Bit more complicated than that
@ben63.bsky.social
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#PoliticsLive
the faux outrage is hilarious!
no outrage over
charlotte owen
baroness mone
Evgeny Lebedev in the lords.
farages links to bannon, trump and epstein. nagjan gill!
and of course trumps links!’n
the faux outrage is hilarious!
no outrage over
charlotte owen
baroness mone
Evgeny Lebedev in the lords.
farages links to bannon, trump and epstein. nagjan gill!
and of course trumps links!’n
February 4, 2026 at 12:54 PM
#PoliticsLive
the faux outrage is hilarious!
no outrage over
charlotte owen
baroness mone
Evgeny Lebedev in the lords.
farages links to bannon, trump and epstein. nagjan gill!
and of course trumps links!’n
the faux outrage is hilarious!
no outrage over
charlotte owen
baroness mone
Evgeny Lebedev in the lords.
farages links to bannon, trump and epstein. nagjan gill!
and of course trumps links!’n
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Exclusive: Morgan McSweeney sought official advice about whether Mandelson could be the UK's ambassador to the US on a part-time basis
Officials “had to explain that being His Majesty’s Ambassador in Washington was a full time job… in Washington"
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Officials “had to explain that being His Majesty’s Ambassador in Washington was a full time job… in Washington"
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
McSweeney ‘asked if Mandelson US embassy role could be pa...
PM’s chief of staff sought advice on behalf of disgraced former Labour peer, senior government sources claim
observer.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Exclusive: Morgan McSweeney sought official advice about whether Mandelson could be the UK's ambassador to the US on a part-time basis
Officials “had to explain that being His Majesty’s Ambassador in Washington was a full time job… in Washington"
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Officials “had to explain that being His Majesty’s Ambassador in Washington was a full time job… in Washington"
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
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Peter Mandelson is telling the truth on one thing: the idea he was bought for a $4k “bursary” or a $75k gift is ridiculous
The real incentive was a post-government payday - one so big he *rejected* a $3–5m-a-year offer
And Epstein enabled that payday
Here’s the evidence. 🧵
The real incentive was a post-government payday - one so big he *rejected* a $3–5m-a-year offer
And Epstein enabled that payday
Here’s the evidence. 🧵
February 4, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Peter Mandelson is telling the truth on one thing: the idea he was bought for a $4k “bursary” or a $75k gift is ridiculous
The real incentive was a post-government payday - one so big he *rejected* a $3–5m-a-year offer
And Epstein enabled that payday
Here’s the evidence. 🧵
The real incentive was a post-government payday - one so big he *rejected* a $3–5m-a-year offer
And Epstein enabled that payday
Here’s the evidence. 🧵
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Why does the #BBC always include in their introduction to Captain Tax himself, @danneidle.bsky.social that he is a member of the #LabourParty ?
Not aware of them mentioning political party membership of any other commentators or vox pops! (Unless of course Dan requests this.)
#wato #bbcwato
Not aware of them mentioning political party membership of any other commentators or vox pops! (Unless of course Dan requests this.)
#wato #bbcwato
February 2, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Why does the #BBC always include in their introduction to Captain Tax himself, @danneidle.bsky.social that he is a member of the #LabourParty ?
Not aware of them mentioning political party membership of any other commentators or vox pops! (Unless of course Dan requests this.)
#wato #bbcwato
Not aware of them mentioning political party membership of any other commentators or vox pops! (Unless of course Dan requests this.)
#wato #bbcwato
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Former Donald Trump strategist Steve Bannon boasted he had become an adviser to right-wing British politician Nigel Farage in a message to… Epstein in March 2018… Bannon posing for a photo in January 2025 with a smiling Matt Goodwin, the candidate for… Reform UK in… Gorton and Denton…
Steve Bannon boasted about Farage ties in exchange with Epstein
Revelation comes as image surfaces of Bannon with Matt Goodwin, candidate for Farage's Reform UK in crucial Gorton and Denton by-election
www.middleeasteye.net
February 3, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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The lunatics at the BBC doing a marvellous job covering sleazy Mandelson. Now do Farage ya bunch of dunces. And for that matter, Boris Johnson's illegitimate daughter in the House of Lords. What is she doing there? #WATO #r4today #ShiteBBCnews
February 3, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The lunatics at the BBC doing a marvellous job covering sleazy Mandelson. Now do Farage ya bunch of dunces. And for that matter, Boris Johnson's illegitimate daughter in the House of Lords. What is she doing there? #WATO #r4today #ShiteBBCnews
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How about someone from the BBC who has knowledge of and information about climate change questioning Mr Farage rather than those like Mr Mason who seem more interested in gossip and trivia? Hasn't anyone at the corporation grasped the gravity of the climate emergency? #r4today #wato #bbcpm
February 3, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Nobody other than the Tories (& so the BBC too by default) believes this Mandelson affair is a government fail #wato
But why is the police looking into a possible misconduct offence when it is obvious he’s guilty of sharing market sensitive information, a clear breach of UK financial conduct laws?
But why is the police looking into a possible misconduct offence when it is obvious he’s guilty of sharing market sensitive information, a clear breach of UK financial conduct laws?
