Mebo2
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PD at AOLMRadio, music lover, loves travel and seeing different cultures. FOH at the Westy. Liberal. Saints fan, Retired JP
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· Mar 27
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Amused to discover I've ended up making headlines by saying in Parliament what I've been saying in private for many, many years - airline baggage fees are outrageous and need sorting!
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MP calls for ‘British Standard Suitcase’ to curb ‘predatory’ airline baggage fees | LBC
The MP has called for an end to "insulting" fines by “overzealous” boarding agents
www.lbc.co.uk
October 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint | Willy and Bill
M&S Custard Cream Spread: Britain has completed food
One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint
centralbylines.co.uk
September 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM
One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint | Willy and Bill
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Andy Burnham must stand up to Trump like Mark Carney, not suck up to him like Keir Starmer.
September 21, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Andy Burnham must stand up to Trump like Mark Carney, not suck up to him like Keir Starmer.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social James Ratcliffe is an immigrant, an economic migrant with a much bigger boat.
September 21, 2026 at 9:38 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social James Ratcliffe is an immigrant, an economic migrant with a much bigger boat.
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They promised to “take back control”.
Then they handed more and more influence to oligarchs.
From the money behind Brexit to Elon Musk’s X, our democracy cannot become a playground for the super-rich.
It’s time to get big money out of politics.
Then they handed more and more influence to oligarchs.
From the money behind Brexit to Elon Musk’s X, our democracy cannot become a playground for the super-rich.
It’s time to get big money out of politics.
September 8, 2026 at 6:40 AM
They promised to “take back control”.
Then they handed more and more influence to oligarchs.
From the money behind Brexit to Elon Musk’s X, our democracy cannot become a playground for the super-rich.
It’s time to get big money out of politics.
Then they handed more and more influence to oligarchs.
From the money behind Brexit to Elon Musk’s X, our democracy cannot become a playground for the super-rich.
It’s time to get big money out of politics.
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Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors.
Reportedly, favours a cap at £500k.
How many people have £500k to buy influence? A game only the super-rich, big corporations/unions can play.
Can't end political corruption without banning all political donations.
Reportedly, favours a cap at £500k.
How many people have £500k to buy influence? A game only the super-rich, big corporations/unions can play.
Can't end political corruption without banning all political donations.
Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors
PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors.
Reportedly, favours a cap at £500k.
How many people have £500k to buy influence? A game only the super-rich, big corporations/unions can play.
Can't end political corruption without banning all political donations.
Reportedly, favours a cap at £500k.
How many people have £500k to buy influence? A game only the super-rich, big corporations/unions can play.
Can't end political corruption without banning all political donations.
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Talk TV host André Walker has been found guilty of assaulting a climate protester at a pro-Trump Dinner, Byline Times can reveal
The judge found the presenter at the Rupert Murdoch-owned station assaulted NHS doctor Kush Naker, dragging him into a side room at the event without CCTV
The judge found the presenter at the Rupert Murdoch-owned station assaulted NHS doctor Kush Naker, dragging him into a side room at the event without CCTV
Talk TV Host André Walker Found Guilty of Assaulting Climate Protester at Pro-Trump Dinner
Presenter at Rupert Murdoch-owned station assaulted protester and NHS doctor Kush Naker, a judge finds
bylinetimes.com
August 13, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Talk TV host André Walker has been found guilty of assaulting a climate protester at a pro-Trump Dinner, Byline Times can reveal
The judge found the presenter at the Rupert Murdoch-owned station assaulted NHS doctor Kush Naker, dragging him into a side room at the event without CCTV
The judge found the presenter at the Rupert Murdoch-owned station assaulted NHS doctor Kush Naker, dragging him into a side room at the event without CCTV
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England's water companies to hike customer bills by an extra £3.4bn.
Over a trillion litres of water lost to leaky pipes
Sewage dumped in rivers
No new reservoirs since 1989
Exec pay and dividend bonanza
Over 1,200 criminal convictions
Still allowed to trade
Captive customers fleeced.
Over a trillion litres of water lost to leaky pipes
Sewage dumped in rivers
No new reservoirs since 1989
Exec pay and dividend bonanza
Over 1,200 criminal convictions
Still allowed to trade
Captive customers fleeced.
Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 13, 2026 at 2:24 PM
England's water companies to hike customer bills by an extra £3.4bn.
Over a trillion litres of water lost to leaky pipes
Sewage dumped in rivers
No new reservoirs since 1989
Exec pay and dividend bonanza
Over 1,200 criminal convictions
Still allowed to trade
Captive customers fleeced.
Over a trillion litres of water lost to leaky pipes
Sewage dumped in rivers
No new reservoirs since 1989
Exec pay and dividend bonanza
Over 1,200 criminal convictions
Still allowed to trade
Captive customers fleeced.
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Private equity firms made up 50% of the largest US corporate bankruptcies with $1bn+ in liabilities
Jobs, communities destroyed for short term profit
PE has devoured UK high street; controls vets, supermarkets, care homes, pubs, housing, restaurants.
Shadow banking wreaks havoc, govts do nothing.
Jobs, communities destroyed for short term profit
PE has devoured UK high street; controls vets, supermarkets, care homes, pubs, housing, restaurants.
Shadow banking wreaks havoc, govts do nothing.
Private equity continues disproportionate role in 2026 bankruptcies
Since 2024, PESP has tracked and analyzed corporate bankruptcies, identifying the disproportionate role that private equity-owned firms have played in bankruptcy filings. This trend continued in the…
pestakeholder.org
August 4, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Private equity firms made up 50% of the largest US corporate bankruptcies with $1bn+ in liabilities
Jobs, communities destroyed for short term profit
PE has devoured UK high street; controls vets, supermarkets, care homes, pubs, housing, restaurants.
Shadow banking wreaks havoc, govts do nothing.
Jobs, communities destroyed for short term profit
PE has devoured UK high street; controls vets, supermarkets, care homes, pubs, housing, restaurants.
Shadow banking wreaks havoc, govts do nothing.
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South East Water, majority owned from Australia and Canada, imposes hosepipe ban.
SEW loses 104m litres of water daily to leaky pipes.
Dumps sewage in rivers.
Customer bills hiked.
Paid dividends, neglected, investment.
No new reservoirs since 1989.
SEW loses 104m litres of water daily to leaky pipes.
Dumps sewage in rivers.
Customer bills hiked.
Paid dividends, neglected, investment.
No new reservoirs since 1989.
Hosepipe ban extended to Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire
South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 21, 2026 at 6:29 AM
South East Water, majority owned from Australia and Canada, imposes hosepipe ban.
SEW loses 104m litres of water daily to leaky pipes.
Dumps sewage in rivers.
Customer bills hiked.
Paid dividends, neglected, investment.
No new reservoirs since 1989.
SEW loses 104m litres of water daily to leaky pipes.
Dumps sewage in rivers.
Customer bills hiked.
Paid dividends, neglected, investment.
No new reservoirs since 1989.
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July 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Meanwhile, in France... 🥖
Solar canopies have been required on parking lots since 2023. Lots of at least 10,000 square metres must be fitted with a solar system by 1 July 2026. For lots between 1,500 and 10,000 square metres, the deadline is 1 July 2028.
Vive le solaire! ☀️
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Solar canopies have been required on parking lots since 2023. Lots of at least 10,000 square metres must be fitted with a solar system by 1 July 2026. For lots between 1,500 and 10,000 square metres, the deadline is 1 July 2028.
Vive le solaire! ☀️
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As Britain swelters through another heatwave, few people will have heard that ministers have quietly dropped plans for solar carports.
Cars cooler in summer. Shelter from the rain in winter. Clean electricity all year round.
A missed opportunity?
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Cars cooler in summer. Shelter from the rain in winter. Clean electricity all year round.
A missed opportunity?
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
As Britain bakes, ministers quietly park plans for solar carports
Ministers have quietly shelved plans that could have transformed Britain's biggest car parks into shaded power stations
eastangliabylines.co.uk
June 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Meanwhile, in France... 🥖
Solar canopies have been required on parking lots since 2023. Lots of at least 10,000 square metres must be fitted with a solar system by 1 July 2026. For lots between 1,500 and 10,000 square metres, the deadline is 1 July 2028.
