Quentin Campbell
@qgcampbell.bsky.social
Interested in Korean Peninsula & humanitarian issues in DPRK. Active volunteer with Distributed Proofreaders (pgdp.net). Radio Amateur (UK). Blog at nkhumanitarian.org. Photo of North Korean children on rollerblades, Chŏngjin city centre, May 2013.
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Quentin Campbell
@qgcampbell.bsky.social
· Oct 19
The elegant and eloquent characterisation of the philosophy and practice of fascism describes what we see in Trump's U.S. today.
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This is pretty much exactly like a European saying the United States should be abolished, so that the governments of individual states can better represent their people.
It’s a take, you’re entitled to it, but what’s it got to do with you, buddy?
It’s a take, you’re entitled to it, but what’s it got to do with you, buddy?
December 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This is pretty much exactly like a European saying the United States should be abolished, so that the governments of individual states can better represent their people.
It’s a take, you’re entitled to it, but what’s it got to do with you, buddy?
It’s a take, you’re entitled to it, but what’s it got to do with you, buddy?
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This little boy was 9, Farage was 17. The epitome of a school bully.
"'Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Former Dulwich pupil says Farage told him: ‘That’s the way back to Africa’
Exclusive: Yinka Bankole says he felt compelled to speak out after Reform leader’s attempts to ‘dismiss’ hurt of alleged targets
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
This little boy was 9, Farage was 17. The epitome of a school bully.
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The Reform leader's increasingly rattled public appearances betray a growing sense that the opportunity of a lifetime could be about to slip from his fingers.
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
The Wheels Are Falling off the Nigel Farage Project
The Reform leader's increasingly rattled public appearances betray a growing sense that the opportunity of a lifetime could be about to slip from his fingers
www.adambienkov.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Reform leader's increasingly rattled public appearances betray a growing sense that the opportunity of a lifetime could be about to slip from his fingers.
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
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Obviously this is a terrible polling question. But it is I think how the debate will be framed. Prosperity vs decline - in effect the reverse of 2016. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Labour voters want Starmer to rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes
Exclusive: Some 67 per cent of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows
www.independent.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Obviously this is a terrible polling question. But it is I think how the debate will be framed. Prosperity vs decline - in effect the reverse of 2016. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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2025: Elon Musk wants the European Union to be abolished
2016: That time David Cameron reminded us of the benefits of being in the EU including the special op-out status the UK once had
The EU union setup is often considered "better" than the US state system in terms of sovereignty and flexibility
2016: That time David Cameron reminded us of the benefits of being in the EU including the special op-out status the UK once had
The EU union setup is often considered "better" than the US state system in terms of sovereignty and flexibility
December 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
2025: Elon Musk wants the European Union to be abolished
2016: That time David Cameron reminded us of the benefits of being in the EU including the special op-out status the UK once had
The EU union setup is often considered "better" than the US state system in terms of sovereignty and flexibility
2016: That time David Cameron reminded us of the benefits of being in the EU including the special op-out status the UK once had
The EU union setup is often considered "better" than the US state system in terms of sovereignty and flexibility
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Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
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The important thing is that it should have far-reaching consequences for Russia, putting its victory in Ukraine further out of reach.
A European Union plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's fight against Russia would have “far-reaching consequences” for the EU, Moscow's ambassador to Germany warned on Friday.
Russian Ambassador Slams EU Frozen Assets Plan for Ukraine - The Moscow Times
A European Union plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's fight against Russia would have “far-reaching consequences” for the EU, Moscow's ambassador to Germany warned on Friday.
www.themoscowtimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The important thing is that it should have far-reaching consequences for Russia, putting its victory in Ukraine further out of reach.
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Does...does Musk still think that he's part of the US govt?
Elon Musk slammed the EU after it slapped a fine on his social media platform X for violating transparency rules, warning his response would target the top officials behind the penalty.
Musk threatens ‘response’ against individuals who imposed €120M X penalty
The tech billionaire blasted “EU woke Stasi commissars” in posts on his social media platform, X.
www.politico.eu
December 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Does...does Musk still think that he's part of the US govt?
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MY WEEKEND READ: ‘The only idea around’: will Labour return to a customs union with the EU?
