The Evolution of the Polished Turd ...

They want to leave the ECHR because it will allow them to abolish the State Pension, the Minimum Wage, and paid holiday and sick leave. It would make them tens of billions a year. But of course they say immigration, because they can't tell you the real reason.

I have a genuine question for people with businesses in the US - how are you coping with the day by day changes in tariffs? TBH I can't keep up with what rate is imposed on which country, but I don't have a business that imports anything. It must be near impossible to plan.

Nigel Farage still insisting that he has "never ever, ever suggested anything other than the NHS should be free". Here's what he's said in the past behind closed doors

I know a lot of bad stuff is happening at the moment, but this is heartbreaking 💔 This old oak was already around 20 years old when Henry VIII died. BBC News - Felling of ancient oak tree probed by police www.bbc.com/news/article...

I hear that the US media isn't covering the protests over the weekend, here's a report from the BBC. BBC News - Anti-Trump protests held in cities across the US www.bbc.com/news/article...

Trade deficit. I have bought food from say, Chilis. They have never bought food from me. There is a trade deficit with Chilis. I’m still doing fine. The trade deficit argument SOUNDS compelling, but it’s a straw man with no relevancy

Contrary to the view of JD Vance etc al, we do have freedom of speech in the UK. This woman can say what she likes, but she can't intimidate women seeking medical care. BBC News - Woman guilty of breaching abortion clinic protection zone - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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#Today is #TransDayOfVisibility 🏳️‍⚧️ #KeighleyCougars are #proud to #standup for the rights of our #Trans #family in #rugbyleague and #sport as whole 💪🏻🏉 We stand in #solidarity with our #wonderful #Patron @indiawilloughby.bsky.social advocating for #transrights in times of prejudice 🩷🤍🩵

Breaking news MAGA, your precious leader couldn't care less if your cars cost you more - Trump says he 'couldn't care less' about higher car prices www.bbc.com/news/article...

James has hit the nail on the head, people welcome in the USA - Tate brothers, Conor MacGregor all of whom are accused of sexual assault or rape. This shames the office of the president. But then again Trump is an adjudicated rapist. youtube.com/shorts/QxcWe...

In a world where you can be whatever you want to be - be more Chatterbox! Once the Mango Mussolini is out of office, we'll be crossing the "pond" and will definitely visit 🍸 🎷🕺

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Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space. Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.

JD Vance said we don't have free speech in the UK, seems like he was wrong because there's a whole lot of free speaking going on 😂

"Transition" aka recession BBC News - Stocks fall as Trump warns of US economy trade war 'transition' - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Putin really wants peace doesn't he? This is a result of Trump's withdrawal of support for Ukraine. Trump has the blood of innocents on his hands. BBC News - Russian strikes kill at least 25, Ukraine says www.bbc.com/news/article...

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If you get past the worry of your plane crashing at the airport due to shortage of air traffic controllers, the USA have added additional jeopardy - avoiding detention by ICE in spite of having a visa waiver and a return ticket. Be prepared for your tourist industry to tank.

Ending the night with this. *Get your hankies* A D-Day veteran called a gracious and humbled Zelenskyy a hero.

I'm sorry USA - but I have never felt so proud to be British, I might have become a bit emotional watching this! Thank you Keir Starmer for being the leader we need right now. #SlavaUkraini www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/zele...

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BBC News - US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on invasion of Ukraine - BBC News, the headline says it all. Sorry Americans I think this puts you firmly in the "bad guys" camp. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I have never felt more proud to be British, well done fantastic way to protest. #Swasticars

*New* campaign action on Marks & Spencer - any help getting the first few signatures going would be greatly appreciated! actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... We're sharing this first on Bluesky as this is so much friendlier (and troll free, so far at least!) than any of the other platforms right now!

Trump policies make US ‘scary place to invest’ and risk stagflation, says Stiglitz

This was always a risk when you let people go without having any clue about what they actually do in their job. BBC News - US government struggles to rehire nuclear safety staff it laid off days ago www.bbc.com/news/article...

I have sent my complaint off, it's high time for Ofcom to make them accountable for the hate they spread. Please consider adding your complaint to the list.

Please give these guys a follow, they are leading the resistance

The voice of reason yet again, got to love @eddavey.libdems.org.uk We can't sit back and hope that we'll be alright Jack - it's time to be there for our EU and Commonwealth allies, just as they have been there for us in the past.

If you support Mexico, like. If you support Canada, RT. Say no to Donald Trump and Elon Musk and watch their empire collapse.

Shades of Gesetz zur Wiederherstellung des Berufsbeamtentums on 7th April 1933 - when someone tells you they'll be a dictator, believe them. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_for...

➡️ January 20: FAA director fired ➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen ➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded ➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees ➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years Making America Great Again!

WT actual F, he utterly demeans the office of POTUS, what an utter POS he is. Thank you Chuck Schumer for calling him out on this.

If Elon hates #Swasticar he's going to hate this more 😂😂

Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”

Bring it on. I look forward to welcoming the State Police to Oxfordshire, England.

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.” Diary of Anne Frank January 13, 1943

Proud that the people of the UK have seen through Musk and his attempts to undermine our democracy. tbh when I see he's been commenting on UK affairs, I ask myself what's in it for him, because sure as eggs are eggs he doesn't give a toss about making my life any better.

Didn't gave this in my 2025 bingo card BBC News - Musk says Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to be Reform UK leader www.bbc.com/news/article...

New Christmas lights just went up in Clacton. (Farage is still the MP who makes most money from second jobs. By a long way.)

Kemi BadEnoch says lunch is for wimps (prepare for a future Tory government to remove the right to a lunch break) but will sometimes get a STEAK! 4.2m children live in poverty, go to school hungry & get no free school meal in holidays, but Kemi gets a steak lunch. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

As challenging as things may be in the NHS at the moment, I hope and pray that the proposals for improvement do not go down the health insurance route proposed by Farage www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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I also stand with the brave people of Georgia!