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If you were looking for an exposition of what British values *could* be you could do a lot worse than Ian McKellen wielding Shakespeare like a rapier.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 1:13 PM
If you were looking for an exposition of what British values *could* be you could do a lot worse than Ian McKellen wielding Shakespeare like a rapier.
Attention all news outlets. The Beckhams. I’m not interested.
January 27, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Attention all news outlets. The Beckhams. I’m not interested.
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Farage has the unbelievable nerve to talk at Davos about Britain’s “moral decline”.
This repulsive piece of shit IS Britain’s moral decline. He’s betrayed our country for self-interest, prejudice and greed. Shame on everyone who’s allowed that.
#NeverPM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
This repulsive piece of shit IS Britain’s moral decline. He’s betrayed our country for self-interest, prejudice and greed. Shame on everyone who’s allowed that.
#NeverPM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
World would be a ‘better place’ if US took over Greenland, says Nigel Farage
Reform leader says he agrees ‘strategically’ with Trump but adds that views of Greenlanders must be respected
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Farage has the unbelievable nerve to talk at Davos about Britain’s “moral decline”.
This repulsive piece of shit IS Britain’s moral decline. He’s betrayed our country for self-interest, prejudice and greed. Shame on everyone who’s allowed that.
#NeverPM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
This repulsive piece of shit IS Britain’s moral decline. He’s betrayed our country for self-interest, prejudice and greed. Shame on everyone who’s allowed that.
#NeverPM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Mark Carney has delivered one of the most important speeches of our era. There is a better future waiting for Britain if we dare to follow his example.
inews.co.uk/opinion/trum...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Mark Carney has delivered one of the most important speeches of our era. There is a better future waiting for Britain if we dare to follow his example.
inews.co.uk/opinion/trum...
inews.co.uk/opinion/trum...
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Every single thing the Brexity Right said has been proven 100% wrong, indeed much of it a pack of lies. Everything those of us who warned about the populist Right said has been proved 100% correct. Choose your side.
January 18, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Every single thing the Brexity Right said has been proven 100% wrong, indeed much of it a pack of lies. Everything those of us who warned about the populist Right said has been proved 100% correct. Choose your side.
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[1/6] A reminder: Europe has cards to use against the US. Lots of them.
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
Brussels hold’em: European cards against Trumpian coercion – European Council on Foreign Relations
Faced with an aggressive United States, Europe has more leverage than it realises. Across trade, technology, infrastructure, finance and people-to-people relati
ecfr.eu
January 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
[1/6] A reminder: Europe has cards to use against the US. Lots of them.
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
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Brexit is the toxic epicentre of the political shitshow we now have to endure. It promoted idiocy and deceit, endorsed racism, divided us, made us poorer, weaker, less safe and less sane. It’s belittled the country, killed the Tory party and given birth to Reform.
A relentless klaxon of failure.
A relentless klaxon of failure.
What a gargantuan mess. #Brexit
September 17, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Brexit is the toxic epicentre of the political shitshow we now have to endure. It promoted idiocy and deceit, endorsed racism, divided us, made us poorer, weaker, less safe and less sane. It’s belittled the country, killed the Tory party and given birth to Reform.
A relentless klaxon of failure.
A relentless klaxon of failure.
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It should be simple: people who cheer on violence in the UK can't enrich themselves with British taxpayers’ money.
That means Elon Musk – no government contracts for you, no energy supply license for you.
That means Elon Musk – no government contracts for you, no energy supply license for you.
September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It should be simple: people who cheer on violence in the UK can't enrich themselves with British taxpayers’ money.
That means Elon Musk – no government contracts for you, no energy supply license for you.
That means Elon Musk – no government contracts for you, no energy supply license for you.
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation
Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation
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Unless you oppose right wing extremists now, while they are a minority, there will come a time when their intimidation will mean only the bravest will dare oppose them. All you need to do is be kind to people and treat everyone you meet as a human being www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvyU...
September 8, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Unless you oppose right wing extremists now, while they are a minority, there will come a time when their intimidation will mean only the bravest will dare oppose them. All you need to do is be kind to people and treat everyone you meet as a human being www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvyU...
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This week Nigel Farage learned what he must have long suspected: that there is nothing so disgusting that he can’t say it for fear of being challenged by the Prime Minister. THREAD
August 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This week Nigel Farage learned what he must have long suspected: that there is nothing so disgusting that he can’t say it for fear of being challenged by the Prime Minister. THREAD
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Very succinct WSJ summary of the staggering migration shock that successive Tory governments inflicted on Britain as they tried to mitigate and hide the economic consequences of the Brexit disaster
August 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Very succinct WSJ summary of the staggering migration shock that successive Tory governments inflicted on Britain as they tried to mitigate and hide the economic consequences of the Brexit disaster
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We desperately need to give local authorities the planning powers to stop even more family homes being turned into empty second homes in places like the Lakes and the Dales.
With Parliament returning after the summer recess next week, I will be urging ministers to take action👇
With Parliament returning after the summer recess next week, I will be urging ministers to take action👇
August 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We desperately need to give local authorities the planning powers to stop even more family homes being turned into empty second homes in places like the Lakes and the Dales.
