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Pen name of writer Andrew Scott. Professional irritant. Represented by Pew Literary NOTORIOUS is out now! Link to it and other three below: https://linktr.ee/OttoEnglish

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Andrew John Scott is a British economist, currently Professor of Economics at London Business School, known for his work on longevity and macroeconomics. Previously he was a lecturer at Oxford University, a visiting professor at Harvard University and a researcher at the London School of Economics. .. more

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 1d

NOTORIOUS is STILL on offer as an ebook for just 99p.

Rob me while you can on kindle and kobo before the Feds catch up with you - it's a time limited offer ...

Links below

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0F2...

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 3h

One of those actors who not only had enormous talent and range but absolutely radiated charisma with it.

A rare and magical thing.

Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 4h

RIP

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 3h

Really sad news. Goodbye Diane Keaton.

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Diane Keaton, star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, has died aged 79 - US media reports

Keaton was awarded an Oscar, a BAFTA and two Golden Globes in a career spanning more than five decades. Her unexpected death was greeted with shock around the world.

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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 4h

RIP

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Brian Moore @briantrumpet.bsky.social · 6h

Everything he's reported to have said in this BBC piece sounds like he's desperately trying to distance himself, knowing that the connection is real and toxic. If the press were investigating Farage with the same enthusiasm they went for Rayner, he'd be done for.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Nigel Farage 'stunned' ex-Wales Reform leader Nathan Gill took bribes

Nathan Gill has admitted taking money for pro-Russian statements as a European Parliament member.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 6h

I'd love to if they asked

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 6h

The thing I'm "stunned" about is why this isn't the biggest domestic news item on every flipping platform

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...

'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny

Insiders have told Byline Times it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about his close aide's pro Russian statements

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 7h

Glad to see Nigel Farage has finally remembered Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform in Wales - found guilty of taking bribes from Russia.

Maybe he'll now remember how much he took from Putin's propaganda broadcaster Russia Today for all his TV appearances when he was a MEP?

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Nick Reeves #FBPE #NAFO @nickreeves.bsky.social · 8h

Farage has given up the pretence that he barely knew Nathan Gill. He can't do otherwise, given the flood of evidence to the contrary.

Here is Gill saying he's just come from having lunch with Farage on the day that Farage resigned as UKIP leader 4 July 2016?

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 10h

Indeed, I suspect Badenoch cited Neave as her hero purely for his role in getting Thatcher the leadership

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 10h

Airey Neave's influence perhaps. He was hugely invested in the cause of refugees and the trust set up in his name post assassination - which Gow was later closely invested in - helped Vietnamese refugees.

Badenoch has cited Neave as her political hero. I suspect she knows nothing about any of that.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 11h

Did Farage ever sue the Mail on Sunday?

This threat was issued in June 2025, but I can find no further reference to events after that.

Zelenskyy: Farage is infected with the virus of putin

Farage on twitter threatening to sue the Mail on Sunday

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 11h

Wow

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 11h

Fourth coffee here! But I am trying to work

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 11h

Proper

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 11h

Bring cheese!

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 12h

He looks for all the world, like a second-rate Bono impersonator who has fallen on hard times.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 12h

Ha ha its very apt

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 12h

"Ritchie is an ordained minister and has a firearm collection" according to Wikipedia.

I won't be inviting him round for sherry any time soon

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 12h

"Kid" Rock

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 12h

A 54 year old who calls himself "Kid" and who sports a stripper's hat and indoor shades....has no right to judge what is and is not "stupid."

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Kid Rock: Do you know what is stupid… these chicks running around on campuses with blue hair, five nose rings.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 13h

Oh God it's good

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 13h

*bins risotto heads to shops*

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Will Jennings @willjennings.bsky.social · 13h

Any recommendations for very good and very affordable Mexican or Spanish restaurants in London?

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you Nigel. I've eaten already

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 17h

Noted!

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 17h

I originally put JD Vance!! Looking forward to seeing you

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 18h

If you're coming already please note the change in time etc!

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 18h

Massive news for Leeds.

Tom Cruise, Taylor Swift, David Beckham, Barack Obama, Kylie Jenner, and Justin Bieber may all not be coming to your city on Monday... but I am .. and I promise not to sing.

So come along if you're free.

trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-eve...

trumanbooks.co.uk

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Janine Gibson @janinegibson.ft.com · 18h

You definitely shouldn't move to Dubai, writes V&A director Tristram Hunt on.ft.com/46MfW1t

Don’t move to Dubai — this is still the place to be

[FREE TO READ] Better to buy the dip and celebrate the UK as an enduring cultural behemoth

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Kid Rock: Do you know what is stupid… these chicks running around on campuses with blue hair, five nose rings.

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