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Trying out the Mastodon thing @benpollinger@mastodon.org.uk
Here you go @WildCatsThe @mikemcgrother - a flyer for 1995 gigs, which I probably picked up at one of your gigs in Clara Vale.
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RT @samagreene: I study authoritarianism for a living, so I do not say this lightly: America isn't facing an authoritarian future. America…
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Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty & this tweet has been doing rounds today. Now imagine my investigation into Russian interference hadn’t been crushed by lawfare, my news org had doubled down & carried on & govt had opened an inquiry as MPs demanded. 😢
Former Brexit Party MEP, Nathan Gill has been arrested for taking ‘Russian-linked bribes’ from Oleg Voloshyn. Here’s Nigel Farage with Voloshyn’s wife
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Interesting, grim, alarming. Helps make sense of US events but also wider issues for super online young men.
“A quick crash course in blackpill accelerationism: the memes are the ideology.”
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Reform giving a platform to anti-vax crankery. This stuff costs lives. Evidence - if you are one of the people who still needs it - of why they shouldn't be let anywhere near government
“It’s highly likely that the Covid vaccines have been a significant factor in the cancers of members of the royal family” says Dr Aseem Malhotra on the main stage at Reform’s party conference
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Early tea at @Manjitskitchen today with the boys - vada pavs, thali, no bhajis left but samosas banging. There was an Indian food festival so took home some mithai from stall run by Suraj Sweets - (newish?) on Woodsley Green in Hyde Park, must check it out instagram.com/suraj.sweets/
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24 years ago, at a Techno Parade in the year 2000, the legendary Techno Viking took to the streets of Berlin
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Last night at @Manjitskitchen , very sadly closing soon. Everything as friendly and delicious as ever. Samosa chaat oh my... Will still be in Kirkgate Market of course but a big loss for west Leeds. Cheers to Manjit, Michael and crew!
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I’m a PE teacher in Leeds. In February I am running 5 marathons in 5 days in Tanzania, to raise money for @NW_leedsfood. Please donate or share to help me hit my target 👍Any support would be amazing 😊 🏃‍♂️ #MAKEITCOUNT givestar.io/gs/Q3GJ1V4
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I’m sorry to spoil your Boxing Day evening @UKLabour @Keir_Starmer @SteveReedMP @AngelaRayner but this poor fox is not having one . This is the face of illegal fox hunting in the UK . . . it’s got to end . . . we respectfully ask that you will end ‘trail hunting’ in your manifesto . Thank you Please RT
Cornered and trapped in a back garden this poor fox had no escape from being torn apart by hounds from the West Norfolk Foxhounds. This is why you should never believe the ‘trail hunt’ lies this Boxing Day or any other day.
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Christmassed-up by the mighty @TheUnthanks at @sheffielduni Octagon on Thursday night - wonderful arrangements of music old and older. @KatherinePriddy supporting with some captivating new songs. Big up to the @BrudPresents empire too.
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WIN! - A Norman Records Merch Bundle A hoodie, T-shirt, hat, and tote are all up for grabs for one lucky winner. Simply retweet, share, and follow us to be entered into the giveaway. normanrecords.com/genres/27
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Many thanks, @wesstreeting. Have to say I really didn't have "stop exploiting those patients you see dying in corridors in horrifically overwhelmed A&Es" on this year's Christmas list. Please consider reading this short thread in response to your Sunday Times interview. 1/n
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Proper Friday party at @Nath_Brudenell with the ridiculous, genius @mikartistik and the mighty @BlockheadsPage. A full house and big smiles all round!
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Want to learn how to use the HILTI DX 460 F8 Full Automatic Powder Actuated Fastening Nail Gun? Check out our comprehensive User Guide! #DIY #nailgun #howto dlvr.it/Sxpgvp
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Late entry for @BBC6Music #TShirtDay my favourite t-shirt remains this from @DrewMillward for @Nath_Brudenell , released during the lockdown hoo-haa. Beer can hat optional.
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Passing an emergency law to change a Supreme Court decision you don't like sounds really useful. Unfortunately it's also fascist.
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Ant & Dec are going to have to play Nigel Farage's toxicity as a feature in @imacelebrity - for laughs. Like it doesn't exist outside their TV show or his menace is just pantomime. But it's not. He's a poisonous dangerous cunning individual.
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Up close an personal with one of my father's latest otters. (If he looks serious, it's because he's got a long swim ahead - he's off to Canada.) Solid Scottish elm otter table, carved by @mastercarvers David Robinson #otterman #otters #ottercarving #woodcarving carving
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