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"Her experience as shadow disability minister had showed her that the struggles of disabled people and organisations were “even tougher than I had imagined”." Well done. But other Labour ministers surely know this too? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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An American president told a city of 10 million people to evacuate it immediately as he urgently leaves the G7 to fly to DC and then … nothing. But people still treat him as if he isn’t insane and a threat to everyone. Oh, and Biden was old.

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The same people who can’t stop talking about Biden’s health won’t ask Trump why this keeps happening.

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Why am I not surprised by this outrageous lying by @theguardian.com‬ ? Because they have form on misinformation like this. Disappointing nevertheless.

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🇷🇺russian soldiers asking to Ukrainian soldiers: “If they’ll be executed or captured?” 🇺🇦Ukrainian responds: “We’re not you. You’re captured.”

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The first new distillery to open in Inverclyde for more than a century has filled its first oak cask as it opens its doors for business

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Next time you read a media piece bashing NHS staff, ask yourself “does this piece make it sound like the staff are possessions, owned by the state?” and then please ask if you think the media should be talking about humans in this way.

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The only possible reason for wanting to leave the EHCR (Equality and Human Rights Commission), which is designed to protect human rights, is because you want to be able to abuse those rights. No ifs, no buts, that's your plan.

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Nigel Farage didn’t bother to show up for the abortion debate. Guess where he is today? That’s right he’s hosting surgeries in Clacton. Oh no he isn’t. He’s at Ascot. And you are paying for it. Priorities and all that. Man of the people.

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Nigel Farage, working hard for his £93k MP salary by swanning around at Ascot.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters have claimed to have gained access to an RAF base and damaged two military planes One of the planes hit is reported to be the UK’s VIP jet which is often used to fly prime ministers and Royal Family members on official visits

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Tony Blair’s support for George Bush moved many former Labour supporters to ditch the party and embrace the SNP and independence because of the urgent need for Scotland to develop its own foreign policy, writes Richard Walker ✍️

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Do you think it’s OK that Darren Jones received a donation-in-kind worth £34,356 from a consultancy firm that has provided services to the NHS?🚨 Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the Treasury, was provided with a free member of staff by management consultancy firm Baringa …

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Britain must stay out of this insane war. We should provide no assistance whatsoever to the US or Israel, in any form. inews.co.uk/opinion/brit...

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“Priti Vacant has no memory of what happened yesterday, let alone 22 yrs ago. If she did, she might be aware of what can happen when a UK govt tries to hedge its bets on legal advice before going to war in the Middle East.” Shadow foreign secretary. What a joke. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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🙌 Plans tae forder and uphaud the uise o Gaelic and Scots hae been passed by the Scots Pairliament. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Tha Pàrlamaid na h-Alba air aontachadh ri planaichean gus cleachdadh na Gàidhlig agus na h-Albais a mheudachadh agus a bhrosnachadh.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 These figures are a huge credit to Scotland’s food and drink producers, who continue to punch well above their weight internationally. 🟪 Scotland is a powerhouse that drives the UK economy: www.businessforscotland.com/scotland_is_...

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👾 Westminster’s eating away at Scotland’s resources. ❌ But this isn’t a game — it’s our future. 🔁 Share if you believe decisions about Scotland should be made in Scotland.

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@mrjamesob.bsky.social describing Trump’s demeanour as like Dobby when he is anywhere near Putin made me howl just now. It’s so true 😂😂😂

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Today is Refugee Day. So we thought it was time to dispel the myths which surround asylum seekers and refugees. Could you live on £49 a week?

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Kate Forbes has pledged to 'leave no stone unturned' to secure a future for the workers at risk of losing their jobs at bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis

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JD Vance was immediately banned after joining Bluesky

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Yes, We are still alive and resisting. But gdream of course wants to kill protests in Georgia. Don't forget about us ♥️ #GeorgiaProtests #TerrorinGeorgia

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Friday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...

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Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind? It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP. It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.

