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This is 'Last Chance Saloon' peeps - history, and recent events, plus a bit of informed extrapolation all suggest that "time" is about to be called at the Bar, so please let us not accept any more kick-the-can-down-the-road bullshit - too much at stake 😳
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· Oct 14
This Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) stump was 'inoculated' with Enoki (Flammulina velutipes / Velvet Shank) plugs 5 years ago. Waited 2 years - not unreasonable I thought - but nothing. 3 years - nothing - then kinda gave up on it 🙄 But 2 days ago - this 👍🙏 #fungi
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Far right extremist Tommy Robinson endorses Matt Goodwin.
A vote for Reform is a vote for division, hate, and all that goes with it.
A vote for Reform is a vote for division, hate, and all that goes with it.
January 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Far right extremist Tommy Robinson endorses Matt Goodwin.
A vote for Reform is a vote for division, hate, and all that goes with it.
A vote for Reform is a vote for division, hate, and all that goes with it.
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Oh, and
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
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4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
January 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Oh, and
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
Enough is enough. The House of Lords is a rolling scandal - sign @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3342/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3342/pe...
It’s outrageous that the majority of our lawmakers are unelected. Sign now to demand power be placed rightfully in the hands of the people
It takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Enough is enough. The House of Lords is a rolling scandal - sign @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds.
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action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3342/pe...
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Reform by-election candidate endorsed by far-right activist Tommy Robinson
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Reform by-election candidate endorsed by far-right activist Tommy Robinson
www.independent.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Reform by-election candidate endorsed by far-right activist Tommy Robinson
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Politics simply isn't working !! It's time to 'call time' on the broken culture in Westminster, and have a fresh start with a voting system that represents the voters. Please add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system
It only takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Politics simply isn't working !! It's time to 'call time' on the broken culture in Westminster, and have a fresh start with a voting system that represents the voters. Please add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
Let's end new coal mining in England 💥 You can make a very easy & quick response to the Government consultation now by sending a letter using Coal Action Network's @coalactionuk.bsky.social tool - you'll make your voice heard in a jiffy 🙏 👍 👇👇 actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Help us to end new coal mining in England. Take action now
The Government has finally listened to us and is recommending that English planners should not be able to approve new coal mines. It is now incredibly important that we back that proposal by showing o...
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January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Let's end new coal mining in England 💥 You can make a very easy & quick response to the Government consultation now by sending a letter using Coal Action Network's @coalactionuk.bsky.social tool - you'll make your voice heard in a jiffy 🙏 👍 👇👇 actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Should an MP be able to be elected on one 'platform' & then just .. swap ? 🤷♀️ Maybe it's time to change the law so that a by-election is automatically triggered when MPs 'cross the floor' - would make them think twice about taking their constituents for granted !!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
MPs shouldn't be able to switch parties without asking us first!
I just signed a petition calling for mandatory by-elections when an MP changes their political party. We vote for a specific manifesto and set of values—if that changes, we should get to vote again. I...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Should an MP be able to be elected on one 'platform' & then just .. swap ? 🤷♀️ Maybe it's time to change the law so that a by-election is automatically triggered when MPs 'cross the floor' - would make them think twice about taking their constituents for granted !!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
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Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos hosted and paid for by family trust of billionaire
Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos hosted and paid for by family trust of billionaire
Trust says Reform UK leader was invited to WEF event by London-based venture capitalist as an honorary adviser
Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos this week was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire, the Guardian has learned.
The leader of Reform UK has been touring Davos this week, giving speeches in which he pledged to tax banks and “fight the globalists”. Continue reading...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos hosted and paid for by family trust of billionaire
Stop the water stitch-up 😲 !! @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition - sign here 👇 👇 : actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
Stop the water stitch-up!
Stop the stitch-up! The Government wants to push through water legislation, locking in a failed privatised system for decades without giving the public a say.
I’ve signed the petition to stop this wa...
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January 23, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Stop the water stitch-up 😲 !! @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition - sign here 👇 👇 : actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
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Trump poodle Nigel Farage says
World would be a ‘better place’ if US took over Greenland.
Appeasement of Trump means all powerful nations are free to expand their borders. Years of conflict & unrest would follow.
UK needs political leaders, not poodles.
World would be a ‘better place’ if US took over Greenland.
Appeasement of Trump means all powerful nations are free to expand their borders. Years of conflict & unrest would follow.
UK needs political leaders, not poodles.
