Richard Burton
@notthedeadone.bsky.social
Making sure I claim this handle before Jim Morrison gets here 😁
Cycling, music, politics. Usually politics but trying to change that.
Cycling, music, politics. Usually politics but trying to change that.
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I guess the brave BBC will be sandblasting Orwell's "If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear" off the front of Broadcasting House?
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I guess the brave BBC will be sandblasting Orwell's "If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear" off the front of Broadcasting House?
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This is objectively bollocks by Malhotra, so very much in tune with Labour comms on this.
People's circumstances change, global situations change. That is the main reason why you get people on one visa route needing to apply for asylum. It is not "abuse of the system"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
People's circumstances change, global situations change. That is the main reason why you get people on one visa route needing to apply for asylum. It is not "abuse of the system"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This is objectively bollocks by Malhotra, so very much in tune with Labour comms on this.
People's circumstances change, global situations change. That is the main reason why you get people on one visa route needing to apply for asylum. It is not "abuse of the system"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
People's circumstances change, global situations change. That is the main reason why you get people on one visa route needing to apply for asylum. It is not "abuse of the system"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Over at the Daily Telegraph, they're scratching their heads as to why the former mining and steel producinv city of Gliwice in Poland is now 45% more prosperous than Darlington... and why it has new shiny infrastructure... without mentioning EU funds for urban and regional development...
November 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Over at the Daily Telegraph, they're scratching their heads as to why the former mining and steel producinv city of Gliwice in Poland is now 45% more prosperous than Darlington... and why it has new shiny infrastructure... without mentioning EU funds for urban and regional development...
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1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
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“I know writers who use subtext and they're all cowards.”
November 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
“I know writers who use subtext and they're all cowards.”
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Let’s never forget rationing ventilators and Zoom funerals. Boris Johnson and his cronies partied while our loved ones lay dying alone. COVID-19 was the worst public health crisis in a century. We should have locked down earlier. To some of us, PPE was not a get-rich-quick commodity.
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Let’s never forget rationing ventilators and Zoom funerals. Boris Johnson and his cronies partied while our loved ones lay dying alone. COVID-19 was the worst public health crisis in a century. We should have locked down earlier. To some of us, PPE was not a get-rich-quick commodity.
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Dad has been in hospital for a few weeks. No access to GB News. It has been very refreshing being able to have a normal conversation with him again, not one mention of immigrants or liberals.
November 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Dad has been in hospital for a few weeks. No access to GB News. It has been very refreshing being able to have a normal conversation with him again, not one mention of immigrants or liberals.
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Things move quickly in politics. The idea of a Sunday broadsheet dedicating it's entire front page to @greenparty.org.uk is huge, and let's be honest, a sign of changing times.
People are sitting up and noticing @zackpolanski.bsky.social
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People are sitting up and noticing @zackpolanski.bsky.social
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Things move quickly in politics. The idea of a Sunday broadsheet dedicating it's entire front page to @greenparty.org.uk is huge, and let's be honest, a sign of changing times.
People are sitting up and noticing @zackpolanski.bsky.social
join.greenparty.org.uk
People are sitting up and noticing @zackpolanski.bsky.social
join.greenparty.org.uk
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The only progressive voice in politics that is prepared to stand up for the actual electorate rather than serve the narrow interests of the rich and powerful. The membership is surging because they have a message that everyone wants politicians to be saying.
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
November 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The only progressive voice in politics that is prepared to stand up for the actual electorate rather than serve the narrow interests of the rich and powerful. The membership is surging because they have a message that everyone wants politicians to be saying.
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
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Tomorrow we hear the sentencing of Nathan Gill, Nigel Farage's close colleague for decades. Leader of Reform UK in Wales and MEP alongside Richard Tice, Dr David Bull, Paul Nuttalls, Martin Daubney and Alex Phillips. All of them have remained quiet on him.
All of them have explaining to do.
All of them have explaining to do.
November 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Tomorrow we hear the sentencing of Nathan Gill, Nigel Farage's close colleague for decades. Leader of Reform UK in Wales and MEP alongside Richard Tice, Dr David Bull, Paul Nuttalls, Martin Daubney and Alex Phillips. All of them have remained quiet on him.
All of them have explaining to do.
All of them have explaining to do.
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When elected officials
worked
FOR THE PEOPLE.
worked
FOR THE PEOPLE.