February 3, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Nobody other than the Tories (& so the BBC too by default) believes this Mandelson affair is a government fail #wato
But why is the police looking into a possible misconduct offence when it is obvious he’s guilty of sharing market sensitive information, a clear breach of UK financial conduct laws?
But why is the police looking into a possible misconduct offence when it is obvious he’s guilty of sharing market sensitive information, a clear breach of UK financial conduct laws?
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#WATO #R4Today areally worth reading the whole thread, as a former civil servan I remember been gobsmacked that someone a 'Lord' was made Secretary of State. But apparently it was much worse than that.
1. In 2009 I wrote this. I argued that Peter Mandelson's department “functions as a fifth column within government, working for corporations to undermine democracy and the public interest.”
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
Mandelson’s Fifth Column
The British government’s business department exists to undermine democracy.
www.monbiot.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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February 3, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Tomorrow! Who's joining us for Moving on Up 2026? 🚀
MoU is our essential careers event, with workshops, panels and break-outs giving you a motivation boost and helping you identify areas for progress, develop your networks and discover how you can demonstrate your impact in the sector.
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The "country" being Britain.
All part of their plan... involving Farage and his gang of right-wing millionaires and associates: Bannon, Epstein, Banks...
#Brexit #BrexitBrokeBritain #ToryBrexitDisaster #Farage #UKIP #ReformUK #ukpolitics #r4today #politicslive #EpsteinFiles #EU
All part of their plan... involving Farage and his gang of right-wing millionaires and associates: Bannon, Epstein, Banks...
#Brexit #BrexitBrokeBritain #ToryBrexitDisaster #Farage #UKIP #ReformUK #ukpolitics #r4today #politicslive #EpsteinFiles #EU
February 3, 2026 at 7:37 AM
The "country" being Britain.
All part of their plan... involving Farage and his gang of right-wing millionaires and associates: Bannon, Epstein, Banks...
#Brexit #BrexitBrokeBritain #ToryBrexitDisaster #Farage #UKIP #ReformUK #ukpolitics #r4today #politicslive #EpsteinFiles #EU
All part of their plan... involving Farage and his gang of right-wing millionaires and associates: Bannon, Epstein, Banks...
#Brexit #BrexitBrokeBritain #ToryBrexitDisaster #Farage #UKIP #ReformUK #ukpolitics #r4today #politicslive #EpsteinFiles #EU
Why are #r4today obsessed with banning things? Prohibition has such a great track record. Phones in schools is not a thing thing for legislation.
February 3, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Why are #r4today obsessed with banning things? Prohibition has such a great track record. Phones in schools is not a thing thing for legislation.
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"We want to stop them bleeding people dry."
The Green Party want to see stricter regulations on gambling to reduce harm.
Nigel Farage thinks gambling shops are great places for lonely people to hang out...
What do you think?
The Green Party want to see stricter regulations on gambling to reduce harm.
Nigel Farage thinks gambling shops are great places for lonely people to hang out...
What do you think?
February 3, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Catching up a bit. (Daughter’s wedding last Friday).
Utterly astonished to hear Creosote mentioned. Highly toxic and I think long since banned.
Also, Dopey claims his children are fully functioning members of society. Pip? Really? 🤔 #TheArchers
Utterly astonished to hear Creosote mentioned. Highly toxic and I think long since banned.
Also, Dopey claims his children are fully functioning members of society. Pip? Really? 🤔 #TheArchers
February 1, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Catching up a bit. (Daughter’s wedding last Friday).
Utterly astonished to hear Creosote mentioned. Highly toxic and I think long since banned.
Also, Dopey claims his children are fully functioning members of society. Pip? Really? 🤔 #TheArchers
Utterly astonished to hear Creosote mentioned. Highly toxic and I think long since banned.
Also, Dopey claims his children are fully functioning members of society. Pip? Really? 🤔 #TheArchers
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Josh was doing a good line in patronising and uninvited over-protectiveness. Esme did not appreciate that, because as she has spent time beyond the bypass, she knows that it is 2026, not 1956. #TheArchers
February 2, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Josh was doing a good line in patronising and uninvited over-protectiveness. Esme did not appreciate that, because as she has spent time beyond the bypass, she knows that it is 2026, not 1956. #TheArchers
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The priest’s opening remarks: “what a delightful couple and a joyful day but we’re also conscious of other events south of here, so let’s not hang about”. Fastest catholic wedding mass and shortest communion queue I have ever witnessed.
Found out later he had a TV in the vestry.
Found out later he had a TV in the vestry.
February 2, 2026 at 11:03 PM
The priest’s opening remarks: “what a delightful couple and a joyful day but we’re also conscious of other events south of here, so let’s not hang about”. Fastest catholic wedding mass and shortest communion queue I have ever witnessed.
Found out later he had a TV in the vestry.
Found out later he had a TV in the vestry.
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Every single time Britain exercised a Brexit freedom, we ended up poorer or in a worse situation as a result.