Vive le solaire! ☀️
bsky.app/profile/byli...
Solar canopies have been required on parking lots since 2023. Lots of at least 10,000 square metres must be fitted with a solar system by 1 July 2026. For lots between 1,500 and 10,000 square metres, the deadline is 1 July 2028.
Vive le solaire! ☀️
bsky.app/profile/byli...
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We are now in a fundamentally different place from when we left the EU 10 years ago - Trump in America, Russian aggression and a predatory China.
The EU was founded to prevent war and ensure peace in Europe.
It is in our best security interests to be a member of the European Union.
The EU was founded to prevent war and ensure peace in Europe.
It is in our best security interests to be a member of the European Union.
June 25, 2026 at 12:04 PM
We are now in a fundamentally different place from when we left the EU 10 years ago - Trump in America, Russian aggression and a predatory China.
The EU was founded to prevent war and ensure peace in Europe.
It is in our best security interests to be a member of the European Union.
The EU was founded to prevent war and ensure peace in Europe.
It is in our best security interests to be a member of the European Union.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social James, you are probably too young to remember Jubblys and Jungle Juice.
June 24, 2026 at 9:18 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social James, you are probably too young to remember Jubblys and Jungle Juice.
@joshbabarinde.bsky.social Hi Josh. My wife and I have just received letters from you asking us to renew our membership which we had already done some weeks ago by phone. Maybe you need to see if a simple click after the phone renewal stops the Party wasting our precious funds on wasted letters 👍
June 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
@joshbabarinde.bsky.social Hi Josh. My wife and I have just received letters from you asking us to renew our membership which we had already done some weeks ago by phone. Maybe you need to see if a simple click after the phone renewal stops the Party wasting our precious funds on wasted letters 👍
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi James Can you explain why, the Government, Parties, Media inc the BBC still remain on X? Maybe that should a phone in? Cheers Martyn
June 10, 2026 at 9:32 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi James Can you explain why, the Government, Parties, Media inc the BBC still remain on X? Maybe that should a phone in? Cheers Martyn
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June 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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June 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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The UK spends £1.5bn a year renting trains that are worth only £5-7bn and which last for 25 years, a loss of more than £1bn a year.
The trains were privatised by John Major in 1994, it's time to end this scam.
The trains were privatised by John Major in 1994, it's time to end this scam.
May 31, 2026 at 5:47 PM
The UK spends £1.5bn a year renting trains that are worth only £5-7bn and which last for 25 years, a loss of more than £1bn a year.
The trains were privatised by John Major in 1994, it's time to end this scam.
The trains were privatised by John Major in 1994, it's time to end this scam.
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May 29, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi again James, having answered my last question as I was sending it, may I draw your attention to the ABBA hit Money Money Money as the answer to your latest question. Cheers Martyn
May 27, 2026 at 9:28 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi again James, having answered my last question as I was sending it, may I draw your attention to the ABBA hit Money Money Money as the answer to your latest question. Cheers Martyn
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi James, is it true that Tony Blair is vastly funded by the Trump supporter Larry Ellison?
May 27, 2026 at 9:15 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi James, is it true that Tony Blair is vastly funded by the Trump supporter Larry Ellison?
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A quick reminder that no dog died from missing a walk, but many dogs have died as a result of being exercised in hot weather!
I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal.
There's loads more useful info on preventing and treating heatstroke at Veterinary Voices UK!
I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal.
There's loads more useful info on preventing and treating heatstroke at Veterinary Voices UK!
May 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
A quick reminder that no dog died from missing a walk, but many dogs have died as a result of being exercised in hot weather!
I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal.
There's loads more useful info on preventing and treating heatstroke at Veterinary Voices UK!
I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal.
There's loads more useful info on preventing and treating heatstroke at Veterinary Voices UK!
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May 6, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social Regardless of whether you are Republican or a Royalist, it was a Speech by our Head of State and it was masterful.
April 29, 2026 at 9:47 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Regardless of whether you are Republican or a Royalist, it was a Speech by our Head of State and it was masterful.