Bill Bishop

Zack Polanski wears a white poppy as he overlooks remembrance ceremony at the cenotaph

If they only knew how to zoom in, they might just be able to make out the red poppy too....

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Ed Miliband says it is ‘possible’ that UK government should leave X Energy minister says platform’s owner Elon Musk is a ‘dangerous man’ who is part of a ‘global network of right’

The major political parties, broadcasters, and institutions should all leave X.

It's an extremely dangerous disinformation machine, and staying there only legitimises it and the chaotic agenda of the richest man in the world.

Who is a raving fucking lunatic.

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A Hurricane Warning is in effect for all of the islands of the #Azores as Hurricane #Gabrielle moves closer.

Gabrielle is forecast to arrive late Thursday, bringing dangerous winds and heavy rain, with hurricane conditions likely Thursday night into Friday.

#Iberia #Heatwave - a quick look at late afternoon temperatures - 18/08
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While Hottest Day of the Year so far for Gibraltar with 35C recorded (final Max TBC), the heatwave has continued over Spain with temperatures climbing into the 40Cs again.

#Gibraltar - 18/08 - Hottest Day of the Year so far! 🥵🥵

As MeteoGib forecast, temps continued to ramp up today, a hot & sultry day with hazy sunny skies and light W'ly winds flipping E'ly, picking up with a SSW sea breeze later. Max 35.9C at the Airport, with 36.7C on the MeteoGib Weather Station.

Kharkiv right now. Moscovia bombs sleeping families. 4 victims including kids.

Don’t tell me about peace that Putin wants. Do not dare.

Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...

I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...

#Iberia #Spain #Portugal - provisional new June record of 46.6C set for Iberia at the weekend, with the heatwave continuing - 30/06:
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This weekend's extreme heat saw both Spain & Portugal set a new National June Maximum Temperature record.

#Iberia #UK - a look at late afternoon temps (15utc) - 28/06 - as a heatwave sets in across the peninsula and also parts of the UK.
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For Spain, hottest spots so far are Alconchel with a scorching 43.1C and Mérida 42.7C (both in Badajoz), while for Portugal, Alvega at 43.0C and Alvalde 41.7C.

Ever heard of the concept of democracy?

We were dealt a bad hand 9 years ago then left in limbo and excluded from Johnson’s withdrawal agreement. Our Gib Govt has been working hard with counterparts to try and sort out the mess. Let’s hope that finally we can have some closure to the uncertainty.🇬🇮

If Brexity folks start crying crocodile tears about the people of Gibraltar, note that
a) the Gibraltar first minister supports this deal
b) Brexity people sure as hell didn't care how Gibraltar voted in the 2016 Brexit referendum

We were dealt a bad hand 9 years ago then left in limbo and excluded by Johnson’s withdrawal agreement. Our Gib Govt has been working hard with counterparts to try and sort out the mess. Finally we can have some closure to the uncertainty.🇬🇮#Gibraltar

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Greta Thunberg being released...

the internetWorld is gunna explode on this one

c'mon lets make this interview statement Famous!!

The definition of idiocy: flying with #Ryanair more than once.

Polska here we come 🇵🇱

Victory to Qatar.

Poland goes to the polls in second round of close-fought presidential election Win for populist-right candidate Nawrocki will further political deadlock that has hampered Tusk’s government

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Come on you Goonerettes

UK signs £3.4bn deal to cede sovereignty over Chagos Islands to Mauritius Starmer says there’s ‘no alternative’ and defends cost, saying it is ‘part and parcel of using Britain’s reach to keep us safe at home’

People forcibly removed from their homeland over 50 years ago are denied the basic human right of self-determination as enshrined in the UN Constitution. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

#Gibraltar #Weather - 22/05
A sunny day to come and a hot day with temperatures cranking up again, and expected to be the warmest day of the year so far, although a sea breeze picking up through this afternoon should help bring some relief to the heat.

28C, possibly warmer with UV ☀️Very High

Village where Israelis and Palestinians live together to promote peace faces planned tax on funds Unique community in Israel appeals to UK for support after Knesset’s proposed 80% tax on its funding

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

Fishing equates to 0.03% of UK GDP. Seems that it’s a national obsession for news editors to lead on this issue. #UKEUDeal #Reset #Trade #Brexit

Centrist Nicuşor Dan on course to win Romanian election with 99% of votes counted Results show Bucharest mayor taking 54.2% of vote in presidential race, with far-right rival George Simion on 45.8%

Good news for your Monday morning. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

European 'green' investment funds hold billions in major fossil fuel companies
Combined stakes held in the big five western oil firms, Q4 2024, $bn

TotalEnergies $6.7bn
Shell $5.3bn
ExxonMobil $3.5bn
Chevron $1.9bn
BP $1.3bn

Guardian graphic. Source: Voxeurope/LSEG Data & Analysis

What a speech.

Leaked recording reveals top Tory knew of flaws in post-Brexit plan to return illegal migrants In response tonight, the Tories insisted that Chris Philp was not saying the Tories did not have a plan for how to handle asylum seekers post Brexit.

Oh.
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I’m the only stranger in the village.

After due consideration, having weighed up the relevant evidence, assessed the balance of arguments and gamed the likely implications, I have reached the conclusion that Keir Starmer can fuck off from a great height.