Alex Gallagher
@alexgallagher.bsky.social
Retired Jack of no trades. UK/Scottish politics, other politics, Football, Cricket (UK), almost any sport, Science, History and other random stuff.
Views my own. Inc the above view from my upstairs window.
Views my own. Inc the above view from my upstairs window.
Pinned
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And again, another person revealing how the wide mouthed frog made comments that he claims weren't meant in a hurtful or insulting way.
At some point he is going to have face the music because it's getting louder by the day.
At some point he is going to have face the music because it's getting louder by the day.
new allegation concerning Farage’s behaviour when he was 18 years old
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
And again, another person revealing how the wide mouthed frog made comments that he claims weren't meant in a hurtful or insulting way.
At some point he is going to have face the music because it's getting louder by the day.
At some point he is going to have face the music because it's getting louder by the day.
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And every speculation is a complete negative.
November 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM
And every speculation is a complete negative.
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Not a dry eye in the house. America was Great. 🇺🇸
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Not a dry eye in the house. America was Great. 🇺🇸
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Political 'journalists' no longer report on the facts and truth.
They share gossip and speculation.
And when the facts are know they move on to the next round of speculation and gossip.
I can guarantee you before the end of today, many in the media will be speculating about the next Budget!
They share gossip and speculation.
And when the facts are know they move on to the next round of speculation and gossip.
I can guarantee you before the end of today, many in the media will be speculating about the next Budget!
November 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Political 'journalists' no longer report on the facts and truth.
They share gossip and speculation.
And when the facts are know they move on to the next round of speculation and gossip.
I can guarantee you before the end of today, many in the media will be speculating about the next Budget!
They share gossip and speculation.
And when the facts are know they move on to the next round of speculation and gossip.
I can guarantee you before the end of today, many in the media will be speculating about the next Budget!
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Another contemporary accused the Reform leader of being a “complete liar” in an interview on Tuesday afternoon. Andy Field, a GP who was two years below Farage at Dulwich, said he had directly witnessed racial abuse from the Reform leader.
www.thetimes.com/article/94cb...
www.thetimes.com/article/94cb...
Nigel Farage’s abuse was persistent, not banter, claims ex-schoolmate
Peter Ettedgui says he was targeted at Dulwich College. The Reform UK leader denies he racially abused anybody
www.thetimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Another contemporary accused the Reform leader of being a “complete liar” in an interview on Tuesday afternoon. Andy Field, a GP who was two years below Farage at Dulwich, said he had directly witnessed racial abuse from the Reform leader.
www.thetimes.com/article/94cb...
www.thetimes.com/article/94cb...
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The European Central Bank is hatching a plan to boost the use of the euro around the world, hoping to turn the world’s faltering confidence in US political and financial leadership to Europe's advantage.
ECB has new plan to boost Europe’s global influence
The attractiveness of alternative backstops is rising in a financial system that may be losing its anchor.
www.politico.eu
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The European Central Bank is hatching a plan to boost the use of the euro around the world, hoping to turn the world’s faltering confidence in US political and financial leadership to Europe's advantage.
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Today's the day we're going to see the most scrutinised and most talked about (lied about) budget in British history, no matter what is said today it'll be attack after attack after attack, the tories fucked the economy and now all eyes are on Labour to fix it in less than 2 years.
November 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Today's the day we're going to see the most scrutinised and most talked about (lied about) budget in British history, no matter what is said today it'll be attack after attack after attack, the tories fucked the economy and now all eyes are on Labour to fix it in less than 2 years.
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Apparently it’s a crime to remind military members to follow the law and refuse illegal orders (something that it is ingrained in basic) and the pentagon can recall you into the service to discipline you. However, the pentagon will not prosecute you for dodging the draft five times.
November 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Apparently it’s a crime to remind military members to follow the law and refuse illegal orders (something that it is ingrained in basic) and the pentagon can recall you into the service to discipline you. However, the pentagon will not prosecute you for dodging the draft five times.
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What an amazing letter. The writer acknowledges the college’s duty to ensure future leaders are “compassionate and enlightened”. It compares this to Farage’s open racism and fear that students were “exploited by extremists”.
November 26, 2025 at 3:55 AM
What an amazing letter. The writer acknowledges the college’s duty to ensure future leaders are “compassionate and enlightened”. It compares this to Farage’s open racism and fear that students were “exploited by extremists”.
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Breaking:
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins serving 27-year prison sentence.
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins serving 27-year prison sentence.
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Breaking:
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins serving 27-year prison sentence.
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins serving 27-year prison sentence.
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Farage rightly points out that he can't investigate further whether anyone else in Reform UK has taken bribes as he doesn't have powers to look at phones, emails, etc
Nigel Farage wrongly says that Nathan Gill has not been with him for a long time, they've been best buddies for decades
Nigel Farage wrongly says that Nathan Gill has not been with him for a long time, they've been best buddies for decades
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Farage rightly points out that he can't investigate further whether anyone else in Reform UK has taken bribes as he doesn't have powers to look at phones, emails, etc
Nigel Farage wrongly says that Nathan Gill has not been with him for a long time, they've been best buddies for decades
Nigel Farage wrongly says that Nathan Gill has not been with him for a long time, they've been best buddies for decades
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Yep. Then he ran away leaving the mess behind him for everyone else to sort out.
