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Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 3h

Piers Moron

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 5h

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Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 7h

Spot on from @danigaravelli.bsky.social

Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · 16h

👍🏼 piece. I think we're no longer sleepwalking into a #Reform govt,we're heading there quickly with 👀 wide open.

"It's abt the exploitation of that disenfranchisement by some...who caused it,& the failure of anyone in power to hold them to account."

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2566066...

Dani Garavelli: 'The consequences of a Reform government would be catastrophic'

We must unite against Farage and stop running like lemmings into the abyss

www.heraldscotland.com

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 7h

The economy tends to fare better under Labour governments despite what the tabloid editors would have us believe

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 8h

One silver lining in this catastrophe is that Trump and his wannabe dictators have illustrated (once again) how utterly incompetent they are

Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 16h

Just sent out my free weekend update. Though the reporting this week made it crystal clear that the Trump administration is with Putin, that was not a bad thing for Ukraine. Accepting the truth is the first step to recovery-and the truth cannot now be denied. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

Weekend Update #161: Not A Bad Week For Ukraine

Truth, Democracy and Corruption, Possible High Command Changes, Are European Gloves Coming Off?

open.substack.com

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 8h

One of my all time favourite albums

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 9h

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Mr. Spock 🖖 @spockresists.bsky.social · 13h

I truly believe Vladimir Putin has done an astounding job on destroying the West. Particularly the USA and UK.
I think if one person truly understood these countries, it was Putin.
He always believed the West was built on propaganda. The truth being, that they were the colonizers run by the

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 9h

Ridiculous when you consider all of the lies told by yhe Tories over 14 years - without this level of faux outrage from the media 🤬

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget

Chancellor accused of misleading public about reasons for tax rises, with opposition politicians calling for her resignation

www.theguardian.com

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 10h

That what it will called by all its soon to be ex-members

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 10h

BREAKING: Your Party members have chosen to officially keep the name Your Party

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 10h

BREAKING: Your Party members have chosen to officially keep the name Your Party

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 10h

Exemplifies all that is wrong with HE today in the UK. Spineless!

Luke McGee @lukemcgee.bsky.social · 16h

This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started

Mr. Spock 🖖 @spockresists.bsky.social · 13h

I truly believe Vladimir Putin has done an astounding job on destroying the West. Particularly the USA and UK.
I think if one person truly understood these countries, it was Putin.
He always believed the West was built on propaganda. The truth being, that they were the colonizers run by the

Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 14h

“Over nine months, Sky News’ Data and Forensics team investigated whether X’s algorithms amplify right-wing and extreme content.

Their findings were clear: Elon Musk’s X is boosting right-wing and extreme content, as well as politicians Musk favours.”

The X Effect and the dangers of social media bias

Sky News' investigation The X Effect has exposed a right-wing bias in X's algorithm, which boosts extreme content over left-wing voices

centralbylines.co.uk

Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 15h

It may well be, Mr BBC, but have you checked the state of the average British high street on a Friday and Saturday night? Throwing stones in your glass-house is a wild look

Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 16h

Just sent out my free weekend update. Though the reporting this week made it crystal clear that the Trump administration is with Putin, that was not a bad thing for Ukraine. Accepting the truth is the first step to recovery-and the truth cannot now be denied. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

Weekend Update #161: Not A Bad Week For Ukraine

Truth, Democracy and Corruption, Possible High Command Changes, Are European Gloves Coming Off?

open.substack.com

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 16h

This video is absolutely hilarious.

Sir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 17h

I preferred it when Rod Stewart sung
lovely songs such as ‘Sailing,’
‘Mull of Kintyre’ and ‘Margaret May.’
Now he’s become all radicalised, wallpapering his rooms in animal skin and sending back his gongs.
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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · 16h

👍🏼 piece. I think we're no longer sleepwalking into a #Reform govt,we're heading there quickly with 👀 wide open.

"It's abt the exploitation of that disenfranchisement by some...who caused it,& the failure of anyone in power to hold them to account."

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2566066...

Dani Garavelli: 'The consequences of a Reform government would be catastrophic'

We must unite against Farage and stop running like lemmings into the abyss

www.heraldscotland.com

Luke McGee @lukemcgee.bsky.social · 16h

This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 17h

How the right-wing newspapers still manage to dictate BBC coverage.

Almost all of the Beeb's big post-Budget interview with the Chancellor devoted to asking whether she is a liar.

Next to nothing on any of the big measures announced this week

www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...

The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest

The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press

www.adambienkov.co.uk

thattimwalker.bsky.social @thattimwalker.bsky.social · 17h

Might the Telegraph now consider an apology to ‘the Brexit mutineers’ and consider what it is that constitutes patriotism?

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 17h

The Trump family is like the mob.

‘abuse of public office for private gain – commonly known as corruption’

www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

All the president’s millions: how the Trumps are turning the presidency into riches

From Vietnam to the Balkans, Donald Trump’s family has launched a global dealmaking blitz since his re-election

www.theguardian.com

Kerry @kerry10.bsky.social · 18h

If ReformUK get into government next time then we can kiss goodbye to:

Paid holidays

Sick pay

Safer working conditions

Human Rights

Workers Rights

Unions

NHS & healthcare

Social care

Minimum wage

Among many other things.

Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.

DannyVE @dannyve.bsky.social · 19h

The future is fungal

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

‘Nature’s original engineers’: scientists explore the amazing potential of fungi

Unique properties of fungi have led to groundbreaking innovations in recent years, from nappies to electronics

www.theguardian.com

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 1d

The Judean People’s Front had nothing on these clowns

Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 1d

Corbyn has to make his first ever speech to their party conference calling for unity

And Sultana doesn't turn up at all

It's almost as if it was scripted by Monty Python

news.sky.com/story/zarah-...

Zarah Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party conference over 'witch hunt' expulsions

Zarah Sultana has boycotted day one of the Your Party Conference over the expulsion of members of left-wing groups.

news.sky.com

Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 1d

If the Telegraph can do this, why can’t #BBC journalists challenge all politicians who bemoan our lack of growth on the elephant in the room: the damage of #Brexit+what can be done to repair it? @omrgriffiths @Nshallice @dianamartinbbc @JonathanAspinw1 @JohntNeal @jonathancmunro

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 1d

And plenty of things to chew

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 1d

He needs love, food, routine and exercise - these are quite acceptable presents for a new puppy

Teaching with my eyes shut @eyesshutteacher.bsky.social · 1d

Ok this is not a drill!

The grandpuppy arrives on the 11th 🥳

Obviously he needs presents on arrival and for Christmas. What’s good for 8/10 week old pups?

I’ve had dogs before but never a puppy 🥰

a person is holding a small brown puppy in their hands in front of a dalmatian background .

ALT: a person is holding a small brown puppy in their hands in front of a dalmatian background .

media.tenor.com

Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 1d

“A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has surged past 100,000 signatures after being shared at remarkable speed across social media.”