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Zoë Grünewald @zoegrunewald.bsky.social · 23m

"Until now, public knowledge about the relationship between Reform U.K. and the A.D.F. was limited to a single quote Mr. Farage gave to the group, which they pushed out in a press statement. But the A.D.F. has quietly been courting the party since at least 2024."

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They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 55m

Rupert Lowe on Nathan Gill, former Reform leader in Wales, who has pleaded guilty to taking bribes from pro-Russian proxies:

"I had absolutely no idea. I was new to the European Parliament, Nathan had been there for years alongside Farage - they were very close."

Shots fired. ~AA

Rupert Lowe MP
@RupertLowe10
I have received A LOT of questions about Nathan Gill, having sat as a Brexit Party MEP alongside him in Brussels and Strasbourg. He was also the Reform leader in Wales. For those who don’t know, he has pleaded guilty to taking pro-Russian bribes over a number of months.

Obviously, I had absolutely no idea. I was new to the European Parliament, Nathan had been there for years alongside Farage - they were very close. He was the head of the delegation of our MEPs, so with the whip ran the day-to-day affairs of our grouping and organised activity in Brussels/Strasbourg. He was one of just two MEPs from the previous term Farage allowed to stand again.

He seemed particularly interested in Russian/Ukrainian developments which I found peculiar. There was one event, right at the beginning of our term, which he asked me and other MEPs to attend. Due to his position in the grouping, I agreed. It had a very pro-Russian slant, with individuals who claimed to be close to Putin there. For obvious reasons, I did not attend another such event.

I thought his obsession with that part of the world was strange, but given his years in the Parliament and position in the party, I didn’t think there was more to it. Other MEPs also found it unusual, but we just got on with job.

So to journalists asking, there is my response.

It is disgraceful behaviour, treasonous behaviour.

I am ashamed to have ever sat alongside him.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1h

Lord Patten on Robert Jenrick: "Some of the things he says are pretty awful and he knows exactly who he's appealing to with these remarks." ~AA

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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 1h

The right-wing campaign group that helped topple Roe v Wade in the US is now working to roll back abortion laws in the UK, with the help of Nigel Farage.

Its first step? Trying to create a debate around "free speech"
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Lizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 1h

The article reports that the ADF has been "deliberately framing its cases as being about protecting free speech, rather than restricting abortion"

It is certainly not the only campaign group doing this with the aim of furthering and ultimately mainstreaming a politically fringe cause

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Lizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 1h

My colleagues report that the group - Alliance Defending Freedom - has also been supplying the Trump administration with attack lines presenting the UK government as hostile to free speech

They are why JD Vance started talking about abortion clinic buffer zone cases in Britain

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Lizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 1h

If you wondered why Nigel Farage turned up in US Congress in September speaking about "freedom of speech", this story has the answer

His appearance was orchestrated by a powerful American anti-abortion group that is trying to increase its influence in the UK by influencing the free speech debate

Jane Bradley @bradleyjane.bsky.social · 4h

NEW: How a U.S. anti-abortion group has quietly positioned itself as a powerbroker between the Trump administration and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.

Latest investigation w Elizabeth Dias.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...

They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.

www.nytimes.com

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Jenny Lecoat @jennylecoat.bsky.social · 1d

Great interview on LBC this morning with @matthew-wright.bsky.social with @peterjukes.bsky.social exposing the Russian links to cuddly old NiGel's party. More of this!

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Matthew Wright @matthew-wright.bsky.social · 1d

Byline has become one of the most important sources of news in the country! Amazing what a difference it makes when you're not owned/controlled by a foreign billionaire x

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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 2h

So it now appears the woman Farage and Gill were so close to has a direct link not only to Putin’s “Man in Ukraine” Medvedchuk, but his predecessor as President, Medvedev

These are top Russian agents.

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Lawrence Freedman @ldfreedman.bsky.social · 1d

With Farage’s former colleague Nathan Gill guilty of taking money from Russia to promote its propaganda Sam looks at the wider connections between the radical right and Russia. (£/free trial), samf.substack.com/p/russia-and...

