Lizzy Bain
@pattatipattata.bsky.social
Always looking for that comic moment.
@lisanandymp.bsky.social challenge for today (tomorrow the Telegraph 🙃)
Gibb, normally the "invisible man," is not used to scrutiny.
Shovelled into post by Johnson to attempt to "destroy from within," he is lashing out, as all far-right politicians, stooges, and "little helpers" do.
Lisa Nandy, time for you to act. You are almost buried now. At least do your job now.
Shovelled into post by Johnson to attempt to "destroy from within," he is lashing out, as all far-right politicians, stooges, and "little helpers" do.
Lisa Nandy, time for you to act. You are almost buried now. At least do your job now.
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
@lisanandymp.bsky.social challenge for today (tomorrow the Telegraph 🙃)
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In all the BBC reporting of Gibb no mention of his GB News role. The debate re his political influence was purely centred round his advisory role to May, but surely his GBNews connection is much more indicative of his standpoint.
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 AM
In all the BBC reporting of Gibb no mention of his GB News role. The debate re his political influence was purely centred round his advisory role to May, but surely his GBNews connection is much more indicative of his standpoint.
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Gibb said he never interfered editorially in the Jewish Chronicle
Hmm - seems like accuracy is not one of his strong points
And isn’t there some kind of sanction for misleading parliament?
Hmm - seems like accuracy is not one of his strong points
And isn’t there some kind of sanction for misleading parliament?
Gibb; “ I had no editorial role whatsoever at the Jewish Chronicle”. Lee Harpin, reporter at the paper; “RG made a habit of calling into the office on print days to check up on what stories were topping the news list, and offering a view’”
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Gibb said he never interfered editorially in the Jewish Chronicle
Hmm - seems like accuracy is not one of his strong points
And isn’t there some kind of sanction for misleading parliament?
Hmm - seems like accuracy is not one of his strong points
And isn’t there some kind of sanction for misleading parliament?
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But, here in the West, it was interrupted. I was immediately suspicious that it had been pulled because of complaints from Farage. I hope I’m wrong.
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
But, here in the West, it was interrupted. I was immediately suspicious that it had been pulled because of complaints from Farage. I hope I’m wrong.
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If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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"For a century, the BBC has been our classroom, our concert hall, our stage, our storyteller and our window on the world. Politicians need reminding: its much more than a news channel."
Defending our national treasure: the voice of the nation
Politicians see the BBC through the lens of TV news, but those who want to undermine it threaten a central plank of our national culture
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"For a century, the BBC has been our classroom, our concert hall, our stage, our storyteller and our window on the world. Politicians need reminding: its much more than a news channel."
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Traitor #NathanGill sentenced to 10yrs for taking Russian bribes.
“Farage and the Brexit Party voted against stronger EU measures aimed at countering “highly dangerous” Russian disinformation.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2019/o...
“Farage and the Brexit Party voted against stronger EU measures aimed at countering “highly dangerous” Russian disinformation.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2019/o...
Brexit party MEPs vote against plans to tackle Russian propaganda
Resolution seeking upgrade of EU counter-disinformation unit nevertheless passes easily
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Traitor #NathanGill sentenced to 10yrs for taking Russian bribes.
“Farage and the Brexit Party voted against stronger EU measures aimed at countering “highly dangerous” Russian disinformation.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2019/o...
“Farage and the Brexit Party voted against stronger EU measures aimed at countering “highly dangerous” Russian disinformation.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2019/o...
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But but there is a better Brexit,we just haven’t met it because it goes to another school!
But we needn't worry, Labour insists they’ll “make Brexit work”.
Another party marching proudly in the Tory footsteps towards doom! Sigh!
Grow a pair FFS!
But we needn't worry, Labour insists they’ll “make Brexit work”.
Another party marching proudly in the Tory footsteps towards doom! Sigh!
Grow a pair FFS!
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
But but there is a better Brexit,we just haven’t met it because it goes to another school!
But we needn't worry, Labour insists they’ll “make Brexit work”.
Another party marching proudly in the Tory footsteps towards doom! Sigh!
Grow a pair FFS!
But we needn't worry, Labour insists they’ll “make Brexit work”.
Another party marching proudly in the Tory footsteps towards doom! Sigh!
Grow a pair FFS!
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The vindictive pursuit and vilification of Cadwalladr whilst she dug away revealing all sorts of dodgy dealings around Brexit kind of tells us a lot more than we realise. Powerful forces pull strings to silence truth and truth-seekers. The Russia report is just one more dirty little secret miasma.
