesion crisis in Britain, and someone needs to lead us out of it. His name is Andy Burnham | Polly Toynbee
I want him to start the fightback next week against extremists who peddle hate and those who despise this country. That would be true patriotism, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 23/09/2026
Coun Ferguson said that, if he as a white British man was receiving such abuse, he would “dread to think” of the level of online hate aimed at people from minority ethnic groups or other religions | Daniel Holland
northeastbylines.co.uk
Newcastle Council leader calls for end to social media abuse
Coun Ferguson said that, if he as a white British man was receiving such abuse, he would “dread to think” of the level of online hate aimed at people from minority ethnic groups or other religions
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Brown Eyed Susan @browneyedsusan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"And when you're a pedophile, they let you do it. You can do anything."
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The right to vote is one of the most fundamental parts of our democracy. Check your voter registration at IWillVote.com and make a plan to vote early or on Election Day on November 3.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
Dear @mark-carney.bsky.social, we want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible. I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the EU. And create a common prosperity and economic security space.
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Peter Kay @theonlypeterkay.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Why did Reform remove its already-on-the-blocks flagship crypto policy from its website? Coincidence? It disappeared at the end of May, shortly after the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards opened an inquiry into Farage’s declaration of a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
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Peter Kay @theonlypeterkay.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
With most UK people being atheist or having no religion, this idea of Sewerella Braverman is to say the least is undemocratic. Please consider signing this... humanists.uk/action/keep-...
humanists.uk
Keep Christian Nationalism out of our schools
Reform UK wants to force every school to sing Christian hymns – and says there will be ‘consequences’ for schools that refuse. Add your name and help us defend inclusive education. Reform UK has unvei...
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Please consider signing... action.greenpeace.org.uk/ban-destruct...
action.greenpeace.org.uk
Sign the petition
Environment Secretary: stop the industrial fishing frenzy
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Please consider adding your name to this... humanists.uk/action/keep-...
humanists.uk
Keep Christian Nationalism out of our schools
Reform UK wants to force every school to sing Christian hymns – and says there will be ‘consequences’ for schools that refuse. Add your name and help us defend inclusive education. Reform UK has unvei...
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
World Suicide Prevention Day
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
From the new Private Eye
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
38d.gs/jpcf
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An open letter in support of the volunteers and staff at the RNLI
This is a disgrace. Brave RNLI volunteers being called scum for risking their lives to save others at sea is just plain wrong. So I've signed an open letter of thanks for the RNLI letting them know th...
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
UK’s biggest private hospital firm Spire in £1.03bn takeover by hedge fund Toscafund known as “the Rottweiler” Value driven by NHS contracts. Spire has 45% gross profit margin New owner will be aggressive. Privatisation bleeds the NHS, money buys less. Must increase NHS capacity.
theguardian.com
UK’s biggest private hospital firm Spire agrees £1bn takeover by hedge fund
Toscafund, founded by City figure known as ‘the Rottweiler’, signs deal amid fears over creeping privatisation of NHS
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
MSPs are set to consider plans to nearly double the Scottish Child Payment over the next five years 👇
thenational.scot
Greens to force Holyrood vote on doubling Scottish Child Payment
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1kr5ur43m.bsky.social @1kr5ur43m.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
THE SUPREME CULT
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Alan Stedman @alanjstedman.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Hey you guys, let's just write our own version of history, we don't need experts. We are Christians and we know what's right Hegseth et al are giving Christianity a very bad name atm Go the Pope, I say!
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Tresa @tresaharbin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
And we know why...he's the most corrupt president that the United States has ever had...
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omallj.bsky.social @omallj.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Liar liar pants on fire!!
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James Alexander @jmsalxdr.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Farage is right — Clacton should vote for @countbinface.bsky.social 🗳️
@reformparty_uk on X
It's time to vote against the establishment.
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Sharon Somerville #IAmAntifa @arcticlass.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I’m in favour. I do however think we need to approach the EU 🇪🇺 to see how we could expedite rejoining the European Community as an Independent country
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/08/2026
New in PN: Rs roll the dice on anti-Muslim bigotry one more time "Today, naked statements of animus toward Muslims are not only more accepted than ever within GOP, they’re coming right from the WH. The mainstreaming of bigotry is a central pillar of Trump’s political project & has been from day 1."
publicnotice.co
Republicans roll the dice on anti-Muslim bigotry one more time
In the Trump era, there's no subtlety to the hate-mongering.
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Please consider adding your name... act.38degrees.org.uk/act/stronger...
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Stand up to Trump and Bezos: stronger tax rules NOW
Jeff Bezos has just been crowned the world's third richest person...while Amazon dodges billions in tax. Right now, governments are negotiating new global tax rules. Tell the UK Government: don't cave...
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Bet365 CEO Denise Coates paid herself £277,000,000 this year, and £410,000,000 in 2020. This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers. The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Ted Cruz is confused about Thanksgiving being cancelled because it’s not a traditional holiday in Cancun
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
What right-wing politicians really think about the British workforce. Pay particular attention to the authors.
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Why things need to change youtube.com/shorts/kpRjE...
youtube.com
Boeing CEO's Salary #wealthmindset
YouTube video by BNB Vlogz
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 25/07/2026
This is another step towards a one-party state: only give government grants to your political friends www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...
nytimes.com
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him (Gift Article)
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Enzo Fernandez is the biggest thug of them all. Argentina's display of violence should see them banned from the next World Cup. BBC News - Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
bbc.co.uk
World Cup 2026: Argentina react to final defeat and Messi questions
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez claims Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" in the World Cup.
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Please consider adding your name to this... 38d.gs/s5i7
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Andy Burnham: Kick Palantir out of our NHS!
I just signed the campaign calling on the Prime Minister to kick Palantir out of our NHS and police, can you ad your name now?
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
What are the chances Trump will call the DoJ calling on them to stop the extradition of the Tates? BBC News - Andrew Tate and brother arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate arrested in US after more UK charges laid
The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Can we expect another phone call from the Toddler in Chief to Infantino? BBC News - White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Hi All, please consider adding your name to this... www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/demand-survi...
pancreaticcancer.org.uk
Demand Survival Now 2026
I've signed Pancreatic Cancer UK's petition to Demand Survival Now. Will you join me?Right now, 7 in 10 people with pancreatic cancer are told there is no treatment available for them. Their chance of...
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Donald Trump, leader of the free world - my arse. Trump flip-flops on Iran - and earns a trophy he doesn't want news.sky.com/video/share-...
news.sky.com
Trump's Iran war: Control or confusion?
Donald Trump has backed down on a proposal he made on Monday - to charge a 20% toll on shipping using the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Water is like air, it's a basic need. Please consider adding your name. act.38degrees.org.uk/act/big-publ...
act.38degrees.org.uk
Bring our water back into public ownership
💧Water is a basic service, not a cash machine 🤑 While bills rise and sewage pours into our rivers and seas, water companies keep rewarding shareholders. Enough is enough. It's time to bring water ba...
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Mikey @mikeyoftyrone.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Listen BBC News - After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
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