Details of two events in Bristol and Southampton on 28 March, as people rise up across the UK and US to say NO to authoritarianism, kelptocracy and the far right. @indivisible.org @democratsabroaduk.bsky.social @americansforaction.bsky.social westcountryvoices.co.uk/no-tyrants-i...

This is well worth a watch! @eddavey.libdems.org.uk makes some very important points about #Trump's disrespectful [email protected] #iftheshoefits

Reform getting coverage for policy announcements this morn. Where was the analysis of the LibDem Spring Conf? Libs have 72 MPs, reform 8. Libs control or lead around 80 councils with 3200 councillors, reform -10 councils. Platforming like this 7 wks ahead of ukwide elections feels like propaganda.

If #Farage was PM right now, he'd be dragging the UK into a conflict that's likely to escalate into WW3. The way to deal with a petulant manchild like #Trump is to not pander to his every will. Trump needs to learn that respect is earned by being able to show respect to others. #emperorsnewclothes

Ofwat must say NO to this deal from Thames Water ❌In breach of licence conditions since July 2024 ❌Run by creditors trying to grab cash before selling (shareholders have left) ❌Increasing bills, releasing sewage ONLY solution is PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW www.ft.com/content/64a6...

#Trump trying desperately to spread the blame and responsibility for the US and Israel's illegal war, but if he expects Europe's support, he should've involved us before going ahead with this madness. It's about respect! - something Trump expects, but seems incapable of giving.

These self-proclaimed 'patriots' are using flags to cover up their #fascist beliefs. This isn't patriotism! and that extends to their flying of national flags. They intend to spread fear and divide communities. Thankfully, they've been exposed. mailchi.mp/thebristolca... #BristolPatriots

Yet another #Trumpafuck that ends up benefiting Putin's, Russia. What's your Plan, Donnie? #Trump #Iran

Echo Ed Davey's response to the decision to allow #TEV to enter the British energy supply market. We don't need this #fascist groove ting!!!

CMA investigates heating oil suppliers over ‘blatant profiteering’ from Iran war. Profiteering is everywhere - water, energy, social care, vets, banking, dentists, housing .... People pushed into poverty, economy stagnates. Regulators/Govts close profiteers, nationalise essentials, but don't

What's wrong with you, #Swindon?! #ReformRally rounds up England's hard-of-thinking for an evening of hate, division, Islamophobia and self-harm.

The details are horrific, and the inhumanity of Netanyahu in proudly letting them go incalculable

The longer #Trump remains #POTUS, the more the US seems to resemble Putin's Russia.

I feel Britain is losing the fight against #nicotine companies. Didn't #tobacco stands used to be behind roller-screens? Vaping was marketed as a way to get people off #smoking. Now it's being openly marketed to those who've never smoked. @labourlewis.bsky.social

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In a #Morissons cafe today and a lady made a complaint about her poached egg. The guy brought her a new one and apologised, saying they come pre-cooked and they just follow the instructions to re-heat them. Hold my instant oats, but what is this evil, corporate fuckery?!!

Literally, clueless!

ANALYSIS | Trump’s far-fetched Iran school bombing excuse lays bare a no-guts, all-glory prosecution of war

Whoa. This is big. "The U.S. Navy has refused near-daily requests from the shipping industry for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war on Iran, saying the risk of attacks is too high for now." www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Why do these right-wing politicians want Britain to race to the bottom? The lack of funds for defence and all our public services is due to decisions they made whilst in power. Now they want to shift that blame onto those who are least able to shoulder it.

Whose face belongs to this?

AI is the tool the global elites will use to trap us all inside an endless, capitalist hell, whilst they try to shift blame onto immigrants.

As the right wing press praises Tony Blair for his "rebuke" of Keir Starmer for not supporting Donald Trump's war on Iran ("We should have backed America from the very beginning."), time to re-up @carolecadwalla.bsky.social's investigation into the Tony Blair Institute (mini 🧵)

Genuine questions for #Reform supporters: 1. Are you really prepared to sacrifice our democracy and freedom to satisfy your dislike of Muslims and immigrants? 2. Are you happy to see Britain led by a #Fascist dictator? 3. Do you recall that Britain fought a war to rid Europe of Fascist dictators?

