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Adam (legacy fan) @mufcadam.bsky.social · 8h
For the last time, can we PLEASE refer to these people as Spex Pests?
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Youngy @mancversusfood.bsky.social · 19h
This is just further proof of the bent nature of the sponsorships. No regular sponsor would threaten to sue the Prem for the reputational damage of a report they arent even named in. They would just cut ties with the club www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Maris Kreizman @maris.bsky.social · 9h
This is so silly and I truly cant imagine many consumers will feel that being able to “talk” to characters in a book adds much value. techcrunch.com/2026/10/01/a...
techcrunch.com
Audible's new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters | TechCrunch
Audible is rolling out new features that help listeners keep track of characters, explore places and imagery mentioned in books, and even interact with characters using generative AI.
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 20h
Reform UK’s Welsh leader works for firm that helps foreign workers migrate to the UK nation.cymru/news/reform-...
nation.cymru
Reform UK's Welsh leader works for firm that helps foreign workers migrate to the UK
Martin Shipton Reform UK’s leader in Wales works part time for an organisation that helps foreign migrants obtain visas to work in the UK, we can reveal. Helen Jenner recently took over from Dan…
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19h
Super-rich UK energy/food magnates’ wealth skyrockets amid global crises Working-class face soaring prices, worsening climate impacts. Billionaires owning food/energy companies profit from hardship The same class funds political parties, uses tax havens, preaches low wages to workers.
theguardian.com
Super-rich UK energy and food magnates’ wealth skyrockets amid global crises
Analysis has shown the costs of daily essentials soaring in recent years, thanks in part to climate shocks, wars and geopolitical tensions
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19h
UK public sector bodies spent £17bn with offshore-owned private equity firms last year. The same vultures received £31bn public sector contracts. Profiteering, low wages, tax dodging, asset-stripping is their business model. Enriched by public money. How many have politicians on payroll?
gmb.org.uk
£17 billion taxpayer cash went to offshore private equity last year
We need to buy British, GMB tells Labour conference
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 18h
South West Water pleaded guilty to sewage dumping, fined £8m, a decade after the events. Yet govt introduced more deregulation. England's water industry controlled by organisations with criminal convictions. None has licence revoked. No exec prosecuted. Customers fleeced.
bbc.co.uk
South West Water fined almost £8m for sewage spills
South West Water previously entered guilty pleas to pollution offences spanning six years.
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ET Heisenberg @utdheisenberg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
My buddies and I hitting the LIKE button on every Man City slander post on Bluesky. ❤️
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Richest 1% of Britons owns more wealth than the bottom 70% of the population combined. 50 richest families hold more wealth than the poorest half of the population combined. The concentration of wealth in fewer hands has not provided the necessary economic stimulus. Need redistribution.
leftfootforward.org
This is how the Chancellor can increase the personal allowance and lift millions out of hardship
Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
UK household energy bills forecast to rise 16%, or £276, in January. Household energy debt expected to hit £7bn soon. Heating v Eating dilemma. 120,000 a year die in poverty. Companies profiteer, fuelling costs, inflation, poverty. Public ownership gives govt more policy options.
bbc.co.uk
Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
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Naomi Andersson 🌍🌱 @naomiandersson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Yup
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Veterans Against Trump @vetsat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Feeling pretty hopeless today. It'll pass, but holy hell I'm sick of this shit.
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Iwan Williams @iwanwills.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Death,taxes & JFS trying to belittle/mock Cymraeg on a daily basis.To paraphrase that Braveheart line “The problem with Wales is that it’s full of Welsh!” Constantly undermines our language,culture+nation.What does she offer our Senedd? Be ma JFS yn cynnig ein Senedd? Casineb dyddiol at y Gymraeg 🤷🏻‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 26/09/2026
Tech companies suddenly decide they can, in fact, moderate content on their platforms after all
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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 29/09/2026
WipEout was released 31 years ago. Since the game is set in 2052, we're already more than halfway there. 😁 A technical gem, this Psygnosis game made a huge splash on the PS1 (and other platforms). Especially with its electro soundtrack and in-game branding & artworks by The Designers Republic.
WipEout Japanese PS1 box art
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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Just noticed that Bod and Bond have the same title sequence.
The name’s Bod…… James Bod.
