Lee Porte
@leeporte.co.uk
Systems geek that rides motorcycles with a penchant for experimentation
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Because we definitely don't need people who understand Global Challenges and Global Development
Challenges and Conflict, Security and Development, do we 🙄
Challenges and Conflict, Security and Development, do we 🙄
No worries ...
- Social Anthropology with
Development
- Anthropology and
Sociology of Medicine
(BMed Sci)
- Social Policy and Law
- Africa and International
Development
- Global Challenges and
Global Development
Challenges -online suite
- Conflict, Security and
Development (f/t and p/t
routes)
- Social Anthropology with
Development
- Anthropology and
Sociology of Medicine
(BMed Sci)
- Social Policy and Law
- Africa and International
Development
- Global Challenges and
Global Development
Challenges -online suite
- Conflict, Security and
Development (f/t and p/t
routes)
September 18, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Because we definitely don't need people who understand Global Challenges and Global Development
Challenges and Conflict, Security and Development, do we 🙄
Challenges and Conflict, Security and Development, do we 🙄
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"Finally grasp the nettle and bring not just water but every critical asset that this country has, from data to health to housing, where people need it, under our control, owned by us" 🔥🔥🔥
@labourlewis.bsky.social says we need public ownership to tackle the risks facing this country
@labourlewis.bsky.social says we need public ownership to tackle the risks facing this country
September 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
"Finally grasp the nettle and bring not just water but every critical asset that this country has, from data to health to housing, where people need it, under our control, owned by us" 🔥🔥🔥
@labourlewis.bsky.social says we need public ownership to tackle the risks facing this country
@labourlewis.bsky.social says we need public ownership to tackle the risks facing this country
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Lifestyle buyers of farmland have fallen to 11 per cent as farmer purchases hit a seven-year high.
Inheritance tax changes for farmers have intended impact
New figures show agricultural inheritance tax changes brought in by Rachel Reeves are having the intended impact.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
September 14, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Lifestyle buyers of farmland have fallen to 11 per cent as farmer purchases hit a seven-year high.
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If any journalists reporting on tech-startups or financial shenanigans want to contact me, I think I have a story about a soon-to-IPO company possibly screwing over its early employees.
September 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM
If any journalists reporting on tech-startups or financial shenanigans want to contact me, I think I have a story about a soon-to-IPO company possibly screwing over its early employees.
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just stop oil protesters got five years in jail for *planning* to do this to the M25.
Masked protesters block access at Port of Dover
Masked protesters block access at Port of Dover
Masked protesters are preventing traffic from going in and out of the Port of Dover.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 5, 2026 at 10:16 AM
just stop oil protesters got five years in jail for *planning* to do this to the M25.
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Reform’s response to the Channel 4 doc: “Reform UK has a robust vetting process for prospective donors approved by the Electoral Commission.”
The Electoral Commission’s riposte: “The Electoral Commission has not approved the donor vetting process for Reform, or any other party.”
The Electoral Commission’s riposte: “The Electoral Commission has not approved the donor vetting process for Reform, or any other party.”
September 4, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Reform’s response to the Channel 4 doc: “Reform UK has a robust vetting process for prospective donors approved by the Electoral Commission.”
The Electoral Commission’s riposte: “The Electoral Commission has not approved the donor vetting process for Reform, or any other party.”
The Electoral Commission’s riposte: “The Electoral Commission has not approved the donor vetting process for Reform, or any other party.”
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So it looks like Reform policy chief James Orr has straight up broken the law here.
It's also exactly the same crime Farage has been accused of re: George Cottrell donating via his mother and which Parliament is currently investigating.
It's also exactly the same crime Farage has been accused of re: George Cottrell donating via his mother and which Parliament is currently investigating.
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
channel4news.substack.com
September 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
So it looks like Reform policy chief James Orr has straight up broken the law here.
It's also exactly the same crime Farage has been accused of re: George Cottrell donating via his mother and which Parliament is currently investigating.
It's also exactly the same crime Farage has been accused of re: George Cottrell donating via his mother and which Parliament is currently investigating.
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Meta has got a bit of a PR problem with its new product. Not only are Zuckerberg’s new glasses creepy, they’re also not very good
✏️ Matt Muir
✏️ Matt Muir
I can’t help noticing that you seem to be wearing pervert glasses
Meta has got a bit of a PR problem with its new product. Not only are Zuckerberg’s new glasses creepy, they’re also not very good
buff.ly
July 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Meta has got a bit of a PR problem with its new product. Not only are Zuckerberg’s new glasses creepy, they’re also not very good
✏️ Matt Muir
✏️ Matt Muir
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Another Waymo hits a biker. On the Old Kent Road. Waymo turning right. Bike going straight with right of way…
June 27, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Another Waymo hits a biker. On the Old Kent Road. Waymo turning right. Bike going straight with right of way…
So having shit for brains may not be so bad www.newscientist.com/article/2531...
Faecal transplant makes the brains of old mice act young again
Older mice that received a faecal microbiome transplant from younger animals went on to have improved brain plasticity, which suggests their brains could overcome a neurological condition that is typi...
www.newscientist.com
June 26, 2026 at 4:10 PM
So having shit for brains may not be so bad www.newscientist.com/article/2531...
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hahahahahahahaha fucking hell you're not meant to get CAUGHT you silly cunts
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform faces police investigation after distributing letters from ‘concerned neighbour’ in byelection campaign
Material did not have legally obligatory imprint clarifying that it was funded and distributed by political party
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:48 PM
hahahahahahahaha fucking hell you're not meant to get CAUGHT you silly cunts
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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1. This short thread is about the issue that dominates almost every aspect of politics, and causes or exacerbates most of our problems: the extreme wealth of a small number of people. Here’s the amazing thing: almost the entire political class aligns with the ultra-rich against the rest. 🧵1/10
January 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
1. This short thread is about the issue that dominates almost every aspect of politics, and causes or exacerbates most of our problems: the extreme wealth of a small number of people. Here’s the amazing thing: almost the entire political class aligns with the ultra-rich against the rest. 🧵1/10
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Except when they question Nigel Farage☹️
British reporters often ask the best, most direct questions
British reporter: "You REALLY believe after seeing this video she intentionally tried to hit this agent?"
JD Vance shorter "I don't know"
JD Vance shorter "I don't know"
January 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Except when they question Nigel Farage☹️
Is there anything more relaxing than a purring cat on your lap?
December 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Is there anything more relaxing than a purring cat on your lap?
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Wealth taxes are back on the agenda – and Prof Richard Murphy shows why the data demands them.
200 years of evidence: capitalism funnels wealth upward unless govts intervene. So what's stopping them?
His must-read analysis👇
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @richardjmurphy.bsky.social with thanks
200 years of evidence: capitalism funnels wealth upward unless govts intervene. So what's stopping them?
His must-read analysis👇
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @richardjmurphy.bsky.social with thanks
How capitalism drives inequality: and how to stop it
Wealth taxes are on Rachel Reeves’ agenda. Thomas Piketty has shown why it matters, and how we could stop the growth of inequality
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Wealth taxes are back on the agenda – and Prof Richard Murphy shows why the data demands them.
200 years of evidence: capitalism funnels wealth upward unless govts intervene. So what's stopping them?
His must-read analysis👇
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @richardjmurphy.bsky.social with thanks
200 years of evidence: capitalism funnels wealth upward unless govts intervene. So what's stopping them?
His must-read analysis👇
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @richardjmurphy.bsky.social with thanks
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On the day we celebrate the victory over German fascism in 1945, here's a message from a WWII veteran to those who would support German fascism today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw4Z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw4Z...
TANK VS TESLA
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
www.youtube.com
May 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
On the day we celebrate the victory over German fascism in 1945, here's a message from a WWII veteran to those who would support German fascism today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw4Z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw4Z...
Humnn, is that a kidnap kit on the East Midlands Railway train?
April 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Humnn, is that a kidnap kit on the East Midlands Railway train?
I'm pretty sure the output of global radio is the same www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leicester Square buskers are 'psychological torture' says judge - BBC News
Westminster Council has been told to stop the racket after they were taken to court by Global Radio.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I'm pretty sure the output of global radio is the same www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Sure. We're in this mess because we leaned too much on USA resources which left us unable to defend a European country against a nation with a tiny economy and tanks that get stuck in the mud. Why not spend what extra money we can find on the most expensive weapons which we never intend to use?
Europe needs nuclear weapons.
With Poland & other willing states Germany should develop national capabilities in coord w.
UK & France (which need to add rungs to their escalation ladders).
A mix of Continuous at Sea, mobile land launched & air delivered.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
With Poland & other willing states Germany should develop national capabilities in coord w.
