Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialRobert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 12hThe ability to pour hundreds of millions of pounds into a loss-making TV channel, bent on wrenching British politics sharply to the right, is yet another of the ways in which extreme wealth is trying to remake UK democracy. It needs to be part of any serious conversation about political funding. 471357562
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialCheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 8hEU and Canada to announce sweeping new partnership pact -- October 29, 30, 2026 www.politico.eu/article/eu-a...politico.euEU and Canada to announce sweeping new partnership pactFrom critical raw materials to fighting wildfires, a document obtained by POLITICO reveals a wide-ranging expansion in relations. 820265
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialVince D. Monroy @vincedmonroy.bsky.social · 4hTrump is on his way to Alabama No sign of Melania #TravelWithNatalie 682
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialBob Shields @robbo03.bsky.social · 11hReform UK leader Nigel Farage actually typed this into the internet. Please don't adjust your irony meter. 70566140
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialRussty Russ @russtyruss.bsky.social · 6h#OnThisDay 1976 : 50 years ago today, the first Multi-Coloured Swap Shop ws boadcast on BBC1. Noel Edmonds would keep the swaps going until 1982. (TV listing : @woodg31.bsky.social) #70s 061
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5hTrump on Letitia James being special prosecutor for the Cornell rape case: "I feel badly for whoever she's looking at, because they won't get a fair shake" 4341076278
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialHTFB @htfb.bsky.social · 10hThis is a monumentally bad idea, environmentally, economically, and politically. If our fuel becomes more expensive it makes the country poorer. That's nothing like a tax, which reallocates some wealth to make the country as a whole better off. Calling it a "Trump tax" has addled your thinking. 041
sergeantpluck.bsky.social @sergeantpluck.bsky.social · 5h"at no point did any member of the execution team realise that the IV lines were not correctly placed or that the veins had blown". BBC News - US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukChrista Pike unconscious and on ventilator after botched execution, lawyer saysAs of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. 000
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialArthur Snell @snellarthur.bsky.social · 18hExcellent news. The good thing is that Palantir isn’t unique and there are many options, all of which will save the taxpayer money. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comAndy Burnham searches for UK alternative to PalantirPrime minister’s ‘Buy British’ push triggers hunt to find replacement for controversial US tech group awarded health service and defence contracts 11464138
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialOliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 15h"Massive crowd outside Palantir’s HQ in central London. Throw this evil corporation out of our public services." via Global Justice Now 2458781735
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 6hCharlie Angus: In just a year and a half, Canadian purchases of vehicles made on the American side of the border dropped 30%. If you take the American export auto economy, Canada’s number one. If you take the next 10 countries and put them together, it’s still less than Canada at number one. 32977293
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialVince D. Monroy @vincedmonroy.bsky.social · 21hJimmy Kimmel: I just want to make an announcement. If you’re watching at the White House right now, Natalie, you might want to break out an extra box of Huggies for tonight’s program. 332281449
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialDr Eric Farmer @himself132.bsky.social · 10hIf GB News were a normal commercial venture, like Talk TV, it would have been binned long ago. Since September 2020, it has spewed out hateful far-right propaganda, paying high salaries to people such as Nigel Farage. Ofcom has abjectly failed to address this threat to democracy. 27445161
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialIan Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 6hRook at sunset. Surely the thoughts of this bird are worth more than a penny. #Corvids 617314
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 7hBy Suella Braverman's definition of Englishness as being "a lineage, an ancestry, a connection to the heritage of this country which dates back a few generations," I'm no longer English. So where shall I go and live when Reform comes knocking? 17263695
sergeantpluck.bsky.social @sergeantpluck.bsky.social · 7hwww.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comAt Brighton, Polanski raised his arms in triumph. It felt more like a wave goodbyeThe Greens’ leader seems long on agitprop but short on ideas – and one byelection away from losing his job 000
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialDr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in the UK. www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-evs...carbonbrief.orgAnalysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in the UK - Carbon BriefThe latest surge in fossil-fuel prices means it is now up to nine times cheaper in the UK to drive an electric vehicle (EV) than a petrol or diesel car, shows Carbon Brief analysis. 44847294
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialRolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 11hCOMMENTARY: Pete Hegseth’s ‘Warfighter’ Crusade Isn’t About Killing The Defense Secretary wants to rid the military of “woke” — and make sure no one questions the president’s orders ever again.rollingstone.comPete Hegseth's 'Warfighter' Crusade Isn't About KillingDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has prioritized eradicating "woke" from the military, and making sure no one questions Trump's orders. 1710133
sergeantpluck.bsky.social @sergeantpluck.bsky.social · 12hRe-warmed Nazism is all Braverman and Reform have to offer. 010
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialHumanists UK @humanists.uk · 14hHey, Suella, leave them kids alone. A school's job is educate children, not force them into religious worship. Keep Christian Nationalism OUT of assemblies, classrooms, and the curriculum. Agree? Sign our petition today 👇 humanists.uk/action/keep-...humanists.ukKeep Christian Nationalism out of our schoolsReform 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... 18278116
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialWimbledon Society @wimsoc.bsky.social · 13hWimbledon Windmill - our iconic windmill sails will be turning at specific weekends (every 5 weeks/ wind dependent) to check everything is still working. At 2pm on Saturday & Sunday, a WPCC Ranger will be up in the roof and releasing the brake so the sails go round! www.wimbledonwindmil... 042
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialpaulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 13hNo major new reservoirs have been built in England since water privatisation in 1989 (Carsington was finished in 1992 but was started before privatisation). In the 35 years before privatisation, 100 reservoirs were built inc. 30 exceptionally large drinking water reservoirs. bsky.app/profile/eciu... 45520
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialGeneral Boles @generalboles.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The number of people arguing City should keep titles they cheated* their way to is frankly mindboggling *subject to appeal etc etc etc 3818524
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialSéamas Aloysius @seamusaloysius.bsky.social · 13hPINK FLOYD "Atom Heart Mother" Released October 2, 1970 Their 5th studio album and their first to reach #1 in the UK, while it reached #55 on the US chart (eventually going gold). youtu.be/tS_9UlOn06o?...youtu.beP̲ink Flo̲yd - A̲tom H̲eart M̲other (Full Album) 1970YouTube video by Play Music 4255
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 13hChrista Pike left in ‘critical condition’ as Tennessee halts all executions | First Thingtheguardian.comChrista Pike left in ‘critical condition’ as Tennessee halts all executions | First ThingFailed attempt to execute 50-year-old prompts review of state’s execution practices amid distressing witness accounts 164513
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialHugo Gye @hugogye.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Ridiculous behaviour from the Tories. Dealing with unfriendly journalists is a basic requirement for a political party! 621157
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 15hNew GB News accounts are out. Here are their losses to date. Or "spent political donations" if you prefer 39728269
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 22hRepublican Congressman Mike Collins signals his intent to end Social Security: "[Old people need to] get off of Social Security [and] get back into the workforce." 84027151721
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 16hCARRIE FISHER was a real canyon girl. Here she is outside one of 3 Laurel Canyon homes she owned over the years. After the STAR WARS money came rolling in she then moved to Benedict Canyon. Once a Canyon girl… 422472199
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 17hKeir Starmer wanted to be remembered as Prime Minister for building homes. Instead he will be remembered for his complicity in destroying them. #GazaGenocide 391332495
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialLucy Fisher @lucyfisher.ft.com · 01/10/2026EXC: British govt is searching for a UK alternative to Palantir, as the PM’s “buy British” push triggers hunt for homegrown replacement for the controversial US software group in NHS and MoD w/ @chris-smyth.bsky.social & @laurahughesft.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/9a6e...ft.comAndy Burnham searches for UK alternative to PalantirPrime minister’s ‘buy British’ push triggers hunt to find replacement for controversial US tech group awarded health service and defence contracts 710639
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I never ever thought I would see such a dangerous unhinged psychopath running the US military. We’ve had some bad ones, but never like this. 1100123233127
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Suella Braverman's book PATRIOT came out today. It's 503 grams, costs £30 and tells the story of one politician's struggle against reality. Mine is currently 99p on kindle. Weighs nothing. Is all about traitors and villains... And people love it. Choices www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F2FHD18...amazon.co.ukNotorious: History’s Villains and Why They MatterNotorious: History’s Villains and Why They Matter eBook : English, Otto: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store 63864156
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialGraeme 🦋 @fatherhilarious.blog · 30/09/2026A collection of photographs from the same location in colour and B&W, taken as I tried to reconnect with what I enjoy about film photography. A longish blog... I hope you enjoy. 🥰 #FilmIsNotDead #BelieveInFilm fatherhilarious.blog/2026/09/ligh...fatherhilarious.blogLighting Grinton - Father HilariousOver the course of a few days on Spiritual Retreat, I used a roll of Rollei IR film, and a roll of Kodak Ultramax trying to find film photography inspiration in a familiar place. 4182
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026No wonder Tom voted for Brexit, he thinks Britain is 3,500 miles west of Europe. 104880151
