Nick Rochford
@nickrochford.bsky.social
English. But Welsh. Irish. Scots. Londoner.
Books, football, cricket, beer, wine, moussaka. But not at one sitting. Necessarily.
CPFC ST Holder | DHFC | Dulwich cricket | Surrey cricket | Mediterranean fan, West Norwood dweller....
Books, football, cricket, beer, wine, moussaka. But not at one sitting. Necessarily.
CPFC ST Holder | DHFC | Dulwich cricket | Surrey cricket | Mediterranean fan, West Norwood dweller....
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Nick Rochford
@nickrochford.bsky.social
· Jan 22
Finally left X today, ranting into the ether. Appropriate I thought..no more
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TV tonight: Chris Hoy opens up about his terminal cancer diagnosis
TV tonight: Chris Hoy opens up about his terminal cancer diagnosis
The Olympic cyclist puts together an inspirational plan to raise funds for cancer sufferers. Plus: Monica Dolan reads Jane Austen. Here’s what to watch this evening
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
TV tonight: Chris Hoy opens up about his terminal cancer diagnosis
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The UK rejoining the EU's Erasmus scheme for young people has 65% support with 12% opposition.
Net support by party: +81% Lib Dem, +77% Lab, +36% Con, +7% Reform. Via @yougov.co.uk
Net support by party: +81% Lib Dem, +77% Lab, +36% Con, +7% Reform. Via @yougov.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The UK rejoining the EU's Erasmus scheme for young people has 65% support with 12% opposition.
Net support by party: +81% Lib Dem, +77% Lab, +36% Con, +7% Reform. Via @yougov.co.uk
Net support by party: +81% Lib Dem, +77% Lab, +36% Con, +7% Reform. Via @yougov.co.uk
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"I wouldn't want to take away the right to strike at all but..."
Govt minister Sarah Jones defending a group of workers not being allowed to strike and attacking another group of workers for striking in order to restore their pay.
Jones is an MP for the party of organised labour.
Govt minister Sarah Jones defending a group of workers not being allowed to strike and attacking another group of workers for striking in order to restore their pay.
Jones is an MP for the party of organised labour.
December 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
"I wouldn't want to take away the right to strike at all but..."
Govt minister Sarah Jones defending a group of workers not being allowed to strike and attacking another group of workers for striking in order to restore their pay.
Jones is an MP for the party of organised labour.
Govt minister Sarah Jones defending a group of workers not being allowed to strike and attacking another group of workers for striking in order to restore their pay.
Jones is an MP for the party of organised labour.
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Farage has been told to apologise for his alleged teenage racism by 26 school contemporaries who have written an open letter telling of their “dismay and anger” at his response in recent weeks.
December 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Farage has been told to apologise for his alleged teenage racism by 26 school contemporaries who have written an open letter telling of their “dismay and anger” at his response in recent weeks.
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Massively overdue. Very glad to see this happening
Comes a week after a Labour MP in Commons cited Democracy for Sale’s cash for access investigation as evidence of how weak Britain’s are
Comes a week after a Labour MP in Commons cited Democracy for Sale’s cash for access investigation as evidence of how weak Britain’s are
December 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Massively overdue. Very glad to see this happening
Comes a week after a Labour MP in Commons cited Democracy for Sale’s cash for access investigation as evidence of how weak Britain’s are
Comes a week after a Labour MP in Commons cited Democracy for Sale’s cash for access investigation as evidence of how weak Britain’s are
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If we lose an imaginary war with Russia, Gary Lineker and the woke left will be to blame - well that's a perfectly sane take Allison
December 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
If we lose an imaginary war with Russia, Gary Lineker and the woke left will be to blame - well that's a perfectly sane take Allison
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2025: Labour's Steve Reed, "There have been no findings that the outcome of any election to date were affected by malign foreign interference"
2020: Stuart Hosie, "The UK government have actively avoided looking for evidence of Russian interference"
Labour as pathetic as Conservatives
2020: Stuart Hosie, "The UK government have actively avoided looking for evidence of Russian interference"
Labour as pathetic as Conservatives
December 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
2025: Labour's Steve Reed, "There have been no findings that the outcome of any election to date were affected by malign foreign interference"
2020: Stuart Hosie, "The UK government have actively avoided looking for evidence of Russian interference"
Labour as pathetic as Conservatives
2020: Stuart Hosie, "The UK government have actively avoided looking for evidence of Russian interference"
Labour as pathetic as Conservatives
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The enemy within
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The enemy within
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Okay, when are we going to answer back? Push back? Fight back? Anything? Because our way of life and society-building institutions are under attack from outside. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump sues BBC for defamation over Panorama speech edit
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Okay, when are we going to answer back? Push back? Fight back? Anything? Because our way of life and society-building institutions are under attack from outside. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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MI6 Chief gives speech. Speech may contain words that are interesting. But because MI6 Chief is a woman @telegraph.co.uk prints an article about her appearance, with no mention of the speech’s content.
December 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
MI6 Chief gives speech. Speech may contain words that are interesting. But because MI6 Chief is a woman @telegraph.co.uk prints an article about her appearance, with no mention of the speech’s content.
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When they rush deadlines like this, it’s a sure sign that something is wrong.
❗️🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukraine has just days to accept US offer on security guarantees, — Politico
December 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
When they rush deadlines like this, it’s a sure sign that something is wrong.
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“Pax Americana is over.” We’ve known this for a while, but Chancellor Merz’s speech still dropped like a bomb - exploding the European Security architecture. There's an emerging European fear Washington is no longer an ally — possibly even an adversary. youtu.be/eAHopBC6B-Y
Trump's New World Disorder - An Age of Distrust, Wars and Chaos?!
