DudleyButt - Lord of Ballaragh
@dudleybutt.bsky.social
Milked by hand, Former Detective, Prosecutor, Politician, Children in Care Champion, running, cycling, race walking, motor cycling. Lived a Life on Mars, Bonneville and other Triumphs. ColU, Happiest at Silly Point. About to peak...
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Every year, $100s billions that should be funding schools, hospitals & social care is disappearing into tax havens to fuel crime, conflict & new private jets.
The UK facilitates 26% of this global tax abuse, and has the power to expose it.
Demand they act.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/iP_tax-haven...
The UK facilitates 26% of this global tax abuse, and has the power to expose it.
Demand they act.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/iP_tax-haven...
Expose tax haven secrets
No more secrets, no more safe havens for dirty money.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Every year, $100s billions that should be funding schools, hospitals & social care is disappearing into tax havens to fuel crime, conflict & new private jets.
The UK facilitates 26% of this global tax abuse, and has the power to expose it.
Demand they act.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/iP_tax-haven...
The UK facilitates 26% of this global tax abuse, and has the power to expose it.
Demand they act.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/iP_tax-haven...
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9 December 1960. The first episode of ITV’s Coronation Street, the world’s longest-running TV soap opera, was broadcast. The programme was created by Tony Warren, and centres around the fictional residents of Coronation Street, a cobbled, terraced northern street in Weatherfield.
December 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
9 December 1960. The first episode of ITV’s Coronation Street, the world’s longest-running TV soap opera, was broadcast. The programme was created by Tony Warren, and centres around the fictional residents of Coronation Street, a cobbled, terraced northern street in Weatherfield.
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We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
December 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
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“I’d have no problem releasing the video”
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
December 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
“I’d have no problem releasing the video”
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
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The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
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So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform campaign for Farage’s Clacton seat was a ‘juggernaut’, say candidates
Defeated Tory and Labour rivals describe force of Reform ‘machine’ as police assess claims of overspending
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you @francesryan.bsky.social
It’s such an ugly look to hit out at the marginalised and the vulnerable. We would never normally expect a Labour government to do this, as historically this has been the modus operandi of the far right.
Thank you @francesryan.bsky.social
It’s such an ugly look to hit out at the marginalised and the vulnerable. We would never normally expect a Labour government to do this, as historically this has been the modus operandi of the far right.
Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
Starmer’s ailing government is happy to pursue ideas like cutting Motability, but all ministers will do is damage lives and themselves, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you @francesryan.bsky.social
It’s such an ugly look to hit out at the marginalised and the vulnerable. We would never normally expect a Labour government to do this, as historically this has been the modus operandi of the far right.
Thank you @francesryan.bsky.social
It’s such an ugly look to hit out at the marginalised and the vulnerable. We would never normally expect a Labour government to do this, as historically this has been the modus operandi of the far right.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Richard Branson answers a question from this young girl saying he’s not jealous and thinks Trump is a racist and the most dangerous person on this earth! In comparison to Obama and Hillary he says Trump is a class way down there!
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
youtube.com/shorts/iyfc-...
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
youtube.com/shorts/iyfc-...
Richard Branson DESTROYS Trump #richardbranson #trump #democrats
YouTube video by Celebs AgainstTrump
youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Richard Branson answers a question from this young girl saying he’s not jealous and thinks Trump is a racist and the most dangerous person on this earth! In comparison to Obama and Hillary he says Trump is a class way down there!
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
youtube.com/shorts/iyfc-...
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
youtube.com/shorts/iyfc-...
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US and Russian officials participated in a coordinated attack on Europe which saw thousands of bots spread disinformation and terroristic rhetoric against the European Union.
