Nick Briggs
@nickbriggs19.bsky.social
Lincoln City supporter and carrying out PhD research into public dialogue and the Common Good. Still love The Beatles…. and reading.
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Reform Reform
with without
Farage Farage
⬇️ ⬇️
with without
Farage Farage
⬇️ ⬇️
August 1, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Reform Reform
with without
Farage Farage
⬇️ ⬇️
with without
Farage Farage
⬇️ ⬇️
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Reform's vote share in Greater Manchester went from 31% in the local elections in May to 21% in the Mayoral election. I can only think of five million reasons for this.
August 1, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Reform's vote share in Greater Manchester went from 31% in the local elections in May to 21% in the Mayoral election. I can only think of five million reasons for this.
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Before the orange lunatic and his tariffs, we voted to do this to ourselves because a con artist with a pint in his hand said it was a great idea and it would get rid of the migrants. Now the same con artist still has no solutions, still only scapegoats and still people are still falling for it.
May 4, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Before the orange lunatic and his tariffs, we voted to do this to ourselves because a con artist with a pint in his hand said it was a great idea and it would get rid of the migrants. Now the same con artist still has no solutions, still only scapegoats and still people are still falling for it.
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There were oil shocks (as they were called) in the 1970s, before I was born. Anyone in government (pretty much anywhere) between then and now who hasn't been urging moving away from oil is part of the problem.
WTAF, grownups?! Seriously?!
"Oil dependence is dangerous" is OLD NEWS.
WTAF, grownups?! Seriously?!
"Oil dependence is dangerous" is OLD NEWS.
So if something happens to that one strait, the whole civilization collapses? That is a great system, well done. Have you thought about colonizing Mars? You'd be good at it.
May 4, 2026 at 7:12 AM
There were oil shocks (as they were called) in the 1970s, before I was born. Anyone in government (pretty much anywhere) between then and now who hasn't been urging moving away from oil is part of the problem.
WTAF, grownups?! Seriously?!
"Oil dependence is dangerous" is OLD NEWS.
WTAF, grownups?! Seriously?!
"Oil dependence is dangerous" is OLD NEWS.
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Robin Williams warned the US about Donald Trump and his links to Miss America Pageants and underage girls in 2012.
Really should have listened.
Really should have listened.
May 3, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Robin Williams warned the US about Donald Trump and his links to Miss America Pageants and underage girls in 2012.
Really should have listened.
Really should have listened.
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Most of the cruel, racist stereotypes now being propagated about Muslims and immigrants were originally crafted as antisemitic attacks on Jews. The language and sources are in some cases exactly the same. Prejudice against any minority endangers all minorities.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Read these words from 100 years ago about immigrants in Britain – and see how history is chillingly repeating itself | George Monbiot
Shabana Mahmood’s new rights clampdown looks outlandish until we remember that this kind of hardline action is part of our country’s fabric, says George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
May 4, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Most of the cruel, racist stereotypes now being propagated about Muslims and immigrants were originally crafted as antisemitic attacks on Jews. The language and sources are in some cases exactly the same. Prejudice against any minority endangers all minorities.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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📌 ICYMI — Reform UK Councils Are Dismantling the Fight Against Climate Change
Nigel Farage's party is spreading climate change denial, while blocking any localised action to deal with the threat, an academic analysis of Reform councils has found
Nigel Farage's party is spreading climate change denial, while blocking any localised action to deal with the threat, an academic analysis of Reform councils has found
Reform UK Councils Are Dismantling the Fight Against Climate Change
Nigel Farage's party is spreading climate change denial, while blocking any localised action to deal with the threat, an academic analysis of Reform councils has found
bylinetimes.com
March 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM
📌 ICYMI — Reform UK Councils Are Dismantling the Fight Against Climate Change
Nigel Farage's party is spreading climate change denial, while blocking any localised action to deal with the threat, an academic analysis of Reform councils has found
Nigel Farage's party is spreading climate change denial, while blocking any localised action to deal with the threat, an academic analysis of Reform councils has found
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Robert Jenrick calling Palm Sunday 'Psalm Sunday' reminds us once again that dim witted rage baiting populists never know the slightest thing about what they are purporting to defend.
March 23, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Robert Jenrick calling Palm Sunday 'Psalm Sunday' reminds us once again that dim witted rage baiting populists never know the slightest thing about what they are purporting to defend.
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The terrible thing about science in a democratic society is that, if you pay people enough, they can unsettle things that were settled for decades, by thousands of measurements, hundreds of ongoing examinations, hard statistical evidence.
All it takes is sufficiently immoral people.
All it takes is sufficiently immoral people.
March 26, 2026 at 8:13 AM
The terrible thing about science in a democratic society is that, if you pay people enough, they can unsettle things that were settled for decades, by thousands of measurements, hundreds of ongoing examinations, hard statistical evidence.
All it takes is sufficiently immoral people.
All it takes is sufficiently immoral people.
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“Dear Diary,
Super excited to say that I’ll be serving my Clacton constituents today by flying to Mar-a-Lago to meet Donald Trump and to undermine the UK government. God I love being a patriot!”