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 01/10/2026The war has been going on for 7 months now btw 2762277618
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Far from taking pride in it, the men who killed this magnificent animal should be deeply ashamed. That swift, sleek, wonderful monster, flashing with holographic colours, reduced to a dead black lump. www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...devonlive.comMonster 282kg tuna landed in Brixham is 'heaviest ever' catchGiant £4,000 Bluefin tuna caught off Devon coast could be heading to Michelin-starred restaurants 761361306
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"I should just point out that we don't have any Lib Dems on the panel as they only have 71 MPs, but Suella Braverman is here because Reform have 8 MPs" 1062308726
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialHugh Harrop @hughharrop.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Over the moon (to put it mildly) to find this first year male SIBERIAN BLUE ROBIN in our garden at Hillwell, Shetland this morning. The fifth record for Britain and a first for Shetland. #BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife 1637342
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialReal Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 01/10/2026This looks utterly fantastic and is what other authorities should be doing. 0203
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialNaomi O'Leary @naomiohreally.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The EU would be happy to have the UK back. The main condition I see would be to sort your issues out, ie no longer use the EU as a way of litigating internal divisions. 3193
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I've been a member of the lobby for well over a decade. Not a single one of my lobby colleagues has said a word about the Conservatives banning me from their conferences, without any explanation. Contrast with the US where even Fox News stood in solidarity when Trump banned news outlets he dislikedbylinetimes.comKemi Badenoch's Conservatives Block Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist BanThe ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press 811455594
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026🔴 Protests against Palantir across England today. In July, we published this deep dive into Palantir, its lobbying in Britain and the myriad problems NHS staff have had with its software. democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-just-a...democracyforsale.substack.com"It's just a waste of time": inside Palantir's £330m NHS failureOur new investigation reveals the problems with Palantir’s NHS tech - and the unrivalled political access that fuelled the firm’s march into the British state 6237115
sergeantpluck.bsky.social @sergeantpluck.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"a Silicon Valley tech company, run by a Trump-backing billionaire, has unprecedented power over a key British public service." Exactly what UK governments said would not happen. Palantir out. democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-just-a...democracyforsale.substack.com"It's just a waste of time": inside Palantir's £330m NHS failureOur new investigation reveals the problems with Palantir’s NHS tech - and the unrivalled political access that fuelled the firm’s march into the British state 012
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The U.S. has withdrawn its last troops from Iraq, 23 years after a Republican president launched a war of choice based on lies that cost trillions of dollars, killed hundreds of thousands of people, and unleashed regional chaos. History doesn't repeat, but it often rhymes. 241029312
sergeantpluck.bsky.social @sergeantpluck.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Ethnic cleansing, backed and paid by the US, enabled by the rest of the West. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comNew Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in GazaSatellite imagery shows further destruction of homes, businesses and places of worship since fragile ceasefire 000
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialPeter Kay @theonlypeterkay.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Orwell,1984: “to repudiate morality while laying claim to it.” Palantir co-founder, Peter Thiel, 2026: “If you’re evil, you’re not bad… maybe you’re actually kind of good.” Thiel later says good is better than evil. But Orwell would surely have recognised the linguistic trick @mrjamesob.bsky.social 154
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialAndrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 01/10/2026Interesting: “Raise the Colours” are citing the European Convention on Human Rights in defence of their flag-raising campaign👇 🔗 www.bbc.com/news/article... via www.bbc.com The ECHR protects us all.bbc.comRaise the Colours' members in court for Birmingham injunction evidenceBirmingham City Council is seeking an injunction to stop the Raise The Colours group's activities. 1911949
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialNews 📰 @some-news.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Attorneys for Christa Pike said she was being treated at a hospital but her condition is unknown. Journalists who witnessed her attempted execution described snoring, kicking and complaints from Pike about pain.nbcnews.com‘It was a mess’: Tennessee fails to execute inmate after 2 lethal injections 011
Reposted by @sergeantpluck.bsky.socialScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Hegseth has by all professional assessments bungled a war against Iran and likely lost it. He is incapable of articulating the reason for the war or the objectives he is pursuing. Yet he is spending almost every waking hour denigrating soldiers, sailors and airmen and trying to foment divisions and 1916571