Julia
@toddlenrant.bsky.social
Dogs, art, books, medievalist and politics - British/European, once beneficiary of FoM. Tamar Valley dweller. No DMs please without asking me first. Block those who can't tell opinion from fact.
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And Michael Gove and Daniel Hannan said we would not leave the Single Market and Customs Union. Lies.
David Davis said there wouldn't be a single downside to Brexit.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-2024.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-2024.
The Davis Downside Dossier
David Davis famously said there would be no downsides to Brexit only considerable upsides - so we started recording them.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
And Michael Gove and Daniel Hannan said we would not leave the Single Market and Customs Union. Lies.
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Why are Tories not being hauled over the coals about this.
They said 350m could be saved and given to NHS.
They didn't say how much the country would lose from lost trade, lost investment, lost EU grants, EU funding, lost knowledge (eg on sharing crime data)
Yet Labour getting trolled at budget.
They said 350m could be saved and given to NHS.
They didn't say how much the country would lose from lost trade, lost investment, lost EU grants, EU funding, lost knowledge (eg on sharing crime data)
Yet Labour getting trolled at budget.
David Davis said there wouldn't be a single downside to Brexit.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-2024.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-2024.
The Davis Downside Dossier
David Davis famously said there would be no downsides to Brexit only considerable upsides - so we started recording them.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Why are Tories not being hauled over the coals about this.
They said 350m could be saved and given to NHS.
They didn't say how much the country would lose from lost trade, lost investment, lost EU grants, EU funding, lost knowledge (eg on sharing crime data)
Yet Labour getting trolled at budget.
They said 350m could be saved and given to NHS.
They didn't say how much the country would lose from lost trade, lost investment, lost EU grants, EU funding, lost knowledge (eg on sharing crime data)
Yet Labour getting trolled at budget.
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As Jonathan Gullis joins Reform UK, it's only fair to remind people of this.
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
December 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
As Jonathan Gullis joins Reform UK, it's only fair to remind people of this.
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
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Zelenskyy is only being positive to the "peace" plan because he knows the Russians will say no, and he needs Trump's good will to get intel and guns. Russians like the peace process because they use it to stall western support for Ukraine so that Ukraine will be easier to destroy later.
December 2, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Zelenskyy is only being positive to the "peace" plan because he knows the Russians will say no, and he needs Trump's good will to get intel and guns. Russians like the peace process because they use it to stall western support for Ukraine so that Ukraine will be easier to destroy later.
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People living along polluted Thames file legal complaint to force water firm to act
People living along polluted Thames file legal complaint to force water firm to act
Residents claim raw sewage and poorly treated effluent as result of Thames Water’s failings are threat to health
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:56 AM
People living along polluted Thames file legal complaint to force water firm to act
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After World War II, 3 German U-boat crewmen were sentenced to death for machine-gunning Allied sailors who were clinging to life rafts after their boat was sunk.
It's long been known in the military that this is a war crime. Pete Hegseth must be fired and prosecuted.
It's long been known in the military that this is a war crime. Pete Hegseth must be fired and prosecuted.
December 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
After World War II, 3 German U-boat crewmen were sentenced to death for machine-gunning Allied sailors who were clinging to life rafts after their boat was sunk.
It's long been known in the military that this is a war crime. Pete Hegseth must be fired and prosecuted.
It's long been known in the military that this is a war crime. Pete Hegseth must be fired and prosecuted.
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This is an excellent, level-headed, informative piece. I'd kill for a government which could discuss the issue with the same sense of objectivity and calm.
Here's this week's column. Please - please - can we stop talking about migration in a way that's completely detached from the facts? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Net migration is plummeting. Why can’t Labour say so? | Heather Stewart
An honest debate is needed on this polarising topic as sectors such as social care struggle with recruitment
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This is an excellent, level-headed, informative piece. I'd kill for a government which could discuss the issue with the same sense of objectivity and calm.
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Shame is the underrated, old skool emotion of the 21st century. When we don't feel it anymore, social restraint and social order fall apart.
November 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Shame is the underrated, old skool emotion of the 21st century. When we don't feel it anymore, social restraint and social order fall apart.
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I don’t recall as much fuss when the Tories were caught actually lying about their final Budget and keeping the truth from the OBR. What became of this investigation? www.theguardian.com/business/202....
Treasury may have broken law by failing to reveal £9.5bn spend in Tory budget, MPs told
Head of OBR says spending commitment would have ‘materially changed’ its forecast on Jeremy Hunt’s pre-election budget
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I don’t recall as much fuss when the Tories were caught actually lying about their final Budget and keeping the truth from the OBR. What became of this investigation? www.theguardian.com/business/202....
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Watched BBC 6 o clock news. Just a completely unserious broadcast. Chris Mason, acting like a children's entertainer, giving a prolonged impenetrable editorial. Not a whiff of informative content about the Budget or what it means for the country. Just playschool blah blah bollocks.