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Reform want to indoctrinate our children. Freedom of (and from) belief is a human right. humanists.uk/2026/09/10/s...
humanists.uk
Reform UK Braverman promises 'consequences' if pupils don't sing hymns
Reform UK has said schools will face ‘consequences’ if they fail to make pupils regularly sing hymns and the national anthem under a Reform government. The party’s education spokesperson, Suella Brave...
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Richard Littler @richardlittler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Anthropic: "AI may pose 'existential risks to humanity'" World governments: "Extinction is such a hot market right now, and we want a fat piece of that mouth-waterin' extinction pie for ourselves! Invest everything we have in AI!"
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thames Water: Andy Burnham should nationalise this failed monopoly. The entire water industry has failed. Must be nationalised. It is similar story in the energy sector. Profiteering, low investment. Privatisation has deepened cost of living crisis.
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Thames Water: Andy Burnham should nationalise this failed monopoly | Editorial
Editorial: Bill payers should not fund another rescue for financiers of the water industry. Public ownership can end the cycle of extraction and failure
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Bad Jam @badjamband.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Was such a fun night in The Sun Inn, Llangollen last night! The people of #Llangollen can REALLY sing!
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Private equity controlled TalkTalk, UK's 4th largest broadband provider, facing administration. Loaded with debt by PE, asset-stripped, low investment, poor service. PE control of essential services damages economy and national security. Neoliberals eye a bailout.
lbc.co.uk
National security concerns as broadband giant TalkTalk 'could go into administration within days' | LBC
Security officials are warning that the Ministry of Defence could be impacted if the telecom provider goes under
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
In 2021, income tax personal allowance was frozen at £12,570. If aligned with inflation, it would now be £16,070. A minimum wage earner in England will pay extra £980 in income tax & NIC in 2026-27. Govt can easily increase personal allowance by £3,000, worth £600 to basic rate taxpayer.
leftfootforward.org
This is how the Chancellor can increase the personal allowance and lift millions out of hardship
Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
'It's a mystery, isn't it' via Christopher Warner
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silentbazz @silentbazz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I just can't see the Premier League sticking to their guns on this.. there's always going to be a price that City will be prepared to pay that will make this all go away.. I really hope I'm wrong, but I very much doubt I am
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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Actress Susan Sarandon being arrested earlier today for protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. One is speaking out against genocide, one is committing it. One was arrested, one was not.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Brexit and Trump have combined to be an absolute disaster for UK food and drink exports. Deficit worst in a quarter of a century and sales have plummeted ever since we left the single market
ft.com
Brexit and Donald Trump’s tariffs push UK’s food and drink trade deficit to £21bn
In the first half of 2026, the sector’s export volumes fell 11.7% to hit their third-lowest level on record
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Charlie Brooker @charliebrooker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Here. Have this.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Around 40% of the world's dirty money, proceeds of corruption and crime, is laundered through the UK, its Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories. Successive govts promise new laws and enforcement but they make little impact. Why do govts continue to fail? Watch the Minister's reply.
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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
GETTING THIS TITLE AWAY IS THE TRIUMPH OF THE YEAR. Blackmere is coming. variety.com/2026/tv/glob...
variety.com
Charlie Brooker’s New Netflix Series Gets Title, ‘Blackmere,’ as Rory Kinnear Joins Cast and First-Look Photos Revealed
Charlie Brooker's new series has revealed its title, "Blackmere," as Rory Kinnear joins the cast.
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📌 ICYMI — Royal British Legion Says It Wants ‘No Association’ With Anti-Migrant Group Behind Poppy Fundraisers — @josiahmortimer.bsky.social The charity says it never authorised a Hampshire group's 'Raise the Poppies' appeal, as crowdfunding sites take pages down
bylinetimes.com
Royal British Legion Says It Wants ‘No Association’ With Anti-Migrant Group Behind Poppy Fundraisers
The charity says it never authorised a Hampshire group's 'Raise the Poppies' appeal, as crowdfunding sites take pages down
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Sir Guy Fawkes @guyfawkesright.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Get #Palantir out of uk health and government.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Pay rent, eat or keep warm? Growing numbers face hard choices as housing benefit gap grows. No curbs on rents. Shortage of social housing. 2.8m council homes sold since the 1980s, not replaced. Low wages, 37.8% of Universal Credit claimants are in work. Poverty is a political choice.
theguardian.com
Pay rent, eat or keep warm? Growing numbers face hard choices as housing benefit gap grows
Wirral mother among renters turning to food banks as gap between a two-bed and housing benefit hits £158 a month – rising to as much as £324 in London
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HappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 22/09/2026
New crack cocaine just dropped for fans of quality salt and vinegar crisps. Made by Ryvita so are probably good for you.
Ryvita salt and cider vinegar sticks. Similar to Classic fish and chips because they're baked.Level pegging with chipsticks fir deliciousness BUT Ryvita is not as deadly Obviously not as strong as salt and vinegar disco, nothing could be. But Ryvita's choice of cider vinegar is delicious instead of Disco's human endurance trial flavour.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The powers-to-be are tinkering with minor reform of the UK House of Lords. That won't do. I urged the Govt to replace the House with an elected second chamber, subject to constitutional safeguards. Watch the video.
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Things that aren't patriotic: - Racism - Moving abroad for tax purposes Things that are patriotic: - A love and sense of duty to your country, including paying taxes that contribute to it
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Bad Jam @badjamband.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This Saturday join Bad Jam playing live at The Sun Inn, Llangollen. Free entry! Music starts approx 9pm! #Llangollen #LiveMusic #Rock
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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wrote something about SNL:UK and what I learned by going to see it being made… joelmorris.substack.com/p/live-from-...
joelmorris.substack.com
Live from London, it’s SATURDAY NIGHT!
What seeing this week’s episode of SNL UK taught me about comedy.
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silentbazz @silentbazz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Apparently the suspect is bricking it..
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
UK politics funded by billionaires, mega-donations surge as the rich buy power. £179m donated by wealthy individuals since 2019. A cap at £100,000 or £500,000 won't do. Only the rich can enter political auctions Can't end political corruption without ending donations.
theguardian.com
UK politics increasingly funded by billionaires as mega-donations surge
Exclusive: A total £179m has been donated by wealthy individuals since 2019, research reveals
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Bad Jam @badjamband.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Debuting a new arrangement of our Wicked Game cover. Bit more of a nod to the Chris Isaak original. It's even more fun to play!
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Sarcastically Fantastical @shermachesterfield.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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HappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 19/09/2026
Ha ha this-away, Ha ha Hathaway
Wizbit and Anne Hathaway
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Billionaire Brexiteeer and Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK. Lives in Monaco to avoid UK taxes, owns several luxury properties. Demands state subsidies, including for building a Man U stadium. Why do billionaires resent people getting decent NHS, social care, public services?
bbc.co.uk
Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 19/09/2026
It looks like the EU is seriously preparing for an attack by Russia. A lot of senior defense officials came out of briefings spooked. Since then, various governments including the Swiss! have issued defiant statements.
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Mr Roger Quimbly @rogerquimbly.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Please sign my petition to rename Piddington as Cuntville.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The RNLI rescued Luftwaffe pilots in WW2 because the organisation is there to 'save life at sea' - it's something to be immensely proud of. But as I've said many times before Farage and Co don't seem to have pride in Britain and its institutions beyond flags and crap Enoch Powell said 60 years ago.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This should be the moment people finally realise that Farage has turned them into fascists. If you’re choosing this dangerous inhumanity over the rescue work of the RNLI, you’ve lost your minds to racism and hatred.
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Charities' actions in aiding and abetting the invasion of our country will be illegal under
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Photo of Farage on Gb news
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
As former Labour minister Tom Watson joins Palantir, please read this devastating exposé by @petergeoghegan.bsky.social & @lucasamin.bsky.social of how the company, with Peter Mandelson's help, wormed its way into the UK government to sell its dire & dangerous products. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
lrb.co.uk
Peter Geoghegan and Lucas Amin · ‘This looks absolutely rubbish’: Palantir and the NHS
A decade ago Palantir was largely unknown in the UK. It now holds public contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds...
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
MPs call for emergency legislation for public control of Thames Water, let govt restore it and resell. Hedge funds want to takeover TW, want exemption from penalties for breaking laws. Neither will do. Profit motive is the cause of the crisis. Need public ownership.
theguardian.com
MPs urge ministers to break off Thames Water talks with US hedge funds
Efra committee calls for emergency legislation enabling government to take public control of the company
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Revolving doors and political auctions. Labour peer and former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir. Palantir is trying to save its £330m NHS contract, wants more public contracts. Nick Clegg, Rishi Sunak, George Osborne and others have taken similar jobs.
theguardian.com
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir
Peer takes full-time position at the controversial company as it fends off pressure from both Andy Burnham’s government and Sadiq Khan
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