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Reform UK’s ‘British DOGE’ - Led by 28 year old entrepreneur Nathanial Fried - There are 5 members - Businessman Arron Banks is an adviser - Launched at Kent County Council today with Zia Yusuf - Team will visit all Reform UK led councils to identify ‘wasteful spending’ @lbc.co.uk

breaking police advice and idly speculating about Liverpool... unfortunately it seems all too familiar to me. Too many drivers think if they beep their horn they can carry on going forward, eg this lady who joined a marathon route www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl... 1/

A new faction has emerged from the shadows to protect humanity from potential threats... and identified YOU as their latest target. Watchtower by @kinggathcreations.bsky.social: coming to #Starfield on May 20. beth.games/4jAjc3Y

Timely speech by the doctor this week ❤️ no spoilers till after BBC 1 airing #doctorwho

So now what? There is a fightback against reform, so particularly if you're not aligned to a particular party you can sign up with @hopenothate.org.uk to join the fight secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/157246/...

One of things these local elections shows is having first past the post is a terrible system.Cons scrapped the use of AV for mayoral elections thinking it would help them, I wonder if labour will see that having the left vote split between green/lib Dems/labour is a case to bring it back #ukPolitics

Top notch #doctorWho today, watch it before you see the spoilers! Right up there with 73 yards

I've written to British Transport Police asking for clarity on the specific changes they've made to their policy following the Supreme Court ruling. With EHRC guidance still pending, it's vital we understand how these decisions were made and what they mean in practice.

The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.

Keir Starmer used to be a human rights lawyer, for heaven's sake. He of all people should understand how cruel and inhumane his government's new fetish is. The fact that he and the #Labour Party are doing it anyway tells you all you need to know about his, and their courage. Monstrous cowardice. 🥀

it would be a big shame if this whistleblower form for people offering treatment to trans kids got overwhelmed with false reports www.hhs.gov/protect-kids... more info: www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/04/admi...

won't somebody think of the statues. Lazy lazy reporting by the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I am increasingly disappointed that the concerns of the #LGBTQ+ community over what the Supreme Court judgement means for them are not yet being addressed. I have written to the Government asking them to make clear how trans and non binary rights will be protected.

Statement from us on today's ruling: "As LGBT+ Liberal Democrats... we don't think Britain is the sort of country where people should have to show their 'papers, please' in order to use the loo. ...we do not support efforts to legislate in ignorance to enforce conformity." 🔶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🧡

I love that #f1 in the pub is a thing!

the devil in me would love to interview candidates like Claude does #TheApprentice

Spot on from Judith Butler. The threat to young people's wellbeing doesn't come from trans people - it comes from parents and politicians who won't accept LGBTQ children for who they are.

I'm way behind the curve here, but I'm slowly working through the #AssassinsCreed games. Was expecting a jolt going from Syndicate to the reboot of Origins, but actually having a blast! Loved going round London (as a Londoner) but great to have a whole new era to explore

I dont follow the markets (or CNN) to make sense of this metric but it feels pretty wild

Forgot I was on a phone call about council tax Them: What band are you in Me: Erm, The Charlatans Them: Your council tax band? 😬

Senior Tories and big landlords discuss ways to thwart renters’ rights bill Exclusive from @kiranstacey.bsky.social Meeting hosted by shadow housing minister for estate agents and landlords prompted accusations of collusion www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Was thinking about ChatGPT images feel so worthless and something occurred to me. I am not a trained artist (not fishing here!), but I love making pictures of family—in part bc of the process, but also the reaction they engender. If I pressed a button they’d look better but…they’d have zero value.

I hate this shit. I hope none of you are poisoning your brains with it. God help us all.

unsurprising. Lawson's had a mare so far this season and not settled. And Yuki has been flying! Absolutely deserves a seat at the top table. Even more competition at the front now #F1

🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal: