sonja
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Achtung dual British and Irish citizens with an EU passport!
From February 26, 2026, you won’t be able to travel to UK on your EU passport as you can’t get an ETA if you are a British citizen.
If your British passport has expired, get it updated now!
www.gov.uk/guidance/ele...
From February 26, 2026, you won’t be able to travel to UK on your EU passport as you can’t get an ETA if you are a British citizen.
If your British passport has expired, get it updated now!
www.gov.uk/guidance/ele...
December 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Achtung dual British and Irish citizens with an EU passport!
From February 26, 2026, you won’t be able to travel to UK on your EU passport as you can’t get an ETA if you are a British citizen.
If your British passport has expired, get it updated now!
www.gov.uk/guidance/ele...
From February 26, 2026, you won’t be able to travel to UK on your EU passport as you can’t get an ETA if you are a British citizen.
If your British passport has expired, get it updated now!
www.gov.uk/guidance/ele...
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New analysis shows:
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
The majority opposed to Brexit has reached eight million
Ministers need courage to keep it that way
kellnerp.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
New analysis shows:
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
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A good point - my Truss-Catastrofuckup-Surcharge works out to £4,800 a year and I certainly didn’t have Mel Stride or Nigel Farage sprinting to my defence.
Nobody equates the £2,500 charge to the likely additional cost to the owner of a 2% increase in their mortgage repayments - y'know, what Liz Truss did with nary a peep from these householders.
December 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A good point - my Truss-Catastrofuckup-Surcharge works out to £4,800 a year and I certainly didn’t have Mel Stride or Nigel Farage sprinting to my defence.
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Nigel Farage used an LBC appearance to accuse the Bank of England of being “dinosaurs” for putting restrictions on the use of Stablecoins by crypto firms like Tether.
He did not declare that Reform had just received £9 million from one of its biggest investors
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
He did not declare that Reform had just received £9 million from one of its biggest investors
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
Crypto Investor Donates £9 Million to Reform UK as Nigel Farage Plugs His Company and Tells Industry 'I Am Your Champion'
The Reform leader recently used media interviews to back Christopher Harborne's company while promising to cut taxes and regulations on crypto firms
bylinetimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Nigel Farage used an LBC appearance to accuse the Bank of England of being “dinosaurs” for putting restrictions on the use of Stablecoins by crypto firms like Tether.
He did not declare that Reform had just received £9 million from one of its biggest investors
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
He did not declare that Reform had just received £9 million from one of its biggest investors
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
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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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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
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🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
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So tell me again how Nigel Farage, who just took the largest ever political donation, from a Tory mega-donor, and another donation from the Viscountess wife of the non-dom owner of the Daily Mail, is planning to "take on the establishment"
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
So tell me again how Nigel Farage, who just took the largest ever political donation, from a Tory mega-donor, and another donation from the Viscountess wife of the non-dom owner of the Daily Mail, is planning to "take on the establishment"
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A Thailand-based crypto investor has handed a record-breaking £9 million to Reform UK, shortly before Nigel Farage used media interviews to plug his crypto firm and promise lower taxes and deregulation on the industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
Crypto Investor Donates £9 Million to Reform UK After Nigel Farage Plugs His Company and Tells Industry 'I Am Your Champion'
The Reform leader recently used media interviews to back Christopher Harborne's company while promising to cut taxes and regulations on crypto firms
bylinetimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A Thailand-based crypto investor has handed a record-breaking £9 million to Reform UK, shortly before Nigel Farage used media interviews to plug his crypto firm and promise lower taxes and deregulation on the industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
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This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
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With Germany’s president visiting the UK, we asked Germans what they think about Brexit.
👀 "It's just so stupid to cut the branch you're sitting on," one person said.
Here's what else they had to say ⬇️
👀 "It's just so stupid to cut the branch you're sitting on," one person said.
Here's what else they had to say ⬇️
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
With Germany’s president visiting the UK, we asked Germans what they think about Brexit.
👀 "It's just so stupid to cut the branch you're sitting on," one person said.
Here's what else they had to say ⬇️
👀 "It's just so stupid to cut the branch you're sitting on," one person said.
Here's what else they had to say ⬇️
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Luke Johnson, Chairman of Gail's Bakery, who was pro-Brexit, critical of lockdowns and is a climate skeptic criticises Labour's budget #BBCQT
"This is not how prosperous and happy societies become that way"
"This is not how prosperous and happy societies become that way"
November 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Luke Johnson, Chairman of Gail's Bakery, who was pro-Brexit, critical of lockdowns and is a climate skeptic criticises Labour's budget #BBCQT
"This is not how prosperous and happy societies become that way"
"This is not how prosperous and happy societies become that way"
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It’s my last show of the tour tonight! If you’re anywhere near Brighton come along and have a laugh! 7pm start at @forgecomedyclub.bsky.social. See you there! forgecomedyclub.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
It’s my last show of the tour tonight! If you’re anywhere near Brighton come along and have a laugh! 7pm start at @forgecomedyclub.bsky.social. See you there! forgecomedyclub.co.uk
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
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The OBR says that the VAT charge on private schools has raised more money than expected because fewer pupils have gone into the state sector
Never believe the Tories and their media.
Never believe the Tories and their media.
November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The OBR says that the VAT charge on private schools has raised more money than expected because fewer pupils have gone into the state sector
Never believe the Tories and their media.
Never believe the Tories and their media.