With Parliament returning after the summer recess next week, I will be urging ministers to take action👇
With Parliament returning after the summer recess next week, I will be urging ministers to take action👇
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Nigel Farage and the Reform Party’s Taliban Tax means sending hundreds of millions of taxpayers' money to an oppressive regime that British soldiers fought and died to defeat.
August 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Nigel Farage and the Reform Party’s Taliban Tax means sending hundreds of millions of taxpayers' money to an oppressive regime that British soldiers fought and died to defeat.
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@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
Stop promoting Reform Limited and Farage and Tice et al to the expense of all other political parties in the UK and start being decent unbiased journalists.
Stop promoting Reform Limited and Farage and Tice et al to the expense of all other political parties in the UK and start being decent unbiased journalists.
August 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
Stop promoting Reform Limited and Farage and Tice et al to the expense of all other political parties in the UK and start being decent unbiased journalists.
Stop promoting Reform Limited and Farage and Tice et al to the expense of all other political parties in the UK and start being decent unbiased journalists.
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation
Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
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"Senior Lib Dems are 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 pissed off - they feel the media are so desperate to prove they’re not ignoring Farage that they’re ignoring everyone else.
Why does it appear the biggest third party in decades is being overlooked compared to Reform?
Why does it appear the biggest third party in decades is being overlooked compared to Reform?
August 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"Senior Lib Dems are 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 pissed off - they feel the media are so desperate to prove they’re not ignoring Farage that they’re ignoring everyone else.
Why does it appear the biggest third party in decades is being overlooked compared to Reform?
Why does it appear the biggest third party in decades is being overlooked compared to Reform?
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Arresting 400+ people for the "terrorist" offence of protesting against mass murder while large segments of the right are openly encouraging riots against immigrants is a tale of a very unhappy country and government.
August 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Arresting 400+ people for the "terrorist" offence of protesting against mass murder while large segments of the right are openly encouraging riots against immigrants is a tale of a very unhappy country and government.
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Is there anything much more repulsive than a very wealthy, safe, privileged Tory/Reform MP/commentator targeting deliveroo drivers and asylum-seekers in dismal hotels with their anti-immigrant, racist bile - to whip up civil unrest that they hope to use as their lever into power? No.
August 4, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Is there anything much more repulsive than a very wealthy, safe, privileged Tory/Reform MP/commentator targeting deliveroo drivers and asylum-seekers in dismal hotels with their anti-immigrant, racist bile - to whip up civil unrest that they hope to use as their lever into power? No.
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1. Immediately recognise the State of Palestine.
2. Sanction Netanyahu + Israeli Ministers who advocate for the aid blockade & incite violence against Palestinians.
3. Push for an end to the aid blockade.
4. Stop arms sales to Israel.
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2. Sanction Netanyahu + Israeli Ministers who advocate for the aid blockade & incite violence against Palestinians.
3. Push for an end to the aid blockade.
4. Stop arms sales to Israel.
Continued 👇
July 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
1. Immediately recognise the State of Palestine.
2. Sanction Netanyahu + Israeli Ministers who advocate for the aid blockade & incite violence against Palestinians.
3. Push for an end to the aid blockade.
4. Stop arms sales to Israel.
Continued 👇
2. Sanction Netanyahu + Israeli Ministers who advocate for the aid blockade & incite violence against Palestinians.
3. Push for an end to the aid blockade.
4. Stop arms sales to Israel.
Continued 👇
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Farage is an absent MP, earning a fortune from side grifts. His ‘party’ is in hock to fossil fuel donors. He’s pro Trump, pro austerity (DOGE) and his ‘policies’ are nothing more than ugly populist hogwash that have done real damage to our country.
Would that be so hard to point out #bbclaurak?
Would that be so hard to point out #bbclaurak?
July 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Farage is an absent MP, earning a fortune from side grifts. His ‘party’ is in hock to fossil fuel donors. He’s pro Trump, pro austerity (DOGE) and his ‘policies’ are nothing more than ugly populist hogwash that have done real damage to our country.
Would that be so hard to point out #bbclaurak?
Would that be so hard to point out #bbclaurak?
Here is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will Hayward
June 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Here is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will Hayward
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The NHS is in crisis. We support extra investment to help turn it around, but without fixing social care, no amount of funding will solve the problem.
I urge the Prime Minister to ensure the Spending Review finally delivers for social care and family carers.
I urge the Prime Minister to ensure the Spending Review finally delivers for social care and family carers.
June 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The NHS is in crisis. We support extra investment to help turn it around, but without fixing social care, no amount of funding will solve the problem.
I urge the Prime Minister to ensure the Spending Review finally delivers for social care and family carers.
I urge the Prime Minister to ensure the Spending Review finally delivers for social care and family carers.
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“It’s well-documented and widely accepted how much of a failure Brexit has been. Over the last year, even its most ardent supporters are unable to deny that it has had a disastrous impact on the UK”
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/net...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/net...
May 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
“It’s well-documented and widely accepted how much of a failure Brexit has been. Over the last year, even its most ardent supporters are unable to deny that it has had a disastrous impact on the UK”
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/net...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/net...
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Yesterday, I sent a letter to the Foreign Secretary urging the UK to take stronger action if Israel continues its military assault on Gaza - including a total arms export ban, the recognition of Palestine and sanctions on extremist Israeli ministers.
May 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM