@barryrichards.bsky.social
Welsh & European Graphic & Interactive Designer/Developer, especially in e-learning, but also in indoor mapping. Lomographer. Views are own; weithiau yn Gymraeg
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Conservative Helen Whately humiliating herself on #BBCLauraK
She starts by complaining about Motability which the Conservatives actually expanded
Then acknowledges she doesn't know how many are actually on Motability
She starts by complaining about Motability which the Conservatives actually expanded
Then acknowledges she doesn't know how many are actually on Motability
December 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Conservative Helen Whately humiliating herself on #BBCLauraK
She starts by complaining about Motability which the Conservatives actually expanded
Then acknowledges she doesn't know how many are actually on Motability
She starts by complaining about Motability which the Conservatives actually expanded
Then acknowledges she doesn't know how many are actually on Motability
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Interesting what Crick notes.
Farage like Mogg and Johnson are really just grown up versions of their teenage selves. Lots of public school boys leave fully formed - and armed with an entitlement and a sense of empowerment that takes them through the rest of their lives.
Farage like Mogg and Johnson are really just grown up versions of their teenage selves. Lots of public school boys leave fully formed - and armed with an entitlement and a sense of empowerment that takes them through the rest of their lives.
On why Farage doesn’t apologise for his schoolboy racism:
“if he apologised, he would be turning to his own support base and saying, ‘You’re all guilty too.’ ”
Exactly.
He is racist. So are his voters. He can’t be pissing them off by saying sorry.
#NeverPM
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
“if he apologised, he would be turning to his own support base and saying, ‘You’re all guilty too.’ ”
Exactly.
He is racist. So are his voters. He can’t be pissing them off by saying sorry.
#NeverPM
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
December 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Interesting what Crick notes.
Farage like Mogg and Johnson are really just grown up versions of their teenage selves. Lots of public school boys leave fully formed - and armed with an entitlement and a sense of empowerment that takes them through the rest of their lives.
Farage like Mogg and Johnson are really just grown up versions of their teenage selves. Lots of public school boys leave fully formed - and armed with an entitlement and a sense of empowerment that takes them through the rest of their lives.
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Slava Ukraini
Ukraine struck Russian oil infrastructure 180+ times in 2025, slashing refinery capacity by 25% and forcing Moscow to ban gasoline exports
Rosneft's income collapsed 70% - even before new US sanctions hit
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/07/f...
Rosneft's income collapsed 70% - even before new US sanctions hit
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/07/f...
Frontline report: Ukraine’s drone campaign pushes Russia’s oil industry toward collapse
With over 180 strikes on refineries and ports in 2025, Ukraine has slashed Russian fuel capacity by 25% and forced an export ban, while Rosneft's income collapsed 70%.
euromaidanpress.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Slava Ukraini
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Pat McFadden is asked, how would Labour cope if
@unitetheunion.bsky.social disaffiliated from the party.
MacFadden: "I think I read this story every few months.. maybe its true this time, I would regret it but we'd survive & go on"
I'm a member of Unite. I back disaffiliation.
@unitetheunion.bsky.social disaffiliated from the party.
MacFadden: "I think I read this story every few months.. maybe its true this time, I would regret it but we'd survive & go on"
I'm a member of Unite. I back disaffiliation.
December 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Pat McFadden is asked, how would Labour cope if
@unitetheunion.bsky.social disaffiliated from the party.
MacFadden: "I think I read this story every few months.. maybe its true this time, I would regret it but we'd survive & go on"
I'm a member of Unite. I back disaffiliation.
@unitetheunion.bsky.social disaffiliated from the party.
MacFadden: "I think I read this story every few months.. maybe its true this time, I would regret it but we'd survive & go on"
I'm a member of Unite. I back disaffiliation.
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EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK are running a 'cash for access scheme in all but name', a senior SNP MP has alleged after they launched a £10,000-per-year membership
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
December 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK are running a 'cash for access scheme in all but name', a senior SNP MP has alleged after they launched a £10,000-per-year membership
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Police search for Nigel Farage whose not been seen since an unhinged rant about Bernard Manning, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, and The Black & White Minstrals Show as concerns grow over his mental state..
“It’s so strange he didn’t appear on Kuenssberg this weekend for the second week in a row” a PC said
“It’s so strange he didn’t appear on Kuenssberg this weekend for the second week in a row” a PC said
December 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Police search for Nigel Farage whose not been seen since an unhinged rant about Bernard Manning, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, and The Black & White Minstrals Show as concerns grow over his mental state..
“It’s so strange he didn’t appear on Kuenssberg this weekend for the second week in a row” a PC said
“It’s so strange he didn’t appear on Kuenssberg this weekend for the second week in a row” a PC said
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Nigel Farage won't apologise for his history of racism because "if he apologised, he would be turning to his own support base and saying, ‘You’re all guilty too,'" a Reform source tells the Times.