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We break down Trump’s Iran war games, Netanyahu’s lies, the truth about the Houthi conflict, Fed economic warnings, discuss our E. Jean Carroll interview, and more! Don’t miss this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT!

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The Scottish Government has awarded BAE Systems more than £9 million in funding towards a training and skills academy to help create 300 jobs 🗣️ 'I am confident that this funding will help to secure the future of shipbuilding on the Clyde'

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YOU DID IT!!! 5 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to MeidasTouch on YouTube for joining this people-powered, pro-democracy movement. This is just the beginning! YouTube.com/@MeidasTouch

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This assertion that the Trump administration isn’t recklessly targeting undocumented immigrants with no criminal records is laughably inaccurate. It’s completely disconnected from their own policies and the continuing militarized raids in Los Angeles and recent arrests in Ventura County.

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I think the word for this is karma.

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This war is an absolute disaster in the making. Would be madness for the UK to get involved www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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'Russia tells US not to strike Iran, warns of nuclear catastrophe' www.reuters.com/world/middle...

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There may come a day when the BBC puts on air one of the other 29,999 headteachers currently estimated to be working in UK schools, but that day is not today

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@yougov.co.uk 'In the event of a full‑scale war between Israel and Iran, which side, if either, do you think the UK should back?'

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'Richard Hermer, the government’s most senior legal officer, is said to have raised concerns internally about the legality of joining a bombing campaign against Iran.' www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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'The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) did not say that Iran was building nuclear weapons in its report, the UN watchdog's Directorate General said.' www.cnbctv18.com/world/iaea-c...

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I see GMB have Priti Patel on to talk about Israel and Iran. Which Priti Patel I hear you ask? This one? www.theguardian.com/politics/201... It's as tedious as it's predictable itv.

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Priti Patel, who resigned as a minister over secret Israel trip, thinks we should be joing the war against Iran. Fancy that. PA: "Patel said the Conservative party would support the UK government in joining the military fight against Iran if it was deemed necessary"

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@mrjamesob.bsky.social respect for the elderly should not normally be contingent upon the participation or otherwise in WWII and other countries do it much better than us. theweek.com/articles/462...

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The excruciating HS2 farce sums up what happens when you vote for unserious people - who bang on brainlessly about sovereignty and control - but aren’t up to the hard yards of actually governing and taking responsibility. Years of unrelenting uselessness. liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/375...

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Today's 'Strong Message Here' (Armando Ianucci and Marina Hyde for Helen Lewis) #BBCR4 was on 'delivering for ordinary people'. But Labour 'delivers for working people', while the Tories claimed to 'deliver for the British People'. Are they the same people?

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The Scottish Languages Bill (2025) has PASSED. Scots is now an official language of Scotland, alongside and equal to Gaelic and English. A huge thanks to every activist, supporter and speaker who have fought so hard 🎉🥳🍾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Netanyahu began this war with his attack on Iran. In the process, he sabotaged US-Iran negotiations on nuclear issues and assassinated Ali Shamkhani, Iran’s lead nuclear negotiator. The US must not be dragged into another illegal Netanyahu war – either militarily or financially.

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THE AMERICAN PEOPLE MUST STAND FIRM. We must not be dragged into Netanyahu’s illegal war against Iran.

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Fire crews are stretched thin as a result of Trump’s illegal National Guard deployment. He’s pulled personnel from critical firefighting missions just to stage his political theater. @calfire.bsky.social is stepping in to fill the gaps, but this is senseless and dangerous.

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Labour pushes on with 'catastrophic' disability benefit cuts: 'The government is just not listening' www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

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The British government spends less on social care than most W European countries and yet.. "The bill will cut personal independence payments (Pips) for more than 800,000 people with disabilities, as well as carers’ support for 150,000 people who care for them." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Former President Barack Obama issued a warning about the future of American democracy, while speaking at an event in Connecticut. Obama cautioned that the country is “dangerously close” to normalizing behavior “consistent with autocracies.”

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