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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

i really don't think that children are a choice everyone wants when they have plenty of other fulfilling (and cheaper!) options. for all but the last 80 years, women had few choices about whether to have kids and now they do.

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

🚨 Reform's deputy leader in Leicestershire Joseph Boam shared homophobic, sexist and Islamophobic content. He’s constantly doubled down on saying it’s ‘fake news’, but his lie is just getting bigger now. There’s even more now in this article: www.leicester.news/reforms-depu...

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Reform's deputy leader in Leicestershire shared homophobic, sexist and Islamophobic content

Exclusive: Social media accounts linked to Joseph Boam reveal controversial posts about minority groups.

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I think we’ve got enough of a crowd* to make this work. Shall we say 8pm, Saturday 24th May. Pizza and wine optional. Bend and snap compulsory. *i.e. me and the cat

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LaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Finding out what Labour have achieved is impossible on a day to day basis thanks to the negativity of our MSM. But here is a comprehensive list (better than mine) to get your teeth into.

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

My plans for a major retail emporium are being threatend by wholesalers who won't let me steal the stock.

A headline from The Times, with Nick Clegg saying that requiring permission from copyright holders to train AI on their word would 'kill' the AI industry. Boo fecking hoo.

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I agree with Mr Rentoul - albeit because of Badenoch's own extensive record of dishonesty, which is probably not the point he's making

Full Fact article with my comment: Badenoch falsely claimed that the budget did not mention defence

A post from me pointing out that Badenoch endorsed Vance's gaslighting about his allegations that the UK has not been in an armed conflict for decade

Badenoch endorsed ignorant and untrue far right claims about the series Adolescence, which she had not seen

An unsubstantiated claim from Badenoch that Tory students are marked. The reigning Queen of culture war bullshit

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

A new article estimates that even a 10% DECLINE in MMR vax coverage in the US could lead to 11 MILLION US measles cases over 25 years. IF instead MMR coverage INCREASES by 5%, cases would falled to <10K. Given infectiousness of Measlies, it's VITAL to ⬆️ MMR vax rates. Measles info below 1/2

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Many will be voting in local elections next Thursday. If we had #PR it would be easy for progressives to rank the candidates by order of preference. But we don’t so we have to avoid splitting our vote and letting in Tories/Reform. So please vote for the progressive with the best chance of winning.

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LaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Not seen much on these tremendous improvements in air quality thanks to Khan’s ULEZ. London's ULEZ has had major benefits for health and economy, with a 10.2% decrease in respiratory issues, an 18.5% reduction in sick leave, and annual public health savings of over £37M

Part of conclusion of report by Bath University

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vjmalletft.bsky.social @vjmalletft.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Important story for Canada (and for the world, because it's happening everywhere): Canadians bombarded with rightwing content on Musk’s X ahead of election - on.ft.com/4lRM6hK via @FT

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Canadians bombarded with rightwing content on Musk’s X ahead of election

FT analysis finds network of social media accounts attacking Liberal leader Mark Carney

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maryefreeman.bsky.social @maryefreeman.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Good grief! Hadn't even known that this was a thing!

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Brooke Fairplay Nasty Canadian🍁🌻🎗🏳‍🌈 @brookefairplay.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

We have already been to this dance, especially older Canadians

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

A former Conservative MP, senior Conservative aides and a Conservative member of the Welsh parliament have all been charged by the Gambling Commission with criminal cheating, after placing bets on the date of the general election with insider knowledge www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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Former Tory MP among 15 charged over bets on timing of 2024 UK election

Charges follow investigation into alleged cheating related to bets placed on when general election would be held

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Ruth Watson @ruthwatson.eurosky.social · 15/04/2025

Hungary continues down a dangerous path, backed by the same shady far-right influences that delivered Brexit and MAGA.

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A Labour Member @dariaqt.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I’ve been accused of being a conspiracy theorist because I insist that the BBC had everything to do with the rise of Farage & his Reform party. This chart just focussing on BBC Question Time (2010-2020) shows there was bias towards the platforming of anti-EU MEPS especially Farage. I rest my case.

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Debbie T Knits 🧶 @debbietknits.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Going out for brunch so I’m wearing a spring knit from last year. 3/4 length sleeves are perfect today 🧶 #knit

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Mel 🍿 📎 @melhistorygeek.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

please sign - if only to watch the 'patriotic' Reform squirm as Richard Tice is not a UK resident, but has moved to Dubai

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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I defy anyone to look at this and still say integration isn't working in the UK.

Picture of Morrison's "Mrs Unis Haggis Pakora with a spicy chilli dip"

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Global experts in nuclear technology, robotics, remote technologies & AI have taken part workshop hosted by the Nuclear Energy Agency & Sellafield this week. They explored best practice in using innovative technologies to support nuclear decommissioning - something essential for nuclear energy.

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Global experts in nuclear technology share expertise in Cumbria

International experts in robotics, remote technologies and AI took part in a Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and Sellafield Ltd co-hosted workshop.

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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

imagine laws, but for rich people.