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
December 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Nigel Farage won't apologise for his history of racism because "if he apologised, he would be turning to his own support base and saying, ‘You’re all guilty too,'" a Reform source tells the Times.
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
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Pat McFadden, "Under the Tory system we inherited, people got double the money for declaring themselves unfit for work"
"Labour have cut that difference in half"
"Labour have cut that difference in half"
December 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Pat McFadden, "Under the Tory system we inherited, people got double the money for declaring themselves unfit for work"
"Labour have cut that difference in half"
"Labour have cut that difference in half"
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Donald Trump's FIFA Peace Prize has been described as pathetic and disgraceful.
Which is exactly what it is.
Which is exactly what it is.
December 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Donald Trump's FIFA Peace Prize has been described as pathetic and disgraceful.
Which is exactly what it is.
Which is exactly what it is.
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Cooper & Mahmood have both proudly carried the flame of racial hatred lit by by May, fanned by Patel & Braverman.
They’ve truly found their people.
What an ethics-free cess pit the Labour Party has become under Starmer
They’ve truly found their people.
What an ethics-free cess pit the Labour Party has become under Starmer
December 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Cooper & Mahmood have both proudly carried the flame of racial hatred lit by by May, fanned by Patel & Braverman.
They’ve truly found their people.
What an ethics-free cess pit the Labour Party has become under Starmer
They’ve truly found their people.
What an ethics-free cess pit the Labour Party has become under Starmer
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Premium newsletter: The much-demanded 16k word guide to how the AI bubble might actually burst, starting with the collapse of data center debt financing, the end of venture capital funding for AI, OpenAI's death, and how NVIDIA's AI GPU era might come to an end.
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Premium: The Ways The AI Bubble Might Burst
I've been struggling to think about what to write this week, if only because I've written so much recently and because, if I'm honest, things aren't really making a lot of sense.
NVIDIA claims to hav...
www.wheresyoured.at
December 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Premium newsletter: The much-demanded 16k word guide to how the AI bubble might actually burst, starting with the collapse of data center debt financing, the end of venture capital funding for AI, OpenAI's death, and how NVIDIA's AI GPU era might come to an end.
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A fire broke out at the Temryuk port in Russia’s Krasnodar region following a reported drone strike. Initial reports suggest a gas terminal was hit. Video from the scene shows flames in the port area after the drone visit.
December 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
A fire broke out at the Temryuk port in Russia’s Krasnodar region following a reported drone strike. Initial reports suggest a gas terminal was hit. Video from the scene shows flames in the port area after the drone visit.
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Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed a strike on Russia’s Nevinnomyssk Azot chemplant, one of its largest producers of key components for explosives and munitions. A production unit was hit. The plant supplies much of Russia’s defense industry. Separately, 60 Russian troops were hit near Dokuchaievsk.
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed a strike on Russia’s Nevinnomyssk Azot chemplant, one of its largest producers of key components for explosives and munitions. A production unit was hit. The plant supplies much of Russia’s defense industry. Separately, 60 Russian troops were hit near Dokuchaievsk.
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🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
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"This is not how a civilized nation should act, just murdering people on the high seas without proof, without trial.”
“Alejandro Was Murdered”: Colombian Fisherman’s Family Files Claim Against U.S. over Boat Strike
The U.S. military said Thursday that it blew up another boat of suspected drug smugglers, this time killing four people in the eastern Pacific. The U.S. has now killed at least 87 people in 22 strikes...
www.democracynow.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
"This is not how a civilized nation should act, just murdering people on the high seas without proof, without trial.”
