David Innes
@djinnes23.bsky.social
Dad of 4. Humanist. Research Project Manager @ Uni of Glasgow. Scotland, Rangers and Leeds United fan. Anti-Fascist
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The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
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This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests
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Balaclava-clad protesters disrupt Kent refugee debate, MP says
Kevin McKenna MP says
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Trump officials caught boasting about how Supreme Court could tilt midterms for GOP
www.rawstory.com/supreme-cour...
www.rawstory.com/supreme-cour...
Trump officials caught boasting about how Supreme Court could tilt midterms for GOP
Top advisors to President Donald Trump were revealed to have privately boasted to GOP donors last weekend about how two impending decisions from the Supreme Court could bolster Republicans’ chances in...
www.rawstory.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Trump officials caught boasting about how Supreme Court could tilt midterms for GOP
www.rawstory.com/supreme-cour...
www.rawstory.com/supreme-cour...
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⚠️ Danish military intelligence report raises concerns about U.S. for the first time:
“The United States uses economic power, including threats of high tariffs, to enforce its will, and no longer rules out the use of military force, even against allies.”
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/w...
“The United States uses economic power, including threats of high tariffs, to enforce its will, and no longer rules out the use of military force, even against allies.”
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/w...
Danish Intelligence Report Raises Concerns About U.S.
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
⚠️ Danish military intelligence report raises concerns about U.S. for the first time:
“The United States uses economic power, including threats of high tariffs, to enforce its will, and no longer rules out the use of military force, even against allies.”
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/w...
“The United States uses economic power, including threats of high tariffs, to enforce its will, and no longer rules out the use of military force, even against allies.”
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/w...
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Zero. That is how many posts my brand-new account on X – ostensibly belonging to a 15-year-old named Jake – had to scroll through before being shown hard-right political messaging 👇
I made a new X account to see if it promotes the far-right. Here's what happened
www.thenational.scot
December 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Zero. That is how many posts my brand-new account on X – ostensibly belonging to a 15-year-old named Jake – had to scroll through before being shown hard-right political messaging 👇
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Deputy Secy of State Christopher Landau says the US “cannot pretend that we are partners” w/ NATO nations because the European Union—of which many are members—pursues “policies of civilizational suicide.”
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
December 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Deputy Secy of State Christopher Landau says the US “cannot pretend that we are partners” w/ NATO nations because the European Union—of which many are members—pursues “policies of civilizational suicide.”
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
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"and it was on his Island where you became best friends...."
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
"and it was on his Island where you became best friends...."
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A wee bit I wrote about the hammerblow of watching people from the country that gave us the Glasgow girls and Kenmure Street turn to the right. And about the opportunism of Farage as he heads north. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Nigel Farage was once run out of Edinburgh. Now Scottish voters are embracing his rabble-rousing | Dani Garavelli
The Reform leader is exploiting growing resentment towards migrants and hosting a sold-out event - something unimaginable just a few years ago, says freelance columnist Dani Garavelli
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A wee bit I wrote about the hammerblow of watching people from the country that gave us the Glasgow girls and Kenmure Street turn to the right. And about the opportunism of Farage as he heads north. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The bit in Fairytale of New York where it’s like:
Shane McGowan: Well I could have been someone
and then Kirsty MacColl is all:
WeLL sO cOuLD aNyOnE!!!!!!
she ate him up, no crumbs, men’s mental health who xxx
Shane McGowan: Well I could have been someone
and then Kirsty MacColl is all:
WeLL sO cOuLD aNyOnE!!!!!!
she ate him up, no crumbs, men’s mental health who xxx
December 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The bit in Fairytale of New York where it’s like:
Shane McGowan: Well I could have been someone
and then Kirsty MacColl is all:
WeLL sO cOuLD aNyOnE!!!!!!
she ate him up, no crumbs, men’s mental health who xxx
Shane McGowan: Well I could have been someone
and then Kirsty MacColl is all:
WeLL sO cOuLD aNyOnE!!!!!!
