Malcolm Barnard
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Dad, Grandad: Mostly bag carrier and chauffeur. Actor’s PA. Ex ex and ex X
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Imagine having this level of self awareness.
8 charges of accepting Russian Bribes.
Welsh Leader of Reform UK.
Nathan Gill.
Ring a bell?
8 charges of accepting Russian Bribes.
Welsh Leader of Reform UK.
Nathan Gill.
Ring a bell?
December 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Imagine having this level of self awareness.
8 charges of accepting Russian Bribes.
Welsh Leader of Reform UK.
Nathan Gill.
Ring a bell?
8 charges of accepting Russian Bribes.
Welsh Leader of Reform UK.
Nathan Gill.
Ring a bell?
This excellent thread about the real systems issues in the NHS and Social Care services right now. Some require difficult political decisions on reallocating resources. Some need relatively small investments to fix blockage points.
and the failure to implement solutions right in front of our eyes because of the fixation with "innovation" and digital for its own sake
Examples from my daily practice which have got worse by far recently
1. Endless (discharge) transport delays
2. Endless (discharge) equipment delivery delays
Examples from my daily practice which have got worse by far recently
1. Endless (discharge) transport delays
2. Endless (discharge) equipment delivery delays
December 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
This excellent thread about the real systems issues in the NHS and Social Care services right now. Some require difficult political decisions on reallocating resources. Some need relatively small investments to fix blockage points.
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Not sure people are getting the real importance of the Russians fooling Trump about the Ukrainians attacking Putin's house. It was to demonstrate just how much they control his thinking--how much he is in their pocket. And it worked.
December 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Not sure people are getting the real importance of the Russians fooling Trump about the Ukrainians attacking Putin's house. It was to demonstrate just how much they control his thinking--how much he is in their pocket. And it worked.
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Just sent out this piece about the Trump-Zelensky-Putin pantomime yesterday. People who think this brought peace closer cannot face the truth. This meeting was a continuation of Trump's efforts to help Putin and demean Ukraine. And he succeeded. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Why the Pantomime? Its Always Been About Defending Putin
And Perhaps Getting A Nobel Prize
open.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Just sent out this piece about the Trump-Zelensky-Putin pantomime yesterday. People who think this brought peace closer cannot face the truth. This meeting was a continuation of Trump's efforts to help Putin and demean Ukraine. And he succeeded. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Trump: "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed."
Russia in Ukraine:
Russia in Ukraine:
December 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Trump: "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed."
Russia in Ukraine:
Russia in Ukraine:
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So what do we know so far?
Trump called Putin before meeting Zelensky to agree a common position.
Trump publicly stated that Putin seriously wants peace
The Russians have stated that the US and Russia are aligned.
So yeah--this looks like a pantomime so far.
Trump called Putin before meeting Zelensky to agree a common position.
Trump publicly stated that Putin seriously wants peace
The Russians have stated that the US and Russia are aligned.
So yeah--this looks like a pantomime so far.
Hi All, Just sent out my free weekend update. We seem to be in the latest act of the US pantomime of negotiating with Ukraine but actually helping Russia. You would think people would have figured it out by now. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #165: Why the Pantomime?
The Anchorage "Framework"; Storm/Shadow Scalps show the importance of Taurus/Tomahawks
open.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
So what do we know so far?
Trump called Putin before meeting Zelensky to agree a common position.
Trump publicly stated that Putin seriously wants peace
The Russians have stated that the US and Russia are aligned.
So yeah--this looks like a pantomime so far.
Trump called Putin before meeting Zelensky to agree a common position.
Trump publicly stated that Putin seriously wants peace
The Russians have stated that the US and Russia are aligned.
So yeah--this looks like a pantomime so far.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that the 1918 flu pandemic was caused by a lab virus from vaccine research, a defective influenza vaccine. Let’s analyze what a lie this is. First, in 1918, 107 years ago, virology was in its infancy
December 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that the 1918 flu pandemic was caused by a lab virus from vaccine research, a defective influenza vaccine. Let’s analyze what a lie this is. First, in 1918, 107 years ago, virology was in its infancy
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Good background for the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting today.
Hi All, Just sent out my free weekend update. We seem to be in the latest act of the US pantomime of negotiating with Ukraine but actually helping Russia. You would think people would have figured it out by now. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #165: Why the Pantomime?
The Anchorage "Framework"; Storm/Shadow Scalps show the importance of Taurus/Tomahawks
open.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Good background for the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting today.
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Thank you @filippograndi.unhcr.org for your decades of extraordinary service to make this world a better place. @unhcr.org
December 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Thank you @filippograndi.unhcr.org for your decades of extraordinary service to make this world a better place. @unhcr.org
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The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
December 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Reforms are needed to protect the Arts Council from attempts to politicise it & to make funding less bureaucratic, an independent review by Margaret Hodge recommends
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Arts Council England - an independent review by Baroness Margaret Hodge
www.gov.uk
December 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Reforms are needed to protect the Arts Council from attempts to politicise it & to make funding less bureaucratic, an independent review by Margaret Hodge recommends
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Great article by @johnsipher.bsky.social .