Russia and the rise of the radical right

Marine Le Pen meets with Putin before the 2017 French Presidential election (Photo credit Mikhail Klimentyev/AFP via Getty Images)

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Louise Crossley @candidepeel.bsky.social · 1h

Racists and fascists don't like being called racist or fascist, but blame other people rather than their own ideology or actions. Sounds about (far) right.

The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 1h

🔺BREAKING: Nigel Farage blames Keir Starmer after Reform councillor, 19, assaulted

Nigel Farage blames Keir Starmer after Reform councillor, 19, assaulted

www.thetimes.com

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Tanita Tikaram @tanitatikaram.bsky.social · 2h

This is the man the BBC elevated & is refusing to investigate despite @carolecadwalla.bsky.social l & @bylinetimes.bsky.social
having done all the work for them .
Do we have a precedent for a this ? A national broadcaster ignoring possible treason , isn’t that in itself sort of treasonous 🥴 ?

Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 2d

Seems @Nigel_Farage is trying damage limitation on the Reform Russian Bribes scandal.

He’s known Nathan Gill for 20 years, and claims he knew nothing.

No one believes you, Nigel.

Keep the story moving. Questions must be answered.

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 1h

The only thing today's Conservative leaders have in common with Margaret Thatcher is the party's name.

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Comedy Pilot Presents podcast @comedypilot.bsky.social · 5h

The first time i joined anything was when I joined the Greens last week. They're the only party talking about taxing the 1%

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louise33andathird.bsky.social @louise33andathird.bsky.social · 4h

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a Government with a plan to improve things.
Rather than just chasing opinion polls.
Which always leads to running around in circles.

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 8h

Love this so much
📸 Respective Collective

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 5h

The DLR just got better.

54 brand new, state-of-the-art trains are rolling out over the next year - with more space, air con, phone charging points and improved accessibility.

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Louise Crossley @candidepeel.bsky.social · 4h

Excellent plan! It's still dark out: what am I doing up??!

I won't say 'good' as it's Monday, but have a tolerable day. x

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 6h

13 October 1920 | A Polish Jew, Mozes Beidner, was born in Brzesko. A worker.

In #Auschwitz from 2 April 1942.
No. 28746
He perished in the camp on 18 July 1942.
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A podcast about registration photos: https://youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 23h

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

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Louise Crossley @candidepeel.bsky.social · 5h

🙋‍♀️ Me, Miss. Me!

Lord, but I HATE conveyancing ... 😬

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 11h

Portland's Spirit Animal is a....

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 13h

Trump has pushed GOP-led states to redraw maps and add more Republican seats—tilting Congress away from the country we actually are. America is more balanced than that & our representation must respect that

Prop 50 is how Californians can defend a fair, representative democracy. Vote #YesOnProp50

Stylized poster promoting Proposition 50 in California. The top reads “Vote YES on Prop 50” in bold, capitalized letters. Below, a bear-shaped illustration contains iconic California imagery: the Golden Gate Bridge, mountains, ocean waves, palm trees, and a sunset. Beneath the bear, “CALIFORNIA” is written in large, bold letters. The bottom features a scenic landscape with orange poppies, rolling hills, and a river—symbolizing California’s natural beauty.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 8h

Spread this around. Missouri and Ohio Democrats need at least 100,000 valid signatures to take on Republican gerrymandering maps. This is the fight 🔥

Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 1d

MO & OH Dems need us to help Rally support!

A commissioned poll shows nearly 1/2 of MO voters oppose the maps

The Dem committee needs over 100,000 valid signatures across multiple congressional districts before the state’s 90-day window expires on Dec. 11 to let voters decide on the maps.

Missouri Democrats have an opportunity to block a new congressional map. They say they’re largely on their own.

Despite relatively little investment from Washington, Missouri and Ohio Democrats are looking to block new Republican-drawn maps through uncertain avenues.

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