Gavin
@maycontainnuts.bsky.social
Father, husband to @knittinghippo.bsky.social, geek, THFC fan, Chiefs fan, technologist. Not necessarily in that order.
Former southerner, now adopted Yorkshireman. #FFXIV addict.
https://bsky.app/profile/greenparty.org.uk member
(The dog's name is Max)
Former southerner, now adopted Yorkshireman. #FFXIV addict.
https://bsky.app/profile/greenparty.org.uk member
(The dog's name is Max)
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We are proud to have added our voice to this urgent call on those in power to stop scapegoating human rights.
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Leaving the ECHR won’t stop the boats, 300 organisations warn in rallying cry
Prime minister Keir Starmer urged to make positive case for ECHR after Kemi Badenoch pledged a Tory government would leave the treaty
www.independent.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
We are proud to have added our voice to this urgent call on those in power to stop scapegoating human rights.
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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Every personal attack.
Every attempt to distract or to divide.
It energises, strengthens and empowers our movement.
Lower bills. Tax billionaires. Join us.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Every attempt to distract or to divide.
It energises, strengthens and empowers our movement.
Lower bills. Tax billionaires. Join us.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on, says the leader of the Green party, Zack Polanski
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Every personal attack.
Every attempt to distract or to divide.
It energises, strengthens and empowers our movement.
Lower bills. Tax billionaires. Join us.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Every attempt to distract or to divide.
It energises, strengthens and empowers our movement.
Lower bills. Tax billionaires. Join us.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Without BBC News we are all absolutely ******. There needs to be people there who aren’t Reform plants with a background in right wing media. If we lose it, what’s left? Utterly biased news funded by the ultra mega wealthy in their interests.
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Without BBC News we are all absolutely ******. There needs to be people there who aren’t Reform plants with a background in right wing media. If we lose it, what’s left? Utterly biased news funded by the ultra mega wealthy in their interests.
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The Romans called the town Ivybridge because the name Forth Bridge was already taken.
November 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The Romans called the town Ivybridge because the name Forth Bridge was already taken.
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Saw someone with the same teeth as me at the coincidentist.
November 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Saw someone with the same teeth as me at the coincidentist.
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This is the facility that I and many others have been protesting. We’ve been hit, thrown, gassed, and shot with pepper bullets but none of that holds a candle to what is being done to people *in* the actual facility.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This is the facility that I and many others have been protesting. We’ve been hit, thrown, gassed, and shot with pepper bullets but none of that holds a candle to what is being done to people *in* the actual facility.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
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Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland has tragically died at the age of 24, his agent tells The Insiders and @slaternfl.bsky.social.
His statement.
His statement.
November 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland has tragically died at the age of 24, his agent tells The Insiders and @slaternfl.bsky.social.
His statement.
His statement.
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House prices have gone up in the French town of Sauté since it's become gentlyfried.
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
House prices have gone up in the French town of Sauté since it's become gentlyfried.
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A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
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Uninstall Grammarly NOW. They've partnered with an AI company and actively scrape your writing to train its models.
HEAD'S UP FELLOW #CREATIVES!
If you haven't heard, #Grammarly is changing...and one change that doesn't pass the smell test is the incorporation of the ocean-boiling plagiarism machine that is #AI. 😒
I'm ditching Grammarly TONIGHT. #Writing #Writers #NoAI
www.grammarly.com/blog/company...
If you haven't heard, #Grammarly is changing...and one change that doesn't pass the smell test is the incorporation of the ocean-boiling plagiarism machine that is #AI. 😒
I'm ditching Grammarly TONIGHT. #Writing #Writers #NoAI
www.grammarly.com/blog/company...
Grammarly Rebrands Company as Superhuman, Introduces Superhuman Suite and Superhuman Go
Superhuman Platform delivers proactive, context-aware AI agents that work in the flow of work, wherever people work Grammarly today announced it is changing its company…
www.grammarly.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Uninstall Grammarly NOW. They've partnered with an AI company and actively scrape your writing to train its models.
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This is not what climate leadership looks like.
Reminder: the economy is completely dependent on the environment. There is NO economy on a dead planet
#COP30 #ClimateEmergency
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Reminder: the economy is completely dependent on the environment. There is NO economy on a dead planet
#COP30 #ClimateEmergency
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Keir Starmer, climate leader (when the Treasury lets him)
The U.K. prime minister is heading to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil to show climate still matters Britain, even in the age of Trump. But back at home, Starmer blows hot and cold on all things …
www.politico.eu
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
This is not what climate leadership looks like.
