Andy Toal
@ajtoal.bsky.social
Alcohol practitioner. Proud tv specialist. Unapologetic bacon maven. Lifelong food enthusiast from Gods own country... Southampton, of course!
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Antidote to the madness.
December 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Antidote to the madness.
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Critics argue that the ECHR stops us from being able to deport illegal migrants. In reality, in 75 years the ECHR has only ruled against the UK in 13 cases out of 500k: 0.000026%. The ECHR is being used a scapegoat for domestic challenges, and we must defend it.
Starmer urges European leaders to reform human rights laws to tackle immigration
The ECHR is seen by its critics as a major barrier to attempts to deport illegal migrants from the country.
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Critics argue that the ECHR stops us from being able to deport illegal migrants. In reality, in 75 years the ECHR has only ruled against the UK in 13 cases out of 500k: 0.000026%. The ECHR is being used a scapegoat for domestic challenges, and we must defend it.
“This time I’m driving”
'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
December 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
“This time I’m driving”
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I bet it does. I'd much rather drink hot chocolate.
December 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I bet it does. I'd much rather drink hot chocolate.
De Minimis Non Curat Lex
Tower of London closes after apple crumble thrown on crown jewels display
Tower of London closes after apple crumble thrown on crown jewels display
Four people arrested after apparent protest against UK inequality claimed by civil-resistance group Take Back Power
The Tower of London has been closed to visitors on a busy Saturday after food was thrown at a display case containing the crown jewels in an apparent protest against inequality in the UK.
Four people were arrested after the action, which was claimed by Take Back Power – a self-described new non-violent civil-resistance group. It said custard and apple crumble was flung at the case, which contained the imperial state crown. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
De Minimis Non Curat Lex
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BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
December 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
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For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million
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NEW There's no overstating how significant the Nathan Gill case is. On Friday, the close associate of Nigel Farage was jailed for over 10 years for taking bribes ultimately from a friend of Putin. It's a complex, detail-heavy story that raises questions about Farage’s claim Gill was ‘one bad apple’🧵
November 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
NEW There's no overstating how significant the Nathan Gill case is. On Friday, the close associate of Nigel Farage was jailed for over 10 years for taking bribes ultimately from a friend of Putin. It's a complex, detail-heavy story that raises questions about Farage’s claim Gill was ‘one bad apple’🧵
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It's January 31st, 2020, and Nathan Gill is celebrating our imminent departure from the EU.... and that terrible idea of a European Army.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
November 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It's January 31st, 2020, and Nathan Gill is celebrating our imminent departure from the EU.... and that terrible idea of a European Army.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
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interesting bc as someone who has been out of work sick for *ages* but doesn’t claim benefits, not one doctor, nurse, psychologist or health worker of any kind has ever made the claim to me that “employment is vital for health”. hmm. just an aberration i’m sure
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
interesting bc as someone who has been out of work sick for *ages* but doesn’t claim benefits, not one doctor, nurse, psychologist or health worker of any kind has ever made the claim to me that “employment is vital for health”. hmm. just an aberration i’m sure
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Where are all the "revoke Shamima Begum's citizenship she's a traitor people" today, I wonder.
Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Where are all the "revoke Shamima Begum's citizenship she's a traitor people" today, I wonder.
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The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
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So there’s one aspect of the BBC story that has received zero attention: Robbie Gibb’s potential financial conflict of interests.
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
Who really funds the Jewish Chronicle? Why it’s troubling that we don’t know…
Four years ago, a mysterious consortium came to the rescue of the beleaguered publication—and nobody is really clear about who is behind the scenes. B...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
So there’s one aspect of the BBC story that has received zero attention: Robbie Gibb’s potential financial conflict of interests.
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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Me when I tried Original Source mint & tea tree shower gel for the first time.
Jesus Ma Balles
Venezuela, Catholic Church Records, 1577-2022
Venezuela, Catholic Church Records, 1577-2022
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Me when I tried Original Source mint & tea tree shower gel for the first time.
