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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 6d

All fun and games telling everyone what a patriot you are until it’s time to stick up for British citizens kidnapped in international waters by a rogue state, eh?

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 6d

Human rights lawyer™️, progressive patriot®️, to British citizens: Drop Dead

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 6d

Keir Starmer’s spokesman asked about Israel detaining British citizens who were on the Gaza aid flotilla, while in international waters, replies that it is a “matter for the Israeli Government”

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flyingrodent @flyingrodent.bsky.social · 6d

If they didn’t blink at the IDF deliberately splattering three British ex-squaddies who were guarding an aid group convoy from a charity that has Barack Obama as a patron, then I’d guess they won’t give a fuck about activists they despise and are probably glad are far away.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 6d

Keir Starmer’s spokesman asked about Israel detaining British citizens who were on the Gaza aid flotilla, while in international waters, replies that it is a “matter for the Israeli Government”

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 6d

Nothing says patriotism and Britishness like becoming a bunch of evangelical yank cunts

Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 7d

For those who take a niche interest in the Americanisation of UK rightwing politics, formerly Tory-linked student group Turning Point are increasingly going down the Charlie Kirk-type evangelical path.

[Not the point, but I love the idea of 2025 Soho being some hotbed of sin]

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 7d

Just amazing that when we do get our balls-out fascist government in the not too distant future, they won’t even really need to do anything to get rolling, because ‘The Centre-Left Party™️’ have willingly, deliberately built all the apparatus for them.

Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 7d

NEW: Home Office announces planned new anti-protest powers, mainly aimed at pro-Gaza protests like those for Palestine Action. Police will be able to consider the "cumulative impact" of repeated protests and potentially order that they be relocated.

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 7d

Whichever politician vows to take no prisoners in the battle against the alarming, rapidly-increasing yankification of this country has my vote.

Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 7d

We’re the King’s Army, and we’re here to do the most puritanical-American-right nonsense imaginable.

Daniel @deargodwhatnow.bsky.social · 7d

Have to say, this is quite weird

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flyingrodent @flyingrodent.bsky.social · 11d

Roaring denunciation for anyone stating publicly that the Palestinians are human beings with rights who shouldn’t be slaughtered with total impunity; polite applause for swearing friendship to the fascist government that’s been handing out machine guns to civilians, for use on its subject population

lee harpin @Imharpin
X.com
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses @_LFI conference reception. "I will always be a friend of Israel. I will be here for you this year, the next year, and the one after that."

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 11d

If I were Prime Minister and I wanted to make a big song and dance about how patriotic I am, I simply wouldn’t give a foreign politician carte blanche to constantly talk shit about the democratically elected mayor of OUR capital city.

Hanniba-LINA Lecter 💀 @agirlcalledlina.bsky.social · 11d

Hahaha yesssss

Sir Keir Starmer has said he does not believe Nigel Farage or Reform voters are racist - and also refused to label Donald Trump's claim that London wants "Sharia law" as such.

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 13d

Tony Blair makes you want to believe in the concept of Hell, just so he can go there when he dies.

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 13d

This is what Blair’s team created together with BCG

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 14d

Evergreen moment from The Eric Andre Show

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 14d

I would simply point out that this is a prime minister who a few months ago was echoing Enoch Powell, and has done plenty to egg the far right on when he felt it was to his political advantage.

Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 14d

I sat down with the Prime Minister and asked him if he’s been doing enough to counter the shocking rise of the far right in this country.

It may have taken too long, but it’s good to hear him speaking like this now.

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

'This far-right politics will pull apart what we are as a country'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vows to tackle the far right and child poverty as he speaks to the ECHO ahead of the Labour party conference

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 15d

Yeah it would really suck if the British government did a bunch of economically right wing stuff, scapegoated minorities, and supported a genocide wouldn’t it?

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16d

Keir Starmer to warn Labour that battle with Reform is ‘fight for soul of the nation’

Exclusive: PM says history will not forgive his government if it fails to confront and defeat the populist right Keir Starmer will warn the Labour party that it is in a “fight for the soul of the nation” and that history will not forgive his government if it fails to confront and defeat Reform UK and the populist right. Speaking to the Guardian ahead of a vital conference for his leadership, he said he would tell disgruntled party members that now was “not the time for introspection” and infighting. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 17d

A big-brained genius from Starmer’s team: Alright I’m willing to compromise. How about in just this region we call it Britcard, Londonbritcard?

The Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · 17d

If this intends to make it legally compulsory for every adult in Derry to carry something called a "Brit Card", then I'm willing to offer some high-paid consultancy on why this plan might be flawed.

The Independent @the-independent.com · 17d

Every adult in Britain to require new ‘Brit Card’ ID

Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 17d

Can’t get a doctor’s appointment; can’t get a dentist appointment; can’t get seen at a hospital; cost of living through the roof; worst job market in years…

The Labour government:

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 17d

Lmao I look forward to the US Government spending the next 8 months lobbying FIFA to give Iran’s World Cup place to Israel.

Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 17d

It appears that there is an increasingly high chance Israel will be banned next week from UEFA due to its genocide in Gaza, which would in turn effectively end its hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.

I have heard this independently confirmed from another source.

www.thetimes.com/article/11e9...

Uefa members in favour of banning Israel from European football next week
Pressure has ramped up on European football’s governing body after protests and the UN Commission’s declaration of genocide in Gaza
exclusive

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 17d

Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 18d

It was written in pen, so jot that down for one JD, you fat fucking oaf.

m @keptsimple.bsky.social · 18d

incredible what a performative drama queen the vice president is

Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 19d

Island of strangers, squalid chapter update:

Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 19d

"Sources said Starmer’s speech would build on an argument he made in an opinion piece for the Sun newspaper" (just in case you were wondering how "progressive" it was going to be.) www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Keir Starmer to launch progressive fightback against ‘decline and division’ fuelled by far right

Prime minister expected to warn UK is ‘at a crossroads’ as he sets out plan to counter Nigel Farage and Reform

www.theguardian.com

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 20d

He wouldn’t be able to make it today because he’s gone completely fucking mad, he can’t write jokes anymore, and he keeps slagging off his co-writer on twitter for understandably not wanting to have anything to do with a foaming-at-the-mouth lunatic.

Sky News @news.sky.com · 20d

Graham Linehan says satire is 'dying' and that he wouldn't be able to make Father Ted today

Graham Linehan has told Sky News he believes satire is "dying" and that it would be "impossible" to make his hit shows Father Ted or The IT Crowd today.

news.sky.com

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 21d

Shambles. It’s over. Just join the greens and let the other knobheads have it.

Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 21d

We must make this work — there is no other choice.

Over the past few days, I have spoken with comrades across our movement.
For the sake of the party, and as an act of good faith, I will not be pursuing legal proceedings despite the baseless and unsubstantiated allegations against me. The directors of MOU Operations Ltd have issued a welcome statement clarifying the legal and financial situation.

I know many people are feeling demoralised - I share that feeling. We find ourselves in a regrettable situation, but my motivation has always been to ensure the collective strength of our movement, put members first and build the genuinely democratic conference and socialist party we so urgently need.

I am determined to reconcile and move forward. I am engaged in ongoing discussions with Jeremy, for whom, like all socialists of my generation, I have nothing but respect. We will find a way to continue in a unified way centring the grassroots of our movement. I am certain this is possible - indeed, it must be.

Fascism is growling at the door. The stakes are too high for failure to be an option. Both Jeremy and I remain committed to making this project a success - and we can all confirm that the conference will go ahead as planned in November.

This party does not belong to any one of us - it belongs to you.

ZARAH SULTANA MP
MP for Coventry South

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 23d

We already knew that because the crowd of kids there to see him weren’t also blown to pieces as collateral.

The Verge @theverge.com · 24d

Israel formally states it did not kill Charlie Kirk

In a video statement, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu called the growing MAGA conspiracy a ‘monstrous big lie.’

buff.ly

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 24d

Not to get too menswear guy about it, but why does Keir Starmer - a multimillionaire, who famously gets an even richer guy to buy his clobber for him - always have such shit tailoring? Looks like a year 7 in that suit jacket. Embarrassing us in the international stage.

Gregk Foley @gregk.co.uk · 25d

Awesome ruling class we've got there. Love it.

Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria meet Donald Trump and his wife Melania as they are hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. They look absolutely fucking mental

Photograph: Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street

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Michael Bailey @michaelb92.bsky.social · 24d

Adnan, your party’s dead in the water mush.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 24d

Trump Spends Entire U.K. Trip Trying To Figure Out Where He Knows Prince Andrew From

LONDON—Claiming that he recognized the member of the royal family, but his memory was hazy, President Donald Trump has spent his entire trip to the U.K. trying to figure out where he knows Prince Andr...

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