Fiona Gardner
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Oh dear Chris. And BBC.
Think we’ll all go with the OBR official, rather than you and your unprofessional biased nonsense.
Feel free to issue an apology and have a bit of a think. Maybe about the years of barely scrutinised *Tory* policies that got us into this mess.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Think we’ll all go with the OBR official, rather than you and your unprofessional biased nonsense.
Feel free to issue an apology and have a bit of a think. Maybe about the years of barely scrutinised *Tory* policies that got us into this mess.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Oh dear Chris. And BBC.
Think we’ll all go with the OBR official, rather than you and your unprofessional biased nonsense.
Feel free to issue an apology and have a bit of a think. Maybe about the years of barely scrutinised *Tory* policies that got us into this mess.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Think we’ll all go with the OBR official, rather than you and your unprofessional biased nonsense.
Feel free to issue an apology and have a bit of a think. Maybe about the years of barely scrutinised *Tory* policies that got us into this mess.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yes manufactured hysteria from the mainly right wing media
December 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Yes manufactured hysteria from the mainly right wing media
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When was the last time you read a positive post about UK politics? Well you may want to sit down for this.
I think this is one of the most professionally prepared, well balanced, and knowledgeable Commons Treasury C'tees ever constituted. OBR seems shocked at the depth and seriousness of questions.
I think this is one of the most professionally prepared, well balanced, and knowledgeable Commons Treasury C'tees ever constituted. OBR seems shocked at the depth and seriousness of questions.
December 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
When was the last time you read a positive post about UK politics? Well you may want to sit down for this.
I think this is one of the most professionally prepared, well balanced, and knowledgeable Commons Treasury C'tees ever constituted. OBR seems shocked at the depth and seriousness of questions.
I think this is one of the most professionally prepared, well balanced, and knowledgeable Commons Treasury C'tees ever constituted. OBR seems shocked at the depth and seriousness of questions.
The very worst of the tories- ugh
Reminder: A man once flattened live on air by Mick Lynch - who reduced him to a blinking screensaver in under 30 seconds - is now hailed by Reform as some kind of intellectual prize. #ukpolitics
December 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The very worst of the tories- ugh
Good - they need to be shown up for the fraudsters they are ...
November 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Good - they need to be shown up for the fraudsters they are ...
what an idiot
Hilarious video by a South African knobhead desperately willing a pleasant London street to be a war zone. Nearest he gets to danger is a woman telling him to stop talking nonsense.
November 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
what an idiot
Very well said- the right wing press is a threat and a danger
The British press poses a genuine and profound threat to our democracy and our shared prosperity. They howl out their right wing, wealth-protecting agenda and want Farage as PM. We will all pay a very high price for their selfish greed and their utter indifference to social inequality.
November 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Very well said- the right wing press is a threat and a danger
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The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
Ha - another one bites the dust!
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Ha - another one bites the dust!
What a bizarre statement
As Jesus once put it: "what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and then have to pay the mansion tax?"
November 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What a bizarre statement
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“Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he’d ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners”
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign
A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
“Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he’d ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners”
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
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🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 47,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 50,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 47,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 50,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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But it IS hurtful and insulting, the concept of racism is exactly that you prick. It’s not about tone of voice, it’s about being prejudiced and nasty. Jesus Christ.
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
But it IS hurtful and insulting, the concept of racism is exactly that you prick. It’s not about tone of voice, it’s about being prejudiced and nasty. Jesus Christ.
Wtf …
BBC Chair Samir Shah and Robbie Gibb asked to explain why they drew up a plan, as revealed by Byline Times, to win back the "trust" of Reform voters, but haven't made similar plans for voters of any other party.
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
BBC Bosses Draw Up Plans to Win Over Reform Voters by Changing News and Drama Output
The Director General Tim Davie and other executives discussed altering BBC “story selection” in order to secure the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage’s party
bylinetimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Wtf …
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Letter: "New polling by Best for Britain shows three in five Brits now see Brexit as a failure with seven in 10 of these voters blaming Nigel Farage. His silence on the subject speaks volumes." ~AA
www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2564170...
www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2564170...
Brexit 'an act of pure economic sabotage and vandalism'
FIVE years since Brexit and a British Chancellor has finally called out Brexit for what it is.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Letter: "New polling by Best for Britain shows three in five Brits now see Brexit as a failure with seven in 10 of these voters blaming Nigel Farage. His silence on the subject speaks volumes." ~AA
www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2564170...
www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2564170...
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Nigel Farage needs investigating by the police for the same reasons as Nathan Gill.
His whole party is rotten and the rot starts at the top.
No Russian money can be allowed in British politics.
His whole party is rotten and the rot starts at the top.
No Russian money can be allowed in British politics.
November 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Nigel Farage needs investigating by the police for the same reasons as Nathan Gill.
His whole party is rotten and the rot starts at the top.
No Russian money can be allowed in British politics.
His whole party is rotten and the rot starts at the top.
No Russian money can be allowed in British politics.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The world is watching @cop30brazil.bsky.social. Show leadership and add the fossil fuel phase-out roadmap to the #COP30 agreement. Listen to @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social and follow the 80+ countries that want justice!
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Again, I recall Michael Gove in Parliament basically saying to one pissed off Tory MP after another: Let’s just shitefest this disastrous drivel over the line and argue about the details later. An argument that appears to have won over basically everyone who matters, who then sold it to the public.
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Again, I recall Michael Gove in Parliament basically saying to one pissed off Tory MP after another: Let’s just shitefest this disastrous drivel over the line and argue about the details later. An argument that appears to have won over basically everyone who matters, who then sold it to the public.
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It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Wrong- very, very wrong in so many, many ways
The White House dinner last night for MBS was a coterie of corruption & back channel access that has become synonymous with the #Trump regime—
Notable Attendees: Elon Musk, Tim Cook, David Ellison, Marc Benioff, Michael Dell, David Sacks, Charles Schwab, Stephen Wynn and many more..
Notable Attendees: Elon Musk, Tim Cook, David Ellison, Marc Benioff, Michael Dell, David Sacks, Charles Schwab, Stephen Wynn and many more..
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Wrong- very, very wrong in so many, many ways
Just saying …. Farage/Truss lead to economic crisis
Gosh. What a surprise.
🚨 BREAKING: Kent County Council is hurtling towards financial oblivion under Reform.
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
November 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Just saying …. Farage/Truss lead to economic crisis
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
shocking - and dispiriting - we've badly lost our way
Sometimes, a front page can sum up quite a lot that’s wrong with the world. Including the paper itself which has been so complicit in getting us to a place where children born to refugees could be deported, Trump celebrates despotic wealth and Boris Johnson’s sister moans about not being rich. Ugh.
November 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
shocking - and dispiriting - we've badly lost our way