Barbz
@gbarbzz.bsky.social
Just left Cornwall to start a new adventure in Scotland. Retired educator. Cider socialist, European, Stoke city supporter, golfer, guitarist, fly fisherman and hill walker.
A brilliant article.
Trump, Pirate of the Caribbean: www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/202... - via:@CraigMurrayOrg
Trump, Pirate of the Caribbean - Craig Murray
I have now been here a week and I think that I have absorbed enough to attempt a little analysis, as opposed to the simple impressions I gave shortly after arrival. Those impressions remain valid howe...
www.craigmurray.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 10:19 AM
A brilliant article.
If we get rid of tuition fees and get more Oli Duggans it will be money very well spent. Best contribution to QT in years.
He is correct, education, be it academic, vocational or hands-on (apprenticeships) benefits society. This country has, over the decades, placed less value on education in my opinion.
Abolish all fee paying educational institutions and fund them adequately. This is how a real meritocracy looks.
Abolish all fee paying educational institutions and fund them adequately. This is how a real meritocracy looks.
“The combined tuition fees of the entire Question Time panel would not cover my cost for 1 year of uni. Is that fair?”
Oli Dugmore
It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end
Oli Dugmore
It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end
February 6, 2026 at 9:23 AM
If we get rid of tuition fees and get more Oli Duggans it will be money very well spent. Best contribution to QT in years.
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I suspect that in the coming weeks, Wes Streeting will regret having been Mandelson's friend& cheerleader
Gonna posting this a lot over the coming weeks.
February 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
I suspect that in the coming weeks, Wes Streeting will regret having been Mandelson's friend& cheerleader
The lack of an alternative is the disasterous consequence of the labour party being captured by a venal clique whose guiding light was Mandelson.
Starmer's political authority is crumbling by the day. Hard to see how he digs himself out of this one...
@jeremycorbyn.bsky.social : "The question is, fundamentally, one for the Prime Minister.. I cannot believe that when he was about to appoint Mandelson he wasn't made fully aware of all of Mandelsons record.. he would have known.."
February 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The lack of an alternative is the disasterous consequence of the labour party being captured by a venal clique whose guiding light was Mandelson.
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He's deluded. The bookies have the greens to win. It's not a straight labour/reform fight.
“It’s on you now if you lose that seat (Gorton and Denton) because you blocked him (Andy Burnham) isn’t it?” - Beth Rigby
January 30, 2026 at 5:25 PM
He's deluded. The bookies have the greens to win. It's not a straight labour/reform fight.
Maybe Starmer use his "special relationship" to counsel Trump about the murder and repression he is unleashing in the the US. He might also want to mention Israel to Trump who continue (with US weapons) to terrorise the region. No wonder Iran seeks to fully arm itself.
Starmer signals support for Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran
Starmer signals support for Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran
PM says ensuring that Iran doesn’t develop a nuclear programme is a ‘number one priority’
Keir Starmer has signalled support for Donald Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran, saying it is vital the Iranian leadership is not able to develop nuclear weapons.
While the prime minister did not comment directly on the idea of possible new US military strikes on Iran, he said allies needed to face up to the nuclear issue and “deal with” the deadly repression of anti-government protests. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Maybe Starmer use his "special relationship" to counsel Trump about the murder and repression he is unleashing in the the US. He might also want to mention Israel to Trump who continue (with US weapons) to terrorise the region. No wonder Iran seeks to fully arm itself.
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Legend
Pep Guardiola renews public support for Palestine at charity event | AJ #shorts
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Legend
"Excellent relationship....tackling global issues...". These are lies based on either a staggering level of delusion or told to grievously mislead. Ukraine and climate change being just 2 examples of where the US is working against our national interests.
Govt minister Alex Norris: "We have a great relationship with the United States.. our relationship is excellent"
January 29, 2026 at 8:23 AM
"Excellent relationship....tackling global issues...". These are lies based on either a staggering level of delusion or told to grievously mislead. Ukraine and climate change being just 2 examples of where the US is working against our national interests.
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I hope human rights will be on the agenda for Keir Starmer's China visit
Xi Jinping needs to raise serious concern's about Starmer's govt's record - criminalisation of protest, long incarceration without trial, complicity in the Palestinian genocide, etc.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Xi Jinping needs to raise serious concern's about Starmer's govt's record - criminalisation of protest, long incarceration without trial, complicity in the Palestinian genocide, etc.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 6:54 PM
I hope human rights will be on the agenda for Keir Starmer's China visit
Xi Jinping needs to raise serious concern's about Starmer's govt's record - criminalisation of protest, long incarceration without trial, complicity in the Palestinian genocide, etc.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Xi Jinping needs to raise serious concern's about Starmer's govt's record - criminalisation of protest, long incarceration without trial, complicity in the Palestinian genocide, etc.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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If you live in the Gorton & Denton constituency, as I do, please consider voting for a change in direction, a vote for hope:
#Levenshulme #VoteGreen
join.greenparty.org.uk
#Levenshulme #VoteGreen
join.greenparty.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 11:37 PM
If you live in the Gorton & Denton constituency, as I do, please consider voting for a change in direction, a vote for hope:
#Levenshulme #VoteGreen
join.greenparty.org.uk
#Levenshulme #VoteGreen
join.greenparty.org.uk
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There’s always a post..
January 25, 2026 at 12:55 PM
There’s always a post..
He's gone and done it again. Starmer's had a blinder this week and then this. Abject surrender to a man who has grievously impugned the heroism of our forces who answered the call of NATO. Disgraceful!
Oh FFS
Starmer pulls Chagos bill after Trump backlash www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:21 PM
He's gone and done it again. Starmer's had a blinder this week and then this. Abject surrender to a man who has grievously impugned the heroism of our forces who answered the call of NATO. Disgraceful!
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Remember Biden's disastrous "aid pier" to Gaza that broke apart the first time it faced a bit of rough weather. Trump's "Board of Peace" is no more serious as a solution for rebuilding Gaza.
I explain why here: www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trum...
I explain why here: www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trum...
Trump’s 'Board of Peace' is the nail in Gaza’s coffin
Feckless European leaders like Starmer let Israel and the US tear up international law in Gaza. Now, faced with Greenland and Ukraine, they are suffering from a severe case of buyer’s regret
www.middleeasteye.net
January 23, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Remember Biden's disastrous "aid pier" to Gaza that broke apart the first time it faced a bit of rough weather. Trump's "Board of Peace" is no more serious as a solution for rebuilding Gaza.
I explain why here: www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trum...
I explain why here: www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trum...
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And here we go again, another dreadful decision by this inept government.
If you’re planning on scrapping regulations, why not. What could possibly go wrong? 🤔
NEW 🚨 Labour has scrapped the much-awaited Audit Reform Bill, aimed at stopping corporate giants from gambling with the economy... back to square one, it seems.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
January 20, 2026 at 7:45 PM
And here we go again, another dreadful decision by this inept government.
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And they're currently floating, amongst other politically suicidal policies, the taking away of our right to a jury trial and the taking away of the right to vote for millions in the upcoming local elections. A quite staggering level of political incompetence.
'Another Government insider put Labour’s continuing polling woes more succinctly: “What’s the point in clearing off the barnacles if the whole boat is listing?”'
Quite so. Apparently, Starmer's working on a new mission.
Hahahahahaha...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Quite so. Apparently, Starmer's working on a new mission.
Hahahahahaha...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
'We look incompetent a***holes': Why Starmer is failing to reap Jenrick dividend
With the Tories and Reform at war over the Newark MP's defection, Labour should be enjoying itself
inews.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 10:16 AM
And they're currently floating, amongst other politically suicidal policies, the taking away of our right to a jury trial and the taking away of the right to vote for millions in the upcoming local elections. A quite staggering level of political incompetence.
Further evidence the leadership of labour was grabbed by a pro zionist clique.
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Further evidence the leadership of labour was grabbed by a pro zionist clique.
No need for Streeting to do the job, it's already finished as a consequence of its appalling governance.
If you want to finish off the Labour Party, put Streeting in charge.
Wes breaks cover to challenge Keir – without even mentioning him | John Crace
In a keynote speech, Streeting, the natural salesman, made one thing clear: he was ready whenever the call might come
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
No need for Streeting to do the job, it's already finished as a consequence of its appalling governance.
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Make this go viral.
Labour MP Louise Haigh.
Labour MP Louise Haigh.
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Make this go viral.
Labour MP Louise Haigh.
Labour MP Louise Haigh.
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This year the British establishment covered up this new #Banksy.
Can we get it Retweeted 10,000 times to show that they can never cover up their complicity in war crimes??
Protect the right to protest! RT!
Can we get it Retweeted 10,000 times to show that they can never cover up their complicity in war crimes??
Protect the right to protest! RT!
December 30, 2025 at 4:42 AM
This year the British establishment covered up this new #Banksy.
Can we get it Retweeted 10,000 times to show that they can never cover up their complicity in war crimes??
Protect the right to protest! RT!
Can we get it Retweeted 10,000 times to show that they can never cover up their complicity in war crimes??
Protect the right to protest! RT!