Pete Armstrong
@pete11.bsky.social
Retired IT, follow tech, investing and science-related subjects. Crystal Palace fan. Rugby & cricket.
Manchester City seem to be in denial after found guilty on all charges . Not sure how after all the time they've spent in court. Easiest for everyone if they just accept them. Not sure how the owners can now be 'fit and proper' to hold that position. @theguardian.com @news.sky.com
One to note (behind a paywall though) but headline says it all. Relate this to the AI circus - what could possibly go wrong? @edzitron.com
Financial Times@financialtimes.com · 3d agoThe post-Enron auditor reforms are being rolled back ft.trib.al/xNwRWgJ | opinion
my brilliant colleague @robertshrimsley.bsky.social on the threat from Elon Musk’s X platform www.ft.com/content/f270...
Cram commentating on #UltimateChampionship insists on using first names for some athletes, guess the ones he knows, but for normal people surnames are reflecting the names on the screen. Public are neutrals watching. #bbcsport @theguardian.com @channel4news.bsky.social
The real source of election fraud…. This is one small example.
Hey @officialcpfc.bsky.social on the app there are some formatting issues under Signings tab. Each player has their surname but nothing related to them, instead just the latest news is repeated for each player.
Now that James Orr has been forced to step down from his role at Reform UK, perhaps the rest of the media will, belatedly, wake up to the story unearthed by @bylinetimes.bsky.social about what he’s been up to at Cambridge.
Hey Mike? Prove that he’s not. Release the Epstein files. All of them.
The Liar in Chief thinks a president should be impeached for lying.
Badenoch has poor memory ... @theguardian.com @channel4news.bsky.social
Adam Bienkov@adambienkov.bsky.social · 4w agoThe utter hypocrisy of Kemi Badenoch here, after banning myself and the late great David Hencke from Conservative Party conference last year. Needless to say my application to attend this year on behalf of Byline Times has still not been approved
And the biggest howler: Reform’s geniuses in Kent were apparently able to repaint a fence, trim the verge, plant grass seed (and get it to grow instantly), redo the pavement and repave the road all so quickly that the car in the top-right corner didn’t move an inch! Amazing!
Sounds like the UAE is threatening blackmail over UK ties if Man City found guilty of all the charges against them. EPL has a big decision for the future of the league. Punish where punishment is due and accept the outcome. @theguardian.com @channel4news.bsky.social @news.sky.com
What is the UK Govt and western allies going to say about this? You cannot sit on your hands - or can you? @theguardian.com @channel4news.bsky.social
Al Jazeera English@aljazeera.com · last mo.In an address at West Jerusalem’s Gush Katif Museum, Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Yosef denied that Palestinians exist as a people and said they ‘have no rights’. He also claimed Gaza and occupied West Bank cities for Jews and called for Gaza’s destruction and Jewish settlement.
Palace have had a lack of goals for many seasons now and this may eventually be their downfall unless addressed urgently. If Sarr is to leave, please someone explain where the goals are going to from? #cpfc
Palace 'targets' dropping like flies and joining other teams. Time keeps running ..⌛ #cpfc
David Ornstein@david-ornstein.bsky.social · 2mo ago🚨 Charlie Cresswell set to take medical on Sunday ahead of joining Rennes from Toulouse. Agreement €2.5m loan fee + buy obligation €22.5m + €3m & 10% future sale. 5yr #StadeRennais deal upon permanent - would be 2nd highest #Toulouse sale 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...
If Govts keep on tinkering with tax status and allowances you eventually reach a point where nothing works. We are reaching that point. Reform the whole tax, NI status to simplify. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2641841...
HMRC Personal Allowance explained as pressure grows over State Pension tax
A new House of Commons Library report has laid out the growing debate over whether Britain's State Pension tax rules need reform, as ministers…
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Does the Women's 💯 not have the win predictor like the men's? Not used for today's game. Just been shown with 8 runs needed. Poor. #SkySportsCricket
Cadet Bone Spurs Family Has Never Served In The Military 🪖, Going Back At Least 5 Generations.......(capecodtimes)
Looks like Lacroix off to Chelsea for £52m/£55m (depending on source). Does that mean Palace will be selling in World Cup and Euros years when players mix with other club players on International duty? Could club comment on strategy to fans? Club very silent on matter. #cpfc
Hey @news.sky.com useful Sky News Economic Pressure Tracker but where will it live long term on your website & app? Currently it is a story but it needs a place in the menu such that it can be found.
Hey @news.sky.com it is very tiring watching John Healey embracing Andy Burnham 4 times in repetition. No other pictures? Seagull would be better or Larry.
World Cup Americanised ... pre-game show, hydration breaks, half-time show may be longer than usual half-time and winners get a ring (think Superbowl Ring) ... oh, and a little football.
WIRED@wired.com · 2mo agoOrganizers want the show to be the most-viewed halftime show in history. Having Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and BTS will surely help—but do soccer fans want it? www.wired.com/story/fifa-w...
Problem with this is it only includes current MPs so how far back do you include ex-MPs? Widdecombe is not a current MP. Source: BBC share.google/9rwatCyPtP77...
Reform UK proposes £100m 'round-the-clock' security plan for MPs
The policy was announced after police said party spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was killed in a "targeted attack".
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A protest group called The Secret Handshake placed a giant gold “Iran war participation trophy” for President Trump on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
@theguardian.com @channel4news.bsky.social Time to act now, stop supporting the wrong side. #LabourParty
Declassified UK@declassifieduk.org · 3mo agoOur investigation caught Shivat Zion on camera offering to help UK citizens move to an illegal Israeli settlement. Shivat Zion were then photographed at an event in London. The government has still not imposed sanctions on the Israeli group. www.declassifieduk.org/uk-politicia...
Has the football world gone crazy or just Infantino? It has lost a tournament identity. Keep this idea for April 1 next year. Gianni Infantino delivers new update on 64-team World Cup plans for 2030 share.google/Htc6KegzHa1q...
Gianni Infantino delivers new update on 64-team World Cup plans for 2030
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reiterated he is keen for the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco to have 64 teams. This would add an extra 16 nations into the tournament, where there…
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