Just look at immigration under Boris Johnson, the dreadful NZ and Australian trade deals, the plight of our farmers, the loss of funds to the poorest regions, etc. etc.
Just look at immigration under Boris Johnson, the dreadful NZ and Australian trade deals, the plight of our farmers, the loss of funds to the poorest regions, etc. etc.
February 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Every single time Britain exercised a Brexit freedom, we ended up poorer or in a worse situation as a result.
Just look at immigration under Boris Johnson, the dreadful NZ and Australian trade deals, the plight of our farmers, the loss of funds to the poorest regions, etc. etc.
Just look at immigration under Boris Johnson, the dreadful NZ and Australian trade deals, the plight of our farmers, the loss of funds to the poorest regions, etc. etc.
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Today at school dismissal, I followed a suspicious pickup around for a bit, keeping an eye on them, trying to figure out if they were ICE. Then I realized they were keeping an eye on me also. Then I realized they were, in fact, other parents. Life in Minnesota, January 2026.
February 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Today at school dismissal, I followed a suspicious pickup around for a bit, keeping an eye on them, trying to figure out if they were ICE. Then I realized they were keeping an eye on me also. Then I realized they were, in fact, other parents. Life in Minnesota, January 2026.
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The most-common victim of homicide a young man killed during a brawl. But what about child homicide, elder abuse and domestic abuse? This thread summarises what we know about homicide vulnerability for those specific groups in society.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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How about criminal prosecution followed by jail?
FFS.
This isn't a game or Westminster bubble story.
It's clear corruption, probable insider trading, & quite likely, bribery. Multiple crimes, not to mention treason.
How is the loss of a peerage the "consequence"?
#bbcpm
bsky.app/profile/nata...
FFS.
This isn't a game or Westminster bubble story.
It's clear corruption, probable insider trading, & quite likely, bribery. Multiple crimes, not to mention treason.
How is the loss of a peerage the "consequence"?
#bbcpm
bsky.app/profile/nata...
PM's chief secretary, Darren Jones, tells MPs in Commons that the Govt believes Lord Mandelson "lied" on his disclosure and vetting before he became ambassador to the US:
"when someone lies in their declarations of interest, there must be a consequence.... removal from the HOL and loss of peerage."
"when someone lies in their declarations of interest, there must be a consequence.... removal from the HOL and loss of peerage."
February 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
How about criminal prosecution followed by jail?
FFS.
This isn't a game or Westminster bubble story.
It's clear corruption, probable insider trading, & quite likely, bribery. Multiple crimes, not to mention treason.
How is the loss of a peerage the "consequence"?
#bbcpm
bsky.app/profile/nata...
FFS.
This isn't a game or Westminster bubble story.
It's clear corruption, probable insider trading, & quite likely, bribery. Multiple crimes, not to mention treason.
How is the loss of a peerage the "consequence"?
#bbcpm
bsky.app/profile/nata...
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Workers Party not standing - Galloway 2026 doing a Farage 2019? Ie not wanting to be blamed for splitting the vote and helping the party his supporters hate most. Whatever the reason, Labour and particularly Greens will be delighted about this. x.com/workersparty...
Workers Party of Britain on X: "The Workers Party has tonight taken the difficult decision not to stand in the Gorton by-election. This decision is taken in the best interests of the working-class. Labour and Reform must lose. Press enquiries: [email protected] https://t.co/ZRC80C3GKt" / X
The Workers Party has tonight taken the difficult decision not to stand in the Gorton by-election. This decision is taken in the best interests of the working-class. Labour and Reform must lose. Press enquiries: [email protected] https://t.co/ZRC80C3GKt
x.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Workers Party not standing - Galloway 2026 doing a Farage 2019? Ie not wanting to be blamed for splitting the vote and helping the party his supporters hate most. Whatever the reason, Labour and particularly Greens will be delighted about this. x.com/workersparty...
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One of the realy interesting post-pandemic trends are 'people doing a thing that they clearly can't possibly be enjoying and ignoring everyone else urging them not to'.
‘It’s ridiculous’: publicans bemused by rise of single-file queues to get served
Bar owners say they struggle to dissuade people from forming a line as behavioural experts point to post-pandemic ‘new norms’
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:22 PM
One of the realy interesting post-pandemic trends are 'people doing a thing that they clearly can't possibly be enjoying and ignoring everyone else urging them not to'.
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I’ve said it before but the answer is to ignore the queue and just go straight to the bar, where the bar staff will almost always serve you because they also think it’s stupid, or go to a different pub
One of the realy interesting post-pandemic trends are 'people doing a thing that they clearly can't possibly be enjoying and ignoring everyone else urging them not to'.
‘It’s ridiculous’: publicans bemused by rise of single-file queues to get served
Bar owners say they struggle to dissuade people from forming a line as behavioural experts point to post-pandemic ‘new norms’
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I’ve said it before but the answer is to ignore the queue and just go straight to the bar, where the bar staff will almost always serve you because they also think it’s stupid, or go to a different pub
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From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 1021, February 2001.
Issue 1021, February 2001.
February 1, 2026 at 6:03 PM
From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 1021, February 2001.
Issue 1021, February 2001.