A reminder that Nigel Farage, Kemi Badenoch and the entire Conservative-supporting press have spent the past week lambasting Keir Starmer for not joining the Iran war. Here's what has happened since then to public opinion

Trump starts wars. Trump bans Chinese drones. Trump’s family drone company chases Pentagon contracts. Bombs fall. Taxpayer money flows. The Trump family profits. War profiteering in plain sight — the most corrupt administration in U.S. history. 💰💣 #TrumpWatch #StandUp www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

Nearly 6 hours since a GOP congressman said “Muslims don’t belong in American society,” not a single member of Republican leadership in the House will weigh in.

In better news: Andrew Tate has been sent to a Saudi detention centre. As anyone who knows about Middle Eastern politics (but apparently not Tate) could tell you, Saudi and UAE are *not friends* - and Tate's very public work for the Emirati state has not won him the acclaim of the House of Saud!

Trump threatening the unilateral US occupation of NATO ally Spain's military bases. Deafening silence from the NAFO brigade.

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Murton (Durham) Council By-Election Result: 🌹 LAB: 50.6% (+17.6) ➡️ RFM: 39.6% (-4.5) 🌍 GRN: 4.8% (New) 🌳 CON: 3.1% (-2.0) 🔶 LDM: 1.9% (-2.3) No Ind (-13.6) as previous. Labour GAIN from Reform. Changes w/ 2025.

Reform won big in Durham in May 2025 but a 10% swing to Labour here. * Reform have held one, lost two (LibDems, now Labour) in by-elections * Reform have lost four through defections (Advance, Ind), gaining one

BREAKING: Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid has resigned the Labour Whip after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Story to follow.

South West Water admits criminal offence over Devon parasite outbreak. Water unfit for human consumption, 150 people fell ill. SWW already has nearly 200 criminal convictions. Licence not cancelled, no exec prosecuted, record high customer bills, sewage dumped in rivers. Privatisation is a scam.

There's no reason for Iran to attack NATO nation Turkey—but a drone did. Iran denies sending it. There's no reason for Iran to attack a UK base in Cyprus—but a drone did. Iran denies sending it. Now Azerbaijan has been attacked. Iran denies involvement. I think this is Israel.

The U.S. is looking to Ukraine to help its operations against Iran — as Trump rages at Starmer and Sánchez for refusing to back his war. 🔗 politi.co/4l7QIQB

PFI caused similar issues in many schools.

There’s obviously a lot of factors at play, but the reading of the situation that is ‘Israel’s genocidal project in the Middle East is dragging everyone into world war three’ is so terrifying. Netanyahu is terrifying figure.

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.

Nigel Farage lied multiple times at his press conference today - including saying no-one who voted Green in Gorton and Denton has a job and he's "certain" Reform won most British born voters in the by-election, based on zero evidence, and yet not a single journalist there pushed back on them

I know someone out there has the wherewithal to create a sign for #ReformParty, similar to the 'winning here' signs the #LibDems use, except it would say 'losing here'. Go-an!

Why are so many modern cars designed to look like the back end of a robot?

I guess #Reform is already planning for this, so it can round up those who might pose a serious challenge to their destruction of democracy and our #NHS. To avoid the destruction of UK civil society and democracy, we just need to ensure Reform never wins. This isn't inevitable!

Shocking failure by the BBC to challenge fascist comments from Guto Harri on Broadcasting House this morning Democratic rights in the UK are based on citizenship not place of birth And why only ask about people born in Pakistan? Many British voters were born in other countries

#BristolPatriots are just one of the local, far-right groups organising marches in the name of 'religious unity'. If that were really true, how come #Muslims are excluded? This chimes with the Israeli government's demonisation of Muslims. Peace-loving folk will show what unity really looks like!

Sounds to me this #familyvoting accusation is something the #ReformParty are seeking to establish in a move to undermine the democratic outcome which shows they were well and truly beaten. Who the hell are these 'volunteers'? It's all very Trumpish.

When @labouruk.bsky.social see people like me, who used to display #LabourParty signs on the front of our homes (and who always vote) switching to display @greenparty.org.uk signs at the next #generalelection, it will be too late. #StarmerOut

The politics of hope are back. The politics of fear are in crisis. New column on the Green victory in Gorton and Denton 👇 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

68% in Gorton and Denton voted for left-leaning progressive parties.

When the #FarRight aims to build power, middle-of-the-road politics doesn't seem equipped to take them down. You need clear alternatives that strike at the core of the far-right's hateful messages. This is why @greenparty.org.uk has succeeded. They decided to move to the Left, and it's working.