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 24/03/2025

For some, addiction is untreatable - until now? Scientists are testing brain implants to reduce cravings and improve self-control in severe alcohol and opioid addiction. Could this be the future of treatment? Craig Brierley reports.

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New brain implants to fight severe addiction to be trialled

Scientists trial brain implants to curb severe addiction, offering hope for those resistant to existing treatments

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Matthew Wright @matthew-wright.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Didn’t get near to catching a fish but learned a lot 😉 and saw plenty of Wales’s famous March Brown flies. Trouble was by the time I was ready they’d all gone just as the legend has it 😂😂😂😂 Loadsa lambs, busy kingfisher, woodpecker, heron and wagtails. Bloody brilliant day 😍

River Usk looking like summer but only March!

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Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

There must be a way we can cheat the algorithm so that teenage boys get videos in their feeds where adult women explain that barely anyone finds Andrew Tate attractive and that he makes us throw up in our mouths when he says “Bugah-ee”.

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Finally, for those interested, they asked me what those first months were like for me. And I said the honest truth - that I've never worked so hard in my life and that I was anxious every day. About the safety of my friends and family, but also - given my Indie SAGE role - of making mistakes. 3/3

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 24/03/2025

Marc Francois accuses veterans minister Al Carns of betraying military personnel who served in Northern Ireland. Carns, who was in the Royal Marines for 25 years and was awarded the Military Cross for his tour of Afghanistan, points out that he served in Northern Ireland. ~AA

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 24/03/2025

We must stop restricting opportunities for our young people. Sign the petition now and help bring back Erasmus+ to empower students with invaluable opportunities to study, work, and experience life across Europe: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/this_is_eras...

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Billy OceanGate 🇵🇸 @stitzch.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Haven’t watched Adolescence yet but I see we’re pretending that it’s only kids who are radicalised by their darn phones and not a sizeable portion of the adult population. Including journalists, politicians and your favourite content creators

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Russia has kidnapped tens of thousands of Ukrainian children. Putin was indicted for this crime. Yale has a unit searching for them. Musk eliminated the funding. inews.co.uk/news/world/m...

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Musk cuts the team finding Ukrainian children stolen by Russia

Trump’s federal cost-cutting - led by Elon Musk's Doge – has now hit the unit helping rescue Ukrainian children taken by Russia

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Ukraine Advocate 🇺🇦 @eugenemcparland.eurosky.social · 15/03/2025

A British RC-135 Rivet Joint, the RAF's premier signals intelligence aircraft, has once again been deployed on a critical reconnaissance mission over the Black Sea, monitoring russian military movements The flight, which took place under the watchful eye of both NATO and russian

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British ‘spy plane’ gathers intelligence near Russian forces

The RC-135 Rivet Joint’s ability to track Russian activity provides an invaluable advantage to Ukrainian forces.

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Carol Hedges @riotgrandma.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚 Fancy a little MURDER this weekend? I have a whole book series! Enter the strange gaslit world of 1860s London ~ a feast of rogues, rapscallions and renegades awaits: THE VICTORIAN DETECTIVES Author.to/Victoriancrime #booksky #historicalfiction #books #crimefiction #indieauthors

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WendyN @wendyblue.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. After his appalling behaviour to President Zelensky we should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

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No second state visit for Trump

This is UNBELIEVABLE. Keir Starmer has just handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and I was so outraged when I he...

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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Immigration stats are out. As predicted: sharp decreases everywhere except boats. Work visas down 37% including down by 81% (eighty one percent) for Health & Social Care Worker visas specifically. Is this good? www.gov.uk/government/s...

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Summary of latest statistics

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Richard Branson @richardbranson.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...

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US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics

The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.

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WendyN @wendyblue.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate

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Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News

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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Word discovery of the day is ‘yoke-devil’ (17th century): an accomplice in a villainous or immoral undertaking.

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Brexit: “that great victory for the sovereign right to cock things up”… give ourselves food poisoning, lose control, swamp ourselves in red tape, pay more for stuff and stubbornly isolate ourselves from our own continent… A relentless, ruinous stupidity. (Private Eye)

FOOT-IN- MOUTH
ANOTHER Brexit "control of our borders" success story last month, with the entry into the UK of animal food products banned after an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Germany.
The cause was the failure of an IT system called "import of products, animals, food and feed system" (IPAFFS) - one of many border controls that had to be created when the UK left the EU and lost the use of existing IT systems (ie the EU's food safety Traces platform).
When Germany declared its foot and mouth outbreak on 10 January, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) immediately banned the import of cattle, pig and other animals and associated products. But it took a week for controls to take effect "due to failings in Defra's communications and IT systems, specifically IPAFFS" , according to a
letter last week from Commons environment and food committee chair Alistair Carmichael to the Defra minister responsible, Baroness (Sue)
Hayman. "As a result" , testimony from port
operators showed, "prohibited German goods made it through the UK border"
The head of health and public protection at the Dover Port Health Authority explained that the banned imports had gone through due to another feature forced on borders thanks to Brexit: the timing out of checks if they're not completed within a certain number of hours.
Oh dear, another unreliable IT system necessitated by that great victory for the sovereign right to cock things up.

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