Ian McCulloch
@pompeymac.bsky.social
Green Party activist, volunteer archivist and retired librarian in Portsmouth/Southsea. Also occasional driver of a mobile library. Linux fan. #RefugeesWelcome
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Donald Trump is withholding billions of dollars in New York infrastructure unless he gets Penn Station and Dulles Airport named after him.
This is not only brazenly corrupt. It is sick, twisted and egomaniacal. The time is long overdue for sane Republicans to stand up to Trump.
This is not only brazenly corrupt. It is sick, twisted and egomaniacal. The time is long overdue for sane Republicans to stand up to Trump.
February 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Donald Trump is withholding billions of dollars in New York infrastructure unless he gets Penn Station and Dulles Airport named after him.
This is not only brazenly corrupt. It is sick, twisted and egomaniacal. The time is long overdue for sane Republicans to stand up to Trump.
This is not only brazenly corrupt. It is sick, twisted and egomaniacal. The time is long overdue for sane Republicans to stand up to Trump.
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Turns out firing career diplomats and replacing them with Trump loyalists who learned international relations from Truth Social has consequences. Who knew. #holdfast
February 6, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Turns out firing career diplomats and replacing them with Trump loyalists who learned international relations from Truth Social has consequences. Who knew. #holdfast
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The rot runs right through this Labour government.
Starmer made Mandelson ambassador to the US despite knowing of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. He must go.
Streeting must cancel the NHS contract with Palantir which has Mandelson's hands all over it.
Starmer made Mandelson ambassador to the US despite knowing of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. He must go.
Streeting must cancel the NHS contract with Palantir which has Mandelson's hands all over it.
February 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The rot runs right through this Labour government.
Starmer made Mandelson ambassador to the US despite knowing of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. He must go.
Streeting must cancel the NHS contract with Palantir which has Mandelson's hands all over it.
Starmer made Mandelson ambassador to the US despite knowing of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. He must go.
Streeting must cancel the NHS contract with Palantir which has Mandelson's hands all over it.
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👀 Someone has finally mentioned the Palantir contracts
Alex Burghart MP has now called for a review of the circumstances around the award of Palantir's £240m defence contract, and asked why Mandelson's visit to Palantir's offices in Washington was kept off the books while the company was being represented by his firm, Global Council.
🔴‘Peter Mandelson’s Fixing of Keir Starmer’s Visit to Spytech Firm Palantir Raises Serious Questions’
Palantir was represented by a lobbying firm founded by Mandelson, Iain Overton and Max Colbert report
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/25/p...
Palantir was represented by a lobbying firm founded by Mandelson, Iain Overton and Max Colbert report
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/25/p...
February 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM
👀 Someone has finally mentioned the Palantir contracts
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A fair point well made by David Aaronovitch.
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
A fair point well made by David Aaronovitch.
Good to see the Govt publishing a new road safety strategy, but there's no Highway Code promotion even though the majority of people still aren't aware of new rules from 2022, e.g. minimum distances for passing cyclists and rules on right of way at junctions.
action.cyclinguk.org/page/184336/...
action.cyclinguk.org/page/184336/...
Most people still don't know the new Highway Code rules - let's change that
The government has just published a new Road Safety Strategy, which is great to see. But they haven't mentioned promoting the Highway Code, even though most people still aren't clear on the new rules ...
action.cyclinguk.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Good to see the Govt publishing a new road safety strategy, but there's no Highway Code promotion even though the majority of people still aren't aware of new rules from 2022, e.g. minimum distances for passing cyclists and rules on right of way at junctions.
action.cyclinguk.org/page/184336/...
action.cyclinguk.org/page/184336/...
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"It is very worrying that banks feel able to use their influence to try and dictate elected government policy."
Peter Mandelson was not an outlier - Government ministers continue to put the interests of banks above ours.
Our Head of Policy and Advocacy, Simon Youel, on Sky News today 👇
Peter Mandelson was not an outlier - Government ministers continue to put the interests of banks above ours.
Our Head of Policy and Advocacy, Simon Youel, on Sky News today 👇
February 3, 2026 at 3:42 PM
"It is very worrying that banks feel able to use their influence to try and dictate elected government policy."
Peter Mandelson was not an outlier - Government ministers continue to put the interests of banks above ours.