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Yn ddiweddar cyhoeddwyd wardiau tlotaf 🏴.Dychmygwch adfywiad y llefydd yma yn derbyn arian y tywysog o Loegr sy’n byw oddi ar y Wladwriaeth/Recently poorest wards in 🏴 were announced.Imagine regen in these places receiving funds from this English prince who lives off the State 🤢🤯 #AbolishTheMonarchy
December 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Yn ddiweddar cyhoeddwyd wardiau tlotaf 🏴.Dychmygwch adfywiad y llefydd yma yn derbyn arian y tywysog o Loegr sy’n byw oddi ar y Wladwriaeth/Recently poorest wards in 🏴 were announced.Imagine regen in these places receiving funds from this English prince who lives off the State 🤢🤯 #AbolishTheMonarchy
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Nes i recordio fersiwn o Dail gan Melin Melyn ☘️
I’ve recorded a cover of ‘Dail’ (leaves) by Melin Melyn 🌿
melinmelyn.ffm.to/dail-remilled
I’ve recorded a cover of ‘Dail’ (leaves) by Melin Melyn 🌿
melinmelyn.ffm.to/dail-remilled
Melin Melyn - Dail - Re-Milled
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melinmelyn.ffm.to
December 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Nes i recordio fersiwn o Dail gan Melin Melyn ☘️
I’ve recorded a cover of ‘Dail’ (leaves) by Melin Melyn 🌿
melinmelyn.ffm.to/dail-remilled
I’ve recorded a cover of ‘Dail’ (leaves) by Melin Melyn 🌿
melinmelyn.ffm.to/dail-remilled
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Israel strikes Lebanese town of Mahrouna - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-strikes-lebanese-town-mahrouna
Israel strikes Lebanese town of Mahrouna
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>Israel launched strike on the Lebanese town of Mahrouna, shortly after warning of an upcoming attack there, according to the country’s National News Agency.</p>
<p>Israel’s Arabic-language military spokesman confirmed on X that operations are underway in southern Lebanon.</p>
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www.middleeasteye.net
December 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Israel strikes Lebanese town of Mahrouna - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-strikes-lebanese-town-mahrouna
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⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: Ukraine holds northern Pokrovsk, prevents Russian attempts to bypass city, Syrskyi says.
Ukraine war latest updates: Kyiv struck over 50 Russian strategic targets in autumn 2025, satellite images shows (6)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 6 times today. Ukraine's Armed Forces struck more than 50 fuel and military-industrial infrastructure si...
kyivindependent.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: Ukraine holds northern Pokrovsk, prevents Russian attempts to bypass city, Syrskyi says.
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Neoliberalism is the cult of accumulation: GDP worship, austerity as scripture, inequality as ritual, feudalism as destination.
The planet burns and countless suffer and die so that a handful of billionaires profit.
The world needs rational #economics focused on care, #solidarity, and #democracy.🔻
The planet burns and countless suffer and die so that a handful of billionaires profit.
The world needs rational #economics focused on care, #solidarity, and #democracy.🔻
Care vs Neglect
Why the Left–Right Divide Is Finished
substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Neoliberalism is the cult of accumulation: GDP worship, austerity as scripture, inequality as ritual, feudalism as destination.
The planet burns and countless suffer and die so that a handful of billionaires profit.
The world needs rational #economics focused on care, #solidarity, and #democracy.🔻
The planet burns and countless suffer and die so that a handful of billionaires profit.
The world needs rational #economics focused on care, #solidarity, and #democracy.🔻
There are tribes as yet undiscovered, deep in the heart of the Peruvian jungle, who already knew this.
And Ofsted has only just worked it out?
Were they asleep? Was it in individual’s interests to look the other way?
And Ofsted has only just worked it out?
Were they asleep? Was it in individual’s interests to look the other way?
Ofsted realises that private companies,
legally obliged to put shareholders first,
don't care how many children
suffer neglect or abuse
unless & until
bad PR puts profits at risk
"Ofsted warns children’s homes are putting profit first"
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
via @skwawkbox.org
legally obliged to put shareholders first,
don't care how many children
suffer neglect or abuse
unless & until
bad PR puts profits at risk
"Ofsted warns children’s homes are putting profit first"
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
via @skwawkbox.org
Ofsted warns children's homes are putting profit first
Privately-run children's homes charge extortionate fees to local authorities who in turn struggle to access legitimate support
www.thecanary.co
December 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
There are tribes as yet undiscovered, deep in the heart of the Peruvian jungle, who already knew this.
And Ofsted has only just worked it out?
Were they asleep? Was it in individual’s interests to look the other way?
And Ofsted has only just worked it out?
Were they asleep? Was it in individual’s interests to look the other way?
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New images have been published revealing the dramatic changes planned for a popular Welsh seaside town
New images reveal Welsh seaside town's major transformation
Lewis Smith, Local democracy reporter New images revealing how changes to Porthcawl’s seafront area could look in the coming years have been published by Bridgend County Borough Council. The pictures…
buff.ly
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
New images have been published revealing the dramatic changes planned for a popular Welsh seaside town
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@disrightsuk.bsky.social
This International Day of Disabled People, we’re reminded that disability justice is deeply connected to every other fight for equity.
Our struggles connect us. Our solidarity is our strength! 💥
#IDDP
This International Day of Disabled People, we’re reminded that disability justice is deeply connected to every other fight for equity.
Our struggles connect us. Our solidarity is our strength! 💥
#IDDP
December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
@disrightsuk.bsky.social
This International Day of Disabled People, we’re reminded that disability justice is deeply connected to every other fight for equity.
Our struggles connect us. Our solidarity is our strength! 💥
#IDDP
This International Day of Disabled People, we’re reminded that disability justice is deeply connected to every other fight for equity.
Our struggles connect us. Our solidarity is our strength! 💥
#IDDP