Josey
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Writer, gamer, dog mom. Lurker rather than poster. She/her
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The ability to pour hundreds of millions of pounds into a loss-making TV channel, bent on wrenching British politics sharply to the right, is yet another of the ways in which extreme wealth is trying to remake UK democracy.
It needs to be part of any serious conversation about political funding.
It needs to be part of any serious conversation about political funding.
New GB News accounts are out. Here are their losses to date. Or "spent political donations" if you prefer
October 2, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The ability to pour hundreds of millions of pounds into a loss-making TV channel, bent on wrenching British politics sharply to the right, is yet another of the ways in which extreme wealth is trying to remake UK democracy.
It needs to be part of any serious conversation about political funding.
It needs to be part of any serious conversation about political funding.
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Let rivers be wild 🌊 Rivers should have space to wind, wander and flow naturally. By #restoring habitats, and bringing back natural ecosystem engineers like beavers, we can help more life thrive. This #WorldRiversDay, let’s give our rivers the freedom to flourish. 💦
September 27, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Let rivers be wild 🌊 Rivers should have space to wind, wander and flow naturally. By #restoring habitats, and bringing back natural ecosystem engineers like beavers, we can help more life thrive. This #WorldRiversDay, let’s give our rivers the freedom to flourish. 💦
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A colourful end to the day here in Glastonbury. It was worth the walk I think. Now it is time for a glass of wine 🍷
September 26, 2026 at 6:53 PM
A colourful end to the day here in Glastonbury. It was worth the walk I think. Now it is time for a glass of wine 🍷
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The Rhine is in uncharted territory. Normal flow where it enters the Netherlands is around 1,500 m³/s in September. Now it's well below 600 m³/s... and still going down.
September 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The Rhine is in uncharted territory. Normal flow where it enters the Netherlands is around 1,500 m³/s in September. Now it's well below 600 m³/s... and still going down.
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Train stations are often undervalued & underused community assets. Love to see them being used in this way.
“We have noticed incredible amounts of wildlife, bees particularly. Honeybees, solitary bees, butterflies. That has changed a lot, we have seen the return of hedgehogs, we have slowworms.”
“We have noticed incredible amounts of wildlife, bees particularly. Honeybees, solitary bees, butterflies. That has changed a lot, we have seen the return of hedgehogs, we have slowworms.”
‘It’s transformed the village’: the volunteers greening up Britain’s train stations
Exclusive: Five gardening teams shortlisted for Royal Horticultural Society’s new Railway Stations in Bloom award
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Train stations are often undervalued & underused community assets. Love to see them being used in this way.
“We have noticed incredible amounts of wildlife, bees particularly. Honeybees, solitary bees, butterflies. That has changed a lot, we have seen the return of hedgehogs, we have slowworms.”
“We have noticed incredible amounts of wildlife, bees particularly. Honeybees, solitary bees, butterflies. That has changed a lot, we have seen the return of hedgehogs, we have slowworms.”
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Restoring balance on Autumn Equinox. Images taken this morning here in Glastonbury. Happy Equinox to everyone. #autumn#autumnequinox#mabon
September 23, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Restoring balance on Autumn Equinox. Images taken this morning here in Glastonbury. Happy Equinox to everyone. #autumn#autumnequinox#mabon
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With solar roofs on large car parks, #France generates as much electricity as 10 nuclear power stations, whilst at the same time protecting cars from the scorching heat #ActOnClimate #SolarPower #ClimateActionNow
September 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM
With solar roofs on large car parks, #France generates as much electricity as 10 nuclear power stations, whilst at the same time protecting cars from the scorching heat #ActOnClimate #SolarPower #ClimateActionNow
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He does this every time. Maybe he's trying to wish it into reality.
But the truth is, Russia chose to invade Ukraine four and a half years ago. Every day since then, they have chosen to continue it.
The day they choose otherwise is the day the war will end.
But the truth is, Russia chose to invade Ukraine four and a half years ago. Every day since then, they have chosen to continue it.
The day they choose otherwise is the day the war will end.
September 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM
He does this every time. Maybe he's trying to wish it into reality.
But the truth is, Russia chose to invade Ukraine four and a half years ago. Every day since then, they have chosen to continue it.
The day they choose otherwise is the day the war will end.
But the truth is, Russia chose to invade Ukraine four and a half years ago. Every day since then, they have chosen to continue it.
The day they choose otherwise is the day the war will end.
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When Nigel Farage said Durham would show the country how a Reform government would look. He was right.
An absolute shambles.
An absolute shambles.
September 16, 2026 at 12:55 PM
When Nigel Farage said Durham would show the country how a Reform government would look. He was right.
An absolute shambles.
An absolute shambles.
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Anyone know why a newspaper owned by the Fourth Lord Rothermere, who inherited a fortune from the Third Lord Rothermere, who inherited his money from the Second Lord Rothermere, who inherited it from the First Lord Rothermere, is so strongly opposed to inheritance tax?
September 14, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Anyone know why a newspaper owned by the Fourth Lord Rothermere, who inherited a fortune from the Third Lord Rothermere, who inherited his money from the Second Lord Rothermere, who inherited it from the First Lord Rothermere, is so strongly opposed to inheritance tax?
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If Russia stops fighting, Russian aggression and genocide of Ukrainians ends. If Ukrainians stop fighting, Russian extermination of Ukrainians and the destruction of the Ukrainian nation will be realized.
Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
September 14, 2026 at 6:38 AM
If Russia stops fighting, Russian aggression and genocide of Ukrainians ends. If Ukrainians stop fighting, Russian extermination of Ukrainians and the destruction of the Ukrainian nation will be realized.
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Not so smug about the believability of them continuing to build Jurassic Parks now are we
September 13, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Not so smug about the believability of them continuing to build Jurassic Parks now are we
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Take a seat and admire the view. This morning was just incredible here in Glastonbury. Intense colour that started well before sunrise. I took quite a few so will post more later. When I see intense colour like this, I tend to rush around & panic that I can't be in ten different places all at once 😂
September 10, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Take a seat and admire the view. This morning was just incredible here in Glastonbury. Intense colour that started well before sunrise. I took quite a few so will post more later. When I see intense colour like this, I tend to rush around & panic that I can't be in ten different places all at once 😂
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Avalon Dawn. Another colourful sunrise photo from this morning's beautiful morning on Glastonbury Tor.
September 9, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Avalon Dawn. Another colourful sunrise photo from this morning's beautiful morning on Glastonbury Tor.
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Discworld QOTD, from Men at Arms
September 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Men at Arms
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It was a beautiful start to the week in Glastonbury. Photo taken at sunrise from St Michael's tower on Glastonbury Tor.
September 7, 2026 at 7:41 AM
It was a beautiful start to the week in Glastonbury. Photo taken at sunrise from St Michael's tower on Glastonbury Tor.
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📌 ICYMI: Lest we forget — the key roles of James Orr, Nathan Cofnas, Toby Young and the Free Speech Union in the persecution of Jason Arday
One of this month’s most-read stories.
One of this month’s most-read stories.
The Peter Thiel-Linked Race Science Network that Penetrated Cambridge University and Targeted Jason Arday
The media's coverage of the academic's life was fuelled by the campaign of an established far-right network
bylinetimes.com
September 6, 2026 at 9:06 AM
📌 ICYMI: Lest we forget — the key roles of James Orr, Nathan Cofnas, Toby Young and the Free Speech Union in the persecution of Jason Arday
One of this month’s most-read stories.
One of this month’s most-read stories.
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Seems the difference between ‘protestors’ and ‘terrorists’ is that protestors wear balaclavas while terrorists hold placards.
September 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Seems the difference between ‘protestors’ and ‘terrorists’ is that protestors wear balaclavas while terrorists hold placards.
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After James Orr was filmed by undercover reporters, Cambridge University has told the Guardian that it "is looking into these matters".
What about the other extensive concerns raised about Orr, Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge, by Byline Times?
What about the other extensive concerns raised about Orr, Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge, by Byline Times?
September 4, 2026 at 10:43 PM
After James Orr was filmed by undercover reporters, Cambridge University has told the Guardian that it "is looking into these matters".
What about the other extensive concerns raised about Orr, Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge, by Byline Times?
What about the other extensive concerns raised about Orr, Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge, by Byline Times?
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Question to the Pro’s on
#Naftogaz vs #Russia:
Why can’t we use a similar approach and allow #Ukraine to sue Russia for war damages and seize the frozen assets in #Belgium?
@umland.eurosky.social
@nicolange.bsky.social
@nicolastenzer.bsky.social
@hofreiter.bsky.social
@kajakallas.bsky.social
#Naftogaz vs #Russia:
Why can’t we use a similar approach and allow #Ukraine to sue Russia for war damages and seize the frozen assets in #Belgium?
@umland.eurosky.social
@nicolange.bsky.social
@nicolastenzer.bsky.social
@hofreiter.bsky.social
@kajakallas.bsky.social
Norway seizes Russian research vessel at request of Ukraine’s Naftogaz
On Aug. 31, a Norwegian court ordered the arrest of the Professor Molchanov as part of efforts to recover $4.22 billion that Russia owes the Ukrainian energy company.
On Aug. 31, a Norwegian court ordered the arrest of the Professor Molchanov as part of efforts to recover $4.22 billion that Russia owes the Ukrainian energy company.
Norway seizes Russian research vessel at request of Ukraine’s Naftogaz
Norwegian authorities have seized the Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov (IMO: 8010348) at the request of Naftogaz, Ukraine’s state energy company.
theins.press
September 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Question to the Pro’s on
#Naftogaz vs #Russia:
Why can’t we use a similar approach and allow #Ukraine to sue Russia for war damages and seize the frozen assets in #Belgium?
@umland.eurosky.social
@nicolange.bsky.social
@nicolastenzer.bsky.social
@hofreiter.bsky.social
@kajakallas.bsky.social
#Naftogaz vs #Russia:
Why can’t we use a similar approach and allow #Ukraine to sue Russia for war damages and seize the frozen assets in #Belgium?
@umland.eurosky.social
@nicolange.bsky.social
@nicolastenzer.bsky.social
@hofreiter.bsky.social
@kajakallas.bsky.social
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A real test now of the media's appetite for Cambridge professors and their ethics.
September 3, 2026 at 7:23 PM
A real test now of the media's appetite for Cambridge professors and their ethics.
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James Orr who features in the report by Channel 4 News on Reform's political donations has been the subject of another investigation 👇 by @bylinetimes.bsky.social
A six-month investigation by Byline Times reveals that with the support of Palantir's Peter Thiel, Reform's policy chief James Orr has used the University of Cambridge as a student recruitment ground for a hard-right, theocratic political project aimed at bolstering talent in Farage’s party
Palantir Co-Founder Peter Thiel and Reform UK's Cambridge University Recruitment Pipeline Project Revealed
The world-renowned academic institution has nothing to say in response to a six-month investigation by Byline Times raising serious concerns about the safeguarding of students and foreign influence at...
bylinetimes.com
September 4, 2026 at 6:14 AM
James Orr who features in the report by Channel 4 News on Reform's political donations has been the subject of another investigation 👇 by @bylinetimes.bsky.social
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The stairs to Avalon. Taken at sunrise on Glastonbury Tor (yesterday's photo but forgot to post it).
August 31, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The stairs to Avalon. Taken at sunrise on Glastonbury Tor (yesterday's photo but forgot to post it).
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Oligarchs need to be taxed back to humility.
Destruction of East India Company Gives US Lawmakers a Blueprint for Confronting Big Tech: Historian | Common Dreams
Historian warns of unchecked power in Big Tech firms, drawing parallels to British East India Company. US lawmakers urged to rein in tech giants.
www.commondreams.org
August 30, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Oligarchs need to be taxed back to humility.
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'Celestial Crown' This morning's image from Glastonbury Tor. A sunrise that kept on giving and eventually produced these amazing rays above St Michael's tower.
August 30, 2026 at 7:56 AM
'Celestial Crown' This morning's image from Glastonbury Tor. A sunrise that kept on giving and eventually produced these amazing rays above St Michael's tower.