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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 8h

We've set up Great British Energy to generate more clean, home-grown electricity here in the UK — and make us less exposed to volatile global energy markets.

What does that mean for you?

Let me explain

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Jane Harbison @janeharbison.bsky.social · 8h

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Jane Harbison @janeharbison.bsky.social · 8h

He was interviewed and admitted that while some aspects of the story were incorrect eg the claim of a£220 payment the core was accurate.
Don’t read the Sun -didn’t see the article but it’s easy to try and insult people when you don’t like a negative about a person you seem to admire

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Jane Harbison @janeharbison.bsky.social · 10h

LBC interview

Jane Harbison @janeharbison.bsky.social · 10h

Is it better to be able to help people or make meaningless statements ?

Jane Harbison @janeharbison.bsky.social · 10h

No but you sound like one

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 13h

What is GB Energy?

The Chief Secretary to the PM explains it all in the latest installment of his 'Darren Explains' series.

For this one, they even let him out of the office!

www.instagram.com/p/DPy0I0YlLiB/

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Jane Harbison @janeharbison.bsky.social · 12h

And breast enhancer?

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Jane Harbison @janeharbison.bsky.social · 12h

Streeting is the one who is actually taking action rather than spending time opining on social media

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Jane Harbison @janeharbison.bsky.social · 13h

Sounds like a plan.

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Dame Knitting Cat @dameknittingcat.bsky.social · 1d

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 1d

That New York Times story lots of people are sharing today about Farage's ties to US anti-abortion groups was first reported by @mc00.bsky.social on Byline Times a year ago bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 13h

Darfur:
At least 60 people were killed on Saturday when drone and artillery strikes by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces hit a camp for displaced people in the besieged city of El Fasher in North Darfur.
www.democracynow.org/2025/10/13/h...

At Least 60 Killed by Paramilitary Attacks on Besieged City in Sudan’s North Darfur

In news from Sudan, at least 60 people were killed on Saturday when drone and artillery strikes by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces hit a camp for displaced people in the besieged city of El Fash...

www.democracynow.org

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 14h

The UK's largest solar farm has today been approved by the government.

Tillbridge Solar Project in Lincolnshire has potential for up to 500MW of energy - equivalent for 300,000 homes.

I believe it's the 13th approval by this government for major solar and wind projects.

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Tillbridge Solar Project development consent decision announced

The Tillbridge Solar Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

www.gov.uk

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 13h

Labour has already delivered or making progress towards two-thirds of its manifesto pledges

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lab...

Labour has already delivered or making progress towards two-thirds of its manifesto pledges

The Labour government has already delivered or is making progress towards around two thirds of its manifesto pledges.

www.thelondoneconomic.com

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 15h

BREAKING: President Obama comes out in favor of Prop 50 in California.

California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 21h

Fair Work Agency

This is another benefit of the Employment Rights Bill.

The agency, which has just had its first Chair appointed, will start operating from April 2026 and will be the new body to enforce workers rights - both existing and new rights.

It brings together responsibilities...

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New agency chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation

Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency from April 2026.

www.gov.uk

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 19h

This Government has taken swift action to better protect the nation from flooding, including committing a record investment of at least £10.5bn into flood defences by 2036.

It's important you know how to prepare for flooding too: www.gov.uk/prepare-for-...

Prepare for flooding

How to prepare for a flood: who to contact, how to protect your property, get insurance.

www.gov.uk

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 18h

What's this?

An actual media story being positive about the real achievements the Labour government are making towards delivering their manifesto.

I know many of you already know this fact, but isn't it good to see someone in the media reporting it?

Thank you @politicsjoe.bsky.social

Labour has already delivered or making progress towards two-thirds of its manifesto pledges

The Labour government has already delivered or is making progress towards around two thirds of its manifesto pledges, after just over a year in power.

www.joe.co.uk

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 1d

Phillipson’s leadership isn’t about slogans — it’s about delivery. She’s turning social justice into policy, not tweets. That’s how you rebuild trust and renew Britain.

www.theguardian.com/politics/bri...

Do results matter more than rhetoric to you?

Bridget Phillipson | The Guardian

Latest news, sport, business, comment, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice

www.theguardian.com

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Jane Harbison @janeharbison.bsky.social · 19h

No this would prevent many women from being able to use the toilets.
Separate facilities for all

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

FLORIDA now requires public schools to share space with charter schools, and “one charter operator intends to occupy space in more than 100 public schools (!)” 🤔

Privatizing public schools at breakneck speed, filling their pockets with taxpayer funds. www.fox13news.com/news/charter...

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Jon.B @jonbright.bsky.social · 21h

8.6% of Northern Ireland's land area is wooded,compared to 19% in Scotland,15% in Wales,11% in the Republic of Ireland,and 10% in England.Ancient woodland that can be shown to be ancient with a high degree of certainty is extremely rare in Northern Ireland,at just 0.04% www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Climate change: Northern Ireland failing to meet tree planting targets

A new report finds the lack of tree planting is putting climate action, nature recovery and community wellbeing at risk.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 22h

Nathan Gill will be sentenced on 21st November for 8 charges of taking Russian Bribes.

It’s essential that the European Parliament carries out an investigation in to UKIP, Brexit Party and Reform UK and their connection to Russia.

Investigation now!

#InvestigateReformUK #ReformRussianBribes

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Nula Suchet @nulasuchet.bsky.social · 21h

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Philip Stephens @philipstephens.bsky.social · 21h

Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen fine reporting from Middle East reminder of BBC journalism as it used to be…deeply informed, sober and balanced …sad to say marks out shallow sensationalism of BBC’s reporting of Westminster politics ….

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