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🚨The government is looking for UK alternatives to Palantir to run the NHS data platform, the FT reports. This follows a week of protests in 40+ places across England and a rally of hundreds at Palantir's London HQ. Help keep the pressue up: nopalantirinthenhs.com

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James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Actual investors have some thoughts on the Tory deregulation plans.

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 23h

I can well believe it. I took luncheon there during the summer, at the Fire Engine, with a group of the wise men. It so happened to be the day Farage announced his resignation, so we were not short of conversation. I'm also due to meet the mayor, so I shall happily bear your kind invitation in mind

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

You are clearly a very wise man, Mr Jones.

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

They need more time to be explained, though the strategy should begin now. Opposition to the EU is largely based on fear and ignorance, and it will take a little time to replace that with rational explanation.

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I doubt Burnham will put off his plan, since at the moment he holds both narrative and all the cards. For what it's worth, East Anglia Bylines published a long series on 'Our Place in Europe' (to which the esteemed Mr O Conghaile contributed), and it about to be resurrected, to fight the good fight.

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Journal of Art in Society @artinsociety.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

An evocative landscape, with the hazards of driving through the countryside on a wintry night, by 20th century Birmingham illustrator Michael Reilly. He specialised in transport-related scenes and travel posters (1930s)

Snowy night scene of road passing through fields, and what seems to be a fallen tree on road, illuminated by headlights of approaching car

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Mr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Can we just put the Tories in the same bin as Reform and Restore and scrap them instead? We would be so much better off. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Tories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural England

Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 04/10/2026

While Farage slurps oysters and sips champagne with billionaires, the people elected to represent Britain’s communities are walking out the door. Read here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/nige…

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Andrew Rait @andrewrait.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

But I enjoyed the current Govts comms dept response 😂

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

That's pretty smart comms

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 04/10/2026

When restraint and exclusion are part of the same incident, who sees the whole picture? In this letter to the editor, a Norfolk parent calls for better reporting to local authorities – particularly to safeguard children with SEND.

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Letter: When restraint and exclusion are part of the same incident

Letter to the editor

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

'2 year suspended sentence and 200 hours community service/unpaid work' "Imagine the carnage if this guy was brown!......" via We Demand UK

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Steve Gedge @stevegedge.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

"What we clearly need here is a discreet bit of dobbing in. There must be readers who work at Norfolk County Council, or who have other means of peering at what might have been swept under the carpet." Absolutely!

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 04/10/2026

Mr Pecksniff has been taking notes again… * Andy Burnham tears up Labour’s political script * Richard Tice, Russian-linked hospitality and questions over Reform’s funding * More curious goings-on at Reform-run Norfolk County Council This week’s diary 👇 @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social

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Pecksniff: Burnham’s message is ‘We have nothing to fear but fear itself’

In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

After a robust internal investigation we have found that the rules don't apply to us.

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kaybell27.bsky.social @kaybell27.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I think as another Reform Councillor 'steps aside', Reform is going for a full bingo card of criminal offenses, this time linked to 'unlicensed prescription drugs and class A drugs.'

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Reform UK cabinet councillor steps aside amid police inquiry

The leader of North East Lincolnshire Council says Reform UK's James Sawkins remains a councillor.

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South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Reform-run Derbyshire County Council blacklisted a journalist after he exposed its £50,000 fence fiasco. Its deputy leader justified the move with a claim he later admitted was wrong. This is Reform’s answer to scrutiny. Attack the press. #NoAccountability

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johanbeerts.bsky.social @johanbeerts.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Already now "rejoiners" are talking about how avoiding participation in the EU's finest achievements, Schengen and the euro, rather than what Britain can contribute to make this continent a better place for all of us.

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Justin @jlentini09.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Shared by a woman I would've used a steak knife

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 03/10/2026

Pecksniff surveys Andy Burnham kicking over the traces * the Tory undead rise again * Richard Tice discovers the perils of forgetfulness.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

250 years of technological development. The majestic three-masted tall ship L'Hermione sailing alongside a modern Aquitaine-class FREMM frigate. Original post

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Im not sure what you're talking about, and I'm not convinced you are either. I have no intention of defending Labour. I'm merely trying to recognize when there is a realistic chance of change, and it seems unreasonable to attack Burnham when he has only just got his knees under the table..

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I told you, I'm not here to defend Labour. In theory the party sets policy, but in practice conference bullies delegates and gets away with what it wants. But as I pointed out in the diary, it seems Burnham has his own ideas. Talk of Brexit was forbidden, but there is a new sheriff in town.

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I'm not here to defend Labour. I have no political affiliations. But then I'm not here to listen to a rant either. Do you have any reasonable points to make?

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's never a good look when you have to explain the joke. Tell me, what is your purpose in that is turning into a diatribe?

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Starmer being the only prime minister we had, and his party dutifully (and supinely) following his lead.

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Inaction on several red lines? He's only just walked in the door and is acting on Brexit, social care, water snd electoral reform.

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Actually it shows Starmer has wasted 2 years, though he always wanted Brexit anyway. There's every hope that Burnham will be not different.

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

From our discussions with EU diplomats snd others, they are looking for a sign that Britain embraces European ideals and sees itself as part of the community, rather than looking for deals they can present tontheir voters as outdoing their partners.

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Barry Card @barryallancard.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Many thanks to Mr P & the regulars at The Muckrakers Arms for another corking Saturday read. PS the comment about Badenoch's party being like a low-battery smoke alarm had me snorting my mocha!

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A man builds an IED. He sets it off in a busy public street. Shrapnel flies about hitting cars, homes and a child's bedroom. It's a miracle nobody is injured. And Reform MP Sarah Pochin calls his imprisonment "disproportionate" and "two tier justice."

It does raise this point of two-tiered
justice..

Reform's Sarah Pochin believes the
sentence handed to the 64-year-old who
blew up a ULEZ camera was
disproportionate'.

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hope, tears & squalid opportunism. * Andy Burnham tears up the script. * The LibDems decline to read the room. * Kemi Badenoch’s party resembles a low-battery smoke alarm. * The Tory undead emerge as Prosper UK. Read on & enjoy!

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Pecksniff: Burnham’s message is ‘We have nothing to fear but fear itself’

In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Pecksniff: Burnham’s message is ‘We have nothing to fear but fear itself’

In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

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Mujtaba Rahman @mijrahman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I tell the FT: “The EU wants a strategic sense of direction.” He adds that senior figures in Brussels are “all talking about” the British prime minister’s overtures. “There’s no plan, no detail but he has created the political space to have a conversation.” www.ft.com/content/3d43...

ft.com

Does the EU want Britain back?

Burnham has reopened the Brexit debate. That doesn’t mean the UK will be welcomed back on its own terms

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Well actually and with respect, I rather think it's Andy Burnham who has forced Labour to change course. Though I wish you well for your conference.

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

'Greens are calling on Andy Burnham to deliver on his words.' That's fair, though he only announced his plans on Tuesday. Perhaps we could give him at least the weekend to get started?

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Pecksniff watches Andy Burnham tackle the subjects Labour wouldn’t touch, meanwhile... * The Greens wrestle with placard politics * Richard Tice enjoys some lavish hospitality and * Another Reform councillor decamps. eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...

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Pecksniff: Burnham’s message is ‘We have nothing to fear but fear itself’

In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Pecksniff: Burnham’s message is ‘We have nothing to fear but fear itself’

In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Cameron's referendum was merely a tactical party ploy to get him out of a hole, but instead it got him into a much deeper one. A referendum was unnecessary and is entirely irrelevant to decision making on this.

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