@marty1981.bsky.social
Into politics (I'm centre left) love podcasts and philosophy
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Kemi bad-enoch named Terry Pratchett as her favourite author but the philosophy in his stories are the exact opposite of what she espouses. How can she have this cognitive dissonance #kemibadenoch #wtf
youtu.be/ZAHtZ1-YfWk?...
youtu.be/ZAHtZ1-YfWk?...
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I'm sure Toby Young and the FSU guys will be all over this if he tries silencing people with legal threats.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I'm sure Toby Young and the FSU guys will be all over this if he tries silencing people with legal threats.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The Clacton MP told journalists “I'm not a police force, I haven't got the resources,” when he was asked whether he planned to probe all his MPs about foreign influence.
Time for the government to step in
@lucympowell.bsky.social
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2564728...
Time for the government to step in
@lucympowell.bsky.social
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2564728...
Nigel Farage rules out any investigation into Reform UK links with Russia
REFORM UK leader Nigel Farage said he will not investigate any Russian links within his party, stating that he is “not a police force” ...
www.thenational.scot
November 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The Clacton MP told journalists “I'm not a police force, I haven't got the resources,” when he was asked whether he planned to probe all his MPs about foreign influence.
Time for the government to step in
@lucympowell.bsky.social
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2564728...
Time for the government to step in
@lucympowell.bsky.social
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2564728...
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New Reform footy shirt a clear dog whistle to the nazis
The blackshirt, the gold badge with an arrow pointing to 18 (nazi code meaning A(1) H(8)
The blackshirt, the gold badge with an arrow pointing to 18 (nazi code meaning A(1) H(8)
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
New Reform footy shirt a clear dog whistle to the nazis
The blackshirt, the gold badge with an arrow pointing to 18 (nazi code meaning A(1) H(8)
The blackshirt, the gold badge with an arrow pointing to 18 (nazi code meaning A(1) H(8)
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1000 victims helped by the domestic abuse protection orders in a year - incredible
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
1000 victims helped by the domestic abuse protection orders in a year - incredible
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Never underestimate the hypocrisy of the Greens
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Never underestimate the hypocrisy of the Greens
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Green Parliamentarians voting with the Tories to water down the Employment Rights Bill shows that they are all talk and no action.
An open letter to Zack Polanski
We hope that Green Party Peers will see sense and commit to backing working people ✅
We hope that Green Party Peers will see sense and commit to backing working people ✅
November 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Green Parliamentarians voting with the Tories to water down the Employment Rights Bill shows that they are all talk and no action.
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Your 13 year old self lives within you for the rest of your life. Experiencing antisemitism as a child never goes away either. I have no skin in this game; I have no clue who Nigel Farage is, nor do I care, but I absolutely understand where this writer is coming from.
'In the late 2000s, a friend sent me a video of the then Ukip leader haranguing EU commissioners. The instant I saw Nigel Farage, my blood froze. All I could think of was his 13-year-old self sidling up to me, growling: "Hitler was right. Gas them. Ssssssssssss".'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Your 13 year old self lives within you for the rest of your life. Experiencing antisemitism as a child never goes away either. I have no skin in this game; I have no clue who Nigel Farage is, nor do I care, but I absolutely understand where this writer is coming from.
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'In the late 2000s, a friend sent me a video of the then Ukip leader haranguing EU commissioners. The instant I saw Nigel Farage, my blood froze. All I could think of was his 13-year-old self sidling up to me, growling: "Hitler was right. Gas them. Ssssssssssss".'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
'In the late 2000s, a friend sent me a video of the then Ukip leader haranguing EU commissioners. The instant I saw Nigel Farage, my blood froze. All I could think of was his 13-year-old self sidling up to me, growling: "Hitler was right. Gas them. Ssssssssssss".'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Always the way, isn't it? Graduate from top uni says other people shouldn't aspire to go to university.
The Prime Minister's target – two thirds of young people getting a degree or an apprenticeship – is the right one. Only Labour backs our young people.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The Prime Minister's target – two thirds of young people getting a degree or an apprenticeship – is the right one. Only Labour backs our young people.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform UK bigwig who went to top university says fewer others should do the same
Reform UK's former chairman calls for "fewer people going to university" after benefiting from a degree from one of the country's most prestigious ones himself
www.mirror.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Always the way, isn't it? Graduate from top uni says other people shouldn't aspire to go to university.
The Prime Minister's target – two thirds of young people getting a degree or an apprenticeship – is the right one. Only Labour backs our young people.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The Prime Minister's target – two thirds of young people getting a degree or an apprenticeship – is the right one. Only Labour backs our young people.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Little reminder of Farage's pro Putin tendencies....
Hopefully some media outlets may take up @eddavey.libdems.org.uk 's suggestions to probe Mr Farage a bit more on this.
Is Farage saying he chose to support the wishes of a hostile foreign govt for free? 😲
#ReleaseTheRussiaReport
Hopefully some media outlets may take up @eddavey.libdems.org.uk 's suggestions to probe Mr Farage a bit more on this.
Is Farage saying he chose to support the wishes of a hostile foreign govt for free? 😲
#ReleaseTheRussiaReport
November 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Little reminder of Farage's pro Putin tendencies....
Hopefully some media outlets may take up @eddavey.libdems.org.uk 's suggestions to probe Mr Farage a bit more on this.
Is Farage saying he chose to support the wishes of a hostile foreign govt for free? 😲
#ReleaseTheRussiaReport
Hopefully some media outlets may take up @eddavey.libdems.org.uk 's suggestions to probe Mr Farage a bit more on this.
Is Farage saying he chose to support the wishes of a hostile foreign govt for free? 😲
#ReleaseTheRussiaReport
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It’s #WhiteRibbonDay and this year the focus is digital violence.
