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Somerset Golden Retrievers

@somersetgoldens.bsky.social
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Love all dogs, especially Golden Retrievers. Wannabe writer. Pro EU and hate Tories and Reform.

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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 7h
Rush hour in Somerset … 😊
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Ben and Henry … aka Little and Large …
Two golden retrievers lying on the floor.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Without Margaret Thatcher this would have been the UK.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 14/10/2026
Rafael Behr dismantles Reform UK's asylum 'plan' in less than 90 seconds, exposing how the party blames immigration for the problems the UK is facing. "It's not actually a policy for the UK to function as a country."
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Hiding in plain sight. liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/482...
liveapp.inews.co.uk
The big Farage-Trump-Putin lie is falling apart in front of us
James O’Brien: Connect the dots and a sinister picture begins to emerge
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Today’s fun on Lyme Beach … Jay gate crashed a funeral celebration at the edge of the beach. Henry and I ran over to apologise but they were totally cool with it. Jamie(the deceased) loved dogs so they were happy for him to join the celebration … 💛🐾🙏
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
'The driver of Britain’s water shortages isn’t data centres, it is a 30 year failure to build the reservoirs we need to meet demand'. A deeper dive. www.samdumitriu.com/p/will-data-...
samdumitriu.com
Will data centres drink us dry?
Worry less about how we store data, and more about how we store water
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Will some intrepid journalist please ask Boris Johnson & Nigel Farage to admit their lies, end their silence, and #ApologiseForBrexit "Freedom of movement wasn't about immigration. It was your freedom" via The UK Against Hate
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Ben rocking his new jumper … 💛🐾
Golden retriever standing.
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Anthony Painter @anthonypainter.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Both in this and his conference speech, Andy Burnham has marked the end of the Brexit gaslighting years. I don't believe this interference changed the outcome. But it is important that we have the truth: the EU referendum was a target because a vote for Brexit undermined European security.
Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Kremlin role in Brexit referendum

Catherine Neilan

The prime minister has revealed UK authorities told him it was 'clear' that Moscow influenced the vote
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Feeding time at the O’Neills … 💛🐾💛🐾💛🐾
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mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The BBC to their credit on the lunchtime news have not held back in their condemnation of the traitors in the White House. Watching families in Ukraine suffer during this segment was even more powerful. We must rejoin the EU and Canada asap and never ever forgive the USA.
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
It’s the conversations around here I find riveting … 😂
Three Goldens retrievers and a woman sleeping.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Aren’t they all repulsive… These corrupt, evil, traitorous men… Farage is particularly pathetic, in his little cap, selling us out to his monstrous sugar-daddy.
Photo of Trump and Putin shaking hands on their deal… 


EUROPE
Zelensky furious after Trump announces deal to buy diesel deal from PutinTrump and Farage grinning to camera. Farage wearing a Trump baseball cap. Loser.


Nigel Farage jets off to meet Donald Trump and 'talk down
Britain' over dinner
Mirror
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
For 14yrs, the Tories cratered our economy, added thousands to our cost of living, melted down public services and brexited us into decades of eye-watering expense and lost opportunity. That’s still their plan. With tax breaks for the super rich paid for by welfare cuts. So what TF is this headline?
THE TIMES