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Hoo boy, another fictitious "EV market slows" headline from the Times
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Hoo boy, another fictitious "EV market slows" headline from the Times
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
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Electricity use costs to rise 5.1% in January. New cheapest fix is 12% less than the current price cap, my full what to do and who's cheapest info here... #h.com/latesttip/#hiya" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip/#h...
November 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Electricity use costs to rise 5.1% in January. New cheapest fix is 12% less than the current price cap, my full what to do and who's cheapest info here... #h.com/latesttip/#hiya" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip/#h...
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Spain takes most asylum seekers. The difference? We have a govt that speaks warmly, truthfully & welcomingly about them
Per 100,000 people in 2024, UK came fifth for most applicants (156) after Spain (340), Germany (275), Italy (256) & France (191). EU average last year was 203 per 100,000 people
Per 100,000 people in 2024, UK came fifth for most applicants (156) after Spain (340), Germany (275), Italy (256) & France (191). EU average last year was 203 per 100,000 people
As UK imposes radical asylum rules, how do the numbers really compare to Europe?
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood is carrying out one of the largest reforms to the asylum system the UK has ever seen. But is the overhaul really proportionate to the numbers arriving on UK shores? Alex...
www.independent.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Spain takes most asylum seekers. The difference? We have a govt that speaks warmly, truthfully & welcomingly about them
Per 100,000 people in 2024, UK came fifth for most applicants (156) after Spain (340), Germany (275), Italy (256) & France (191). EU average last year was 203 per 100,000 people
Per 100,000 people in 2024, UK came fifth for most applicants (156) after Spain (340), Germany (275), Italy (256) & France (191). EU average last year was 203 per 100,000 people
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This is one of the big accounts boosting Tommy Robinson, Farage and Reform and ‘English Patriots’.
It’s Russian.
It’s Russian.
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
This is one of the big accounts boosting Tommy Robinson, Farage and Reform and ‘English Patriots’.
It’s Russian.
It’s Russian.
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Rachael Johnson: "Boris did his best".
Only because his best has always been fucking awful.
Let's consider Boris Johnson, a moral man and a great politician: I'd love to talk about all three of them, but I only have space for Boris.
Only because his best has always been fucking awful.
Let's consider Boris Johnson, a moral man and a great politician: I'd love to talk about all three of them, but I only have space for Boris.
November 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Rachael Johnson: "Boris did his best".
Only because his best has always been fucking awful.
Let's consider Boris Johnson, a moral man and a great politician: I'd love to talk about all three of them, but I only have space for Boris.
Only because his best has always been fucking awful.
Let's consider Boris Johnson, a moral man and a great politician: I'd love to talk about all three of them, but I only have space for Boris.
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It's time we asked a different question about migration: Why are so many British people leaving the UK?
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's time we asked a different question about migration: Why are so many British people leaving the UK?
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
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Tomorrow is a hugely important day.
At 4pm, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry will publish its report into the UK’s pandemic decision-making & political governance.
I dearly hope our political leaders & decision-makers will listen, learn &, above all, act on the findings.
Because there will be a next time.
At 4pm, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry will publish its report into the UK’s pandemic decision-making & political governance.
I dearly hope our political leaders & decision-makers will listen, learn &, above all, act on the findings.
Because there will be a next time.
November 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Tomorrow is a hugely important day.
At 4pm, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry will publish its report into the UK’s pandemic decision-making & political governance.
I dearly hope our political leaders & decision-makers will listen, learn &, above all, act on the findings.
Because there will be a next time.
At 4pm, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry will publish its report into the UK’s pandemic decision-making & political governance.
I dearly hope our political leaders & decision-makers will listen, learn &, above all, act on the findings.
Because there will be a next time.
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Ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked to harm in every major organ system of the human body .
Increased risk of a dozen health conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression.
Companies know but inflict harms to boost profits. Need effective regulation.
Increased risk of a dozen health conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression.
Companies know but inflict harms to boost profits. Need effective regulation.
Ultra-processed food linked to harm in every major human organ, study finds
World’s largest scientific review warns consumption of UPFs poses seismic threat to global health and wellbeing
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked to harm in every major organ system of the human body .
Increased risk of a dozen health conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression.
Companies know but inflict harms to boost profits. Need effective regulation.
Increased risk of a dozen health conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression.
Companies know but inflict harms to boost profits. Need effective regulation.
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💥 NEW POLLING from us by @yougov.co.uk as written up by @theguardian.com today.
Farage's supporters are extremely supportive of windfall taxing energy companies and banks, and putting a one off tax on those worth >£10m.
Labour's supporters want it too.
#budget
Farage's supporters are extremely supportive of windfall taxing energy companies and banks, and putting a one off tax on those worth >£10m.
Labour's supporters want it too.
#budget
Nigel Farage unveils his plan for the budget today. But our research shows how out of step the Reform leader is with Reform voters who want new taxes on energy companies, banks and Britain’s wealthiest.
Read more here: bestforbritain.org/reform_voter...
Read more here: bestforbritain.org/reform_voter...
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
💥 NEW POLLING from us by @yougov.co.uk as written up by @theguardian.com today.
Farage's supporters are extremely supportive of windfall taxing energy companies and banks, and putting a one off tax on those worth >£10m.
Labour's supporters want it too.
#budget
Farage's supporters are extremely supportive of windfall taxing energy companies and banks, and putting a one off tax on those worth >£10m.
Labour's supporters want it too.
#budget
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The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims