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Stephen Phillips

@sidthekid1965.bsky.social
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🔶️ Overly sarcastic and cynical personal views. Also Secretary of Fylde Lib Dems & St. Anne's Town Councillor

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
This is how you write a headline.
Telegraph headline:

Trump backstabs Zelensky for five minutes of midterm relief
Deal with Putin for Russia’s oil might soften the markets but Ukraine will pay the price
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
“…impose harsh sanctions on any nation purchasing Russian energy and work with our allies to ensure Ukraine has the military support it needs to repel and defeat this Russian invasion once and for all.”
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
“For our National Security, for the security of our Allies in Europe including Ukraine, President Trump should rescind this deal immediately and return to the strong policies of our four years in the White House…
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Former VP Mike Pence: “President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel amidst Putin’s ongoing and brutal attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine makes no sense and is a betrayal of the legacy and leadership of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.”
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Margo Gontar @margogontar.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
So, Trump is now buying diesel from Russia - which means Trump is directly helping Russia bomb my people . F%ck Trump .
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 09/10/2026
Pete Hegseth is treating death and cruelty as entertainment. The news of a livestreamed execution for the Fort Hood murderer is beneath our military. I have no sympathy for Nidal Hasan, he massacred 13 innocent people in '09, but justice is solemn, it shouldn't be a spectacle. Link below ⬇️
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carolmac80💙🌈☮️🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇸🇺🇦🧿🌊 @carolmac80.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
He makes a good point.
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Luke McGee @lukemcgee.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
We've seen Trump do some shitty things to Ukraine since taking office (Oval Office incident; Alaska summit; Patriot U-turn) but today he's chosen to do a diesel deal with Putin that plays to Russia's economic/warchest advantage and restricts Ukraine's ability to defend itself.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Traitor.
Donald J. Trump I @reaDonald Trump
I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter. Additionally, based on the condition of their Diesel Refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel. Between our TOTAL CONTROL of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian Energy, Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST! Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my Greatest Priority. This is a very big and important announcement. Additionally, it must be understood, that Iran will not have a Nuclear Weapon! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP
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MaryamB (She/Her) #FBPE #BanX #DemocracyDiedInDarkness 6Nov24🖤 @maryamb.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I'm with Carl Sagan on this:
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LESams @lsam22.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Labour's Jonathan Reynolds slams Conservative Helen Whately on #BBCQT "Frankly there's no evidence to suggest that unemployed people spend all their money on fags and booze" "It's just a way of you saying you don't like poor people"
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Here’s the best shirt for Halloween. 🎃
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Jenrick’s reaction to the assaults? It was this.
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Darth Empath @jhatman.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
A human can only survive 2-7 days without clean water, whereas we can survive in perpetuity without datacenters. Choose wisely.
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I plead with people not to propagate their "it won't make a difference; his supporters love him" gloom. Actually, Farage is on the ropes and he didn't get there by himself. He's there because people continue to believe resistance does make a difference. It's also wrong on the facts. 1/3
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The man who beat two female protesters with his cane at the Reform conference has been identified as Stephen Cooling - it’s actually there on his conference tag - former UKIP candidate for Erdington and now member of Reform’s Sutton Coldfield branch. Presumably West Mids Police have enough info now
Snarling man with cane in Reform shirt, showing conference badge
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Mikey Smith @mikeysmith.com · 05/09/2026
You don't really get the full picture of the walking stick incident until you watch both angles at the same time... (Left via @climate_resist , right via Franceinfo on TikTok) First full speed, then slo-mo and annotated.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The world feels like a slightly less joyous place. What an absolute star she was.
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Dolly Parton's Iconic Smile
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Zee Zom @fnafilms.com · 26/05/2026
Solidarity is where it’s at. ✊🏽🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Screenshot from TUC on Facebook 