December 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
US and Russian officials participated in a coordinated attack on Europe which saw thousands of bots spread disinformation and terroristic rhetoric against the European Union.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Trump’s foreign policy vision: Make Europe white again
www.salon.com
Trump's foreign policy vision: Make Europe white again - Salon.com
twp.ai
December 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Trump’s foreign policy vision: Make Europe white again
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Nigel Farage won't apologise for his history of racism because "if he apologised, he would be turning to his own support base and saying, ‘You’re all guilty too,'" a Reform source tells the Times.
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
December 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Nigel Farage won't apologise for his history of racism because "if he apologised, he would be turning to his own support base and saying, ‘You’re all guilty too,'" a Reform source tells the Times.
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
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"'Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Former Dulwich pupil says Farage told him: ‘That’s the way back to Africa’
Exclusive: Yinka Bankole says he felt compelled to speak out after Reform leader’s attempts to ‘dismiss’ hurt of alleged targets
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"'Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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UK based journalists need to take a long hard look at this….
If only American journalists had the same amount of integrity, or ANY integrity.
December 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
UK based journalists need to take a long hard look at this….
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Please read this from Ian Dunt....
Thank God for Bluesky: A little love letter to the people who would not compromise with Nazis iandunt.substack.com/p/thank-god-...
Thank God for Bluesky
Yes, it's eager. Yes, it's censorious. But it has the very considerable advantage of not being fascist.
iandunt.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Please read this from Ian Dunt....
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December 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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When Elon Musk calls for abolishing the EU and Dmitry Medvedev applauds, it’s a clear reminder of what’s at stake.
Authoritarians and self-styled disruptors always agree on one thing: a weaker Europe.
But let’s be honest — the EU exists precisely to prevent the kind of power games 1/2
Authoritarians and self-styled disruptors always agree on one thing: a weaker Europe.
But let’s be honest — the EU exists precisely to prevent the kind of power games 1/2
December 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
When Elon Musk calls for abolishing the EU and Dmitry Medvedev applauds, it’s a clear reminder of what’s at stake.
Authoritarians and self-styled disruptors always agree on one thing: a weaker Europe.
But let’s be honest — the EU exists precisely to prevent the kind of power games 1/2
Authoritarians and self-styled disruptors always agree on one thing: a weaker Europe.
But let’s be honest — the EU exists precisely to prevent the kind of power games 1/2
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My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
Anyone who imagines that Trump is going to allow the incriminating evidence against himself in the Epstein files to be released is deluded.
December 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Anyone who imagines that Trump is going to allow the incriminating evidence against himself in the Epstein files to be released is deluded.
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Dubai immigrant, Isabel Oakeshott, whines that Farage got nothing from his deal with the Tories last time, so why should he do that again.
Christ. The whining victimhood of these spoiled brats. Squabbling over power, while the rest of us live with the mess they’ve made of our country and our lives.
Christ. The whining victimhood of these spoiled brats. Squabbling over power, while the rest of us live with the mess they’ve made of our country and our lives.
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Dubai immigrant, Isabel Oakeshott, whines that Farage got nothing from his deal with the Tories last time, so why should he do that again.
Christ. The whining victimhood of these spoiled brats. Squabbling over power, while the rest of us live with the mess they’ve made of our country and our lives.
Christ. The whining victimhood of these spoiled brats. Squabbling over power, while the rest of us live with the mess they’ve made of our country and our lives.
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It’s the Trump playbook - Farage n his ruck ilk will make billions -they will get rid of the NHS - not invest in- housing , education, or getting rid of poverty. They have already impoverished the uk by selling Brexit - which has been Detrimental to trade travel farming etc
The super-rich rightwing are pouring money into Reform. Do ordinary voters really think their aim is to even out social inequality and make their lives better? Do they think they’re doing it so Farage invests in infrastructure and public services? Ffs. Democracy being beaten to death in plain sight.
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 AM
It’s the Trump playbook - Farage n his ruck ilk will make billions -they will get rid of the NHS - not invest in- housing , education, or getting rid of poverty. They have already impoverished the uk by selling Brexit - which has been Detrimental to trade travel farming etc