The desperate search for economic growth is pushing the party to confront the issue that dare not speak its name
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The desperate search for economic growth is pushing the party to confront the issue that dare not speak its name
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘The only idea around’: will Labour return to a customs union with the EU?
The desperate search for economic growth is pushing the party to confront the issue that dare not speak its name
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
MY WEEKEND READ: ‘The only idea around’: will Labour return to a customs union with the EU?
The desperate search for economic growth is pushing the party to confront the issue that dare not speak its name
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The desperate search for economic growth is pushing the party to confront the issue that dare not speak its name
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Calling for regime change in Europe and supporting far-right forces also undermines the transatlantic alliance.
The EU's pursuit of its green agenda and enforcement of tech rules against U.S. firms is undermining the transatlantic alliance, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State warned.
Top US official says EU regulation ‘undermines’ NATO ties
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said Europe’s policy agenda was hurting its credibility in Washington.
www.politico.eu
December 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Calling for regime change in Europe and supporting far-right forces also undermines the transatlantic alliance.
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Broadcaster targeted with racist slurs accuses Farage of emboldening ‘toxic environment’ online
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Broadcaster targeted with racist slurs accuses Farage of emboldening ‘toxic environment’ online
Farage is responsible for ‘dangerous’ culture shift, says broadcaster subject to alleged posts from Reform councillor
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Broadcaster targeted with racist slurs accuses Farage of emboldening ‘toxic environment’ online
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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In the absence of the Digital Services Act/the EU, national law of Member States would regulate social media - and some Member States might have been quicker to act/more stringent than the EU has been towards X
As I was saying...
December 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In the absence of the Digital Services Act/the EU, national law of Member States would regulate social media - and some Member States might have been quicker to act/more stringent than the EU has been towards X
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Found when sorting an old drive. I still, very occasionally, say 'not many badgers in the House of Lords' and this is why:
February 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Found when sorting an old drive. I still, very occasionally, say 'not many badgers in the House of Lords' and this is why:
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Reform's racist Staffordshire Council leader Ian Cooper has now had his membership "revoked"
I suppose the much bigger and more important question is how did he get the job in the first place if he has views like this 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/12/03/r...
I suppose the much bigger and more important question is how did he get the job in the first place if he has views like this 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/12/03/r...
December 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Reform's racist Staffordshire Council leader Ian Cooper has now had his membership "revoked"
I suppose the much bigger and more important question is how did he get the job in the first place if he has views like this 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/12/03/r...
I suppose the much bigger and more important question is how did he get the job in the first place if he has views like this 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/12/03/r...
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The owner of Reform UK ltd - Farage, has accepted £9m from Thailand resident Harborne.
Dubai Dick Tice in 2018 on George Soros donating to UK organisations:
"He doesn't live here. He doesn't pay taxes here. What right has he got to interfere with our democracy?"
Vote Refuk - get crypto mafia
Dubai Dick Tice in 2018 on George Soros donating to UK organisations:
"He doesn't live here. He doesn't pay taxes here. What right has he got to interfere with our democracy?"
Vote Refuk - get crypto mafia
December 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The owner of Reform UK ltd - Farage, has accepted £9m from Thailand resident Harborne.
Dubai Dick Tice in 2018 on George Soros donating to UK organisations:
"He doesn't live here. He doesn't pay taxes here. What right has he got to interfere with our democracy?"
Vote Refuk - get crypto mafia
Dubai Dick Tice in 2018 on George Soros donating to UK organisations:
"He doesn't live here. He doesn't pay taxes here. What right has he got to interfere with our democracy?"
Vote Refuk - get crypto mafia
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Football used to be called 'the theatre of the working class'. This 'draw' shows it's now become the pantomime of the oligarchs.
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Football used to be called 'the theatre of the working class'. This 'draw' shows it's now become the pantomime of the oligarchs.
@aphclarkson.bsky.social Quite the contrast and I guess not entirely coincidental. Could it also be snooping on US naval comms?
"A Chinese hospital ship quietly docked in hurricane-hit Jamaica this week, projecting soft power into the heart of the Caribbean where a US armada is conducting a controversial anti-narcotics mission targeted at Venezuela."
