Tom in Brighton

@TomBrighton
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Toots about science, politics, gay stuff, and local Brighton issues. Dual UK/US citizen, Westie daddy, Gay, Married to lovely Irish man. Anti-Libertarian, pro-EU

Last night on #bbcqt Rees-Mogg called for the abolition of Inheritance Tax.

You can understand why a man, such as Jacob, who lives in a 17th century, Grade 2 listed Manor House and has a personal wealth of over 100 million would ask for such a thing.

Rod the Mod!

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/sir-rod-stewart-turns-down-31166159

"Rod Stewart turns down huge Saudi Arabia offer to 'shine a light' on injustices. The star rejected the lucrative deal over its discrimination against women, LGBTQ+ people and the brutal silencing of its critics"

Rod Stewart turns down huge Saudi Arabia offer to 'shine a light' on injustices

The star rejected the lucrative deal over its discrimination against women, LGBTQ+ people and the brutal silencing of its critics

The Mirror

We would be greatful if you could amplify our voice & let your followers know that the Auschwitz Memorial is present in #fediverse: @auschwitzmuseum

Every day we commemorate the victims & educate about the tragic human history of #Auschwitz.

Auschwitz is a place that shows where hatred, antisemitism and contempt for a fellow man led people decades ago.

It is also a place where we should reflect on our individual and collective responsibility for the world we live in.

Vapes weighing equivalent to 3 Brooklyn Bridges thrown away each year

The world is accumulating a mountain of “invisible” electronic waste each year, according to new research, worth $10bn in raw materials like iron, copper, and gold.

Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest-growing waste stream as tech products proliferate at prices within reach of many consumers

Europe recycles 55 per cent of e-waste

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/electronic-waste-plastics-vapes-drones-b2427223.html

#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate #tech

Vapes weighing equivalent to 3 Brooklyn Bridges thrown away each year

Only 17 per cent of e-waste is recycled globally

The Independent
As we condemn Israel for cutting off food, water and power from the Gaza strip, remember UK government minister Priti Patel threatened to do the same: starve Irish citizens with a food blockade during 'no deal' Brexit threats in 2018

Rishi Sunak, who promised a Government of “integrity, professionalism and accountability” is now trying to cling to his job by pushing outright lies.

His totally false claim that Labour has "pledged" to accept 100,000 migrants a year is just the beginning
https://bylinetimes.com/2023/09/15/rishi-sunak-100000-migrants-proof-of-weakness/

Rishi Sunak's '100,000 Migrants Under Labour' Lie is Proof of his Weakness – Byline Times

An increasingly desperate Prime Minister is resorting to false claims about his opponents in order to cling to office, writes Adam Bienkov

Byline Times

Another Brexit Failure

#Barclays has form when it comes to cutting elderly widows off from their money

Post-Brexit requires UK #banks to apply for separate licences to serve customers in each EU country

To save the hassle & cost, Barclays closes expats accounts

Barclays succession of errors stymied efforts to access funds

Barclays only admitted these blunders after a media prod

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/jul/19/barclays-cut-my-expat-mother-off-from-vital-care-home-funds

#Brexit #BrexitFailure #banking #BrexitLies #ToryLies #PeopleNotProfits

Barclays cut my expat mother off from vital care home funds

She is living with dementia and found the bank’s demand for a signed letter very stressful

The Guardian
@MarkHoltom He certainly did.
Elon literally blaming Jews for Twitter’s collapse.
Im not pleased that Shabana Mahmood was elevated to shadow justice Secretary after her defense of anti-LGBT parents protesting inclusion education in Birmingham. The bigots were scaring young children with loudspeakers and banners in front of their schools.
#ShabanaMahmood #Labour
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/mar/04/birmingham-school-stops-lgbt-lessons-after-parent-protests
Birmingham school stops LGBT lessons after parents protest

Hundreds of children withdrawn from Parkfield community school for day

The Guardian