Our Head of Policy and Advocacy, Simon Youel, on Sky News today 👇
Peter Mandelson was not an outlier - Government ministers continue to put the interests of banks above ours.
Our Head of Policy and Advocacy, Simon Youel, on Sky News today 👇
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Police in Birmingham held a roads policing operation, supported by volunteer Special Constables.
In one evening on one road, they pulled over 166 vehicles and took action in a staggering 1 in 3 stops.
Imagine if Roads Policing was properly funded!
In one evening on one road, they pulled over 166 vehicles and took action in a staggering 1 in 3 stops.
Imagine if Roads Policing was properly funded!
February 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Police in Birmingham held a roads policing operation, supported by volunteer Special Constables.
In one evening on one road, they pulled over 166 vehicles and took action in a staggering 1 in 3 stops.
Imagine if Roads Policing was properly funded!
In one evening on one road, they pulled over 166 vehicles and took action in a staggering 1 in 3 stops.
Imagine if Roads Policing was properly funded!
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Can’t help thinking that it’s a real shame that the AV referendum didn’t go the other way.
If it had, Labour and the Greens might be fighting this by-election on policy and vision, rather than “who can beat Reform”.
If it had, Labour and the Greens might be fighting this by-election on policy and vision, rather than “who can beat Reform”.
February 1, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Can’t help thinking that it’s a real shame that the AV referendum didn’t go the other way.
If it had, Labour and the Greens might be fighting this by-election on policy and vision, rather than “who can beat Reform”.
If it had, Labour and the Greens might be fighting this by-election on policy and vision, rather than “who can beat Reform”.
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UK child poverty up 34% in a decade.
Families can't afford the cost of food, rent, childcare, heating, essentials.
72% of poor children live in working families.
Secure jobs, universal basic income/services, curbs on profiteering, free school meals would help.
Must eradicate parental poverty.
Families can't afford the cost of food, rent, childcare, heating, essentials.
72% of poor children live in working families.
Secure jobs, universal basic income/services, curbs on profiteering, free school meals would help.
Must eradicate parental poverty.
Why are four million children still going hungry in the UK in 2026?
Hunger in the UK is the scourge that ceases to abate. It's time to build a road map to meaningful and lasting change.
www.bigissue.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:02 AM
UK child poverty up 34% in a decade.
Families can't afford the cost of food, rent, childcare, heating, essentials.
72% of poor children live in working families.
Secure jobs, universal basic income/services, curbs on profiteering, free school meals would help.
Must eradicate parental poverty.
Families can't afford the cost of food, rent, childcare, heating, essentials.
72% of poor children live in working families.
Secure jobs, universal basic income/services, curbs on profiteering, free school meals would help.
Must eradicate parental poverty.
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When is a fine on a company not a fine?
When it is levied on England's water companies with nearly 1,200 criminal convictions.
Headline grabbing fines are announced but not collected for years, not even paid.
No pressure on water companies to obey laws.
Water companies indulged by govt. Why?
When it is levied on England's water companies with nearly 1,200 criminal convictions.
Headline grabbing fines are announced but not collected for years, not even paid.
No pressure on water companies to obey laws.
Water companies indulged by govt. Why?
Public ownership of water is the only way to deliver security, efficiency, investment and value for money
37 years of privatisation has been a disaster
leftfootforward.org
January 31, 2026 at 8:11 AM
When is a fine on a company not a fine?
When it is levied on England's water companies with nearly 1,200 criminal convictions.
Headline grabbing fines are announced but not collected for years, not even paid.
No pressure on water companies to obey laws.
Water companies indulged by govt. Why?
When it is levied on England's water companies with nearly 1,200 criminal convictions.
Headline grabbing fines are announced but not collected for years, not even paid.
No pressure on water companies to obey laws.
Water companies indulged by govt. Why?
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just imagine how certain outlets would have reported this, and how certain politicians would have reacted, if the bomber wasn’t white
January 31, 2026 at 9:15 AM
just imagine how certain outlets would have reported this, and how certain politicians would have reacted, if the bomber wasn’t white
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• Your friendly reminder that Lord Mandelson is still a member of the Parliamentary Labour Party and retains the Labour Whip.
• Worth reflecting on all the MPs who lost the Labour Whip are were suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party for voting against the 2 Child Cap.