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A quick note to remind fans the #SaintsFC management appointment cycle is:
1. Out of his depth English Manager
2. Promote Young Coach from Within
3. Strange Foreign Coach no one has heard of.
1. Out of his depth English Manager
2. Promote Young Coach from Within
3. Strange Foreign Coach no one has heard of.
November 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A quick note to remind fans the #SaintsFC management appointment cycle is:
1. Out of his depth English Manager
2. Promote Young Coach from Within
3. Strange Foreign Coach no one has heard of.
1. Out of his depth English Manager
2. Promote Young Coach from Within
3. Strange Foreign Coach no one has heard of.
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Inspired by The Jase's video, I realised that the Mr Blobby song also works quite well with the John Lewis advert. But then it took a dark turn...
November 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Inspired by The Jase's video, I realised that the Mr Blobby song also works quite well with the John Lewis advert. But then it took a dark turn...
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once again struck by the way the left always has to moderate itself in left wing areas in case it puts off moderates elsewhere and the right just... never thinks about that? at all?? and no one calls them on it???
![Screenshot of article that reads: “A Mamdani victory is a serious political problem for those in the party who believe, as we do, that our primary focus must be on flipping red and purple seats blue, expanding the map for Democrats, and creating a path back to Congress and the White House,” Matt Bennett, executive vice president of center-left think tank Third Way, told MSNBC. “The [Democratic Socialists of America] platform — which Mamdani has not repudiated — hands a potent set of weapons to Republican ad makers eager to tie Mamdani-style politics to Democrats running in much tougher places than deep blue New York.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ozma3timm5c32fa7bimb4zaj/bafkreidedpbe5cweyx6x5pz66ypn74fumifyvinjjr4prysjpvopaqi4vi@jpeg)
November 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
once again struck by the way the left always has to moderate itself in left wing areas in case it puts off moderates elsewhere and the right just... never thinks about that? at all?? and no one calls them on it???
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All I’m saying is lookout for ‘fans’ and ‘pundits’ talking up how much of a talented coach the U21 manager is. 😉
November 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
All I’m saying is lookout for ‘fans’ and ‘pundits’ talking up how much of a talented coach the U21 manager is. 😉
A quick note to remind fans the #SaintsFC management appointment cycle is:
1. Out of his depth English Manager
2. Promote Young Coach from Within
3. Strange Foreign Coach no one has heard of.
1. Out of his depth English Manager
2. Promote Young Coach from Within
3. Strange Foreign Coach no one has heard of.
November 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A quick note to remind fans the #SaintsFC management appointment cycle is:
1. Out of his depth English Manager
2. Promote Young Coach from Within
3. Strange Foreign Coach no one has heard of.
1. Out of his depth English Manager
2. Promote Young Coach from Within
3. Strange Foreign Coach no one has heard of.
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NEW: ‘Nigel Farage is not my friend…he’s just a handsome & stylish English gentleman’
The wife of the Russian agent who Nathan Gill has admitted to accepting bribes from says Nigel Farage is not her ‘good friend’ after saying that he was her ‘good friend’
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The wife of the Russian agent who Nathan Gill has admitted to accepting bribes from says Nigel Farage is not her ‘good friend’ after saying that he was her ‘good friend’
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'Nigel Farage is Not My Friend...He's Just a Very Handsome Man'
The wife of a Russian spy gets in touch...
open.substack.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
NEW: ‘Nigel Farage is not my friend…he’s just a handsome & stylish English gentleman’
The wife of the Russian agent who Nathan Gill has admitted to accepting bribes from says Nigel Farage is not her ‘good friend’ after saying that he was her ‘good friend’
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open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
The wife of the Russian agent who Nathan Gill has admitted to accepting bribes from says Nigel Farage is not her ‘good friend’ after saying that he was her ‘good friend’
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open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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If we do not count Rusk as a permanent manager then the pattern is…
J..
S..
M..
J..
S..
So a manager surname beginning the letter ‘M’ 🤔
What’s Russell Martin doing nowadays?
#SaintsFC
J..
S..
M..
J..
S..
So a manager surname beginning the letter ‘M’ 🤔
What’s Russell Martin doing nowadays?
#SaintsFC
November 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
If we do not count Rusk as a permanent manager then the pattern is…
J..
S..
M..
J..
S..
So a manager surname beginning the letter ‘M’ 🤔
What’s Russell Martin doing nowadays?
#SaintsFC
J..
S..
M..
J..
S..
So a manager surname beginning the letter ‘M’ 🤔
What’s Russell Martin doing nowadays?
#SaintsFC