David Taylor
@rdavidtaylor.bsky.social
Former organisation consultant to financial services industry & UK government. Almost-assimilated South Londoner
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Farage's claims here are straightforward lies (and it's about time the media/press said so)
The correct figures are 160K (0.3%) and 900K (1.5%)
www.gbnews.com/news/video-n...
The correct figures are 160K (0.3%) and 900K (1.5%)
www.gbnews.com/news/video-n...
February 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Farage's claims here are straightforward lies (and it's about time the media/press said so)
The correct figures are 160K (0.3%) and 900K (1.5%)
www.gbnews.com/news/video-n...
The correct figures are 160K (0.3%) and 900K (1.5%)
www.gbnews.com/news/video-n...
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The BBC coverage is absolutely terrible.
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The BBC coverage is absolutely terrible.
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
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A tale of two Timkets. In @thecontinent.org this week.
January 23, 2026 at 8:59 PM
A tale of two Timkets. In @thecontinent.org this week.
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In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
www.wfaa.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 AM
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
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Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
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Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that an attack on Greenland would end NATO. This is not an exaggeration.
US intentions towards Greenland threaten NATO’s future. But European countries are not helpless
US threats to annex Greenland following the attack on Venezuela should be taken seriously. European countries have important leverage they should be prepared to use.
www.chathamhouse.org
January 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that an attack on Greenland would end NATO. This is not an exaggeration.
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Full White House statement to the BBC:
January 6, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Full White House statement to the BBC:
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🇫🇷 Foreign minister Barrot: “the military operation leading to Maduro’s capture violates the principle of non use of force which is the basis of international law”.
January 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
🇫🇷 Foreign minister Barrot: “the military operation leading to Maduro’s capture violates the principle of non use of force which is the basis of international law”.
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Merry Christmas from Christ’s Chapel, Dulwich.
December 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Merry Christmas from Christ’s Chapel, Dulwich.
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As the piece reflects, this has been a year when those with the most vocal anti-asylum views were visible & vocal. Thousands of those v sympathetic to asylum seekers & refugees are part of a quiet movement seeking to play a practical part in welcoming asylum seekers & refugees around the country
December 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
As the piece reflects, this has been a year when those with the most vocal anti-asylum views were visible & vocal. Thousands of those v sympathetic to asylum seekers & refugees are part of a quiet movement seeking to play a practical part in welcoming asylum seekers & refugees around the country
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A sixth of public - 10 million - report being very sympathetic to people crossing the Channel in boats. Up to half have a fair amount of sympathy. A broad majority want to play our part protecting refugees in a better managed way. Contact between refugees & local people should be part of that
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
A sixth of public - 10 million - report being very sympathetic to people crossing the Channel in boats. Up to half have a fair amount of sympathy. A broad majority want to play our part protecting refugees in a better managed way. Contact between refugees & local people should be part of that
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Wonderful article, just lovely.
I've been aware for a while of the work by faith and other community groups to support people seeking asylum. So I asked the @refugeecouncil.bsky.social where there was really vigorous community support. They said Northallerton. Here's what I found when I went there: as.ft.com/r/b3449fbd-3...
‘A place of welcome’: Yorkshire town rallies round to help asylum seekers
[FREE TO READ] Churches and community groups in Northallerton provide food, clothing and company for refugee families
as.ft.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Wonderful article, just lovely.
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Pitch perfect, sadly.
Wednesday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/peter-brooke...
December 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Pitch perfect, sadly.
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We are nearing the darkest day of all. No, we are not referring to the state of the English Test team, but rather the lack of daylight in Iceland. On 21st December, the sun will rise at 11:22 and set at 15:29. Then, everything gets brighter, and our cricket season begins in May.
December 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
We are nearing the darkest day of all. No, we are not referring to the state of the English Test team, but rather the lack of daylight in Iceland. On 21st December, the sun will rise at 11:22 and set at 15:29. Then, everything gets brighter, and our cricket season begins in May.
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Can't think of a stronger endorsement for Erasmus.
December 19, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Can't think of a stronger endorsement for Erasmus.
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Utter guff from the Home Office discussing claiming asylum. “We have become the destination of choice in Europe”.
I mean, that country would be at the top of the graph. *checks graph* Oh!
More Farage is right, don’t vote Farage!
No.
Farage is a lying racist with no concern for the UK.
I mean, that country would be at the top of the graph. *checks graph* Oh!
More Farage is right, don’t vote Farage!
No.
Farage is a lying racist with no concern for the UK.
If ministers want to publish the assertion - "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world" - they should be able to say what they think that means
I hope that demonstrably untrue claim will now be retired
I hope that demonstrably untrue claim will now be retired
December 13, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Utter guff from the Home Office discussing claiming asylum. “We have become the destination of choice in Europe”.
I mean, that country would be at the top of the graph. *checks graph* Oh!
More Farage is right, don’t vote Farage!
No.
Farage is a lying racist with no concern for the UK.
I mean, that country would be at the top of the graph. *checks graph* Oh!
More Farage is right, don’t vote Farage!
No.
Farage is a lying racist with no concern for the UK.
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“If [economic] growth was actually your priority, you would not be doing this,” said Jonathan Portes, a professor at King’s College London.
December 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
“If [economic] growth was actually your priority, you would not be doing this,” said Jonathan Portes, a professor at King’s College London.
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Really appreciate the clarity of the president saying black people are ruining the country and this entire room of groveling empty suits saying nothing bsky.app/profile/just...
Trump, continued: "What the Somalian people have done to Minnesota is not even believable. It’s not even believable. And a lot of it starts with the governor. A lot of it starts with Barack HUSSEIN Obama, because that’s when people started coming in... They want to kiss our country good night."
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Really appreciate the clarity of the president saying black people are ruining the country and this entire room of groveling empty suits saying nothing bsky.app/profile/just...
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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Always a Borough of Sanctuary
Southwark Council and local organisations are today standing together and urging the Government to rethink its new asylum proposals
Read the full statement www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/al...
Southwark Council and local organisations are today standing together and urging the Government to rethink its new asylum proposals
Read the full statement www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/al...
November 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Always a Borough of Sanctuary
Southwark Council and local organisations are today standing together and urging the Government to rethink its new asylum proposals
Read the full statement www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/al...
Southwark Council and local organisations are today standing together and urging the Government to rethink its new asylum proposals
Read the full statement www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/al...
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The government’s decision to halve the time limit for refugees to leave Home Office accommodation is driving people into homelessness and exploitation, according to migrant rights campaigners and homelessness charities
By me, for @theleaduk.bsky.social national.thelead.uk/p/new-asylum...
By me, for @theleaduk.bsky.social national.thelead.uk/p/new-asylum...
New asylum policies making homeless refugees “targets for the far right”
Labour’s abrupt return to the 28-day move-on period is pushing vulnerable people into rough sleeping and exposing them to fraud and abuse.
national.thelead.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The government’s decision to halve the time limit for refugees to leave Home Office accommodation is driving people into homelessness and exploitation, according to migrant rights campaigners and homelessness charities
By me, for @theleaduk.bsky.social national.thelead.uk/p/new-asylum...
By me, for @theleaduk.bsky.social national.thelead.uk/p/new-asylum...
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It is so obvious...and the place I volunteer at is bracing itself.
5 weeks for a UC claim to be paid, so even if you apply on day 1, which most people don't, you are left without money.
28 days to get a bank account, Evisa, UC, and the small matter of somewhere to live.. 56 days was just enough
5 weeks for a UC claim to be paid, so even if you apply on day 1, which most people don't, you are left without money.
28 days to get a bank account, Evisa, UC, and the small matter of somewhere to live.. 56 days was just enough
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It is so obvious...and the place I volunteer at is bracing itself.
5 weeks for a UC claim to be paid, so even if you apply on day 1, which most people don't, you are left without money.
28 days to get a bank account, Evisa, UC, and the small matter of somewhere to live.. 56 days was just enough
5 weeks for a UC claim to be paid, so even if you apply on day 1, which most people don't, you are left without money.
28 days to get a bank account, Evisa, UC, and the small matter of somewhere to live.. 56 days was just enough
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1