Libby
@captainlibatron.bsky.social
Ex parliament now runs a bar by the sea.
Highly functioning.
Instagram same handle.
she/sir Lesbian in Whitstable. Green.
Highly functioning.
Instagram same handle.
she/sir Lesbian in Whitstable. Green.
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This is it.
I don't know how big it is in the states but exchanging compromising material has been a long documented way that rich assholes in the UK upper class forge relationships. Being photographed and friendly with known pests is cement of mutual interests and a risk if they betray that trust
I don't know how big it is in the states but exchanging compromising material has been a long documented way that rich assholes in the UK upper class forge relationships. Being photographed and friendly with known pests is cement of mutual interests and a risk if they betray that trust
The fact that there are already incriminating photos available means at some point these people were perfectly happy to have their association with JE recorded on film.
From that stems the argument it's already a mark of prestige - or, at least, it was when they were smiling for the camera.
From that stems the argument it's already a mark of prestige - or, at least, it was when they were smiling for the camera.
February 3, 2026 at 1:42 PM
This is it.
I don't know how big it is in the states but exchanging compromising material has been a long documented way that rich assholes in the UK upper class forge relationships. Being photographed and friendly with known pests is cement of mutual interests and a risk if they betray that trust
I don't know how big it is in the states but exchanging compromising material has been a long documented way that rich assholes in the UK upper class forge relationships. Being photographed and friendly with known pests is cement of mutual interests and a risk if they betray that trust
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I was trying to remember exactly what I'd blocked Hothersall for (other than being a patronising prick) and it was a lovely exchange I had with him when he was out batting for Rachel Reeves
July 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I was trying to remember exactly what I'd blocked Hothersall for (other than being a patronising prick) and it was a lovely exchange I had with him when he was out batting for Rachel Reeves
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Your occasional reminder that Ricky Gervais posed for this, so you never have to listen to him about anything.
February 3, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Your occasional reminder that Ricky Gervais posed for this, so you never have to listen to him about anything.
Not guilty... of rudeness
February 3, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Not guilty... of rudeness
You even said please, tbf
February 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
You even said please, tbf
Or god forbid, we may have to do some paperwork. Like Westminster isn't a giant admin machine anyway.
February 3, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Or god forbid, we may have to do some paperwork. Like Westminster isn't a giant admin machine anyway.
Every single time they provaricate and try to hide behind protocol and procedure, and even the constitution (eye roll) to avoid actually removing these people from public life they are also saying we don't care if you find yourself alone in a lift with them
February 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Every single time they provaricate and try to hide behind protocol and procedure, and even the constitution (eye roll) to avoid actually removing these people from public life they are also saying we don't care if you find yourself alone in a lift with them
A precedent? God forbid!
Also, the staff in parliament are forced to work with, and effectively be subservient to, members of both Houses. So yes, for their sake as well set a precedent that people no longer have to doff their caps to abusers.
Also, the staff in parliament are forced to work with, and effectively be subservient to, members of both Houses. So yes, for their sake as well set a precedent that people no longer have to doff their caps to abusers.
Understand Tories won't create or back a bill to remove Mandelson's peerage. There is unease among politicians in Westminster about the precedent of a government using its large majority to go after individuals, no matter how egregious. But mechanisms should still be there to expel him.
February 3, 2026 at 12:14 PM
A precedent? God forbid!
Also, the staff in parliament are forced to work with, and effectively be subservient to, members of both Houses. So yes, for their sake as well set a precedent that people no longer have to doff their caps to abusers.
Also, the staff in parliament are forced to work with, and effectively be subservient to, members of both Houses. So yes, for their sake as well set a precedent that people no longer have to doff their caps to abusers.
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Pessimistic prediction, but:
At some point, being in the Epstein files a few times without direct evidence that you killed, fucked and ate a baby, is going to become a mark of prestige. Because enough powerful people are implicated that accepting it will be presented as realistic grown up politics.
At some point, being in the Epstein files a few times without direct evidence that you killed, fucked and ate a baby, is going to become a mark of prestige. Because enough powerful people are implicated that accepting it will be presented as realistic grown up politics.
