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Michael Butlin

@michaelbutlin.bsky.social

LibDem Cllr South Twickenham 50yr IT experience 20yr Reserve Forces Pro EU Palestine Ukraine Renewable Energy

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Not surprising

26.02.2026 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is she an idiot or intentionally spreading fake claims?

26.02.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3
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Harvard professor Larry Summers resigning after Epstein revelations Larry Summers, the former Harvard University president whose personal relationship to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein caused him to step back from teaching duties last fall, will retire from hi...

Larry Summers, the former Harvard University president whose personal relationship to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein caused him to step back from teaching duties last fall, will retire from his university professorship and all other faculty appointments at the end of the year.

25.02.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 10
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Occupy Democrats on X: "BREAKING: Republican Thomas Massie brings down the roof during a House speech on Epstein and slams Kash Patel for his Olympics partying: "It's fine to be proud of this country, but we should be proud of this country because we have a system of justice that works!" He then https://t.co/dDMdubHqTt" / X BREAKING: Republican Thomas Massie brings down the roof during a House speech on Epstein and slams Kash Patel for his Olympics partying

x.com/i/status/202...

Interesting

25.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There's essentially no way this can be a mistake. This information had to be purposely removed from the Epstein files-in violation of the law-to protect Trump

Pam Bondi's DOJ is undoubtedly complicit in a cover up

25.02.2026 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1196    πŸ” 569    πŸ’¬ 47    πŸ“Œ 11
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Hundreds of American nurses choose Canada over the U.S. under Trump More than 1,000 American nurses have successfully applied for licensure in British Columbia since April, a massive increase over prior years.

β€œThe Millers are part of a new surge of American nurses, doctors, and other health care workers moving to Canada, and specifically British Columbia, where more than 1,000 U.S.-trained nurses have been approved to work since April.”

25.02.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 216    πŸ” 96    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 11

New Democratic TV ad just dropped:

25.02.2026 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 351    πŸ” 87    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 6
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The bravest person in Congress is Democratic Rep. Al Green. He always speaks truth to power as he did last night during the fascist State of the union holding up a sign to Trump's face that read "BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES!" He was ejected from the State of the Union for daring to defy Trump!

25.02.2026 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1422    πŸ” 388    πŸ’¬ 63    πŸ“Œ 22
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Epstein files: transparent, incompetent or a cover-up? Despite the Trump administration’s claims, the Epstein scandal is not over because victims have not received justice and most of the files have not been released, writes Kiran Moodley.

Epstein files: transparent, incompetent or a cover-up?

Despite the Trump administration’s claims, the Epstein scandal is not over because victims have not received justice and most of the files have not been released, writes Kiran Moodley.

πŸ“© Read the full newsletter:

23.02.2026 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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Watch: Les Wexner’s lawyer tells him β€˜I’ll f---ing kill you’ if you say too much at Epstein hearing Counsel for 88-year-old tycoon overheard on hot mic whispering to client to dumb down answers to questions from members of congress

Watch: Les Wexner’s lawyer tells him β€˜I’ll f---ing kill you’ if you say too much at Epstein hearing

Counsel for 88-year-old tycoon overheard on hot mic whispering to client to dumb down answers to questions from members of congress

www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026...

23.02.2026 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

BREAKING NEWS πŸš¨πŸ—žοΈ : Epstein hid secret files in storage units across US. Pedophile paid private detectives to remove equipment from his home in apparent attempt to thwart investigators, @telegraph.co.uk can reveal.

23.02.2026 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alarming news from the Dilly detention center in Texas, where children and their mothers are being held: Young teenage girls are take to a separate so called "Blue Butterfly Zone" where nobody can see them, no contact. "Bue Butterfly" is also the name of a book by Epstein survivor Juliette Bryant 2

23.02.2026 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4

If we're to give every child the opportunity to reach their full potential we must prioritise our investments in services for special educational needs and disabilities. We need to streamline the process for accessing support so that every one can get the help they need, when they need it.

