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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 2d

“We all know Brexit’s to blame for the crisis facing UK steel.. While Keir Starmer fiddles in India, Rome burns. The British steel industry now faces a calamity so severe, insiders say it could be “terminal”

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

We all know Brexit’s to blame for the crisis facing UK steel – it’s time for politicians to be honest and reverse it | Simon Jenkins

With British industry faltering, the excuse that the public wants this is risible. Parliament must force Starmer to act, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

www.theguardian.com

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lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · 2d

@mrjamesob.bsky.social It’s the real prospect of digital ID cards which has galvanised Reform crackpots who are now busy pushing alarmist threats out in social media from the likes of former Pfizer VP Dr Mike Yeadon.

lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · 5d

Well done, Kent.

Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 5d

Who would have guessed

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 6d

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.

America is on the brink of martial law.

Do not be silent.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 10d

Why is Starmer becoming more confident criticising Brexit? Because quietly, without any great drama, a consensus has been reached. It's a disaster inews.co.uk/opinion/brex...

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John Seaton 🇧🇷🇵🇸🇺🇦🇬🇧🇪🇺 @johnseatonuk.bsky.social · 11d

From 2013:-
“Nigel Farage schooldays letter reveals concerns over fascism”
www.channel4.com/news/nigel-f...

Nigel Farage schooldays letter reveals concerns over fascism

Channel 4 News obtains a letter about Ukip leader Nigel Farage, from his days as a schoolboy, in which teachers are quoted as accusing him of being "racist" and "fascist".

www.channel4.com

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 14d

“You mentioned your grave concern about the Reform policy to deport people who already live here. Do you think that’s an amoral policy?” @bbclaurak.bsky.social

“Yes I do” - Keir Starmer 👏

“They are our neighbors..they are apart of who we are. It will rip this country apart”

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lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · 15d

It’s clear that Farage and his funders are all about self-enrichment and unchecked power. That’s it. They don’t care a jot about ordinary working people. Just like Trump, they despise voters who fall for their blatant lies and nationalist tactics designed to sow division and hatred.

Truth To Power Ⓥ 🇪🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇫🇷 🇵🇸🇺🇦🇭🇰 @truthtopower.bsky.social · 15d

Why Farage’s Poll Numbers Have Hit a Wall
youtu.be/-Wh5-tpeVTs

Why Farage’s Poll Numbers Have Hit a Wall

YouTube video by Truth To Power

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lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · 19d

Absolutely.. government should be calmly articulating the benefits to the UK of legal immigration. Time to be bold and put some clear water between themselves and Reform on immigration rather than chasing them down far-right rabbit holes.

Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 19d

The unravelling of Reform's xenophobic and half-baked proposals on ILR would be ideal time for Govt to say its own proposals, which I described as "not just unfair and vindictive, but economically irrational" will *not* apply retrospectively to migrants already here.

ukandeu.ac.uk/immigration_...

Immigration is down, should the government be happy? - UK in a changing Europe

Jonathan Portes analyses the latest ONS immigration statistics. He argues that net migration has dropped significantly, but that this will expose the...

ukandeu.ac.uk

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lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · 27d

observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

US cash turned Tommy Robinson into the poster boy of UK f...

Outside the Old Bailey in 2018, a reinvented Tommy Robinson flashed his perfect new teeth to 2,000 diehard supporters at a “free Tommy” rally on a stage ...

observer.co.uk

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Andrew Sparrow @andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social · Sep 4

Britons would rather have Labour government run by Starmer than Reform one led by Farage, poll suggests - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

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lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · 27d

“It seems right to stand up among the naysayers when the most deplorable of all US presidents arrives on his second state visit to Britain… a man whose conduct in public office has brought shame on the United States.”

Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 27d

“Why I’m demonstrating against Trump’s visit” Good on Max Hastings - where’s the demo?

www.thetimes.com/article/db35...

Why I’m demonstrating against Trump’s visit

My wife and I will stand with ‘Rent-A-Mob’ to protest at this most deplorable of US presidents

www.thetimes.com

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lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · 27d

The LibDem leader nails it again. Government departments and ministers must also get off X and stop using it as a comms platform.

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 27d

I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.

As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.

Letter from Ed Davey to Keir Starmer condemning Elon Musk for inciting violence and urging unity to defend democracy.

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 28d

Some more direct incitement from Musk

This man burned his sheep's clothing a long time ago and is now fully leaning into his right wing white supremacist nationalism

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Chris Grey @chrisgrey.bsky.social · 28d

Excellent piece by @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social, especially in drawing attention to the sickening double standards of those on the right demanding civilities from their opponents that they refuse to grant to their opponents.

Jonathan Freedland @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social · 29d

On Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump and the spectre of political violence. Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The US is on the brink of another era of political violence – and Donald Trump ‘couldn’t care less’ | Jonathan Freedland

In their humane responses to the killing of Charlie Kirk, Democrats are observing the old norms. Things are different now: anger and division rule, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

www.theguardian.com

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The Economist @economist.com · 29d

Assessing political violence in America is inherently subjective. But the data available—largely compiled by researchers whom sceptical conservatives would probably dismiss as biased—suggest Charlie Kirk’s killing is not representative of broader trends

Is “radical-left” violence really on the rise in America?

The killing of Charlie Kirk is part of a grim pattern of political violence. This is what the data show

econ.st

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Craig Carlisle @creggster.bsky.social · 29d

You’re welcome.

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lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · Sep 5

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Worth remembering this when Farage gloats over Angela Raynor’s demise during the Reform party conference…

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · Sep 5

This is a huge story.

Don't let him get away with it.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings

Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum

www.theguardian.com

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lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · Sep 3

This should be required viewing for anyone in the UK tempted to vote for Reform.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 3

Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him

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Daily Trix @dailytrix.bsky.social · Aug 15

"Give me the Nobel Peace Prize or you'll be sorry" doesn't sound very peaceful.

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · Aug 14

Out of the blue, Trump called the Norwegian finance minister to ask when he would get the Nobel prize suggesting he would impose tariffs if he did not www.dn.no/politikk/fre...

Kilder til DN: Trump tok opp nobelpris i tolltelefon med Stoltenberg (+)

Ut av det blå, mens finansminister Jens Stoltenberg gikk på gaten i Oslo, ringte Donald Trump fra Det hvite hus. Han ville ha Nobelprisen – og diskutere toll.

www.dn.no

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 3

News Analysis: In firing the head of the agency that collects labor statistics, President Trump underscored his tendency to suppress facts he doesn’t like and promote his own version of reality. nyti.ms/3IYnoNF

President Trump walking down the stairs of Air Force One. A headline reads: "Trump's Efforts to Control Information Echo an Authoritarian Playbook" Photo by Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

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lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · Aug 3

Makes you wonder if Farage, biggest Brexit snake oil salesman of them all, is really as popular as Labour and the Tories fear? www.thetimes.com/article/dc1d...

Only 29% would back Brexit now — poll suggests tables have turned

We asked Britain about Europe, China and their least favourite world leaders, but one answer stands out

www.thetimes.com

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lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · Jul 26

Trump never was very welcome in Scotland…

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Jul 25

Today's front page 📰 Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland

Our front page has caused a stir online, prompting anger from Donald Trump's supporters. So, we want to ask: which part is factually inaccurate? 🤔

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lynne47.bsky.social @lynne47.bsky.social · Jun 26

Done

Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · Apr 20

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)

Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"

We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.

petition.parliament.uk

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