February 3, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Pessimistic prediction, but:
At some point, being in the Epstein files a few times without direct evidence that you killed, fucked and ate a baby, is going to become a mark of prestige. Because enough powerful people are implicated that accepting it will be presented as realistic grown up politics.
At some point, being in the Epstein files a few times without direct evidence that you killed, fucked and ate a baby, is going to become a mark of prestige. Because enough powerful people are implicated that accepting it will be presented as realistic grown up politics.
Like, aside from their policies, rhetoric and u-turns (and that's a big aside) Labour culture is just so deeply unpleasant and condescending and in this *current climate* it just drags everyone down. Wish they'd all fuck off tbh.
February 3, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Like, aside from their policies, rhetoric and u-turns (and that's a big aside) Labour culture is just so deeply unpleasant and condescending and in this *current climate* it just drags everyone down. Wish they'd all fuck off tbh.
Blocked Hothersall ages ago for being a patronising arsehole, but it is wild that the Labour brains think this behvaiour will somehow convince people to vote for their precious party
February 3, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Blocked Hothersall ages ago for being a patronising arsehole, but it is wild that the Labour brains think this behvaiour will somehow convince people to vote for their precious party
Nick Clegg, the Ozymandias of charismo-phenomena
February 3, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Nick Clegg, the Ozymandias of charismo-phenomena
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Still surprised how quickly so many people forgot that for every “ye haw” you need a “fuck the law”
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Still surprised how quickly so many people forgot that for every “ye haw” you need a “fuck the law”
The Monday cinema and martini tradition is a keeper
February 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The Monday cinema and martini tradition is a keeper
Will continue to dunk on Marty Supreme because, well really
February 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Will continue to dunk on Marty Supreme because, well really
And if you compare it to the other film that's one-man-who's up-against-it-suffers-a-series-of-unfortunate-events it really is a different league
February 2, 2026 at 5:43 PM
And if you compare it to the other film that's one-man-who's up-against-it-suffers-a-series-of-unfortunate-events it really is a different league
Just went to see No Other Choice and it is so good. Funny, satirical, visceral. Loved it.
February 2, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Just went to see No Other Choice and it is so good. Funny, satirical, visceral. Loved it.
I know how hard it is to come forward with complaints against MPs because the whole system is on their side. Hope those women are ok and hope he never knows peace.
MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and upskirting
MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and upskirting
Norris, 66, was suspended by Labour last year after his original arrest on suspicion of child sexual abuse offences
Dan Norris, a former Labour minister and now an independent MP, has been rearrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, voyeurism and upskirting, it is understood.
Labour suspended Norris, 66, who defeated Jacob Rees-Mogg at the last election, last year after his original arrest. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:43 PM
I know how hard it is to come forward with complaints against MPs because the whole system is on their side. Hope those women are ok and hope he never knows peace.
Yes the gotchas and the attempts at satire have been pretty off-putting tbh
February 2, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Yes the gotchas and the attempts at satire have been pretty off-putting tbh
Yes basking in the seratonin hit as the flames warm my face
February 2, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Yes basking in the seratonin hit as the flames warm my face
And I stg if any of those sadface freaks in the royal family do another Just Talk mental health interview I will set fire to their palaces myself
February 2, 2026 at 8:59 AM
And I stg if any of those sadface freaks in the royal family do another Just Talk mental health interview I will set fire to their palaces myself
Yes and it's infantalising and facile. Also seek support from where? From who? And how long is the waiting list?
February 2, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Yes and it's infantalising and facile. Also seek support from where? From who? And how long is the waiting list?
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Sobbing “because I’m worth it, it’s okay not to be okay” & colouring my whole entire self in from face to feet with the BACP lipstick collection & wondering why I’m still completely & utterly fucked
Yes, this will help midlife women deal with the pressure
February 2, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Sobbing “because I’m worth it, it’s okay not to be okay” & colouring my whole entire self in from face to feet with the BACP lipstick collection & wondering why I’m still completely & utterly fucked
I haven't worn makeup since 1999 and it so clearly where I have been going wrong
February 2, 2026 at 8:44 AM
I haven't worn makeup since 1999 and it so clearly where I have been going wrong