James O’Brien
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Broadcaster @lbc.co.uk
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James O’Brien
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February 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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This is crazy. The government — or fear of the government — is editing a CBS comedy show. Via @brianstelter.bsky.social
"Yesterday, Stephen Colbert taped a 'Late Show' interview with James Talarico, a candidate in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, but then CBS lawyers intervened."
"Yesterday, Stephen Colbert taped a 'Late Show' interview with James Talarico, a candidate in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, but then CBS lawyers intervened."
February 17, 2026 at 6:40 PM
This is crazy. The government — or fear of the government — is editing a CBS comedy show. Via @brianstelter.bsky.social
"Yesterday, Stephen Colbert taped a 'Late Show' interview with James Talarico, a candidate in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, but then CBS lawyers intervened."
"Yesterday, Stephen Colbert taped a 'Late Show' interview with James Talarico, a candidate in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, but then CBS lawyers intervened."
Fascinating. Will the opponents of protofascism have learned enough from Caerphilly?
Labour has now come in from 10/1 to 5/1 in Gorton and Denton, with Reform at 3/1 against, and Greens odds-on.
NB: these are prices (reflecting betting patterns) not predictions
(There has been no representative polling of the constituency published during the campaign + no hard data).
NB: these are prices (reflecting betting patterns) not predictions
(There has been no representative polling of the constituency published during the campaign + no hard data).
February 17, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Fascinating. Will the opponents of protofascism have learned enough from Caerphilly?
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Stephen Colbert taped a “Late Show” interview with James Talarico, a candidate in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas. But CBS lawyers intervened before the interview could air on TV. https://cnn.it/40cMltV
February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Stephen Colbert taped a “Late Show” interview with James Talarico, a candidate in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas. But CBS lawyers intervened before the interview could air on TV. https://cnn.it/40cMltV
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People sometimes praise Farage for taking lots of questions from the press.
That seems irrelevant when he regularly responds to reasonable questions in insulting and Trump-like terms, often attacking individual journalists and their outlets. Collectively, the lobby shouldn’t stand for it.
That seems irrelevant when he regularly responds to reasonable questions in insulting and Trump-like terms, often attacking individual journalists and their outlets. Collectively, the lobby shouldn’t stand for it.
Nigel Farage lashes out at a FT journalist and refuses to answer the question.
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
February 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
People sometimes praise Farage for taking lots of questions from the press.
That seems irrelevant when he regularly responds to reasonable questions in insulting and Trump-like terms, often attacking individual journalists and their outlets. Collectively, the lobby shouldn’t stand for it.
That seems irrelevant when he regularly responds to reasonable questions in insulting and Trump-like terms, often attacking individual journalists and their outlets. Collectively, the lobby shouldn’t stand for it.
Anuses Assemble.
Nigel’s superheroes come out of the shadows to play dress-up
Nigel’s superheroes come out of the shadows to play dress-up
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February 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Anuses Assemble.
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Lee Anderson appointed Minister for Shouting 'Oy Chairman Mao! Egg and Chips when You're Ready' in Chinese Restaurants.
February 17, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Lee Anderson appointed Minister for Shouting 'Oy Chairman Mao! Egg and Chips when You're Ready' in Chinese Restaurants.
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Surely *someone* asked him about Bannon, Trump, Brexit & the Epstein files?
Bueller?
Bueller?
Nigel Farage lashes out at a FT journalist and refuses to answer the question.
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
February 17, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Surely *someone* asked him about Bannon, Trump, Brexit & the Epstein files?
Bueller?
Bueller?
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Farage absolutely clueless on the Epstein/Mandelson story here, where the FT (especially @pickardje.bsky.social) has led the way on recent revelations. His thin skin could easily become a vulnerability.
Nigel Farage lashes out at a FT journalist and refuses to answer the question.
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
February 17, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Farage absolutely clueless on the Epstein/Mandelson story here, where the FT (especially @pickardje.bsky.social) has led the way on recent revelations. His thin skin could easily become a vulnerability.
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One of the best books I've read in years.
Kindle edition currently 99p. www.amazon.co.uk/Anglo-Saxons...
February 17, 2026 at 1:08 PM
One of the best books I've read in years.
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Anniversary of a confession in the clear: The networked evil that brought us Farage’s, Putin pleasing, Brexit. Here is the missing clip in which Farage confirms that Brexit would not have been possible without Bannon, Breitbart and by implication Cambridge Analyitica’s “help.”
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Anniversary of a confession in the clear: The networked evil that brought us Farage’s, Putin pleasing, Brexit. Here is the missing clip in which Farage confirms that Brexit would not have been possible without Bannon, Breitbart and by implication Cambridge Analyitica’s “help.”
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February 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Every so often you hear calls for ministers to be more robust (or something) in the face of legal advice.
But one can be fairly certain government lawyers warned about both proscribing Palestine Action and cancelling local council elections.
And here we are - a defeat and a reversal respectively.
But one can be fairly certain government lawyers warned about both proscribing Palestine Action and cancelling local council elections.
And here we are - a defeat and a reversal respectively.
February 16, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Every so often you hear calls for ministers to be more robust (or something) in the face of legal advice.
But one can be fairly certain government lawyers warned about both proscribing Palestine Action and cancelling local council elections.
And here we are - a defeat and a reversal respectively.
But one can be fairly certain government lawyers warned about both proscribing Palestine Action and cancelling local council elections.
And here we are - a defeat and a reversal respectively.
Russia & European complacency.
Social media regulation.
White collar versus hands-on work. tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
Social media regulation.
White collar versus hands-on work. tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
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February 16, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Russia & European complacency.
Social media regulation.
White collar versus hands-on work. tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
Social media regulation.
White collar versus hands-on work. tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
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The messages between the far-right former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein reveal how Bannon worked with Boris Johnson and Farage to “overthrow” Theresa May at the height of the 2018 Brexit crisis in the UK
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/16/b...
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Bannon, Epstein, Farage and Johnson and the Plot to 'Topple' Theresa May
The far-right former Trump adviser told Jeffrey Epstein that "we are overthrowing May right now" as he worked with Boris Johnson to remove the then Conservative Prime Minister from office
bylinetimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:17 PM
The messages between the far-right former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein reveal how Bannon worked with Boris Johnson and Farage to “overthrow” Theresa May at the height of the 2018 Brexit crisis in the UK
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/16/b...
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/16/b...
I like the government pivot to reminding voters that Farage is an avowed enemy of NATO & Europe & an ardent admirer of Vladimir Putin, who routinely orders the murders of critics & opponents. It is politically effective & morally essential.
February 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
I like the government pivot to reminding voters that Farage is an avowed enemy of NATO & Europe & an ardent admirer of Vladimir Putin, who routinely orders the murders of critics & opponents. It is politically effective & morally essential.
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“The next time someone shares with you some anti-London b******t, be sure to send them this video"
Excellent explainer from @evanedinger.bsky.social, countering hate and lies about London www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDky...
#racism #hateforprofit #stopfundinghate
Excellent explainer from @evanedinger.bsky.social, countering hate and lies about London www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDky...
#racism #hateforprofit #stopfundinghate
Why The Internet Is Terrified of London
YouTube video by Evan Edinger
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:03 PM
“The next time someone shares with you some anti-London b******t, be sure to send them this video"
Excellent explainer from @evanedinger.bsky.social, countering hate and lies about London www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDky...
#racism #hateforprofit #stopfundinghate
Excellent explainer from @evanedinger.bsky.social, countering hate and lies about London www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDky...
#racism #hateforprofit #stopfundinghate
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Obama responds to the racist Trump video — saying there's a "sort of clown show" playing out on social media: "What is true is there doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sense of decorum and a sense of propriety and respect for the office."
February 14, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Obama responds to the racist Trump video — saying there's a "sort of clown show" playing out on social media: "What is true is there doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sense of decorum and a sense of propriety and respect for the office."
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Spent part of today at Kidderminster's carpet museum - first time I've visited despite it opening in 2012. Surprised at just how good it was. Brilliantly done. Hopefully it can avoid closure
February 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Spent part of today at Kidderminster's carpet museum - first time I've visited despite it opening in 2012. Surprised at just how good it was. Brilliantly done. Hopefully it can avoid closure
The Winter Olympics is the mothership of sports I know I would be spectacularly rubbish at.
February 14, 2026 at 12:37 PM
The Winter Olympics is the mothership of sports I know I would be spectacularly rubbish at.
I prefer it when ‘Traitors’ describes the TV program, not the people potentially electing the next government.
2024 Reform UK voters are also less likely to describe themselves as anti-Russia (48%) than other voters (66-79%)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
February 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM
I prefer it when ‘Traitors’ describes the TV program, not the people potentially electing the next government.
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I have put to Nick Robinson that Farage gave a clearly false account + asked if the BBC will check and correct this
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Sunder Katwala on X: "@bbcnickrobinson @RishiSunak @Nigel_Farage @GoodwinMJ Nigel Farage gave you a false argument about net migration. Will BBC now fact-check + correct it? "Look at net migration numbers. Oh, it isn't good that net migration is coming down". "Do you know why? Its because an exodus: those of a financial position toto have a choice"" / X
@bbcnickrobinson @RishiSunak @Nigel_Farage @GoodwinMJ Nigel Farage gave you a false argument about net migration. Will BBC now fact-check + correct it? "Look at net migration numbers. Oh, it isn't good that net migration is coming down". "Do you know why? Its because an exodus: those of a financial position toto have a choice"
x.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:08 AM
This story keeps getting bigger.
🔴 SCOOP: Wife of Starmer’s comms chief had direct knowledge of Labour Together’s investigation into journalists, documents seen by D4S show
Revelation heaps more pressure on minister Josh Simons to explain why he paid a PR firm to dig dirt on reporters
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmer-al...
Revelation heaps more pressure on minister Josh Simons to explain why he paid a PR firm to dig dirt on reporters
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmer-al...
Starmer ally Josh Simons faces fresh questions about digging dirt on journalists
Tory and SNP chiefs call for Labour minister Simons to ‘come clean’ as we reveal new details of PR firm’s campaign to discredit journalists
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM
This story keeps getting bigger.
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🔴 SCOOP: Wife of Starmer’s comms chief had direct knowledge of Labour Together’s investigation into journalists, documents seen by D4S show
Revelation heaps more pressure on minister Josh Simons to explain why he paid a PR firm to dig dirt on reporters
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmer-al...
Revelation heaps more pressure on minister Josh Simons to explain why he paid a PR firm to dig dirt on reporters
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmer-al...
Starmer ally Josh Simons faces fresh questions about digging dirt on journalists
Tory and SNP chiefs call for Labour minister Simons to ‘come clean’ as we reveal new details of PR firm’s campaign to discredit journalists
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM
🔴 SCOOP: Wife of Starmer’s comms chief had direct knowledge of Labour Together’s investigation into journalists, documents seen by D4S show
Revelation heaps more pressure on minister Josh Simons to explain why he paid a PR firm to dig dirt on reporters
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmer-al...
Revelation heaps more pressure on minister Josh Simons to explain why he paid a PR firm to dig dirt on reporters
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmer-al...