Reform-led Durham council cut off funding to the annual Pride celebrations.
So trade unions launched a fundraiser to save it, eventually raising more money than was cut.
Which means this year's Pride will be bigger than ever.
In the 1980s, the LGBT+ community raised thousands of pounds to help striking miners and their families.
When we stick up for each other, we can achieve anything.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Blimey. This petition is now is now at almost 98,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 today and have that debate petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
BBC News understands the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is among a number of cabinet ministers to have urged Keir Starmer to set out a timetable for his resignation as Labour leader and Prime Minister www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
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Four ministerial aides quit as 70 Labour MPs call for Starmer to resign
Keir Starmer earlier promised to prove
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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
It's a neck and neck race between number of ministerial aides resigning and number of newly elected Reform councillors departing.
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Hungary’s parliament sings “Ode to Joy” — the anthem of Europe — after Péter Magyar is sworn in as prime minister. Hungary is once again a proud member of the European Union.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Reform starting as they mean to go on.
huffingtonpost.co.uk
Reform UK's Richard Tice Refuses To Condemn Councillor Who Said 'Nigerians Should Be Melted Down'
The party's deputy leader accused their critics of "smearing and sneering".
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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
“On Tuesday, the Energy Secretary gave a speech with one overriding message: “Every solar panel we put up, every wind turbine we build, every heat pump we install, every EV on the road makes our country more secure.”
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jenny tightpants @jtp.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
strait of hormuz update
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bugs bunny and daffy duck are standing next to a sign that says duck rabbit on it
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 12/04/2026
Hungary has chosen Europe. Europe has always chosen Hungary. A country reclaims its European path. The Union grows stronger.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission👏
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Arthur Snell @snellarthur.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Been quite the week for JD Vance - he's managed to ensure the fall of Viktor Orban and then confirmed Iran's control of the Straits of Hormuz. Poor chap needs a day off.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12/04/2026
the JD Vance effect: "Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded that he had lost Hungary’s election on Sunday, as early results showed a stunning defeat for the politician who has ruled the country for 16 years and been an ally of President Trump."
wsj.com
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán Concedes Defeat in Election
The result is a stunning turn for a politician who has ruled as prime minister for 16 years and been an ally of President Trump.
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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
one immediate dramatic consequence of the Hungarian result: Magyar has promised to repair relations with the EU and unblock a €90bn EU loan for Ukraine
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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
The end of Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime is a victory not just for Hungary, but for people who value democracy around the world. Congratulations to Tisza, to incoming leader Péter Magyar, and to Hungarians everywhere.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 12/04/2026
Record turnout shows the democratic spirit of the Hungarian people. They have spoken—and their will is clear. I look forward to working closely with Péter Magyar to make Europe stronger and more prosperous.
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Orbán's electoral crushing is a far greater achievement than most people outside Hungary realise. He systemically consolidated power for 16 years, fixed the electoral map, abused govt power for political purposes & censored media. The hurdles that Hungarians overcame for this moment were immense.
Opposition leader Péter Magyar at a rally.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
After the White House complained about an unflattering photo of Karoline Leavitt, it was removed from AFP and Getty’s systems. This is the photo in question. Please do not repost it. 👇
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Kyiv Post @kyivpost.com · 31/03/2026
Poland has refused a US request to redeploy Patriot air defense systems to the Middle East, citing the need to protect its own territory and NATO’s eastern flank. www.kyivpost.com/post/72958
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Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
1) Trump starts a war with Iran for no pressing reason. 2) As a result of the war, oil and gas prices skyrocket. 3) Trump blames NATO allies for failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz, which was perfectly secure before started his war. Dumbest war ever. Dumbest blame game ever.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
BREAKING: Ed Davey says GB News is turning into the "Reform channel" just how Fox News became the "Trump channel" Starmer: "He's right to raise an important question of free speech and our media - it is a matter for Ofcom" #PMQs
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The US is attacking Iran. Russia is helping Iran target US forces. For all we know Russia is co-responsible for the deaths of US soldiers. And yet Trump has made Russia the main winner of the war thus far by lifting oil sanctions. I can’t think of anything like this.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Brexit was bad for Britain – Labour must now declare our future is back in Europe www.independent.co.uk/voices/edito...
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Brexit was bad for Britain – Labour must now declare our future is back in Europe
Editorial: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to be congratulated on her analysis of the parlous state of the economy – but she must go further and faster in aligning the UK with the EU
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Finnish President Alexander Stubb says Brexit was a “colossal mistake” “It’s like amputating your leg without medical reason for doing it”
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 01/03/2026
But they said he was “The peace president.” 🥴
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 28/02/2026
The UK can't be dragged into another protracted Middle Eastern war by a US President. Keir Starmer needs to rule out the use of UK bases for any future unilateral US strikes.
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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇱 @dailyherald.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Reform’s Deputy Leader for Lancs CC Simon Evans who posted an image saying a n MP should be shot has said it was a genuine mistake. The text is directly above the image & he even reposted it yesterday. This vile buffoon is responsible for a £1.2bn budget, #PoliticsLive #pms
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