Pete Armstrong
@pete11.bsky.social
Retired IT, follow tech, investing and science-related subjects. Crystal Palace fan. Rugby & cricket.
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Time to scrap the Monarchy? Open up the facts. Andrew thinks he's above all else.
youtu.be/xn7PbLMyR3w?...
youtu.be/xn7PbLMyR3w?...
Andrew's Disturbing Demands During Thailand & Hong Kong Trip EXPOSED - His Revolving Door of Women
YouTube video by Royal Family Tea
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November 19, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Time to scrap the Monarchy? Open up the facts. Andrew thinks he's above all else.
youtu.be/xn7PbLMyR3w?...
youtu.be/xn7PbLMyR3w?...
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Remember Virginia.🕊️
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Remember Virginia.🕊️
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Yesterday the UK told the UN it remains a "steadfast supporter" of the ICJ.
In fact the UK has refused to respond to the ICJ's opinion, delivered 15 months ago, calling on states to stop aiding Israel’s illegal occupation.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
In fact the UK has refused to respond to the ICJ's opinion, delivered 15 months ago, calling on states to stop aiding Israel’s illegal occupation.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
The United Kingdom remains a steadfast supporter of the International Court of Justice: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
Statement by Sally Langrish, UK Legal Adviser at the UN General Assembly Report of the International Court of Justice
www.gov.uk
October 31, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Yesterday the UK told the UN it remains a "steadfast supporter" of the ICJ.
In fact the UK has refused to respond to the ICJ's opinion, delivered 15 months ago, calling on states to stop aiding Israel’s illegal occupation.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
In fact the UK has refused to respond to the ICJ's opinion, delivered 15 months ago, calling on states to stop aiding Israel’s illegal occupation.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
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Today's date is.....
October 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Today's date is.....
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
October 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
From the FT:
“UK consumers have curbed spending more than anywhere else in the G7 since the pandemic…
Since the start of the Covid pandemic in 2020, UK household spending has risen just 1 per cent in real terms and fallen 3 per cent on a per capita basis.”
#economy #uk @financialtimes.com
“UK consumers have curbed spending more than anywhere else in the G7 since the pandemic…
Since the start of the Covid pandemic in 2020, UK household spending has risen just 1 per cent in real terms and fallen 3 per cent on a per capita basis.”
#economy #uk @financialtimes.com
October 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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She was arrested for holding a sign reading:
“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”
How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.
“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”
How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.
October 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
She was arrested for holding a sign reading:
“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”
How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.
“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”
How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.
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What has Yvette Cooper’s proscription of Palestine Action done to this country?
Beyond absurd. It’s extreme authoritarianism. These police should be arresting rapists & crooks, not neglecting those duties to spend time arresting citizens standing against genocide.
It undermines police and the law.
Beyond absurd. It’s extreme authoritarianism. These police should be arresting rapists & crooks, not neglecting those duties to spend time arresting citizens standing against genocide.
It undermines police and the law.
September 29, 2025 at 6:22 AM
What has Yvette Cooper’s proscription of Palestine Action done to this country?
Beyond absurd. It’s extreme authoritarianism. These police should be arresting rapists & crooks, not neglecting those duties to spend time arresting citizens standing against genocide.
It undermines police and the law.
Beyond absurd. It’s extreme authoritarianism. These police should be arresting rapists & crooks, not neglecting those duties to spend time arresting citizens standing against genocide.
It undermines police and the law.
Political word salad ... only judge actions! @skynewsrss.bsky.social
Youth Opportunities Programme 1976-83
Youth Training Scheme 1983-89
Youth Training TECs 1989-mid90s
Modern Apprenticeships 1994-98
New Deal for Young People 1998-2010
Traineeships 2013-
Kickstart Scheme 2020-22
Youth Unemployment UK 2012-
UK Youth Programmes 2021-
Youth Guarantee Trailblazer 2024-
Youth Training Scheme 1983-89
Youth Training TECs 1989-mid90s
Modern Apprenticeships 1994-98
New Deal for Young People 1998-2010
Traineeships 2013-
Kickstart Scheme 2020-22
Youth Unemployment UK 2012-
UK Youth Programmes 2021-
Youth Guarantee Trailblazer 2024-
September 29, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Political word salad ... only judge actions! @skynewsrss.bsky.social
This is where the NHS data goes plus who knows how mauch more. Time for UK to wake up. @theguardian.com @news.sky.com
Palantir Technologies sells software that immigration authorities use to identify and arrest people, militaries use to organize drone strikes, and corporations use to manage their supply chains. Now, it also sells tote bags.
Palantir Wants to Be a Lifestyle Brand
Defense tech giant Palantir is selling T-shirts and tote bags as part of a bid to encourage fans to publicly endorse it.
wrd.cm
September 27, 2025 at 7:19 AM
This is where the NHS data goes plus who knows how mauch more. Time for UK to wake up. @theguardian.com @news.sky.com
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Hey @stevenomadic.bsky.social , were you at the Eagles game? What a last few minutes resulting in an unexpected TD to win!
