Gildy Stern
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They're coming for you next
Springsteen is Godlike
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Thank Christ for LFC and Beer
Springsteen is Godlike
Total Flags Owned = 0
🚫 Fartage fans
🚫 Magic Grandpa disciples
Thank Christ for LFC and Beer
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They're all the same latest (at last)
NEW: Rachel Reeves signals she intends to remove the two-child cap *in full*
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
They're all the same latest (at last)
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Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
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I don't often call for resignations. But Sir Robbie Gibb's role in the BBC boardroom coup makes his continued role there untenable. He must resign or be removed
‘Gibb’s supporters say he is trying to save the BBC from itself; he was also heard last year to say that if he didn’t get his way, he would “blow the place up”.’
“a group of politically-appointed directors has forced the hand of Samir Shah,the chair, and the departure of the two most senior people in the organisation. Their resignations should be called out for what they are: political interference..”1/
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I don't often call for resignations. But Sir Robbie Gibb's role in the BBC boardroom coup makes his continued role there untenable. He must resign or be removed
FTSE nudging another record and it's only 3 weeks to Bublé day, Britain's broken my @rse
November 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
FTSE nudging another record and it's only 3 weeks to Bublé day, Britain's broken my @rse
This is true, obviously, but the trauma of 1992 still haunts Labour like a curse, we simply can't get beyond it, so therefore we behave like this. We don't want to, but we can't help ourselves. To misquote Jack Nicholson, the public can't face the truth, they want unicorns forever.
While going through the proofs for "The British General Election of 2024" (out very soon!) I came across this - Paul Johnson of the IFS's verdict on Labour's manifesto last year. Labour's current attempts to claim the need to break their tax pledges was impossible to forsee don't stack up
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This is true, obviously, but the trauma of 1992 still haunts Labour like a curse, we simply can't get beyond it, so therefore we behave like this. We don't want to, but we can't help ourselves. To misquote Jack Nicholson, the public can't face the truth, they want unicorns forever.
When 2 of your credit card payment dates slip to 1st December and not 30th November
a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk and saying `` i love it '' .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk and saying `` i love it '' .
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
When 2 of your credit card payment dates slip to 1st December and not 30th November
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See what’s happening. A Trumpist US media company has taken over Channel 5. Another US company is gunning for ITV. Our social media is saturated by Musk’s calls for civil war in the UK. The BBC is the last thing standing, and Trump/Johnson are trying to bring it down
November 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
See what’s happening. A Trumpist US media company has taken over Channel 5. Another US company is gunning for ITV. Our social media is saturated by Musk’s calls for civil war in the UK. The BBC is the last thing standing, and Trump/Johnson are trying to bring it down
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Just absolutely classic BBC. You've just broadcast the most successful programme of the year, uniting Gen Z kids online and Boomers on broadcast in a return to appointment television. And instead of celebrating, your DG reigns due to a made-up right-wing scandal.
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Just absolutely classic BBC. You've just broadcast the most successful programme of the year, uniting Gen Z kids online and Boomers on broadcast in a return to appointment television. And instead of celebrating, your DG reigns due to a made-up right-wing scandal.
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I simply do not believe they would have resigned if it was a misleading claim about someone on the left.
How is this different to the HIGNFY claims about digital ID a few weeks ago? The BBC literally laughed it off.
How is this different to the HIGNFY claims about digital ID a few weeks ago? The BBC literally laughed it off.
November 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I simply do not believe they would have resigned if it was a misleading claim about someone on the left.
How is this different to the HIGNFY claims about digital ID a few weeks ago? The BBC literally laughed it off.
How is this different to the HIGNFY claims about digital ID a few weeks ago? The BBC literally laughed it off.
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Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
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It’s ironic but predictable that the BBC duo -who tried so hard to please the right wing papers-are removed by the right wing papers.
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It’s ironic but predictable that the BBC duo -who tried so hard to please the right wing papers-are removed by the right wing papers.
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Ooh hulloooo....
Political Editor New Statesman “SCOOP: Tim Davie is about to announce his resignation as Director General of the BBC, according to a person familiar with the matter.”
November 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Ooh hulloooo....
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Our expectations were low but fucking hell. "The Irish", is it
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Uh huh
November 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Our expectations were low but fucking hell. "The Irish", is it
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Just two weeks ago, First Minister John Swinney insisted there would “definitely” be no change before the next Scottish Parliament election....but .....
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560760...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560760...
Shona Robison says Scottish Government may have to 'revisit' vow not to hike taxes
Finance Secretary Shona Robison has said the Scottish Government may have to “revisit” its promise not to increase income tax.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Just two weeks ago, First Minister John Swinney insisted there would “definitely” be no change before the next Scottish Parliament election....but .....
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560760...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560760...
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Tory Prison Ministers: 2010-2024:
Crispin Blunt
Jeremy Wright
Andrew Selous
Sam Gyimah
Rory Stewart
Robert Buckland
Lucy Frazer
Alex Chalk
Lucy Frazer
Victoria Atkins
Stewart Andrew
Rob Butler
Damian Hinds
Edward Agar
You ALL bear responsibility for the mess we now have. Fess up now.
Crispin Blunt
Jeremy Wright
Andrew Selous
Sam Gyimah
Rory Stewart
Robert Buckland
Lucy Frazer
Alex Chalk
Lucy Frazer
Victoria Atkins
Stewart Andrew
Rob Butler
Damian Hinds
Edward Agar
You ALL bear responsibility for the mess we now have. Fess up now.
