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John Ottaway
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pickardje.bsky.social
new allegation concerning Farage’s behaviour when he was 18 years old
Another contemporary yesterday accused the Reform leader of being a "complete liar". Andy Field, a GP who was two years below Farage at Dulwich, said he had directly witnessed racial abuse from the Reform UK leader. He told BBC Radio Four's World at One he had been contacted on social media by people "who were nine years old and Nigel Farage, when he was 18 years old, marched frequently into the playground where they were playing and they were told to 'go back to Africa'. Others were singled out for being Jewish." Field, who said he did not have political affiliations, added: "T'd see him goose-stepping through the playground and Nazi saluting on many occasions — that was quite a common occurrence. I'd also heard him saying things like Hitler was right and you escaped the gas chamber." In correspondence with The
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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profaliceroberts.bsky.social
A very welcome ruling in Northern Ireland - supporting that basic right of freedom of/from religion. The state - and state schools - should not teach a religion as truth or push it on children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
Religious education: Supreme Court rules the Christian-focused RE taught in NI schools is unlawful
In a unanimous judgement the Supreme Court allowed an appeal by an unnamed father and daughter from Northern Ireland.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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carlyriley.bsky.social
Go and see this very funny and lovely man, you will have a lovely evening I promise
robinince.bsky.social Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 4d
Would be great to spread this far and wide so we make as much money as possible in COLCHESTER tomorrow
robinince.bsky.social Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 5d
This SUNDAY - COLCHESTER!!
A solo show for @samaritans.bsky.social

Tickets here

www.redlionbooks.co.uk/product/poet...

Tell your friends
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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simoart.bsky.social
1/3 If you missed me at Thought Bubble last weekend… worry not… I have books for sale here too…
👉 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Simo...

AND... FREE UK SHIPPING FOR A LIMITED TIME!😮
Including Rasp: Book 1!

Shares appreciated forever!🙂
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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gustaffovargas.bsky.social
Hey hey!!! Don't forget that I have fresh copies of ALTIPLANO Graphic Novel available at my SHOP
www.gustaffovargas.com/store including all my other Peruvian Cyberpunk Stories! Order yours now! 🤖🐆😎
November 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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mimmymum.bsky.social
A cycling influencer nominated for a list of top 100 women cyclists said she has declined the honour due to the decision not to include trans women.

Claire Sharpe, a cycling coach from Bristol, said: "If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of" 👏🏻
Woman refuses Cycling UK award over trans women being left out - BBC News
Claire Sharpe says she disagrees with Cycling UK only naming biological women in their top 100 list.
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
johnottaway.bsky.social
Ok Football Gods, work your magic so #Scotland can play in Toronto.

My best friend lives there and she owns a bar
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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omandoriginal.bsky.social
a man in a suit and tie with scotland written on the bottom
Alt: a man in a suit and tie with scotland written on the bottom
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
johnottaway.bsky.social
I can't take that too often, vut YAAASSSSS!!!
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
johnottaway.bsky.social
WOW!!!

#ScotlandDenmark
November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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alisondennison.bsky.social
Wow, he looks just like him!
BBC sport headline "Kane double helps England complete perfect qualifying campaign" Next to a photo of Harry Kane
November 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
johnottaway.bsky.social
Thank you @hansoliton.bsky.social for allowing me to attend #Thoughtbubble by proxy and going round to say "Hi" to lots of my comic pals

Next year, I'll be there in person
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November 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
johnottaway.bsky.social
Scotland are lucky to be goung in, only 1-0 down. Gordon has kept it from being 4-0

#GreeceScotland #GreVsSco
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
johnottaway.bsky.social
Go see Simo at #ThoughtBubble this weekend and revel in the beauty of his art.

I defy you not to swear when you see it.
simoart.bsky.social Martin Simpson - Rasp Bk. 1 now available! @simoart.bsky.social · 12d
Tomorrow it’s @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social time!!🥳

I’ll be in Bubbleboy Hall, table E5!

• I’ll be debuting my new book 'Rasp Bk. 1'!🥳

• I also have a fancy new printing of ‘The Void’.

• Plus ‘NORD’… including a few with a VERY limited edition dust-jacket especially for TB25!

See you there!!
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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russellmarkolson.bsky.social
I'll be seeing you up in beautiful Harrogate this weekend for another thrilling @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social! Find me in Bubble Boy at E7, surrounded by the gorgeous @normkonyu.bsky.social, @catfoodcomics.com, @gustaffovargas.bsky.social and @simoart.bsky.social among others!
The map for Thought Bubble's Bubbleboy Hall. I'm at E7, near the can! Nice!!!
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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everyonehateselon.bsky.social
James Dyson owns more UK land than the actual KING. But he pays an effective tax rate of LESS THAN 1%* on his total wealth.

Here’s a novel idea @keirstarmer: to fund schools and hospitals, TAX THE BILLIONAIRES.

📍Station Lane, Bristol - near James Dyson’s £20m country estate Dodington Park
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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marcuschown.bsky.social
The BBC made Nigel Farage.

Let that be the end of any nonsense that the BBC has a left-wing bias.
November 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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brimcrob.bsky.social
In Scotland " In a wee minute" is an elastic state of time and defies the laws of physics.
#ScottishThings
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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coldwarsteve.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
Thought Bubble's Comic Convention programme is PACKED with excellent comics-focused talks and workshops. Here are a few Saturday panel highlights to wet your whistle.

See the full programme here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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gustaffovargas.bsky.social
Hey hey!!! I'll be at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
In BubbleBoy Hall E-6!!! I'll bring all my Peruvian Cyberpunk books: ALTIPLANO, ANTICUCHO & TRUJILLO, also NULLHUNTER Paperback copies, original and much more!!
I'll also be at the Portfolio Reviews Table on Sunday. Only 5 days to go!!! 🤖🤖🤖😊😁😱✨🐆🐩🐩
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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neildaviesart.bsky.social
It's... funny? Because... it's true
November 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
johnottaway.bsky.social
What an absolute fucking steal... go steal off Jonny
jonnycannon.bsky.social Jonny Cannon @jonnycannon.bsky.social · Oct 25
There's a new deal available at my online store for a double-pack of The United: Welcome to the Shitshow and The United: Going Underground for £30 plus lowered shipping costs, with a free A4 sketch!
cannonhillcomics.bigcartel.com/product/doub...
The books come in a big box!
The United: Welcome to the Shitshow and Going Underground Double Whammy
The United; Welcome to the Shitshow A 228 page deluxe hardback that collects every issue of The United and 79 pages of all news comics material....
cannonhillcomics.bigcartel.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:21 AM