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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 22h

Who coined the phrase 'economic with the truth'?Well Mr Farage time for you to apologise to the British public yet again.

Nick Reeves #FBPE #NAFO @nickreeves.bsky.social · 23h

Nigel Farage - "I've never met the Russian ambassador."

I remember the furore about 'spin' during the Blair years. Brexit politicians replaced spin with blatant lies, and they've carried on ever since. It's another element of fascism that has entered our politics.

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 22h

Superb #Cyrano Adrian Lester,Susannah Fielding, Scott Handy & all the Ensemble @the-rsc.bsky.social Buy tix - at the beautiful Swan. Stage review says it all.
www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/cyra...

Cyrano de Bergerac review at the RSC: Adrian Lester is magnetic as Cyrano

Read our review of Cyrano de Bergerac at the RSC: Adrian Lester’s passionate performance empowers a bold adaptation of Rostand’s romantic tragedy

www.thestage.co.uk

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 7d

Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...

A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation

For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...

you.38degrees.org.uk

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Andy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 7d

If he is really preparing for peace why is Benjamin Netanyahu continuing to kill children in bread queues & block aid delivery? Both sides need to commit to peace instead of trying to wipe out the existence of the community they don't happen to belong to.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Israeli naval forces board pro-Palestinian flotilla 75 miles from Gaza

Greta Thunberg arrested and taken into custody after six of the flotilla’s boats were boarded

www.theguardian.com

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 7d

A peerage can only be removed by an act of parliament. The last time that happened was in 1917.

Our House of Lords is completely unfit for purpose, and the likes of "Lady Mone" can keep her position for life without consequences.

Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 7d

Covid-19 Bereaved Families on today’s ruling ordering PPE Medpro to repay £122m to Govt

“Nobody who had any part to play in the PPE scandal...should have any role in public life. Baroness Mone should have no role in making & passing the laws we all live under. Her title must be revoked immediately"

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 10d

Support of the far right is just like the 30s with growth of the extreme right wing in this country.Decent people stopped them .Our multi cultured & cosmoplitan society today is much better so we must not allow the Reform party to prosper or we are doomed morally & financially

Nick Reeves #FBPE #NAFO @nickreeves.bsky.social · 11d

Here's a British flag we can proudly fly. It's a reminder of 1945 when the allies crushed fascism. It's a reminder of the evil of fascism and the immense sacrifices that were made to defeat it.

We must never let it return.

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 10d

Well done Keir Starmer for saying what you did about Farage's comments. It was blatantly racist and frankly having watched his deputy on QT why anybody can consider voting for their Party is beyond me but at the same time scary
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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to the European Ryder Cup team for their victory The USA supporters were awful ( not their team) but can you expect from the 'children' of Trump

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 10d

How can I prevent AI answering anything I request on google etc?
Replies are often inaccurate and frankly I am old schoo l

fsr.mm

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 11d

@the-rsc.bsky.social Brilliant adaptation by Simon Evans & Debris Stevenson #CyranoDeBergerac
Swan FPN. Adrian Lester outstanding in title role + superb returning RSC actors - Susannah Fielding, Scott Handy, Chris Nayak & Christian Patterson & entire team. "The body is the music is the word".

David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 14d

Splendid review from the Stage. Well done the Ensemble. I can't wait to see it again www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/meas...

Measure for Measure review at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre:

Read our review of Measure for Measure at the RSC: Emily Burns’ lucid modern-day adaptation paints a bleak picture of a corrupt political system

www.thestage.co.uk

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 15d

@the-rsc.bsky.social Absolutely bowled over with #MeasureforMeasure last night (Press Night) Dir. Emily Burns really has nailed it.The finish was remarkeable. Hats off to all and Scottish actor, Isis Hainsworth really gave among the best performances of Isabella I have ever seen. Wonderful ending.

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 16d

When will people realise that Farage will destroy the UK .He is just a toy dog following a grumpy old man who is based in Washinton but spends most of his time on a golf course. Oh wait a minute Farage does not spend much time at his wife's "home" in Clacton.

Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 16d

THE NHS WRECKER: FARAGE’S DISASTROUS PLAN

Nigel Farage has been warned his bid to deport legal migrants could cripple the NHS and care sectors that rely on them

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 17d

If Farage is foolishly allowed to form a Government this country will return to the Dark ages. It will be a most unpleasant country and personally destroy my winter years Wake up Britain.

Ingrid Stevens @in-ks.bsky.social · 17d

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Tell the last one to switch off the light!

And don't even start with "No, they don't mean you, dear!".
That's exactly the country these flagbotherers want. Alone in the hooligans' pen. Not a call to thought in sight!

Farage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain, placing thousands at risk of deportation

Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS services

www.theguardian.com

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 21d

@the-rsc.bsky.social elighted to hear that the brilliant Prasanna Puwanarajah for Twelfth Night @TheRSC
has been nominated for the Best Director (UK Theatre awards) I thought the wonderful performances of @MikeGradyhall
as Feste & Freema Agyeman as Olivia were outstanding. Very memorable shows .

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GenevaGirl @michellev.bsky.social · Jul 14

Switzerland has had a wealth tax for as long as I remember. For everyone, not just the uber wealthy.
It’s really not a big deal.
No one leaves.
Don’t believe the scare stories

CNN @cnn.com · Jul 14

Across various private New York Facebook groups viewed by CNN – such as those for residents of the Upper East Side – some users have anonymously discussed potential plans to move out of the city following Zohran Mamdani’s primary win. cnn.it/3IpkOjr

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 22d

Yes really excellent. Emily Burns and the RSC have a winner. I urge alm to book.

CharlieTurner @charlieturner66.bsky.social · 23d

New production of Measure for Measure at the RSC.

Tremendous.

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 24d

Delighted that Nord Rhein Westphalia in Germany appear to be containing the extremists unlike here where a Tory MP has defected to the garage party.

David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · 25d

@the-rsc.bsky.social Wonderful start for #MeasureforMeasure first preview night. Perfect adaption fo the current period Emily Burns has nailed it and the acting was first class.And as stated still in preview. Loved Isabella's farewell scene.

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thank you. Very kind

ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · Sep 8

Yes. One is a party post, the other is a government ministerial post.

David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · Sep 8

Can someone explain to me what is going on? I thought David Lammy had been appointed Dep PM but now I hear there is to be a Dep. Leadership contest. Are these separate posts?
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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · Sep 7

Excellent production watched all the episodes. First class. Sheridan outstanding. Loved that the real Ann Ming was in the last scene. And you Daniel always professional & a great performance.Always hope that we can overcome injustices & thank you for your efforts both as an actor & as a person.

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · Sep 6

Farage has apologised for misleading us. Does he pay his partner when he stays at her house -he lives abroad not Clacton. He criticised the ex DPM. Perhaps he should be the ex leader of his Party as he seems to be economical with the truth or forgetful not qualities of a leader. Resign Farage

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · Sep 6

Just realised that possibly Nigel Farage appears to echo
everything that his friend Trump does. Economic with the truth.!https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/hypocrite-nigel-farage-didnt-pay-35858834#google_vignette

'Hypocrite' Nigel Farage didn't pay £44k stamp duty then blasted Angela Rayner

Last year Nigel Farage announced he had bought a house in Clacton, Essex, but in fact it was his partner Laure Ferrari, 46, who shelled out almost £900,000 for the property

www.mirror.co.uk

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David Stevens @sarafand.bsky.social · Sep 6

It is time people that Farage personal affairs are closely monitored. The judge said that Raynor was guilty but showed integrity in admitting her error. I gather that in comparison with Farage her discrepancies were minimal.

Gerri McGerriface @messmonstergigi.bsky.social · Sep 5

Well I hope @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social will be all over this one.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings

Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum

www.theguardian.com