CrunchBytes
@crunchbytes.bsky.social
Let’s breturn! MTB, eMTB, motorbikes and tech!
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We flounced out of the EU on the say-so of politicians who lied to us. And what a total shitshow that’s turned out to be. The polar opposite of what they promised. Now the call to flounce out of the ECHR. By the same people. Telling the same lies. Has the country been kicked in the head by a horse?
October 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM
We flounced out of the EU on the say-so of politicians who lied to us. And what a total shitshow that’s turned out to be. The polar opposite of what they promised. Now the call to flounce out of the ECHR. By the same people. Telling the same lies. Has the country been kicked in the head by a horse?
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Being accountable to an international court means our Government has to answer to them if it tries to undermine your human rights. Be very suspicious of any UK politician who wants to remove that check on their powers.
Share this and speak up for your freedoms.
Share this and speak up for your freedoms.
October 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Being accountable to an international court means our Government has to answer to them if it tries to undermine your human rights. Be very suspicious of any UK politician who wants to remove that check on their powers.
Share this and speak up for your freedoms.
Share this and speak up for your freedoms.
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Christ… red lines are so expensive.
(Private Eye)
(Private Eye)
June 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Christ… red lines are so expensive.
(Private Eye)
(Private Eye)
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Yup. That’s the one.
May 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Yup. That’s the one.
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I am happy today to join my many intelligent and thoughtful friends who are now on Bluesky.
March 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I am happy today to join my many intelligent and thoughtful friends who are now on Bluesky.
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Blueskiers - please sign and share this UK government petition urging the UK government and institutions to cease communications on Twitter/X. I need just 5 signatures at this time to get it reviewed
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Urge the UK Government and Public Institutions to Stop Using Twitter/X
Stop using Twitter/X for official communications and encourage public institutions to do the same. Move to platforms that prioritize responsible moderation and public safety. Invest in independent or ...
petition.parliament.uk
February 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Today Trump completely stabbed Zelenskyy, Ukraine and Europe in the back. When will UK politicians finally stop sucking up to Trump & the US? When will the UK finally drop their famous 'red lines' and start the process of applying to join the EU? 🇬🇧🇪🇺
February 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Today Trump completely stabbed Zelenskyy, Ukraine and Europe in the back. When will UK politicians finally stop sucking up to Trump & the US? When will the UK finally drop their famous 'red lines' and start the process of applying to join the EU? 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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This cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social is getting banned on Twitter. Because of course it is.
February 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social is getting banned on Twitter. Because of course it is.
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America and Russia loved telling Europe what to do during the Cold War. But those days are now gone for good. Russia was the first to lose its influence when the wall came down, and now MAGAmerica is going to experience the same thing. It won't be easy, but if it's what America wants, so be it.
February 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
America and Russia loved telling Europe what to do during the Cold War. But those days are now gone for good. Russia was the first to lose its influence when the wall came down, and now MAGAmerica is going to experience the same thing. It won't be easy, but if it's what America wants, so be it.
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1. Trump and his Death Eaters cannot tolerate any rival power. Europe, when united, is a major trading and diplomatic bloc. They see Russia (much less of a threat to US hegemony) as an excellent instrument for breaking up Europe, by threat or by force.🧵
February 16, 2025 at 8:26 AM
1. Trump and his Death Eaters cannot tolerate any rival power. Europe, when united, is a major trading and diplomatic bloc. They see Russia (much less of a threat to US hegemony) as an excellent instrument for breaking up Europe, by threat or by force.🧵
Today is truly ‘Blue Monday’ 😢
January 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Today is truly ‘Blue Monday’ 😢
Today it feels like the world will end with a new, nasty regime in the US. And, apparently, we (UK) are looking to cost up to them. I despair, I really do! 😢
January 20, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Today it feels like the world will end with a new, nasty regime in the US. And, apparently, we (UK) are looking to cost up to them. I despair, I really do! 😢
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The coordinated attacks on Labour by Musk, Trump and the far-right press in favour of Farage make Labour's argument that "we have to support Brexit, otherwise the far-right will attack us" completely redundant. It's time for Labour to accept that #OperationAppeasement has failed.
