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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 1h

Absolutely.

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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 1h

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 · 1h

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 3h

About time.

They should have come into government saying this.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 4h

"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 · 3h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

"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.

apnews.com/article/trum...

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.

apnews.com

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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 3d

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 · 14h

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.

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 15h

Okay, so more evidence of what everyone already knows.

What now?

Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 15h

‘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 · 15h

Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 16h

A little thread 🧵 to the strange "EAT CROW!" crowd, who seem to think every person left of Genghis Khan is incapable of giving credit to Trump and direct much of their triumphalism to this fictional group: Most people I know, who are critical of Trump, have given him credit for getting us here. 1/

LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 16h

This should be a MUCH bigger story.

Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 16h

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.

www.mississippifreepress.org

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 17h

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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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 17h

Damn.

RIEP.

Lucius Fox In The Box @carnegro.bsky.social · 18h

I am about to go for the longest walk. Heartbreaking. balleralert.com/profiles/blo...

D’Angelo Dead At 51 After Battle With Pancreatic Cancer

Neo-soul legend D’Angelo has died after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. Read Baller Alert’s exclusive report celebrating his life, music, and impact.

balleralert.com

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 17h

In fact, taking it one step further, some of them have spoken negatively and disparagingly about their own communities.

LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 17h

Would love someone to try explain to me (with evidence) why MPs like Kemi Badenoch, Priti Patel, Suella Braverman and others have spoken more in defence of the Jewish community in the last two years ALONE, than they have about their own communities of heritage, in their ENTIRE CAREERS.

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 17h

Would love someone to try explain to me (with evidence) why MPs like Kemi Badenoch, Priti Patel, Suella Braverman and others have spoken more in defence of the Jewish community in the last two years ALONE, than they have about their own communities of heritage, in their ENTIRE CAREERS.

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 18h

So Nazi Nige is happy that THIS inciter goes to jail, but he invited another inciter on stage at the Reform UK conference and lauded her as a hero.

Any semi competent journalist will never let him forget that.

@lbc.co.uk

shanerosser.bsky.social @shanerosser.bsky.social · 19h

Farage asks where sentences are for other illegal migrants

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage wrote on X: "Fayaz Khan received an 8-month sentence for illegal entry into the UK. Where are the sentences for the 35,000 migrants who've illegally entered this year?"

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 23h

But the lobby said Badenoch's speech was a triumphant success? I don't understand?

YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 1d

Our latest Westminster voting intention (12-13 Oct) has the Greens on their highest figure ever recorded by YouGov

Reform UK: 27% (no change from 5-6 Oct)
Labour: 20% (=)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Lib Dems: 16% (-1)
Greens: 13% (+1)
SNP: 3% (-1)

yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 23h

The Spectator (owned by GBNews owner Paul Marshall - estimated wealth of £800 million) doesn’t like taxing wealth fairly.

I wonder how they got to this editorial decision?

Let’s tax wealth fairly, fund front line services & make hope normal again.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Polanski is talking nonsense about wealth taxes.

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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 23h

He asked for the most ridiculous!

Outside of Mogg, I can't think of one.

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