Melanie de Smith
@melanieds.bsky.social
Sometimes known as Bella on social media
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I’m on air 6-9pm again tonight so if you were one of the people who text in to LBC to say I was being ‘antisemitic’ or ‘pro-H*mas’ when I read out the Palestinian health ministry’s estimates of the numbers killed by the IDF, I will accept your texted apologies during those times.
January 31, 2026 at 12:17 PM
I’m on air 6-9pm again tonight so if you were one of the people who text in to LBC to say I was being ‘antisemitic’ or ‘pro-H*mas’ when I read out the Palestinian health ministry’s estimates of the numbers killed by the IDF, I will accept your texted apologies during those times.
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REFORM COLLAPSE! - Faltering Farage Has WORST WEEK In Years
YouTube video by Aid Thompsin
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January 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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RIP Jonathan Powell - a great pianist, highly original composer and Russian music specialist. What a tragic loss. We came up together, and both from the West Midlands. I have a fond memory of a Black Country real ale pub crawl with him in c.1997.
Here’s his ‘Saturnine’ for ensemble:
Here’s his ‘Saturnine’ for ensemble:
Saturnine
open.spotify.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:17 AM
RIP Jonathan Powell - a great pianist, highly original composer and Russian music specialist. What a tragic loss. We came up together, and both from the West Midlands. I have a fond memory of a Black Country real ale pub crawl with him in c.1997.
Here’s his ‘Saturnine’ for ensemble:
Here’s his ‘Saturnine’ for ensemble:
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Chatted to my great uncle yesterday – a northern, working-class guy, not that political. I told him my job involved exposing Farage.
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
New research reveals the best attack lines to use against Reform
How to stop Farage...
writesbright.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Chatted to my great uncle yesterday – a northern, working-class guy, not that political. I told him my job involved exposing Farage.
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
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Just watched this video of Olga Korbut over in the other place, and people are asking Grok if it’s AI. I’m so glad I was around to witness this in real time, and to have lived in the pre-fake age.
Just watched this video of Olga Korbut over in the other place, and people are asking Grok if it’s AI. I’m so glad I was around to witness this in real time, and to have lived in the pre-fake age.
More than 50 years ago... Olga Korbut amazed the world with some absolutely mind blowing moves 🤩
YouTube video by Olympics
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December 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Just watched this video of Olga Korbut over in the other place, and people are asking Grok if it’s AI. I’m so glad I was around to witness this in real time, and to have lived in the pre-fake age.
Just watched this video of Olga Korbut over in the other place, and people are asking Grok if it’s AI. I’m so glad I was around to witness this in real time, and to have lived in the pre-fake age.
Half your age + 7 is still
the maximum acceptable age gap. Anything else is parent issues/money led/mental health led. Prove me wrong.
the maximum acceptable age gap. Anything else is parent issues/money led/mental health led. Prove me wrong.
December 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Half your age + 7 is still
the maximum acceptable age gap. Anything else is parent issues/money led/mental health led. Prove me wrong.
the maximum acceptable age gap. Anything else is parent issues/money led/mental health led. Prove me wrong.
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The war zone in Portland is out of control.
October 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The war zone in Portland is out of control.
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Thanks for the pic, @dailycaller.bsky.social !
Be sure to tag me and @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social with your best, most fun #NoKings content!
Be sure to tag me and @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social with your best, most fun #NoKings content!
October 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Thanks for the pic, @dailycaller.bsky.social !
Be sure to tag me and @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social with your best, most fun #NoKings content!
Be sure to tag me and @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social with your best, most fun #NoKings content!
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social The problem with hospital league tables is that it creates a self-fulfilling prophecy… those at the bottom of the table will struggle to recruit high quality clinicians and managers (without a huge cash incentive), so will only result in driving standards down further.
July 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social The problem with hospital league tables is that it creates a self-fulfilling prophecy… those at the bottom of the table will struggle to recruit high quality clinicians and managers (without a huge cash incentive), so will only result in driving standards down further.
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US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )
June 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )
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Land of the free.
US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )
June 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Land of the free.
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Sonia Sodha, "Care work is incredibly underpaid" #BBCQT
"The government is one of the biggest employers indirectly of care workers"
"Rachel Reeves isn't saying there is money to pay care workers more"
"The government is one of the biggest employers indirectly of care workers"
"Rachel Reeves isn't saying there is money to pay care workers more"
May 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Sonia Sodha, "Care work is incredibly underpaid" #BBCQT
"The government is one of the biggest employers indirectly of care workers"
"Rachel Reeves isn't saying there is money to pay care workers more"
"The government is one of the biggest employers indirectly of care workers"
"Rachel Reeves isn't saying there is money to pay care workers more"
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Is there a way of making your profile private on here?
April 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Is there a way of making your profile private on here?
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MPs and peers oppose Donald Trump address to parliament during UK visit
MPs and peers oppose Donald Trump address to parliament during UK visit
Concerns raised address would be inappropriate because of president’s comments about UK, Nato and Ukraine
A number of MPs and peers have called for Donald Trump to be blocked from addressing parliament when he visits the UK.
The US president has suggested Buckingham Palace is “setting a date for September” for him to come to Britain. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
MPs and peers oppose Donald Trump address to parliament during UK visit
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Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
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April 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
Mistakenly Thought Canada Would Pay
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*Of course* advance information on US combat operations is classified. Pretending otherwise is an insult to our troops, who all know this.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
April 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
*Of course* advance information on US combat operations is classified. Pretending otherwise is an insult to our troops, who all know this.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
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We’re honestly on a fast timeline to exactly this.
April 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We’re honestly on a fast timeline to exactly this.
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