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Andrew “Treehouse of Horror Name” McGrae @tgnprofessor.bsky.social · 6h

Meet the young Tories dreaming of a bright blue future.

Below this is the memetic image of a group of men dressed as wizards standing on some steps, with the person in front holding a sign that reads “We Demand To Be Taken Seriously”.

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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 3d

Orwell wrote: “In England all the boasting and flag-wagging... is done by a small minority. The patriotism of the common people is not vocal or even conscious.” Someone tell Reform, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.

Nigel Farage has no idea how to be a prime minister

The Reform leader undoubtedly has charisma, but lacks the judgement, gravitas or respect for truth needed to lead a country

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk

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Chris Burn @chrisburn.bsky.social · 5d

Another firm linked to Yorkshire racehorse owner Grant Nicholson has collapsed. It comes as he seeks to raise £100m for his latest venture:
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/uti...

Utility Mix: Another firm linked to Yorkshire racehorse owner enters liquidation

Another company connected to a Yorkshire entrepreneur and racehorse owner has collapsed, The Yorkshire Post can reveal.

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

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Chris Burn @chrisburn.bsky.social · 9d

Given the history of Hillsborough, the allegations made at this inquest by a GP about the "shambles" and "chaos" in response to a medical emergency which resulted in West Brom fan Mark Townsend dying are really shocking:

Care of football fan who collapsed at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough stadium a ‘shambles’

A GP has told a coroner how he screamed for help as he gave CPR to a fellow football fan who went into cardiac arrest during a Championship match, but “nothing came”.

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

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Gabriel Milland @gabrielmilland.bsky.social · 10d

Waiting for the Farage congrats tweet. #rydercup

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Chris Burn @chrisburn.bsky.social · 10d

Huge congratulations to Team XXX on retaining the Ryder Cup.

Daily Mail @dailymail.co.uk · 10d

Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE: Team XXX edge closer to victory on final day as XXX's team need X points to claim... www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/golf/a...

Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE: Europe retains trophy as Shane Lowry holds off US

Follow Mail Sport's live blog on the final day of the 2025 Ryder Cup on the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Chris Burn @chrisburn.bsky.social · 10d

Shane Lowry you absolute legend

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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 12d

this is an extraordinary canary in the coal mine

Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 13d

Nathan Gill, Reform's leader in Wales at the last Welsh parliament election, has pled guilty to 8 bribery charges, taking Russian cash while he was one of Nigel Farage’s MEPs to speak in favour of Putin's Russia in that parliament
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges

Gill admits to eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in the European parliament and articles

www.theguardian.com

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Louis O'Brien @louobrien19.bsky.social · 12d

Saturday's YORKSHIRE POST: Yorkshire in line for railway revamp with electrified link #TomorrowsPapersToday

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Chris Burn @chrisburn.bsky.social · 13d

Brilliant to see this new award in memory of Andrew Norfolk offering a paid internship at The Times
www.news.co.uk/latest-news/...

The Times announces the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award - News UK

The Times and the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) today announce the launch of the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award, created to honour one of Britain’s bravest and...

www.news.co.uk

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 13d

Good explainer. I'm not convinced, especially if the system is compulsory, but James sets out a reasonable case.

James O'Malley @jamesomalley.co.uk · 13d

How the government's new digital ID will work… and why I’ve changed my mind on ID cards (FREE TO READ!)

takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/how-the-uk...

How the government's new digital ID will work

And why I've changed my mind on ID cards

takes.jamesomalley.co.uk

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Chris Burn @chrisburn.bsky.social · 16d

"The renowned 'not-outer' is now finally out. What a wonderful innings it was."

Lovely tribute to Dickie Bird here from @yorkshirepostsport.bsky.social cricket writer Chris Waters

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/cricke...

Farewell Dickie Bird, legendary umpire and national treasure - Chris Waters

THE abiding memory will be of a man in a white coat, fidgeting nervously, periodically scanning the skyline for any sign of precipitation and/or approaching bad light, while routinely rejecting appeal...