Thursday October 8 2026 | thetimes.com | No 75158

Tories will make you better off
Badenoch vows to scrap inheritance tax on family homes and abolish Labour's levy on properties worth more than £2m
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
In certain light you can see Ben’s ‘sugar’ face indicating his 12 years. His demeanour is still puppy-like though in spite of his aching bones. He is just a delight. Two months tomorrow since we collected him in North Somerset. He’s lit up so many people’s lives, none more so than ours. Love him 💛🐾
Golden retriever lying down.
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mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Imagine younger people hearing this? “You can’t get a house but people with mansions aren’t going to pay inheritance tax on their huge wealth “ Woo hoo!!!
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Andy Burge 🇬🇧🇪🇺 @andygjburge.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Rather than talk about Badenoch's conference speech which was full of the drivel we've come to expect from her, I thought I'd remind people of some stats and some facts - my apologies for the length of the 🧵
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Had a day trip out to Weymouth today. The weather was absolutely gorgeous. 3 very tired dogs this evening … 💛🐾
Three adults and three golden retrievers. Three Goldens in back of a car.Two Goldens looking up at camera.Golden looking at camera.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
No wonder Reform UK Councils are banning Black Histoiry Month - so people won't learn about English heroes like ... "If you define English identity by skin colour alone, your definition is racist and needs challenging" via The UK Against Hate
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Another shining moment for Reform UK Durham… Volunteers threatened with legal action for restoring parks freedomineverydaylife.org/volunteers-t...
freedomineverydaylife.org
Volunteers threatened with legal action for restoring parks – Freedom in Everyday Life
Since 2017, volunteers from Hemp Garden Community Association have worked to transform a neglected green space into a thriving community park. Elvet Green in Durham has been transformed from a…
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Snowy. @snowy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
If you’re an unpaid carer, this is a chance to be heard by government. Get in quick, the debate is next Thursday! ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/cet-support-...
ukparliament.shorthandstories.com
Support for unpaid carers
Share your experiences with Alison Bennett MP for her debate in Westminster Hall.
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Our Ben had an adverse reaction to some pain relief we gave him yesterday. But thankfully he’s back to his happy self today evidenced by his breakfast ‘hovering’ this morning … @clairecopperman.bsky.social
Two Golden Retrievers waiting for their food.
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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 01/10/2026
Bad news, everyone - Brexit has apparently caused the entire United Kingdom to detach from Europe and drift several thousand miles west. We are now slowly approaching Newfoundland. Can someone please let Eurostar now there might be some issues.
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The pre meal ritual in a golden retriever household. Little Ben leading the charge … @clairecopperman.bsky.social
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Andy Burge 🇬🇧🇪🇺 @andygjburge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... This is excellent news.
theguardian.com
Voters back Burnham’s plan to cut back triple lock to fund social care reform by 48% to 28%, poll suggests – as it happened
The data suggest Burnham may be able to win the argument with the public amid lobbying efforts
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A country that will not fix its mistakes is a country that has given up on the future. And Brexit was, it’s now clear, a terrible, terrible mistake inews.co.uk/opinion/brex...
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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 30/09/2026
The pension triple lock is out, and a National Social Care service is planned. What I once thought was a do-not-touch subject was manhandled by Andy Burnham - but will the risk pay off? After a very optimistic, being honest, brilliantly delivered speech, is there a bit of room for hope again?
bearlypolitics.co.uk
Trading the Triple Lock for a National Care Service
A bold, brave and deeply unpopular choice, and why someone who spent years stuck on discharge calls is cautiously on board.
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our Ben had X-rays today to find out what’s happening with his back legs. He’s been struggling the last few weeks. He has arthritic damage to his hips, back legs and spine … And yet he’s still a happy little soul. We have a lot of thinking to do over the coming days … @clairecopperman.bsky.social
Golden retriever lying on a mat.
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I must say I’m very disappointed in the police over their dealing with the RAF Fairford incident. By announcing that the suspects are British nationals, they have completely undermined the stream of made up bollocks from myself and every other right wing gobshite on Twitter.
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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Imagine you are participating a light bit of dogging in a quiet farmers field in the Cotswolds & the next thing happening is the President of America is claiming credit for catching you in the international news & there’s now a photo of you on every major news outlet in the world?
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 28/09/2026
🚨 Ed Miliband: "Europe is not just our geography, but so much more. "And on economics, on defence, on security, I say to this conference: our future lies in a stronger, deeper partnership with the European Union."
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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 28/09/2026
John Healey will, according to reports, head into the Budget with a £4bn to £6.5bn chunk of his fiscal headroom having mysteriously gone walkabouts. The cause? A sharp drop in immigration to the UK. Almost as though migrants aren’t all just wandering around devouring taxes for shits and giggles.
bearlypolitics.co.uk
Net Migration if Falling - now the Treasury needs to Pay the Bill for it.
After years of promising that fewer migrants would relieve pressure on Britain, Labour is discovering that cutting migration also means cutting workers, taxpayers and economic headroom.
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mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I mean I’ve had a pop at Zack Polanski about his ridiculous boob, hypnosis thing but come on media. I’m waiting for you to ask Kemi Badenoch over and over again about her illegally hacking into Harriet Harman’s (then an MP’s) website?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In 9 months, Zohran Mamdani has: -Secured millions in worker restitution from DoorDash and UberEats -Launched the first stage of his universal childcare program -Cracked down on bad landlords -Balanced NYC's budget without cutting major social services This is what leadership looks like.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
With big thanks to @doctorofmusic.bsky.social, here's my discussion today with Lord Jackson about North Sea oil and gas. Tape your jaw to your face before watching. Really.
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Trump Watch 👀 @trumpwatch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This is the MAGA playbook in a nutshell
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
So, our Ben has hip dysplasia on the right side with possible dysplasia on his left hip. The vet is very experienced and was very thorough in his examination. He’s booked in for a series of X-rays next Tuesday where a diagnosis will be confirmed. Love ya little fella. Just want him pain free 💛🐾🙏
Golden retriever sat by a bench.
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The first time our Ben has laid on the patio since he’s been with us. When he goes outside he usually does his business and comes straight back in. I wonder if that’s because he lived outside in his previous life. Bit by bit he’s relaxing into life with us 💛🐾
Golden Retriever lying on a patio.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🇬🇧 🗣️ @marinapurkiss.bsky.social: “His nice guy image has collapsed — It’s not that Ed Sheeran didn’t speak up on 🇵🇸, it’s that he allowed the silencing of someone who did… If you don’t have a position on this now you’re going to lose respect. He has F.U. money to take a stand.”
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mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The USA is a failed state with a dying, demented dictator.
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Political Satirical @politicalsatirical.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
So, the Pink ladies now hunting and doxxing people they don’t agree with or don’t like… With little Coke Smurf, doing a lot of the heavy lifting it seems.
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Dee Lomas @deelomas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I bring worse news. That poor woman who lives in Piddington & who @vicderbyshire.bsky.social interviewed after that ridiculous election has had her address leaked to Tommy Robinson & the Pink Ladies & she’s been doxxed by both of them. Wtaf is going on. These people all need to be proscribed now.
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Dee Lomas @deelomas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
If the government don’t get a handle on this fascist shit, soon we’ll have our own ‘Ann Frank’s’ in their attics. This isn’t about boats or asylum seekers or refugees. This is blatant racism. @andyburnham.bsky.social Get your fucking finger and do something now and make it fucking big.
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Snowy. @snowy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“This is why nobody believes in the future anymore. The future isn’t being built for us…” Fucking quote of the day. It’s the billionaires building it for what THEY want. They don’t give a flying fuck about you. But, immigrants.. 🤷
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a frightful hobgoblin stalking throughout Europe @supermathskid.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I really need a job, if anybody knows of somewhere looking to hire a good writer with connections in scientific academia and a few random folks in government please lemme know
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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 18/09/2026
Some good news for Friday! Deform UK Ltd lost all 3 by elections yesterday!
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Somerset Golden Retrievers @somersetgoldens.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
My breakfast banana is no longer exclusively mine … 😂
Three golden retrievers sitting.
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