Thread 49 Starmer - Cóż to jest 5 milionów funtów między przyjaciółmi

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LiW thread would explode into a million little pieces!

We are getting the same about Rhun ap Iorwerth. He used iron Jones’ for a while as a professional name when he was a journalist because media bosses struggled with his real one (it’s Rhun ap Iorwerth Jones as per birth certificate). Now every single post has somebody har-de-har-ing and calling him Ron Jones. It’s being presented as dishonesty and false Welshness. Telling that’s all they have on him really…

I drink both tea and coffee and I have a most excellent Assam broken leaf delivered from Tea Makers of London for my first cup every day. Affordable indulgences (like my fancy olive oil from Citizens of Soil).
*neither of these are sponsored ads 😂

There's quite a few random bot accounts for some completely non political subjects (Meghan markle. Princess Di) that have recently pivoted to echoing similar but boosting ZP and Farage other non mainstream politicians. Quite easy to do with AI generated scripts

https://nitter.net/danbarker/status/2050938563580121155#m

There was a piece in private eye podcast about the most successful bit of political manoeuvrings was some sort of Facebook game where you had to predict football results. Wins were miniscule but the gain was lots and lots of data for non political users that could then be used to build up networks of potential voters

Yes, I have seen that. You're right, they haven't managed to find any dirt on him so are scrabbling around.

I'm heading to Berlin today, where I will be visiting the Jewish museum amongst other places.
I sat on my hands with the fascist threads hard after seeing Belson, but as far as I'm concerned, anyone who refuses to view history and work to prevent it from repeating is an asshole, and anyone who actively welcomes it can get to fuck.

... and your real posting name is ...?

Have the guts to use it instead of creating one just to bitchplop on this thread.

Starmer on Saturday's march

Image not loading, link to what he said
https://bsky.app/profile/peterwalker99.bsky.social/post/3mlv3lc3jfk2i

Let us focus on the chaos unfolding in the Labour government - this is very serious.

It is very serious indeed

Coffee or tea, and what kind of biscuit if any?

They need reminding of Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson.

We went when we visited Berlin. If you can emerge without crying I’ll be astonished. I recommend the DDR museum too.

MN is playing up

Visiting the Metropolitan police’s command and control special operations room today, Starmer said:

We’re in a fight for the soul of this country, and the Unite the Kingdom march this weekend is a stark reminder of exactly what we are up against. Its organisers are peddling hatred and division, plain and simple.
We will block those coming into the UK who seek to incite hatred and violence. For anyone who sets out to wreak havoc on our streets, to intimidate or threaten anyone, you can expect to face the full force of the law.

My government will always champion peaceful protest but will act decisively against hatred. We all have a responsibility to speak out against those spouting vile divisive views wherever we see it.

We are a country built on decency, fairness and respect, at our best when people from different backgrounds come together in common purpose. That is what we must fight for.

That one is also on the list @BIossomtoes thank you. I shall take tissues.

The images of London are obviously fake and AI. As a deputy head teacher said this morning, there's people of different abilities out there (just as there's pupils of different abilities within the school.).

We all know someone who believes in this shocking manipulation. Unfettered capitalism is shocking misrule done simply for profit.

A new far-right terror attack in the UK has been confirmed in court. Alina Burns, then 18, tried to behead an Iranian refugee who was standing outside a barber's shop in Bristol with an axe

The attack took place on 2 August 2025 but a judge did not rule on 'terrorism connection' until today

https://bsky.app/profile/lizziedearden.bsky.social/post/3mlv7tygcos23

Let us focus on the chaos unfolding in the Labour government - this is very serious.

We'll talk about whatever we want, thank you! You do not get to decide what we talk about, nor how serious or frivolous we can be.

Berlin is on my list of places to visit and on that topic I recommend Tunnel 29 by Helena Merriman as a fantastic read.

What is it with the wind mill obsession

Q: Do you think Starmer is going to survive as prime minster?

TRUMP: It's a tough thing unless he can straighten out immigration, where he's weak, and stop with the windmills all over the place

Two emails already asking for help in the Makerfield by-election.

They kill birds, drive sheep insane, are totally unsightly and can’t be recycled. Is that enough for you.

Golf course. Scotland.

How Trump's loathing for wind turbines started with a Scottish court battle.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15l3knp4xyo?app-referrer=deep-link

@derxa I doubt very much that he had any concerns for the environment, sheep or birds.

I don't think they're unsightly actually. And their contribution to generating energy from 'nothing' is amazing.

As with most things they require careful planning.

‘The RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) has stated that it supports a significant growth in offshore and onshore wind power generation in the UK, provided that it is located and designed to minimise impacts on bird populations. This means avoiding locating turbines close to major migration pathways and important habitats.’

https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-potential-impacts-wind-energy

Shouldnt forget quite how influential the fossil fuel industry is in politics in the UK & US.

If we are focused on environmental impact we shouldn’t overlook Reform’s plan to introduce fracking.

Oh hi @derxa , hope all is well with your sheep?