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@weekendartisan

Interested in Artisan food,travel, good art and most things political (slightly left of centre).Avid European. Just started to do Sea Fishing

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@mremerson.bsky.social Hi Mr E, itโ€™s been a while, how you doing; ready for a break, I would think ๐Ÿ˜‚

05.02.2026 10:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Imagine the shock when he finds out Brexit is a primary factor in sky rocketing small boat crossings
Imagine the shock when he finds out Brexit is a primary factor in sky rocketing small boat crossings YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic

British people were 'sold a lie' with Brexit, Emmanuel Macron said today in response to a question from Robert Peston at a joint press conference with Keir Starmer

He said Brexit has made it harder to combat illegal migration across the Channel - HEโ€™S RIGHT ๐Ÿ‘‡

youtu.be/cKXFjbxSBBI?...

11.07.2025 05:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1119 ๐Ÿ” 304 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 39 ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
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France is investigating X over foreign interference, while a MP also criticizes Grok | TechCrunch France is investigating Elon Muskโ€™s X and a member of parliament, ร‰ric Bothorel, is criticizing Grok's content.

France is launching a criminal investigation into Elon Muskโ€™s X over alleged instances of algorithm manipulation for foreign interference purposes. The national gendarmerie will be tasked with the investigation, the Paris prosecutorโ€™s office announced

techcrunch.com/2025/07/11/f...

11.07.2025 18:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 537 ๐Ÿ” 157 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 18 ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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The Lib Dems have reported the BBC to Ofcom for giving "undue prominence" to Reform UK in its coverage of the UK-France deal yesterday

11.07.2025 20:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1180 ๐Ÿ” 293 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 67 ๐Ÿ“Œ 26

Vice President Aaron Burr shot Alexander Hamilton in a duel today in 1804.
A story just waiting to be told.

11.07.2025 20:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 136 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Anyone would think the Tories were still in charge. Oh sorry, they are, just with a different name #BlueLabour now

07.07.2025 10:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s not like you can understand a word he says, also, his record as a manager is less than outstanding !

07.07.2025 10:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi @elizabethjsays.bsky.social Iโ€™ve just made Italian Porchetta and thought of you๐Ÿคฃ. I think you might be vegetarian but I know you love all things ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ˜‚

01.07.2025 19:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Elizabeth, glad to hear all is well with you, we too are doing great, as for Trumpton, it has to be North Korea.

18.06.2025 20:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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17.06.2025 10:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 16087 ๐Ÿ” 3444 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 299 ๐Ÿ“Œ 134

@elizabethjsays.bsky.social hello Elizabeth, how are you doing, also Stone, whatโ€™s he up to now?

16.06.2025 18:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Canada to announce new aid package for Ukraine at G7 summit โ€“ Media Read more

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce a new package of military aid to Ukraine at the G7 summit tomorrow, June 17 newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/canada-...

16.06.2025 17:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1825 ๐Ÿ” 364 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 52 ๐Ÿ“Œ 26
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Just made a Cheeseburger Pie. Burger, wrapped in pastry, with Cheese and onion and a slice of Tomato on Top! Whatโ€™s not to love!

16.06.2025 13:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just made a Cheeseburger Pie. Burger, wrapped in pastry, with Cheese and onion and a slice of Tomato on Top! Whatโ€™s not to love!

16.06.2025 13:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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via Wild Bird Scoop

07.06.2025 08:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 9038 ๐Ÿ” 2387 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9 ๐Ÿ“Œ 99
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07.06.2025 16:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 22669 ๐Ÿ” 4980 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 319 ๐Ÿ“Œ 139
Meme:
Drawing of a baby rabbit wearing an armoured helmet and leaf armour shawl, carrying a book under one arm, holding a spear with a teapot, hooked onto the metal spearhead that is trident shaped.

Meme: Drawing of a baby rabbit wearing an armoured helmet and leaf armour shawl, carrying a book under one arm, holding a spear with a teapot, hooked onto the metal spearhead that is trident shaped.

Good morning rebels...

06.06.2025 23:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 20291 ๐Ÿ” 3550 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 184 ๐Ÿ“Œ 105
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Ohh He's crying
He was all alone

07.06.2025 18:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 9753 ๐Ÿ” 1133 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 296 ๐Ÿ“Œ 100
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Coco Gauff tops Aryna Sabalenka to give the French Open an American champion With the win, Gauff became the first American champion in Paris, woman or man, since Serena Williams in 2015.

Breaking news: In a rematch of their 2023 U.S. Open final, Coco Gauff beat top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to win the French Open. She is its first American champion since Serena Williams in 2015.

07.06.2025 16:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 9926 ๐Ÿ” 1190 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 175 ๐Ÿ“Œ 102
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Voters overwhelmingly back tax on wealthy to protect public services A poll commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), found the public support tax increases on the wealthy and big businesses by a margin of almost two to one - 58% to 28%

Voters overwhelmingly back tax on wealthy to protect public services

A poll commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), found the public support tax increases on the wealthy and big businesses by a margin of almost two to one - 58% to 28%

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

07.06.2025 20:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1093 ๐Ÿ” 331 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 47 ๐Ÿ“Œ 12

. @sophiegreen.bsky.socialโ€™s
โ€˜The Saddest Show on Earth' exhibition is incredibly powerful. Do see it if you can - show is running until 30th March & open daily 11am-7pm free entry at The Vaults, London

Its superb & in support of Born Free Foundation Animals are NOT โ€˜commoditiesโ€™
#SaddestShow

25.03.2025 18:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 67 ๐Ÿ” 15 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

EXPLORER 1: what should we name this new land we found

EXPLORER 2: how bout Newfoundland

EXPLORER 1: damn thatโ€™s fucken good

25.03.2025 13:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 23960 ๐Ÿ” 1683 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 425 ๐Ÿ“Œ 97
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Trump Officials Ignored Major Pentagon Warning in War Plans Group Chat The Pentagon sent out a clear warning one week before that group chat disaster.

Trump Officials Ignored Major Pentagon Warning in War Plans Group Chat

The Pentagon sent out a clear warning one week before that group chat disaster

newrepublic.com/post/193145/...

25.03.2025 18:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 285 ๐Ÿ” 109 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Putin and Trump โ€˜trust each otherโ€™, says Kremlin as Zelenskyy accuses Russia of breaking partial ceasefire โ€“ live Ukrainian president says โ€˜next steps cannot be done without usโ€™ and he intends to reach out to US president Donald Trump later

Given they are both very similar and have books on how to be a dictator (although in Trumpโ€™s case more likely the Idiotโ€™s Guide), it is hardy surprising. However those who believe in democracy trust neither of these two autocrats

www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

19.03.2025 12:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'It will be a substantial number - as it needs to be'

The Governments Disability Minister Stephen Timms admits a 'substantial' amount of disabled people will be affected by cuts to PIP

19.03.2025 10:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 90 ๐Ÿ” 43 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 42 ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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Politics latest: Starmer challenged over looming tax rises - and asked 'what's the point of Labour' after cuts Keir Starmer has been challenged over the government's welfare cuts and the employer tax rises coming next month following the October budget. The tough questions about Labour's economic decisions com...

The prime minister also takes the opportunity to have a swipe at Reform, accusing the party of "fawning over" Vladimir Putin.
He then jokes about Nigel Farage's ambitions to become prime minister, saying "he can't even lead a party that fits in the back of a taxi".

news.sky.com/story/politi...

19.03.2025 12:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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MAGA: โ€œDonโ€™t confuse me with facts.โ€

19.03.2025 12:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 9703 ๐Ÿ” 3308 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 300 ๐Ÿ“Œ 147
May the rotting flesh of kings feed the earth.

May the rotting flesh of kings feed the earth.

Halfway to the weekend. LFG!

26.02.2025 12:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 14757 ๐Ÿ” 2460 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 119 ๐Ÿ“Œ 46
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'Lunacy': Trump posts bizarre AI video showing surreal future for Gaza President Donald Trump posted a bizarre AI video apparently showing the future of Gaza โ€” complete with a sunbathing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The video, posted on Truth Social, begins ...

"Yes, he really posted thisโ€

Monstrous

www.rawstory.com/trump-gaza-2...

26.02.2025 13:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 457 ๐Ÿ” 111 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 61 ๐Ÿ“Œ 11