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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 23h

I do hope BBC Panorama is working on this, with a proper deep dive into the associations+funding of Reform There’s so much talk of spying. Nathan Gill, close to leaders of a party that aspires to govern the country, has *admitted* working for Russian interests. What are the links btwn Russia+Reform?

Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery

Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1d

'The people who make our lives more difficult arrive in private jets, not dinghies.'

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 23h

Boris Johnson, "I tried to get the scientists to say that lockdown was a bad idea"

*they all laugh*

There were 26,000 covid deaths because Boris Johnson ignored scientists and delayed the first lockdown by a week

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 16h

Free tuition.
Free prescriptions.
Scottish Child Payment.
Lowest council tax bills in the UK.
Peak rail fares gone for good.
Child poverty falling.

That is our SNP record and proof that self-government works.

Imagine how much more we could do with the powers of independence.

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Contempt of court?

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Vambo Marble Eye @vambomarbleeye.bsky.social · 21h

Which his private health care provider could not provide”

If a millionaire can’t afford good enough health insurance, what chance does a part-time worker or a state pensioner have?

Private health. A parasite on the real health service and on the taxpayers of the U.K.

Ban the lot of them.

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Greymane 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @greymane54.bsky.social · 22h

New government statutory homelessness figures, released today, reveal 169,050 children are now homeless in temporary accommodation in England – a 12% increase in a year and the ninth consecutive record since December 2022. I am sure these homeless children will be thrilled about this.

The Mirror @mirror.co.uk · 1d

Prince William and Princess Kate will move into their new "forever" home in Windsor on or by November 5, it is reported.

Exact date Prince William and Kate Middleton to move into their 'forever home'

www.mirror.co.uk

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Oh look another SNP baaaad story. If they hadn't awarded it, they would have been attacked for not supporting Scottish jobs.

The Hypocritcald back to their old yoonery again eh.

Source: The Herald
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Inside story: Ministers 'rewarding failure' with no-bid £4bn lifeline ferry deal

Ministers have been accused of "rewarding failure" in awarding a major new ferry contract to state-owned operator CalMac without a public…

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The French know how to hold their ex crooked leaders to task.

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Most of it coming from the government?

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He also delayed the exact same peace plan offered by Biden and Netanhayu by a year, so he could create Gaza el Lago.

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Marina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · 1d

This guy…

Something’s stirring and the polls are showing it too

We were thrilled to chat with him in a way, let’s be honest, no other news and politics podcast would

We met the one and only @ZackPolanski on @TheTrawlPodcast

OUT TODAY wherever you get your podcasts!

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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 1d

SPOILER ALERT: Reform lied again.

Reform UK abandoning manifesto pledge of £90bn in tax cuts, deputy leader admits

Richard Tice says party will concentrate on cutting civil service and scrapping net zero once in government

www.theguardian.com

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Then they won't be able to afford to live there.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 1d

Elon Musk is paying Tommy Robinson's legal bills.

The British media and political establishment is still on X and maybe this is the wake up call they need.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Tommy Robinson says Elon Musk is paying his legal costs as trial begins

Far-right activist is accused of refusing to comply with counter-terrorism police request at Channel tunnel

www.theguardian.com

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1d

There is more than enough wealth in this country to end poverty and fund our NHS.

Communities have been punished by decades of Tory and Labour cuts, whilst the super-rich have hoarded Scotland's wealth.

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Rand0lf-Rand0lf.bsky.social @rand0lf-rand0lf.bsky.social · 1d

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A person who is detained under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act is legally obliged provide the password or PIN for electronic devices. If found guilty, he could be jailed for up to three months and/or receive a £2,500 fine.

Bend over Tommy LMAO

Tommy Robinson refused to give police phone Pin to protect 'journalistic material'

The far-right activist was charged under the Terrorism Act over an incident at the Channel Tunnel in July 2024.

www.bbc.co.uk

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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 2d

The Scottish government say no to Keir Starmer’s mandatory digital ID. 👇

www.snp.org/join/member/

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Baffy Niblick @baffyniblick.bsky.social · 1d

Brilliant front page from The National. Doing what no other UK newspaper or TV channel would dare contemplate. That being to publish the truth.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, Aberdeen. 💛

Let’s win our independence. This is our moment.

Join us: snp.org/join

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Nigel Farage has finally admitted to it.

But now there's lots more questions especially considering Rupert Lowes intervention....

leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...

Nigel Farage finally admits to knowing Nathan Gill after senior Reform figure repeatedly claimed he didn’t

Farage has admitted he knew Gill for 'a very long time' but claims he didn't know anything about his pro-Russia activities...

leftfootforward.org

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 3d

Nigel’s got a monorail to sell Wales…

Farage promises ‘fresh thinking’ for Wales but says policies will come later

pembrokeshire-herald.com/124234/farag...

Farage promises ‘fresh thinking’ for Wales but says policies will come later

Reform leader hints at major changes ahead of Senedd election REFORM UK leader Nigel Farage has said it is “too early” to set out detailed policies for next year’s Senedd election – but promised his p...

pembrokeshire-herald.com

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Exactly that 👇

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I know, why does she even get on any news, without a "and here's what the silly auld boot is saying now" precursor.

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Truss too, she fecked up so badly and STILL gets a pension!!! 🤬😡

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