Gav
@gavinius69.bsky.social
Yorkshire lad, living and teaching down South (Reading)
⚽️DRFC🔴⚪️🔴(ST holder), 🏈Commanders, ⚾️Mariners🔱, 🏏Yorkshire, 🚴♂️Cycling, 🏃♂️Running, 🎸Music, 📚 Reading, 🌿Nature, 🌍Environment 🇪🇺
⚽️DRFC🔴⚪️🔴(ST holder), 🏈Commanders, ⚾️Mariners🔱, 🏏Yorkshire, 🚴♂️Cycling, 🏃♂️Running, 🎸Music, 📚 Reading, 🌿Nature, 🌍Environment 🇪🇺
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The utterly shameless & widely covered "report" out today, claiming net zero will "cost" £9tn is based on:
* Assuming free fossil-fuel energy, free petrol cars, free gas boilers, free gas power plants etc
AND
* Including climate damages in the "cost" of net zero
I kid you not, it is that stupid
* Assuming free fossil-fuel energy, free petrol cars, free gas boilers, free gas power plants etc
AND
* Including climate damages in the "cost" of net zero
I kid you not, it is that stupid
🧵A political/media guide to the "truth" about net-zero
1) Add up costs to install & run a net-zero energy system
2) Pretend fossil-fuelled alternatives wld be free
3) Do say "eco zealots are bankrupting us"
4) Don't say "free cars if we scrap net-zero" cos it sounds ridiculous
5) That's it!
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1) Add up costs to install & run a net-zero energy system
2) Pretend fossil-fuelled alternatives wld be free
3) Do say "eco zealots are bankrupting us"
4) Don't say "free cars if we scrap net-zero" cos it sounds ridiculous
5) That's it!
1/10
January 13, 2026 at 7:37 AM
The utterly shameless & widely covered "report" out today, claiming net zero will "cost" £9tn is based on:
* Assuming free fossil-fuel energy, free petrol cars, free gas boilers, free gas power plants etc
AND
* Including climate damages in the "cost" of net zero
I kid you not, it is that stupid
* Assuming free fossil-fuel energy, free petrol cars, free gas boilers, free gas power plants etc
AND
* Including climate damages in the "cost" of net zero
I kid you not, it is that stupid
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If Reform are pushing propaganda through your letterbox, don’t engage with it. Don’t argue with it. Don’t platform it.
Return it to sender.
Write REFUSED on the envelope and put it straight back in the postbox. Unopened.
They pay for that. Every time.
Bulk mail returns are
Return it to sender.
Write REFUSED on the envelope and put it straight back in the postbox. Unopened.
They pay for that. Every time.
Bulk mail returns are
January 13, 2026 at 8:04 AM
If Reform are pushing propaganda through your letterbox, don’t engage with it. Don’t argue with it. Don’t platform it.
Return it to sender.
Write REFUSED on the envelope and put it straight back in the postbox. Unopened.
They pay for that. Every time.
Bulk mail returns are
Return it to sender.
Write REFUSED on the envelope and put it straight back in the postbox. Unopened.
They pay for that. Every time.
Bulk mail returns are
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Amazingly, Zahawi only got round to deleting the below after the press conference announcing his defection to Reform.
January 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Amazingly, Zahawi only got round to deleting the below after the press conference announcing his defection to Reform.
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Nadim Zahawi arrived in the UK from Iraq as a child refugee. His family claimed asylum once they were here. Today he has joined Reform who will stop all in country asylum applications. Under his new party, his own family fleeing persecution would be immediately deported.
January 12, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Nadim Zahawi arrived in the UK from Iraq as a child refugee. His family claimed asylum once they were here. Today he has joined Reform who will stop all in country asylum applications. Under his new party, his own family fleeing persecution would be immediately deported.
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A billionaire didn’t build your road, teach your kid, grow your food, or stock your shelves. But somehow they ended up with all the money.
Stop worshipping these non- contributing assholes.
Stop worshipping these non- contributing assholes.
January 11, 2026 at 5:40 PM
A billionaire didn’t build your road, teach your kid, grow your food, or stock your shelves. But somehow they ended up with all the money.
Stop worshipping these non- contributing assholes.
Stop worshipping these non- contributing assholes.
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Actually watching TV without doomscrolling at the same time is so fucking relaxing. Also TV is a high art form when compared to the AI gloop and fear mongering racism that is served up on social media.
January 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Actually watching TV without doomscrolling at the same time is so fucking relaxing. Also TV is a high art form when compared to the AI gloop and fear mongering racism that is served up on social media.
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Nobody knows what issues somebody is struggling with. Nobody knows what is going on in someone else’s mind. Always be kind.
#BeKind #MentalHealth #Health
#BeKind #MentalHealth #Health
January 11, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Nobody knows what issues somebody is struggling with. Nobody knows what is going on in someone else’s mind. Always be kind.
#BeKind #MentalHealth #Health
#BeKind #MentalHealth #Health
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Been a great FA Cup weekend.
Maybe instead of ditching the FA Cup we should ditch the leagues.
Just everyone playing everyone in a series of mad "tournaments.
I mean, on their day, we can see all of these "elites" can be beat.
The Leagues Are An Illusion.
#NoMoreLeagues
Maybe instead of ditching the FA Cup we should ditch the leagues.
Just everyone playing everyone in a series of mad "tournaments.
I mean, on their day, we can see all of these "elites" can be beat.
The Leagues Are An Illusion.
#NoMoreLeagues
January 11, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Been a great FA Cup weekend.
