@JohnTwelvetrees #FBPE
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Left of centre London and Berlin based European following British, European and US politics.
Despise Trump, Musk, Tories and Brexit.
Will follow back.
#RejoinEU #FBPE #AfDVerbotjetzt #niemalsMerz
Despise Trump, Musk, Tories and Brexit.
Will follow back.
#RejoinEU #FBPE #AfDVerbotjetzt #niemalsMerz
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Dominic Cummings was always an absolute arsehole.
The Conservative right loves to talk up imagined genius among their ranks when in truth there's nothing there but attitude, flex, and pose. Mogg, Johnson, Gove, Cummings. All tiresome little nobodies trotting out rehashed nonsense. Often nasty.
The Conservative right loves to talk up imagined genius among their ranks when in truth there's nothing there but attitude, flex, and pose. Mogg, Johnson, Gove, Cummings. All tiresome little nobodies trotting out rehashed nonsense. Often nasty.
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Dominic Cummings was always an absolute arsehole.
The Conservative right loves to talk up imagined genius among their ranks when in truth there's nothing there but attitude, flex, and pose. Mogg, Johnson, Gove, Cummings. All tiresome little nobodies trotting out rehashed nonsense. Often nasty.
The Conservative right loves to talk up imagined genius among their ranks when in truth there's nothing there but attitude, flex, and pose. Mogg, Johnson, Gove, Cummings. All tiresome little nobodies trotting out rehashed nonsense. Often nasty.
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Nigel Farage went to Dulwich College which when he attended was more expensive than Eton
He earns £1.5m a year, 92% of which comes from dodgy donations
His girlfriend pays £885,000 in cash to buy houses but she's a waitress.
He's not a 'working man' he's very rich and corrupt
He earns £1.5m a year, 92% of which comes from dodgy donations
His girlfriend pays £885,000 in cash to buy houses but she's a waitress.
He's not a 'working man' he's very rich and corrupt
October 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Nigel Farage went to Dulwich College which when he attended was more expensive than Eton
He earns £1.5m a year, 92% of which comes from dodgy donations
His girlfriend pays £885,000 in cash to buy houses but she's a waitress.
He's not a 'working man' he's very rich and corrupt
He earns £1.5m a year, 92% of which comes from dodgy donations
His girlfriend pays £885,000 in cash to buy houses but she's a waitress.
He's not a 'working man' he's very rich and corrupt
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The thing I'm "stunned" about is why this isn't the biggest domestic news item on every flipping platform
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny
Insiders have told Byline Times it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about his close aide's pro Russian statements
bylinetimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The thing I'm "stunned" about is why this isn't the biggest domestic news item on every flipping platform
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
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Zack Polanski, "The four wealthiest people in this country have more wealth than 20 million people"
"Inequality in our society is absolutely huge"
"We need to be taxing the super rich"
"Inequality in our society is absolutely huge"
"We need to be taxing the super rich"
October 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Zack Polanski, "The four wealthiest people in this country have more wealth than 20 million people"
"Inequality in our society is absolutely huge"
"We need to be taxing the super rich"
"Inequality in our society is absolutely huge"
"We need to be taxing the super rich"
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What could have been.
October 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
What could have been.
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«Le Comité Nobel 🇳🇴 a attribué le prix Nobel de la Paix 2025 à Maria Corina Machado pour son travail inlassable en faveur des droits démocratiques du peuple 🇻🇪 et pour sa lutte pour parvenir à une transition juste et pacifique de la dictature à la démocratie»
#NobelPrize
@nobelprize.bsky.social
«Le Comité Nobel 🇳🇴 a attribué le prix Nobel de la Paix 2025 à Maria Corina Machado pour son travail inlassable en faveur des droits démocratiques du peuple 🇻🇪 et pour sa lutte pour parvenir à une transition juste et pacifique de la dictature à la démocratie»
#NobelPrize
@nobelprize.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
👏🕊
«Le Comité Nobel 🇳🇴 a attribué le prix Nobel de la Paix 2025 à Maria Corina Machado pour son travail inlassable en faveur des droits démocratiques du peuple 🇻🇪 et pour sa lutte pour parvenir à une transition juste et pacifique de la dictature à la démocratie»
#NobelPrize
@nobelprize.bsky.social
«Le Comité Nobel 🇳🇴 a attribué le prix Nobel de la Paix 2025 à Maria Corina Machado pour son travail inlassable en faveur des droits démocratiques du peuple 🇻🇪 et pour sa lutte pour parvenir à une transition juste et pacifique de la dictature à la démocratie»
#NobelPrize
@nobelprize.bsky.social
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Polanski expertly dismantling the "rich people will move if we tax them" narrative, while Denham nimbly demonstrates how very patriotic such people are.
Former Head of Comms for the IEA, Annabel Denham, says the super rich will leave if we have a wealth tax.
Yes, the very same IEA that brought us Liz Truss’ disastrous mini budget. 🤦🏽♂️
Green Party leader Zack Polanski explains that their taxable assets can’t leave. #bbcqt
Yes, the very same IEA that brought us Liz Truss’ disastrous mini budget. 🤦🏽♂️
Green Party leader Zack Polanski explains that their taxable assets can’t leave. #bbcqt
October 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Polanski expertly dismantling the "rich people will move if we tax them" narrative, while Denham nimbly demonstrates how very patriotic such people are.
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I called this out on #BBCQT last night and I'm calling it out again now.
He is gaslighting a nation.
He is gaslighting a nation.
Farage insists ex-Reform UK Wales leader convicted of bribery is ‘bad apple’
Farage insists ex-Reform UK Wales leader convicted of bribery is ‘bad apple’
Farage said he was shocked by Nathan Gill’s admissions relating to pro-Russia statements
Nigel Farage has insisted his party’s former leader in Wales who was convicted of taking pro-Russian bribes was a “bad apple” who betrayed him.
The Reform UK leader was in Caerphilly campaigning for his candidate in a forthcoming Senedd byelection when he was asked about his links to Nathan Gill. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I called this out on #BBCQT last night and I'm calling it out again now.
He is gaslighting a nation.
He is gaslighting a nation.
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Ten percent of Gazans have been killed or wounded — mostly women, children, & the elderly.
The U.S. has sent $22 billion taxpayer dollars to facilitate Netanyahu's slaughter.
This ceasefire must hold, the hostages must be freed, aid must flow and this horrific war must end.
The U.S. has sent $22 billion taxpayer dollars to facilitate Netanyahu's slaughter.
This ceasefire must hold, the hostages must be freed, aid must flow and this horrific war must end.
October 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Ten percent of Gazans have been killed or wounded — mostly women, children, & the elderly.
The U.S. has sent $22 billion taxpayer dollars to facilitate Netanyahu's slaughter.
This ceasefire must hold, the hostages must be freed, aid must flow and this horrific war must end.
The U.S. has sent $22 billion taxpayer dollars to facilitate Netanyahu's slaughter.
This ceasefire must hold, the hostages must be freed, aid must flow and this horrific war must end.
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It is embarassing not to see the BBC pulling up Reform leaders claiming that Nathan Gill was just some fan who got photos taken with Farage - he was an MEP for them & their leader in Wales while taking cash from Russia to act against the UK! Literally the very basics of your job to point this out
October 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It is embarassing not to see the BBC pulling up Reform leaders claiming that Nathan Gill was just some fan who got photos taken with Farage - he was an MEP for them & their leader in Wales while taking cash from Russia to act against the UK! Literally the very basics of your job to point this out
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EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has drawn up plans to win over Reform voters by changing its news and drama output.
BBC Director General Tim Davie and other execs discussed altering "story selection" in order to win the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
BBC Director General Tim Davie and other execs discussed altering "story selection" in order to win the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
BBC Bosses Draw Up Plans to Win Over Reform Voters by Changing News and Drama Output
The Director General Tim Davie and other executives discussed altering BBC “story selection” in order to secure the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage’s party
bylinetimes.com
June 9, 2025 at 8:22 AM
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has drawn up plans to win over Reform voters by changing its news and drama output.
