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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 32m

Oh bring us Thought for the Day, why don’t you #r4today

Something I thought I’d never say out loud

Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 42m

Sorry but given one of the accused spies, Chris Cash, was a parliamentary researcher for Conservative backbencher Alicia Kearns.

Badenoch, & the now numerous Tories interviewed on BBC on this, have a few questions to answer that have nothing to do with Labour #r4today

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 48m

In a ruling in the trial of 6Bulgarians accused of spying for Russia, the criteria had been broadened:

the term ‘enemy’ included a country which represents a current threat to national security #r4today [2/3] …

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 50m

Once again, the question is (or should be if the BBC wasn’t doing the asking) why were the charges brought if the criteria for spying charges hadn’t been met? #r4today [1/3] …

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 1h

Love how #r4today is once again going live to a Tory to ‘get the latest’ on how we should regard Labour government actions.

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 1h

Ditto Good Friday Agreement.
The prize going to Hume & Trimble,

Not Blair, or Clinton, who played a big part in convincing republicans Blair could be trusted. #r4today

Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 13h

George planning a trip to The Bull - should be fine #TheArchers

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ALT: Shrek Pitchfork GIF

media.tenor.com

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 1d

Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning ‘Annie Hall’ Star, Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, who starred in "Annie Hall," has died. She was 79.

variety.com

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 1d

Sure - get the innuendo of it all

But BBC is suggesting meeting was held over as an official secret. If so then surely the 30years rule would apply?

This was revealed as a FOI request following the Mandelson story. BBC trying to make more of this than exists. #r4today #bbcnews

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 1d

Trump - a “noble goal” (or was that a Nobel goal??)

Yeh, we’ll see when the time comes to determine how to rebuild Gaza: what will happen to Palestinians … & who will foot the bill? #r4today

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

Ever since I finished Question Time, Reform have massively been on the attack.

Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.

Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 2d

Why was the Blair Epstein meeting a matter of national security or could ‘upset US relations’?

Seems a procession of US presidents were friends of Epstein (no euphemism intended) #R4Today

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein while prime minister

The ex-PM confirms he met Epstein in 2002, six years before the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor.

www.bbc.com

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 2d

Who should pay to rebuild Gaza - & Ukraine for that?

Lessons from the Marshall plan to the Potsdam declaration. #r4today

ti-ukraine.org/en/blogs/reb...

Rebuilding everything: how countries recovered from war - Transparency International Ukraine

What funds and support programs were introduced in different countries to overcome the effects of wars?

ti-ukraine.org

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 2d

Do all army cavalry horses ‘retire’ to Melton Mowbray?

[!!] #r4today

Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 2d

Ai financing is a bubble (sounds like an investment fraud)

Ai is real though #R4Today

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Political Cartoon Gallery @politicalcartoon.bsky.social · 2d

Matt @MattCartoonist on #ChinaSpying @Telegraph – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 2d

You’d think, with his wealth of experience with exit strategies & post-war reconstruction, that Blair is an ideal choice for chaperoning Gaza to peace & prosperity? [??] #r4today

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

‘Fatal flaws’: analysts cast doubt on Tony Blair’s plan for future of Gaza

Former PM seems a perfect fit for Trump’s new era but his track record in the Middle East is not reassuring

www.theguardian.com

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 3d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 2d

That antisocial prog discussion on Gary Nevill’s “angry middle aged white men” comment meandered through flag waving & ended questioning just what is middle age anyway [!!?]

What an irritating program; presenter doesn’t help #wato

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 3d

… Any way of choosing to listen to these BBC podcasts as you would all other podcasts by selecting the podcast in a podcast app rather than having em shoved onto BBCRadio4? #r4today

Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t believe free speech ‘extends to intimidating’ anyone Nick, Jewish or otherwise!

‘Threatening, abusive, & insulting’ speech was outlawed in the Public Order Act (23) … introduced by thems free speech champions the Conservatives #r4today

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 3d

We still taking this abolition of stamp duty (revival of the Tory party) story seriously #r4today ??

Any details on how Badenoch would pay for … oh I give up !!!!

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 3d

No doubt the Tory Tabloids will be riling against the “Papers Please”, digital ID, data hoarding, Big Brother state control, of it all

Just remind em it’s how you ‘control immigration’! #r4today

Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 3d

Schengen area biometric border pass #r4today

www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...

Europe’s new biometric border checks: what do non-EU travellers need to know?

Visitors arriving in any of the Schengen area’s 29 countries will have their faces and fingerprints scanned under the new entry/exit system

www.theguardian.com

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphy.bsky.social · 3d

The entry point delay to EU travel is a ‘first time only’ issue #R4Today (or should be - no accounting for Brexit of course!)

You’ll be asked to provide biometrics, including face scan, which will then be stored & reused for future border crossings

Welcome to the world of … er, digital ID

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