"Sources close to" Bob Borsley
@bobborsley.bsky.social
Retired academic (theoretical linguist). University of Essex/Bangor University. Lives on Ynys Môn. Has lived in Essex, Poland, Edinburgh, Warwickshire, etc.
https://www.essex.ac.uk/people/borsl53905/bob-borsley
https://www.essex.ac.uk/people/borsl53905/bob-borsley
Ynys Môn is wet:
November 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Ynys Môn is wet:
The woman who did this is retiring to pursue a career in engineering. Should be a hell of an engineer:
youtu.be/JfHEg80czME?...
youtu.be/JfHEg80czME?...
The Best Try of RWC2021... SO FAR!
YouTube video by World Rugby
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The woman who did this is retiring to pursue a career in engineering. Should be a hell of an engineer:
youtu.be/JfHEg80czME?...
youtu.be/JfHEg80czME?...
"Most of the public also thinks net migration increased last year, according to the research – when in fact numbers halved." Either the media are doing a bad job. or they see their job as something that hiving people an accurate picture of their world:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK net migration predicted to drop to pre-Brexit levels, figures show
The British Future thinktank’s data predicts net migration to the UK will fall to about 300,000, less than a third of 2023’s figures
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
"Most of the public also thinks net migration increased last year, according to the research – when in fact numbers halved." Either the media are doing a bad job. or they see their job as something that hiving people an accurate picture of their world:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Good piece by @rafaelbehr.bsky.social on the “cold, uncomfortable facts about Britain’s predicament in choppy international waters” that Starmer and Reeves are reluctant to address:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rachel Reeves has many problems. She’s realising that her Brexit bind may be the biggest of all | Rafael Behr
Brutal economic realities are prompting a shift in Labour’s tone on Europe. But will it dare tell the whole truth about Britain’s predicament, asks Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Good piece by @rafaelbehr.bsky.social on the “cold, uncomfortable facts about Britain’s predicament in choppy international waters” that Starmer and Reeves are reluctant to address:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reposted by "Sources close to" Bob Borsley
The right wing press will not cover allegations about Farage's anti-Semitism in the way they covered Corbyn's because they were never interested in the actual racism. It was all about politics. But broadcasters have obligations under impartiality rules. They have no excuses.
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The right wing press will not cover allegations about Farage's anti-Semitism in the way they covered Corbyn's because they were never interested in the actual racism. It was all about politics. But broadcasters have obligations under impartiality rules. They have no excuses.
Morning on Ynys Môn:
November 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Morning on Ynys Môn:
It’s nice of Nathan Gill to put Ynys Môn on the map. But will it boost tourism? Will punters flock to see where Nathan once did X, Y or Z? Not sure:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It’s nice of Nathan Gill to put Ynys Môn on the map. But will it boost tourism? Will punters flock to see where Nathan once did X, Y or Z? Not sure:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Eryri dusk:
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Eryri dusk:
Reposted by "Sources close to" Bob Borsley
So the guy who claims to KNOW what the people in Britain want, that guy didn’t KNOW his right hand man for many years was taking bribes from Putin for political activities?
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 11:41 AM
So the guy who claims to KNOW what the people in Britain want, that guy didn’t KNOW his right hand man for many years was taking bribes from Putin for political activities?
Someone could produce a decent sitcom about a coalition government formed in the aftermath of the next election with ministers from all five parties:
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 15% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 23-24 Nov.
Changes w/ 16-17 Nov.
RFM: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 15% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 23-24 Nov.
Changes w/ 16-17 Nov.
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Someone could produce a decent sitcom about a coalition government formed in the aftermath of the next election with ministers from all five parties:
Reposted by "Sources close to" Bob Borsley
There it is. Our national broadcaster living in fear of the most openly corrupt US president in American history. This is where the British patriots on the right have got us.
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
There it is. Our national broadcaster living in fear of the most openly corrupt US president in American history. This is where the British patriots on the right have got us.
Reposted by "Sources close to" Bob Borsley
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.
Interesting piece on one American enthusiast for dictatorship. Enthusiasts for dictatorship always assume that the dictator will be on their side and remain so. But dictators can do what they want, including killing one time friends. Ask Yevgeny Prigozhin:
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Curtis Yarvin’s Plot Against America
The reactionary blogger’s call for a monarch to rule the country once seemed like a joke. Now the right is ready to bend the knee.
www.newyorker.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Interesting piece on one American enthusiast for dictatorship. Enthusiasts for dictatorship always assume that the dictator will be on their side and remain so. But dictators can do what they want, including killing one time friends. Ask Yevgeny Prigozhin:
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Eryri morning:
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Eryri morning:
Trump and his pals wish the world to believe (1) that they have made America great again, and (2) that this great again America can do essentially nothing to prevent a country with a GDP the size of Italy grabbing its neighbour’s territory and people. Incredible.
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Trump and his pals wish the world to believe (1) that they have made America great again, and (2) that this great again America can do essentially nothing to prevent a country with a GDP the size of Italy grabbing its neighbour’s territory and people. Incredible.
Morning on Ynys Môn:
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Morning on Ynys Môn:
This distinction between democracy and competition maximising tools and revenue raisers strikes me as pretty important:
This is a really important question, in that an underrated argument for wealth taxes is 'concentrations of wealth are bad' - they can be democracy and competition maximising tools, they just often aren't good revenue raisers!
That’s a very helpful post. I went to look before I asked you ‘what if I want less super-richness, will that come down under the right tax circs?’. He sort-of-deals-with-it in his bit about the Laffer curve.
November 24, 2025 at 6:22 AM
This distinction between democracy and competition maximising tools and revenue raisers strikes me as pretty important:
The English-Welsh border at Presteigne and a picture of England (not sure if it’s all like that):
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The English-Welsh border at Presteigne and a picture of England (not sure if it’s all like that):
Ray Cooper (Chopper) in Presteigne with Al Scott in the last picture:
November 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Ray Cooper (Chopper) in Presteigne with Al Scott in the last picture:
“Labour and the BBC don’t understand their enemy – or even know that their enemy exists. They’re running around with bayonets while their adversaries are dropping nukes.” @writesbright.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
What Labour and the BBC have in common
They still don’t get it...
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
“Labour and the BBC don’t understand their enemy – or even know that their enemy exists. They’re running around with bayonets while their adversaries are dropping nukes.” @writesbright.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
Shropshire: the mere at Ellsemere, the remains of Moreton Corbet Castle, the entrance to St Bartholomew's church, Moreton Corbet, and St Andrew's church, Stanton upon Hine Heath:
November 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Shropshire: the mere at Ellsemere, the remains of Moreton Corbet Castle, the entrance to St Bartholomew's church, Moreton Corbet, and St Andrew's church, Stanton upon Hine Heath:
Two US Presidents
Reagan: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"
Trump: “Mr Putin, how can I help you achieve your goals?”
(Not a verbatim quote but what his policies amount to.)
Reagan: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"
Trump: “Mr Putin, how can I help you achieve your goals?”
(Not a verbatim quote but what his policies amount to.)
November 22, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Two US Presidents
Reagan: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"
Trump: “Mr Putin, how can I help you achieve your goals?”
(Not a verbatim quote but what his policies amount to.)
Reagan: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"
Trump: “Mr Putin, how can I help you achieve your goals?”
(Not a verbatim quote but what his policies amount to.)
Two Russian assets: one facing 10 years in jail, the other still at large:
November 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Two Russian assets: one facing 10 years in jail, the other still at large:
Llyn Ogwen and Rhaeadr Ewynnol/Swallow Falls:
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Llyn Ogwen and Rhaeadr Ewynnol/Swallow Falls:
It’s worth remembering that the only reason someone as unsuitable as Johnson was PM at the time was because it required an accomplished liar to get Brexit “over the line”. As an ordinary Tory politician, May was not up to it:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Covid report lays bare Boris Johnson’s complacency and lack of leadership
Damning analysis finds former PM failed to act with urgency and was disengaged in early stage of the pandemic
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:40 AM
It’s worth remembering that the only reason someone as unsuitable as Johnson was PM at the time was because it required an accomplished liar to get Brexit “over the line”. As an ordinary Tory politician, May was not up to it:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...