December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Watched BBC 6 o clock news. Just a completely unserious broadcast. Chris Mason, acting like a children's entertainer, giving a prolonged impenetrable editorial. Not a whiff of informative content about the Budget or what it means for the country. Just playschool blah blah bollocks.
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Reeves has certainly made RW media cross. It's been an entertaining few days as they trounce about.
December 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Reeves has certainly made RW media cross. It's been an entertaining few days as they trounce about.
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Well it wasn’t his ‘bone spurs’.
Trump appeared open to releasing the results of a recent MRI, although he said he was unaware which part of his body was examined in the scan. https://cnn.it/4audS0a
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Well it wasn’t his ‘bone spurs’.
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Once again, the ones who scream about patriotism the loudest are usually the ones who run off to other countries and/or avoid their fair share of tax.
December 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Once again, the ones who scream about patriotism the loudest are usually the ones who run off to other countries and/or avoid their fair share of tax.
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Also, I’m not a boomer lol
Labour have delivered two budgets which benefit the poorest, and the youngest, the most.
This seems to be what both of us want to see…
Labour have delivered two budgets which benefit the poorest, and the youngest, the most.
This seems to be what both of us want to see…
Labour’s two budgets have delivered progressive tax and benefit changes that benefit the poorest and children the most.
I’m more than comfortable with that.
I’m more than comfortable with that.
December 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Also, I’m not a boomer lol
Labour have delivered two budgets which benefit the poorest, and the youngest, the most.
This seems to be what both of us want to see…
Labour have delivered two budgets which benefit the poorest, and the youngest, the most.
This seems to be what both of us want to see…
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And this nugget by Farage -courtesy @ledbydonkeys.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
And this nugget by Farage -courtesy @ledbydonkeys.org
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Ukraine continues to frustrate Russia at Pokrovsk & have taken several prisoners in Myrnohrad & at Ivanivka.
Russia is trying to create the illusion of a successful offensive, but according to Gen. Mykola Malomuzh, the occupiers are exhausting their resources and failing to achieve their goals.
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Russia is trying to create the illusion of a successful offensive, but according to Gen. Mykola Malomuzh, the occupiers are exhausting their resources and failing to achieve their goals.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Ukraine continues to frustrate Russia at Pokrovsk & have taken several prisoners in Myrnohrad & at Ivanivka.
Russia is trying to create the illusion of a successful offensive, but according to Gen. Mykola Malomuzh, the occupiers are exhausting their resources and failing to achieve their goals.
🇺🇦✊
Russia is trying to create the illusion of a successful offensive, but according to Gen. Mykola Malomuzh, the occupiers are exhausting their resources and failing to achieve their goals.
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Reasons to be Cheerful
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
Support for Reform NOSEDIVES across several major polls
Blimey, this should set some alarm bells ringing. After a rough few weeks, Reform now find their advantage in the polls slipping.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Reasons to be Cheerful
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
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We're watching 1930s Germany unfold. The only way they win is if we stay quiet.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Gutting of key US watchdog could pave way for grave immigration abuses, experts warn
Former oversight officials alarmed by dismantling of DHS system that oversees complaints about civil rights harms
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We're watching 1930s Germany unfold. The only way they win is if we stay quiet.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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One child went into renal failure bc he was starved
This is a Memorial for all the Immigrants that were detained by ICE and then died while being held! They never received medication or medical attention until it was too late! 🤬😢
December 1, 2025 at 5:46 AM
One child went into renal failure bc he was starved
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Stunned.
What WERE the chances?
What WERE the chances?
November 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Stunned.
What WERE the chances?
What WERE the chances?
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That’s good news
🚨🚨 Welcome news: #socialmedia giants including #Meta and #TikTok will be held liable for financial fraud for the first time under new EU rules agreed by @europarl.europa.eu and @consilium.europa.eu yesterday. www.politico.eu/article/soci...
Social media giants liable for financial scams under new EU law
The new rules set a dangerous precedent, big tech companies say.
www.politico.eu
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
That’s good news
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They didn’t break the Manifesto.
What they continue to break is the gap between the wealthiest and the poorest.
And soon the gap between Landlords and Tenants.
And the gap between Worker and Boss.
That squealing sure is deafening.
What they continue to break is the gap between the wealthiest and the poorest.
And soon the gap between Landlords and Tenants.
And the gap between Worker and Boss.
That squealing sure is deafening.
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 AM
They didn’t break the Manifesto.
What they continue to break is the gap between the wealthiest and the poorest.
And soon the gap between Landlords and Tenants.
And the gap between Worker and Boss.
That squealing sure is deafening.
What they continue to break is the gap between the wealthiest and the poorest.
And soon the gap between Landlords and Tenants.
And the gap between Worker and Boss.
That squealing sure is deafening.
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Trump was bought and paid for years ago
The best investment Putin ever made he bought America for peanuts
The best investment Putin ever made he bought America for peanuts
November 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Trump was bought and paid for years ago
The best investment Putin ever made he bought America for peanuts
The best investment Putin ever made he bought America for peanuts