petera2022.bsky.social

10 July

Well said - why on earth don’t labour shout about the stuff they’ve done

Claire S (UK not USA)@csav55.eurosky.social

Ffs Labour MP's, enough with the Burnham's government is going to be bolder and make changes faster. This is what Starmer's Government achieved under 2 years, there's not much left for Burnham to do as 70+ out of 95 manifesto pledges have been delivered or are in progress.

eastangliabylines.co.ukAs Britain bakes, ministers quietly park plans for solar carportsMinisters have quietly shelved plans that could have transformed Britain's biggest car parks into shaded power stations

26 June

SI’m h an obvious concept

East Anglia Bylines@eastangliabylines.co.uk

Ever climbed into a car that's been baking in the sun and wondered why our biggest car parks don't have roofs? The Government was considering exactly that. It has now quietly parked the idea. Here's why it matters.

26 June

The days too hot - aaargh

aljazeera.comRubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we knowTehran says the strait 'will never return' to its prewar conditions and claims it can charge fees for services.

America are truly incompetent

Al Jazeera English@aljazeera.com

Tehran says the strait 'will never return' to its prewar conditions and claims it can charge fees for services.

ft.trib.alTop Andy Burnham adviser lobbied for Thames WaterJames Purnell’s previous role running consultancy Flint Global has raised concerns about conflicts of interest

Not long for the press to get at them

Financial Times@financialtimes.com

Top Andy Burnham adviser lobbied for Thames Water ft.trib.al/4P9vdf7

northeastbylines.co.ukKeir Starmer has resigned – but what could a new PM actually do differently against Reform UK?With the resignation of Keir Starmer, the next Labour Leader is faced with the difficult task of opposing a strong Reform UK

Reform are not strong - simply deliver for people It is simple but complicated by there being few resources

Bylines Network@bylinesnetwork.co.uk

Keir Starmer has resigned – but what could a new PM actually do differently against Reform UK? With the resignation of Keir Starmer, the next Labour Leader is faced with the difficult task of opposing a strong Reform UK northeastbylines.co.uk/news/nationa...

The first gimmick

Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social

Andy Burnham will create a "No 10 in the North" that will move parts of the Downing Street operation to Manchester

podcasts.apple.comKeir Starmer is outPodcast Episode · James O'Brien Daily · 22 June · 1hr 5min

22 June

And it’ll make sod all difference

James O’Brien@mrjamesob.bsky.social

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22 June

What gibberish- where is the cash for investment and defence- the new man won’t last long

Bobby Dean MP@bobbywdean.bsky.social

The next PM must focus relentlessly on the economy: 🏗️Go big on capital investment into homes, energy and transport. 💷Take on radical tax reform to incentivise job creation and growth. 🇪🇺Be brave enough to fix our relationship with the EU. The bolder the better.

22 June

100% agree

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econ.stAndy Burnham is now Britain’s prime-minister-in-waitingAfter his by-election win he is set to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the party (and the country’s) leadership

21 June

And it’ll make precious little difference- the press will hound him from day 3 He still needs to spend more on defence and there’s still no magic money tree The labour MPs need to grow up The government ministers need to look closely at themselves as they nearly all failed to deliver much

The Economist@economist.com

In recent days Sir Keir Starmer has put on a brave face. But few believe he can hold out for long

20 June

Such a good question - there’s no more money so they can have as many lofty ideas as they want but how can they do much more than Starmer

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15 June

One in six Britons think growth of Muslim population is ‘threat to UK culture’, study finds Majority say Muslims are as British as white non-Muslims, but hostile attitudes at risk of being normalised, says thinktank So the majority don’t see it as a problem That’s 5 out of 6!

14 June

And his Iran deal really was an excellent deal

D. Earl Stephens@dearlstephens.bsky.social

Not ONE scandal. Obama was (and is) a true gentleman who worked FOR Americans to help enrich their lives, not himself to pick their pockets. We were immeasurably better off thanks to his thoughtful, steady leadership.

13 June

It’s also measured in US$ so a strange milestone / the wealth of historical figures would outstrip Musk - what about the maharajas weighed in precious stones each year. The Americans make big claims but not often based on fact.

Christopher Webb@cwebbonline.com

Elon Musk, the world’s first trillionaire. And we know he does not do any philanthropic work. Imagine hoarding that much wealth while so many are suffering.