Reminder: the economy is completely dependent on the environment. There is NO economy on a dead planet
#COP30 #ClimateEmergency
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Reminder: the economy is completely dependent on the environment. There is NO economy on a dead planet
#COP30 #ClimateEmergency
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
I do enjoy #TheRepairShop on BBC but I feel like they skipped A LOT of detail on that shattered bust they restored. Went from tiny pieces to painting over cracks in like three scenes... 😂
November 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I do enjoy #TheRepairShop on BBC but I feel like they skipped A LOT of detail on that shattered bust they restored. Went from tiny pieces to painting over cracks in like three scenes... 😂
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I hope someone is writing "12 Hangry Men" about the sandwich guy jury
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I hope someone is writing "12 Hangry Men" about the sandwich guy jury
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Rachel Reeves says we have a £25 billion black hole
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Rachel Reeves says we have a £25 billion black hole
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
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YouTube confirms it removed 700+ videos from three prominent Palestinian human rights groups in early October to comply with US State Department sanctions (The Intercept)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
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November 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
YouTube confirms it removed 700+ videos from three prominent Palestinian human rights groups in early October to comply with US State Department sanctions (The Intercept)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
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Huge congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on his election as Mayor of New York City from all of us at the Green Party! 🎉💚
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Huge congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on his election as Mayor of New York City from all of us at the Green Party! 🎉💚
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HIT HER AGAIN. 😂
November 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
HIT HER AGAIN. 😂
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Much talk about how train services can be made safer in the wake of the Huntingdon attack.
Perhaps stop treating mental health services as the poor relation within the NHS?
Perhaps stop treating mental health services as the poor relation within the NHS?
November 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Much talk about how train services can be made safer in the wake of the Huntingdon attack.
Perhaps stop treating mental health services as the poor relation within the NHS?
Perhaps stop treating mental health services as the poor relation within the NHS?
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Congratulations, Andrew Cuomo!
I know how hard you worked for this.
I know how hard you worked for this.
![Red Trump-style graphic with images of Donald Trump and Andrew Cuomo.
At the top it says, "I'm going to pick [Cuomo]." - Donald Trump, 60 Minutes Interview, 11-2-25
Then beneath it
TRUMP ENDORSES CUOMO](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:j5hrotody26iqi24hcusufxu/bafkreib7wnor7hl45ryvmifde4sov74rrnexa3iecbyu7zxjx6brrslsiy@jpeg)
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Congratulations, Andrew Cuomo!
I know how hard you worked for this.
I know how hard you worked for this.
Every player out there looks scared and fucking miserable. We can't string two passes together and our younger players are regressing from the improvements we've seen them make over the last few seasons. Frank needs to get a grip on things, and fast... #COYS
0.05 - Tottenham’s xG total of 0.05 this evening was their lowest on record (since 2012-13) in a Premier League game, with this their 504th game in the competition since the start of 2012-13. Stalled.
November 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Every player out there looks scared and fucking miserable. We can't string two passes together and our younger players are regressing from the improvements we've seen them make over the last few seasons. Frank needs to get a grip on things, and fast... #COYS
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One in twenty Reform councillors elected in May 2025 has left by the Autumn
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform Is Losing Councillors Elected In May At An 'Unusual' Rate
Reform UK has lost more than 5 per cent of the councillors it had elected six months ago, an analysis by PoliticsHome has found.
www.politicshome.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
One in twenty Reform councillors elected in May 2025 has left by the Autumn
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Rayner.
Phillips.
Reeves.
This is not a coincidence.
The Tory Media try to target the women, not because the Tory Media is strong, but because the Tory Media are scared - and feel threatened by empowered women.
Phillips.
Reeves.
This is not a coincidence.
The Tory Media try to target the women, not because the Tory Media is strong, but because the Tory Media are scared - and feel threatened by empowered women.
October 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Rayner.
Phillips.
Reeves.
This is not a coincidence.
The Tory Media try to target the women, not because the Tory Media is strong, but because the Tory Media are scared - and feel threatened by empowered women.
Phillips.
Reeves.
This is not a coincidence.
The Tory Media try to target the women, not because the Tory Media is strong, but because the Tory Media are scared - and feel threatened by empowered women.
Your Mount Rushmore of game consoles (I'm old, lol).
November 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Your Mount Rushmore of game consoles (I'm old, lol).