Martin Hughes
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The corrupting influence of the Ring of Power. Let's replace the House of Lords with a House of Citizens, brought together in fellowship, like a jury. Sign the petition today: www.858.org.uk/house-of-citizens-petition
December 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The corrupting influence of the Ring of Power. Let's replace the House of Lords with a House of Citizens, brought together in fellowship, like a jury. Sign the petition today: www.858.org.uk/house-of-citizens-petition
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Wealth in the UK is extremely concentrated at the top: over half belongs to the richest 10%, while the richest 1% control over a fifth by themselves. But the bottom half of the population – nearly 34 million people – have less than 1/20th between them. This is bad for all of us. It has to change.
December 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Wealth in the UK is extremely concentrated at the top: over half belongs to the richest 10%, while the richest 1% control over a fifth by themselves. But the bottom half of the population – nearly 34 million people – have less than 1/20th between them. This is bad for all of us. It has to change.
BBC must pay Trump a single penny. He has started suing the BBC today.
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Sign the letter: The BBC must not pay Trump a penny
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December 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
BBC must pay Trump a single penny. He has started suing the BBC today.
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stoptrump.org.uk/sign-bbc-let...
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‘Improve the NHS fast or people will fall for the charlatans’ – so says a departing trust head. We’d do well to listen | Polly Toynbee
‘Improve the NHS fast or people will fall for the charlatans’ – so says a departing trust head. We’d do well to listen | Polly Toynbee
In his 46 years of service, Nick Hulme has seen the best and the worst of the NHS. He issues a stark warning about its future, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:32 AM
‘Improve the NHS fast or people will fall for the charlatans’ – so says a departing trust head. We’d do well to listen | Polly Toynbee
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This is a litmus test of British people's patriotism. Do you back your national broadcaster? Or do you back this guy?
President Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC after he accused the corporation of putting “terrible words in my mouth having to do with January 6”
Trump presses ahead with suing BBC over ‘fake news’
The broadcaster has apologised for a misleading edit of the president’s speech before the Capitol riot, which Trump said put ‘terrible words in my mouth’
www.thetimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:17 AM
This is a litmus test of British people's patriotism. Do you back your national broadcaster? Or do you back this guy?
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So, Trump sues the BBC for $5Bn and puts the technology deal with the UK on hold until the US gets more concessions.
Anyone still deluding themselves about that “special relationship”? No. Just the tedious parade of simpering MAGA dickheads - led, of course, by the traitorous Farage.
Anyone still deluding themselves about that “special relationship”? No. Just the tedious parade of simpering MAGA dickheads - led, of course, by the traitorous Farage.
December 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
So, Trump sues the BBC for $5Bn and puts the technology deal with the UK on hold until the US gets more concessions.
Anyone still deluding themselves about that “special relationship”? No. Just the tedious parade of simpering MAGA dickheads - led, of course, by the traitorous Farage.
Anyone still deluding themselves about that “special relationship”? No. Just the tedious parade of simpering MAGA dickheads - led, of course, by the traitorous Farage.
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🚨🚨In today's "the world's most trustworthy trading partner": #US suspends technology deal with Britain. 🧵
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
US suspends technology deal with Britain, FT reports
The United States has suspended a technology deal it struck with Britain earlier this year which was intended to boost ties in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, the ...
www.reuters.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🚨🚨In today's "the world's most trustworthy trading partner": #US suspends technology deal with Britain. 🧵
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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It is almost always a lot less costly to oppose an aggressor as soon as possible, than to appease an aggressor and hope that'll be the end of it.
December 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It is almost always a lot less costly to oppose an aggressor as soon as possible, than to appease an aggressor and hope that'll be the end of it.
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One argument I used to make to my students about why it was important to learn history (and historical thinking) is that someone was always going to be trying to tell you things were natural or had always been this way and that you needed to be able to see that as an exercise of power.
December 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
One argument I used to make to my students about why it was important to learn history (and historical thinking) is that someone was always going to be trying to tell you things were natural or had always been this way and that you needed to be able to see that as an exercise of power.
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This is what I don't get. If it was a Labour MP spending most of their time on other jobs or in the US, I bet you'd be up in arms about it. Why do you make allowances for Farage?
As for evidence of Russian links, take time to read this thoroughly.
bsky.app/profile/mart...
As for evidence of Russian links, take time to read this thoroughly.
bsky.app/profile/mart...
Russian agent who recruited Nathan Gill had worked as a team with his wife, Nadia Sass. Together, they’d targeted politicians across Europe. And as well as photos of her with Nigel Farage and leading figures in Germany’s far-right AfD party
- Carole Cadwalladr
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- Carole Cadwalladr
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The cleavage shot no UK tabloid will print
Want to understand how deeply weird the British press is on the subject of Russian interference? I have a bikini shot to show you...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:26 AM
This is what I don't get. If it was a Labour MP spending most of their time on other jobs or in the US, I bet you'd be up in arms about it. Why do you make allowances for Farage?
