Adam Wahby #FBPE
@adamstwahby.bsky.social
Optimist, butterfly watcher (of the Lorenzian kind)
And enabled by right-wing influence from the BBC board.
The BBC’s coverage of Conservative allegations of dishonesty against Rachel Reeves shows how its political coverage is still led by the right-wing press, argues @adambienkov.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/r...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/r...
Rachel Reeves and the Daily Mailification of the BBC
For all the focus on its supposed "left wing bias", the BBC's heavy coverage of Conservative allegations of dishonesty against Rachel Reeves shows how its political coverage is still largely led by th...
bylinetimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
And enabled by right-wing influence from the BBC board.
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Russian propaganda in full force for the Witkoff visit: Putin is claiming to have captured Ukrainian cities that he doesn't control, and having himself photographed in military uniform
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
Putin claims Russian capture of Pokrovsk, Vovchansk as Kyiv warns of Kremlin propaganda blitz amid peace talks
"All of this is done exclusively for Western audiences and to raise the stakes in diplomacy," said Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation.
kyivindependent.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Russian propaganda in full force for the Witkoff visit: Putin is claiming to have captured Ukrainian cities that he doesn't control, and having himself photographed in military uniform
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
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Why government insiders are urging Keir Starmer to “break glass” and embrace a customs union with the EU. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Keir Starmer’s European opportunity
Why government insiders are urging the Prime Minister to embrace a customs union with the EU
www.newstatesman.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Why government insiders are urging Keir Starmer to “break glass” and embrace a customs union with the EU. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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OBR board member says Reeves did not mislead public on Budget on.ft.com/3Ka0h3H
OBR board member says Reeves did not mislead public on Budget
UK chancellor’s fiscal warnings backed by David Miles a day after economic watchdog’s chair resigns
on.ft.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
OBR board member says Reeves did not mislead public on Budget on.ft.com/3Ka0h3H
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No matter how often it is repeated, what Moscow thinks "peace talks" and "ceasefire agreements" are for still confuses some Western counterparts.
Russia repeatedly gets what it wants because the other side focuses on ending the war, but Russia instead wants to win it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
Russia repeatedly gets what it wants because the other side focuses on ending the war, but Russia instead wants to win it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
December 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
No matter how often it is repeated, what Moscow thinks "peace talks" and "ceasefire agreements" are for still confuses some Western counterparts.
Russia repeatedly gets what it wants because the other side focuses on ending the war, but Russia instead wants to win it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
Russia repeatedly gets what it wants because the other side focuses on ending the war, but Russia instead wants to win it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
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Is it me or are you bored of this BS now❓
The biggest non story that never was, shoehorned into political drama of epic proportions..
To get votes in general election Farage promised tax cuts of £90bn a yr, which he recently reneged on with no fuss from BBC
“But about what Reeves didn’t say tho 😱
The biggest non story that never was, shoehorned into political drama of epic proportions..
To get votes in general election Farage promised tax cuts of £90bn a yr, which he recently reneged on with no fuss from BBC
“But about what Reeves didn’t say tho 😱
Reeves should resign for 'misleading public', says Swinney - BBC News
The first minister has called for the chancellor to step down due to comments she made ahead of the Budget.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Is it me or are you bored of this BS now❓
The biggest non story that never was, shoehorned into political drama of epic proportions..
To get votes in general election Farage promised tax cuts of £90bn a yr, which he recently reneged on with no fuss from BBC
“But about what Reeves didn’t say tho 😱
The biggest non story that never was, shoehorned into political drama of epic proportions..
To get votes in general election Farage promised tax cuts of £90bn a yr, which he recently reneged on with no fuss from BBC
“But about what Reeves didn’t say tho 😱
If history teaches us anything it is that ideology makes fools of its followers and charlatans of its promoters.
Some manage both.
Some manage both.
Why does a man responsible for delivering one of the most shattering economic blows in Britain’s history still regard himself as an economic authority?
