Chris
@oakymoron.bsky.social
Escapee from the other side. Musk and Trump are forces for evil
Not a Tory or Reform, pro European & proud dad. No to injustice, bigots, racism and little Englanders. NHS, JL Picard😁. Science based facts. MA Central and East European Studies, MBA
Not a Tory or Reform, pro European & proud dad. No to injustice, bigots, racism and little Englanders. NHS, JL Picard😁. Science based facts. MA Central and East European Studies, MBA
Why is the government is not able to read the room
They seem amateurish and will have to release information via the Intelligence and Security Committee
They are not doing themselves any favours
Trust in politicians is very low and they have created an open goal for Reform which is reprehensible
They seem amateurish and will have to release information via the Intelligence and Security Committee
They are not doing themselves any favours
Trust in politicians is very low and they have created an open goal for Reform which is reprehensible
February 4, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Why is the government is not able to read the room
They seem amateurish and will have to release information via the Intelligence and Security Committee
They are not doing themselves any favours
Trust in politicians is very low and they have created an open goal for Reform which is reprehensible
They seem amateurish and will have to release information via the Intelligence and Security Committee
They are not doing themselves any favours
Trust in politicians is very low and they have created an open goal for Reform which is reprehensible
Obviously no one senior in the government did not read the FT
February 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Obviously no one senior in the government did not read the FT
If Mandelson is not arrested and charged there will be uproar
Sadly for Keir Starmer it shows a grave error of judgment bearing in mind also his legal ( fastidiousness) background
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
Sadly for Keir Starmer it shows a grave error of judgment bearing in mind also his legal ( fastidiousness) background
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
Mandelson lobbied US government on bank rules after Epstein request, files appear to show
Meanwhile, Keir Starmer is under pressure to release all documents about Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US in 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 11:27 AM
If Mandelson is not arrested and charged there will be uproar
Sadly for Keir Starmer it shows a grave error of judgment bearing in mind also his legal ( fastidiousness) background
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
Sadly for Keir Starmer it shows a grave error of judgment bearing in mind also his legal ( fastidiousness) background
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
Reform and those right wing zealots think it is a price worth paying re higher taxes for the ordinary person
They have no concept about economics preferring a return to the 1950s which was a glorious time of austerity
Farage is a fag stained pub bore
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
They have no concept about economics preferring a return to the 1950s which was a glorious time of austerity
Farage is a fag stained pub bore
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Zero net migration would shrink UK economy by 3.6%, says thinktank
Jump of £37bn in budget deficit by 2040 would force government to increase taxes, NIESR predicts
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Reform and those right wing zealots think it is a price worth paying re higher taxes for the ordinary person
They have no concept about economics preferring a return to the 1950s which was a glorious time of austerity
Farage is a fag stained pub bore
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
They have no concept about economics preferring a return to the 1950s which was a glorious time of austerity
Farage is a fag stained pub bore
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Says all we need to know about Reform
Those supporting will be the ones that suffer the most
Those supporting will be the ones that suffer the most
February 3, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Says all we need to know about Reform
Those supporting will be the ones that suffer the most
Those supporting will be the ones that suffer the most
Tone deaf just like Andrew
‘Hiding under a rock would be a disproportionate response to a handful of misguided historical emails, which I deeply regret sending. If it hadn’t been for the emails, I’d still be in Washington’
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
‘Hiding under a rock would be a disproportionate response to a handful of misguided historical emails, which I deeply regret sending. If it hadn’t been for the emails, I’d still be in Washington’
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Minister denounces Mandelson for interview in which he claims outrage about his Epstein links ‘disproportionate’ – UK politics live
‘It is shameful. It does shame politics,’ said health minister Karin Smyth
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Tone deaf just like Andrew
‘Hiding under a rock would be a disproportionate response to a handful of misguided historical emails, which I deeply regret sending. If it hadn’t been for the emails, I’d still be in Washington’
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
‘Hiding under a rock would be a disproportionate response to a handful of misguided historical emails, which I deeply regret sending. If it hadn’t been for the emails, I’d still be in Washington’
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
He just loves to keep digging an even deeper hole
The only reason he is saying this is because he was caught
His duplicity is in a par with Johnson
The police need to get on with it and not hide with the establishment
The only reason he is saying this is because he was caught
His duplicity is in a par with Johnson
The police need to get on with it and not hide with the establishment
February 3, 2026 at 9:08 AM
He just loves to keep digging an even deeper hole
The only reason he is saying this is because he was caught
His duplicity is in a par with Johnson
The police need to get on with it and not hide with the establishment
The only reason he is saying this is because he was caught
His duplicity is in a par with Johnson
The police need to get on with it and not hide with the establishment
Will be interesting to see if this government goes down this route
The government is too scared of upsetting the uneducated
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The government is too scared of upsetting the uneducated
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU Commissioner says
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Will be interesting to see if this government goes down this route
The government is too scared of upsetting the uneducated
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The government is too scared of upsetting the uneducated
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A sycophant who believes in his own immortality
An embarrassment to football
news.sky.com/story/fifa-b...
An embarrassment to football
news.sky.com/story/fifa-b...
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino apologises for fans joke - and insists Trump deserved peace prize
Gianni Infantino suffered a backlash after joking that: "For the first time in history... no Brit was arrested during a World Cup. Imagine!"
news.sky.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:24 PM
A sycophant who believes in his own immortality
An embarrassment to football
news.sky.com/story/fifa-b...
An embarrassment to football
news.sky.com/story/fifa-b...
What is so beguiling is that he thought he could get away with it and it’s certainly not the first time
The full force of the law is needed to show that those in power and with influence cannot get away with it
news.sky.com/story/politi...
The full force of the law is needed to show that those in power and with influence cannot get away with it
news.sky.com/story/politi...
Politics latest: Mandelson accused of giving Epstein advanced warning of €500bn Eurozone bailout
Opposition parties have called for police to investigate allegations that Peter Mandelson leaked sensitive UK government tax plans to Jeffrey Epstein when he was the business secretary. Lord Mandelson...
news.sky.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
What is so beguiling is that he thought he could get away with it and it’s certainly not the first time
The full force of the law is needed to show that those in power and with influence cannot get away with it
news.sky.com/story/politi...
The full force of the law is needed to show that those in power and with influence cannot get away with it
news.sky.com/story/politi...
Reposted by Chris
Spitting Image had the right idea.
1984-1996 Peter Mandelson 'Spitting Image' puppet. at Whyte's Auctions | Whyte's - Irish Art & Collectibles share.google/YiOzUxd5vn66...
1984-1996 Peter Mandelson 'Spitting Image' puppet. at Whyte's Auctions | Whyte's - Irish Art & Collectibles share.google/YiOzUxd5vn66...
1984-1996 Peter Mandelson 'Spitting Image' puppet. at Whyte's Auctions | Whyte's - Irish Art & Collectibles
Spitting Image Sale, Sotheby's, 29 November 2001; private collection; Whyte's, 21 April 2012; Collection of Johnny Fox's Pub, Co. Dublin.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Spitting Image had the right idea.
1984-1996 Peter Mandelson 'Spitting Image' puppet. at Whyte's Auctions | Whyte's - Irish Art & Collectibles share.google/YiOzUxd5vn66...
1984-1996 Peter Mandelson 'Spitting Image' puppet. at Whyte's Auctions | Whyte's - Irish Art & Collectibles share.google/YiOzUxd5vn66...
He was always slippery but he seems to become slippier with age
He has not done Labour any favours
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
He has not done Labour any favours
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Mandelson ‘leaked government tax policy plans to Epstein’ - UK politics live
Report from the FT says confidential document outlining plans in the wake of the financial crash were released as part of Epstein files
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:47 PM
He was always slippery but he seems to become slippier with age
He has not done Labour any favours
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
He has not done Labour any favours
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Complete rubbish
There is far more being hidden to protect those with money
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
There is far more being hidden to protect those with money
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Todd Blanche says review of Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case ‘is over’
Deputy US attorney general says victims ‘want to be made whole’ but that doesn’t mean ‘we can just create evidence’
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Complete rubbish
There is far more being hidden to protect those with money
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
There is far more being hidden to protect those with money
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
They need to get on with it
UK should consider resuming talks on EU defence pact, Starmer says
UK should consider resuming talks on EU defence pact, Starmer says
February 1, 2026 at 7:44 PM
They need to get on with it
UK should consider resuming talks on EU defence pact, Starmer says
UK should consider resuming talks on EU defence pact, Starmer says
Progressives v Regressives
Reform and the Tories are certainly regressive looking backwards rather than forwards
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform and the Tories are certainly regressive looking backwards rather than forwards
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘You can tell the mood has changed’: How Plaid Cymru led the Welsh fightback against Reform
Nigel Farage’s party was on the charge in Wales – but after the seismic Caerphilly byelection, progressives now believe they can come out on top in May
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Progressives v Regressives
Reform and the Tories are certainly regressive looking backwards rather than forwards
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform and the Tories are certainly regressive looking backwards rather than forwards
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Mandelson in his underwear talking to something as one usually does wearing underpants. Reminds me of that Tory MP in Ghosts without his trousers
How on earth is he still a peer
Mandelson is as slippery as Farage
How on earth is he still a peer
Mandelson is as slippery as Farage
January 31, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Mandelson in his underwear talking to something as one usually does wearing underpants. Reminds me of that Tory MP in Ghosts without his trousers
How on earth is he still a peer
Mandelson is as slippery as Farage
How on earth is he still a peer
Mandelson is as slippery as Farage
The irony of these words from one of the biggest free loaders. Self centred , arrogant and a nob
"Time to put something back into me before the rest of the world starts sucking it out in all their greed and demands," he wrote
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Time to put something back into me before the rest of the world starts sucking it out in all their greed and demands," he wrote
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Epstein files: Latest emails and pictures dig even deeper hole for Andrew
More unedifying pictures and words mean it doesn't get any better for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The irony of these words from one of the biggest free loaders. Self centred , arrogant and a nob
"Time to put something back into me before the rest of the world starts sucking it out in all their greed and demands," he wrote
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Time to put something back into me before the rest of the world starts sucking it out in all their greed and demands," he wrote
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Poor Andrew attempting CPR no doubt
January 31, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Poor Andrew attempting CPR no doubt
She always had great taste….
Sarah Ferguson called Epstein a 'legend' and a 'special friend'
Ferguson called him "my dear spectacular and special friend".
She also described him as "a legend" and told him "I am so proud of you"
news.sky.com/story/depart...
Sarah Ferguson called Epstein a 'legend' and a 'special friend'
Ferguson called him "my dear spectacular and special friend".
She also described him as "a legend" and told him "I am so proud of you"
news.sky.com/story/depart...
Epstein files latest: More than three million pages being released
The US Department of Justice is releasing more than three million pages from the Epstein files. Follow the latest here - as we go through the latest drop page by page.
news.sky.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:33 PM
She always had great taste….
Sarah Ferguson called Epstein a 'legend' and a 'special friend'
Ferguson called him "my dear spectacular and special friend".
She also described him as "a legend" and told him "I am so proud of you"
news.sky.com/story/depart...
Sarah Ferguson called Epstein a 'legend' and a 'special friend'
Ferguson called him "my dear spectacular and special friend".
She also described him as "a legend" and told him "I am so proud of you"
news.sky.com/story/depart...
