Buck Frexit
@beany.bsky.social
The same remoaning remoaner from Twitter. Anti Brexit, Anti Tory, Anti Trump. Pro Facts, Pro Fun, Pro not putting up with racism. Grieving mother 💔
Add this to her sneering condescension about people who fix church roofs too. Some people have to do the flipping work Kemi! We can’t all get paid to just oppose & shit stir & have awaydays to strategise cutting everything to the bone while normalising racism. Some people have to make stuff happen!
This is *such* a revealing line about Kemi's world view and contempt for those who do the day to day work of keeping our society functioning
As the US government has given signals it would support a Moroccan invasion of Spanish territory to punish PM Sanchez, Rabat has been increasingly emboldened. Despite being an integral part of Spain, Ceuta & Melilla are not covered by NATO's article 5 because they're not in Europe or North America.
Spain sweats over its isolated territories in Africa
There are increasing doubts over who will have Madrid’s back if Morocco makes a move on the Spanish exclaves of Ceuta and Melilla.
politico.eu
A year ago today my 18yo son, Rory, died completely unexpectedly in his sleep. Missing him is so hard, as is knowing that sadness & longing will be with me for the rest of my life. Rory was wonderful: empathetic, wise, super funny, loyal. I loved every minute in his company & am proud to be his Mum.
BREAKING: The newly elected Prime Minister of Hungary announced that Netanyahu will be arrested if he enters Hungary.
We are in the third drought in five years. We have the National Trust and NFU - those radical types - sounding the alarm on unprecedented temperatures. But so little from any single figure in politics talking about the climate crisis.
The evidence is clear: neighbourhood crime is falling across London. There have been 35,000 fewer offences in the last year thanks to record investment in the Met, more officers on our streets and targeted action to tackle robbery, burglary and vehicle crime.
Neighbourhood crime plunges in London as mayor slams 'dystopian hellhole' narrative
‘Neighbourhood crime’ falls 14% with 35,000 fewer offences in a year
standard.co.uk
The most dynamic countries are surging ahead with high-speed rail. Others, like Britain, are stuck in the station | Christian Wolmar
The most dynamic countries are surging ahead with high-speed rail. Others, like Britain, are stuck in the station | Christian Wolmar
Around the world, these trains have boosted economies, development and prestige. The costs of missing out are high, says transport writer and author Christian Wolmar
theguardian.com
Tice being investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Richard Tice investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog
Reform's deputy leader is being investigated about an allegation he failed to declare an interest.
bbc.co.uk
These people are mad at Dr. Fauci because he told them to wear a mask during a deadly pandemic.
"[Byline] revealed that Cottrell entered corporate finance under a false Swiss identity, hired by the same City network that produced Reform UK’s own treasurer, Mehrtash A’zami. "Byline Times has since confirmed that this identity was stolen from a real person – Cottrell’s old school friend."
Nigel Farage Funder George Cottrell's Accountant Co-Invested With Russia-Linked Indicted Cocaine Trafficker
The accountancy firm that administers George Cottrell’s Montenegro company, has invested in a property development with the alleged ringleader of the country’s largest money laundering cartel
bylinetimes.com
I see Richard “if Rayner had any integrity she would offer her resignation” Tice is being investigated. Again
Man who shagged his girlfriend behind his wife's back lectures the Archbishop of Canterbury on Christianity.
I'm not sure folks have realized just how crazy the second half of 2026 and 2027 will be for global temperatures – on the back of a record-smashing El Niño event. Here is my latest estimate of where both years will end up compared to global temperatures since 1850.
Nigel Farage called a by-election against a bin to run away from unanswered questions, but the net is closing in. Grubby pacts, cover-ups, secret gifts, support from a convicted fraudster – it all adds up to a stench of sleaze. The public can smell it. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Stench of sleaze’: Farage struck deal over political return months before 2024 election, reports say
Labour chair accuses Reform of making ‘grubby pacts’ after contradictory reports emerge on timeline of events
theguardian.com
RefUK, RW media, & Eurofash are plainly trying to whip up a panic about this. Any serious report must begin by explaining that Ceuta is in Africa - not mainland Spain - and 48k+ of the 50k crossers were already returned. It is frightening how many still don't know this. Please share on all socials.
Every single second, the world hands $6,000 to the fossil fuel industry in subsidies. That’s $5 TRILLION every year. Renewables? Barely a fraction of that. We are literally paying to cook our own planet. When does this madness stop? 🌍💸 #ClimateCrisis #FossilFuels
Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops. Food insecurity and higher prices would follow. Poor hit the hardest. Despite warnings, no plan for water shortages. Need reservoirs, water storage, better water management. Companies can't do national planning.
‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops
Growers in dismay after scorching weather and lack of rain affect yields, sending wholesale prices rocketing
theguardian.com
What if one of the best things about London was free? It is. Our museums and galleries welcome millions of people every year, proving that access to culture shouldn't depend on what's in your wallet. www.lbc.co.uk/article/lond...
London's museums are the envy of the world. We must keep them free to enter, writes Sadiq Khan | LBC
Art and culture are for everyone – no matter where they’re from or how much money they earn
lbc.co.uk
Gianni infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup to private equity and Kushner/Trump family after massive pushback. The plan would have increased his pay packet from £4.5m to £47m. Such people can't protect the game or supporters. Sack the FIFA board.
Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world
independent.co.uk
Reform scores hat trick of losses in Manchester despite the hype, the polling and the noise around Farage. Over to you now, Clacton. Deal the killer blow and vote Count Binface in August. The country could do with the laugh. And without that grifting loser. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Congratulations to Kemi on this stunning comeback of coming….5th
GRUBER: I made a prediction that before you left office, Greenland would be under our operational control. TRUMP: You'll be right. They want to do something. Greenland is important from our standpoint, not theirs. You should make that bet.
Trump says he’s negotiated a disarmament deal with Hamas. If true (big if) why did he negotiate with them but not Iran? Why bombs for one and discussions for another? It’s a bit Barack Hussein Obama, no? 😉 [I’m not advocating bombs, I’m advocating diplomacy & discussion as the first line, always]
Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'. TW loses 200bn litres of water a year to leaks. Dumps sewage in rivers Chose to pay dividends Exec pay hiked Investment neglected for 37 years Fines announced but waived or deferred Captive customers fleeced
Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.
bbc.co.uk
The future of Oxford Street: More space, more trees... and fewer American candy stores.
Pinterest opens Oxford Street office as Sadiq Khan vows end to American candy stores
Proposals to make the busy London thoroughfare completely vehicle-free from Orchard Street to Great Portland Street are expected to complete by the end of this summer
standard.co.uk