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Alastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · 1h
New @restispoliticsus.bsky.social LEADING with @andyburnham.bsky.social … so much to digest in here hope you enjoy podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Andy Burnham: My Relationship With Starmer, Brexit Lies and Emotion in Politics
Podcast Episode · The Rest Is Politics: Leading · 11 October · 1hr 11min
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Nancy @plaintanjane.bsky.social · 18h
@restispoliticsus.bsky.social “PM Andy Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference in Brexit referendum @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rorystewartuk.bsky.social‘s exclusive interview w/ @andyburnham.bsky.social on tomorrow's episode of Leading is out in full at midnight.”
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Steven Finney @stevenfinney.bsky.social · 34m
I've just added my name to the call for the UK to join the European Union by 2036. A stronger economy, more jobs, greater security, and a louder voice in the world. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/join_eu_by_2...
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Add your name - Let's join the EU by 2036
Add your name to back the ambition for the UK to join the European Union by 2036. Join thousands calling for a confident future at the heart of Europe.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 11/10/2026
🚨Our new research reveals the UK could rejoin the EU within a single Parliament. Reports that accession would take a decade are wide of the mark. Read more in the @financialtimes.com 👇 www.ft.com/content/3aa9...
ft.com
UK could be fast-tracked back into EU, pro-Brussels group argues
Best for Britain says alignment between London and bloc would speed up any rejoining process as Andy Burnham prepares ‘options’
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Angus Main @angusmain.bsky.social · 22h
Page 8. Why isn’t this bigger news?
Observer front page small headline. Russian interference
Burnham confirms
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Brexit referendum
Yes, there was... there was state-sponsored interference in the British democratic process' Andy Burnham, prime minister
News page 8
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 23h
So, finally, a PM who admits there **was** Russian interference in the Brexit Referendum — after all the evidence amassed by myself @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @lukeharding1968.bsky.social Sergei Cristo, J Patrick et al — dismissed as conspiracy for ten long years Truth is the daughter of Time
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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 23h
You have the explicit right to object to your health data being transferred into Palantir’s national database under data protection law, and NHS England is legally required to reply to every single submission. More than 45,000 people have already taken action - join them today.
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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 23h
Okay
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Marlowe_UK @irishdreamer.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Please share widely. Let’s make this prick famous And unemployable
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Steven Finney @stevenfinney.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Cholesterol, do your stuff!
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Notice how Trump did not repeat this lie, one of his favorites, when his boyfriend Xi was here.
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I still think this is one of the most important monologues of the 21st Century
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"The Me Generation" - Bo Burnham
YouTube video by BurnhamCLIPS
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
So let's get this straight: Russia just murdered over 65 people in Ukraine in less than 48 hours. Crushed a building on top of sleeping families to celebrate Putin's birthday. And today, the U.S. announces that they are lifting sanctions on Russian diesel and planning to buy some,
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🫶🏻Layla🫶🏻 @laylabelle3.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
“AGAIN”
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Dolorosa Santos @dolorosasantos.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is important history to know.
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Aida 🇵🇷🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦🐾🌊🦋🗽💙🐸 @latina4jesusdshw.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Wow Chuck Lorre is pissed! Lol and I’m loving it 😍 #Pinks #USDemocracy
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Steven Finney @stevenfinney.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Save the ICC! Block Trump’s sanctions now! actions.eko.org/a/save-the-i...
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Save the ICC! Block Trump’s sanctions now!
Trump is treating the ICC like a terrorist organization—for daring to arrest Netanyahu. He wants it destroyed. And his sanctions may soon make it impossible for the court to pay its staff or keep its
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Steven Finney @stevenfinney.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Is it going to smell vaguely of poo like all the Pendolinos did?
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HappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 09/10/2026
Terrible but at the same time lovely to see www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-H5...
youtube.com
Bill Murray Is Back as Peter Venkman in Rivian’s New Ghostbusters Commercial
YouTube video by Ghostbusters News
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Steven Finney @stevenfinney.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The heartbreak of watching the US become an international pariah.
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Steven Finney @stevenfinney.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Shithole country
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Terrence Williams 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 🇬🇱 🇩🇰 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷 @terrencewilliams.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Ghislaine Hull @ghizzybear.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Drax’s planned datacentre to burn 4.9m tonnes of wood to produce its electricity, nearly double the CO2 emissions of all flights from London Gatwick airport. Drax, a highly profitable company gets subsidies to burn wood and produce electricity How many lives will it ruin?
theguardian.com
Drax datacentre could create nearly twice the yearly emissions of all Gatwick flights
Exclusive: Campaign group’s analysis of North Yorkshire plans finds datacentre would have to burn 4.9m tonnes of wood a year
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Steven Finney @stevenfinney.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Watching Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, I was shocked to see the damage the chicken industry is doing to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big Chicken. I've signed the petition to stop it 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop Big Chicken Choking our Rivers
Watching Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, I was shocked to see the damage the chicken industry is doing to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big ...
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A new trade union has just been officially registered, the UK Hospitality Union It's a v under-represented part of the workplace re. unions: "Members include...baristas, hotel staff, restaurant staff, chefs, event caterers, bar staff, housekeeping." Be interesting to see how they fare
ukhospitalityunion.com
UK Hospitality Union | trade union
At the UK Hospitality Trade Union, we are the united voice for workers across the UK's hospitality sector. Our mission is simple: to advocate for fair treatment, safe working conditions, and equitable...
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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This is sad news. Simon was a big help with this story that showed Howard Lutnick apparently lied about his business entanglement with Jeffrey Epstein—a story that deserves more attention. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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New details from Epstein files reveal Lutnick had years-long business tie with sex offender
The commerce secretary apparently still hasn't come clean on his connection with Epstein.
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News to Remember @moments2remember.link · 04/10/2026
The unexpected death of Simon Andriesz, a British banker who brought to light the business connections between Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, has stirred controversy and concern in political circles....
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Bombshell Banker Exposes Epstein Ties Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
The unexpected death of Simon Andriesz, a British banker who brought to light the business connections between Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, has stirred controversy and concern in political circles. Andriesz, aged 57, reportedly died by suicide, according to multiple sources including The Banker, which highlighted his recent involvement in uncovering connections deemed significant in ongoing discussions surrounding Epstein’s network.
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Tim White @twmcltd.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I see reports that the former British banker, and whistleblower, Simon Andriesz, 57, has "committed suicide." Andriesz, 57, exposed U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein, including emails in 2018 about a start-up business they planned.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"BREAKING: HOPE not hate has uncovered plans by neo-Nazis to disrupt an anti-racist demo in Birmingham this Sunday. On the 90th anniversary of Cable Street, they claim they will mobilise dozens of masked neo-Nazis. Behind the plan is the Nationa..." www.facebook.com/hope.n.hate/... via Hope Not Hate
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Reform-run Derbyshire County Council blacklisted a journalist after he exposed its £50,000 fence fiasco. Its deputy leader justified the move with a claim he later admitted was wrong. This is Reform’s answer to scrutiny. Attack the press." via Reform Watch
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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Massive crowd outside Palantir’s HQ in central London. Throw this evil corporation out of our public services." via Global Justice Now
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Naomi Klein Is Spot On.......
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I'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 disliked
bylinetimes.com
Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives Block Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist Ban
The 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
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Stephen Graham @stephengraham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Mind-boggling, indeed.
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Kaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Alf Dubs @alfdubs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm so very sad to hear of the death of Esther Ranzen who played an important role in reuniting me with Nicky Winton - the man who saved my life. It's so desperately sad that she couldn't choose assisted dying as was her wish.
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Ann Bartow @annbartow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I have watched this a million times and probably will one million more. Do the right thing and you can help change the world.
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 30/09/2026
Humanists UK mourns Dame Esther Rantzen (1940–2026) Esther was a great champion of human dignity. She approached her final years with the same fearless determination that defined her career of advocacy, using her own experience to shine a light on the suffering caused by our outdated laws.
Esther Rantzen smiling wearing a blue-and-red feathered fascinator and red coat, with headline text noting her years (1940–2026).
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is what a confident Government does - engages with civil society in a meaningful way www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU
Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit
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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It's more than 8 years since there was a majority for Brexit. This seems like a no-brainer, but I'm bloody glad plans are being made. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU
Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit
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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Some people who aren't English.
thenewworld.co.uk
Churchill, the Beatles, St George: All the English heroes who aren’t actually English
Suella Braverman wants you to know that she’s not really English despite having been born in England. Her logic disqualifies some big names…
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Here’s the moment @labourlewis.bsky.social read out the letter at a fringe event at Labour conference hosted by @the-citizens.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/the-...
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s pretty nuts. Tom Watson’s very first intervention in his new job at spytech firm Palantir is to write a letter to his former colleague @labourlewis.bsky.social detailing all the times the firm has monitored his anti-Palantir activities
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Andy Burnham is coming for your pension! By... er... increasing it by slightly less. Whereas Reform will scrap it completely.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Andy Burnham announces end of triple-lock on the state pension from 2030. It will be replaced by double-lock, slower growth in state pension. Full state pension is already less than 50%of the minimum wage. Poverty awaits future retirees. £500bn of taxes not collected by HMRC since 2010.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 30/09/2026
Cutting immigration to the UK means billions less for the Treasury. Can the country really afford that? | Zoe Williams
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Cutting immigration to the UK means billions less for the Treasury. Can the country really afford that? | Zoe Williams
‘Taking back control’ turns out to be staggeringly expensive. That’s something to mull over as budget day approaches, writes Zoe Williams
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Josh Fruhlinger @jfruh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
they DIDN'T REFUND her fucking TUITION?????
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
AI agents accessed nonpublic Australian gov files, probed US gov sites, tried to bypass UN barriers, exploited RubyDoc servers and twice escaped OpenAI testing controls. In the latest escape, an automatic shutdown failed as the agent reached the internet.
yacnews.com
OpenAI's Agents Went Rogue and Broke Into Government Systems Across Three Continents
OpenAI agents have repeatedly bypassed safeguards during testing—escaping restricted environments and using aggressive or unauthorized methods to retrieve data. Australia is conducting a forensic inve...
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