Kevin Chapman
@chappersbrum.bsky.social
Gaffer.Tea Drinker. #StrokeSurvivor thanks to Ward C21 New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton. #NHS @avwfc-official.bsky.social fan.
Views my own.
Views my own.
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🔴 Labour MP Graham Stringer signed an open letter drafted by a far-right group attacking the government.
He's also been hanging out with Farage's anti-abortion advisors and is still a director of the UK's leading climate science denial group - run by a Tory peer.
📝 @joeygrostern.bsky.social
He's also been hanging out with Farage's anti-abortion advisors and is still a director of the UK's leading climate science denial group - run by a Tory peer.
📝 @joeygrostern.bsky.social
The Labour MP Rubbing Shoulders With the Far-Right
Labour is facing pressure after one of its MPs joined forces with a far-right group in attacking the party, DeSmog can reveal. Over recent months, Graham Stringer – who has been the MP for Blackley, M...
www.desmog.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🔴 Labour MP Graham Stringer signed an open letter drafted by a far-right group attacking the government.
He's also been hanging out with Farage's anti-abortion advisors and is still a director of the UK's leading climate science denial group - run by a Tory peer.
📝 @joeygrostern.bsky.social
He's also been hanging out with Farage's anti-abortion advisors and is still a director of the UK's leading climate science denial group - run by a Tory peer.
📝 @joeygrostern.bsky.social
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"These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him" is quite a sentence.
He has asked us to repeat his denials, and while it is a fact that he does continue those denials, the King does not believe them [and nor does anybody else]
He has asked us to repeat his denials, and while it is a fact that he does continue those denials, the King does not believe them [and nor does anybody else]
October 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him" is quite a sentence.
He has asked us to repeat his denials, and while it is a fact that he does continue those denials, the King does not believe them [and nor does anybody else]
He has asked us to repeat his denials, and while it is a fact that he does continue those denials, the King does not believe them [and nor does anybody else]
Lucy Powell is the new Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. So who is leaving the Cabinet tent to stop her pissing in?
October 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Lucy Powell is the new Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. So who is leaving the Cabinet tent to stop her pissing in?
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Great stuff as ever from @stephenkb.bsky.social
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Starmer’s revealed preference is actually not to want to be Prime Minister - I wonder if in the end it’s as simple as that.
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Starmer’s revealed preference is actually not to want to be Prime Minister - I wonder if in the end it’s as simple as that.
Starmer needs to get serious about governing — and quick on.ft.com/42YZQiR | opinion
Starmer needs to get serious about governing — and quick
The prime minister has to change or his party will seek a change of its own
on.ft.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Great stuff as ever from @stephenkb.bsky.social
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Starmer’s revealed preference is actually not to want to be Prime Minister - I wonder if in the end it’s as simple as that.
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Starmer’s revealed preference is actually not to want to be Prime Minister - I wonder if in the end it’s as simple as that.
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Exclusive: No10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney addressed a meeting of Labour peers on Wednesday night. It did not go well, for him or Keir Starmer.
The HuffPost UK weekend political read 👇
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/end-of...
The HuffPost UK weekend political read 👇
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/end-of...
End Of The Keir Show: How Senior Labour Figures Now Believe Starmer Is Already Toast
Will the embattled PM even make it to the New Year in No.10?
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Exclusive: No10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney addressed a meeting of Labour peers on Wednesday night. It did not go well, for him or Keir Starmer.
The HuffPost UK weekend political read 👇
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/end-of...
The HuffPost UK weekend political read 👇
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/end-of...
