SV-UK
@synvuk.bsky.social
Lawyer, former Trade Union official, activist, dilettante, general wise cracker, malarkeyist and shenaniganiser.
Pithy remarks, quips, likes and general tomfoolery are not endorsements...
Pithy remarks, quips, likes and general tomfoolery are not endorsements...
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There's a powerful illustration here regarding "influencers" vs. "experts".
December 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
There's a powerful illustration here regarding "influencers" vs. "experts".
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Marsha De Cordova MP:"I cannot stress enough that leaving the ECHR would place these protections at risk for everyone.
"It does not just affect cases related to immigration – it would undermine essential pillars of our peace and democracy."
https://bit.ly/4qjX6G0
"It does not just affect cases related to immigration – it would undermine essential pillars of our peace and democracy."
https://bit.ly/4qjX6G0
Brexit's ‘wild promises’ have not been fulfilled, so why believe them about leaving the ECHR?
By Marsha de Cordova MP
bestforbritain.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Marsha De Cordova MP:"I cannot stress enough that leaving the ECHR would place these protections at risk for everyone.
"It does not just affect cases related to immigration – it would undermine essential pillars of our peace and democracy."
https://bit.ly/4qjX6G0
"It does not just affect cases related to immigration – it would undermine essential pillars of our peace and democracy."
https://bit.ly/4qjX6G0
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December 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Foreign interference undermines our democracy, sovereignty and security.
Today we're launching an independent review into foreign financial interference to make sure we have the right tools to disrupt and deter threats and protect our national security.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Today we're launching an independent review into foreign financial interference to make sure we have the right tools to disrupt and deter threats and protect our national security.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Urgent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics
An independent review, led by Philip Rycroft, into foreign financial interference in UK politics has been commissioned by the government.
www.gov.uk
December 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Foreign interference undermines our democracy, sovereignty and security.
Today we're launching an independent review into foreign financial interference to make sure we have the right tools to disrupt and deter threats and protect our national security.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Today we're launching an independent review into foreign financial interference to make sure we have the right tools to disrupt and deter threats and protect our national security.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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This is what Presidential Leadership looks like at the time of an unfathomable American tragedy.
#BarackObama
#BarackObama
December 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This is what Presidential Leadership looks like at the time of an unfathomable American tragedy.
#BarackObama
#BarackObama
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"Tommy Robinson's nothing more than a f*cking little grifter, it's all it's about, 'send me money, send me money, send me money!'" Billy Bragg commenting on Tommy Ten Names "Unite the Kingdom Xmas Rally" in central London, last Saturday.
He's not wrong.
He's not wrong.
December 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"Tommy Robinson's nothing more than a f*cking little grifter, it's all it's about, 'send me money, send me money, send me money!'" Billy Bragg commenting on Tommy Ten Names "Unite the Kingdom Xmas Rally" in central London, last Saturday.
He's not wrong.
He's not wrong.
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12 announcements in just one day. No stopping our Labour government.
Billions for homelessness and for helping SEND kids stay locally. Improving lives across the country. A government focused on us and not the wealthy 👏👏👏
Billions for homelessness and for helping SEND kids stay locally. Improving lives across the country. A government focused on us and not the wealthy 👏👏👏
December 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM
12 announcements in just one day. No stopping our Labour government.
Billions for homelessness and for helping SEND kids stay locally. Improving lives across the country. A government focused on us and not the wealthy 👏👏👏
Billions for homelessness and for helping SEND kids stay locally. Improving lives across the country. A government focused on us and not the wealthy 👏👏👏
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BILL BURR: “If someone’s working 160 hours a month and can’t make their rent, you’re not paying them enough. Maybe you should just be worth $900,000,000… How does a CEO take a f*cking 8 figure bonus and none of your employees have dental insurance?”