I face a lot of online abuse and I know how often it can spill into real life.
If you see sexism, misogyny or racism online, call it out.
16 days of activism starts now.
I face a lot of online abuse and I know how often it can spill into real life.
If you see sexism, misogyny or racism online, call it out.
16 days of activism starts now.
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It’s #WhiteRibbonDay and this year the focus is digital violence.
I face a lot of online abuse and I know how often it can spill into real life.
If you see sexism, misogyny or racism online, call it out.
16 days of activism starts now.
I face a lot of online abuse and I know how often it can spill into real life.
If you see sexism, misogyny or racism online, call it out.
16 days of activism starts now.
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Thanks to Labour South East for inviting me along to speak at their fundraiser.
The progress we’ve made in education – rolling out free breakfast clubs, expanding free school meals, reviving Sure Start for a new generation, renewing our curriculum – couldn’t happen without you.
The progress we’ve made in education – rolling out free breakfast clubs, expanding free school meals, reviving Sure Start for a new generation, renewing our curriculum – couldn’t happen without you.
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Thanks to Labour South East for inviting me along to speak at their fundraiser.
The progress we’ve made in education – rolling out free breakfast clubs, expanding free school meals, reviving Sure Start for a new generation, renewing our curriculum – couldn’t happen without you.
The progress we’ve made in education – rolling out free breakfast clubs, expanding free school meals, reviving Sure Start for a new generation, renewing our curriculum – couldn’t happen without you.
Someone's got loose from X
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Someone's got loose from X
New Reform footy shirt a clear dog whistle to the nazis
The blackshirt, the gold badge with an arrow pointing to 18 (nazi code meaning A(1) H(8)
The blackshirt, the gold badge with an arrow pointing to 18 (nazi code meaning A(1) H(8)
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
New Reform footy shirt a clear dog whistle to the nazis
The blackshirt, the gold badge with an arrow pointing to 18 (nazi code meaning A(1) H(8)
The blackshirt, the gold badge with an arrow pointing to 18 (nazi code meaning A(1) H(8)
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Some great results in from the latest multiplication tables check, with progress being made on last year. 🚀
Labour demands high and rising standards for all children, not just a lucky few.
Labour demands high and rising standards for all children, not just a lucky few.
November 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Some great results in from the latest multiplication tables check, with progress being made on last year. 🚀
Labour demands high and rising standards for all children, not just a lucky few.
Labour demands high and rising standards for all children, not just a lucky few.
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Just had a very positive email from Lucy Powell, she listed all the positive to date and is looking to set up regular sessions with members. My choice was Bridget Phillipson but both were excellent candidates.
November 25, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Just had a very positive email from Lucy Powell, she listed all the positive to date and is looking to set up regular sessions with members. My choice was Bridget Phillipson but both were excellent candidates.
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Timely episode of Behind The Lines on the real implications of Trump's botched "peace deal" and what next for Ukraine. @snellarthur.bsky.social chats to Ukrainian diplomat Iuliia Osmolowska and explains it to me.
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Ukraine Crisis: Will Trump Force Moscow's Deal on Zelenskyy?
Podcast Episode · Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell · 25/11/2025 · 55m
podcasts.apple.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Timely episode of Behind The Lines on the real implications of Trump's botched "peace deal" and what next for Ukraine. @snellarthur.bsky.social chats to Ukrainian diplomat Iuliia Osmolowska and explains it to me.
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🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/656F...
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Hmmm, anyone else not buying this heavily caveated response?
Nigel Farage says he's 'never directly racially abused anybody' after school racism claims
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nigel Farage says he's 'never directly racially abused anybody'
The Reform UK leader was responding to reports he made racist remarks to his peers in school in the 1970s.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Hmmm, anyone else not buying this heavily caveated response?
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The Mirror here Putin the boot in.. on Reformski
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The Mirror here Putin the boot in.. on Reformski
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Nice to see Betty a bit Sweaty.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Nice to see Betty a bit Sweaty.
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This is Scotchy. He is here to collect the belly rub toll. Would like to remind you that failing to pay results in a fine of even more belly rubs. 12/10 (TT: scotchythedoxie)
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This is Scotchy. He is here to collect the belly rub toll. Would like to remind you that failing to pay results in a fine of even more belly rubs. 12/10 (TT: scotchythedoxie)
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"I'm delivering free school meals for the nation"
For next year, Labour will ensure over half a million more children across England will get free school meals, putting money back in parents’ pockets and giving every child the best start in life!
These kids get why this is so important! Do you?
For next year, Labour will ensure over half a million more children across England will get free school meals, putting money back in parents’ pockets and giving every child the best start in life!
These kids get why this is so important! Do you?
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"I'm delivering free school meals for the nation"
For next year, Labour will ensure over half a million more children across England will get free school meals, putting money back in parents’ pockets and giving every child the best start in life!
These kids get why this is so important! Do you?
For next year, Labour will ensure over half a million more children across England will get free school meals, putting money back in parents’ pockets and giving every child the best start in life!
These kids get why this is so important! Do you?
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We are really grateful to @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social for sponsoring our launch in Parliament of the FiLiA Women’s Assembly & report, Making Policy Work for Women.
Thanks so much to Home Office minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social for coming & speaking to women about our work, the assembly & VAWG
Thanks so much to Home Office minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social for coming & speaking to women about our work, the assembly & VAWG
November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We are really grateful to @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social for sponsoring our launch in Parliament of the FiLiA Women’s Assembly & report, Making Policy Work for Women.
Thanks so much to Home Office minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social for coming & speaking to women about our work, the assembly & VAWG
Thanks so much to Home Office minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social for coming & speaking to women about our work, the assembly & VAWG
The richest person on the planet 😬😬
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The richest person on the planet 😬😬