Bob Dodd
@dodd-bob.bsky.social
11+failure with a M.Sc, C.Eng by profession, Enthusiast about cars, engines, aircraft, photos, industrial history, LFC. bit of a lefty. NB photo of my old place of work.
In the observer; Andy Burnham has said "UK authorities are “clear” that there was Russian interference in the Brexit vote: this is the first time a prime minister has confirmed Kremlin involvement in the 2016 referendum." Finally.... What we all knew...
This prompted me to go back and check the claim that "On current DWP forecasts, from the 2024 election until 2030, Labour will have increased working-age benefit spending by a further £51.6 bn/year." It appears to be equally fictional/spreadsheet error. Correct figure is maybe £36bn..
Peter Walker@peterwalker99.bsky.social · 3d agoNEW: Kemi Badenoch’s flagship party conference policy document, The Right Way, overestimated the cost of net zero by nearly £500bn, seemingly after someone accidentally double-counted figures on a spreadsheet. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I alway said, much to my parents amusement, it’s all Thatchers fault. Glad others are starting to say it.
Ghislaine Hull@ghizzybear.bsky.social · 5d ago
Good, Ofcon up to it’s normal standard
Best for Britain@bestforbritain.org · 4d agoMultiple nights a week, Nigel Farage hosts his hour-long show on GB News But Ofcom says politicians cannot be used as newsreaders or reporters in a news programme So we're pushing them to investigate. https://bestforbritain.org/petition/farage-on-gb-news-demand-that-ofcom-takes-immediate-action/
For a long time I have heard rumours of secret payments into ReFarage UK: boat loads of crypto fraud money. I have always believed it and still do. If true, it should bring down the party.
#FOTW Daily Post 5 Favourite denier myth - volcanoes emit more CO2 than humans Ask me or any other volcanologist — false Volcanoes: ~300 million tonnes CO2/year. Humans: 130 times more Please pass on the truth. Share and tag 2 others #FateOfTheWorld #TogetherUnstoppable
Be wasted in the USA, but the same meme with citizen smith would be amusing.
Mrs. Betty Bowers@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · last wk.
Wonder how many M.P.s Reform have compared to Greens, Reform have little chance of winning next week but they get their arses on QT
Paul Blinkhorn@paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · last wk.This week's BBC Question Time is from N London. There's a by-election there next week, which looks to be a closely-fought contest between Labour and the Greens. One of those parties is not represented on the QT panel this week. Can you guess which one, boys and girls? Can you?
This week's BBC Question Time is from N London. There's a by-election there next week, which looks to be a closely-fought contest between Labour and the Greens. One of those parties is not represented on the QT panel this week. Can you guess which one, boys and girls? Can you?
The NEET rate basically hasn't changed for the whole of this century (except post-GFC and post Covid). It's been the same with tougher welfare sanctions and weaker. More apprenticeships and fewer. Higher employer national insurance and lower. I draw two conclusions from this....
Does depend on where they start re price, but elec stuff also generally much more efficient than others
Jan Rosenow@janrosenow.bsky.social · 2w agoSince the Hormuz crisis, EU gas prices are up 132% and oil 52%. Electricity is up 44%, after falling through spring. Every boiler, car and furnace that switches to electricity is less exposed to the energy crisis. Electrification is increasingly energy security.
🔴 NEW - Tony Blair Institute Brings Gas-Guzzling Tech Giants to Labour Conference The think tank has received extensive funding from U.S. tech interests. 📝 @writesbright.bsky.social
Tony Blair Institute Brings Gas-Guzzling Tech Giants to Labour Conference
LIVERPOOL – The think tank led by former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair has hosted a number of events sponsored by Trump-donating tech firms at this year’s party conference. The Tony Blair Institute...
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The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
Musk | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street
YouTube video by Musk
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Liar. Small boat crossings peaked under Johnson in 2022 reaching 46,000 in 2022. In current year they are 18,565 and falling. Also prior to Boris Johnson's Brexit there were none.
Back in June 2016 I was in France with two friends. We had booked the return trip in order to vote in the Brexit ref. On the way back, my friends were telling me that they were going to vote to leave the EU. I said leaving the EU was insane, but they wanted to use their vote to kick Cameron. 1/
Right-wing press and ideologues will have you believe that the UK is the most heavily taxed place. They promise the impossible, European/Scandinavian levels of social security with American levels of taxation. This graph puts things in perspective.
Yep, was going to make a 4*4 utility vehicle in Wales, then didn’t!
Simon Gosden@simongosden.bsky.social · 3w agoBrexit rat
If you think closing an RNLI station is done by people with "legitimate concerns" you really need to give your head a wobble. It's an unforgivable act of thuggery.
Not only did I meet Robert Kraft, I worked for him. His kid Jonathan asked me to “remove the black music” from my gameday playlist in ‘94 & I refused so they fired me. I was the cheerleader director at the time.  I sued them for wrongful termination and won. So yes, I know that motherfucker. 
brutusdavis99.bsky.social@brutusdavis99.bsky.social · 4w agoDid you ever meet Bob Kraft?
River with lots of crocodiles chosen for Olympic rowing www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympi... I predict several world records
River that is home to 500 crocodiles chosen to host 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
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Which one of us hasn't suddenly remembered something after 29 years when we've got a book to sell?
"Nigel Farage will do you a cameo for £70. Imagine what he'll do for £70 million" Angela Rayner tells #TUC26