she ate him up, no crumbs, men’s mental health who xxx
Another day in June we’ll pick 11 for football 🏴. I’ve got friends in Boston and DC but won’t be going because I’m not prepared to risk being denied entry and detained due to anti Trump social media posts
December 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Another day in June we’ll pick 11 for football 🏴. I’ve got friends in Boston and DC but won’t be going because I’m not prepared to risk being denied entry and detained due to anti Trump social media posts
Not sure the algorithm has quite got this one right 😂
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Not sure the algorithm has quite got this one right 😂
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🔴 BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access to 10+ Labour MPs and minister
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
Ex-Tory MP facilitated meetings with 10+ Labour MPs and met ministers in “cash-for-access operation”
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🔴 BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access to 10+ Labour MPs and minister
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
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Vigilante far-right 'street patrols' with links to Neo-Nazis and the support of senior Reform UK figures, are falsely claiming police backing, while attempting to infiltrate school networks in order to "protect" local children.
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/t...
The Reform-Backed Far-Right Street Patrols Coming to British School Gates
EXCLUSIVE: Nationalist vigilante groups, with links to Neo-Nazis, and the support of senior Reform figures, have been falsely claiming police backing while attempting to infiltrate local school networ...
bylinetimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Vigilante far-right 'street patrols' with links to Neo-Nazis and the support of senior Reform UK figures, are falsely claiming police backing, while attempting to infiltrate school networks in order to "protect" local children.
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/t...
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On top of the corruption and total lack of ethics, team Trump has zero understanding of Russia
December 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
On top of the corruption and total lack of ethics, team Trump has zero understanding of Russia
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A top UN counter-terrorism expert has compared Labour's UK to Putin's Russia over the 'abuse of law' banning Palestine Action ⬇️
UN expert likens Labour's 'abuse of law' in Palestine Action terror ban to Russia
www.thenational.scot
November 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
A top UN counter-terrorism expert has compared Labour's UK to Putin's Russia over the 'abuse of law' banning Palestine Action ⬇️
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‘The rise of prejudice is what’s shocking to me.’
Salman Rushdie tells Andrew Marr that ‘casual racism’ from the 1970s is coming back.
Salman Rushdie tells Andrew Marr that ‘casual racism’ from the 1970s is coming back.
November 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
‘The rise of prejudice is what’s shocking to me.’
Salman Rushdie tells Andrew Marr that ‘casual racism’ from the 1970s is coming back.
Salman Rushdie tells Andrew Marr that ‘casual racism’ from the 1970s is coming back.
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🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances. A new decade-long Brexit study explains it: a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances. A new decade-long Brexit study explains it: a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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Meta was aware that millions of adult strangers were contacting minors on its sites; that its products exacerbated mental health issues in teens; and that content related to eating disorders, suicide, and child sexual abuse was frequently detected, yet rarely removed.
time.com/7336204/meta...
time.com/7336204/meta...
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Meta was aware that millions of adult strangers were contacting minors on its sites; that its products exacerbated mental health issues in teens; and that content related to eating disorders, suicide, and child sexual abuse was frequently detected, yet rarely removed.
time.com/7336204/meta...
time.com/7336204/meta...
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X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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The New York Times' story about Trump calling for the execution of members of Congress ran on Page 16 today, with an itty-bitty promo on the front about halfway down the page.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The New York Times' story about Trump calling for the execution of members of Congress ran on Page 16 today, with an itty-bitty promo on the front about halfway down the page.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
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In the end, we no longer operate in a marketplace of ideas.
Platforms run a marketplace of feeling, where attention, not evidence, decides what rises. Emotional charge beats truth every time. Politics adapts to that logic, producing hollow performances instead of functional decisions.
Platforms run a marketplace of feeling, where attention, not evidence, decides what rises. Emotional charge beats truth every time. Politics adapts to that logic, producing hollow performances instead of functional decisions.
November 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
In the end, we no longer operate in a marketplace of ideas.
Platforms run a marketplace of feeling, where attention, not evidence, decides what rises. Emotional charge beats truth every time. Politics adapts to that logic, producing hollow performances instead of functional decisions.
Platforms run a marketplace of feeling, where attention, not evidence, decides what rises. Emotional charge beats truth every time. Politics adapts to that logic, producing hollow performances instead of functional decisions.