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A little selection of my favourite words for the season. Some beautiful, others potentially necessary. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
A little selection of my favourite words for the season. Some beautiful, others potentially necessary. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
twowords2.page.link/play
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This was a botched Budget by a Chancellor who’s diagnosed the disease but won’t administer the cure.
Despite promises to cut the cost of living and grow the economy, the Government still refuses to fix our trade relationship with Europe and repair the £90bn Brexit black hole.
Despite promises to cut the cost of living and grow the economy, the Government still refuses to fix our trade relationship with Europe and repair the £90bn Brexit black hole.
November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This was a botched Budget by a Chancellor who’s diagnosed the disease but won’t administer the cure.
Despite promises to cut the cost of living and grow the economy, the Government still refuses to fix our trade relationship with Europe and repair the £90bn Brexit black hole.
Despite promises to cut the cost of living and grow the economy, the Government still refuses to fix our trade relationship with Europe and repair the £90bn Brexit black hole.
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President Trump criticises France and others for celebrating remembrance day, saying, "We're the one that won the wars"
Surreal, and so very disrespectful to every person who fought in the wars for the freedoms we all enjoy today
Surreal, and so very disrespectful to every person who fought in the wars for the freedoms we all enjoy today
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
President Trump criticises France and others for celebrating remembrance day, saying, "We're the one that won the wars"
Surreal, and so very disrespectful to every person who fought in the wars for the freedoms we all enjoy today
Surreal, and so very disrespectful to every person who fought in the wars for the freedoms we all enjoy today
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Collins is on TREMENDOUS form atm.
![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for the Guardian.
[Scene is BBC BREAKFAST with two presenters and a guest on the sofa].
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PRESENTER:
Now - some disturbing new research has shown
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PRESENTER:
that as many as 10 non-Reform political parties may currently operating ‘under the radar’ across the UK.
[Show on screen logos for Greens, Lib Dems, Conservatives
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PRESENTER:
In the studio to discuss this, Nigel Farage
[We see the guest on the sofa is indeed Nigel Farage]
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PRESENTER:
Nigel, what’s your view?
FARAGE:
Well I think this very worrying.
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FARAGE:
And just another reason why we should ban all immigration.
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PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
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PRESENTER:
Funnily enough, this is what your new show’s about, isn’t it?
FARAGE:
Oop - plug time!
PRESENTER:
Ha ha
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FARAGE:
Yes it’s a 12-part BBC documentary called ‘In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One’.
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[Show on the TV screen Farage presenting a documentary series titled In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One. He is wearing his farmer's getup and looking dreamily at the UK from hillsides, visiting pubs and chatting with the locals, etc]
FARAGE:
It’s a really emotional journey
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FARAGE:
with lots of dreamy footage of me looking relatable...
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FARAGE:
as I answer the question:
*Am I the only option for Britain?*
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[Cut back to studio]
PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
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October 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Collins is on TREMENDOUS form atm.
#bbcquestiontime unwatchable. Fed up with deform being able to set the agenda and dominate with their skewed construction of reality. It’s hateful and untrue. What they describe is not the country I live in.
October 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#bbcquestiontime unwatchable. Fed up with deform being able to set the agenda and dominate with their skewed construction of reality. It’s hateful and untrue. What they describe is not the country I live in.
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Last time I looked, the #LibDems had 72 MP's.
So why the hell are they not represented on #bbcqt tonight, but #ReformUK are?
Aside from the #Trump special edition, this is the 3rd episode this season.
And #Deform are making their 2nd appearance in 3 weeks....
This is NOT acceptable.
So why the hell are they not represented on #bbcqt tonight, but #ReformUK are?
Aside from the #Trump special edition, this is the 3rd episode this season.
And #Deform are making their 2nd appearance in 3 weeks....
This is NOT acceptable.
October 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Ed Davey, "I'm afraid Nigel Farage should be apologising for helping cause this problem in the first place"
"Before Brexit we didn't have a small boats problem because we had 27 return agreements with EU countries and we could return people"
-Maybe we should call them Farage's Brexit Boats
"Before Brexit we didn't have a small boats problem because we had 27 return agreements with EU countries and we could return people"
-Maybe we should call them Farage's Brexit Boats
September 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Ed Davey, "I'm afraid Nigel Farage should be apologising for helping cause this problem in the first place"
"Before Brexit we didn't have a small boats problem because we had 27 return agreements with EU countries and we could return people"
-Maybe we should call them Farage's Brexit Boats
"Before Brexit we didn't have a small boats problem because we had 27 return agreements with EU countries and we could return people"
-Maybe we should call them Farage's Brexit Boats
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Expect your mobile to go off 3pm Sunday! Be prepared for a test of the Govt's emergency alert system. Full info... www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2025/09...
