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Retired and living in Islington | Ulster University 👨‍🎓|Husband and Dad 👪 | Originally from Southend | Southend United ⚽ | Essex CCC🏏 | Anglican | Labour Party member | adoption | beer 🍺 | travel | cats 😸

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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 7h
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14h
Ultra-wealthy donors are spending a staggering $430 million to fight state efforts to raise their taxes. If they can afford to drop millions of dollars to keep their taxes low, they can afford to pay slightly higher taxes. They’re making the case for taxing the rich better than anyone else could.
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The $430 Million War Against Taxing The Rich
Ultrawealthy donors have spent nearly half a billion dollars trying to convince voters to keep their taxes low via the b
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 12h
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... Oh dear.
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Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary
Zacharia hosted widely panned first briefing on Tuesday and faced scrutiny after admitting she didn’t pass bar exam
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Adil Ray @adilray.bsky.social · 20h
Many warned about Farage when he was racist to Romanians in 2014 on @mrjamesob.bsky.social show, referring to Muslims as a fifth column and defending Chinese racist slurs. Thats over 10 years ago. The system and people building careers have contributed to this being normalised. It’s no surprise.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16h
The Democrats’ focus on affordability seems to be a winning strategy (we’ll know for sure in a little over two weeks). But we mustn’t lose sight of the moral squalor at the core of the Trump regime. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-m…
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 16h
"We are running a modern, multi-party Britain on a 19th century electoral system."
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Britain is running a 19th century democracy in a 21st century country and it shows
Andy Burnham’s electoral reform commission is the most significant democratic moment in a generation. Here’s why it matters and why it’s long overdue
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 19h
Rolling Stone Roses
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 22h
I completed the Mini crossword No 303 in 02:35 minutes! www.theguardian.com/crosswords/m...
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Mini crossword No 303
Mini crossword No 303
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 22h
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 22h
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 22h
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Happy World Food Day October 16 Celebration
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Adrian Littlejohn @yorksfella59.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
He's obviously correct. I may even start watching QT again, when they finally get rid of Fiona "he only hit her once" Bruce. And, ideally, replace her with Victoria Derbyshire 👍
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
#LlamaCrunch 24 🎯 256 ✅ ⏱️ 5m 1s 💡 2 www.llamagrama.com
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
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Dirty Harry Clint Eastwood
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
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Daniel Keem: Let Me Explain
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
I completed the Mini crossword No 301 in 04:45 minutes! www.theguardian.com/crosswords/m...
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 14/10/2026
"I want us to be a country at ease with our neighbours." Emily Thornberry makes the case on BBC Newsnight for a closer relationship with Europe. A positive vision for Britain’s future.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14/10/2026
The raid on Ilhan Omar’s house is dangerous political theater | Moira Donegan
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The raid on Ilhan Omar’s house is dangerous political theater | Moira Donegan
The raid is meant to cast an air of suspicion and criminality over Democratic candidates who, like Omar, are facing the voters in a matter of weeks
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Jonathan Pie @jonathanpienews.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
The President of the United States taking the piss out of a mentally ill man who died just a couple of days before. Frankly, I expected nothing less from this sociopathic arsehole.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Democrats will have their hands full if they take back control of Congress. @timothysnyder.bsky.social argues that there’s one issue they must take on first — or else they’re handing Trump a massive gift.
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... "No one wants their heroic victory recast as useful idiocy in service of a hostile power."
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Brexiters can’t cope with the fact that Putin was cheering them on | Rafael Behr
Russian meddling probably didn’t affect the referendum result – but the Kremlin’s motives for wanting to undermine the EU still matter, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Andy Burnham says he holds Nigel Farage 'significantly responsible' for UK's miserable decade www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Nigel Farage 'very significantly responsible' for UK's miserable decade says PM
Andy Burnham launched a rare personal attack on Nigel Farage as he tore into Brexit 'lies' over migration and accused the Reform UK chief of giving Britain a 'decade of division and drift'
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... Any sign of Farage withdrawing yesterday's claim?
