B P Smith
@smithbp501.bsky.social
D&T / Embedded Electronics Consultant
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This evening 6.40 pm, UK electricity is largely carbon free, fossil fuels on just 15%. Rip up your newspapers, they are largely propaganda free sheets for big oil, take a look at www.iamkate.com instead.
September 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This evening 6.40 pm, UK electricity is largely carbon free, fossil fuels on just 15%. Rip up your newspapers, they are largely propaganda free sheets for big oil, take a look at www.iamkate.com instead.
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Cutting "red tape" (aka public protections), as Reeves is doing, does not save money. Instead, it transfers costs from the rich to the poor. Other people pay for financial recklessness, filthy rivers, air pollution, lax building standards and consumer rip-offs.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reeves says rules and red tape are ‘boot on the neck’ of business
At the Mansion House dinner she calls for regulators to allow more risk to clear the way for economic growth
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Cutting "red tape" (aka public protections), as Reeves is doing, does not save money. Instead, it transfers costs from the rich to the poor. Other people pay for financial recklessness, filthy rivers, air pollution, lax building standards and consumer rip-offs.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Richard Madeley compared Palestine to Nazi Germany, and then said that all the children killed were collateral damage of an essential invasion.
RT if him and his hideous views need to be banned from UK TV.
(Richard Madeley in October 2023.)
RT if him and his hideous views need to be banned from UK TV.
(Richard Madeley in October 2023.)
February 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Richard Madeley compared Palestine to Nazi Germany, and then said that all the children killed were collateral damage of an essential invasion.
RT if him and his hideous views need to be banned from UK TV.
(Richard Madeley in October 2023.)
RT if him and his hideous views need to be banned from UK TV.
(Richard Madeley in October 2023.)
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European Parliament member 👇🏽
February 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
European Parliament member 👇🏽
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Sounds like a plan
January 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Sounds like a plan
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A teeny weeny 2% tax on Britain’s super rich would raise £24 billion.
Think of all the good we could with a sum like that - and it would only ever so slightly make the tax system more fair - plenty of room for improvement after that.
Think of all the good we could with a sum like that - and it would only ever so slightly make the tax system more fair - plenty of room for improvement after that.
January 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
A teeny weeny 2% tax on Britain’s super rich would raise £24 billion.
Think of all the good we could with a sum like that - and it would only ever so slightly make the tax system more fair - plenty of room for improvement after that.
Think of all the good we could with a sum like that - and it would only ever so slightly make the tax system more fair - plenty of room for improvement after that.
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In other news, Nigel Farage didn't bother to turn up to the debate on grooming gangs in the House of Commons just now
January 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
In other news, Nigel Farage didn't bother to turn up to the debate on grooming gangs in the House of Commons just now
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Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, saying he doesn’t “have what it takes.”
This is genuinely funny.
This is genuinely funny.
Elon Musk calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader
The billionaire has been rumoured to be considering a multi-million pound donation to Reform UK.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, saying he doesn’t “have what it takes.”
This is genuinely funny.
This is genuinely funny.
200mm of snow this morning.
January 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
200mm of snow this morning.
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The true cost of Brexit. Get all the stats 👉 bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
January 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The true cost of Brexit. Get all the stats 👉 bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
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Left: Nigel Farage asks why there was no full public inquiry into the grooming scandal
Right: Alan Johnson, "We've had a public inquiry into grooming, it took 7 years, it cost £200 million"
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse launched in 2015, report link:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Right: Alan Johnson, "We've had a public inquiry into grooming, it took 7 years, it cost £200 million"
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse launched in 2015, report link:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
January 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Left: Nigel Farage asks why there was no full public inquiry into the grooming scandal
Right: Alan Johnson, "We've had a public inquiry into grooming, it took 7 years, it cost £200 million"
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse launched in 2015, report link:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Right: Alan Johnson, "We've had a public inquiry into grooming, it took 7 years, it cost £200 million"
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse launched in 2015, report link:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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There are more than a million British people with Pakistani heritage in the UK.
For the Shadow Home Secretary to suggest they have an "alien" and "medieval" culture and to smear them by association with the crimes of a tiny minority, is the politics of the far-right gutter.
For the Shadow Home Secretary to suggest they have an "alien" and "medieval" culture and to smear them by association with the crimes of a tiny minority, is the politics of the far-right gutter.
January 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
There are more than a million British people with Pakistani heritage in the UK.
For the Shadow Home Secretary to suggest they have an "alien" and "medieval" culture and to smear them by association with the crimes of a tiny minority, is the politics of the far-right gutter.
For the Shadow Home Secretary to suggest they have an "alien" and "medieval" culture and to smear them by association with the crimes of a tiny minority, is the politics of the far-right gutter.
