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#FBPE, recovering engineer

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 29/01/2026
When I tried to go to Hong Kong, I was barred from entering. It's only visa-free travel until you speak up against human rights abuses or criticise the threat China poses. Silence is the real entry requirement.
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Starmer secures visa-free travel deal for Britons visiting China
Britons will be able to travel to China for 30 days without a visa under the new deal, which will apply to both tourists and business travellers
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scrofty.bsky.social @scrofty.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
John Crace makes me laugh out loud!
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BrianinFrance @brianinfrance.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Dear Keir Starmer, be more like Ed. 👇👇
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Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
“A tourist held in the US for 19 days was removed in chains like Hannibal Lecter … Parents Paul and Andrea Burke, of Portskewett, Monmouthshire, said their daughter was "traumatised" after being taken in "leg chains, waist chains and handcuffs". There are just no words.
bbc.com
Welsh tourist in US chained 'like Hannibal Lecter'
Becky Burke's parents say her legs, waist and hands were secured by US immigration officers.
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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Kemi Badenoch just can't admit the truth about JD Vance's UK armed forces bashing
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Kemi Badenoch just can't admit the truth about JD Vance's UK armed forces bashing
Kemi Badenoch: ‘JD never said that.’ 🤨 Roll the tape… 👀
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
We have nearly a decade of that same heartbreak at our rift with Europe. America’s betrayal is finally helping us rebuild the bridges we burned. But god, what a high price we all pay for the power games of corrupt, populist authoritarians.
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scrofty.bsky.social @scrofty.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
I wonder how much of that industry is in red states?
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David Sutherland @davidsutherland.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
It's madness. Starmer is trying to win over a segment of the population as if the GE is tomorrow, instead of making decisions that will improve things enough that in 4 years he can say to them: look - you're better off than before. That's how you win them over - not by trying to out-Reform Reform.
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fudoka.bsky.social @fudoka.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
It was never "take back control" for the Public, It was always "give back control" to the rich and powerful.
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Louis 〓〓 @louishenwood.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.” Diary of Anne Frank January 13, 1943
Anne Frank at her writing desk
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scrofty.bsky.social @scrofty.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Not optimistic Mike, he seems to want to piss off everybody. Left Right and Centre. Left as he wont tackle excessive wealth, right because they will never be satisfied on immigration, and Centre bc of His red lines on Europe. Heading to lose Wales, Scotland and UK elections IMHO
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I'LL NEVER PAY FOR PRIVATE HEALTHCARE! #NHS #FBPE 🔶 @wendynowak.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Maybe you think 'it will take decades' or 'they won't want us back' or 'petitions don't work', but if you believe deep down that our future lies within our closest trading block why not sign this anyway! You never know. If you don't ask you don't get. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk
Petition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there ...
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notfromroundhere.bsky.social @notfromroundhere.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Wish there were some UK politicians saying this as clearly. #Canada is our friend and ally and much of the Canadian blood that has been spilt over the centuries has been for us in UK. We even currently share the same Head of State. Putin’s attempt at division of NATO is being led by Trump & USA.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Liz Truss threatens to sue Keir Starmer unless he "ceases and desists" from alleging she crashed the economy. In other news, here's Liz Truss making the exact same allegation against Gordon Brown
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Open Rights Group @openrightsgroup.org · 06/12/2024
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 53 experts and civil society groups call on the government to scrap proposals that'll remove the right not to be subject to decisions made by AI. The Data Bill MUST keep the right to human review! Our open letter ⬇️ #DUABill #PeopleNotMachines www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
openrightsgroup.org
Letter to Peter Kyle: Keep our right not to be subjected to decisions based solely on AI
Civil society organisations, trade unions, academics and campaigners have called for the government to scrap proposals to remove the right not to be subject to decisions made by automated or AI system...
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Ben Zaranko @benzaranko.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
One striking thing about NHS Continuing Healthcare (which is only subject to a needs test, and not a financial means test) is the variation across areas -- despite a national framework. In Q1 2024/25, 9% of applicants in Herefordshire and Worcestershire were found eligible. In Dorset, it was 34%.
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scrofty.bsky.social @scrofty.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
He already has Weapons of Mass Distraction
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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
The Guardian has named the 80 women murdered this year where a man was charged. One every 3 days. Terrible. So many husbands, boyfriends, even brothers & sons are killers. What is behind this? 2024 is the year I realised I truly do not understand men. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-i...
theguardian.com
Killed women count: 80 women allegedly killed by men in UK in 2024
Throughout the year the Guardian aimed to report on every woman whose death has led to a man being charged
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Lou Calvey @loucalvey.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Children aged 9 & 6 separated from their parents in a small boat. Their mum fell overboard & their dad jumped into save her. Imagine how terrified they were. Government have refused parents access to the U.K. to reunify with their kids. t.co/giUceXk2X1
t.co
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/23/family-separated-channel-crossing-may-not-reunite-uk-court-rules
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I'LL NEVER PAY FOR PRIVATE HEALTHCARE! #NHS #FBPE 🔶 @wendynowak.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
MAKE IT HAPPEN! If, like me, you are not in a good place about any of this and can't live with this threat to our food/meds just sign and share this petition. Day 87 of asking for it. #RejoinEU87 Check your email when you've signed! #RejoinEU #Brexit petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk
Petition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there ...
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 22/11/2024
These findings show just how much carers contribute to our society, but also how hard it is for carers to get the support they need. The government now needs to fully recognise the critical role carers play and end the years of neglect under the Conservatives.
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Voteformyniecesfuture @greenguy1973.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Please repost this great article we need this out there to as many people as possible Many thanks
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scrofty.bsky.social @scrofty.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Sorry, posted in haste! I mean why has Yvette Cooper gone native at the home office? Thanks for the excellent article, that case is appalling - that council should be condemned - safeguarding children should override immigration rules every time.
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scrofty.bsky.social @scrofty.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
They might appear cool, but I reckon they are shutting bricks! Trumps trade war will blow Reeves paper thin GDP growth to shreds. Lets hope they have a plan B
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scrofty.bsky.social @scrofty.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
He will try to drive a wedge between EU and UK, probably by promising a "wonderful" trade deal that never happens including chlorinated chicken etc. to further shaft our farmers.
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