Maybe instead of ditching the FA Cup we should ditch the leagues.
Just everyone playing everyone in a series of mad "tournaments.
I mean, on their day, we can see all of these "elites" can be beat.
The Leagues Are An Illusion.
#NoMoreLeagues
Maybe instead of ditching the FA Cup we should ditch the leagues.
Just everyone playing everyone in a series of mad "tournaments.
I mean, on their day, we can see all of these "elites" can be beat.
The Leagues Are An Illusion.
#NoMoreLeagues
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Strange isn't it... the people who actually live in London overwhelmingly think it's safe.... almost like everyone else is falling for a lie
I wonder what Londoners know that the rest of the country don’t?
January 11, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Strange isn't it... the people who actually live in London overwhelmingly think it's safe.... almost like everyone else is falling for a lie
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Sometimes all you can do is make the world 0.0000000000001% less awful by being a good person and it feels very meaningless but it’s also the only thing that really matters
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Sometimes all you can do is make the world 0.0000000000001% less awful by being a good person and it feels very meaningless but it’s also the only thing that really matters
It costs a lot to prop up a dictator
I’m as hawkish as it comes, but a 1.5 trillion dollar military is bat crap cray cray.
Mush brains
Mush brains
January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
It costs a lot to prop up a dictator
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Saw this on X.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
January 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Saw this on X.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
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People who consider themselves decent, progressive, or left leaning should not only be embarrassed to remain on X in any active capacity - they should be deeply ashamed. The line was crossed long ago.
January 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM
People who consider themselves decent, progressive, or left leaning should not only be embarrassed to remain on X in any active capacity - they should be deeply ashamed. The line was crossed long ago.
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Happy New Year! Here's your regular reminder that public ownership is popular in the UK. ✅
In 2026, join the fight to take back control of our public services and run them for people not profit. 🫡
Sign up to our newsletter. 👇
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In 2026, join the fight to take back control of our public services and run them for people not profit. 🫡
Sign up to our newsletter. 👇
vist.ly/4keyb
January 3, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Happy New Year! Here's your regular reminder that public ownership is popular in the UK. ✅
In 2026, join the fight to take back control of our public services and run them for people not profit. 🫡
Sign up to our newsletter. 👇
vist.ly/4keyb
In 2026, join the fight to take back control of our public services and run them for people not profit. 🫡
Sign up to our newsletter. 👇
vist.ly/4keyb
UK bee & other pollinator populations are dropping rapidly, partly due to how many pesticides we use. France has banned pesticides from towns and cities & other European nations are trying to do the same. Join me & tell the Govt to follow in their footsteps and protect pollinators: act.gp/3ZExhpi
ACTION: Sign the petition and tell the UK government to protect our pollinators.
The UK’s pollinator numbers are dropping heavily - we need the UK government to step in and protect them.
act.gp
January 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
UK bee & other pollinator populations are dropping rapidly, partly due to how many pesticides we use. France has banned pesticides from towns and cities & other European nations are trying to do the same. Join me & tell the Govt to follow in their footsteps and protect pollinators: act.gp/3ZExhpi
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The EU and UK should shut down X just as they shut down RT - and in fact I think it is likely that they will eventually. The question is, how much damage will be done by then?
January 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The EU and UK should shut down X just as they shut down RT - and in fact I think it is likely that they will eventually. The question is, how much damage will be done by then?
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Starmer once again says there will be no return to free movement of people
Please repost if you demand the restoration of the Freedom of Movement that was robbed from us by foreign interference and the worst abuses of democracy in modern British history.
Please repost if you demand the restoration of the Freedom of Movement that was robbed from us by foreign interference and the worst abuses of democracy in modern British history.
January 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Starmer once again says there will be no return to free movement of people
Please repost if you demand the restoration of the Freedom of Movement that was robbed from us by foreign interference and the worst abuses of democracy in modern British history.
Please repost if you demand the restoration of the Freedom of Movement that was robbed from us by foreign interference and the worst abuses of democracy in modern British history.
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POSTPONED | We can confirm, despite extensive efforts, that today's scheduled fixture against Luton Town has been called off due to a partially frozen pitch at the Eco-Power Stadium
A rearranged date will be confirmed in due course
#DRFC
A rearranged date will be confirmed in due course
#DRFC
January 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
POSTPONED | We can confirm, despite extensive efforts, that today's scheduled fixture against Luton Town has been called off due to a partially frozen pitch at the Eco-Power Stadium
A rearranged date will be confirmed in due course
#DRFC
A rearranged date will be confirmed in due course
#DRFC
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Polanski nails Farage.
January 3, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Polanski nails Farage.
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Their Social Media presence is as fake as the polls about their support.
January 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Their Social Media presence is as fake as the polls about their support.
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The story of Europe’s economic decline while US is 'soaring' is everywhere.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
The story of Europe’s economic decline while US is 'soaring' is everywhere.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Reform’s previous leader in Wales has just been jailed for 10 years after admitting to being a Russian asset.
December 31, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Reform’s previous leader in Wales has just been jailed for 10 years after admitting to being a Russian asset.
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America, how long? How long are we going to tolerate an insane leader, a compromised Congress and a corrupt Supreme Court? How long?
December 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
America, how long? How long are we going to tolerate an insane leader, a compromised Congress and a corrupt Supreme Court? How long?
Absolutely. 'Too racist to think' @ottoenglish.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Absolutely. 'Too racist to think' @ottoenglish.bsky.social