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mabelsblanket.bsky.social @mabelsblanket.bsky.social · 8h

You are welcome. Take care.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

ICYMI: How do populists keep winning elections across Europe? What is it that makes them a distinct political force? And what does the victory of a populist mean for Ukraine?

🇨🇿 Find out all and more below...

https://www.bestforbritain.org/what_does_babis_czechia_populism

What does the victory for Babiš in Czechia tell us about populism?

Over the weekend, Czechia became the latest country to elect a populist prime minister. Self-styled Trumpist Andrej Babiš, albeit a centre-right version, completed his political comeback by winning mo...

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 15h

🍏 What is it they say about bad apples and spoiling barrels?

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/10/nigel-farage-nathan-gill-ex-reform-uk-wales-leader-bribery-bad-apple

Farage insists ex-Reform UK Wales leader convicted of bribery is ‘bad apple’

Farage said he was shocked by Nathan Gill’s admissions relating to pro-Russia statements

www.theguardian.com

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 9h

The UK PM has arrived in Egypt this evening to join 20 other world leaders for the Gaza peace summit.

He says: "the UK stands ready to support rebuilding Gaza and we will work with partners to secure a stable future for the region."

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Zoë Crowther @zoecrowther.bsky.social · 2d

Lots of coverage this week about Reform councils being likely to raise council tax

@politicshome.bsky.social has been ahead of this for a while, including digging into Reform councils’ cost-cutting promises last month…

Reform's Cost-Cutting Unit Struggles With The Reality Of Local Pressures

After more than 100 days in office, those in charge of Reform-led councils are facing a political reality check in the form of soaring social care ...

www.politicshome.com

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Robb Edwards 🌱 @robedwards1.bsky.social · 1d

🐘🔍 Groundbreaking #research #study shows #elephants don't just trumpet—they call each other by name! These majestic creatures have complex social lives and advanced #cognition. Help them to survive when you #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🐾🌿 @palmoildetect.bsky.social wp.me/pcFhgU-8we

African Savannah Elephants Use ‘Names’ to Communicate

Research reveals African savannah elephants use unique ‘names’ to call one another. This discovery highlights their advanced brains, deep social bonds.

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mabelsblanket.bsky.social @mabelsblanket.bsky.social · 9h

The arrogance of the human animal never ceases to amaze. We must do everything to ensure we do not threaten the survival of this beautiful, majestic, intelligent, gentle being. 💚🌱🌏

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Virginia @virginiagjh.bsky.social · 10h

Farage went on Russian TV 17 times www.theguardian.com/us-news/vide...

Nigel Farage clashes with Democrat members over free speech – video

The Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin opened the hearing by accusing Farage of being a 'Putin-loving free speech impostor'

www.theguardian.com

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 12h

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Sherry w/ a whY @justiceforall.bsky.social · 14h

‘For now, as options for how to save the whales continue to be discussed, there's widespread confidence that Marineland's talk of euthanasia is just talk.’

Here’s hoping 🤞🏻

The world’s watching, #marineland #Ontario #OntPoli @mark-carney.bsky.social #AnimalCruelty
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?

After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them another home.

www.bbc.com

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 11h

NEW: We need to talk about Russia.

So, yes, that's why we need to talk about Nigel Farage.

My personal newsletter on the story behind the story. Brexit, Trump, Russia & now...Nathan Gill.

open.substack.com/pub/broligar...

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 13h

“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”

apnews.com/article/pope...

Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

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mabelsblanket.bsky.social @mabelsblanket.bsky.social · 14h

Yes. She is blatantly biased. Bruce used to be a Tory mouthpiece. Now she is shilling for reform & giving them unfettered audience access. The contortions she undertakes to undermine the Government is a mind blowing. The BBC needs a clear out including Bruce.

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Reverend Genes @reverendgenes.com.au · 22h

Many, many thanks for all the kind thoughts from across the BlueSky community for our border collie Sammy. She would have been 15 in two weeks time. But alas she had to leave us. It was so quick & unexpected. Here's our girl fishing for second breakfast just a 3 weeks ago. 🇦🇺 💔 🐾

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mabelsblanket.bsky.social @mabelsblanket.bsky.social · 16h

What a wonderfully long life. Full of love & respect. A child once said dogs don't live as long as us because they already know how to be kind. 😪 Grieve well for your beautiful Sammy. Take care. 🌈🧡

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mabelsblanket.bsky.social @mabelsblanket.bsky.social · 16h

When you put it like that. 💔

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David Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 17h

I'm sure BBC investigative documentary strand Panorama is even now working on an incisive exposé of Reform's financial links to Russia and it's just that they haven't announced it publicly yet

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mabelsblanket.bsky.social @mabelsblanket.bsky.social · 16h

This just has to be the case. 🤞

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Stewart Macdonald @mrred8691.bsky.social · 16h

Who the fck in their right minds looks at the U.S. and thinks‘yeah,I’ll have some of that. Farage and Badenoch want that for you and new smiley boy wants us out of NATO
Traitors every one of them
Only with Labour will these alliances last and only under people who want to do harm,will be taken away

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mabelsblanket.bsky.social @mabelsblanket.bsky.social · 16h

I honestly believe that with their constant lies, misinformation & disinformation the Media barons are brain washing ppl. Many of them will need help to think critically again. Maybe some don't want help. But it might be our only hope. Well that & robust challenge.

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JohnWest_JAWS @johnwestjaws.bsky.social · 18h

We know, from the limited Russia report, that the UK government did not direct SIS to investigate.

Perhaps that is why the BBC, Sky etc. has been so reticent to highlight Gill - because it would raise questions as to why UK government didn't direct.

Did they collude?

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JohnWest_JAWS @johnwestjaws.bsky.social · 18h

These 2 speeches, which, as Nick points out, on the same day, precede what Gill has pled guilty to by 4 years, are more damning for Farage as they also precede Brexit.

All European secret services would have been alarmed by this & would/should have been investigating.

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Dean Craddock @dean5150.bsky.social · 20h

As we know on here. They don't care about women.

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mabelsblanket.bsky.social @mabelsblanket.bsky.social · 19h

When the worst of humanity rears its ugly head. But let's not forget. These people are in the minority.
If they had to point at it could they actually show you what they care about.

mabelsblanket.bsky.social @mabelsblanket.bsky.social · 20h

Oh! Worth a listen back then! T.U