LIVING WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE? If you've a hidden mobile, you the link above has details of how to opt out of the alert.
Pls share
LIVING WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE? If you've a hidden mobile, you the link above has details of how to opt out of the alert.
Pls share
September 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Expect your mobile to go off 3pm Sunday! Be prepared for a test of the Govt's emergency alert system. Full info... www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2025/09...
LIVING WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE? If you've a hidden mobile, you the link above has details of how to opt out of the alert.
Pls share
LIVING WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE? If you've a hidden mobile, you the link above has details of how to opt out of the alert.
Pls share
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A brief reminder that not all journalists doorstep celebs or focus on stirring up moral panic.
Some sacrifice their lives to bring us the truth
Some sacrifice their lives to bring us the truth
Look at them all
September 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A brief reminder that not all journalists doorstep celebs or focus on stirring up moral panic.
Some sacrifice their lives to bring us the truth
Some sacrifice their lives to bring us the truth
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This is my flag.
August 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This is my flag.
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I fear we could have a situation where Trump comes to our country, is honoured with a lavish dinner at one of our finest palaces, yet no one reminds him that he has the power to stop the horrifying starvation, deaths and captivities in Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
August 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I fear we could have a situation where Trump comes to our country, is honoured with a lavish dinner at one of our finest palaces, yet no one reminds him that he has the power to stop the horrifying starvation, deaths and captivities in Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I'm boycotting the state banquet to send a message to both Donald Trump and Keir Starmer that they cannot close their eyes and wish away the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Donald Trump can stop this catastrophe in Gaza and get the hostages released.
youtu.be/4MqPsjiage8
Donald Trump can stop this catastrophe in Gaza and get the hostages released.
youtu.be/4MqPsjiage8
Boycotting Trump Banquet to Call for Gaza Action
I fear we could have a situation where Trump comes to our country, is honoured with a lavish dinner at one of our finest palaces, yet no one reminds him that he has the power to stop the horrifying…
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August 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I'm boycotting the state banquet to send a message to both Donald Trump and Keir Starmer that they cannot close their eyes and wish away the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Donald Trump can stop this catastrophe in Gaza and get the hostages released.
youtu.be/4MqPsjiage8
Donald Trump can stop this catastrophe in Gaza and get the hostages released.
youtu.be/4MqPsjiage8
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Mr Robert Bloom has resigned as a Councillor, having been elected for the Reform Party, after his sustained virulent racist tirades shouting the n-word at his black neighbours were revealed
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/...
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/...
Corby Reform councillor resigns over serious racism allegations
Reform councillor Robert Bloom, who has been in his North Northamptonshire Council post for just 117 days, has resigned after a neighbour alleged he used appalling racial slurs toward her family.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Mr Robert Bloom has resigned as a Councillor, having been elected for the Reform Party, after his sustained virulent racist tirades shouting the n-word at his black neighbours were revealed
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/...
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/...
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There's a fairy tale by Terry Jones in which Dr Bonoculus makes a Faustian pact, calculating an eternity spent in the devil's company will at least be stimulating. But when he descends to Hell to pay his part of the bargain it turns out that he's truly damned because the devil is a babbling idiot.
VON DER LEYEN: Every single child has to go back to its family. This should be one of our main priorities in these negotiations.
TRUMP: I was just thinking we're here for a different reason but we just a couple weeks ago made the largest trade deal in history. Congratulations.
August 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
There's a fairy tale by Terry Jones in which Dr Bonoculus makes a Faustian pact, calculating an eternity spent in the devil's company will at least be stimulating. But when he descends to Hell to pay his part of the bargain it turns out that he's truly damned because the devil is a babbling idiot.
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Hip-hop with a higher purpose
The Revd Kiran Lotay’s new album Recovery is more than music – it’s a lifeline for those wrestling with trauma, faith, and isolation.
Find out about this 21st-century ministry.
Olivia Bridgen reports
The Revd Kiran Lotay’s new album Recovery is more than music – it’s a lifeline for those wrestling with trauma, faith, and isolation.
Find out about this 21st-century ministry.
Olivia Bridgen reports
Hip-hop gospel: engaging through music with young people in Ipswich
An Ipswich priest's recently released hip-hop album aims to inspire young people to talk openly about difficult topics
eastangliabylines.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Hip-hop with a higher purpose
The Revd Kiran Lotay’s new album Recovery is more than music – it’s a lifeline for those wrestling with trauma, faith, and isolation.
Find out about this 21st-century ministry.
Olivia Bridgen reports
The Revd Kiran Lotay’s new album Recovery is more than music – it’s a lifeline for those wrestling with trauma, faith, and isolation.
Find out about this 21st-century ministry.
Olivia Bridgen reports
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So every 10 years, Brexit costs us 35 years of EU membership fees.