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🔴 Reform Council Asks Opposition for Help Making Cuts After ‘Desperate’ Search for Savings Falls Short
Exclusive: Nigel Farage’s struggling flagship Kent administration is now reaching out to other parties, after failing to identify the millions of pounds in savings they promised
Exclusive: Nigel Farage’s struggling flagship Kent administration is now reaching out to other parties, after failing to identify the millions of pounds in savings they promised
Reform Council Asks Opposition for Help Making Cuts After ‘Desperate’ Search for Savings Falls Short
Exclusive: Nigel Farage's struggling flagship Kent administration is now reaching out to other parties, after failing to identify the millions of pounds in savings they promised
bylinetimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🔴 Reform Council Asks Opposition for Help Making Cuts After ‘Desperate’ Search for Savings Falls Short
Exclusive: Nigel Farage’s struggling flagship Kent administration is now reaching out to other parties, after failing to identify the millions of pounds in savings they promised
Exclusive: Nigel Farage’s struggling flagship Kent administration is now reaching out to other parties, after failing to identify the millions of pounds in savings they promised
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Meanwhile, Reform controlled Worcestershire County Council, who had their DOGE team visit to cut 'wasteful spending', want to put up Council Tax by 10% www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Worcestershire County Council considering 10% tax rise
The county council is asking people for opinions on large tax rises next year to cover deficits.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Meanwhile, Reform controlled Worcestershire County Council, who had their DOGE team visit to cut 'wasteful spending', want to put up Council Tax by 10% www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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So maybe Birmingham’s “PC Plod” was correct to cancel the away supporters……
…..sorry #FreeGearKeir
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
…..sorry #FreeGearKeir
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Research reveals racist chants on rise in Israeli football – with Maccabi Tel Aviv the worst offenders
Kick It Out Israel found 367 instances in the 2024-25 season – of those, 118 were observed in stands containing Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
So maybe Birmingham’s “PC Plod” was correct to cancel the away supporters……
…..sorry #FreeGearKeir
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
…..sorry #FreeGearKeir
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Kemi Badenoch did nothing to tackle grooming gangs or CSE in her role as minister for Women and Equalities when she was in government. The hypocrisy and her attempts to make political capital out of this difficult issue is repulsive.
October 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Kemi Badenoch did nothing to tackle grooming gangs or CSE in her role as minister for Women and Equalities when she was in government. The hypocrisy and her attempts to make political capital out of this difficult issue is repulsive.
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Badenoch criticised for using grooming gangs inquiry for 'point scoring' - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
October 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Badenoch criticised for using grooming gangs inquiry for 'point scoring' - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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I imagine Labour are tired of these self-aggrandising Tories pedalling extreme views. Just when you think Jenrick has gone way too far, up pops someone else prepared to go even further (and even further than Reform). None of it is fixing public services or the cost of living for the British people!
October 21, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I imagine Labour are tired of these self-aggrandising Tories pedalling extreme views. Just when you think Jenrick has gone way too far, up pops someone else prepared to go even further (and even further than Reform). None of it is fixing public services or the cost of living for the British people!
Most people would be out of their home if they’d not paid their mortgage or rent for two months.
What is parliament’s role in what happens to Prince Andrew from here?
With new reports that he’s not paid rent on the Royal Lodge in Windsor for two decades — Politics at Sam and Anne's unpacks how uncomfortable Westminster might be:
With new reports that he’s not paid rent on the Royal Lodge in Windsor for two decades — Politics at Sam and Anne's unpacks how uncomfortable Westminster might be:
Is Prince Andrew a problem for politics?
What is parliament’s role in what happens to Prince Andrew from here?With Virginia Giuffre’s book released today and new reports that he’s not paid rent on the Royal Lodge in Windsor for two decade…
www.politico.eu
October 21, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Most people would be out of their home if they’d not paid their mortgage or rent for two months.
I think Lisa Nandy knows that if Lucy Powell wins the Labour Deputy Leader election Nandy will have four years of toiling on the backbenches to look forward to.
October 21, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I think Lisa Nandy knows that if Lucy Powell wins the Labour Deputy Leader election Nandy will have four years of toiling on the backbenches to look forward to.
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This you, Fred? 👀
BetFred may claim to have only made £500,000 in profits last year... but they had revenue of over £1 billion, and the owners' personal wealth grew by £500m.
They can find the money for the gambling tax.
BetFred may claim to have only made £500,000 in profits last year... but they had revenue of over £1 billion, and the owners' personal wealth grew by £500m.
They can find the money for the gambling tax.
October 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This you, Fred? 👀
BetFred may claim to have only made £500,000 in profits last year... but they had revenue of over £1 billion, and the owners' personal wealth grew by £500m.
They can find the money for the gambling tax.
BetFred may claim to have only made £500,000 in profits last year... but they had revenue of over £1 billion, and the owners' personal wealth grew by £500m.
They can find the money for the gambling tax.
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#LisaNandy sucking up to #Israel #MaccabiTelAviv and ignoring #WestMidlandsPolice expertise #AstonVilla #Birmingham citizens have the right to feel safe!
October 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#LisaNandy sucking up to #Israel #MaccabiTelAviv and ignoring #WestMidlandsPolice expertise #AstonVilla #Birmingham citizens have the right to feel safe!
