Never before has a politician announced their intention to run for re-election on an explicitly pro-sleaze, anti-transparency ticket. Never before has a politician gloried in having enriched themselves by breaking the rules, and then demanded a mandate to continue doing so indefinitely
Nigel Farage’s 'Pro-Sleaze' By-Election Is A Sign Of Terminal Weakness
The Reform leader's desperate decision to call a back-me-or-sack-me by-election is a sign of a politician who knows he is finally being exposed for the man he really is, argues Adam Bienkov
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Reflecting on this report as I observe the private school's Sports Day from my bedroom window. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
White working-class children 'failed by schools system'
The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.
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I am bored with the World Cup- it's already gone on too long and I hate Wimbledon. The next two weeks are going to feel like an eternity. 🥺
I’ve said it before, but there isn’t a better metaphor for project Brexit than this clip from Trailer Park Boys. It’s worth two minutes of your time. Enjoy. m.youtube.com/watch?v=lfya...
Trailer park boys - Ricky the handyman bathroom scene #TrailerParkBoys #handyman #trailer
YouTube video by Trailer Park Rock 🛒
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This is my daughter. She is free to express her art. That's how it should be. Our hearts break for Parastoo and her fellow musicians. It's an abomination. Solidarity, rock sister.
Natalie Bennett@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 2mo agoThinking of the women of Iran, enduring so much www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
Where were the riots? Why does the right wing sleep through all these events? Two Tier Policing - say whut now? & remember, Farage's nephew, got off VERY lightly with upskirting...
Something for the weekend? A reminder our playlist of instant party garage and psych faves is still available for a listen open.spotify.com/playlist/2Wx...
Crystalize Your Mind -The Crystal Teardrop Trip Out
Playlist · The Crystal Teardrop · 785 items · 168 saves
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How many of us feel in a cold rage today? Mine is directed at Farage & this comment on yesterday's Guardian piece by John Crace is spot on. The writer uses a pseudonym or I would credit them but, to whomever he or she is, I say bravo.
I think we should have a national Beatles Day. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ma...
‘It’ll be like Barbenheimer’: UK gripped by new wave of Beatlemania in lead-up to four biopics
Fab Four are still making waves 60 years on – and upcoming Sam Mendes films are expected to turn the hype up to 11
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Thank you!
Cliff@cliffwiff.bsky.social · 2mo ago#5DebutAlbums2026 The Crystal Teardrop...Is Forming (2025) A wonderful debut & will find a spot in my 5. Catch them live, that's where they really come into their own. Their shows are infectious & if they managed to get an old fart like me moving then they'll get anyone twisting a few shapes.
Let's just switch AI off. 33 in situ abd 34 more planned. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘What you see here is a wetland without water’: how the datacentre boom is exacerbating Chile’s mega-drought
The country is positioning itself as Latin America’s next technology hub, but communities are pushing back
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Maybe he could give up some of his £9.7 million salary if employers like Next can't afford to move away from zero hours contracts, NI and minimum salary increases? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Next boss warns over ‘dramatic fall’ in UK entry-level jobs
Peer’s comments come as Milburn report is likely to find government has failed to tackle youth unemployment
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About 50 % folk willing to vote for fascism - draconian loss of employment rights, welfare support, democratically accountability, blatant state racism, loss of human rights, internment of minorities and immigrants. Free rein to the wealthy. Utter naivety and madness.
Made a special journey to Hay on Wye Festival to see and hear Gisèle Pelicot. It was my immense privilege. Such courage and composure. She was greeted with a standing ovation and left with another. She was joined on stage by her daughter at the end. Extraordinary and moving.
Some great success stories for Labour today plus £120million to save the ceramic industry. I'm from the Potteries. This is what I voted for. Right-wing media, are you listening!