Another very pertinent fact that I have not seen mentioned ANYWHERE: In 14 years of Tory rule we had 14 Prisons Ministers - six in a single year, at one point - and a total of 11 Justice Secretaries, including Grayling, Raab, and Truss. In 13 years of Labour it was three: Irvine, Falconer, Straw. 🤔
November 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Tory Prison Ministers: 2010-2024:
Crispin Blunt
Jeremy Wright
Andrew Selous
Sam Gyimah
Rory Stewart
Robert Buckland
Lucy Frazer
Alex Chalk
Lucy Frazer
Victoria Atkins
Stewart Andrew
Rob Butler
Damian Hinds
Edward Agar
You ALL bear responsibility for the mess we now have. Fess up now.
Crispin Blunt
Jeremy Wright
Andrew Selous
Sam Gyimah
Rory Stewart
Robert Buckland
Lucy Frazer
Alex Chalk
Lucy Frazer
Victoria Atkins
Stewart Andrew
Rob Butler
Damian Hinds
Edward Agar
You ALL bear responsibility for the mess we now have. Fess up now.
Just back from seeing 'Deliver me from nowhere',I enjoyed it and it must be so difficult for people to work with Stephen Graham, he's like a magnet, steals every scene he's in. I wasn't a Springsteen fan and bought Nebraska for a girl who was, she hated it, but I was smitten (with him) Sorry Joanna.
November 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Just back from seeing 'Deliver me from nowhere',I enjoyed it and it must be so difficult for people to work with Stephen Graham, he's like a magnet, steals every scene he's in. I wasn't a Springsteen fan and bought Nebraska for a girl who was, she hated it, but I was smitten (with him) Sorry Joanna.
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Stand aside wars, genocide, the unravelling of US democracy, climate crisis, child poverty, stagnating economy, homelessness, or foreign interference in our politics - there is only one bit of news. Everyone is having a meltdown about a couple of petty criminals who had a day out by mistake.
🚸 Sunday School: Trillion Dollan Manbaby 🏫
🍞 The moral panic about prisons.
💰 Elon Musk's obscene rewards.
📺 Is legacy telly making a comeback?
@pimlicat.bsky.social & @sturdyalex.bsky.social talk through the week's news.
📣 open.spotify.com/episode/6nJI...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
🍞 The moral panic about prisons.
💰 Elon Musk's obscene rewards.
📺 Is legacy telly making a comeback?
@pimlicat.bsky.social & @sturdyalex.bsky.social talk through the week's news.
📣 open.spotify.com/episode/6nJI...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
Sunday School: Trillion Dollar Manbaby
Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · 09/11/2025 · 1h 2m
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November 9, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Stand aside wars, genocide, the unravelling of US democracy, climate crisis, child poverty, stagnating economy, homelessness, or foreign interference in our politics - there is only one bit of news. Everyone is having a meltdown about a couple of petty criminals who had a day out by mistake.
Doesn't that feel better Vladimir, see you next week, don't forget your bra.
"Vladimir, look into my eyes not around the eyes and denuclearise."
Zack Polanski: "I want to see everyone denuclearise, including Vladimir Putin."
November 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Doesn't that feel better Vladimir, see you next week, don't forget your bra.
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"Where's your fucking poppy!?"
November 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
"Where's your fucking poppy!?"
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‘Is there anyone else in Reform UK who cld be taking bribes from pro-Russian politicians?’
👇 Zia Yusuf: ‘I don’t believe so’
👇 Zia Yusuf: ‘I don’t believe so’
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
‘Is there anyone else in Reform UK who cld be taking bribes from pro-Russian politicians?’
👇 Zia Yusuf: ‘I don’t believe so’
👇 Zia Yusuf: ‘I don’t believe so’
The Leadership election is in full swing.
The Education Minister has said that the OBR will show “the damage of the chaotic Brexit we saw, the damage of years and years of austerity was even more serious than we anticipated”.
Opportunities down and prices up - it is the Cost of Brexit.
https://bit.ly/43Oh9mY
Opportunities down and prices up - it is the Cost of Brexit.
https://bit.ly/43Oh9mY
Brexit and austerity still causing ‘major problems’ for economy – Phillipson
The chaos of Brexit and years of austerity are to blame for the tax rises Rachel Reeves is expected to announce at the Budget, a Cabinet minister said. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insisted ...
nation.cymru
November 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Leadership election is in full swing.
The next PM speaks
Tackling inequality. Protecting the planet. Creating the public services of tomorrow.
The Labour Party is the progressive party facing the future, delivering modern Britain.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The Labour Party is the progressive party facing the future, delivering modern Britain.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The next PM speaks
My Dad had to give up his job as a fireman (which he loved) to work shifts in a factory because his wages were rubbish Our house had an outside toilet, 1 coal fire and damp everywhere (look up silver fish). Our first holiday was when I was 10 at a friend's caravan in a field in Wales. 1960s.
Awful lot of people seem to think houses used to fall off trees, jobs were well paid and lovely, people were lovely to each other, and everyone could afford holidays every day.
Of course life isn't perfect now. But it never was. And in many ways it is much better.
Of course life isn't perfect now. But it never was. And in many ways it is much better.
November 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
My Dad had to give up his job as a fireman (which he loved) to work shifts in a factory because his wages were rubbish Our house had an outside toilet, 1 coal fire and damp everywhere (look up silver fish). Our first holiday was when I was 10 at a friend's caravan in a field in Wales. 1960s.
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