23.02.2026 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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23.02.2026 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

When we topple the Trump regime we should claw back every dime his family pilfers from the U.S. Treasury. Include all the fines & restitution he allowed fraudsters to get out of paying via corrupt pardons. Costing Americans billions. Stop MAGA now.

20.02.2026 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4715    πŸ” 1129    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Remember: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.

They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.

It's up to us to make sure Trump and MAGA Republicans pay for them during the midterms, too.

20.02.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2075    πŸ” 480    πŸ’¬ 84    πŸ“Œ 24
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Ukraine-Protest bei Olympia: Russische Athletin setzt Zeichen gegen Moskau Vor die Wahl gestellt, fΓΌr welches Team sie bei der ErΓΆffnungszeremonie der Olympischen Winterspiele das Namensschild tragen wolle, hat sich Anastasia Kutscherowa fΓΌr das der Ukraine entschieden. Die in Mailand lebende Russin spricht am zweiten Todestag von Alexej Nawalny ΓΌber ihre Protestaktion gegen Moskau.

Ukraine-Protest bei Olympia: Russische Athletin setzt Zeichen gegen Moskau https://lvz.de

17.02.2026 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund has secured funding until March 2028. This will give more security to the many families relying on the scheme to support adopted children.

I called for security for this funding in May last year, so it is great to see that this has been recognised

14.02.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Potholes, potholes & more potholes…

I’ve asked the county council to come to Cheltenham for a public meeting to talk about what they’re doing to improve road maintenance. In the meantime, let me know areas that need attention in the comments below or by emailing max.wilkinson.mp@parliament.uk

14.02.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Improving rail services in Torbay, challenges with the Police and support for children at school were among the issues that were raised at my recent surgery in Paignton. If I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out - you can email steve.darling.mp@parliament.uk or call 07908 349347

14.02.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A varied week as the MP for #Guildford and our villages.

From the House of Commons to HMP Send, I've been working hard for our constituency. Here are some of my highlights...

15.02.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Somerset farmers battle worsening flood crisis - Farmers Weekly Somerset farmers are fighting to save crops and livestock after weeks of relentless rain left large swathes of the Levels underwater, cutting off access
15.02.2026 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I spoke in the House about the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai, and the threats to Hong Kongers across the UK and in our area. We must stand up for freedom, and the safety of our friends, allies and in many cases our neighbours. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove #Westminster #Parliament

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15.02.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There is no 'uncritical embracing', I repeatedly state that we need to be sure the safety benefits translate from the US experience.

The risk of being killed on the roads is exactly the sort of transport issue my constituents face, so I'm very interested in the potential of the tech.

15.02.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK government considering increase in defence spending The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.

We do need to urgently increase defence spending and it's good that the PM is finally realising it.

He should adopt the @libdems.org.uk proposal for defence bonds to generate Β£20bn over the next two years.

A serious plan to get the cash boost our armed forces need.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

16.02.2026 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to have @libdemdaisy.bsky.social join me, Bill, Jane Ann and @willierennie.bsky.social for canvassing in St Andrews on Saturday.

16.02.2026 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fury as Scots wait up to 5 years for hearing tests EXCLUSIVE: The SNP Government has been accused of shelving an independent report on how to improve hearing services - with Scots facing long waits for appointments as a result.

After a 91-year-old constituent contacted me about being unable to get a hearing test, I looked further into the scale of the problem. This article highlights just how serious the situation has become.

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16.02.2026 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If this country was truly β€œpro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.

The right-wing agenda isn’t about β€œlife.”

It’s about control.

15.02.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 27440    πŸ” 7370    πŸ’¬ 785    πŸ“Œ 348

You are a silly little individual

16.02.2026 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Russian drone operator from the elite β€œRubikon” unit has defected to Ukraine, according to an interview published by the Ukrainian intelligence project β€œI Want to Live.” Miroslav Simonov said he underwent UAV training in Russia, was deployed near Kupyansk, and later crossed to Ukrainian positions.

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