The moment when 30 million American's received healthcare (2010) The moment when insurance companies had to start covering preexisting conditions, young adults could stay on their family's policy and I could trust that the small print couldn't screw me if I needed serious medical assistance. 🇺🇸
November 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
When elected officials
worked
FOR THE PEOPLE.
worked
FOR THE PEOPLE.
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We need to ensure our elected officials are acting on the best intelligence when it comes to tackling the climate crisis . It's why I'm opening the National Emergency Briefing on 27 November , ensure your MP is attending at nebriefing.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We need to ensure our elected officials are acting on the best intelligence when it comes to tackling the climate crisis . It's why I'm opening the National Emergency Briefing on 27 November , ensure your MP is attending at nebriefing.org
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Pass the phone… to the 40,000 Young Greens! 📲 💚
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Pass the phone… to the 40,000 Young Greens! 📲 💚
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
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“They went for pensioners, they went for the disabled, and now they’re going for people fleeing war and conflict. I am furious — this government should hang their heads in shame.”
Zack Polanski on Labour’s new immigration reforms on Newsnight.
Zack Polanski on Labour’s new immigration reforms on Newsnight.
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
“They went for pensioners, they went for the disabled, and now they’re going for people fleeing war and conflict. I am furious — this government should hang their heads in shame.”
Zack Polanski on Labour’s new immigration reforms on Newsnight.
Zack Polanski on Labour’s new immigration reforms on Newsnight.
Surely it can't be long before the Labour MPs start defecting to the Green Party now?
November 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Surely it can't be long before the Labour MPs start defecting to the Green Party now?
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Coverage of the refugee proposals demonstrates why we have such a broken political system. Endless focus on left-wing anger and right-wing support. Basically nothing on whether the reforms will work. They will not, which is why we'll still be here having the same debate in three years.
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Coverage of the refugee proposals demonstrates why we have such a broken political system. Endless focus on left-wing anger and right-wing support. Basically nothing on whether the reforms will work. They will not, which is why we'll still be here having the same debate in three years.
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"Polanski was joined by many Labour MPs in opposing the government’s plans, although most of them are thought to be prepared to reluctantly support the measures."
What's the point of being in Labour?
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What's the point of being in Labour?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Zack Polanski: "This is extreme, this is inhumane and it is a government of cowards."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-gove...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-gove...
'A Government Of Cowards': Zack Polanski Blasts Labour As Asylum Backlash Grows
The Green Party leader joined Labour MPs in condemning Shabana Mahmood's plans.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
"Polanski was joined by many Labour MPs in opposing the government’s plans, although most of them are thought to be prepared to reluctantly support the measures."
What's the point of being in Labour?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
What's the point of being in Labour?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
He shouldn't get away with this. No one else would but there are too many powerful people who are happy to support him because he serves their interests. So they say nothing and let him carry on.
A disgusting man backed up by other disgusting people.
A disgusting man backed up by other disgusting people.
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 AM
He shouldn't get away with this. No one else would but there are too many powerful people who are happy to support him because he serves their interests. So they say nothing and let him carry on.
A disgusting man backed up by other disgusting people.
A disgusting man backed up by other disgusting people.
*sigh*
BBC News - Singing of KPop Demon Hunters songs banned at school in Poole - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Singing of KPop Demon Hunters songs banned at school in Poole - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Singing of KPop Demon Hunters songs banned at school in Poole
The head teacher tells parents references to demons can feel
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
*sigh*
BBC News - Singing of KPop Demon Hunters songs banned at school in Poole - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Singing of KPop Demon Hunters songs banned at school in Poole - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The problem of PFI explained in 60 seconds 👇
November 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The problem of PFI explained in 60 seconds 👇
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Just to be clear, politicians have engineered a situation whereby the NHS is in crisis and people are so scared and angry that many no longer feel empathy for the doctors tasked with holding the service together.
Doctors are not the problem. Politicians are the problem. 💙🚨
Doctors are not the problem. Politicians are the problem. 💙🚨
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Just to be clear, politicians have engineered a situation whereby the NHS is in crisis and people are so scared and angry that many no longer feel empathy for the doctors tasked with holding the service together.
Doctors are not the problem. Politicians are the problem. 💙🚨
Doctors are not the problem. Politicians are the problem. 💙🚨
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It should appall absolutely everyone that millions of patients are unable to access timely healthcare in the NHS right now. It’s a national scandal and it’s been caused by direct decisions made by politicians.
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It should appall absolutely everyone that millions of patients are unable to access timely healthcare in the NHS right now. It’s a national scandal and it’s been caused by direct decisions made by politicians.