Simon Edmonds
@sjsedmonds.bsky.social
Full time carer. Retired ex Govt, Innovation, R&D, Industrial Policy, views all mine. Live in Dorset, happy place is Lohr am Main, Lower Franconia, rejoin EU. Bake sourdough. Walk a lot. Drink nice coffee. Garden a bit. Rescues plants. Grows veg.
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Simon Edmonds
@sjsedmonds.bsky.social
· Sep 17
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Claims he's a defender of free speech but can't abide being questioned
It's Farage at his absolute weakest - thin-skinned, easy to offend, and nurturing a persecution complex.
He’s a vile man, no intellectual ability, just attacks anyone who disagrees with him.
A Trumpian drip.
He’s a vile man, no intellectual ability, just attacks anyone who disagrees with him.
A Trumpian drip.
December 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Claims he's a defender of free speech but can't abide being questioned
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Farage has been dismissing evidence of Russian ties to the Salisbury Novichok attack since 2018 🧐
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Farage has been dismissing evidence of Russian ties to the Salisbury Novichok attack since 2018 🧐
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Rather than apologising for his antisemitism, Farage demands the BBC apologise for the antisemitism of Alf Garnett, a fictional character created to satirise antisemitism, who was portrayed by a Jewish man.
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Rather than apologising for his antisemitism, Farage demands the BBC apologise for the antisemitism of Alf Garnett, a fictional character created to satirise antisemitism, who was portrayed by a Jewish man.
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Two days after Witkoff and Kushner met Putin, the Treasury Department partially suspended sanctions on Russia announced last October
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Trump envoys press plan with Ukraine as sanctions eased on Russia
President Donald Trump's envoys were to meet Thursday with Ukrainian negotiators for the third time in two weeks to press his plan to end the war as his administration eased economic pressure on Russi...
www.france24.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Two days after Witkoff and Kushner met Putin, the Treasury Department partially suspended sanctions on Russia announced last October
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
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For generations, the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has brought light to the heart of London.
Thank you, Norway, for this gift of friendship since 1947.
Thank you, Norway, for this gift of friendship since 1947.
December 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
For generations, the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has brought light to the heart of London.
Thank you, Norway, for this gift of friendship since 1947.
Thank you, Norway, for this gift of friendship since 1947.
Well Farage could always try and sue the BBC for say $5 billion like his mentor Trump.
But wait Trump hasn’t sued as yet !!
But wait Trump hasn’t sued as yet !!
Politics latest: Farage in BBC outburst over school racism claims
Nigel Farage has demanded an apology from the BBC after its reporter asked about claims that he made racist comments while at school. It came in a press conference where Sky News asked about his Refor...
news.sky.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Well Farage could always try and sue the BBC for say $5 billion like his mentor Trump.
But wait Trump hasn’t sued as yet !!
But wait Trump hasn’t sued as yet !!
Really strange from Minister Chris McDonald, with his background he should know there is no ‘wresting control’ option.
www.politico.eu/article/chin...
www.politico.eu/article/chin...
Britain vows to ‘wrest control’ of critical mineral supplies from China
The government wants to end China’s role as a “monopoly provider” of supplies central to the net zero drive.
www.politico.eu
December 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Really strange from Minister Chris McDonald, with his background he should know there is no ‘wresting control’ option.
www.politico.eu/article/chin...
www.politico.eu/article/chin...
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Aren’t we all, pal.
December 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Aren’t we all, pal.
It’s the Dame Mary Berry Apple and Almond cake smell great, she’s definitely onto something with this cake malarkey
December 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
It’s the Dame Mary Berry Apple and Almond cake smell great, she’s definitely onto something with this cake malarkey
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A Thailand-based crypto investor has handed a record-breaking £9 million to Reform UK, shortly before Nigel Farage used media interviews to plug his crypto firm and promise lower taxes and deregulation on the industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
Crypto Investor Donates £9 Million to Reform UK After Nigel Farage Plugs His Company and Tells Industry 'I Am Your Champion'
The Reform leader recently used media interviews to back Christopher Harborne's company while promising to cut taxes and regulations on crypto firms
bylinetimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A Thailand-based crypto investor has handed a record-breaking £9 million to Reform UK, shortly before Nigel Farage used media interviews to plug his crypto firm and promise lower taxes and deregulation on the industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
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Not sure whether the stand in trainer for today’s geriatric circuit training was trying to tell us something when he played “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now “
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Not sure whether the stand in trainer for today’s geriatric circuit training was trying to tell us something when he played “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now “
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GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
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December 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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BREAKING NEWS
Over a third of Welsh Labour Senedd Members have written to Keir Starmer to stop undermining devolution.
They say:
"If this was being done by a Tory Government, we would be calling for a judicial review. This must never happen again."
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Over a third of Welsh Labour Senedd Members have written to Keir Starmer to stop undermining devolution.
They say:
"If this was being done by a Tory Government, we would be calling for a judicial review. This must never happen again."
1/2
December 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
BREAKING NEWS
Over a third of Welsh Labour Senedd Members have written to Keir Starmer to stop undermining devolution.
They say:
"If this was being done by a Tory Government, we would be calling for a judicial review. This must never happen again."
1/2
Over a third of Welsh Labour Senedd Members have written to Keir Starmer to stop undermining devolution.
They say:
"If this was being done by a Tory Government, we would be calling for a judicial review. This must never happen again."
1/2
Yet we probably haven’t completed the last ‘reset’ actions and couldn’t conclude negotiations on defence. Somebody’s just writing these lines for him to spout.
Bit like Ed Davey and his closer deal.
Bit like Ed Davey and his closer deal.
Starmer declaring “we have to keep moving towards a closer relationship with the EU” is a significant moment.
Reflects transformation in public opinion + need for economic growth.
Reflects transformation in public opinion + need for economic growth.
December 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Yet we probably haven’t completed the last ‘reset’ actions and couldn’t conclude negotiations on defence. Somebody’s just writing these lines for him to spout.
Bit like Ed Davey and his closer deal.
Bit like Ed Davey and his closer deal.
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You know what? I really don't think it is. Great domestic political posturing, but Labour have no plans to go beyond the 'reset' agenda, certainly none the EU are likely to accept. This will be talk to little if any action.
Starmer declaring “we have to keep moving towards a closer relationship with the EU” is a significant moment.
Reflects transformation in public opinion + need for economic growth.
Reflects transformation in public opinion + need for economic growth.
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
You know what? I really don't think it is. Great domestic political posturing, but Labour have no plans to go beyond the 'reset' agenda, certainly none the EU are likely to accept. This will be talk to little if any action.
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You will be shocked to discover after reading these stories that while Rachel Reeves claimed to have been the "British girls under-14 [chess] champion" she was in reality merely the "Under 14s British Women’s Chess Association (BWCA) Girls" Champion.
This is getting utterly ridiculous now
This is getting utterly ridiculous now
December 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
You will be shocked to discover after reading these stories that while Rachel Reeves claimed to have been the "British girls under-14 [chess] champion" she was in reality merely the "Under 14s British Women’s Chess Association (BWCA) Girls" Champion.
This is getting utterly ridiculous now
This is getting utterly ridiculous now
Such a shame for all those principled Tory defectors 🤣
FT Exclusive: The Reform UK leader told donors he expects a deal or merger between his party and the Conservatives ahead of the next general election, suggesting he does not believe he can sweep to power alone. on.ft.com/44xlHi0
December 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Such a shame for all those principled Tory defectors 🤣
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Prime Minister review – portrait of Jacinda Ardern shows a fully human being in charge for once
Prime Minister review – portrait of Jacinda Ardern shows a fully human being in charge for once
Documentary about New Zealand’s former leader records a shrewd but likable premier who did without the usual politician’s defences
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Prime Minister review – portrait of Jacinda Ardern shows a fully human being in charge for once
Presume Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ben Stokes are pals, today we have #BazSnooker
He might win then again he might not!
He might win then again he might not!
December 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Presume Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ben Stokes are pals, today we have #BazSnooker
He might win then again he might not!
He might win then again he might not!
Happily not having to deal with MPs, Opposition and Treasury nonsense any more.
December 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Happily not having to deal with MPs, Opposition and Treasury nonsense any more.
How absolutely pointless and ridiculous !!
December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
How absolutely pointless and ridiculous !!
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Keir Starmer, "Tax rises do make life harder for people, I understand that, it's obvious"
It's also obvious that a wealth tax of 1% on those with £10m+ would NOT make life harder for the rich - thats also obvious 🤷♂️
It's also obvious that a wealth tax of 1% on those with £10m+ would NOT make life harder for the rich - thats also obvious 🤷♂️
December 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Keir Starmer, "Tax rises do make life harder for people, I understand that, it's obvious"
It's also obvious that a wealth tax of 1% on those with £10m+ would NOT make life harder for the rich - thats also obvious 🤷♂️
It's also obvious that a wealth tax of 1% on those with £10m+ would NOT make life harder for the rich - thats also obvious 🤷♂️
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For context this "independent voice" is a former Conservative candidate and the sister-in-law of David Cameron
If Kemi Badenoch carries on like this she’ll be elected prime minister | Emily Sheffield
www.independent.co.uk/voices/kemi-...
www.independent.co.uk/voices/kemi-...
If Kemi Badenoch carries on like this she’ll be elected prime minister
The leader of the Conservative Party has rediscovered a clarity and verve that will have Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves – and Nigel Farage – worried, says Emily Sheffield
www.independent.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
For context this "independent voice" is a former Conservative candidate and the sister-in-law of David Cameron
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I must have missed the wall-to-wall coverage of demands for an investigation into Nigel Farage's lies about being a racist
Or about whether he knew Nathan Gill
Or about who bought his house in Frinton
Or about whether he knew Nathan Gill
Or about who bought his house in Frinton
November 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I must have missed the wall-to-wall coverage of demands for an investigation into Nigel Farage's lies about being a racist
Or about whether he knew Nathan Gill
Or about who bought his house in Frinton
Or about whether he knew Nathan Gill
Or about who bought his house in Frinton