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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 3h

Awkward for Zia Yusuf, who keeps being sent out to lie as cover for the Reform UK leader

Who did Nigel Farage have lunch with after resigning as UKIP leader 4 July 2016?

Why, it's Russian bribe enthusiast Nathan Gill, who then did the important news briefing on his behalf (to Russia Today)

#BBCQT

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Patrick - Here for the craic 👍🏼 @patrickopatrick.bsky.social · 3h

Farage says he’s stunned that ex Reform Wales leader Nathan Gill took bribes from Russia.. I bet he is

He no doubt thought he was the only one Putin was wedging up, his ego wouldn’t entertain anyone else getting a piece of the action❗️

Nigel Farage 'stunned' ex-Wales Reform leader Nathan Gill took bribes - BBC News

Nathan Gill has admitted taking money for pro-Russian statements as a European Parliament member.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Gary Gilligan #FBPE #KTTO @garygilligan.bsky.social · 3h

www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...

Reform councillor told to 'stop wasting time and money' by frustrated colleagues

Alan Feeney was heavily criticised at a planning meeting for Solihull council

www.birminghammail.co.uk

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JWexTheSpa @jwsidders.bsky.social · 4h

It's almost as if Jenrick is nothing more than a race baiting opportunist, isn't it?

Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 4h

Jenrick is absurdly incoherent on principles of free expression because he wants immediate arrests for "Allahu Akbar" (God is Great) while turning up to court to defend shouting "Fuck Islam" while burning a Quran

www.theguardian.com/politics/art...

Robert Jenrick criticised for saying people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ should be arrested

Tory leadership candidate’s comments around far-right protests described as nasty, divisive and ignorant

www.theguardian.com

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Kev @splootman.bsky.social · 4h

Quite ironic that many of those opposing the digital ID card want to join the EU. It's highly likely, given their use is spreading there, that having them will be a condition of entry.

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 4h

"Eye-catching..." is kinda how much of the West has ended up in this clown car hurtling towards authoritarianism. I think it's time to acknowledge that.

Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 2d

Strong speech from Badenoch. Well delivered. Sharp critique of government. Focussed on politically fertile territory on the economy. Eye catching policy which will get a lot of v positive press attention.

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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 4h

1. Make a recent convict the star guest of your annual conference, despite her conviction being about calling for a group of people to be murdered. 'Just hurty words/free speech'.

2. Then getting [rightly] very upset when someone wants to murder you.

Yes, it's the latest 'Hurty Words Update'.

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Chris Rivers @chrisrivers50.bsky.social · 5h

Ian Dunt -

iandunt.substack.com/p/the-empty-...?

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Disillusioned With Conservatives @neverevertory.bsky.social · 4h

Never forget Farage said Liz Truss' mini-budget was "the best Conservative budget since 1986".

#NeverVoteReform #NeverFarage

Liz Truss mini budget and Reform economy plan is the same product - a lettuce.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5h

Man convicted of 38 paedophile offences revealed as police informer who spied on UK activists

Trial of Nick Gratwick, 68, who schemed to rape children as young as six, exposes previous role among green protesters A man who schemed to rape children as young as six was revealed at his trial to have been a police informer who spied on environmental activists. Nick Gratwick, 68, was found guilty on Friday of 38 “abhorrent” paedophile offences, including plans over the last two years to pay to rape or sexually assault children in the UK and abroad. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Helbel 🌻☘️💚🤍🧡 @pudner.bsky.social · 5h

Omg.
Love you, Bear 🐻 @bearlypolitics.co.uk

The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 5h

Someone just sent me this - and it should be a lesson to everyone to never count your chickens before they’re hatched.

And on that note, I shall continue what is referred to as a “dedicated & unrelenting character assassination campaign” against the

If the Donald gets the Nobel Peace Prize today, I'd like to dedicate it to all the followers of @BearlyPolitics (who's no longer on X) for his & their dedicated & unrelenting character assassination campaign against the greatest POTUS in my living memory. Tough shit,

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 9h

Who did Nigel Farage have lunch with after resigning as UKIP leader 4 July 2016?
Nathan Gill, who then did the important news briefing on his behalf.

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Han🌹🏳️‍🌈 @ceremonialgeek.bsky.social · 10h

Interesting article.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...

Bridget Phillipson: “I’ve had to fight tooth and nail”

The deputy leadership candidate on her cabinet battles and why she believes in the socialism of freedom.

www.newstatesman.com

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Paul Singh @paulsingh.bsky.social · 7h

Labour need to shouting this from the roof tops.

They need to be challenging Farage over his multiple jobs.
They need to be challenging Reform over their tex exile donor base.
They need to be challenging Reform policies at every opportunity.

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mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 7h

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...

I’m sure Jeremy Corbyn will be the first to publicly congratulate her.

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins

Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award.

www.bbc.co.uk

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UK Politics @politicsintheuk.bsky.social · 6h

Tory Councillor Defecting to Reform UK? Here’s What You Really Sign Up For When Farage Owns the Show and Party 👇 #ukpolitics
politicsintheuk.substack.com/p/tory-counc...

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Nicky @haystackgirl.bsky.social · 7h

Labour said they’d do it. They’re doing it. We don’t need more populist crap in this country. We need people quietly getting on with the job. Which they are.

Kevin O’Connell @hibou2.bsky.social · 9h

Train services operated by Greater Anglia will be brought into public ownership this weekend,

marking the half-way point in the nationalisation of the nation’s rail network.

Labour 👍

Promises made: promises kept

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Ruth @ruthr1.bsky.social · 7h

Helped by Labour voters to keep Reform out ..

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Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 7h

Richard Tice the Hypocrite - who would think such a thing.

Companies he leads extol the virtues of solar energy and emissions reductions and even boast of a net zero building. Tice has been a green champion for 15 years - through business.

buff.ly/HkUMBIW

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Chris Rivers @chrisrivers50.bsky.social · 8h

labourlist.org/2025/10/brid...

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 12h

Reform UK on Staffordshire Council have decided to spend £142,000 on political assistants.

Here’s Reform Staffordshire’s Chris Large last month saying they were going to introduce a ‘headcount freeze’.

You can’t trust a Reform Councillor.

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Kevin O’Connell @hibou2.bsky.social · 9h

Train services operated by Greater Anglia will be brought into public ownership this weekend,

marking the half-way point in the nationalisation of the nation’s rail network.

Labour 👍

Promises made: promises kept

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Ruth @ruthr1.bsky.social · 9h

Disagree..they could dance to anybody’s tune and still not be recognised for what they have/ are achieving.. and they aren’t dancing to Farage they are dismantling the ground he’s walking on by recognising legitimate concerns from many ordinary people and separating that from the racism he promotes

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Chris Rivers @chrisrivers50.bsky.social · 9h

Reform UK currently controls Derbyshire County Council after winning 42 out of the 64 seats in the May 2025 local elections, unseating the Tories who previously held power. These cuts were formerly announced/planned by the Tories, and are now being implemented by their far right friends.

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 9h

Oh

(as @mrjamesob.bsky.social would say)

Nathan Gill on Russia Today discussing Nigel Farage's resignation

YouTube video by UKIP Wales

youtu.be

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