✏️ Rats in a Sack 🐀
✏️ Rats in a Sack 🐀
Daniel Hannan, the man with no shame
Why does a man responsible for delivering one of the most shattering economic blows in Britain’s history still regard himself as an economic authority?
www.thenewworld.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If history teaches us anything it is that ideology makes fools of its followers and charlatans of its promoters.
Some manage both.
Some manage both.
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This shouldn't even be a debate 🙄 Ban it.
Whilst you're at it, ban funding/donations from external sources/Stink Tanks/ people who don't pay tax or live here and cap how much can be spent during elections
But this useless Government won't 😕
Whilst you're at it, ban funding/donations from external sources/Stink Tanks/ people who don't pay tax or live here and cap how much can be spent during elections
But this useless Government won't 😕
December 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This shouldn't even be a debate 🙄 Ban it.
Whilst you're at it, ban funding/donations from external sources/Stink Tanks/ people who don't pay tax or live here and cap how much can be spent during elections
But this useless Government won't 😕
Whilst you're at it, ban funding/donations from external sources/Stink Tanks/ people who don't pay tax or live here and cap how much can be spent during elections
But this useless Government won't 😕
Never again.
BREAKING: New police cover up details surrounding Hillsborough disaster revealed in major new investigation
Landmark report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans
Full story:
Landmark report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans
Full story:
New police cover up details over Hillsborough disaster exposed
Landmark new report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans and subsequent attempts to blam...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Never again.
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At last!
Continued British participation in Esrasmus was part of the Withdrawal Agreement, signed by Johnson, but which he later, in a fit of cultural vandalism, refused to implement once Brexit was enacted
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Continued British participation in Esrasmus was part of the Withdrawal Agreement, signed by Johnson, but which he later, in a fit of cultural vandalism, refused to implement once Brexit was enacted
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for money
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:38 AM
At last!
Continued British participation in Esrasmus was part of the Withdrawal Agreement, signed by Johnson, but which he later, in a fit of cultural vandalism, refused to implement once Brexit was enacted
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Continued British participation in Esrasmus was part of the Withdrawal Agreement, signed by Johnson, but which he later, in a fit of cultural vandalism, refused to implement once Brexit was enacted
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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A reminder that London is far safer than many major cities, that crime is falling and that racists hate both these truths because they undermine their vicious little divisive narrative.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A reminder that London is far safer than many major cities, that crime is falling and that racists hate both these truths because they undermine their vicious little divisive narrative.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
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Expect to see this all over BBC news coverage because‘reform’ voters are interested and the BBC like to appeal to them 🥴
It may be a long wait.
It may be a long wait.
There have been no small boat crossing in the England Channel for 16 days now.
This is the longest period without any since January 2024 &the 2nd longest since Feb 2020 (pre-COVID).
Nov saw 2338 arrivals - down 25% on the year before.
Sep-Nov quarter was down 18% on the year before.
1/3
This is the longest period without any since January 2024 &the 2nd longest since Feb 2020 (pre-COVID).
Nov saw 2338 arrivals - down 25% on the year before.
Sep-Nov quarter was down 18% on the year before.
1/3
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Expect to see this all over BBC news coverage because‘reform’ voters are interested and the BBC like to appeal to them 🥴
It may be a long wait.
It may be a long wait.
And Michael Gove and Daniel Hannan said we would not leave the Single Market and Customs Union. Lies.
David Davis said there wouldn't be a single downside to Brexit.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-2024.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-2024.
The Davis Downside Dossier
David Davis famously said there would be no downsides to Brexit only considerable upsides - so we started recording them.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
And Michael Gove and Daniel Hannan said we would not leave the Single Market and Customs Union. Lies.
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Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
Children of a sadly not lesser god of a BBC non-executive board member.
Watched BBC 6 o clock news. Just a completely unserious broadcast. Chris Mason, acting like a children's entertainer, giving a prolonged impenetrable editorial. Not a whiff of informative content about the Budget or what it means for the country. Just playschool blah blah bollocks.
December 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Children of a sadly not lesser god of a BBC non-executive board member.
Not unexpected from Jon 'Nigel Farage is box office' Craig.
