Bex
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It is IMO not possible to operate any kind of meaningful democracy when your national press is a joke and a travesty, but your mileage on that may vary. I think it’s incontestable that it is impossible to govern well and effectively, while being in hock to these pantomime clowns.
November 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
It is IMO not possible to operate any kind of meaningful democracy when your national press is a joke and a travesty, but your mileage on that may vary. I think it’s incontestable that it is impossible to govern well and effectively, while being in hock to these pantomime clowns.
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Like I say: in America, they have Fox News. In Britain everything is Fox News, whether in the screaming shit-up-the-walls version of the Mail or in the arm’s length Many People Would Contend We Need More Migrant Camps form of BBC News. And this is much, much worse.
November 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Like I say: in America, they have Fox News. In Britain everything is Fox News, whether in the screaming shit-up-the-walls version of the Mail or in the arm’s length Many People Would Contend We Need More Migrant Camps form of BBC News. And this is much, much worse.
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Wow. BBC journalists are now not even allowed to report the censored line from my Reith Lecture, that Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history.”
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Wow. BBC journalists are now not even allowed to report the censored line from my Reith Lecture, that Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history.”
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
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idk anything about her but the charity commission was corrupted by the tories
that's how far right hate groups like 'sex matters' and 'lgb alliance' and so on got their charity status approved
i doubt this new appointment will make a difference but it would be nice if labour fixed our institutions
that's how far right hate groups like 'sex matters' and 'lgb alliance' and so on got their charity status approved
i doubt this new appointment will make a difference but it would be nice if labour fixed our institutions
On Tuesday the Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee
questioned Dame Julia Unwin ahead of recommending her appointment as Chair of the Charity Commission.
Good to be able to raise some of the concerns small charities have shared with me about lack of collaboration.
questioned Dame Julia Unwin ahead of recommending her appointment as Chair of the Charity Commission.
Good to be able to raise some of the concerns small charities have shared with me about lack of collaboration.
November 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
idk anything about her but the charity commission was corrupted by the tories
that's how far right hate groups like 'sex matters' and 'lgb alliance' and so on got their charity status approved
i doubt this new appointment will make a difference but it would be nice if labour fixed our institutions
that's how far right hate groups like 'sex matters' and 'lgb alliance' and so on got their charity status approved
i doubt this new appointment will make a difference but it would be nice if labour fixed our institutions
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1/🧵 He did something similar after the murder of Brianna Ghey, using the mention of a hate crime as a kind of prop. He never talks about hate crimes themselves; he only talks about how virtuous it supposedly is for him to acknowledge that they exist.
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
Why are we hearing about this now if it happened a few years ago?
Since coming to office AFTER the attack on his niece, Starmer's culture war anti-LGBTQ+ words and policies have got him and Labour banned from every Pride. He has personally made ...
Why are we hearing about this now if it happened a few years ago?
Since coming to office AFTER the attack on his niece, Starmer's culture war anti-LGBTQ+ words and policies have got him and Labour banned from every Pride. He has personally made ...
Keir Starmer's fury after niece and wife 'beaten by blokes for holding hands'
'I thought the days of beating up people because they were gay were well behind us.'
metro.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
1/🧵 He did something similar after the murder of Brianna Ghey, using the mention of a hate crime as a kind of prop. He never talks about hate crimes themselves; he only talks about how virtuous it supposedly is for him to acknowledge that they exist.
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I'd encourage trans journalists to read this as well. Lots of good hints in here on not only ways to write stories in a better way, but also good advice to give to fellow writers.
9. For more scientific and culturally competent ways of covering trans issues, reporters can consult the Trans Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide—a tool for newsrooms to bolster their coverage of trans people and the stories that affect them.
styleguide.transjournalists.org
styleguide.transjournalists.org
Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide
The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect ...
styleguide.transjournalists.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I'd encourage trans journalists to read this as well. Lots of good hints in here on not only ways to write stories in a better way, but also good advice to give to fellow writers.
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1. It would appear that in recent reporting, the BBC is now using the phrase "biological male who identifies as a woman" when they mean to talk about a transgender woman.
This is an incredibly demeaning way to talk about transgender women in news pieces.
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This is an incredibly demeaning way to talk about transgender women in news pieces.
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BBC Now Calling Trans Women 'Biological Males Who Identify As Women'
These stories come in the aftermath of allegations that a small but mighty cabal of “LGBT reporters” had somehow seized control of the BBC and “censored” right-wing views.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
1. It would appear that in recent reporting, the BBC is now using the phrase "biological male who identifies as a woman" when they mean to talk about a transgender woman.