YouTube video by Silicon Wafers
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
“Pax Americana is over.” We’ve known this for a while, but Chancellor Merz’s speech still dropped like a bomb - exploding the European Security architecture. There's an emerging European fear Washington is no longer an ally — possibly even an adversary. youtu.be/eAHopBC6B-Y
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Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
December 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
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Peter Thiel confronted on Palantir and Surveillance Systems
December 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Peter Thiel confronted on Palantir and Surveillance Systems
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When I first interviewed Rob Reiner he told me: “There’s no question about it. This is the most corrupt and criminal presidency that we’ve ever seen. Not only corrupt and criminal. He’s inept. He’s not qualified, and he’s incredibly stupid.”
Still holds true to this very day. RIP Rob and Michele.
Still holds true to this very day. RIP Rob and Michele.
December 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
When I first interviewed Rob Reiner he told me: “There’s no question about it. This is the most corrupt and criminal presidency that we’ve ever seen. Not only corrupt and criminal. He’s inept. He’s not qualified, and he’s incredibly stupid.”
Still holds true to this very day. RIP Rob and Michele.
Still holds true to this very day. RIP Rob and Michele.
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Sounds about right.
December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sounds about right.
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Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
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Totally ludicrous for the Metreweli to warn that Britain is on the front line against Russia without acknowledging that America, with whom MI6 shares intelligence, is now fully aligned with Russia and has the same objectives. Why are Britain's politicians and craven legacy media not addressing this?
Britain already on front line against Russia, MI6 chief warns
The UK faces an ‘age of uncertainty’ as a result of disinformation, sabotage and cyberattacks backed by Moscow, Blaise Metreweli will say
www.thetimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Totally ludicrous for the Metreweli to warn that Britain is on the front line against Russia without acknowledging that America, with whom MI6 shares intelligence, is now fully aligned with Russia and has the same objectives. Why are Britain's politicians and craven legacy media not addressing this?
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Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
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Most reports of Paul Lumbar’s death fail to mention that he was in and out of prison for violent conduct and permanently banned from Bristol City FC.
He was never a patriot he was a racist, hooligan thug and his death should not be mourned but should serve as a lesson to others.
He was never a patriot he was a racist, hooligan thug and his death should not be mourned but should serve as a lesson to others.
Man dies trying to put Union Flag on lamppost
His online fundraiser had raised more than £1,000 from scores of people pledging their support for his 'Raise the Colours' campaign.
metro.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Most reports of Paul Lumbar’s death fail to mention that he was in and out of prison for violent conduct and permanently banned from Bristol City FC.
He was never a patriot he was a racist, hooligan thug and his death should not be mourned but should serve as a lesson to others.
He was never a patriot he was a racist, hooligan thug and his death should not be mourned but should serve as a lesson to others.
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Left: On his death, President Trump insults Rob Reiner
Right: That time Rob Reiner called it, "Donald Trump is the single most unqualified human being to ever assume the presidency of the United States; he's mentally unfit"
Right: That time Rob Reiner called it, "Donald Trump is the single most unqualified human being to ever assume the presidency of the United States; he's mentally unfit"
December 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Left: On his death, President Trump insults Rob Reiner
Right: That time Rob Reiner called it, "Donald Trump is the single most unqualified human being to ever assume the presidency of the United States; he's mentally unfit"
Right: That time Rob Reiner called it, "Donald Trump is the single most unqualified human being to ever assume the presidency of the United States; he's mentally unfit"
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Any attack targeted at people just because they are Jewish is as barbaric and evil as any attack on people just because they are Palestinian, or whatever other nationality. I will not accept any justification or relativization for this horrifying act of antisemitism in my mentions. Evil, period.
Eleven killed at Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese brands attack on Jewish worshippers act of antisemitism and terrorism
www.middleeasteye.net
December 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Any attack targeted at people just because they are Jewish is as barbaric and evil as any attack on people just because they are Palestinian, or whatever other nationality. I will not accept any justification or relativization for this horrifying act of antisemitism in my mentions. Evil, period.
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Honestly impressed at Starmer and Nandy's commitment to not doing their job. This guy is literally talking about his wife, his children, her, and her children, and they do nothing!
CT explains why he thinks Shabana Mahmood is neither English, nor British, to which Cole does not respond to at all.
Cole: asks how many generations? Is it a race thing?
CT: Not race as Albanians don't count either. It is ancestry.
It is infinite generations, if you don't have the ancestry.
Cole: asks how many generations? Is it a race thing?
CT: Not race as Albanians don't count either. It is ancestry.
It is infinite generations, if you don't have the ancestry.
December 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Honestly impressed at Starmer and Nandy's commitment to not doing their job. This guy is literally talking about his wife, his children, her, and her children, and they do nothing!
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ESPN released their list of Top 50 American players, based on club form.
A familiar face is at number 1!
The article also includes some very complimentary words on Crystal Palace, including this excerpt:
“Palace is the best team any American is currently playing for”
#CPFC
A familiar face is at number 1!
The article also includes some very complimentary words on Crystal Palace, including this excerpt:
“Palace is the best team any American is currently playing for”
#CPFC
December 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
ESPN released their list of Top 50 American players, based on club form.
A familiar face is at number 1!
The article also includes some very complimentary words on Crystal Palace, including this excerpt:
“Palace is the best team any American is currently playing for”
#CPFC
A familiar face is at number 1!
The article also includes some very complimentary words on Crystal Palace, including this excerpt:
“Palace is the best team any American is currently playing for”
#CPFC