As for evidence of Russian links, take time to read this thoroughly.
bsky.app/profile/mart...
As for evidence of Russian links, take time to read this thoroughly.
bsky.app/profile/mart...
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This debate happened because people refused to stay silent. Now we need even more voices.
👉 Click the link to add your voice and help push for an EU-wide ban on octopus farming: go.wemove.eu/octopus_BSKY
👉 Click the link to add your voice and help push for an EU-wide ban on octopus farming: go.wemove.eu/octopus_BSKY
Ban Octopus Farming in the EU!
🐙Octopuses are among the smartest creatures in the ocean, but now they face torture at an industrial farm planned in Spain. Octopuses deserve freedom, not factory farms. Add your voice to help ban…
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December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This debate happened because people refused to stay silent. Now we need even more voices.
👉 Click the link to add your voice and help push for an EU-wide ban on octopus farming: go.wemove.eu/octopus_BSKY
👉 Click the link to add your voice and help push for an EU-wide ban on octopus farming: go.wemove.eu/octopus_BSKY
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Last week the EU fined X for breaking important transparency rules.
The fine was 120 million euros.
After the fine, Musk went on the offensive. He attacked EU officials and suggested that he might punish the people who enforced the rules.
The fine was 120 million euros.
After the fine, Musk went on the offensive. He attacked EU officials and suggested that he might punish the people who enforced the rules.
December 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Last week the EU fined X for breaking important transparency rules.
The fine was 120 million euros.
After the fine, Musk went on the offensive. He attacked EU officials and suggested that he might punish the people who enforced the rules.
The fine was 120 million euros.
After the fine, Musk went on the offensive. He attacked EU officials and suggested that he might punish the people who enforced the rules.
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How long until we get the BBC online article about this 'patriot'?
"He was reputed to be the first person in the country to receive a football banning order when they were introduced, and spent several spells in prison in his younger days for football-related violence."
Well-known Bristol football fan died in tragic fall from lamppost
City fan Paul Lumber was a published author of books about the days of football casuals in the 1980s
www.bristolpost.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
How long until we get the BBC online article about this 'patriot'?
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And, of course, a special mention of Ofcom, the UK’s media regulator that has allowed these platforms to publish such content with impunity.
December 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
And, of course, a special mention of Ofcom, the UK’s media regulator that has allowed these platforms to publish such content with impunity.
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🎵 Dashing through the snow, with our Naughty List in hand… 🦌🛷🌨️
Who's on our Naughty List this year? Well, these 10 brands are advertising on one or more of some of the most toxic media outlets in the UK, funding their relentless spread of hate, division, and misinformation.
Who's on our Naughty List this year? Well, these 10 brands are advertising on one or more of some of the most toxic media outlets in the UK, funding their relentless spread of hate, division, and misinformation.
December 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🎵 Dashing through the snow, with our Naughty List in hand… 🦌🛷🌨️
Who's on our Naughty List this year? Well, these 10 brands are advertising on one or more of some of the most toxic media outlets in the UK, funding their relentless spread of hate, division, and misinformation.
Who's on our Naughty List this year? Well, these 10 brands are advertising on one or more of some of the most toxic media outlets in the UK, funding their relentless spread of hate, division, and misinformation.
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Trump's National Security Strategy is a manifesto for undermining democracy and carving up Europe.
It demands that we both shore up our protections against foreign political interference and unpick our 8 decades of dependence on our most unreliable ally.
My latest for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
It demands that we both shore up our protections against foreign political interference and unpick our 8 decades of dependence on our most unreliable ally.
My latest for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Mark McGeoghegan: Trump’s security plan puts Europe’s democracy at risk
President Trump’s new National Security Strategy is a manifesto for undermining democracy and carving up Europe – it’s time the government…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Trump's National Security Strategy is a manifesto for undermining democracy and carving up Europe.
It demands that we both shore up our protections against foreign political interference and unpick our 8 decades of dependence on our most unreliable ally.
My latest for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
It demands that we both shore up our protections against foreign political interference and unpick our 8 decades of dependence on our most unreliable ally.
My latest for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Nigel Farage's racist behaviour and fascist leanings have been known about for years - listen to this video from 2013
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67K views · 1.5K reactions | The idea being put about today by Refuk supporters (including the ubiquitous Tim Montgomerie), that allegations about Farage's behaviour at Dulwich College in the early 80...
The idea being put about today by Refuk supporters (including the ubiquitous Tim Montgomerie), that allegations about Farage's behaviour at Dulwich College in the early 80s are being made simply...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Nigel Farage's racist behaviour and fascist leanings have been known about for years - listen to this video from 2013
www.facebook.com/reel/8733897...
www.facebook.com/reel/8733897...
The practicalities of an enlarged Welsh Parliament, need attention with 96 rather than 60 Senedd Members after the May elections.