9 June

They’ve got rid of most of the good journalists- hence the introduction of journalists from other publications to explore topics

Ian Birrell@ianbirrell.bsky.social

The BBC is all over the place when it comes to news, sadly... totally lost confidence and direction despite many talented journalists

5 June

Try Yorkshire - Leyburn or Grassington

Ian Dunt@iandunt.bsky.social

Bluesky, we're gonna do a holiday in England. Somewhere quiet and pretty without too many people, nice pubs etc. Basically a week of reading in a garden. Anywhere nice spring to mind?

ft.trib.alTrump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in $10bn lawsuitBroadcaster has sought documents under subpoena in effort to identify impact of ‘Panorama’ documentary on US president

5 June

The BBC should ask for all of the Epstein stuff too

Financial Times@financialtimes.com

Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in $10bn lawsuit ft.trib.al/BeQWsMy

4 June

Sounds like inventing numbers to fit / and get them the fees

Financial Times@financialtimes.com

FT Exclusive: The bank expects revenues from SpaceX’s AI division to rise to $322bn by 2030 from $3.2bn in 2025. ft.trib.al/rQXXAGt

4 June

The number of non private school pupils has declined too

Sam Freedman@samfr.bsky.social

DfE pupil data is out today and shows that the number of private school pupils has dropped 5.6% since VAT was introduced. Not 25% like the independent schools council predicted. Or the 50% we saw in some right-wing papers. 5.6%.

2 June

Labour have done loads of really impressive things- such a shame it’s not shouted from the rooftops by the media / government / MPs

AG@troyella.bsky.social

This is one of the most uplifting things I've read for ages.

26 May

Make your own

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bloom.bgDavid Dimbleby: Starmer’s a Dud. It’s Time for ChangeThe veteran broadcaster on why the UK needs a “bold” prime minister and what the rise of Nigel Farage says about modern Britain.

22 May

Dimblebys the dud - Starmer has actually achieved quite a lot

Bloomberg News@bloomberg.com

The veteran broadcaster on why the UK needs a “bold” prime minister and what the rise of Nigel Farage says about modern Britain.

15 May

They are but reform voters seem unable to listen / understand

Sylvia Booth@smfbooth.bsky.social

These numbers are not conveyed to Reform supporters.

15 May

Not true really as the numbers are well down on prior years -don’t believe the reform nonsense

Sylvia Booth@smfbooth.bsky.social

I think the biggest tragedy of Starmer’s Government has been how he has dealt with immigration.

15 May

Seems like a great guy

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14 May

Just like Rupert murdoch did to get his covid jab

Sylvia Booth@smfbooth.bsky.social

Talking to a young bloke the other day who has type 1 diabetes and I said the NHS is really important to you and he agreed but then went on to tell me that people from Pakistan etc. were coming over and using the NHS after only a few weeks of their arrival. Government needs to inform people.

14 May

He’s also funded by private healthcare and supports planitir

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12 May

BBC has stopped working on the google speaker - nice change to have peace for a while

Ian Dunt@iandunt.bsky.social

Turned on the Today programme for perhaps the first time this year. Instantly presented with three minutes of Chris Mason: glib, inane, uninformative, utterly banal. Turned it off again.

9 May

She needs 82 to back her I think - not sure she is well known outside her own home

Jim Pickard@pickardje.bsky.social

surely this Catherine West gambit won’t work when so many rebel MPs are now leaning towards Andy Burnham - who isn’t an MP right now?

engadget.comBoox announces Tappy, a wireless page-turning remote - EngadgetTappy can work with other Bluetooth devices, too.

9 May

What a stupid invention

Devindra Hardawar@devindra.bsky.social

I feel like we've given up on naming things www.engadget.com/2167086/boox...

25 Apr

Actually he’s simply thick

Matthew Wallpaper 😎🐈‍⬛@meowmatt.bsky.social

Wow the president of the US cannot convert a percentage properly and refuses to ask for help…that’s a facist mind.

share.googleEU to force replaceable batteries in phones and tablets from 2027SMARTPHONES and tablets sold in Europe will have to feature replaceable batteries starting next year, according to EU rules, amid efforts to slash

21 Apr

Hope this can apply to the uk too

BreadPanes 🍔🏳️‍🌈@breadpanes.bsky.social

Based based based based based based based based based based based based based based based

secure.libertyhumanrights.org.ukTell your MP: Defend the ECHRUrge your MP to defend our vital human rights framework.