BBC Director General Tim Davie and other execs discussed altering "story selection" in order to win the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
BBC Director General Tim Davie and other execs discussed altering "story selection" in order to win the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
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Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.
Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury
Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.
bit.ly
October 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.
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BREAKING
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued her first statement in the aftermath of being indicted by President Trump’s DOJ.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued her first statement in the aftermath of being indicted by President Trump’s DOJ.
October 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
BREAKING
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued her first statement in the aftermath of being indicted by President Trump’s DOJ.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued her first statement in the aftermath of being indicted by President Trump’s DOJ.
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After pointing out that she's an immigrant Joanna Lumley asks why we don't fix the problems that create asylum seekers and address climate change
October 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
After pointing out that she's an immigrant Joanna Lumley asks why we don't fix the problems that create asylum seekers and address climate change
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Reform UK in the dock ⚖
9th October Andy Osborn.
14th October Neil Stevens, Tony Stevens, and Rob Sheridan.
15th October Sarah White.
21st November Nathan Gill.
16th December Mandy Clare.
22nd May 2026 Daniel Taylor.
Under investigation:
Joseph Boam.
Lee Duffy.
George Cottrell.
#ReformInTheDock
9th October Andy Osborn.
14th October Neil Stevens, Tony Stevens, and Rob Sheridan.
15th October Sarah White.
21st November Nathan Gill.
16th December Mandy Clare.
22nd May 2026 Daniel Taylor.
Under investigation:
Joseph Boam.
Lee Duffy.
George Cottrell.
#ReformInTheDock
October 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Reform UK in the dock ⚖
9th October Andy Osborn.
14th October Neil Stevens, Tony Stevens, and Rob Sheridan.
15th October Sarah White.
21st November Nathan Gill.
16th December Mandy Clare.
22nd May 2026 Daniel Taylor.
Under investigation:
Joseph Boam.
Lee Duffy.
George Cottrell.
#ReformInTheDock
9th October Andy Osborn.
14th October Neil Stevens, Tony Stevens, and Rob Sheridan.
15th October Sarah White.
21st November Nathan Gill.
16th December Mandy Clare.
22nd May 2026 Daniel Taylor.
Under investigation:
Joseph Boam.
Lee Duffy.
George Cottrell.
#ReformInTheDock
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I sometimes worry I exaggerate the collective madness of our media but the people who cheered Brexit, Boris Johnson & Liz Truss's mini-budget are now applauding Kemi Badenoch's speech. 'Parallell universe' doesn't come close. I suppose her not falling over is a win of sorts for them at the moment.
October 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I sometimes worry I exaggerate the collective madness of our media but the people who cheered Brexit, Boris Johnson & Liz Truss's mini-budget are now applauding Kemi Badenoch's speech. 'Parallell universe' doesn't come close. I suppose her not falling over is a win of sorts for them at the moment.
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“You described Reform and other parties across Europe today as among the 'right wing equivalents of the fascists in the 1930s'. Why?”
“Because that’s what they are”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.
#Newsnight
“Because that’s what they are”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.
#Newsnight
October 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“You described Reform and other parties across Europe today as among the 'right wing equivalents of the fascists in the 1930s'. Why?”
“Because that’s what they are”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.
#Newsnight
“Because that’s what they are”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.
#Newsnight
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For the first time since April, Nigel Farage has declared his income from second jobs. I've not entered it into our system yet, but this will definitely take him over £1million in additional earnings since the election
October 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
For the first time since April, Nigel Farage has declared his income from second jobs. I've not entered it into our system yet, but this will definitely take him over £1million in additional earnings since the election
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"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
October 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
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Public Services don't work, because then you have to pay for Private ones that do.
People really need to understand that this isn't an error, the Private owners pay the politicians to make sure the Public Services don't work.
People really need to understand that this isn't an error, the Private owners pay the politicians to make sure the Public Services don't work.
October 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Public Services don't work, because then you have to pay for Private ones that do.
People really need to understand that this isn't an error, the Private owners pay the politicians to make sure the Public Services don't work.
People really need to understand that this isn't an error, the Private owners pay the politicians to make sure the Public Services don't work.