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MI5 chief Ken McCallum confirms Russia did interfere in Brexit referendum but says it had little impact – UK politics live
He argued there was no evidence to suggest the result of the Brexit vote had been swayed as a result of the effort
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
When and why did the UK's far right develop an obsession with #fabianism?
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 13/10/2026
Europe has ‘big decisions to make’ on Russian frozen assets with UK willing to work with the EU, Miliband says – Europe live
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Europe has ‘big decisions to make’ on Russian frozen assets with UK willing to work with the EU, Miliband says – Europe live
UK’s foreign secretary say Europe needs to ‘redouble our efforts on sanctions’ On frozen Russian assets, Poland’s Sikorski says the use of frozen Russian assets is “a complicated issue,” but takes a very clear stance in response to any suggestion of releasing them back to Russia. “We are working on it, but there is also some rumours that some people are expecting these assets to be released back to Russia. I don’t think I’m speaking just for myself in saying: over our dead bodies.” “Russia right now is not ready for ceasefire, but still, this only can encourage us to stay with Ukraine and to, strengthen, the pressure on Russia and always be ready for conversations, but and also especially for, for ceasefire negotiations. But, until this doesn’t happen, we are with Ukraine. We are with the president the German government is is backing the Ukrainian government and the president, completely. He is the person to lead Ukraine, and we are with him.” Continue reading...
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Interference is easy to prove or disprove if, unlike Boris Johnson, you can be bothered to investigate, influence almost impossible. The average Brexit voter would not be able to tell you which lies - or liars - they found most persuasive. Many of them still claim they didn't fall for any of them.
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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Aidy Bryant: Can We Go To Commercial?
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
I completed the Mini crossword No 300 in 03:58 minutes! www.theguardian.com/crosswords/m...
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Mini crossword No 300
Mini crossword No 300
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
God. Since @carolecadwalla.bsky.social left it, even the @theguardian.com gets it wrong. There weren’t just four meetings between Banks/Leave EU and Kremlin officials during Brexit: the judge in the libel case concluded at least a dozen
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Was that the same security services you dumped to visit ‘ex’ KGB colonel Alexander Lebedev and party in Umbria just after the Novichok Salisbury attack? Or the same security services whose advice you defied to put his son Evgeny in the House of Lords? Those security services?
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 12/10/2026
Ex-Fox News producer says network is afraid to cover the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal
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Ex-Fox News producer says network is afraid to cover the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal
‘It’s a conscious choice to ignore a major story that has been reported worldwide by every major news outlet,’ former Fox News executive said
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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 12/10/2026
House Democratic leaders condemned the search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as an "abuse of power" on Monday. to.pbs.org/47QMDKM
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House Democratic leaders condemn the search of congresswoman's home as an 'abuse of power'
“For years, Donald Trump and far-right extremists have relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Omar with vile personal attacks and baseless accusations,” House Democratic leaders said in a statement.
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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Nigel Farage adviser had unpublicised role at polling firm
Exclusive: Chris Bruni-Lowe used Redfield & Wilton Strategies role to develop potential campaign tactics, sources say
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... Question: how does Farage know for a fact that there was no Russian interference?
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Burnham a ‘liar’ over Russian interference in Brexit campaign, says Farage – UK politics live
Reform UK leader claims there was no interference, saying ‘the Russia hoax has run all the way through this’
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... Pot, kettle, black. Farage is an inveterate and shameless liar.
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Burnham a ‘liar’ over Russian interference in Brexit campaign, says Farage – UK politics live
Reform UK leader claims there was no interference, saying ‘the Russia hoax has run all the way through this’
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Very enjoyable indeed, thank you - but a little tiring towards the end! I can certainly recommend Interrailing as a holiday!
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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Tim Middleton @tjmiddleton.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I completed the Mini crossword No 299 in 02:52 minutes! www.theguardian.com/crosswords/m...
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Mini crossword No 299
Mini crossword No 299
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