This is an incredibly demeaning way to talk about transgender women in news pieces.
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This is an incredibly demeaning way to talk about transgender women in news pieces.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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When they're forced to apologise for calling out an election denier, it's a global scandal.
When they grudgingly apologise for *failing* to call out a climate denier, it's nothing to see here, business as usual.
When they grudgingly apologise for *failing* to call out a climate denier, it's nothing to see here, business as usual.
Exclusive: The BBC has issued an apology after one of its presenters failed to challenge a climate-sceptic lobbyist who runs a group that has received funding from fossil-fuel interests
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
BBC Apologises for Failing to Challenge 'Dark Money' Climate-Denial Lobbyist
EXCLUSIVE: BBC faces fresh allegations of bias after corporation admits interview with ‘Net Zero Watch’ lobbying chief Andrew Montford 'fell below usual standards'
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
When they're forced to apologise for calling out an election denier, it's a global scandal.
When they grudgingly apologise for *failing* to call out a climate denier, it's nothing to see here, business as usual.
When they grudgingly apologise for *failing* to call out a climate denier, it's nothing to see here, business as usual.
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Nearly 2 years ago someone posted an NHS surgeons list for sex-affirming surgery on r/transgenderUK. When we couldn't find an updated version anywhere, we contacted NHS Arden Gender Dysphoria National Referral Support Services directly and got the current list. Link below :)
November 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Nearly 2 years ago someone posted an NHS surgeons list for sex-affirming surgery on r/transgenderUK. When we couldn't find an updated version anywhere, we contacted NHS Arden Gender Dysphoria National Referral Support Services directly and got the current list. Link below :)
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The UK has more than enough money to fund our public services and rebuild our infrastructure. But it's hoarded by a tiny minority.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The UK has more than enough money to fund our public services and rebuild our infrastructure. But it's hoarded by a tiny minority.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Earlier this week I had this debate about wealth taxes, austerity and spending.
The Labour MP attacks me repeatedly - Labour Government have taken to doing the same thing.
Interesting people can absolutely see through it & aren't going to be distracted.
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
The Labour MP attacks me repeatedly - Labour Government have taken to doing the same thing.
Interesting people can absolutely see through it & aren't going to be distracted.
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Is Labour being outflanked by Polanski and Farage? Reeves budget debate
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Earlier this week I had this debate about wealth taxes, austerity and spending.
The Labour MP attacks me repeatedly - Labour Government have taken to doing the same thing.
Interesting people can absolutely see through it & aren't going to be distracted.
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
The Labour MP attacks me repeatedly - Labour Government have taken to doing the same thing.
Interesting people can absolutely see through it & aren't going to be distracted.
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
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‘Is Nigel Farage a Russian asset?’
‘Are you seriously asking me that?’
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social refuses to back down while questioning Reform’s Zia Yusuf.
‘Are you seriously asking me that?’
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social refuses to back down while questioning Reform’s Zia Yusuf.
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
‘Is Nigel Farage a Russian asset?’
‘Are you seriously asking me that?’
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social refuses to back down while questioning Reform’s Zia Yusuf.
‘Are you seriously asking me that?’
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social refuses to back down while questioning Reform’s Zia Yusuf.
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he has much more patience than i do.
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
he has much more patience than i do.
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because trials are still an acknowledgment that the group of people the bigots say dont exist do in fact, exist.
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
because trials are still an acknowledgment that the group of people the bigots say dont exist do in fact, exist.
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theres a high probability that even despite the design of the trial (and in some cases because of it) that it will show these meds to be safe and useful in the treatment of trans youth.
but bigots have been campaigning on a "trans people dont exist" platform meaning ANY support is bad. Incl, trials
but bigots have been campaigning on a "trans people dont exist" platform meaning ANY support is bad. Incl, trials
wait they don't want that study happening either? i thought they'd like it since it's being done by a known hate group and is essentially putting the participants thru a form of anti-trans conversion therapy
Transphobes: "ban gender-affirming care for children - there's no evidence puberty blockers are safe!"
*New clinical trial assessing risks & benefits of puberty blockers announced*
Transphobes: "No - don't do that!"
Telegraph ads by #BootsUK, #Sainsburys, #O2, #Waitrose & #SkyUK
*New clinical trial assessing risks & benefits of puberty blockers announced*
Transphobes: "No - don't do that!"