Chinese Hospital Ship Visits Jamaica as US Gunboats Ply Caribbean
A Chinese hospital ship quietly docked in hurricane-hit Jamaica this week, projecting soft power into the heart of the Caribbean where a US armada is conducting a controversial anti-narcotics mission ...
www.bloomberg.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:16 AM
@aphclarkson.bsky.social Quite the contrast and I guess not entirely coincidental. Could it also be snooping on US naval comms?
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17yo Farage bullying a 9yo. With this and the yelling in assembly about pupils called Patel thing, I see why he minds the coverage. It’s not the racism, which he can bluster. It’s the cringe. He was cringe and weird at school. His “friends” probably shrank away from him when he did this stuff.
"'Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Former Dulwich pupil says Farage told him: ‘That’s the way back to Africa’
Exclusive: Yinka Bankole says he felt compelled to speak out after Reform leader’s attempts to ‘dismiss’ hurt of alleged targets
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
17yo Farage bullying a 9yo. With this and the yelling in assembly about pupils called Patel thing, I see why he minds the coverage. It’s not the racism, which he can bluster. It’s the cringe. He was cringe and weird at school. His “friends” probably shrank away from him when he did this stuff.
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I think it’s pretty notable there were 40 minutes between the first missile and second missile which is a very abnormal amount of time to debate what to do
NEW info on shipwreck attack. It gets worse.
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
December 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I think it’s pretty notable there were 40 minutes between the first missile and second missile which is a very abnormal amount of time to debate what to do
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The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’ www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’
The use of ‘nudify’ apps is becoming more and more prevalent, with hundreds of teachers having seen images created by pupils, often of their peers. The fallout is huge – and growing fast
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’ www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
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BP to scrap paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for forecourt staff.
Changes to employee benefits would cut take-home pay by at least 6.25%.
Would exec pay and dividends be cut? No chance.
Hard-won rights eroded as corporations rule without ever being elected.
Back to Victorian times.
Changes to employee benefits would cut take-home pay by at least 6.25%.
Would exec pay and dividends be cut? No chance.
Hard-won rights eroded as corporations rule without ever being elected.
Back to Victorian times.
BP to scrap paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for forecourt staff
Exclusive: Plans to offset increase in minimum ‘fair pay’ set by Living Wage Foundation will affect 5,400 employees
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
BP to scrap paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for forecourt staff.
Changes to employee benefits would cut take-home pay by at least 6.25%.
Would exec pay and dividends be cut? No chance.
Hard-won rights eroded as corporations rule without ever being elected.
Back to Victorian times.
Changes to employee benefits would cut take-home pay by at least 6.25%.
Would exec pay and dividends be cut? No chance.
Hard-won rights eroded as corporations rule without ever being elected.
Back to Victorian times.
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‘Bloodshed was supposed to stop’: no sign of normal life as Gaza’s killing and misery grind on
‘Bloodshed was supposed to stop’: no sign of normal life as Gaza’s killing and misery grind on
The term ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion life is returning to normal’ for Palestinians squeezed into the remaining 42% of their land behind Israel’s ‘yellow line’
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:39 AM
‘Bloodshed was supposed to stop’: no sign of normal life as Gaza’s killing and misery grind on
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I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
Yinka Bankole
Yinka Bankole
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
The Reform UK leader doubts people can recall their abuse from years ago. I’ve never forgotten his – it felt malicious
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:28 AM
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
Yinka Bankole
Yinka Bankole
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Last year Sky News was rending its garments over Starmer's free eyeglasses: WHAT INFLUENCE DID LORD ALLI BUY?
Now, RefUK get £9m from a crypto bro, they have not one word about the donor's interests; just BRAVO NIGEL, barely concealed glee, and "what a huge boost... money goes where momentum is". 🤡
Now, RefUK get £9m from a crypto bro, they have not one word about the donor's interests; just BRAVO NIGEL, barely concealed glee, and "what a huge boost... money goes where momentum is". 🤡
December 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Last year Sky News was rending its garments over Starmer's free eyeglasses: WHAT INFLUENCE DID LORD ALLI BUY?
Now, RefUK get £9m from a crypto bro, they have not one word about the donor's interests; just BRAVO NIGEL, barely concealed glee, and "what a huge boost... money goes where momentum is". 🤡
Now, RefUK get £9m from a crypto bro, they have not one word about the donor's interests; just BRAVO NIGEL, barely concealed glee, and "what a huge boost... money goes where momentum is". 🤡
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow