Geoff Spink @GP_Spink

Twitter Hive Mind. Does anyone know a good #DPO that runs a payroll service to manage my PAs' monthly pay?

Should Nigel Farage be arrested for inciting riots? Like - Yes RT - Instantly

The Embassy of Ukraine to Ireland expresses its serious concern regarding the continued export of alumina from Ireland to the Russian Federation. According to a trade data, this troubling trade flow has increased significantly, with exports rising from €196 million in 2021 to €318 million in 2025, positioning the Russian Federation as the largest destination for Irish alumina exports and surpassing traditional European partners. This represents the highest level of exports to Russia since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. These figures raise serious concerns, as alumina remains a critical raw material for the production of aluminium, which is extensively used by Russia’s military-industrial complex. Aluminium is used in the manufacture of a wide range of Russian military systems, including Iskander-M ballistic missiles, Tsirkon hypersonic missiles, Kh-101 and Kalibr cruise missiles, as well as Shahed-136/Geran-2 attacks unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The devastating consequences of Russia’s military production continue to be felt daily by the people of Ukraine. Over the past week alone, the Russian Federation has launched more than 2,900 attack drones, nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs, and more than 150 missiles of various types against Ukrainian cities and communities. Every activity may contribute to sustaining Russia’s industrial and military capacity warrants careful examination. The Embassy takes note of the ongoing investigation being conducted by the relevant Irish authorities and welcomes the Irish Government’s commitment to establishing all relevant facts. We look forward to the timely conclusion of this process and to any measures deemed necessary on the basis of its findings. Ukraine fully recognises the importance of protecting jobs, communities, and industrial competitiveness in Ireland and across the European Union. At the same time, Russia’s continued war of aggression requires constant vigilance to ensure that commercial activities do not directly or indirectly contribute to sustaining the military capabilities of a state engaged in a brutal and unprovoked war against a sovereign European nation. Ukraine highly values its strong partnership with Ireland and deeply appreciates the steadfast support and solidarity demonstrated by the Irish Government and the Irish people since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. We count on Ireland’s continued leadership in supporting Ukraine, strengthening the effectiveness of international sanctions, and ensuring that European resources, technologies, and supply chains cannot be exploited to sustain Russia’s war machine. The Embassy of Ukraine remains committed to constructive engagement with Irish partners on this important issue in the shared interests of European security, international law, and accountability.

A message to all sane Republicans: He pardoned 1,600 violent criminals. You said nothing. He bulldozed the East Wing. You said nothing. He interfered with the release of the Epstein files. You said nothing. He took over the Kennedy Center and renamed it after himself. You said nothing. He accepted a $400 million airplane as a personal gift. You said nothing. He threatened Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Greenland, Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. You said nothing. He tariffed just about everyone but Russia, causing inflation and instability worldwide. You said nothing. He attacked a nation during mediated negotiations. You said nothing. His ill-conceived war killed 175 children on day one. You said nothing. He alienated and insulted our allies. You said nothing. His ICE Army terrorized and murdered U.S. citizens. You said nothing. He committed murder on the high seas. You said nothing. He co-opted the Justice Department and directed it to prosecute his political enemies. You said nothing. It’s time to start talking.

“THIS IS NOT LEADERSHIP, JEFF.” Pope Leo XIV stunned the world after publicly criticizing Jeff Bezos and threatening to remove all Vatican-affiliated publishing partnerships and official merchandise agreements connected to Amazon platforms. The shocking statement came after Bezos was once again linked to political alliances that critics say are deepening division across America. “You cannot claim to support humanity while empowering voices that profit from fear, hatred, and division,” Pope Leo XIV declared during a rare public address that instantly exploded across social media. For several moments, Bezos reportedly offered no response. The silence only intensified the global reaction. The Pope continued with a warning that many are now calling one of the boldest confrontations ever directed at a tech billionaire: “When profit becomes more sacred than people, society begins to lose its soul.” Within minutes, political commentators, journalists, celebrities, and religious leaders around the world began weighing in. Then Donald Trump erupted on Truth Social. The former president mocked Pope Leo XIV as a “global activist in religious clothing,” accusing him of attacking free enterprise and “desperate for media attention.” But the Pope refused to back down. Hours later, he answered Trump with eight calm words that instantly shook the internet: “Truth does not fear wealth, power, or noise.” And suddenly, the entire conversation changed. Millions praised the Pope for standing against corporate influence and political intimidation, while critics accused him of crossing into dangerous political territory. But regardless of where people stood, one thing became undeniable: Jeff Bezos had just been publicly challenged by one of the most powerful moral voices on Earth — and the world could not stop watching.

