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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 1h

A new law. Ignorant people with poor English banned from owning more than £100k

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Brian Hunt #FBPE @brian-hunt.bsky.social · 2h

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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 1h

Ah! You are American.
Rather different here in the UK.

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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 1h

I should say. - and I have no vested interest.
Churches do not sell or provide a commercial service.
Mostly they don’t raise enough to cover their costs and better off members who have paid their tax, make extra contributions to the church.
If you go this route then tax dogs homes as well??

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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 2h

If you have A-level standard English please admit it. Oh! You don’t have to, ignorant Brits are more precious!!

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PrivetEye @priveteye.bsky.social · 1d

"... you're only a pawn in their game..."

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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 4h

Is he still about? Losers often cling on to the last.

Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 4h

Well, he’s no English.

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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 6h

Yes, Farce and friends really are big brother with their financial clout

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 10h

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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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 9h

Richard Tice failed to register lavish hospitality from former Russian finance minister’s wife

hopenothate.org.uk/2025/10/13/r...

Richard Tice failed to register lavish hospitality from former Russian finance minister's wife – HOPE not hate

IN BREACH OF PARLIAMENTARY RULES: REFORM UK’S RICHARD TICE Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has broken parliamentary rules by failing to register lavish hospitality...

hopenothate.org.uk

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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 8h

Excellent. I was a donor for many years and recommended you also call in on a donor centre and have at least a first experience

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Parody Keir Starmer @parodypm.bsky.social · 9h

I can see why Reform would oppose measures to prevent money laundering. Maybe banks should check money going *into* bank accounts - particularly when it's Russian money going into Reform politicians' bank accounts...

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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 1d

Nutrition scientists have unlocked an entirely new way of thinking about why certain foods are good for you and others are harmful. Here’s what to eat to function at your best.

Your diet is probably dangerously acidic but there’s a simple solution

Nutrition scientists have unlocked an entirely new way of thinking about why certain foods are good for you and others are harmful. Here’s what to eat to function at your best

www.newscientist.com

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Chris Oliff UK @4chris.bsky.social · 1d

What futures for democracy when the extreme wealthy intervene like this?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Tommy Robinson claimed Elon Musk was paying his legal costs, as he went on trial for refusing to comply with a request made by counter-terrorism police as he tried to leave Britain last year

Tommy Robinson says Elon Musk is paying his legal costs as trial begins

Robinson allegedly failed to comply with officers who ‘became concerned’ by his behaviour at Channel Tunnel

www.theguardian.com

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Andrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 1d

“Over the last 70 years, the #ECHR has repeatedly stepped in when domestic courts were unable to provide the protection we now take for granted and cherish,” says the UK’s outgoing judge at the European Court of Human Rights👇

🔗 www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/ecthr-m... via @lawsocietygazette.bsky.social

ECtHR 'more necessary and relevant' now, says outgoing UK judge

Leading silk says he 'hardly recognises' the good work of the ECHR from recent criticism of Strasbourg court.

www.lawgazette.co.uk

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mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 1d

NOW

Release the 30,000
Ukrainian children held hostage by Russia.

NOW!

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 1d

My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.

Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.

My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:

Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

t.co/BUTtpK9C4S

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.

My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:

Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

t.co/BUTtpK9C4S

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 1d

I'm so glad that, today, Omri Miran is finally reunited with his family.

He was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists two years ago. Rabbi Levi and the Kingston Liberal Synagogue have been praying for his safe release, and I was proud to join them. Now those prayers are answered.

Photo of Ed Davey at Kingston Liberal Synagogue

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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 1d

Antarctica may have passed a climate tipping point of no return, scientists are warning, with mounting evidence that a sudden slump in sea ice formation since 2016 is linked to human-induced ocean warming.

Antarctica may have crossed a tipping point that leads to rising seas

Scientists are beginning to understand the sudden loss of sea ice in Antarctica – and there is growing evidence that it represents a permanent shift with potentially catastrophic consequences

www.newscientist.com

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

Robert Parsonage steps down as Cornwall Council leader of Reform UK. days after deputy leader quit the party to sit as an independent.

And another one gone, and another one gone, another one bites the dust, yeah. ~AA

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Cornwall Council Reform UK group leader stands down from role

Rob Parsonage has stepped down from his role in charge of the Reform UK group on the authority.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 1d

In case you missed it ...
Barnier has said many times over the years that the door is always open for us to rejoin the EU. We'd lose the rebate we used to have, of course. But anything would be better than continuing our isolation and decline with Brexit.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d

People are waiting years for mental health support but then end up in A&E in crisis.

It’s time we treat mental health as seriously as physical health.

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Matthew Stadlen @matthewstadlen.bsky.social · 1d

Clarkson on Farage:

“Nigel Farage rarely talks about the economy and when he does, his numbers don’t add up. He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150bn. Huh? But before anyone can question his logic, he scuttles back to his safe space and starts raging about small boats.”

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