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The vindictive pursuit and vilification of Cadwalladr whilst she dug away revealing all sorts of dodgy dealings around Brexit kind of tells us a lot more than we realise. Powerful forces pull strings to silence truth and truth-seekers. The Russia report is just one more dirty little secret miasma.
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Gill’s sentence sets a clear legal benchmark – leaving the way clear for Parliament to finally hold a much-needed inquiry into Kremlin meddling in domestic affairs…
This inquiry cannot help but look at events surrounding the EU Referendum
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/21/n...
This inquiry cannot help but look at events surrounding the EU Referendum
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/21/n...
Nathan Gill, Voloshyn and the Kremlin’s European Network
The sentencing of Reform UK's former leader in Wales to ten and a half years in prison should open the door to a broader investigation into the pro-Kremlin network that has infiltrated European politi...
bylinetimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Gill’s sentence sets a clear legal benchmark – leaving the way clear for Parliament to finally hold a much-needed inquiry into Kremlin meddling in domestic affairs…
This inquiry cannot help but look at events surrounding the EU Referendum
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/21/n...
This inquiry cannot help but look at events surrounding the EU Referendum
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/21/n...
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Having Johnson & Cummings in Downing Street when Covid struck was, just like Brexit, an entirely avoidable disaster caused largely by utterly appalling journalism. And now exactly the same clowns, arses & bigots with bylines are rolling out the red carpet for Farage.
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
Covid inquiry live: ‘Inexcusable’ delays under Johnson led to 23,000 deaths
Lockdowns may have been avoided if Boris Johnson’s government had acted faster, damning report finds
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Having Johnson & Cummings in Downing Street when Covid struck was, just like Brexit, an entirely avoidable disaster caused largely by utterly appalling journalism. And now exactly the same clowns, arses & bigots with bylines are rolling out the red carpet for Farage.
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
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Net migration to the UK has fallen fast - down by more than 60% from the peak -and is set to fall further.
"Good news" politically? Maybe. But likely bad news for the economy and public finances.. (1/3)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Good news" politically? Maybe. But likely bad news for the economy and public finances.. (1/3)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK net migration dropped more than first reported, ONS says
Net migration to the UK last year was 20% lower than previously thought.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Net migration to the UK has fallen fast - down by more than 60% from the peak -and is set to fall further.
"Good news" politically? Maybe. But likely bad news for the economy and public finances.. (1/3)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Good news" politically? Maybe. But likely bad news for the economy and public finances.. (1/3)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Yesterday, I spoke to ITV about the Government’s mixed messages on special educational needs provision, which is doing nothing to fix a system that is already failing families.
The Government must provide SEND families with the certainty and clarity they've been waiting for.
The Government must provide SEND families with the certainty and clarity they've been waiting for.
November 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Yesterday, I spoke to ITV about the Government’s mixed messages on special educational needs provision, which is doing nothing to fix a system that is already failing families.
The Government must provide SEND families with the certainty and clarity they've been waiting for.
The Government must provide SEND families with the certainty and clarity they've been waiting for.
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
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"Australia’s bottom-tier ranking reflects decades of bipartisan policy failure: reliance on extraction rather than production; property speculation, not innovation; privatisation over public investment; and political capture by fossil capital." #renewables #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
'A national humiliation': Australia at bottom of new renewables ranking
As the Coalition abandons net zero, Andrew Forrest has quietly moved on not just to net zero, but to real zero.
johnmenadue.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"Australia’s bottom-tier ranking reflects decades of bipartisan policy failure: reliance on extraction rather than production; property speculation, not innovation; privatisation over public investment; and political capture by fossil capital." #renewables #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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Cannot express how disgusted I am with Blueshirt Labour…
Farage introduced Glasman to Bannon.
Let that sink in.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/17/m...
Farage introduced Glasman to Bannon.
Let that sink in.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/17/m...
Maurice Glasman and Morgan McSweeney: The Bannon-Inspired ‘Blue Labour’ Lobby Behind Shabana Mahmood
A key supporter of the Home Secretary’s hard line on asylum seekers is also an admirer of Trump’s former campaign manager – one of Jeffrey Epstein’s closest confidantes
bylinetimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Cannot express how disgusted I am with Blueshirt Labour…
Farage introduced Glasman to Bannon.
Let that sink in.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/17/m...