With my fabulous wife singing 🎵 it's a must!

Aerobility @Aerobility

3 weeks ago

Picnic by the Planes is BACK for 2026! 📍 Aerobility Hangar, Blackbushe Airport, GU179LQ ⏰ 6 - 10pm on Saturday 13th June 2026 🎟️Free Tickets, secure yours now - aerobility.com/shop/fundraisi… We can’t wait to see you there! #PicnicByThePlanes #Aerobility #FlyIn #FamilyFun

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Twenty years after its adoption, the promise of CRPD endures: a world where #PersonsWithDisabilities can fully exercise their rights and participate in every aspect of life. On 9-11 June, join #COSP19 to turn two decades of commitment into action. ➡️ desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…

Brilliant 'get-real' blogpost on the Pooleys site about ATPL training and how demanding it is. pooleys.com/pooleys-blog/2…

Hello, we are Jonathan and Abigail - unashamed pedants who want to bring this affliction to bear on all things public policy and practice. We believe that details matter, especially in public administration. This is why today we are founding quibble: a campaign to fix the small stuff. Think, for example, about the cookie banner that we click on every webpage. Each instance is not a big deal, so we just put up with it. But its cumulative impact adds up - on average we press it 5 times per day. The European Commission estimates that it costs EU citizens 343 million hours per year. And who is there to represent the impacts of seemingly minor issues like this in a systematic way? We want quibble to be the answer. In the case of the cookie banner, lots of advocacy has rightly focused on privacy, but has this meant that user experience has taken a backseat? We believe there are ways to improve user experience without compromising on privacy. We will share more about this soon. Consider another example. Did you know that in some government-run car parks you can be fined for a minor keying error, such as accidentally typing a zero instead of an “o”? Again, we will come to the detail of this quibble in the coming weeks, but for now just consider again the question: who? Who is there currently to systematically represent the interests of the parker who is given an unfair ticket? An inherent feature of consumer interests is that those who have them rarely have enough other things in common to make collective organisation and representation feasible. This is the gap that quibble seeks to fill. Now of course excellent consumer interest groups exist. But understandably quibbles might not be at the top of their lists. Our hope is that quibble will be complementary; picking up the bottom-of-the-list issues faced by various groups - the stuff they are almost too embarrassed to raise because they are too small. We are not embarrassed about detail. If you’ve ever had a splinter, you know small things can have a big impact. This is what quibble is committed to tackling, and our wider hope is that by doing so we will also incentivise policy makers to be even more careful about detail. Check out our website here, including our first four campaigns: quibble.org.uk

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Annie Bishop @AnnieBishop123

4 days ago

We’ve come a long way baby or at least we thought we had. I found this letter in the house that I bought

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@aljhlester Robbie Gibb anyone?

Reform UK Councillors Gone: Updated James Sidlow has resigned as a councillor. That’s 30 in 3 weeks.

It comes to something when we need a petition to persuade the authorities not to pollute the water systems. However, here we are. Please sign and share this as widely as possible. #CleanWater petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7637…

Would you support President 🇺🇦💪🥰 Zelensky receiving the Nobel Peace Prize? YES or NO? buymeacoffee.com/OlenaRohoza

Nigel Farage - the leader of Reform UK - is under investigation for failing to declare a £5 million 'gift'. Please RT this until the BBC gives this story the same level of blanket coverage - as it would for the leader of any other UK political Party.

@jennyeclair My wife Dawn and I are huge fans. Came to your gig in Radlett. Just finished Older & Wider on @audibleuk. Outstanding and laugh out loud funny. You might be responsible for Mrs Spink's increasingly voluble upbraiding of UK drivers 🚗

Hope to hear more of you both in forthcoming episodes. There's nothing wrong with the investigation, it's just not your journalism which is why many of us subscribe to TRIP in the first place.

@RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret @RestIsPolitics subscriber here. An excellent idea to delve into Reform UK and Its murky finances, but I don't really think putting a minute wrap around someone else's investigation makes it a TRIP plus production.

Reform UK Councillors Gone Since May 2025

What an utterly brilliant idea. More of this please.

Give A Shit About Nature @giveashitnature

7 days ago

In 2008, a group of friends in a small Yorkshire town decided to start planting food in unused public spaces. The town is Todmorden, population about 15,000, tucked into a valley between Burnley and Halifax. The group is Incredible Edible Todmorden. Their motto is "if you eat,

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