UK & France (which need to add rungs to their escalation ladders).
A mix of Continuous at Sea, mobile land launched & air delivered.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe should brace for Trump to end NATO protection, Germany’s Merz warns
Merz said there was need to discuss Germany coming under British and French nuclear protection.
www.politico.eu
February 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Sure. We're in this mess because we leaned too much on USA resources which left us unable to defend a European country against a nation with a tiny economy and tanks that get stuck in the mud. Why not spend what extra money we can find on the most expensive weapons which we never intend to use?
@jonty.bsky.social looks like this may have your name written on it www.rbauction.co.uk/pdp/1996-mer...
www.rbauction.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
@jonty.bsky.social looks like this may have your name written on it www.rbauction.co.uk/pdp/1996-mer...
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Brexit was a test run for politicians telling lies, it carried on without consequence
Now social media companies are removing fact checkers
What's the point of an Online Safety Act if it doesn't require platforms to filter out lies?
Now social media companies are removing fact checkers
What's the point of an Online Safety Act if it doesn't require platforms to filter out lies?
January 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Brexit was a test run for politicians telling lies, it carried on without consequence
Now social media companies are removing fact checkers
What's the point of an Online Safety Act if it doesn't require platforms to filter out lies?
Now social media companies are removing fact checkers
What's the point of an Online Safety Act if it doesn't require platforms to filter out lies?
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DAMMIT NPR.
I spent nine months upgrading over TEN THOUSAND desktops at a F500 client. The grand total was over SEVENTY THOUSAND applications upgraded.
Y2K "didn't live up to the hype" because the industry busted ass to duct tape everything first.
I spent nine months upgrading over TEN THOUSAND desktops at a F500 client. The grand total was over SEVENTY THOUSAND applications upgraded.
Y2K "didn't live up to the hype" because the industry busted ass to duct tape everything first.
People feared the computer glitch would mean "the end of the world as we know it." Thankfully, Y2K didn't live up to the hype after years and billions of dollars were spent on painstaking preparation.
Y2K seems like a joke now, but in 1999 people were really freaking out
People feared the computer glitch would mean "the end of the world as we know it." Thankfully, Y2K didn't live up to the hype after years and billions of dollars were spent on painstaking preparation.
www.npr.org
December 29, 2024 at 3:12 AM
DAMMIT NPR.
I spent nine months upgrading over TEN THOUSAND desktops at a F500 client. The grand total was over SEVENTY THOUSAND applications upgraded.
Y2K "didn't live up to the hype" because the industry busted ass to duct tape everything first.
I spent nine months upgrading over TEN THOUSAND desktops at a F500 client. The grand total was over SEVENTY THOUSAND applications upgraded.
Y2K "didn't live up to the hype" because the industry busted ass to duct tape everything first.
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I doubled my salary by leaving the Civil Service.
I don't claim to have been a lynchpin or a massive talent, but I was one of a number of people who couldn't afford to stay.
Technical ability & strategic thinking is undervalued compared to managerial & budgetary skills.
I don't claim to have been a lynchpin or a massive talent, but I was one of a number of people who couldn't afford to stay.
Technical ability & strategic thinking is undervalued compared to managerial & budgetary skills.
And the pay erosion meant a lot of the best civil servants - particularly after 2016 when relative pay had really fallen and things got a bit chaotic - just decided enough was enough and hopped off to the private sector.
December 6, 2024 at 8:04 AM
I doubled my salary by leaving the Civil Service.
I don't claim to have been a lynchpin or a massive talent, but I was one of a number of people who couldn't afford to stay.
Technical ability & strategic thinking is undervalued compared to managerial & budgetary skills.
I don't claim to have been a lynchpin or a massive talent, but I was one of a number of people who couldn't afford to stay.
Technical ability & strategic thinking is undervalued compared to managerial & budgetary skills.
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JONI MITCHELL: They took all the trees, put 'em in a tree museum / And they charged the people a dollar an' a half just to see 'em
TECH BRO: Sounds awesome but can we make it a monthly subscription
TECH BRO: Sounds awesome but can we make it a monthly subscription
December 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM
JONI MITCHELL: They took all the trees, put 'em in a tree museum / And they charged the people a dollar an' a half just to see 'em
TECH BRO: Sounds awesome but can we make it a monthly subscription
TECH BRO: Sounds awesome but can we make it a monthly subscription