Mike Walsh #fbpe

Major Donor to Reform U.K. Party Sold Weapons Parts to Russian Supplier The aerospace company H.R. Smith Group was an early backer of the party after Nigel Farage became leader. Reform has faced criticism over comments seen as supporting Moscow. Nigel Farage at an even…

Major Donor to Reform U.K. Party Sold Weapons Parts to Russian Supplier

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There was £100k from subsidiary company Techtest in May 2019 and then £50k (not mentioned in the article) from parent company HR Smith group in May 2024.

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What we know about White House plans for an 'Arc de Trump' The Paris-inspired proposed monument in Washington DC is meant to commemorate the US 250th anniversary.

Vanity, vanity, all is vanity.
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Not a drag queen!

JD Vance dismisses Young Republicans who in a group chat said "I love Hitler" and joked about slavery and rape as "a bunch of kids" who "told stupid jokes" and adds that "most of the stupid things I did when I was a teenager and young adult, they're not on the internet."

Gary Neville has fallen into the same trap that caught out Gary Lineker Hubristic pundit overestimated the value of his opinions in another clumsy foray into the realms of culture and politics

This paper attacks both Gary Lineker and Gary Neville for pointing out and saying the things we all expect our main stream press to point out and make an issue of. Our new world where our ethics come from celebrities because our press just do propaganda
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Denmark is donating €147 million to boost Ukraine’s combat capabilities as part of its 27th military aid package. The funds will go toward naval support for Ukraine’s fleet, tank maintenance, €53 million specifically for training and education of Ukrainian soldiers, fuel and rehabilitation support.

Labour has a green problem

When I said we weren't here to be disappointed with Labour but to replace them. I meant it.

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The news coverage of this moment is not about what is happening in the world.

Rachel Reeves has acknowledged what previous governments refused to admit.

Brexit has left deep, lasting damage to the British economy, driving up costs and stalling growth. The Chancellor now says it is partly to blame for the black hole in November’s Budget.

The reckoning has begun.

The new edition of @bylinetimes.bsky.social goes to the printers tomorrow.

And we go where others fear to tread…

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Yes, although it's not a new phenomenon, selective listening and speaking to control a narrative has always been practiced, as Madsen Pirie (not someone I agree with generally) said in Micropolitics 1988 "truth is often silenced by force".

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

”You know, to just be grossly generalistic, you could put half of Trump's supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables. They're racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic – you name it. And unfortunately, there are people like that. And he has lifted them up.”
-- H

Excess deaths are going to climb. Not just from hunger, but loneliness, and the fact that meal deliveries are wellness checks that can troubleshoot issues before they become dangerous ones.

It certainly feels like the Labour government is about to transition to the next phase of the Brexit debate by publicly acknowledging the damage it's done to the economy.

Starmer is due to say it. Streeting already has.

This is not the start of reversing Brexit, but placing blame where it's due.

Polanski is talking nonsense about wealth taxes.

Greens who want to save the world by destroying britain

As if they keep writing all these headlines - and our membership numbers and polling just keeps shooting up. 🚀

Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!

Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.

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Boris Johnson, "My job was to deliver on the mandate of the people and to get Brexit done"

"In 2016, Margaret Thatcher would have been on the side of leaving the EU"

His expression shows that he doesn't believe what he's saying 🤷‍♂️

Banks step up lobbying over threat of Reeves tax hikes The gap between the tax burden on British banks and their international rivals is widening, even before the imposition of any further levies in next month's budget, according to a report seen by Sky N...

UK banks oppose tax rise.

Falsely claim to be paying 46.4% tax rate.

The PwC generated number includes PAYE, employee national insurance which is paid by workers. VAT which is borne by customers.

it is extrapolated from a sample, can't be verified

Why do media reports not expose this sham claim?

Academic axed from Labour conference panel for criticising energy policy Sustainability expert was told panellists discussing North Sea oil and gas were meant to ‘agree entirely’ with each other

“I used to think cancellation was for culture wars and comedians, not economists. But point out that North Sea oil doesn’t cut UK energy bills, and suddenly you’re censored”
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Another species officially declared extinct

Curlew Crescent, Beverley, is the only Curlew I've ever seen.
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Exclusive: Greens Plan To 'Overtake Tories And Replace Labour' As Support Surges The party has also seen its membership break through 100,000 for the first time.

Keep it up, folks!

Together - hope is here!

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Who's fault is it?

People had to complain to get Polanski an interview.

Weird nobody has to beg the BBC to give Farage airtime.

I mean, it's not actually weird. We all know what it is and why it happens.

Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK The tougher rules will come in force in January as part of wider plans to cut immigration.

Looks like migrants will be brighter and better than members and supporters of Reform.
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Russia opens new criminal case against exiled Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday it had opened a criminal case against exiled Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky, accusing him of creating a "terrorist organisation" and of plotting to violently seize power.

I thought Putin would be pleased someone else had finally understood his vision of Russia.
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Reform councillor suspended amid investigation into ‘lewd remarks’ A Reform UK councillor has been suspended amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct following a complaint by “several women”.

❓ Protecting women and girls?

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/reform-councillor-suspended-amid-misconduct-allegations-from-331118/

Karma isn’t dead yet.

Imagine being mad you didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize while you’re busy stirring up Civil War in your own country.

Wild honeybees now officially listed as endangered in the EU The wild cousins of beehive honeybees are disappearing – here’s why that matters

Wild honeybees have been officially listed as endangered in the EU – the first time their decline has been formally recognised.

Dr Arrigo Moro tells us why their survival matters for biodiversity, agriculture, and food security. ⤵️

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