shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 3hShame on The Independent for this as it is categorically untrue. You only have to pay for a licence if you watch or record live TV and use BBC services, not if you use a TV to watch anything else 010
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 3hNever ever thought I would agree with Morgan and Farage on anything but this move is punitive for people and punishes them at a time when people are being hit hard already yet for something they don't want www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukEx-culture secretary blasts ‘retrograde’ plan for ‘YouTube tax’ to fund BBCBaroness Nicky Morgan said that many BBC programmes should be available for subscription instead of a levy 010
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 5hOf course they do, evil bastards www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comTarget pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John HealeySupporters of planned tax, however, say banks were bailed out by taxpayers during the financial crisis and can afford to pay more now 010
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 15/10/2026This is mafia style bullying tactics and it will backfire. People will cancel all subscriptions and watch things illegally using VPNs before bowing down to an outdated bully boy they don't use. The BBC should be subscription based or use ads, full stop www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukBBC licence fee to be extended with ‘YouTube tax’Exclusive: A government white paper set to be published before Christmas is expected to include plans to extend the licence fee to cover YouTube, Netflix, Amazon and Disney Plus 010
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Yet somehow we all knew it would be someone from Reform to be the first using perv glasses at work www.theguardian.com/technology/2...theguardian.comThe eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in WestminsterJason O’Connell’s suspected use of the specs to aid his speech in Senedd reignites debate over AI-enabled devices 010
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Just saw the new Baywatch trailer. Think I threw up in my mouth 000
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 12/10/2026You don't fix one security crisis by creating another. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comMinisters preparing to slash heat pump subsidies to fund defence spendingExclusive: Some of £2bn savings needed from energy budget expected to come from boiler upgrade scheme, sources say 621139343
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12/10/2026This summer: Thousands of deaths from extreme weather. This weekend in the media: What's the point of the Green Party? This morning from the Labour party 👇 771588580
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Bank of England governor tells the UK chancellor to agree a budget that reassures financial markets. Govt told to serve markets, speculators, corporations. Healthcare, education, social justice, housing is secondary in neoliberalism. Wither democracy.theguardian.comBank governor urges John Healey to use budget to allay market fears amid bond turmoilAndrew Bailey tells chancellor ‘whatever the stance of fiscal policy, it must be credible and be seen as such by financial markets’ 45485214
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 11/10/2026Ofcom rules are clear: broadcasters cannot use politicians as newsreaders, interviewers or reporters in any news programmes. So why is Farage allowed to have his own show on GB News? Add your name to demand that Ofcom takes immediate action.bestforbritain.orgFarage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action - Best for Britain 21845423
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Corporate Welfare Tory tax break for banks cost UK public purse £6bn In 2023 Tory govt cut the bank surcharge from 8% to 3%. Current govt hasn't reversed it. Record profits, exec pay, dividends at banks Reversing the surcharge would raise billions.theguardian.comTory tax break for banks has cost UK public purse £6bn, says TUCExclusive: Chancellor urged to reverse Jeremy Hunt’s tax surcharge cuts to claw back billions in lost revenue 26801419
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Company behind Scotland’s biggest data centre proposal is owned by the treasurer of the UK Conservative party via British Virgin Islands. It could receive £23m public subsidy. BVI facilitates opacity and tax avoidance. Successive UK govts have defended the use of tax havens by wealthy elites.theferret.scotThe Tory treasurer, an offshore company and Scotland’s biggest data centre planScotland may be set to host one of the world’s most powerful data centres. The Conservative Party’s money man stands to benefit. 531131698
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 11/10/2026I mean her party is polling on average 18% in the polls. She's 'set' for a general election at Xmas in the same way I'm set for winning a grand slam tennis tournament next week 1291393221
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Delighted that Navi Pillay, chair of the UN commission which found Israel guilty of genocide in Gaza, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. Let Trump and Netanyahu splutter and fume: the truth becomes ever harder to deny. 11809158
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 11/10/2026In the least surprising news of the century, vast majority of racist flag shaggers who go about brandishing crosses and saying that we're a Christian country... don't pray, or go to church or read the Bible www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comChristian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says reportResearch challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity 2012251691
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Protests that started in Spain and then spread to France and Brazil have now started in Belgium. People are sick of being told there is 'no money' by billionaires who are becoming trillionaires. 5028291106
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Really wish Trump would just drop down dead 020
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Still seems a bit rich considering under her the greens just stagnated while she kept her seat 010
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 09/10/2026It appears I may have misspoken about Caroline Lucas demanding Zack Polanski resign as I read a few articles where they lumped her in with the leader of the Jewish Greens and an unnamed source who also demanded he resign 120
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I thought I had read it on media sites. If wrong, then I apologise 300
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I thought I read she criticised him over his leadership and wanted him to, though my bad if wrong 000
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I have every respect for Caroline Lucas for campaigning and keeping her seat for so long, but to demand Zack Polanski resign despite a very good 2nd place and raising the Greens profile, membership, media presence and number of MPs and councillors, in favour of going back to obscurity is absurd 493
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialGood Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 09/10/2026Isn’t it strange how, when you start being paid by private companies instead of elected by the public, the people become the “mob”? Palantir’s record deserves scrutiny – from politicians and the public. bit.ly/47avtHWtheguardian.comPalantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contractsFormer Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdowns 28355149
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialLaura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 09/10/2026“If you don’t like public executions just don’t watch it” says the crowd trying to ban drag shows and books 4073529510621
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Oh dear www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...independent.co.ukEl Nino is now hottest ever recorded and still growing in strength, announces JapanThere is a 100 per cent chance the conditions will last into the Northern Hemisphere winter, JMA says 020
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 08/10/2026So the only people facing public condemnation due to his rape charges are the police? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comSearch warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raids were unlawful, court rules‘Technical errors’ are embarrassing for Thames Valley police but unlikely to affect outcome of investigation 012
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 08/10/2026This is appalling. Back to public hangings in the town square. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comHegseth says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be a public eventOfficials clarified execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, army psychiatrist who killed 13 people, will be livestreamed 110
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialDiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.net · 08/10/2026A live-action ‘CYBERPUNK 2077’ movie is in the works at Paramount. (Source: Deadline) 1720128
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Began watching Major Crimes as filler TV as never watched it and am very pleasantly surprised At first it seemed a bit light hearted, but boy does it go to very dark and emotional placesstatic.klipy.comSharon Raydor: Well, EhALT: Sharon Raydor: Well, Eh 000
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Spiderman Brand New Day was great fun and a good movie. Well done to all involved and looking forward to the X-Men movie toostatic.klipy.comSpider Man SpidermanALT: Spider Man Spiderman 000
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Was first day I felt chilly and it hit my chest. I did walk the girls in a t shirt and shorts though lol 120
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialRuss Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I'd have more respect for racists if they just said "I am a racist." All this dancing around "they won't integrate" and "legitimate concerns" is mealy-mouthed bollocks. Just grow a spine. Have the courage of you fucking awful convictions, and stop assuming we're all as stupid as you are. 23496105
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialPhil M 🦻🏼💚 🍉 🏳️⚧️ 🇵🇸 @phillm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026When they talk about reducing red tape, remember this image. 5428491092
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I love talking our country down While offering no solutions Because I’m a grifting gobshite Who likes to incite unrest Small boat crossings are down 44% Deportations are the highest in 10 years Immigration is 82% lower But who needs facts When you can make up lies 711504506
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I vote Green and am happy to as the others are useless or just vile, I also agree that Zionism is racism, but sadly, I think the vote has just shot them in the foot. They were doing well holding their own against the constant media onslaught, but now everything will be about this and nothing else 220
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I hope they release every bit of evidence and act he is accused of for their defence 010
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 05/10/2026He really doesn’t know when to sit down snd shut the fuck up. The police should announce everything he did then www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action against police over Epstein raidsFormer prince to challenge whether Thames Valley police acted lawfully over searches relating to his arrest 110
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialPeter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Why you can’t trust Grok - or any other LLM which basically tells you what you want to hear and amplifies online echo chambers 39422140
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialKevin Maguire @kevmag.bsky.social · 04/10/2026The Conservative Party is “authoritarian” and attacking the “free press” by banning journalists from its conference when Kemi Badenoch called Reform precisely that for doing the same. bylinetimes.com/2026/09/30/k...bylinetimes.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 1327992
shazan64.bsky.social @shazan64.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Funny how the rich always revert to blackmail such as this or 'if you tax us we will leave' www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comUAE may halt UK investments after Manchester City guilty verdictPremier League’s actions would ‘have an influence on the bilateral state relationship’, Emirati officials said 1124
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialThe Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 04/10/2026GOOD FREAKING MORNING! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBurnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trialsThe key policy idea announced by David Lammy when he was justice secretary will no longer go ahead. 2078489
Reposted by shazan64.bsky.socialProf Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Indeed Dump on the poor and vulnerable Improve the lives of the rich www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukI'm a classic old school Conservative, says Kemi BadenochThe Tory leader seeks to echo Margaret Thatcher as she sets out her guiding political principles. 37625