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
January 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The coordinated attacks on Labour by Musk, Trump and the far-right press in favour of Farage make Labour's argument that "we have to support Brexit, otherwise the far-right will attack us" completely redundant. It's time for Labour to accept that #OperationAppeasement has failed.
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Oh ok. The Mail now shouting at us that Trump is considering various vengeful snubs to our govt, as well as helping Farage in his bid to be prime minister.
Throughout Brexit, it howled about ‘sovereignty’. Now it cheers on a fascistic American slug meddling in our democracy.
What a toxic little rag.
Throughout Brexit, it howled about ‘sovereignty’. Now it cheers on a fascistic American slug meddling in our democracy.
What a toxic little rag.
January 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Oh ok. The Mail now shouting at us that Trump is considering various vengeful snubs to our govt, as well as helping Farage in his bid to be prime minister.
Throughout Brexit, it howled about ‘sovereignty’. Now it cheers on a fascistic American slug meddling in our democracy.
What a toxic little rag.
Throughout Brexit, it howled about ‘sovereignty’. Now it cheers on a fascistic American slug meddling in our democracy.
What a toxic little rag.
Rant: we not ally drive a Kia Niro EV, which is fantastic. Until faulty cells appear in the battery. We now have a temp hire car, petrol Peugeot 2008 hatch. The infotainment system is sh*t! The steering wheel isn’t actually a wheel and is uncomfortable…
January 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Rant: we not ally drive a Kia Niro EV, which is fantastic. Until faulty cells appear in the battery. We now have a temp hire car, petrol Peugeot 2008 hatch. The infotainment system is sh*t! The steering wheel isn’t actually a wheel and is uncomfortable…
So Kier Starmer PM is looking for ideas on how to boost the economy? Maybe my MP @mattwestern.bsky.social could let him know that the answer is obvious: much closer ties with the EU, rejoin the single market/EEA, and accept FoM. Better yet, let’s fully rejoin the EU (if they’ll have us!)
December 29, 2024 at 10:37 AM
So Kier Starmer PM is looking for ideas on how to boost the economy? Maybe my MP @mattwestern.bsky.social could let him know that the answer is obvious: much closer ties with the EU, rejoin the single market/EEA, and accept FoM. Better yet, let’s fully rejoin the EU (if they’ll have us!)
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Starmer is going to have to face facts in economic terms (the only way to boost the economy is through free trade with proximate neighbours) and politics (the majority of British people know and want this) very soon, or it will be too late. Not being the Tories is not a long term strategy.
December 29, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Starmer is going to have to face facts in economic terms (the only way to boost the economy is through free trade with proximate neighbours) and politics (the majority of British people know and want this) very soon, or it will be too late. Not being the Tories is not a long term strategy.
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"A huge 68% of respondents in Britain see a benefit in reintroducing cross-Channel freedom of movement in exchange for access to the European single market."
UK and EU look to 2025 as year of reset but with little room for trade-offs
Sir Keir Starmer is invited to an EU summit in February - the first of its type since the Brexit negotiations.
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December 29, 2024 at 7:46 AM
"A huge 68% of respondents in Britain see a benefit in reintroducing cross-Channel freedom of movement in exchange for access to the European single market."
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2024: Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves ask for ideas for growth because 'make brexit work' isn't working
2018: Keir Starmer explains how the UK should be in a Customs Union and inside the EU Single Market
Perhaps 2024 Starmer could chat with 2018 Starmer, and pick up an idea or two 🤷♂️
2018: Keir Starmer explains how the UK should be in a Customs Union and inside the EU Single Market
Perhaps 2024 Starmer could chat with 2018 Starmer, and pick up an idea or two 🤷♂️
December 28, 2024 at 6:22 PM
2024: Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves ask for ideas for growth because 'make brexit work' isn't working
2018: Keir Starmer explains how the UK should be in a Customs Union and inside the EU Single Market
Perhaps 2024 Starmer could chat with 2018 Starmer, and pick up an idea or two 🤷♂️
2018: Keir Starmer explains how the UK should be in a Customs Union and inside the EU Single Market
Perhaps 2024 Starmer could chat with 2018 Starmer, and pick up an idea or two 🤷♂️