December 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
BILL BURR: “If someone’s working 160 hours a month and can’t make their rent, you’re not paying them enough. Maybe you should just be worth $900,000,000… How does a CEO take a f*cking 8 figure bonus and none of your employees have dental insurance?”
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More reason not to listen to the naysayers than those you constantly criticise our Labour government!
£3bn investment for children with SEND to create around 50,000 specialist places in local schools – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.
£3bn investment for children with SEND to create around 50,000 specialist places in local schools – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.
£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND
Around 50,000 specialist places to be created nationwide – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.
www.gov.uk
December 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
More reason not to listen to the naysayers than those you constantly criticise our Labour government!
£3bn investment for children with SEND to create around 50,000 specialist places in local schools – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.
£3bn investment for children with SEND to create around 50,000 specialist places in local schools – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.
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Seems Labour have been effective.
The UK is poised to record its longest period without Channel migrant crossings in seven years, no arrivals since mid-November.
This marks an uninterrupted stretch of 27 days without new arrivals, as of December 11.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The UK is poised to record its longest period without Channel migrant crossings in seven years, no arrivals since mid-November.
This marks an uninterrupted stretch of 27 days without new arrivals, as of December 11.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
UK set for longest stretch without migrant boat crossings for seven years
The most arrivals ever recorded in the month of December is 3,254, in 2024
www.independent.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Seems Labour have been effective.
The UK is poised to record its longest period without Channel migrant crossings in seven years, no arrivals since mid-November.
This marks an uninterrupted stretch of 27 days without new arrivals, as of December 11.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The UK is poised to record its longest period without Channel migrant crossings in seven years, no arrivals since mid-November.
This marks an uninterrupted stretch of 27 days without new arrivals, as of December 11.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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This is Charles Clyde Ebbets, the photographer who took the iconic “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” picture. Look at this fearless, dapper fuck wearing spats, suspenders, and a tie 850 feet above the ground. Absolute legend.
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This is Charles Clyde Ebbets, the photographer who took the iconic “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” picture. Look at this fearless, dapper fuck wearing spats, suspenders, and a tie 850 feet above the ground. Absolute legend.
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The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
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🇪🇺 "Donald Trump is forcefully making the case for a more unified Europe.
Labour’s potential voters want to reverse Brexit, this policy could solidify its fraying support.
Finally it would allow a line of attack on Nigel Farage, Britain’s Mr Brexit."
https://on.ft.com/48KXplR
Labour’s potential voters want to reverse Brexit, this policy could solidify its fraying support.
Finally it would allow a line of attack on Nigel Farage, Britain’s Mr Brexit."
https://on.ft.com/48KXplR
A Brexit survival strategy that shows Starmer’s days are numbered
Labour will need a different leader if it pursues a policy of rejoining the EU customs union or single market
on.ft.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🇪🇺 "Donald Trump is forcefully making the case for a more unified Europe.
Labour’s potential voters want to reverse Brexit, this policy could solidify its fraying support.
Finally it would allow a line of attack on Nigel Farage, Britain’s Mr Brexit."
https://on.ft.com/48KXplR
Labour’s potential voters want to reverse Brexit, this policy could solidify its fraying support.
Finally it would allow a line of attack on Nigel Farage, Britain’s Mr Brexit."
https://on.ft.com/48KXplR
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Looking forward to this bill! Always a treat to see @oliverdouble.bsky.social
On Friday, they'll be performing alongside a genuine legend of British comedy, @markthomasinfo.bsky.social
And Mark started doing stand-up on the alternative cabaret circuit back in 1985.
And Mark started doing stand-up on the alternative cabaret circuit back in 1985.
December 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Looking forward to this bill! Always a treat to see @oliverdouble.bsky.social
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Once more for the haters...
December 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Once more for the haters...