Farage introduced Glasman to Bannon.
Let that sink in.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/17/m...
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🔴TUC Chief Warns Labour to Stop ‘Slippery Slope’ Towards Nigel Farage’s Anti-Migrant Politics
Paul Nowak tells Byline Times that Keir Starmer’s Government must stop seeking to ‘out-Farage Farage’, as Shabana Mahmood faces backlash over her asylum plans
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
Paul Nowak tells Byline Times that Keir Starmer’s Government must stop seeking to ‘out-Farage Farage’, as Shabana Mahmood faces backlash over her asylum plans
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
TUC Chief Warns Labour to Stop 'Slippery Slope' Towards Nigel Farage’s Anti-Migrant Politics
Paul Nowak tells Byline Times that Keir Starmer's Government must stop seeking to 'out-Farage Farage' on migration, as Shabana Mahmood faces backlash from Labour MPs over her asylum plans
bylinetimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🔴TUC Chief Warns Labour to Stop ‘Slippery Slope’ Towards Nigel Farage’s Anti-Migrant Politics
Paul Nowak tells Byline Times that Keir Starmer’s Government must stop seeking to ‘out-Farage Farage’, as Shabana Mahmood faces backlash over her asylum plans
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
Paul Nowak tells Byline Times that Keir Starmer’s Government must stop seeking to ‘out-Farage Farage’, as Shabana Mahmood faces backlash over her asylum plans
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
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What is it about the Home Office which inculcates in Home Secretaries (going back to Blunkett and May) this performative cruelty?
And where is any evidence it works?
Other than amping up xenophobia does borrowing Trump’s ICE rhetoric actually it have any deterrence effect?
And where is any evidence it works?
Other than amping up xenophobia does borrowing Trump’s ICE rhetoric actually it have any deterrence effect?
November 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
What is it about the Home Office which inculcates in Home Secretaries (going back to Blunkett and May) this performative cruelty?
And where is any evidence it works?
Other than amping up xenophobia does borrowing Trump’s ICE rhetoric actually it have any deterrence effect?
And where is any evidence it works?
Other than amping up xenophobia does borrowing Trump’s ICE rhetoric actually it have any deterrence effect?
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One of the most shameful incidents of WW2 was when the government and press scapegoated refugees, then decided to pack them off an a cramped ship, The HMT DUNERA and ship them to Australia.
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
One of the most shameful incidents of WW2 was when the government and press scapegoated refugees, then decided to pack them off an a cramped ship, The HMT DUNERA and ship them to Australia.
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
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Today's Observer.
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Today's Observer.
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
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In 🇩🇪 Germany thousands of renters are now hanging small solar panels on their #balconies (called #balkonkraftwerk) to plug into a wall outlet and #power a bit of their home ⚡ 🌿. It’s helping cut energy bills ✂️, boost access to clean power and alleviate pressure on the grid ☀️.
German Balcony Solar Boom: A Million Apartment Dwellers Fighting Climate Change | Happy Eco News
German balcony solar systems have reached one million installations across Germany, democratizing renewable energy access for apartment renters and homeowners alike. These plug-and-play systems preven...
happyeconews.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In 🇩🇪 Germany thousands of renters are now hanging small solar panels on their #balconies (called #balkonkraftwerk) to plug into a wall outlet and #power a bit of their home ⚡ 🌿. It’s helping cut energy bills ✂️, boost access to clean power and alleviate pressure on the grid ☀️.
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POLITICS FREE BBC!
When do we want it? NOW!
The BBC is ours! It’s not a plaything for politicians to spew their propaganda or for the agents of other countries to use to spread their lies with the permission of some rogue politically appointed board member.
POLITICS FREE BBC - NOW!
When do we want it? NOW!
The BBC is ours! It’s not a plaything for politicians to spew their propaganda or for the agents of other countries to use to spread their lies with the permission of some rogue politically appointed board member.
POLITICS FREE BBC - NOW!
November 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
POLITICS FREE BBC!
When do we want it? NOW!
The BBC is ours! It’s not a plaything for politicians to spew their propaganda or for the agents of other countries to use to spread their lies with the permission of some rogue politically appointed board member.
POLITICS FREE BBC - NOW!
When do we want it? NOW!
The BBC is ours! It’s not a plaything for politicians to spew their propaganda or for the agents of other countries to use to spread their lies with the permission of some rogue politically appointed board member.
POLITICS FREE BBC - NOW!