20 Apr

I've just emailed my MP to urge them to defend the European Convention on Human Rights. Use @libertyhq.bsky.social's helpful tool and call on your MP to oppose the watering down of our key protections. secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/189608/...

20 Apr

You have to be referred to a food bank

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15 Apr

Brilliant question

Robert Saunders@robertsaunders.bsky.social

It's perfectly reasonable to challenge ministers on N Sea oil & gas as a response to the energy shock. But this is the exclusive framing for EVERY interview on this topic. No minister or opposition leader is ever asked if they'll "max out" wind/solar. It's always framed as fossil fuels v inaction

15 Apr

Cracking idea

John Stabler@geek.wales

If you've moved abroad and not paid taxes then if you come back you should be treated as an immigrant. NHS surcharges, no benefits, no citizenship for 10 years, can't be director of a UK business, no voting, need to take a test etc

15 Apr

He sounds a good chap

George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸@gtconway.bsky.social

14 Apr

Robertson is paid by the arms industry

flyingrodent@flyingrodent.bsky.social

Yes, look, maybe if the armed forces had spent less money on aircraft carriers and unusable vibrating APCs, they wouldn’t be in this mess. I suggest they try taking responsibility, cutting down on the avocado toast and living within their means, like adults.

8 Apr

Utterly disgusting

randy39.bsky.social@randy39.bsky.social

ft.trib.alSEC chair says US states should lead on policing corporate behaviourComments by Paul Atkins come as Trump administration is seeking to loosen regulatory constraints

8 Apr

What a joke

Financial Times@financialtimes.com

SEC chair says US states should lead on policing corporate behaviour ft.trib.al/xiHBMPj

Sincerely hope so

Sarah Murphy@13sarahmurphy.bsky.social

Donald Trump: “A whole civilisation will die tonight” Nigel Farage: “I’m the only figure from the other side of the Parliament that has consistently stood behind Trump, and stood behind the MAGA movement” Politically, this should be the end of days for them all.

War criminals

alexjungle.bsky.social@alexjungle.bsky.social

Shock in Southern Iran… Iran’s massive petrochemical heart — controlling 85% of their entire exports… Just got obliterated by Israeli strikes! The bombing has started already the ultimatum was not respected not even that. Israel bombed it

ft.trib.alUK signals it will not let US use British bases to attack Iranian infrastructureDowning Street reiterates that Iran conflict ‘isn’t our war’

Hope they’ve told trump

Financial Times@financialtimes.com

UK signals it will not let US use British bases to attack Iranian infrastructure ft.trib.al/8UhS78z

mirror.co.ukStarmer to refuse Trump access to British bases for mission to obliterate IranThe British Prime Minister has pledged to stay out of any offensive action against Iran and will refuse Trump access to British bases for his horror 'Power Plant Day' operation

Thank heavens - tell the USA to bugger off

Otto English@ottoenglish.bsky.social

Thank f*** for that www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...

How can you be surprised- they have to replace the taxes on petrol and diesel- only logical and £300 seems cheap

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3 Apr

You just couldn’t make this up

Mrs. Betty Bowers@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social

So the guy from suburban Cincinnati who wrote a book about being from Appalachia is policing fraud? That is so on-brand for this administration.

2 Apr

Or refuse to buy anything American ever again

alexjungle.bsky.social@alexjungle.bsky.social

BREAKING: US Navy will not open the Strait of Hormuz Trump gives nations who import oil from the Middle East three options: 1) Buy your oil from US and Venezuela instead 2) Secure the Strait themselves with limited US support Or 3) Wait for Hormuz to reopen naturally

1 Apr

The toilets on the biggest USA carrier don’t work - it’s currently hiding near Croatia - frightened of Iran

alexjungle.bsky.social@alexjungle.bsky.social

President Donald Trump claims the UK “doesn’t even have a navy,” adding that it is “too old” and had aircraft carriers that failed to work. Doesn't look old to me, what do you say? I am covering the latest news worldwide, you can donate to my work here: buymeacoffee.com/alexjungle