Darren Wheatley
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Darren Wheatley
@tenjinuk.bsky.social
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The oil companies are a co-equal branch of government. So are the tech bros. Congress isn't.
Donald Trump acknowledged that he informed oil companies about his plans to attack Venezuela and abduct its leader, despite not bothering to notify Congress.
Billionaire Trump Makes Jaw-Dropping Admission About Who He Tipped Off Before His Invasion
The president didn’t even tell Congress about the plans to attack Venezuela.
trib.al
January 5, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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The royals cost us half a billion a year. Find out more through Republic's half billion royals report.
www.republic.org.uk/half_billion...
Half Billion Royals
www.republic.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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The government, opposition, etc. They all keep talking about 'benefits cheats'. Yet, they never talk about the country's biggest scroungers - the royals. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
January 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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Nothing says "smash the political establishment" quite like begging the Prime Minister to put your mates in the unelected House of Lords.
December 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Well… I’ll be putting my retirment tour of Nashville, Graceland, Memphis, The Alamo, Grand Canyon on the back burner then….. 😳
This is INSANE www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...

and these are our closest allies!
December 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
So Trump blames Hegseth for war crimes in the sea off Venezuela, Hegseth has now pointed at the Admiral in charge. Any bets for how long before someone blames Biden?
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Questions for us as a nation:
*Adapting to climate breakdown
*Demographic transition
*How much immigration?
*Green energy shift
*Rearmament and defence
*Trade with the EU
*Housebuiliding and infra

Not a question:
*Most stuff the Lobby talks about
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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There is a better way.

Proportional Representation would give us governments that truly reflect the country, not just a fraction of it.

It would push parties to work together.

It would give Britain the foundations to grow, to innovate, and to invest in its future.
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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When sweeping economic decisions are made on such thin public support, nothing truly lasts.

Whatever is announced today, could be overturned tomorrow - by a completely different government, elected by an even smaller minority.

This keeps us stagnant, unable to plan and invest.
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Today Rachel Reeves will announce the new Budget.

Yet again, changes that will profoundly impact our daily lives are being decided by a government elected on 34% of the vote.

This is not a stable foundation to build our future on. It's not what a healthy democracy looks like.
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Train at Parma station. Now I've posted this I guess I never will get back to the US.
November 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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🚨 The government is preparing a new Elections Bill, promising to strengthen Britain's democracy.

But it currently fails to address the elephant in the room: the voting system.

We're asking the Democracy Minister @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social to fix this.

Add your name and share ✍️
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics. It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion. The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.

The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.

I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics. It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion. The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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🚨🚨 DITCH THE DUCHIES BILLBOARDS have appeared across the UK. It's time to stop royal profiteering. It's time to #DitchTheDuchies. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
November 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Charles dodges taxes, exempts himself from hundreds of laws and nabs millions in public money. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
November 4, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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“White people born in Britain commit murders and sexual assault every week. But they are not defined by this action whenever it is perpetrated.”

Can we print this out and tape it to every hard right Musk fan’s forehead?
October 30, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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They say using a smaller plate will help with your diet but it took 3 of them to fit my dinner on.

I'm not sure how this helps.
October 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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I've been critical of the Daily Mail in the past, but I think the honesty displayed here is admirable.
October 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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No election, no choice. Time to ditch Charles for an elected head of state. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
October 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Ed Luce watching democracy die in the United States of America
October 24, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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I'm working on a return-to-office story focused on people under 30. Would love to hear from anyone who fits that profile. Feel free to weigh in here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...
Are You a Young Employee Asked to Spend More Time in the Office?
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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well i think naming a ballroom after your best friend is something to be celebrated tbh
Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
October 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Tory policy is to revoke permanent residence (ILR) for everybody who does not earn £38k - deporting most nurses who have ILR

This is put in the video as "who is unlikely to contribute more than they cost"

NB: video does not say EU settled status is exempt

No govt since Idi Amin has done this
October 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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presumably their 38K (not less than for 6 months) also removes almost anyone who took a year for maternity leave...
Draft Tory legislation on removing indefinite leave to remain is insane.

Would chuck out those not earning over £38K - including many pensioners!

+ social protections seems to include child benefit, so load of people with (British!) kids!

They'd remove my sis & mum who've been here 50 years.
October 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Perfect.
October 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM