Graham Barber
@grahambarber.bsky.social
Retired civil servant. Raised in Blackpool, now living in Norfolk. Have never voted Tory so happy to be living in a Truss-free zone. Voted Remain. Still follow Blackpool FC and Lancashire CCC
Current affairs, railways, whatever else nudges my curiosity
Current affairs, railways, whatever else nudges my curiosity
I came across this through another repost, and it's definitely worth taking some time out to read it all.
I'm not sure if others have noticed this, but interesting that one of the Prescott criticisms of the BBC is based on those of the 'History Reclaimed' group, which is also associated with the 'Restore Trust' group's attacks on & so far unsuccessful attempts to take control of the National Trust. 1/3
November 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I came across this through another repost, and it's definitely worth taking some time out to read it all.
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This is a lie.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
October 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
This is a lie.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
Who knew that Matthew Syed has a sense of humour!
October 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Who knew that Matthew Syed has a sense of humour!
Say what you like about him, but Frogface is never knowingly right.
⏪ UK Politics Rewind
Farage: “Milei is amazing, this is like Thatcherism on steroids. I tell you what, that’s leadership.” - 22.3.2024
Another proof that this Kremlin gobshite 🐀 is an utter idiot. #ukpolitics
Farage: “Milei is amazing, this is like Thatcherism on steroids. I tell you what, that’s leadership.” - 22.3.2024
Another proof that this Kremlin gobshite 🐀 is an utter idiot. #ukpolitics
October 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Say what you like about him, but Frogface is never knowingly right.
Love it - shades of Morecambe and Wise!
Bless The Artists Who Made The White House Melt Down Over Their Trump-Epstein Statue
www.thegodpodcast.com/p/bless-the-...
www.thegodpodcast.com/p/bless-the-...
Bless The Artists Who Brought Back The Trump-Epstein Statue And Made The White House Melt Down
"The bleeding hearts and the artists make their stand." - Pink Floyd, The Wall
www.thegodpodcast.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Love it - shades of Morecambe and Wise!
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This has been known for eons, but now with social media and other platforms, it's been perfected.
Manipulation has become common.
I remember when truth and honesty and integrity and morality were important traits.
Manipulation has become common.
I remember when truth and honesty and integrity and morality were important traits.
September 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This has been known for eons, but now with social media and other platforms, it's been perfected.
Manipulation has become common.
I remember when truth and honesty and integrity and morality were important traits.
Manipulation has become common.
I remember when truth and honesty and integrity and morality were important traits.
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Russia's attempt to put one of its puppets into power in Moldova has failed. We must ensure it experiences the same failure in the UK.
September 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Russia's attempt to put one of its puppets into power in Moldova has failed. We must ensure it experiences the same failure in the UK.
Either the London Press Council has a wicked sense of humour, or it reflects on how low standards have fallen.
Congratulations to Chris Mason for being nominated for 'Political Journalist Of The Year' in the London Press Club Awards. He was nominated for his "fearless commitment to unbiased, objective reporting" by a Mr N Farage of Clacton.
September 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Either the London Press Council has a wicked sense of humour, or it reflects on how low standards have fallen.
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🔴BBC Accused of Pro-Reform Bias as Lib Dems Launch Campaign to End ‘Wall to Wall’ Farage Coverage
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
BBC Accused of Pro-Reform Bias as Lib Dems Launch Campaign to End 'Wall to Wall' Farage Coverage
They accuse the BBC of "following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🔴BBC Accused of Pro-Reform Bias as Lib Dems Launch Campaign to End ‘Wall to Wall’ Farage Coverage
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
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You had your chance to remove and bar him from the presidency after Jan 6. And you chickened out.
September 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
You had your chance to remove and bar him from the presidency after Jan 6. And you chickened out.
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Peter Thiel is an idiot, blood constantly regenerates itself from your bone marrow.
It is your organs that need replacing.
They are not only very rich, they are also very stupid.
It is your organs that need replacing.
They are not only very rich, they are also very stupid.
September 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Peter Thiel is an idiot, blood constantly regenerates itself from your bone marrow.
It is your organs that need replacing.
They are not only very rich, they are also very stupid.
It is your organs that need replacing.
They are not only very rich, they are also very stupid.
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Douglas Carswell has skirted the line and now he's crossed it.
This is disgusting racism from a former MP who now demonstrates who and what he is.
This is disgusting racism from a former MP who now demonstrates who and what he is.
August 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Douglas Carswell has skirted the line and now he's crossed it.
This is disgusting racism from a former MP who now demonstrates who and what he is.
This is disgusting racism from a former MP who now demonstrates who and what he is.
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When we talk about authoritarian oligarchs, Putin is the model. He is worth some $200 billion, kills dissidents and rigs elections.
And he started this horrific war in Ukraine.
We all want peace. But any peace talks must include the Ukrainians. It’s their country.
And he started this horrific war in Ukraine.
We all want peace. But any peace talks must include the Ukrainians. It’s their country.
August 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
When we talk about authoritarian oligarchs, Putin is the model. He is worth some $200 billion, kills dissidents and rigs elections.
And he started this horrific war in Ukraine.
We all want peace. But any peace talks must include the Ukrainians. It’s their country.
And he started this horrific war in Ukraine.
We all want peace. But any peace talks must include the Ukrainians. It’s their country.
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Paranoia, misinformation, and glee: inside Bristol’s far right protest
Paranoia, misinformation, and glee: inside Bristol’s far right protest
The numbers were small. But at a far right protest in Bristol, we saw a movement that believes it’s winning.
bit.ly
August 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Paranoia, misinformation, and glee: inside Bristol’s far right protest
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🔴The Trump-Putin Alaska Summit and Europe's Munich Moment
“The uncomfortable truth is this: if Ukraine falls, Europe won’t be debating whether to confront Russia, but when” @andrewchak.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/11/t...
“The uncomfortable truth is this: if Ukraine falls, Europe won’t be debating whether to confront Russia, but when” @andrewchak.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/11/t...
The Trump Putin Alaska Summit and Europe's Munich Moment
"The uncomfortable truth is this: if Ukraine falls, Europe won’t be debating whether to confront Russia, but when"
bylinetimes.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🔴The Trump-Putin Alaska Summit and Europe's Munich Moment
“The uncomfortable truth is this: if Ukraine falls, Europe won’t be debating whether to confront Russia, but when” @andrewchak.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/11/t...
“The uncomfortable truth is this: if Ukraine falls, Europe won’t be debating whether to confront Russia, but when” @andrewchak.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/11/t...
One of the first sites I came across when I joined Bluesky, and one that is definitely worth a follow if you want more objective reporting.
If you like the cut of our jib, then please share this and encourage your followers to follow us. 🙏
We cover many national stories as well as local ones with wide appeal, like our peregrines story.
We cover many national stories as well as local ones with wide appeal, like our peregrines story.
August 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
One of the first sites I came across when I joined Bluesky, and one that is definitely worth a follow if you want more objective reporting.
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Well done @itvnews.bsky.social
on pointing out the soaring rise in immigration “since we completed Brexit” - a key factor. This should be pointed out to Farage (who championed Brexit) in every interview
on pointing out the soaring rise in immigration “since we completed Brexit” - a key factor. This should be pointed out to Farage (who championed Brexit) in every interview
May 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Well done @itvnews.bsky.social
on pointing out the soaring rise in immigration “since we completed Brexit” - a key factor. This should be pointed out to Farage (who championed Brexit) in every interview
on pointing out the soaring rise in immigration “since we completed Brexit” - a key factor. This should be pointed out to Farage (who championed Brexit) in every interview
Humour can be very useful for putting across important information and this is a good, but sad, example. Well worth reading many of the comments as well.
May 8, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Humour can be very useful for putting across important information and this is a good, but sad, example. Well worth reading many of the comments as well.
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❗ The UK Government must prioritise our relationship with the EU over sucking up to Trump.
The EU is our nearest, biggest and more reliable trade partner.
Trump's US is hostile, chaotic and has proven it's no friend of the UK.
The EU is our nearest, biggest and more reliable trade partner.
Trump's US is hostile, chaotic and has proven it's no friend of the UK.
April 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
❗ The UK Government must prioritise our relationship with the EU over sucking up to Trump.
The EU is our nearest, biggest and more reliable trade partner.
Trump's US is hostile, chaotic and has proven it's no friend of the UK.
The EU is our nearest, biggest and more reliable trade partner.
Trump's US is hostile, chaotic and has proven it's no friend of the UK.
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I have commented on this in the thread, but thought it worth another repost as well. Even by current events in the US I find it hard to believe that the DHS message is genuine. Please let me know if this is actually how they now do business.
Some personal news: the Department of Homeland Security has given me, an immigration lawyer born in Newton, Massachusetts, seven days to leave the U.S. Does anyone know if you can get Italian citizenship through great-grandparents?
April 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I have commented on this in the thread, but thought it worth another repost as well. Even by current events in the US I find it hard to believe that the DHS message is genuine. Please let me know if this is actually how they now do business.
Today my wife and I were each expecting a parcel. I got quite smug when her delivery notification showed it was actually in next door's front garden. An hour later I received notice that my parcel had been delivered to the back porch - next door again! Karma, I suppose!
The joy of home deliveries!
The joy of home deliveries!
April 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today my wife and I were each expecting a parcel. I got quite smug when her delivery notification showed it was actually in next door's front garden. An hour later I received notice that my parcel had been delivered to the back porch - next door again! Karma, I suppose!
The joy of home deliveries!
The joy of home deliveries!
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Manipulating the Stock Market as President so the entire country loses while you and your billionaire buddies gain isn't just Insider Trading, it is Treason.
April 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Manipulating the Stock Market as President so the entire country loses while you and your billionaire buddies gain isn't just Insider Trading, it is Treason.