Super excited to say that I’ll be serving my Clacton constituents today by flying to Mar-a-Lago to meet Donald Trump and to undermine the UK government. God I love being a patriot!”
March 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM
“Dear Diary,
Super excited to say that I’ll be serving my Clacton constituents today by flying to Mar-a-Lago to meet Donald Trump and to undermine the UK government. God I love being a patriot!”
Super excited to say that I’ll be serving my Clacton constituents today by flying to Mar-a-Lago to meet Donald Trump and to undermine the UK government. God I love being a patriot!”
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Never forget that Anne Frank died of typhus in a concentration camp
This is no different bsky.app/profile/boyc...
This is no different bsky.app/profile/boyc...
Chandler, AZ City Councilmember Christine Ellis announced his death in an IG post earlier today.
This is the reality of medical neglect in ICE detention.
2/3
This is the reality of medical neglect in ICE detention.
2/3
March 4, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Never forget that Anne Frank died of typhus in a concentration camp
This is no different bsky.app/profile/boyc...
This is no different bsky.app/profile/boyc...
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I've been telling so many folks that I hope my parents are happy in heaven that dad now wishes I'd picked them out a care home with a different name.
March 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM
I've been telling so many folks that I hope my parents are happy in heaven that dad now wishes I'd picked them out a care home with a different name.
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There are currently no US Ambassadors in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, or Qatar. And since consular budgets have been slashed, few personnel to assist Americans trying to leave the region, even as the US issues evacuation notices instructing them to do so.
It is wild to me that DOGE/Musk could dismantle so much of the government in just a few months from a combination of anti-regulatory personal greed and fascism-tinged stupidity and no one will ever face any consequence for it.
March 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
There are currently no US Ambassadors in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, or Qatar. And since consular budgets have been slashed, few personnel to assist Americans trying to leave the region, even as the US issues evacuation notices instructing them to do so.
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I'm over the god shit this administration is pushing. They are literally the least godly people around.
March 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I'm over the god shit this administration is pushing. They are literally the least godly people around.
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Trump: "Spain said we can't use their bases. We could use their bases if we want. We could just fly in and use it. Nobody is gonna tell us not to use it"
Not receiving consent and moving forward anyway is a consistent theme in his life — as E. Jean Carroll can attest
Not receiving consent and moving forward anyway is a consistent theme in his life — as E. Jean Carroll can attest
March 3, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Trump: "Spain said we can't use their bases. We could use their bases if we want. We could just fly in and use it. Nobody is gonna tell us not to use it"
Not receiving consent and moving forward anyway is a consistent theme in his life — as E. Jean Carroll can attest
Not receiving consent and moving forward anyway is a consistent theme in his life — as E. Jean Carroll can attest
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WAR CRIMES DON'T HIDE SEX CRIMES!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!!
March 4, 2026 at 7:22 AM
WAR CRIMES DON'T HIDE SEX CRIMES!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!!
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Modern police methods
March 4, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Modern police methods
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I can't help thinking that the Tories' current outspoken defence of the "special relationship" has little to do with supporting Trump's little adventure and everything to do trying to embarrass Starmer. They forget however how unpopular Trump is in the UK. This isn't X!
#r4today
#r4today
March 4, 2026 at 8:10 AM
I can't help thinking that the Tories' current outspoken defence of the "special relationship" has little to do with supporting Trump's little adventure and everything to do trying to embarrass Starmer. They forget however how unpopular Trump is in the UK. This isn't X!
#r4today
#r4today
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Trump's mercurial little rant against Starmer is exactly what people have been warning would happen. No one, least of all Starmer should be surprised Trump is lashing out the minute he doesn't get what he wants. It's way past time the UK distanced itself from him
#r4today
#r4today
March 4, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Trump's mercurial little rant against Starmer is exactly what people have been warning would happen. No one, least of all Starmer should be surprised Trump is lashing out the minute he doesn't get what he wants. It's way past time the UK distanced itself from him
#r4today
#r4today
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it is best to find out early who can and cannot be counted upon when the robot uprising begins
March 4, 2026 at 2:13 AM
it is best to find out early who can and cannot be counted upon when the robot uprising begins
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When a new car would cost less than a second hand mountain bike. Our Trust column in last week’s Echo.
March 4, 2026 at 9:14 AM
When a new car would cost less than a second hand mountain bike. Our Trust column in last week’s Echo.
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The Dow Jones Index, in its 130 year history has dropped a 1,000 points or more 14 times.
Twelve out of those 14 times were under a Donald Trump Presidency.
And his mates profited every single time.
And they still haven't released the Epstein Files.
Twelve out of those 14 times were under a Donald Trump Presidency.
And his mates profited every single time.
And they still haven't released the Epstein Files.
March 4, 2026 at 10:42 AM
The Dow Jones Index, in its 130 year history has dropped a 1,000 points or more 14 times.
Twelve out of those 14 times were under a Donald Trump Presidency.
And his mates profited every single time.
And they still haven't released the Epstein Files.
Twelve out of those 14 times were under a Donald Trump Presidency.
And his mates profited every single time.
And they still haven't released the Epstein Files.