John Ferrett
@johnferrett.bsky.social
Family, sport and politics in that order. Co-operation and solidarity is the only way forward.
Reposted by John Ferrett
I am exhausted.
I need British politics to stop.
For God's sake.
I need British politics to stop.
For God's sake.
The important story behind this story is that someone in Downing Street is having a breakdown:
Starmer allies issue warning to PM’s rivals as fears grow over leadership challenge
No 10 said to be in ‘full bunker mode’ over fears of attempt to oust him after budget or May local elections
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I am exhausted.
I need British politics to stop.
For God's sake.
I need British politics to stop.
For God's sake.
Reposted by John Ferrett
On a more serious note: British politics have been in crisis mode for ten years and this is a real problem whatever your politics. It undermines trust in government and democracy, fuels populism, and makes the UK an unstable partner at a time when the geopolitical situation is very dangerous.
The important story behind this story is that someone in Downing Street is having a breakdown:
Starmer allies issue warning to PM’s rivals as fears grow over leadership challenge
No 10 said to be in ‘full bunker mode’ over fears of attempt to oust him after budget or May local elections
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
On a more serious note: British politics have been in crisis mode for ten years and this is a real problem whatever your politics. It undermines trust in government and democracy, fuels populism, and makes the UK an unstable partner at a time when the geopolitical situation is very dangerous.
Reposted by John Ferrett
If you think that “the slow vanishing of employee benefits” is a better trade politically than “the other lot saying you broke your promise on income tax”, you are out of your tree: www.ft.com/content/1160...
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
If you think that “the slow vanishing of employee benefits” is a better trade politically than “the other lot saying you broke your promise on income tax”, you are out of your tree: www.ft.com/content/1160...
Reposted by John Ferrett
As I think Labour is discovering but few in the Conservatives wanted to is this inter-connected world has few opportunities for growth in mature economies, and lots of expectations from people that governments can and will do everything to remove risk. Doesn't add up.
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 AM
As I think Labour is discovering but few in the Conservatives wanted to is this inter-connected world has few opportunities for growth in mature economies, and lots of expectations from people that governments can and will do everything to remove risk. Doesn't add up.
Reposted by John Ferrett
It’s already started - the BBC allows Newsmax boss to opine about bias, suggest some of the Jan 6 mob were merely innocent tourists visiting Congress, without pushback
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It’s already started - the BBC allows Newsmax boss to opine about bias, suggest some of the Jan 6 mob were merely innocent tourists visiting Congress, without pushback
Reposted by John Ferrett
I know it's all so stupid, but this isn't why it's DoD. Army/War and Navy being separate was outdated and impractical, needed to unify. "Defense" as a common name for that started w/ "Minister of Defence" in the UK, created for the same reason by notoriously woke war-loser Winston Churchill.
Trump: "We have officially renamed the Dept of Defense back to the original name, Dept of War. And remember we won World War 1, we won World War 2, we won everything in between. We won everything that came before. And then we brilliantly decided to change the name. We became politically correct"
November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I know it's all so stupid, but this isn't why it's DoD. Army/War and Navy being separate was outdated and impractical, needed to unify. "Defense" as a common name for that started w/ "Minister of Defence" in the UK, created for the same reason by notoriously woke war-loser Winston Churchill.
Reposted by John Ferrett
Disgusting. You engaged in political gamesmanship using them as pawns knowing they would get harmed and now you question *their* patriotism because some of them aren't wealthy like you and didn't want to work a high stress job for no pay?
Sean Duffy threatens "action" against air traffic controllers who didn't come to work during the shutdown: "I'm concerned about their patriotism."
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Disgusting. You engaged in political gamesmanship using them as pawns knowing they would get harmed and now you question *their* patriotism because some of them aren't wealthy like you and didn't want to work a high stress job for no pay?
Reposted by John Ferrett
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
PM attacks ‘toxic division of Reform’ and gives strongest signal yet that two-child benefit cap will be lifted
*
UK politics live – latest updates
Decades-old racism is returning to British politics, and “it makes people feel very scared” Keir Starmer has said, warning that divisive hard-right politics was “tearing our country apart”.
Speaking to GP and TV personality Amir Khan, the prime minister accused Nigel Farage’s Reform UK of overseeing a return of the racist and divisive politics “that frankly I thought we had dealt with decades ago”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
Reposted by John Ferrett
The insidious reality of far right wing extremism hiding behind faux patriotism flying St George’s flags..
They hijacked our Union Flag & St George’s Flag to for intimidation & devision so we need to reclaim them.. I’m 100% behind the Mosques that have flown Union Flags symbolising unity❗️👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼
They hijacked our Union Flag & St George’s Flag to for intimidation & devision so we need to reclaim them.. I’m 100% behind the Mosques that have flown Union Flags symbolising unity❗️👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼
The flying of St George's flags across the country are creating "no-go" zones for NHS staff, with some facing frequent abuse, health bosses have warned
news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
St George's flags are creating 'no-go zones' for NHS staff, health bosses warn
A trust leader hails the "bravery" of black and Asian healthcare workers for continuing to treat patients in areas "designed to exclude them".
news.sky.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The insidious reality of far right wing extremism hiding behind faux patriotism flying St George’s flags..