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Yep. Then he ran away leaving the mess behind him for everyone else to sort out.
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The irony...
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The irony...
On the eve of the budget, I am reminded by an old friend on Facebook of the wise saying:
"Taxation is the subscription we pay for living in a civilised society"
A sentiment lost since the age of Thatcher but sorely needed if we are to keep whatever level of a decent society we currently enjoy.
"Taxation is the subscription we pay for living in a civilised society"
A sentiment lost since the age of Thatcher but sorely needed if we are to keep whatever level of a decent society we currently enjoy.
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
On the eve of the budget, I am reminded by an old friend on Facebook of the wise saying:
"Taxation is the subscription we pay for living in a civilised society"
A sentiment lost since the age of Thatcher but sorely needed if we are to keep whatever level of a decent society we currently enjoy.
"Taxation is the subscription we pay for living in a civilised society"
A sentiment lost since the age of Thatcher but sorely needed if we are to keep whatever level of a decent society we currently enjoy.
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A small but significant step: Dutch national broadcaster NOS is leaving X.
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
NOS plaatst vanaf vandaag geen nieuwsberichten meer op X - Over NOS
De NOS en Nieuwsuur (NOS/NTR) zijn gestopt met posten op X. Het platform past niet meer bij onze visie op...
over.nos.nl
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A small but significant step: Dutch national broadcaster NOS is leaving X.
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
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The former leader of Reform in Wales pled GUILTY to accepting bribes from Russia.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The former leader of Reform in Wales pled GUILTY to accepting bribes from Russia.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
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NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
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Who remembers that Brexit campaign slogan from 2016? 🤔
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Who remembers that Brexit campaign slogan from 2016? 🤔
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I'd like the BBC to explain why, even from his UKIP days, Farage was one of the most regular contributors on #BBCQuestionTime if not *the* most regular. The BBC has done a lot to build his political career. Why?
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I'd like the BBC to explain why, even from his UKIP days, Farage was one of the most regular contributors on #BBCQuestionTime if not *the* most regular. The BBC has done a lot to build his political career. Why?
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ITV News, "Did you racially insult pupils at school?
Nigel Farage, "I would never do it in a hurtful or insulting way.. Not with intent"
ITV News, "I don't understand what you mean?"
Nigel Farage, "You wouldn't do"
Nigel Farage, "I would never do it in a hurtful or insulting way.. Not with intent"
ITV News, "I don't understand what you mean?"
Nigel Farage, "You wouldn't do"
November 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
ITV News, "Did you racially insult pupils at school?
Nigel Farage, "I would never do it in a hurtful or insulting way.. Not with intent"
ITV News, "I don't understand what you mean?"
Nigel Farage, "You wouldn't do"
Nigel Farage, "I would never do it in a hurtful or insulting way.. Not with intent"
ITV News, "I don't understand what you mean?"
Nigel Farage, "You wouldn't do"
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The meme itself is totally baffling but what Starmer did here was hilarious:
"Sir Keir was reading with pupils when one pointed out they were on page 6 and 7. The prime minister made the juggling hand gesture that accompanies the reference, prompting class-wide hilarity." 👌
#UKPolitics #Starmer
"Sir Keir was reading with pupils when one pointed out they were on page 6 and 7. The prime minister made the juggling hand gesture that accompanies the reference, prompting class-wide hilarity." 👌
#UKPolitics #Starmer
Starmer apologises for leading pupils in 6-7 dance
The prime minister performed a version of the viral dance with primary school children, before being told it was not allowed.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The meme itself is totally baffling but what Starmer did here was hilarious:
"Sir Keir was reading with pupils when one pointed out they were on page 6 and 7. The prime minister made the juggling hand gesture that accompanies the reference, prompting class-wide hilarity." 👌
#UKPolitics #Starmer
"Sir Keir was reading with pupils when one pointed out they were on page 6 and 7. The prime minister made the juggling hand gesture that accompanies the reference, prompting class-wide hilarity." 👌
#UKPolitics #Starmer
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Bastards, theyre giving the working class a better wage.
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Bastards, theyre giving the working class a better wage.
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Minimum wage is to rise at above inflation rates from next April.
The standard rate will rise 4.1%, 8.5% for the 18-20 age group & 6% for 16-17.
This is a further step towards equalising the rates.
Inflation is currently 3.6% and is expected to fall further in the coming months...
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The standard rate will rise 4.1%, 8.5% for the 18-20 age group & 6% for 16-17.
This is a further step towards equalising the rates.
Inflation is currently 3.6% and is expected to fall further in the coming months...
1/2
November 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Minimum wage is to rise at above inflation rates from next April.
The standard rate will rise 4.1%, 8.5% for the 18-20 age group & 6% for 16-17.
This is a further step towards equalising the rates.
Inflation is currently 3.6% and is expected to fall further in the coming months...
1/2
The standard rate will rise 4.1%, 8.5% for the 18-20 age group & 6% for 16-17.
This is a further step towards equalising the rates.
Inflation is currently 3.6% and is expected to fall further in the coming months...
1/2
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