Lucy Abbotts
@lucyabbotts.bsky.social
Words and humour. Not medicine but a tonic at least.
This ad hoc interview is perfection, and is transcribed in one of O’Brien’s books (How To Be Right, possibly). Like he always says, Farage is one of the easiest people to skewer because his every breath and avowed belief is pure racist hypocrisy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
Nigel Farage's spin doctor interrupts live radio interview - BBC News
Nigel Farage's spokesman interrupts a live interview after the UKIP leader is pressed about immigration and expenses.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This ad hoc interview is perfection, and is transcribed in one of O’Brien’s books (How To Be Right, possibly). Like he always says, Farage is one of the easiest people to skewer because his every breath and avowed belief is pure racist hypocrisy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
You always know when the BBC are avoiding a big Reform or Tory story - dredging up and focusing on old news, a health or science breakthrough or two, possibly a BBC-led investigation gets its moment. #r4today
December 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
‘millions… or is it billions, anyhoo, the numbers I mention are not to scale.’
December 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
‘millions… or is it billions, anyhoo, the numbers I mention are not to scale.’
Does he… does he know he’s describing the Overton window? #DunningKruger
December 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Does he… does he know he’s describing the Overton window? #DunningKruger
rampant narcissism will do that to you.
December 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
rampant narcissism will do that to you.
Sooo very near the knuckle.
December 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Sooo very near the knuckle.
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It sounded almost spontaneous. The sinking feeling of ‘jeez why is this utter sadsack on here again’ rapidly replaced by cheering that he was finally getting the Batman treatment.
December 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
It sounded almost spontaneous. The sinking feeling of ‘jeez why is this utter sadsack on here again’ rapidly replaced by cheering that he was finally getting the Batman treatment.
Nothing will come of nothing, other than a ludicrously expensive vanity project.
December 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Nothing will come of nothing, other than a ludicrously expensive vanity project.
Listen from 1hr 14 mins in. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Today - 04/12/2025 - BBC Sounds
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Listen from 1hr 14 mins in. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
65% of the electorate did not cast a vote, even in the context of a tightly-fought contest. 10% of these will have had a plausible excuse. But I know that’s the landscape we inhabit.
December 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
65% of the electorate did not cast a vote, even in the context of a tightly-fought contest. 10% of these will have had a plausible excuse. But I know that’s the landscape we inhabit.
That was errr errr a pre-existing commitment, not gentlemanly etc also it’s on our favourite topic!
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
That was errr errr a pre-existing commitment, not gentlemanly etc also it’s on our favourite topic!
My favourite one was the man who could not master ‘one in one out’ despite that being the centrepiece of his little rant.
December 4, 2025 at 11:54 PM
My favourite one was the man who could not master ‘one in one out’ despite that being the centrepiece of his little rant.
Emma Barnett is today’s surprise hero.
December 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Emma Barnett is today’s surprise hero.
They went to a different school, we wouldn’t know them.
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
They went to a different school, we wouldn’t know them.
They just played it on Radio 4 without comment. Worse, even.
December 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
They just played it on Radio 4 without comment. Worse, even.
What a fabulous hypocrite. He ticks every single box.
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
What a fabulous hypocrite. He ticks every single box.
‘non-disclosure of social media accounts’ ah, so the famous vetting didn’t ever involve Googling candidates to see what came back, got it.
The excuses from Reform central are the most pathetic part of all.
The excuses from Reform central are the most pathetic part of all.
December 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
‘non-disclosure of social media accounts’ ah, so the famous vetting didn’t ever involve Googling candidates to see what came back, got it.
The excuses from Reform central are the most pathetic part of all.
The excuses from Reform central are the most pathetic part of all.
Such projection, talking about ‘the stupid people’.
December 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Such projection, talking about ‘the stupid people’.