James Leakyboots Batty
@jamesbatty.bsky.social
I run a charity with my wife (One And All Aid), which funds education for Yezidis, following the 2014 genocide. In my spare time I fish and write. Two fishing books have been published, and my new book is a comedy adventure novel, Criminal Bycatch.
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Wondering if it’s possible, just remotely possible, that the Afghan refugee involved in today’s shooting suffers from war trauma and shouldn’t be anywhere near a weapon in a city that is as militarized as Kandahar.
It’s at least as plausible as the claim he’s a terrorist.
It’s at least as plausible as the claim he’s a terrorist.
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Wondering if it’s possible, just remotely possible, that the Afghan refugee involved in today’s shooting suffers from war trauma and shouldn’t be anywhere near a weapon in a city that is as militarized as Kandahar.
It’s at least as plausible as the claim he’s a terrorist.
It’s at least as plausible as the claim he’s a terrorist.
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If Farage had just admitted, apologised and repented his teenage racism - water under the bridge. But the fact that he has denied the truth and maligned those saying it NEARLY FIFTY YEARS ON, indicates to me not only his untrustworthiness, but that these antisemitic beliefs are not so historic
November 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
If Farage had just admitted, apologised and repented his teenage racism - water under the bridge. But the fact that he has denied the truth and maligned those saying it NEARLY FIFTY YEARS ON, indicates to me not only his untrustworthiness, but that these antisemitic beliefs are not so historic
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In all the years I've been campaigning, this is the first where I've feared retaliation - but even X is not above the law. That's why we've referred X to Ofcom for horrific posts that, having taken legal advice, we believe are illegal under the Online Safety Act. goodlaw.social/wk2q
X is not above the law
goodlaw.social
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In all the years I've been campaigning, this is the first where I've feared retaliation - but even X is not above the law. That's why we've referred X to Ofcom for horrific posts that, having taken legal advice, we believe are illegal under the Online Safety Act. goodlaw.social/wk2q
Ettedgui: "“His aides have said it is ‘one person’s word against another’. The Guardian has spoken to about 20 people who witnessed or experienced racist behaviour ..”
One person's word against 20 people's.
Farage should apologise, & disappear from public life.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
One person's word against 20 people's.
Farage should apologise, & disappear from public life.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer calls on Farage to apologise to his alleged victims of racial abuse at school
Prime minister says Reform leader’s explanations about alleged comments are ‘unconvincing to say the least’
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Ettedgui: "“His aides have said it is ‘one person’s word against another’. The Guardian has spoken to about 20 people who witnessed or experienced racist behaviour ..”
One person's word against 20 people's.
Farage should apologise, & disappear from public life.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
One person's word against 20 people's.
Farage should apologise, & disappear from public life.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Oh, the old "it's not you, it's the other ones we're against" line? I've heard this a few times when these racists come out with their shite in front of my (white) immigrant wife and I call them out.
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Oh, the old "it's not you, it's the other ones we're against" line? I've heard this a few times when these racists come out with their shite in front of my (white) immigrant wife and I call them out.
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Fibbymcfibface is at Dubai,UAE.
Isabel Oakeshott, amongst others, has been desperately trying to defend #Farage and his #racism by saying it happened so long ago that it is no longer relevant. We pointed out that the problem #Farage has never stopped being racist or making excuses for them.
Isabel Oakeshott, amongst others, has been desperately trying to defend #Farage and his #racism by saying it happened so long ago that it is no longer relevant. We pointed out that the problem #Farage has never stopped being racist or making excuses for them.
November 26, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Even the BBC, normally a Farage fan club, is joining in under its breath.
"The British public deserve decent politicians with integrity, not weasels who try to rewrite history when it doesn't suit them
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"The British public deserve decent politicians with integrity, not weasels who try to rewrite history when it doesn't suit them
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2dny3r3vyo."
November 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Even the BBC, normally a Farage fan club, is joining in under its breath.
