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Wycombian @noahbeery.bsky.social · 1h

Good summary 👍🏻

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Patrick - Here for the craic 👍🏼 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 6h

Me thinks Comrade Farage doth protest too much

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 7h

Farage is doing a big media push to deny he has any links with Putin and Russia.

It’s obviously starting to hurt.

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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 4h

Wait a second - would this not be a good thing?!

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Betfred says all its shops may close if
Reeves hikes gambling tax

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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 4h

Only an American with no appreciation of Europe or its history could come up with this.

🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 @militarynewsua.bsky.social · 10h

🥴🤡Trump envoy Witkoff pressed the Ukrainian delegation on handing over Donetsk region to Russia during a meeting on Friday, - WP.

He used the Kremlin's key argument that the region is predominantly Russian-speaking.

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Wycombian @noahbeery.bsky.social · 1h

Quelle surprise… 🤮😡

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Patrick - Here for the craic 👍🏼 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 2h

I’m shocked I say.. shocked and stunned.. literally no one so far is surprised that Farage’s girlfriend is as dodgy as him.. who knew 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

Patrick - Here for the craic 👍🏼 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 5h

Would it surprise you to learn Farage’s partner is at the centre of a criminal probe in Belgium over alleged fraud involving EU funds at a Eurosceptic think tank she ran❓

The one who “brought” his £885K house in #Clacton without the income to fund it, possibly enabling Farage to avoid £44K in tax
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Image is from X with pic of Farage and partner with details as per my post source is Sunday Times

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Westie @westie1.bsky.social · 2d

“We are living in an age where we are embracing superstition and bigotry all over again”

frenchsean.bsky.social @frenchsean.bsky.social · 4d

It's simply true.

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blu-nose85.bsky.social @blu-nose85.bsky.social · 3d

Found my new gym 💪😁

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Wycombian @noahbeery.bsky.social · 8h

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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 21h

The Reform UK Leader’s rise is not an aberration but the predictable consequence of an industry that has restructured itself around virality, writes James Bloodworth

Britain’s Media Has Let Nigel Farage Reshape Political Journalism. Why? – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition

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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 21h

Santos was supported by Marjorie Taylor Green.

Trump's pardon means she is set to remove her name from the Epstein petition.

Johnson can then swear in that newly-elected Democrat, knowing the petition will fail.

I knew Sheanderthal's Damascene conversion wasn't what it was cracked up to be.

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Dr. Michael MacKay @michaelmackay.bsky.social · 20h

Since the beginning of the day there have been 116 combat engagements on the battlefront where fascist russia is invading Europe in Ukraine.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 18 October 2025 regarding the russian invasion

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Wycombian @noahbeery.bsky.social · 9h

Excellent use of ‘wibbling’ 🤣

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Nick Reeves #FBPE #NAFO @nickreeves.bsky.social · 19h

Ukrainian refugees in Caerphilly condemn the failure of authorities to take action against Reform over campaign lies

Reform's candidate in Caerphilly Llŷr Powell worked for the traitor Nathan Gill.

It is very hard not to see Reform's lies as linked to Russia.
nation.cymru/news/ukraini...

Ukrainian refugees condemn failure of authorities to take action against Reform over campaign lies

Martin Shipton Ukrainian refugees who were offered shelter when Putin’s Russia invaded their homeland have expressed dismay that no action is being taken against Reform UK for spreading lies about the...

nation.cymru

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Wycombian @noahbeery.bsky.social · 9h

The Notorious accompany my daily walks - excellent & entertaining 👍🏻

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 18h

Brexit impact on UK economy
'negative for foreseeable future’, Bank of England chief says

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Brexit impact on UK economy 'negative for foreseeable future,' Bank of England chief says

The bank's governor, Andrew Bailey, said for nearly a decade he had been careful to "take no position on Brexit" but when asked directly about its impact on economic growth he "had to answer that ques...

news.sky.com

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 16h

Seven million. “One of the largest single-day nationwide demonstrations in US history.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2025
Media Contact: media@nokings.org
Nearly 7 Million Attend Overwhelmingly Peaceful No Kings Day of Action
WASHINGTON, DC - In one of the largest single-day nationwide demonstrations in U.S. history, nearly seven million Americans gathered today, 2 million more than June, in over 2,700 cities and towns for the No Kings Day of Peaceful Action, standing together in nonviolent defiance of authoritarianism and affirming that this nation belongs to its people, not to kings.
With more than 2,700 lawful and peaceful protests across all 50 states, today's mobilization was 14 times larger than both of President Trump's presidential inaugurations combined, marking a historic moment of unity and resistance. From rural communities to major metropolitan centers, the message was clear: America will not be ruled by fear, force, or one man's power grab.
While the Republican-led government shutdown continues to wreak havoc, forcing hundreds of thousands of families to go without pay and cutting off critical services, the people they represent are stepping up to lead. Across districts, neighbors are organizing, marching, and demanding a government that serves the many, not the powerful few.
Our work continues in big cities and small towns around this country and we will not back down to President Trump's continued abuse of power. There will be regular opportunities in the coming days and weeks to take action with No Kings and we will be regularly sharing community rights resources.
In response to this historic day of action, the No Kings Coalition issued the following statements:
*Today, millions of Americans stood together to reject authoritarianism and remind the world that our democracy belongs to the people, not to one man's ambition," said Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg, Co-Founders, Indivisible. "Authoritarians want us to believe resistance is futile, but every person who turned out today proved the opposite. This movement isn't about a single…

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16h

Adelita Grijalva won her election to Congress nearly a month ago, but Mike Johnson still hasn't sworn her in. Why the delay? Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.

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Wycombian @noahbeery.bsky.social · 9h

Hope in the US of A

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 13h

October 18, 2025

Today, millions of Americans and their allies turned out across the United States and around the globe to demonstrate their commitment to American democracy and their opposition to a president and an ...

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 1d

The PM is hoping to carry his bat into the next parliament, yet he is the worst rated PM in history.

A change on Brexit is the only option open.

Pecksniff – Brexit: the government blinks

In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

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Dr. Michael MacKay @michaelmackay.bsky.social · 13h

Trump was talking about a ceasefire until Putin told him to stop. Now sanctions aren't mentioned.

Trump was talking about Ukraine liberating its land and people until Putin told him to stop. Now Tomahawks are no longer discussed.

Trump takes orders from the Kremlin and obeys.

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Wycombian @noahbeery.bsky.social · 9h

Loved them! Not seen for years sadly…

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fife4europe #FBPE #RejoinEU @fife4europe.bsky.social · 9h

Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump

Crowds of Americans, many in costumes, aligned behind message that US is sliding into authoritarianism

www.theguardian.com

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 9h

2025: Claire Coutinho criticises net zero

2023: Claire Coutinho praises net zero

These are their values, and for the right price, they have other values too

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 23h

How the far-right ‘brain rot’ dominating X is now radicalising parts of the British press

Ideas that were once the preserve of the furthest fringes of British politics are becoming common currency in Westminster

www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-far-ri...

The Far-Right ‘Brain Rot’ Radicalising the British Press

Elon Musk's X is pushing politicians and journalists in Westminster into an increasingly dark place

www.adambienkov.co.uk

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