Many decisions needed on how to ensure Senedd expansion results in better democratic outcomes - this was a key argument for it.
www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/...
Many decisions needed on how to ensure Senedd expansion results in better democratic outcomes - this was a key argument for it.
www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/...
IWA Analysis: Considering the committees - Institute of Welsh Affairs
IWA Co-Director Joe Rossiter explores how the committee system can help the 7th Senedd to deliver more effectively.
www.iwa.wales
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The practicalities of an enlarged Welsh Parliament, need attention with 96 rather than 60 Senedd Members after the May elections.
Many decisions needed on how to ensure Senedd expansion results in better democratic outcomes - this was a key argument for it.
www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/...
Many decisions needed on how to ensure Senedd expansion results in better democratic outcomes - this was a key argument for it.
www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/...
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree: 38d.gs/l_kt
OFCOM: INVESTIGATE GB NEWS’ SHOCKING TRUMP INTERVIEW
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree.
38d.gs
December 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree: 38d.gs/l_kt
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"all while the NBER stands in the corner holding a clipboard full of data that shows that Farage’s one major contribution to national life has been about as beneficial as a tapeworm infestation."
Indeed. Farage, like Trump, is an ugly parasite that drains the life blood of the country he infects.
Indeed. Farage, like Trump, is an ugly parasite that drains the life blood of the country he infects.
Another Brexit economic verdict arrived last month in the form of an 83-page NBER working paper - and it is devastating.
What shocks me more is how politely politics continues to look away from the person who drove the bus.
What shocks me more is how politely politics continues to look away from the person who drove the bus.
The Farage Tax: What The UK Pays For One Man's Ego
GDP down, investment down, wages down - but Farage’s influence? Higher than ever
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"all while the NBER stands in the corner holding a clipboard full of data that shows that Farage’s one major contribution to national life has been about as beneficial as a tapeworm infestation."
Indeed. Farage, like Trump, is an ugly parasite that drains the life blood of the country he infects.
Indeed. Farage, like Trump, is an ugly parasite that drains the life blood of the country he infects.
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EVs beat petrol cars on lifetime emissions — even on “dirty” grids.
Battery production is carbon-intensive, but EVs quickly repay that debt and end up 21–71% cleaner over 250,000 km.
We can’t wait for perfect grids: electrify transport and clean the grid now.
Battery production is carbon-intensive, but EVs quickly repay that debt and end up 21–71% cleaner over 250,000 km.
We can’t wait for perfect grids: electrify transport and clean the grid now.
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
EVs beat petrol cars on lifetime emissions — even on “dirty” grids.
Battery production is carbon-intensive, but EVs quickly repay that debt and end up 21–71% cleaner over 250,000 km.
We can’t wait for perfect grids: electrify transport and clean the grid now.
Battery production is carbon-intensive, but EVs quickly repay that debt and end up 21–71% cleaner over 250,000 km.
We can’t wait for perfect grids: electrify transport and clean the grid now.
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Trump’s worldview is one of winners and losers. Always has been. His new National Security Strategy picks Russia, China, authoritarians, his friends and his family as the winners. Do you know who Trump decided the losers are? You and your family and our safety.
Donald Trump’s bleak, incoherent foreign-policy strategy
Allies may panic; despots will cheer
www.economist.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Trump’s worldview is one of winners and losers. Always has been. His new National Security Strategy picks Russia, China, authoritarians, his friends and his family as the winners. Do you know who Trump decided the losers are? You and your family and our safety.
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If, like me, you think Brexit was and is a disaster and would love to rejoin the EU then please read this. I’m not saying I agree with all of it but it contains things we all need to consider. Thanks @stellacreasy.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain is stuck with a failed Brexit that neither citizens nor leaders want. Here are three ways to fix that | Stella Creasy
While those who defend the status quo and those who say ‘simply rejoin’ the EU are both wrong, there is a new mood and a clear opportunity, says Stella Creasy MP, chair of the Labour Movement for Euro...
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
If, like me, you think Brexit was and is a disaster and would love to rejoin the EU then please read this. I’m not saying I agree with all of it but it contains things we all need to consider. Thanks @stellacreasy.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Literally Jesus’s parents had to flee to another country with their baby to avoid the imperial police
Here’s the birth of Christ being defiled by masked federal thugs who think terrorizing marginalized people is funny.
Homeland Security would have zip-tied the baby Jesus if its agents had been deployed in Bethlehem.
Homeland Security would have zip-tied the baby Jesus if its agents had been deployed in Bethlehem.
December 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Literally Jesus’s parents had to flee to another country with their baby to avoid the imperial police
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The Trump administration is highly critical of Europe in its national security strategy, while barely mentioning the threats posed by rival great powers.
What the US national security strategy tells us about how Trump views the world
The Trump administration is highly critical of Europe in its national security strategy, while barely mentioning the threats posed by rival great powers.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Trump administration is highly critical of Europe in its national security strategy, while barely mentioning the threats posed by rival great powers.