People like to call Trump erratic or mercurial. However when it comes to Putin and Russia…he is eerily consistent. tomorrowsaffairs.com/a-tempting-m...
People like to call Trump erratic or mercurial. However when it comes to Putin and Russia…he is eerily consistent. tomorrowsaffairs.com/a-tempting-m...
A tempting mark—why is Trump behaving in ways that benefit Moscow?
Moscow appears to have used these vulnerabilities to influence Donald Trump, and, unfortunately, has done so with considerable success
tomorrowsaffairs.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Great article by @johnsipher.bsky.social .
People like to call Trump erratic or mercurial. However when it comes to Putin and Russia…he is eerily consistent. tomorrowsaffairs.com/a-tempting-m...
People like to call Trump erratic or mercurial. However when it comes to Putin and Russia…he is eerily consistent. tomorrowsaffairs.com/a-tempting-m...
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And let’s just look at Putin’s approach to Russia’s neighbours since he crowned himself Tzar www.ukrainer.net/en/russian-w... #bbcaq
Russia's wars for the last 30 years and their consequences
Russia constantly claims to be a “peacemaker” who strives for peace. Since the beginning of the military conflict in Ukraine in 2014, there has been a constant narrative about “saving” those whom this...
www.ukrainer.net
December 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
And let’s just look at Putin’s approach to Russia’s neighbours since he crowned himself Tzar www.ukrainer.net/en/russian-w... #bbcaq
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This man deserves a medal from the Kremlin for his unstinting pushing of Russian propaganda from even before the start of the full-scale invasion that he assured us would never take place
December 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This man deserves a medal from the Kremlin for his unstinting pushing of Russian propaganda from even before the start of the full-scale invasion that he assured us would never take place
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When you look at Nigel Farage, never forget that he idolises a US President who sucks up to Putin and despises our continent, culture and values
December 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
When you look at Nigel Farage, never forget that he idolises a US President who sucks up to Putin and despises our continent, culture and values
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Tory leader uses title of Age Of Diagnosis book, spouts toxic stuff
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Badenoch announces Tory review of which conditions qualify for benefits
‘Age of diagnosis’ of ‘low-level mental health issues’ such as ADHD making system too costly, Conservative leader says
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Tory leader uses title of Age Of Diagnosis book, spouts toxic stuff
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Latest from me: on overdiagnosis, a craze/bandwagon the govt is indulging by commissioning an official review, complete with the clunky blurring of mental illness & neurodivergence www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The right’s callous overdiagnosis bandwagon is rolling. Wes Streeting should not be on it | John Harris
Thankfully, we now know more about conditions such as autism and ADHD. The health secretary must not be part of this attempt to turn back the clock, says Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Latest from me: on overdiagnosis, a craze/bandwagon the govt is indulging by commissioning an official review, complete with the clunky blurring of mental illness & neurodivergence www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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They keep coming...
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Former Dulwich pupil says Farage told him: ‘That’s the way back to Africa’
Exclusive: Yinka Bankole says he was compelled to speak out after Reform leader’s attempts to dismiss hurt of alleged targets
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December 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Putin is a far more successful manipulator of Western psychology than he is a conqueror of Ukrainian defensive positions share.google/t4tDq7zXBj7o...
December 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Putin is a far more successful manipulator of Western psychology than he is a conqueror of Ukrainian defensive positions share.google/t4tDq7zXBj7o...
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Absolutely contemptible racism from the Reform UK leader of Staffordshire County Council - 'a man who is deeply bigoted and tapped into far-right media and terminology'
🚨NEW: In a recent interview, Reform UK’s Ian Cooper declared that he wanted to carry out his role as leader of Staffordshire County Council with “competence and professionalism” and “keep under the radar”.
Alas, that’s not what we found: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/12/03/r...
Alas, that’s not what we found: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/12/03/r...
Revealed: The Online Activity of Staffordshire Council Leader Ian Cooper – HOPE not hate
Reform UK’s Cllr Ian Cooper has posted dozens of racist and bigoted posts to YouTube and X/Twitter under his personal accounts. When it comes to...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Absolutely contemptible racism from the Reform UK leader of Staffordshire County Council - 'a man who is deeply bigoted and tapped into far-right media and terminology'
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GB News pays substantial damages to Islamic Relief over false terrorism claim pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
GB News pays substantial damages to Islamic Relief over false terrorism claim
GB News has paid "substantial" libel damages to a UK charity an interviewee falsely claimed had sent money to terrorist groups.
pressgazette.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
GB News pays substantial damages to Islamic Relief over false terrorism claim pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
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Reform should rapidly suspend Staffordshire Council leader Ian Coopet for this overt racism
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December 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reform should rapidly suspend Staffordshire Council leader Ian Coopet for this overt racism
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/12/03/r...
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/12/03/r...
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Nigel Farage was a racist bully at school but Rachel Reeves won the wrong chess championship so who can say who is worse?
December 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Nigel Farage was a racist bully at school but Rachel Reeves won the wrong chess championship so who can say who is worse?
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