Stephen Harte
@sjharte.bsky.social
Edinburgh based lawyer, liberal, Eurovision, 🇪🇺Rejoiner, 🏳️🌈 he/him #LGBwithTheT #TransAlly
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Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
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“I was extremely disappointed that committee voted the way that it did. To create good jobs and build communities we all want to live in, the council needs to be a partner businesses can rely upon."
- Councillor Lewis Younie www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/south-q...
- Councillor Lewis Younie www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/south-q...
South Queensferry bakery sees lease appeal voted down by councillors
A South Queensferry bakery has had its appeal of the decision to refuse it a lease on a unit in the town denied.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:26 PM
“I was extremely disappointed that committee voted the way that it did. To create good jobs and build communities we all want to live in, the council needs to be a partner businesses can rely upon."
- Councillor Lewis Younie www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/south-q...
- Councillor Lewis Younie www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/south-q...
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Vance loves to deploy fabricated racist fearmongering. First Haitians are eating the pets, now Indigenous people sacrificed children?! Sheesh.
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Vance loves to deploy fabricated racist fearmongering. First Haitians are eating the pets, now Indigenous people sacrificed children?! Sheesh.
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The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests.
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests.
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
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siepr.stanford.edu
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
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The same politicians that misled the public and championed Brexit are now calling on the UK to withdraw from the ECHR. They cannot be trusted.
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The same politicians that misled the public and championed Brexit are now calling on the UK to withdraw from the ECHR. They cannot be trusted.
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Donald Trump expects Ukrainians to be ‘grateful’ as he prepares a carve-up of the country with Putin.
We can’t let that happen - Starmer must work with our European allies to stop this stitch-up in its tracks.
We can’t let that happen - Starmer must work with our European allies to stop this stitch-up in its tracks.
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Donald Trump expects Ukrainians to be ‘grateful’ as he prepares a carve-up of the country with Putin.
We can’t let that happen - Starmer must work with our European allies to stop this stitch-up in its tracks.
We can’t let that happen - Starmer must work with our European allies to stop this stitch-up in its tracks.
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"I think that the government are increasingly aping the likes of Reform."
@joshbabarinde.bsky.social on the importance of approaching asylum policy without needlessly dividing our communities. #BBCQT
@joshbabarinde.bsky.social on the importance of approaching asylum policy without needlessly dividing our communities. #BBCQT
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"I think that the government are increasingly aping the likes of Reform."
@joshbabarinde.bsky.social on the importance of approaching asylum policy without needlessly dividing our communities. #BBCQT
@joshbabarinde.bsky.social on the importance of approaching asylum policy without needlessly dividing our communities. #BBCQT
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Nathan Gill has been sentenced to 10.5 years for endangering national security and taking Russian bribes.
Nigel Farage and Reform are a danger to national security, the Liberal Democrats will continue to hold them to account and defend our democracy.
Nigel Farage and Reform are a danger to national security, the Liberal Democrats will continue to hold them to account and defend our democracy.
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Nathan Gill has been sentenced to 10.5 years for endangering national security and taking Russian bribes.
Nigel Farage and Reform are a danger to national security, the Liberal Democrats will continue to hold them to account and defend our democracy.
Nigel Farage and Reform are a danger to national security, the Liberal Democrats will continue to hold them to account and defend our democracy.
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The thing that distinguishes Nathan Gill from Nigel Farage isn't what he said - they both promoted pro-Russian talking points in the European Parliament and in media interviews - it's that Gill was caught receiving bribes, whereas Farage was not caught. So, who thinks Farage did it for nothing?
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The thing that distinguishes Nathan Gill from Nigel Farage isn't what he said - they both promoted pro-Russian talking points in the European Parliament and in media interviews - it's that Gill was caught receiving bribes, whereas Farage was not caught. So, who thinks Farage did it for nothing?
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It really is a remarkable coincidence that when Reform's Nathan Gill was being paid to shill for Putin, Reform's Nigel Farage was also shilling for Putin. Occam's razor surely comes into play. #DisparageTheFarage
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It really is a remarkable coincidence that when Reform's Nathan Gill was being paid to shill for Putin, Reform's Nigel Farage was also shilling for Putin. Occam's razor surely comes into play. #DisparageTheFarage
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Gill-ty as charged.
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
November 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Gill-ty as charged.
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
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I have many thoughts as I look at this image from last night showing the leader of my party embracing a woman who has been instrumental in vilifying trans people, smearing gay men as paedophiles, and claiming victimhood as she abuses; but I'll just say this: Tommy Robinson next, is it, Anas?
