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Atheist. Like an adventure. Hate heights. One time skydiver, parasailer, abseiler. Hiking, camping, visiting new places. Fermenting, food & wine. Mini schnauzer owner. Tired of bullshit frm whichever way it comes, but on we wade. Was JaneRemain on Twitter

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Alex Andreou@sturdyalex.bsky.social · 4d ago

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.

Map showing the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in North Africa.Screengrab from Politico piece that explains, citing Reuters, that 48,300 of the 50,000 recent crossings have already been expelled or voluntarily returned to Morocco.BBC report on Friday, still echoing the RW disinformation - or at the very least not challengning it sufficiently. "Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco 01:32 What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta? Sofia Ferreira Santos and Sarah Rainsford, Southern and Eastern Europe correspondent 31 July 2026 Spain's prime minister has blamed trafficking gangs after about 60,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. At least 57 people died during the surge, according to local media."Daily Mail and Daily Express from this weekend, with front page headlines "Ministers MUST stop the Spanish border invaders reaching UK" and "SPANISH BORDER CRISIS IS 'WAKE-UP CALL' FOR UK", respectively.
Alex Andreou@sturdyalex.bsky.social · 4d ago

The funniest - and least discussed - aspect of this is that Farage, having reportedly told RefUK he'd only lead them if compensated for the £1m a year income he had outside politics, pocketed their five million, then kept earning from outside interests at the same rate anyway. He scammed even them.

Nigel Farage’s income since being elected MP has hit £2m, analysis shows Reform UK leader has registered wide range of financial interests on top of his Commons salary since July 2024 Cameo, speeches, pushing gold bullion: how Farage has made millions since becoming an MP Helena Horton and Anna Isaac Wed 6 May 2026 19.57 BST Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Nigel Farage’s income since he was elected as an MP has now reached £2m on top of his parliamentary salary, analysis of the register of MPs has shown.
Alex Andreou@sturdyalex.bsky.social · 4d ago

Important, because Farage's defence for not declaring Harborne's £5m 'gift' has always been very specific: he did not decide to stand until 3rd of June. Turns out this deal was struck mid-May (confirmed by RefUK) and facilitated by Farage's other big donor, convicted felon 'Posh' George Cotrell. 🧐

George Monbiot@georgemonbiot.bsky.social · last wk.

When I discuss huge systemic issues, people say "but what I can I do?" When I mention something meaningful you can do immediately, people say (as the replies here show) "but what's the point, in the face of the huge systemic issues?" There are, it seems, plenty of people who want to be helpless.

George Monbiot@georgemonbiot.bsky.social · last wk.

It's a point I've been trying to make for a long time: there is no good way to meet even 10% of current demand for animal products. They trash the living world, whichever way you do it. If you want to reduce your impact, switch to a plant-based diet. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

JR@janewantstorejoin.bsky.social · last wk.

STOP USING DISPOSABLE BBQS "a spokesperson for the National Fire Chiefs Council urged the public to avoid using disposable barbecues in parks, the countryside and other green spaces, and to take care with cigarette butts..." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Britain braces for fourth heatwave of year as fire chiefs issue public appeal

Temperatures up to 35C forecast, triggering heat health alerts and pleas to take care in parched parks and rural areas

theguardian.com

Dave Vetter@davidrvetter.bsky.social · 2w ago

I join you from the Blaenavon wildfire in Southeast Wales, brought to you by BP, Shell and Equinor. Though it does not look dramatic, the fire has been out of control for days - for a very particular reason. 🧵

A photograph of multiple fire service vehicles parked on moorland. In the background, white smoke from multiple fires is rising.
Jason Good 🌻 🇺🇦@jasongood.bsky.social · 2w ago

“When the manifesto was written there was no war in the Middle East and the true state of the economy was unknown. We need to do what is right for our nation. That means we cannot retain the well-intentioned pledge not to increase taxes. But we will do so to make life better for ordinary people.”

JR@janewantstorejoin.bsky.social · 2w ago

“If students are using AI to compose, which is the biggest tragedy of all, they’ll never learn to write and their voice is stolen from them. They’ll never have the ability to say their truth and tell their own story. And that’s silencing an entire generation or two.” futurism.com/artificial-i...

Author Invited to Give Speech at OpenAI Headquarters, Uses Opportunity to Trash AI to Their Faces

OpenAI invited prominent author Dave Eggers to talk to its workers — and he relished the opportunity to set the record straight.

futurism.com