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Rachel Millward @rachelmillward.bsky.social · 1d

@sianberry.bsky.social is doing amazing work in Parliament to ensure our new mayors have a duty to measure and reduce socio-economic inequality, alongside protecting our nature and climate.

I am so grateful to have her support in my campaign to be the first Mayor of Sussex and Brighton. 💚

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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 17h

Vive Le Tour! is a 1962 short film about the Tour de France, directed by Louis Malle. At 4:54 you can see the famous scene in which Tour riders burst into restaurants and pillage all they can get their hands on.

Here's the film in its entirety.

#BicycleBirthday Louis Malle
October 30 (1932-1995)

1962 Vive Le Tour! (English Subtitles)

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 1d

1. This week, news emerged that former trans athlete, student at Middlebury, and advocate for trans rights, Lia Smith, was found dead.

Her death was ruled a suicide.

But I argue that it's not only a suicide. Every trans suicide is a murder by those in power.

Subscribe to support my journalism.

Every Trans Suicide Is A Murder By Those In Power

News came this week that transgender athlete and student Lia Smith took her life at just 21 years of age.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Dr Iain Overton @iainoverton.bsky.social · 1d

1/ UK defence chiefs made 12 trips to Israel during the Gaza war
AOAV’s new analysis reveals Britain’s most senior military personnel repeatedly visited Israel while its forces bombarded Gaza, as international calls for an arms embargo grew.

aoav.org.uk/2025/uk-defe...

UK defence chiefs made 12 trips to Israel during Gaza war, AOAV finds - AOAV

Britain’s most senior military leaders made twelve official visits to Israel during the Gaza war, maintaining close contact with the Israeli armed forces even as civilian deaths mounted, according to ...

aoav.org.uk

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 1d

"If you’d told me a year ago that you could offer me five UCI top 10s in the space of two months, I’d have bitten your hand off"

From Austrian lakes to Italian heartbreaks — Mattie Dodd signs off 2025 with humour, honesty and a hard-won return to form.

thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/30/m...

Mattie Dodd journal: a season that hurt, humbled and healed

After a year that began with illness and uncertainty, Mattie Dodd closes out his 2025 campaign with a wry, honest reflection on the road back to form. From the surreal pageantry of Austria’s King o…

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 22h

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sack Oier Lazkano after former Spanish champion suspended by UCI over biological passport abnormalities
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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · 22h

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We’ve made the final selection 🥳

‘Heavyweight’ shortlist unveiled for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2025

Former England cricketer James Anderson and ex-pro road cyclist Pippa York are among seven shortlisted nominees for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2025.

www.thebookseller.com

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 20h

“Cycling is dangerous and exhausting. Hardly anyone brakes anymore”

Ineos Grenadiers veteran Salvatore Puccio relieved to be retiring from “faster, harder, and riskier” sport, admitting the start of his career “belongs to another era”
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Linda Lombard @heavensgone.bsky.social · 1d

British-manufactured small-arms target systems and engines for armoured personnel carriers were recovered from combat zones in #Sudan, it emerged on Tuesday

www.middleeasteye.net/news/rsf-use...

Sudan militia implicated in war crimes used UK military equipment, UN told

The Guardian reported that material seen by the UN has shown British military equipment was found on battlefields in Sudan

www.middleeasteye.net

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Marwood @andmarwood.bsky.social · 1d

#Inequality in the UK is at record levels and *it is accelerating* - that is the *only* thing Rachel Reeves' next budget should be addressing.

There are no tough decisions to make - they are all clear & obvious.

If they are not taken, it is political cowardice and/or corruption, nothing else.

Wealth inequality risks triggering 'societal collapse' within next decade, report finds | King's College London

The warning comes from an expert roundtable led by researchers from King's and the Fairness Foundation

www.kcl.ac.uk

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22h

When the Government ape the language and the rhetoric of the right - such as Starmers island of strangers speech - there are real life consequences.

Huge solidarity with @mothinali.bsky.social and everyone facing racism.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Police investigate alleged racial abuse of Green deputy leader

Mothin Ali claims a "racist thug" threatened to "smash my head in" at a London train station.

www.bbc.com

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 20h

Le Brasilia's stunning staircase. My photo taken in Marseille in 2017

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20h

Erm.... I'm sure she had lovely things to say as she collected the award!