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

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Tom Clark @tom-clark.bsky.social · 16d

Useful reminder from Peter Kellner on the problems we refuse to acknowledge are getting better, and the politics of hopelessness that this breeds

open.substack.com/pub/kellnerp...

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Chris Burn @chrisburn.bsky.social · 17d

Dozens of bars in Leeds have warned the opening of a new council-backed shipper container venue in the city could result in closures. It follows ongoing controversy about a similar scheme involving the same company in Newcastle:
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/myo...

'Myopic': Leeds bars warn of closure risk from council-backed Kirkgate Market container venue

Dozens of bars and restaurants in Leeds have warned that plans for a new council-backed shipping container leisure attraction at Kirkgate Market represent a “significant risk” to their businesses and ...

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 29d

NOTHING will prepare you for this 45-second story arc. From "I'm just doing this because I love the flag, it's totally grassroots, and I'm not part of anything political"... to who actually gave him the flags the night before.

Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 23d

* ROBERT REDFORD, SCREEN IDOL TURNED DIRECTOR AND ACTIVIST, DIES AT 89 -- NYTIMES

@reuters.com

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Chris Burn @chrisburn.bsky.social · 24d

No wonder it is illegal then! 😂

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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 24d

Oh noooo

But given how this is the rare case when it’s caught, and where people are checking, I’m just increasingly assuming most stuff is just stuffed with hallucinations.

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Will Oremus @willoremus.com · 28d

Good to see Elon out there doing his best to calm things down in a moment like this

x post by elon musk: "the left is the party of murder"

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Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 29d

Too many drones to call it an accident.

Putin is doing what had to be expected. A tentative attack on a NATO country to test out what happens.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 29d

Breaking News: Poland said it had shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during strikes on Ukraine, calling the incursions an “act of aggression.”

Poland Says It Shot Down Russian Drones That Entered Its Airspace

The Polish military called the incursions an “act of aggression.” It said the drones crossed the border during a wave of Russian strikes in Ukraine.

nyti.ms

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Josh Sternberg @joshsternberg.com · Sep 8

The WSJ posted Trump's birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein:

www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...

The following words are inside the image of a woman's outline.

Voice over: There must be more to live than having everything

Donald: Yes, there is, but I won't tell you what it is

Jeffrey: Nor will I, since I also know what it is

Donald: We have certain things in common, Jeffrey

Jeffrey: Yes, we do, come to think of it

Donald: Enigmas never age, have you noticed that?

Jeffrey: As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you

Donald: A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday p and may every day be another wonderful secret.

Donald J Trump.

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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · Sep 8

This doubly telling because
1) being totally batshit on the internet as a British MP can now give you a 50% uplift on an MP's salary! bit of a worrying incentive!
2) being one of the most shared politicians on X only earns you £40k, meaning most of the blue ticks are debasing themselves for pennies

Adam Payne @adampayne26.bsky.social · Sep 8

@zoecrowther.bsky.social's latest graph shows how Rupert Lowe is comfortably out-earning other MPs, including his former Reform colleagues, when it comes to posting on X

“This is the most expensive job I've ever had. Trust me - if I wanted financial gain, I wouldn't be doing this," he told PolHome

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Radiohead @radiohead.wastehq.social · Sep 3

Radiohead will play some shows across Europe in November and December 2025.

Tickets will only be accessible by registering on radiohead.com.

Registration opens at radiohead.com on Friday 5th Sept at 10am BST / 11am CEST and runs through until Sunday 7th Sept at 10pm BST/11pm CEST.

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Chris Burn @chrisburn.bsky.social · Aug 27

Was honestly pathetic (to top off his rubbish time in charge so far). Would be fuming if I supported them.

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Chris Burn @chrisburn.bsky.social · Aug 27

Amorim not watching those penalties was hilarious. You’re literally being paid six figures a week to be a football manager but you can’t watch the end of your own team’s match!?

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