"The British public deserve decent politicians with integrity, not weasels who try to rewrite history when it doesn't suit them
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"The British public deserve decent politicians with integrity, not weasels who try to rewrite history when it doesn't suit them
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Carole Cadwalladr asks why the Labour gov are choosing not to
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Carole Cadwalladr asks why the Labour gov are choosing not to
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Let It Biere
Let It Biere
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Let It Biere
Let It Biere
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Wake Me Up Before You Gauche Go
Wake Me Up Before You Gauche Go
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Wake Me Up Before You Gauche Go
Wake Me Up Before You Gauche Go
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Cheri Bomb
Cheri Bomb
November 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Cheri Bomb
Cheri Bomb
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Lucia di Lamb Amour
Lucia di Lamb Amour
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Lucia di Lamb Amour
Lucia di Lamb Amour
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Mignon Myself I
Mignon Myself I
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Mignon Myself I
Mignon Myself I
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
No No Bavette
No No Bavette
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
No No Bavette
No No Bavette
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Sisters of Merci
Sisters of Merci
November 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#ASongOrMovieForFrenchWords
Sisters of Merci
Sisters of Merci
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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fry from futurama says " and it 's all thanks to the books at my local library .. "
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media.tenor.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Step 1: Sign up for a FREE library card at your local library today.
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Step 3: Share some of the library joy that is sure to come.
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If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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If you read one thing today, make it The Bear’s withering dismantling of Reform UK’s “budget” with the precision of someone who understands numbers… unlike the people who wrote it. A a masterclass in calm annihilation that's ruthlessly savage. 🔥
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
The truth behind Reform UK’s reckless budget
£25bn of imagined savings, real-world cruelty and mathematics that should come with a trigger warning
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
If you read one thing today, make it The Bear’s withering dismantling of Reform UK’s “budget” with the precision of someone who understands numbers… unlike the people who wrote it. A a masterclass in calm annihilation that's ruthlessly savage. 🔥
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
Needs no comment, though I too endured an English public school as a scholarship boy, and everything he says rings sadly true.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
November 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Needs no comment, though I too endured an English public school as a scholarship boy, and everything he says rings sadly true.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Farage urged to explain conspiracy theories linked to antisemitism he voiced in US media
Farage urged to explain conspiracy theories linked to antisemitism he voiced in US media
Exclusive: The Reform UK leader discussed far-right talking points in web TV and radio appearances between 2009 and 2018
Nigel Farage is facing calls to explain why he repeatedly aired tropes and conspiracy theories associated with antisemitism during interviews, after claims the Reform UK leader used racist language in his teens.
In appearances on US TV shows and podcasts earlier in his political career, Farage discussed supposed plots by bankers to create a global government, citing Goldman Sachs, the Bilderberg group and the financier George Soros as threats to democracy. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Farage urged to explain conspiracy theories linked to antisemitism he voiced in US media
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Supertanskiii
Yesterday the first British political figure in recent times was sentenced to 10½ years for Russian collusion.
It was on barely any front pages, covered for a day and was ignored when it broke besides
@carolecadwalla
’s fearless reporting.
Why? Because he was a Reform leader.
Yesterday the first British political figure in recent times was sentenced to 10½ years for Russian collusion.
It was on barely any front pages, covered for a day and was ignored when it broke besides
@carolecadwalla
’s fearless reporting.
Why? Because he was a Reform leader.
November 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Supertanskiii
Yesterday the first British political figure in recent times was sentenced to 10½ years for Russian collusion.
It was on barely any front pages, covered for a day and was ignored when it broke besides
@carolecadwalla
’s fearless reporting.
Why? Because he was a Reform leader.
Yesterday the first British political figure in recent times was sentenced to 10½ years for Russian collusion.
It was on barely any front pages, covered for a day and was ignored when it broke besides
@carolecadwalla
’s fearless reporting.
Why? Because he was a Reform leader.