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If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and moral, then it’s not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power. - Dwight Eisenhower
December 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and moral, then it’s not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power. - Dwight Eisenhower
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Bracingly on point from Marina about stan culture that refuses to admit that a political idol - from Polanski to Farage - can be in the wrong www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Make a political hero of Zack Polanski if you want. Just don’t forget to engage your brain | Marina Hyde
The Green party leader is riding high in the polls. But across the political spectrum, uncritical adulation leads nowhere fast, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Bracingly on point from Marina about stan culture that refuses to admit that a political idol - from Polanski to Farage - can be in the wrong www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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All of these new rulings don’t just affect today, they rewrite precedent. Trump still has three years left, and whatever expanded powers the Court hands him now will automatically pass to the next president as well.
December 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
All of these new rulings don’t just affect today, they rewrite precedent. Trump still has three years left, and whatever expanded powers the Court hands him now will automatically pass to the next president as well.
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Today is one of those days I am so grateful we have Sir Keir Starmer as our PM.
He is leading the world in supporting Ukraine.
A tough scenario for all involved and I can think of no one better right now to be our leader.
He is leading the world in supporting Ukraine.
A tough scenario for all involved and I can think of no one better right now to be our leader.
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today is one of those days I am so grateful we have Sir Keir Starmer as our PM.
He is leading the world in supporting Ukraine.
A tough scenario for all involved and I can think of no one better right now to be our leader.
He is leading the world in supporting Ukraine.
A tough scenario for all involved and I can think of no one better right now to be our leader.
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£725m package of reforms to apprenticeships
Another day, another announcement to help tackle youth unemployment!
Thousands of young people are set to benefit from skills reforms over the next 3 years including:
+ 50k more on apprenticeships
+ a new wave of foundation apprenticeships
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Another day, another announcement to help tackle youth unemployment!
Thousands of young people are set to benefit from skills reforms over the next 3 years including:
+ 50k more on apprenticeships
+ a new wave of foundation apprenticeships
1/2
December 8, 2025 at 7:22 AM
£725m package of reforms to apprenticeships
Another day, another announcement to help tackle youth unemployment!
Thousands of young people are set to benefit from skills reforms over the next 3 years including:
+ 50k more on apprenticeships
+ a new wave of foundation apprenticeships
1/2
Another day, another announcement to help tackle youth unemployment!
Thousands of young people are set to benefit from skills reforms over the next 3 years including:
+ 50k more on apprenticeships
+ a new wave of foundation apprenticeships
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To be very clear: Kennedy's team is messing with a vaccine which has led to a 99 percent drop in the incidence of hepatitis B, which kills, early and painfully, 25 percent of the children who get it.
RFK’s Anti-Vax Team Readies Its Next Moves
“Their game is, let’s really destabilize trust in the vaccine, and make people really anxious about it.”
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
To be very clear: Kennedy's team is messing with a vaccine which has led to a 99 percent drop in the incidence of hepatitis B, which kills, early and painfully, 25 percent of the children who get it.
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Criminal gangs have built a mountain of illegal waste by the River Cherwell.
The police are calling the mega fly-tipping across the county ‘the new narcotics’. It’s time Labour clean this mess up in Oxfordshire and everywhere else.
The police are calling the mega fly-tipping across the county ‘the new narcotics’. It’s time Labour clean this mess up in Oxfordshire and everywhere else.
December 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Criminal gangs have built a mountain of illegal waste by the River Cherwell.
The police are calling the mega fly-tipping across the county ‘the new narcotics’. It’s time Labour clean this mess up in Oxfordshire and everywhere else.
The police are calling the mega fly-tipping across the county ‘the new narcotics’. It’s time Labour clean this mess up in Oxfordshire and everywhere else.
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Another list of 12 announcements from our Labour government this week . The star is the Child Poverty Strategy. As a rich country we have to do better for our children. Thank goodness for our Labour Government. Sure/Best starts making massive contribution too.
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Another list of 12 announcements from our Labour government this week . The star is the Child Poverty Strategy. As a rich country we have to do better for our children. Thank goodness for our Labour Government. Sure/Best starts making massive contribution too.