Even a child of 5 could understand that we were much better off when we were still members.
Even a child of 5 could understand that we were much better off when we were still members.
July 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
So every 10 years, Brexit costs us 35 years of EU membership fees.
Even a child of 5 could understand that we were much better off when we were still members.
Even a child of 5 could understand that we were much better off when we were still members.
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Happy ‘flying ant day’ to all those who celebrate, personally I stopped after I learnt it was just invented by Hallmark as a ploy to sell more cards.
June 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Happy ‘flying ant day’ to all those who celebrate, personally I stopped after I learnt it was just invented by Hallmark as a ploy to sell more cards.
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In case you missed it ...
June 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In case you missed it ...
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And lo it came to pass that there was ROCK!
Dr Mösh requests your company for the next two hours on @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social 70s.
Vinyl Verdict from the Quo.
All Noodle from Neil Young.
Don’t forget to pack the BOOM.
Dr Mösh requests your company for the next two hours on @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social 70s.
Vinyl Verdict from the Quo.
All Noodle from Neil Young.
Don’t forget to pack the BOOM.
a puppet is playing a guitar in front of a purple background
ALT: a puppet is playing a guitar in front of a purple background
media.tenor.com
June 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
And lo it came to pass that there was ROCK!
Dr Mösh requests your company for the next two hours on @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social 70s.
Vinyl Verdict from the Quo.
All Noodle from Neil Young.
Don’t forget to pack the BOOM.
Dr Mösh requests your company for the next two hours on @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social 70s.
Vinyl Verdict from the Quo.
All Noodle from Neil Young.
Don’t forget to pack the BOOM.
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@itvnews.bsky.social were apparently streaming Farage’s speech in Wales on TikTok today. So we can now expect Ed Davey, Adrian Ramsey, John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth’s speeches being streaming too can we? This is now propaganda and has to stop. Sign petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for cover...
petition.parliament.uk
June 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
@itvnews.bsky.social were apparently streaming Farage’s speech in Wales on TikTok today. So we can now expect Ed Davey, Adrian Ramsey, John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth’s speeches being streaming too can we? This is now propaganda and has to stop. Sign petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Hashi Mohamed, "This UK-EU reset deal is the first stage of damage limitation"
"We went from a world where we had completely frictionless trade with our nearest neighbour of a market of 500 million people to where we find ourselves now" #BBCQT
"We went from a world where we had completely frictionless trade with our nearest neighbour of a market of 500 million people to where we find ourselves now" #BBCQT
May 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Hashi Mohamed, "This UK-EU reset deal is the first stage of damage limitation"
"We went from a world where we had completely frictionless trade with our nearest neighbour of a market of 500 million people to where we find ourselves now" #BBCQT
"We went from a world where we had completely frictionless trade with our nearest neighbour of a market of 500 million people to where we find ourselves now" #BBCQT
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Lady in red, "Pollers are saying that up to 64% of the population want a closer relationship with the EU, we should move forward to that"
"We need to look at the bigger picture. We need a closer relationship with Europe"
"We need to look at the bigger picture. We need a closer relationship with Europe"
May 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Lady in red, "Pollers are saying that up to 64% of the population want a closer relationship with the EU, we should move forward to that"
"We need to look at the bigger picture. We need a closer relationship with Europe"
"We need to look at the bigger picture. We need a closer relationship with Europe"
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Man in yellow, "Is it good for fisherman? No"
"But I think the Tory on the panel is using the fishing industry to exaggerate it's point"
"Fishing contributes less than 0.5% GDP to this country"
"Stop being disingenuous" #BBCQT
"But I think the Tory on the panel is using the fishing industry to exaggerate it's point"
"Fishing contributes less than 0.5% GDP to this country"
"Stop being disingenuous" #BBCQT
May 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Man in yellow, "Is it good for fisherman? No"
"But I think the Tory on the panel is using the fishing industry to exaggerate it's point"
"Fishing contributes less than 0.5% GDP to this country"
"Stop being disingenuous" #BBCQT
"But I think the Tory on the panel is using the fishing industry to exaggerate it's point"
"Fishing contributes less than 0.5% GDP to this country"
"Stop being disingenuous" #BBCQT
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There's no placating the Brexiters, no reasoning with them, no basic comprehension or adulthood. You can't debate papers behaving like the Sun or the Mail this morning. There's nothing to debate with. They view all trading relations with Europe as humiliation.
May 20, 2025 at 5:39 AM
There's no placating the Brexiters, no reasoning with them, no basic comprehension or adulthood. You can't debate papers behaving like the Sun or the Mail this morning. There's nothing to debate with. They view all trading relations with Europe as humiliation.
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Remember. Best exam advice ever. RTFQ
May 12, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Remember. Best exam advice ever. RTFQ