Seriously. Take ten fkn minutes off to be a person.
Choir singing carols. Xmas tree lights on. Jolly cheers.
Jon Craig on Sky: It's huge, more colourful, a better tree than we've seen in recent years. If I were to make a cynical point, I wonder if the PM is thinking whether he'll be switching it on next year.
These people are just exhausting. ~AA
Jon Craig on Sky: It's huge, more colourful, a better tree than we've seen in recent years. If I were to make a cynical point, I wonder if the PM is thinking whether he'll be switching it on next year.
These people are just exhausting. ~AA
December 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Not unexpected from Jon 'Nigel Farage is box office' Craig.
This has to end.
Two Met officers running spycops unit were ‘incredibly racist’, inquiry told
Two Met officers running spycops unit were ‘incredibly racist’, inquiry told
Undercover unit monitored Stephen Lawrence’s family, as well as thousands of mainly leftwing political activists
Two senior officers who supervised an undercover Scotland Yard unit spying on political campaigns were “horribly and incredibly” racist, a whistleblower has told a public inquiry.
Peter Francis, a former member of the unit, testified that one regularly used the “N-word”, while the other used a repertoire of explicit racist slurs. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This has to end.
Time to rethink OBR role?
NEW: OBR head Richard Hughes resigns.
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Time to rethink OBR role?
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"'The Base' is known for its neo-Nazi militant accelerationist ideology and advocates achieving the goal of white supremacy through terrorism, creating an international network of paramilitary cells that self-train militarily in training camps, with the ultimate aim of carrying out attacks." 🤢
🚨Europol and Spanish National Police have disrupted the activities of the far-right terrorist group 'The Base'.
Three suspects arrested, significant seizures including weapons made.
Learn more➡️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
Three suspects arrested, significant seizures including weapons made.
Learn more➡️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
December 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"'The Base' is known for its neo-Nazi militant accelerationist ideology and advocates achieving the goal of white supremacy through terrorism, creating an international network of paramilitary cells that self-train militarily in training camps, with the ultimate aim of carrying out attacks." 🤢
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Let silly hacks go and work on their next bit of Westminster gossip. THIS is the main news from that conference. The clearest indication yet, right from the top.
👏🏽"We must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal significantly hurt our economy. We have to keep reducing frictions. We have to keep moving towards a closer relationship with the EU. And we have to be grown up about it. To accept that it will require trade-offs."👏🏽
Music to my ears. ~AA
Music to my ears. ~AA
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Let silly hacks go and work on their next bit of Westminster gossip. THIS is the main news from that conference. The clearest indication yet, right from the top.
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The Center for Countering Disinformation reports that this is a record since Soviet times and a clear signal that peace is not part of the Kremlin’s plans for the coming year.
December 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The Center for Countering Disinformation reports that this is a record since Soviet times and a clear signal that peace is not part of the Kremlin’s plans for the coming year.
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Pretty awkward for Gullis & Tice…
December 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Pretty awkward for Gullis & Tice…
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“Europe must now fight to save Ukraine and itself as bravely as Ukraine has been fighting to save itself and Europe for a decade. The resources are there, but the courage is not.
STOP pretending Trump will ever turn on Putin and face reality and fight.”
- Garry Kasparov
STOP pretending Trump will ever turn on Putin and face reality and fight.”
- Garry Kasparov
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM
“Europe must now fight to save Ukraine and itself as bravely as Ukraine has been fighting to save itself and Europe for a decade. The resources are there, but the courage is not.
STOP pretending Trump will ever turn on Putin and face reality and fight.”
- Garry Kasparov
STOP pretending Trump will ever turn on Putin and face reality and fight.”
- Garry Kasparov
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2014: “I admire Putin as an operator”
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
December 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
2014: “I admire Putin as an operator”
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
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A reminder that one of Wes Streeting's junior ministers is talking enthusiastically about 'cashing in' on NHS data (www.ft.com/content/0531...).
December 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A reminder that one of Wes Streeting's junior ministers is talking enthusiastically about 'cashing in' on NHS data (www.ft.com/content/0531...).