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The Internet wasn’t designed to be hosted by a few huge corporations. This is what happens when they have a monopoly.
October 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The Internet wasn’t designed to be hosted by a few huge corporations. This is what happens when they have a monopoly.
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Cancelled due to anti-semitism, or because the fans are violent thugs?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
These are the people Sir Keir wants to welcome to Birmingham.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
These are the people Sir Keir wants to welcome to Birmingham.
Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi called off after rioting
Israeli police make nine arrests, citing ‘disorderly conduct, riots, injured police officers’ and infrastructure damage
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Cancelled due to anti-semitism, or because the fans are violent thugs?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
These are the people Sir Keir wants to welcome to Birmingham.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
These are the people Sir Keir wants to welcome to Birmingham.
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More seriously, the UK Prime Minister and most politicians have made absolute idiots of themselves in linking violence around a particular football team to antisemitism, but that might be better than the alternative of riots and deaths in Birmingham in a couple of weeks.
October 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
More seriously, the UK Prime Minister and most politicians have made absolute idiots of themselves in linking violence around a particular football team to antisemitism, but that might be better than the alternative of riots and deaths in Birmingham in a couple of weeks.
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There is undeniably a core of racist violent fans among Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters. (Also displayed in Amsterdam last year). It is foolish and wrong of politicians and some of us in the Jewish community to present a public order policing decision about such fans as "excluding Jews from football".
The Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi and Hapoel could not be played today in Tel Aviv as the Israeli fans injured rival fans and the police. The game was abandoned at half-time in January. The Israeli police & authorities have struggled to contain the conduct of fans
www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
Bloomfield chaos forces suspension of Tel Aviv derby | The Jerusalem Post
The decision to suspend the Tel Aviv derby came after extensive use of pyrotechnics by fans led to injuries among both supporters and police officers.
www.jpost.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
There is undeniably a core of racist violent fans among Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters. (Also displayed in Amsterdam last year). It is foolish and wrong of politicians and some of us in the Jewish community to present a public order policing decision about such fans as "excluding Jews from football".
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I am outraged that apparently jews are not welcome at football matches in Tel Aviv (am I doing this right?)
news.sky.com/story/tel-av...
news.sky.com/story/tel-av...
Tel Aviv football derby cancelled as 'violent riots' see nine arrested
Police said dozens of smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown, injuring 12 civilians and three police officers.
news.sky.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I am outraged that apparently jews are not welcome at football matches in Tel Aviv (am I doing this right?)
news.sky.com/story/tel-av...
news.sky.com/story/tel-av...
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It's like the nursery rhyme says:
Oh, the former Duke of York,
He had 12 million quid,
He gave it to victims he "never met,"
For things he "never did."
Oh, the former Duke of York,
He had 12 million quid,
He gave it to victims he "never met,"
For things he "never did."
October 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
It's like the nursery rhyme says:
Oh, the former Duke of York,
He had 12 million quid,
He gave it to victims he "never met,"
For things he "never did."
Oh, the former Duke of York,
He had 12 million quid,
He gave it to victims he "never met,"
For things he "never did."
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The Tel Aviv police appear to be antisemitic.
October 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The Tel Aviv police appear to be antisemitic.
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Your regular reminder that scrapping ILR for people who have come here and played by the rules, which is what Lam proposes here, is a position supported by 3% of the public
Sunday Times interview Tory "rising star" Katie Lam
She is clear she wants lots of legal migrants to be told to "go home" so as "to leave a mostly but not entirely culturally coherent group of people"
(The interviewer suggests she is scrapping ILR or stripping people of it)
She is clear she wants lots of legal migrants to be told to "go home" so as "to leave a mostly but not entirely culturally coherent group of people"
(The interviewer suggests she is scrapping ILR or stripping people of it)
October 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Your regular reminder that scrapping ILR for people who have come here and played by the rules, which is what Lam proposes here, is a position supported by 3% of the public
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@skynewsrss.bsky.social Yet again you are failing to show what Tel Aviv fans did in Amsterdam to get them banned from Amsterdam. Yet again you are failing to understand that the decision by police isn't about anti-semitism it's about keeping people of Birmingham safe!It isn't a political decision!
October 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
@skynewsrss.bsky.social Yet again you are failing to show what Tel Aviv fans did in Amsterdam to get them banned from Amsterdam. Yet again you are failing to understand that the decision by police isn't about anti-semitism it's about keeping people of Birmingham safe!It isn't a political decision!