Telegraph ads by #BootsUK, #Sainsburys, #O2, #Waitrose & #SkyUK
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
theres a high probability that even despite the design of the trial (and in some cases because of it) that it will show these meds to be safe and useful in the treatment of trans youth.
but bigots have been campaigning on a "trans people dont exist" platform meaning ANY support is bad. Incl, trials
but bigots have been campaigning on a "trans people dont exist" platform meaning ANY support is bad. Incl, trials
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We voted to stay in the UK, had Brexit forced on us, and now we've got a Labour Chancellor taking a shit on our democracy, and elected government.
Fuck this union into the fucking sea.
The money Scotland gets in this pissy settlement isn't patch on how much it generates.
Pfft.
Fuck this union into the fucking sea.
The money Scotland gets in this pissy settlement isn't patch on how much it generates.
Pfft.
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We voted to stay in the UK, had Brexit forced on us, and now we've got a Labour Chancellor taking a shit on our democracy, and elected government.
Fuck this union into the fucking sea.
The money Scotland gets in this pissy settlement isn't patch on how much it generates.
Pfft.
Fuck this union into the fucking sea.
The money Scotland gets in this pissy settlement isn't patch on how much it generates.
Pfft.
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The Chancellor justifying Scotland getting a block grant with this bullshit.
The No vote in 2014 was supposed to bring all sorts of wondrous things. Instead we got Brexit forced on us, despite voting 62% against, and were the only constituent of the four not to get what we voted for.
The No vote in 2014 was supposed to bring all sorts of wondrous things. Instead we got Brexit forced on us, despite voting 62% against, and were the only constituent of the four not to get what we voted for.
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The Chancellor justifying Scotland getting a block grant with this bullshit.
The No vote in 2014 was supposed to bring all sorts of wondrous things. Instead we got Brexit forced on us, despite voting 62% against, and were the only constituent of the four not to get what we voted for.
The No vote in 2014 was supposed to bring all sorts of wondrous things. Instead we got Brexit forced on us, despite voting 62% against, and were the only constituent of the four not to get what we voted for.
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One of the MPs suspended for opposing the Starmer/Reeves two-child benefit restriction went on to form a new political party, a party that will take a lot of Labour seats at the next election, including those of Streeting & Mahmoud.
November 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
One of the MPs suspended for opposing the Starmer/Reeves two-child benefit restriction went on to form a new political party, a party that will take a lot of Labour seats at the next election, including those of Streeting & Mahmoud.
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Scottish Independence.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Scottish Independence.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
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😡 After the total failure of PFI in the NHS last time, the government is exploring it again!!
We can’t let history repeat itself. Here’s why PFI was abandoned — and why t’s a huge risk:
➡️ bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
We can’t let history repeat itself. Here’s why PFI was abandoned — and why t’s a huge risk:
➡️ bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
November 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
😡 After the total failure of PFI in the NHS last time, the government is exploring it again!!
We can’t let history repeat itself. Here’s why PFI was abandoned — and why t’s a huge risk:
➡️ bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
We can’t let history repeat itself. Here’s why PFI was abandoned — and why t’s a huge risk:
➡️ bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
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🔥🔥🔥 While everyone is distracted by other budget news, Labour have just announced that they will allow more drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea 🔥🔥🔥
Genuinely catastrophic for our climate and further proof that Labour care more about corporate profits than people or planet.
Genuinely catastrophic for our climate and further proof that Labour care more about corporate profits than people or planet.
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🔥🔥🔥 While everyone is distracted by other budget news, Labour have just announced that they will allow more drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea 🔥🔥🔥
Genuinely catastrophic for our climate and further proof that Labour care more about corporate profits than people or planet.
Genuinely catastrophic for our climate and further proof that Labour care more about corporate profits than people or planet.
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Alongside many campaigners, the Green Party have absolutely dragged the Labour Government to finally end the child cap.
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Alongside many campaigners, the Green Party have absolutely dragged the Labour Government to finally end the child cap.
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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FINALLY, the two child limit dead and buried as it should be - Shona Robison and Shirley-Anne Somerville presumably just leapt to their feet cheering triumphantly, that's a few hundred mil they won't have to spend mitigating it
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
FINALLY, the two child limit dead and buried as it should be - Shona Robison and Shirley-Anne Somerville presumably just leapt to their feet cheering triumphantly, that's a few hundred mil they won't have to spend mitigating it
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Everyone affected by having the two-child benefit cap lifted needs to vote Green.
Without Green Party campaigning it would still be there.
Without Green Party campaigning it would still be there.
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Everyone affected by having the two-child benefit cap lifted needs to vote Green.
Without Green Party campaigning it would still be there.
Without Green Party campaigning it would still be there.