World would be a ‘better place’ if US took over Greenland, says Nigel Farage
Reform leader says he agrees ‘strategically’ with Trump but adds that views of Greenlanders must be respected
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Trump poodle Nigel Farage says
World would be a ‘better place’ if US took over Greenland.
Appeasement of Trump means all powerful nations are free to expand their borders. Years of conflict & unrest would follow.
UK needs political leaders, not poodles.
World would be a ‘better place’ if US took over Greenland.
Appeasement of Trump means all powerful nations are free to expand their borders. Years of conflict & unrest would follow.
UK needs political leaders, not poodles.
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He’s not as bad as his critics claimed. He’s immeasurably, unforgivably worse.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:32 PM
He’s not as bad as his critics claimed. He’s immeasurably, unforgivably worse.
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Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system
It only takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
Open letter joining the urgent call for peace, justice and a healthy future. We need to turn the volume up on a better 'moral compass' by which leaders everywhere must be judged by. You 🤔 ? 👇👇 act.gp/4bGVSAm
Reclaim the moral compass: a call for courageous leaders - Greenpeace International
It will take all of us to break through the fear and noise and show our leaders a better path.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Open letter joining the urgent call for peace, justice and a healthy future. We need to turn the volume up on a better 'moral compass' by which leaders everywhere must be judged by. You 🤔 ? 👇👇 act.gp/4bGVSAm
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At this stage, the Mail using an affectionate nickname in a headline on this story feels a bit like their infamous ‘Hurrah for the Blackshirts!’ front page.
Plus ça change…
Plus ça change…
January 20, 2026 at 9:21 AM
At this stage, the Mail using an affectionate nickname in a headline on this story feels a bit like their infamous ‘Hurrah for the Blackshirts!’ front page.
Plus ça change…
Plus ça change…
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system
It only takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
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Farage isn't even Trump’s poodle.
He's his novelty toilet brush.
He's his novelty toilet brush.
January 18, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Farage isn't even Trump’s poodle.
He's his novelty toilet brush.
He's his novelty toilet brush.
This May’s elections are expected to bring chaos because our voting system is broken 😳 I’ve written to my MP to push for fairer elections before it’s too late 👍 It takes 2 minutes to do the same here : 🙏👇👇
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@compassoffice.bsky.social
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Tell your MP: our democracy shouldn’t be a gamble!
Our democracy shouldn’t be a gamble.
First Past the Post fails 70% of voters. We urgently need to scrap it. I’ve asked my MP to attend a crucial briefing on how to do just that.
Join me 👉
actionnetwork.org
January 19, 2026 at 5:21 PM
This May’s elections are expected to bring chaos because our voting system is broken 😳 I’ve written to my MP to push for fairer elections before it’s too late 👍 It takes 2 minutes to do the same here : 🙏👇👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
@compassoffice.bsky.social
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
@compassoffice.bsky.social
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We've spent ten years being proved right about all the things the loudest, biggest voices in the UK media insisted, often obnoxiously, we were wrong about. The real kicker is that there's no consolation whatsoever in being correct. Brexit, Putin, Johnson, Truss, Trump, Twitter, Netanyahu etc etc...
January 19, 2026 at 9:12 AM
We've spent ten years being proved right about all the things the loudest, biggest voices in the UK media insisted, often obnoxiously, we were wrong about. The real kicker is that there's no consolation whatsoever in being correct. Brexit, Putin, Johnson, Truss, Trump, Twitter, Netanyahu etc etc...
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This trend should grow and the memberships of charities should encourage it. So, plz encourage it! share.google/blxnSMPUEDoz...
Major charities leave X after AI images controversy
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January 19, 2026 at 8:54 AM
This trend should grow and the memberships of charities should encourage it. So, plz encourage it! share.google/blxnSMPUEDoz...
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Palantir was a warning sign.
Keir Starmer choosing to hand our data and security to US tech companies is an outrageous failure of judgment.
All in the name of "investment." What about national security?
Keir Starmer choosing to hand our data and security to US tech companies is an outrageous failure of judgment.
All in the name of "investment." What about national security?
January 18, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Palantir was a warning sign.
Keir Starmer choosing to hand our data and security to US tech companies is an outrageous failure of judgment.
All in the name of "investment." What about national security?
Keir Starmer choosing to hand our data and security to US tech companies is an outrageous failure of judgment.
All in the name of "investment." What about national security?