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Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
January 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
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🔥 “For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team”
'Donald Trump's Election Means Reversing Brexit Is Now More Urgent Than Ever'
For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team, argues Mike Galsworthy
bylinetimes.com
December 31, 2024 at 5:06 PM
🔥 “For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team”
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The Equality Trust, "UK Still Taxes The Poorest More Than The Richest:
Poorest 10% of households paid on average 48% of their income in tax in 2022/23
Richest 10% paid on average just 39% of their income in tax
Post-tax income
- For the richest 10% is £112,874
- For the poorest 10% is £9,651
Poorest 10% of households paid on average 48% of their income in tax in 2022/23
Richest 10% paid on average just 39% of their income in tax
Post-tax income
- For the richest 10% is £112,874
- For the poorest 10% is £9,651
December 29, 2024 at 6:32 PM
The Equality Trust, "UK Still Taxes The Poorest More Than The Richest:
Poorest 10% of households paid on average 48% of their income in tax in 2022/23
Richest 10% paid on average just 39% of their income in tax
Post-tax income
- For the richest 10% is £112,874
- For the poorest 10% is £9,651
Poorest 10% of households paid on average 48% of their income in tax in 2022/23
Richest 10% paid on average just 39% of their income in tax
Post-tax income
- For the richest 10% is £112,874
- For the poorest 10% is £9,651
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It’s not just Musk - we need to stop British billionaires bankrolling our politics
Keir Starmer needs to introduce new laws to cap individual donations and bar corporate political funding before it’s too late
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-not-ju...
Keir Starmer needs to introduce new laws to cap individual donations and bar corporate political funding before it’s too late
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-not-ju...
It’s not just Musk - we need to stop British billionaires bankrolling our politics
Keir Starmer needs to introduce new laws to cap individual donations and bar corporate political funding before it’s too late, writes former Electoral Commission David Howarth.
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 30, 2024 at 8:31 AM
It’s not just Musk - we need to stop British billionaires bankrolling our politics
Keir Starmer needs to introduce new laws to cap individual donations and bar corporate political funding before it’s too late
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-not-ju...
Keir Starmer needs to introduce new laws to cap individual donations and bar corporate political funding before it’s too late
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-not-ju...
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Should billionaires and corporations be banned from buying political parties in the UK?
Like if yes.
RP if it's HELL YES.
Like if yes.
RP if it's HELL YES.
December 22, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Should billionaires and corporations be banned from buying political parties in the UK?
Like if yes.
RP if it's HELL YES.
Like if yes.
RP if it's HELL YES.
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King Charles who loves killing foxes, birds, and badgers has been made Patron of the RSPCA.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
December 21, 2024 at 1:05 PM
King Charles who loves killing foxes, birds, and badgers has been made Patron of the RSPCA.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
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Left: Ashley Cohen explains how the Conservatives cut funding to pharmacies by 40% over the last ten years and that is causing issues with procuring drugs, shortages and delays
Right: The British Medical Journal also point out that drug shortages are exasperated by Brexit
Right: The British Medical Journal also point out that drug shortages are exasperated by Brexit
December 22, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Left: Ashley Cohen explains how the Conservatives cut funding to pharmacies by 40% over the last ten years and that is causing issues with procuring drugs, shortages and delays
Right: The British Medical Journal also point out that drug shortages are exasperated by Brexit
Right: The British Medical Journal also point out that drug shortages are exasperated by Brexit
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In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
December 16, 2024 at 12:48 PM
In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
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If you are anti-Brexit and pro EU and want to find some extra followers.
RT and reply to this post and add each other.
No fun speaking to yourself.
RT and reply to this post and add each other.
No fun speaking to yourself.
December 7, 2024 at 2:25 PM
If you are anti-Brexit and pro EU and want to find some extra followers.
RT and reply to this post and add each other.
No fun speaking to yourself.
RT and reply to this post and add each other.
No fun speaking to yourself.
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🚨 MAJOR NEW POLL: Keir Starmer has a mandate to be bolder on Europe. Our new poll with @yougov.co.uk proves it.
*Twice as many* voters think the Prime Minister should prioritise trade with the EU over trade with the USA. 🧵 1/
*Twice as many* voters think the Prime Minister should prioritise trade with the EU over trade with the USA. 🧵 1/
New poll: Europe is public’s priority in face of Trump tariffs
As the UK faces new trade tariffs from President-elect Trump and prepares for the review of the Brexit deal, an important new poll shows twice as many voters think the UK should prioritise increasing…
buff.ly
December 6, 2024 at 7:22 AM
🚨 MAJOR NEW POLL: Keir Starmer has a mandate to be bolder on Europe. Our new poll with @yougov.co.uk proves it.
*Twice as many* voters think the Prime Minister should prioritise trade with the EU over trade with the USA. 🧵 1/
*Twice as many* voters think the Prime Minister should prioritise trade with the EU over trade with the USA. 🧵 1/
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says the public want to leave the ECHR
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - let’s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says the public want to leave the ECHR
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
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This needs to be taken seriously and taken seriously now - not in 3 years' time.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
December 1, 2024 at 8:27 AM
This needs to be taken seriously and taken seriously now - not in 3 years' time.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Dear @keirstarmer2.bsky.social,
Please move the laws around political & campaign financing to the top of your list
Or…
Expect 1 term that ends in handing power of this country to a foreign billionaire proxy PM and his little puppet
Yours,
The people of this country paying attention.
Please move the laws around political & campaign financing to the top of your list
Or…
Expect 1 term that ends in handing power of this country to a foreign billionaire proxy PM and his little puppet
Yours,
The people of this country paying attention.
December 1, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Dear @keirstarmer2.bsky.social,
Please move the laws around political & campaign financing to the top of your list
Or…
Expect 1 term that ends in handing power of this country to a foreign billionaire proxy PM and his little puppet
Yours,
The people of this country paying attention.
Please move the laws around political & campaign financing to the top of your list
Or…
Expect 1 term that ends in handing power of this country to a foreign billionaire proxy PM and his little puppet
Yours,
The people of this country paying attention.