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I listen to LBC (@lbc.co.uk) a lot and post in annoyance about some (some) of its presenters' (and reporters') attempts to mislead the public.

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 7d

I personally believe that unless elements of the British media/social media are stopped with direct action, then we're going to end up like this within a decade.

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ICE Feuds With Chicago Police As Tension Between Law Enforcement Grows

ICE accused Chicago police of a "dereliction of duty" after officers reportedly instructed not to respond to a call for backup.

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 1h

I expect @lbc.co.uk's presenters will have this all over the airwaves over the next few days.

#lolofcoursetheywont

Chris Giles @chrisgiles.ft.com · 7h

There is no need for a moral panic about the UK's welfare system.

Far from perfect but recent discourse is nuts

Spending is controlled, not spiralling

Worklessness is near record lows

My column www.ft.com/content/ee67...

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 2h

Old enough to remember when kids being anti-semitic was the basis for a federal government assault on higher education

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 2h

Iain Dale still trying to pretend Brexit was good. I can only think it's because he doesn't want to admit he's wasted a hefty portion of his career believing in a fairytale.

@iaindale.bsky.social
@lbc.co.uk

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 4h

Their biggest donor (by a country mile) is huge in the crypto space.

Watch this area closely.

Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 5h

Reform UK reportedly received first crypto donation, sparking fresh concerns about political funding transparency

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Reform reportedly receives first cryptocurrency donation

Cryptocurrency donations are sparking fresh concerns over political funding transparency

leftfootforward.org

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 4h

"He thinks he looks good in a bathing suit - he doesn't."

#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 4h

Trump Roasts Himself Over Unattractive Beach Body at Wild White House Scrum

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Trump Roasts Himself Over Unattractive Beach Body at Wild White House Scrum

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 5h

They were all paid off.

The laughter was convince themselves they weren't everything they claimed to hate.

Utter scumbags.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 18h

George Floyd should still be here to celebrate his 52nd birthday. His life sparked a movement, and our fight for justice, accountability, and humanity continues. We’ll never stop saying his name.

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 5h

Not a fan, then?

LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 11h

Absolutely.

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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 12h

I've spent *weeks* working on this special report for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social on GB News co-owner Paul Marshall – and the astonishing, unprecedented influence network he's built on the UK's right. There's never been anything like it before. www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-p...

Paul Marshall, the man who owns the right

The multimillionaire controls a network of news channels, publications and think tanks that the left could only dream of. If Reform or the Tories win the next election, he will become the country’s mo...

www.thenewworld.co.uk

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 11h

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 14h

About time.

They should have come into government saying this.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 15h

"There is no doubt that the impact of Brexit has been severe and long-lasting", Rachel Reeves tells Sky News, as she suggests that taxes will now have to go up as a result to "make sure the numbers add up".

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 14h

48 hours later...

The death and destruction seems to be continuing.

That ludicrous victory procession, all for nothing.

LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 2d

Given that Nick Ferrari has been wrong about almost everything over the past decade, I'm quite convinced that the triumphalism he's showing on behalf of Trump, will come crashing down like a deck of cards, as this peace deal unfolds.

I'm reminded of this image:

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Al Halal cosmetics NL @alhalalcosmetics.nl · 18h

The ‘Peace President’ killed six more people off the coast of Venezuela this morning. We have no evidence other than his word that they were a threat to anyone, anywhere and also release the Epstein files. Thank you for your attention in this matter!

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 18h

Trump ordered today another lethal strike in the Caribbean, killing everyone on board a vessel. The "elimination" of 6 more people is not law enforcement; it's extrajudicial murder. This illegal campaign, which has now claimed 27 lives, is part of war plan against Venezuela.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 18h

"The United States struck another small boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, killing six people...It’s the fifth deadly strike in the Caribbean"

again, merely political consequences for wanton murder aren't enough.

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US kills 6 people in strike on boat accused of carrying drugs near Venezuela, Trump says

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has struck another boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela.

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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 2d

GB News has lost over £100 million thanks in part to SFH supporters – now, let’s do the same with X.

How to #StopFundingHate:
1️⃣ See who’s advertising on X via SFH’s social media.
2️⃣ Contact the brand with a polite message and screenshot, urging them to pull their ads from X.
3️⃣ Keep us all updated!

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Russell Scott @russellscott1.bsky.social · 4d

Baroness Mone isn’t the only Tory Peer named as a VIP Lane referrer.

Also on the list:

Lord Agnew
Lord Gove
Lord Leigh
Lord Feldman
Lord Chadlington
Lord Marks
Lord Deighton
Lord Bethell
Lord Lansley
Lord Prior
+10 other Tory MP’s 👀⤵️

Listen to my chat with @BylineTimesPod :

bylinepodcast.bsky.social @bylinepodcast.bsky.social · 4d

Billions of pounds worth of unused #PPE literally went up in smoke.

@russellscott1.bsky.social has been investigating the UK's biggest waste of taxpayer's money - and wonders why no one has been held to account.

@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social

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Byline Podcast: PPE, The Pandemic and Cronyism with Russell Scott

Adrian Goldberg hears from Russell Scott, author of 'VIP Lane – Cronysim and the Pandemic', which is out now via Byline Books.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White. Learn mor...

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 1d

The women these men want to like them have rejected them their whole lives (including mothers). This is likely a huge reason for much of their behaviour.

Men who admire these autocrats, probably resonate with this energy (also rejection), which might be why it's so hard to de-cultify them.

𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 1d

The face of someone who just discovered the air has…flavor.

LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 1d

Okay, so more evidence of what everyone already knows.

What now?

Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 1d

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Brian Eno News @dark-shark.bsky.social · 1d

David Bowie's album "Heroes" was released on October 14, 1977

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 1d

This is a smart way to smash the authoritarian Trumpian narrative.

British protestors take note.

Thee NYC angry black latina mom! ♉️🇩🇴🗽 🐝💛 @urbanmodernism.bsky.social · 1d

Protesters in Portland showing up in costume embody joy as resistance. If those who oppress us can be absurd, so can those fighting for freedom. Humor and creativity remind us that rebellion isn’t only anger—it’s the courage to laugh, to dance, and to exist loudly in the face of control. #Pinks

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 1d

This should be a MUCH bigger story.

Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: As rumors swirl about Trey Reed's hanging death at Delta State University, we've published a timeline of all verified events.

It covers everything from the discovery of his body to the autopsy and ongoing independent investigation, with links to relevant stories and documents.

Read it here:

Timeline: Trey Reed's Hanging Death at Delta State University

A timeline of the known events surrounding Delta State University student Trey Reed's hanging death in Cleveland, Mississippi.

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 1d

Literally have no idea what the point of Andrew Marr's show is.

He does get relatively big name interviews, but lets them come on and spout unchallenged guff 99% of the time.

@lbc.co.uk

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 1d

Gaza is back to where it was on October 6th, minus every building and possibly 80,000+ citizens.

Hamas are still running riot in the streets.

Other than detainees on both sides being released, what, exactly, is to be celebrated?

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