• Worth reflecting on all the MPs who lost the Labour Whip are were suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party for voting against the 2 Child Cap.
January 31, 2026 at 9:40 AM
• Your friendly reminder that Lord Mandelson is still a member of the Parliamentary Labour Party and retains the Labour Whip.
• Worth reflecting on all the MPs who lost the Labour Whip are were suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party for voting against the 2 Child Cap.
• Worth reflecting on all the MPs who lost the Labour Whip are were suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party for voting against the 2 Child Cap.
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I'm not prone to exaggeration but this is probably the biggest scoop I've ever been involved in
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Jeffrey Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson’s husband, emails show
Epstein sent Reinaldo Avila da Silva payment in 2009
www.ft.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I'm not prone to exaggeration but this is probably the biggest scoop I've ever been involved in
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
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When Zoë Garbett and I wrote the Greens’ drugs policy in 2019, this is exactly what we hoped for.
Our opponents think that our policy of legal regulation is a weakness that can be exploited for political gain - but it’s backfiring.
Thread /1
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Our opponents think that our policy of legal regulation is a weakness that can be exploited for political gain - but it’s backfiring.
Thread /1
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour attacks Green party drugs policy in Gorton and Denton byelection
Online ads target Zack Polanski’s drugs stance as Labour aims to sideline Greens and consolidate anti-Reform vote
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:10 PM
When Zoë Garbett and I wrote the Greens’ drugs policy in 2019, this is exactly what we hoped for.
Our opponents think that our policy of legal regulation is a weakness that can be exploited for political gain - but it’s backfiring.
Thread /1
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Our opponents think that our policy of legal regulation is a weakness that can be exploited for political gain - but it’s backfiring.
Thread /1
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A bit late for me (they refused to check the CCTV when I had a wheel nicked at Fratton Station last year) but a welcome decision anyway.
“We’ve given it a bit of thought, and we have decided that - yes - we SHOULD have a go at doing our jobs”
Police reverse decision not to investigate theft of bikes left for more than two hours outside train stations | BikeRadar
British Transport Police backtracks on decision not to investigate the theft of bikes left for more than two hours outside a train station
www.bikeradar.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:34 PM
A bit late for me (they refused to check the CCTV when I had a wheel nicked at Fratton Station last year) but a welcome decision anyway.
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It was always obvious — this was real reason they forced the sale of TikTok.
TikTok is now TrumpTok. Mentioning “Epstein” is now forbidden after Trump allies seize control of the app.
January 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
It was always obvious — this was real reason they forced the sale of TikTok.
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Delivering homes, not just promises Bristol has smashed records for affordable housing delivery in 2025, with 286 new affordable homes completed in just six months the highest figure in memory. Proud to see Green-led leadership driving practical action on housing.
January 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Delivering homes, not just promises Bristol has smashed records for affordable housing delivery in 2025, with 286 new affordable homes completed in just six months the highest figure in memory. Proud to see Green-led leadership driving practical action on housing.
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Psst. Greens are best placed to beat Reform in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Pass it on.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bet...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bet...
Bookies make Green Party surprise FAVOURITES to win Gorton and Denton by-election
With all the talk about Labour's 'Burnham Block' and high-profile Reform candidates, bookmakers have an eye on the Green Party.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Psst. Greens are best placed to beat Reform in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Pass it on.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bet...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bet...
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Stalin notorious for making sure you could walk to the shops
January 25, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Stalin notorious for making sure you could walk to the shops
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Labour have blown it. This is it. Time to take on Reform.
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
January 25, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Labour have blown it. This is it. Time to take on Reform.
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
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People all over the world who value democracy and oppose fascism should stop buyIng US products. Starting with the UK government, which is planning to pay the sinister big-tech surveillance company Palantir hundreds of millions of pounds.
January 25, 2026 at 12:35 AM
People all over the world who value democracy and oppose fascism should stop buyIng US products. Starting with the UK government, which is planning to pay the sinister big-tech surveillance company Palantir hundreds of millions of pounds.
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Well, Starmer's given everyone an easy way to get rid of him: vote Green, or indeed anything but Labour, at Gorton and Denton.
January 25, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Well, Starmer's given everyone an easy way to get rid of him: vote Green, or indeed anything but Labour, at Gorton and Denton.