I'm not going to spend my time at Spectator ceremonies collecting awards.

We're busy taking the fight to Reform.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 1d

'Leader of the Year' was Zack Polanski. His award was obviously collected by..... Julia Hartley-Brewer.

Have a good day.

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Chris and his farmily of forever friends @caenhillcc.bsky.social · 19h

Willow our rescue cat on rush hour door count duties

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Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) @msf.ca · 18h

The Canadian government will release it's budget next week and we have a message: invest in humanity! Doctors Without Borders is calling upon #Canada to prioritize humanitarian assistance in the budget to be released on November 4.

Here's why: https://ow.ly/6nET50XkCc5 #cdnpoli

Investing in Humanity: Why Canada must prioritize humanitarian assistance | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...

What better return on investment is there than supporting lifesaving services for people affected by humanitarian crises? For Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), this is a rhetorical question, as we prepare our pre-budget submission to the Government of Canada before they determine their priorities for the 2026 federal budget. Inside, we, highlight the importance [...]Read More... from Investing in Humanity: Why Canada must prioritize humanitarian assistance

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Escape Collective @escapecollective.bsky.social · 18h

Isaac del Toro says his shocking Giro d'Italia loss happened because of two major tactical blunders: one by him and one by his team: escapecollective.com/del-toro-say...

Del Toro says he 'forgot' Van Aert was up the road on the day he lost the Giro d'Italia

The UAE Team Emirates-XRG prodigy sheds light on one of the most unforgettable moments of the 2025 season, revealing that his team car did not remind him Simon Yates was about to link up with his supe...

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Domestique @domestiquecycling.com · 21h

🇨🇴 Tour Colombia faces another blow. The 2026 edition has been cancelled as financial struggles continue to derail one of Latin America’s biggest races.

📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/tour...

📸 Cor Vos

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Greens Organise @greensorganise.bsky.social · 19h

The Green Party SECOND in a national poll for the first time ever!

There’s no way we’re stopping there.

Large text reads:
Greens polling second nationally.

Screenshot of Tweet reads:
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)

Via @FindoutnowUK, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.

Picture of Zack Polanski with speech bubble saying: “It’ll go higher.”

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

Gambling companies claim there is “no social ill”.
Yet harm falls hardest on the poorest communities — this is a tax on desperation.

#GamblingReform #SocialJustice

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Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) @msf.ca · 18h

#HurricaneMelissa has struck #Jamaica, #Cuba, #Haiti and other countries.

MSF is preparing to send emergency teams and medical, water and sanitation supplies.

Read more from Brice de le Vingne, Head of Emergency Unit: ow.ly/ZY2c50XkCyo

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CosmicRami 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @cosmicrami.com · 1d

*stares at the Doomsday clock as its hand slowly edges closer to midnight* 🫨

IIRC it's only been North Korea that has tested nukes since the year 2000, so testing weapons in this century is indeed a statement being made on the global scale.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

“Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately.”

Trump: The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country. This was accomplished, including a complete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my First Term in office.
Because of the tremendous destructive power, l HATED to do it, but had no choice! Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years. Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
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opendemocracy.net @opendemocracy.net · 1d

‘No way out’: the closing spaces for Rohingya livelihoods

Rohingya refugees in Myanmar and Bangladesh find work where they can, but their rights are increasingly restricted

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Hunt Saboteurs Association @huntsabs.org.uk · 1d

Hare Hunting and Hare Coursing
Different Names, Same Aim

Why are the Police so enthusiastic about catching and prosecuting one but not the other? Read more 👇🏻

www.huntsabs.org.uk/hare-hunting...

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 1d

For the vast majority of people (except Ukrainians and Hongkongers) there is NO WAY to claim asylum in the UK without coming by small boat

The only way to stop people making dangerous boat crossings to the UK is by creating safe and managed routes

Govt's plan is delusional

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Jose Been @josebeentv.bsky.social · 1d

This was an important “empty the head” ride as extreme right seem biggest party again. They lost a lot but those votes went to other extreme right.

Plus the formerly liberals have moved kilometers to the right too.

I don’t understand all the hate-fuelled voting so I rode until my legs hurt.

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