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I have many thoughts as I look at this image from last night showing the leader of my party embracing a woman who has been instrumental in vilifying trans people, smearing gay men as paedophiles, and claiming victimhood as she abuses; but I'll just say this: Tommy Robinson next, is it, Anas?
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Even if the “vaccines cause autism” bs weren’t a bold-faced lie, it’s telling that parents would rather their kids die than be autistic. It’s nazi ideology. I’m auDHD and I’d rather be what I am than damaged by polio.
November 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Even if the “vaccines cause autism” bs weren’t a bold-faced lie, it’s telling that parents would rather their kids die than be autistic. It’s nazi ideology. I’m auDHD and I’d rather be what I am than damaged by polio.
Good! So glad we are nailing our colours to the mast and daring Labour to follow us.
It won’t pass due to the Labour whip not allowing their MPs to vote their conscience but it’s the sort of thing needed to kick start the economy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
It won’t pass due to the Labour whip not allowing their MPs to vote their conscience but it’s the sort of thing needed to kick start the economy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Good! So glad we are nailing our colours to the mast and daring Labour to follow us.
It won’t pass due to the Labour whip not allowing their MPs to vote their conscience but it’s the sort of thing needed to kick start the economy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
It won’t pass due to the Labour whip not allowing their MPs to vote their conscience but it’s the sort of thing needed to kick start the economy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Incredible headline.
Elon Musk Could 'Drink Piss Better Than Any Human in History,' Grok Says
Grok has been reprogrammed to say Musk is better than everyone at everything, including blowjobs, piss drinking, playing quarterback, conquering Europe, etc.
www.404media.co
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Incredible headline.
Off on EZY3251 EDI-NCE for a long weekend. Amazed at how busy Edinburgh airport is on a cold November morning and most look like fellow leisure travellers.
November 21, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Off on EZY3251 EDI-NCE for a long weekend. Amazed at how busy Edinburgh airport is on a cold November morning and most look like fellow leisure travellers.
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Next year, maybe they'll give the award to Tommy Robinson?
Honestly so disgusted by this.
Honestly so disgusted by this.
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
November 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Next year, maybe they'll give the award to Tommy Robinson?
Honestly so disgusted by this.
Honestly so disgusted by this.
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the nominees were
-a campaign to get lifechanging medication for extremely sick children
-a campaign to improve access to justice for victims of rape and sexual assault
-a transphobic hate campaign that managed to convince some judges to make the worst ruling in Supreme Court history*
(*winner)
-a campaign to get lifechanging medication for extremely sick children
-a campaign to improve access to justice for victims of rape and sexual assault
-a transphobic hate campaign that managed to convince some judges to make the worst ruling in Supreme Court history*
(*winner)
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
the nominees were
-a campaign to get lifechanging medication for extremely sick children
-a campaign to improve access to justice for victims of rape and sexual assault
-a transphobic hate campaign that managed to convince some judges to make the worst ruling in Supreme Court history*
(*winner)
-a campaign to get lifechanging medication for extremely sick children
-a campaign to improve access to justice for victims of rape and sexual assault
-a transphobic hate campaign that managed to convince some judges to make the worst ruling in Supreme Court history*
(*winner)
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After several difficult years for the trans community, we must continue to stand up for the rights of trans people across the UK and the world and fight discrimination wherever we find it #TransAwarenessWeek
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
After several difficult years for the trans community, we must continue to stand up for the rights of trans people across the UK and the world and fight discrimination wherever we find it #TransAwarenessWeek
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Can we go back to when this government lacked purpose cos it was better than this.
Watching the Mahmood announcement and debate. Tory backbencher (Karen Bradley) suggests putting refugees into debt and making them repay during the rest of their lives. Mahmood says she’ll think about it.
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Can we go back to when this government lacked purpose cos it was better than this.
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sick of this government telling me reform are right about everything
November 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
sick of this government telling me reform are right about everything
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This is Keir Starmer’s moment to stand up for Britain and call on Trump to drop his ludicrous lawsuit against the BBC.
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This is Keir Starmer’s moment to stand up for Britain and call on Trump to drop his ludicrous lawsuit against the BBC.
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
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Keir Starmer has spent months cosying up to Trump.
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Keir Starmer has spent months cosying up to Trump.
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
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Has a government with a large majority ever *tried* less to impose itself and change the terms of debate?
November 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Has a government with a large majority ever *tried* less to impose itself and change the terms of debate?