David Beech
@davidbeech.bsky.social
Yorkshire based. Interested in politics. Labour member but not a cultist.
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It will not surprise you to learn that Toby Youngs 'Free Speech Union' has obtained a High Court injunction banning the publication of a list of its donors open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
Who funds the Free Speech Union?
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. Today we reveal that funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians and Tufton Street insiders.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM
It will not surprise you to learn that Toby Youngs 'Free Speech Union' has obtained a High Court injunction banning the publication of a list of its donors open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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Yes, yes, yes of course. But all this was obvious in 2016. The only way for the insurgents of Vote Leave to have their revolution was by depending on those for whom the only change they wanted was for things to once again be the way they apparently once were.
Instead of being a cure for Britain’s malaise, Nigel Farage’s party is another morbid symptom
Reform UK risks blowing a once-in-a-century moment
Nigel Farage’s party is filled with Tory throwbacks
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January 17, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Yes, yes, yes of course. But all this was obvious in 2016. The only way for the insurgents of Vote Leave to have their revolution was by depending on those for whom the only change they wanted was for things to once again be the way they apparently once were.
Really need a 'that's America's problem' filter on here.
January 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Really need a 'that's America's problem' filter on here.
In my experience the more sociable people who fish on the canal- who look like they don't actually want to throw themselves into it- are the younger lads who walk along the tow path stopping at various points to fish. Surprising number of teenagers seem to be into it which ain't a bad thing is it.
January 17, 2026 at 8:34 AM
In my experience the more sociable people who fish on the canal- who look like they don't actually want to throw themselves into it- are the younger lads who walk along the tow path stopping at various points to fish. Surprising number of teenagers seem to be into it which ain't a bad thing is it.
There's a guy sat on the opposite side of the canal from my boat fishing. Been there since 6, absolutely determined not to crack a smile or a good morning when he catches my eye. He looks cold, bored and grumpy and it's not exactly an advert for taking up the 'sport' ngl.
January 17, 2026 at 8:34 AM
There's a guy sat on the opposite side of the canal from my boat fishing. Been there since 6, absolutely determined not to crack a smile or a good morning when he catches my eye. He looks cold, bored and grumpy and it's not exactly an advert for taking up the 'sport' ngl.
Pro fox hunting and anti equality for gay people is a perfect fit for Reform.
January 17, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Pro fox hunting and anti equality for gay people is a perfect fit for Reform.
Sky only have 2 names here Gisela Stuart has denied it and the other is Kate Hoey and to be frank if it isn't her she should sod off over to Reform as well.
January 17, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Sky only have 2 names here Gisela Stuart has denied it and the other is Kate Hoey and to be frank if it isn't her she should sod off over to Reform as well.
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Gosh what a horrible person Gordon Brown is… using his power as a former Prime Minister to *checks notes* try and take more kids out of poverty and clamp down on the scurge of unchecked gambling blighting people’s lives.
Gordon Brown, “nuisance caller to Labour leaders”, via @shippersunbound.bsky.social spectator.com/article/the-...
January 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Gosh what a horrible person Gordon Brown is… using his power as a former Prime Minister to *checks notes* try and take more kids out of poverty and clamp down on the scurge of unchecked gambling blighting people’s lives.
Well he may well be, but i mean half the cabinet probably want the top job it's just politics so 🤷♂️
January 16, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Well he may well be, but i mean half the cabinet probably want the top job it's just politics so 🤷♂️
Unfortunately, this is all too believable.
January 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Unfortunately, this is all too believable.
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The only thing dumber than the electoral strategy here is the approach to theology. No convert is serious about their religion. Brilliant stuff from the woman who discovered the question 'if there's a God, why is there suffering in the world?' at 28.
January 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The only thing dumber than the electoral strategy here is the approach to theology. No convert is serious about their religion. Brilliant stuff from the woman who discovered the question 'if there's a God, why is there suffering in the world?' at 28.
Don't start now fgs!
January 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Don't start now fgs!
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This is why there's a whole chapter in my book about the damage the grid has done to policy making.
January 16, 2026 at 10:04 PM
This is why there's a whole chapter in my book about the damage the grid has done to policy making.
I refuse to believe anyone under the age of 70 reads the express.
January 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
I refuse to believe anyone under the age of 70 reads the express.
Express appealing to both it's younger and older readers here - those in their 70s who love Reform and the older ones in the 80s who still back the tories...
Daily Express: WE WILL FIX BROKEN BRITAIN .... but not together #TomorrowsPapersToday
January 16, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Express appealing to both it's younger and older readers here - those in their 70s who love Reform and the older ones in the 80s who still back the tories...
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Daily Mirror: Farage can’t be trusted with Britain #TomorrowsPapersToday
January 16, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Daily Mirror: Farage can’t be trusted with Britain #TomorrowsPapersToday
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This is the red line where we push back forcefully. Otherwise, why bother being a nation-state at all?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover as US lawmakers visit Denmark to ease tensions
The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
This is the red line where we push back forcefully. Otherwise, why bother being a nation-state at all?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Working away in Lincoln for a few days next week any suggestions of things to do there ? And yes I went to see the Glory Hole last time I was there and it was not what I was expecting, ngl.
January 16, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Working away in Lincoln for a few days next week any suggestions of things to do there ? And yes I went to see the Glory Hole last time I was there and it was not what I was expecting, ngl.
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The United Kingdom has got itself into exactly the position we all feared, and Prime Ministers since Macmilan strove to avoid. It looks like we're running out of road with Trump and we can't get back into the EU - or not soon anyway. So we have nowhere to stand.
a blue cartoon character says ok great
ALT: a blue cartoon character says ok great
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January 16, 2026 at 6:23 PM
The United Kingdom has got itself into exactly the position we all feared, and Prime Ministers since Macmilan strove to avoid. It looks like we're running out of road with Trump and we can't get back into the EU - or not soon anyway. So we have nowhere to stand.
He went to Birmingham and felt sick at the sight of all the brown faces and she didn't think that was her moment to get rid and still doesn't bring it up as criticism of him now!
January 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
He went to Birmingham and felt sick at the sight of all the brown faces and she didn't think that was her moment to get rid and still doesn't bring it up as criticism of him now!
Well yeah. But she's not attacked him for anything he's said policy wise or his racism she's fine with all that just so long as your loyal?
January 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Well yeah. But she's not attacked him for anything he's said policy wise or his racism she's fine with all that just so long as your loyal?
Also, talking about tory defectors as rubbish? I mean I'd use stronger words about Jennrick but not sure that's a winning strategy to get your voters back
January 16, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Also, talking about tory defectors as rubbish? I mean I'd use stronger words about Jennrick but not sure that's a winning strategy to get your voters back
I like how they drop a new episode every week so that we can binge watch - does make for a more enjoyable experience tbf.
So is this a party within a party or what
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January 16, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I like how they drop a new episode every week so that we can binge watch - does make for a more enjoyable experience tbf.