They hijacked our Union Flag & St George’s Flag to for intimidation & devision so we need to reclaim them.. I’m 100% behind the Mosques that have flown Union Flags symbolising unity❗️👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼
They hijacked our Union Flag & St George’s Flag to for intimidation & devision so we need to reclaim them.. I’m 100% behind the Mosques that have flown Union Flags symbolising unity❗️👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼
Reposted by John Ferrett
“Anyone who thinks this is about a 12-second clip on a Panorama more than a year ago that not a single viewer complained about is not reading the proper story,” said one. “What’s going on here is much more about macro politics.”
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bosses
The whirlwind that started when Deborah Turness came under attack at a board meeting is part of a wider political story, some say
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
“Anyone who thinks this is about a 12-second clip on a Panorama more than a year ago that not a single viewer complained about is not reading the proper story,” said one. “What’s going on here is much more about macro politics.”
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
Reposted by John Ferrett
Well, this is quite a serious allegation. I do hope the BBC shows true impartiality and investigate whether or not some of its Board members are systemically biased. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
Sources say Robbie Gibb amplified criticisms of Trump, Gaza and trans rights coverage, and had ‘a lot of oxygen in the room’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Well, this is quite a serious allegation. I do hope the BBC shows true impartiality and investigate whether or not some of its Board members are systemically biased. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Reposted by John Ferrett
I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
BBC faces ‘existential’ threat after exit of top executives
Broadcaster’s deepest crisis in recent history comes amid fresh questions over its future role in British society
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
Reposted by John Ferrett
Two things here are true. 1) Trump is MAGA and the movement will back whatever he wants. 2) the pivot to confront China by Trump was, is, and always will be a sham. He has strengthened China and weakened US allies.
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Two things here are true. 1) Trump is MAGA and the movement will back whatever he wants. 2) the pivot to confront China by Trump was, is, and always will be a sham. He has strengthened China and weakened US allies.
Reposted by John Ferrett
Facts would like a word.
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Reposted by John Ferrett
BREAKING: Unemployment rate jumps to highest level since late 2020 ahead of budget
news.sky.com/story/unempl...
news.sky.com/story/unempl...
Unemployment rate jumps to highest level since late 2020 ahead of budget
The UK's jobless rate has risen to a level not seen since late 2020, according to official figures released ahead of the budget.
news.sky.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
BREAKING: Unemployment rate jumps to highest level since late 2020 ahead of budget
news.sky.com/story/unempl...
news.sky.com/story/unempl...
Reposted by John Ferrett
the thing is, if you listen to it in the full context, it makes even less sense.
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
the thing is, if you listen to it in the full context, it makes even less sense.
Reposted by John Ferrett
Reposted by John Ferrett
Reposted by John Ferrett
Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
Reposted by John Ferrett
Very interesting piece, including the extract below which has the ring of truth
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Very interesting piece, including the extract below which has the ring of truth
Reposted by John Ferrett
The Telegraph routinely spreads myths about a range of subjects - especially climate change.
It has been forced to publish over 100 corrections this year so far.
Yet it has the gall to lecture the BBC - and whip up a national panic - about journalistic standards
It has been forced to publish over 100 corrections this year so far.
Yet it has the gall to lecture the BBC - and whip up a national panic - about journalistic standards
The Telegraph’s Record of Climate Falsehoods
The Telegraph, which has accused the BBC of bias and a lack of editorial rigour, has been forced to amend a swathe of climate inaccuracies. The BBC’s director-general and CEO resigned this weekend aft...
www.desmog.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Telegraph routinely spreads myths about a range of subjects - especially climate change.
It has been forced to publish over 100 corrections this year so far.
Yet it has the gall to lecture the BBC - and whip up a national panic - about journalistic standards
It has been forced to publish over 100 corrections this year so far.
Yet it has the gall to lecture the BBC - and whip up a national panic - about journalistic standards
Reposted by John Ferrett
If you have a doubt the MAGA attack on the BBC is not co-ordinated, read what GB News owner told the US
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/79/a...
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/79/a...
‘America Must Save Britain’ – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
GB News’ new programme broadcast live from Washington DC features climate denial, vaccine misinformation, and non-stop praise for Donald Trump – with the channel’s co-owner telling ‘MAGA’ politicians ...
subscribe.bylinetimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
If you have a doubt the MAGA attack on the BBC is not co-ordinated, read what GB News owner told the US
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/79/a...
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/79/a...
Reposted by John Ferrett
They don't make Tories like Lord Patton (and Lord Heseltine) any more.
And out democracy and country suffers because of this.
And out democracy and country suffers because of this.
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
They don't make Tories like Lord Patton (and Lord Heseltine) any more.
And out democracy and country suffers because of this.
And out democracy and country suffers because of this.
Wordle 1,605 X/6
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
A disaster of historic proportions Sir Keir
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
A disaster of historic proportions Sir Keir
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Wordle 1,605 X/6
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
A disaster of historic proportions Sir Keir
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
A disaster of historic proportions Sir Keir
Reposted by John Ferrett
Reporter: Dr Oz said that—
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Reporter: Dr Oz said that—
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.