September 22, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Hey @stevenomadic.bsky.social , were you at the Eagles game? What a last few minutes resulting in an unexpected TD to win!
@bloomberg.com #TheOpeningTrade item RICS produces a UK housing sentiment survey not house prices. Saying house prices have fallen is incorrect.
September 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
@bloomberg.com #TheOpeningTrade item RICS produces a UK housing sentiment survey not house prices. Saying house prices have fallen is incorrect.
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This is what Netanyahu does -- whenever negotiations for peace look like the could be successful, he assassinates the negotiators.
I think we're on about the third iteration of this pattern.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I think we're on about the third iteration of this pattern.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bowen: Diplomacy in ruins after Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar
The Doha attack signals that Benjamin Netanyahu will press forward hard on all fronts, writes Jeremy Bowen.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 6:15 AM
This is what Netanyahu does -- whenever negotiations for peace look like the could be successful, he assassinates the negotiators.
I think we're on about the third iteration of this pattern.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I think we're on about the third iteration of this pattern.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@theguardian.com Why are we not hearing more about this news? No morals. Best to hope the ICC finds Netanyahu guilty of genocide then the Labour Govt can stop this BS. It does explain some of their hardcore anti-protest rulings.
Govt changes tack bit.ly/46dDPxC “As per the Genocide Convention, the crime of genocide occurs only where there is specific 'intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group'. The government has not concluded that Israel is acting with that intent.”
Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza, government concludes
A letter from David Lammy, sent when he was foreign secretary, says the war does not meet the criteria, though he calls Israeli bombing ‘utterly appalling’
bit.ly
September 9, 2025 at 7:03 AM
@theguardian.com Why are we not hearing more about this news? No morals. Best to hope the ICC finds Netanyahu guilty of genocide then the Labour Govt can stop this BS. It does explain some of their hardcore anti-protest rulings.
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Bravo Banksy. 👏
“A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London.”
“A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London.”
September 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Bravo Banksy. 👏
“A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London.”
“A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London.”
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Aaaand they’ve just covered it up.
Which is just another layer of irony…
…given that this is state action against protest about state action against protest.
Which is just another layer of irony…
…given that this is state action against protest about state action against protest.
September 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Aaaand they’ve just covered it up.
Which is just another layer of irony…
…given that this is state action against protest about state action against protest.
Which is just another layer of irony…
…given that this is state action against protest about state action against protest.
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"To the people of the UK who think this Putin-loving free-speech imposter and Trump sycophant will protect freedom in your country, come on over to America and see what Trump & MAGA are doing to destroy OUR freedom"
Farage has his arse handed to him on a plate.
Farage has his arse handed to him on a plate.
September 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"To the people of the UK who think this Putin-loving free-speech imposter and Trump sycophant will protect freedom in your country, come on over to America and see what Trump & MAGA are doing to destroy OUR freedom"
Farage has his arse handed to him on a plate.
Farage has his arse handed to him on a plate.
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Can’t get enough of this. @raskin.house.gov rubbing Nigel Farage’s nose in his self-confessed love of Putin as he’s forced to sit & watch is delicious beyond words
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
September 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Can’t get enough of this. @raskin.house.gov rubbing Nigel Farage’s nose in his self-confessed love of Putin as he’s forced to sit & watch is delicious beyond words
Summary :
Winners - Guehi as he is guaranteed to play, captain, world cup, free agent next season; team/Glasner - a season to build on; fans
Losers - club shows poor business, poor window time management; Glasner/Parish relationship; Glasner future next season
#cpfc
Winners - Guehi as he is guaranteed to play, captain, world cup, free agent next season; team/Glasner - a season to build on; fans
Losers - club shows poor business, poor window time management; Glasner/Parish relationship; Glasner future next season
#cpfc
September 2, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Summary :
Winners - Guehi as he is guaranteed to play, captain, world cup, free agent next season; team/Glasner - a season to build on; fans
Losers - club shows poor business, poor window time management; Glasner/Parish relationship; Glasner future next season
#cpfc
Winners - Guehi as he is guaranteed to play, captain, world cup, free agent next season; team/Glasner - a season to build on; fans
Losers - club shows poor business, poor window time management; Glasner/Parish relationship; Glasner future next season
#cpfc
Got to love the Sky heading on their Transfer Desk - 'Palace scouting targets as Guehi enters final year of deal' 🤣
Feels like someone has just realised the situation and they are starting to look now. Deadline - 4. #cpfc
Feels like someone has just realised the situation and they are starting to look now. Deadline - 4. #cpfc
August 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Got to love the Sky heading on their Transfer Desk - 'Palace scouting targets as Guehi enters final year of deal' 🤣
Feels like someone has just realised the situation and they are starting to look now. Deadline - 4. #cpfc
Feels like someone has just realised the situation and they are starting to look now. Deadline - 4. #cpfc