Tracey Briggs
@traceybriggs1.bsky.social
Happy long time dyslexic actor👵🏻 love being part of brilliant stories ❤️ brilliant writers. ❤️ Dancing singing and campaigning. Known for Calendar Girls #DavidPughLtd, BBC Archers. Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/6215-7869-5146
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Tracey Briggs
@traceybriggs1.bsky.social
· Nov 14
BBC Midlands Poem film
4 minutes © Tracey Briggs 2024 Filmed and edited by Sherrie Edgar Location: Mockingbird Cinema, Birmingham Campaign for Regional Broadcasting Midlands Story…
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On the day that BBC Doctors ends on our screens. I'm sharing a poem I wrote about the way the BBC has treated Birmingham and the Midlands region.
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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2014: “I admire Putin as an operator”
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
December 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
2014: “I admire Putin as an operator”
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
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Reform led councils are failing badly and they're losing councillors at about one a week, amazingly our media don't seem remotely interested in this story. They prefer to work themselves into a frenzy of faux outrage because Rachel Reeves didn't take them all into her confidence.
December 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Reform led councils are failing badly and they're losing councillors at about one a week, amazingly our media don't seem remotely interested in this story. They prefer to work themselves into a frenzy of faux outrage because Rachel Reeves didn't take them all into her confidence.
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Draft budget proposals that would see Bristol City Council (BCC) cut its cultural funding by £635,000 over the next three years have been branded “a bad look” for a city “that trades on the arts” by leaders from local creative organisations.
Bristol culture funding cuts risk making the arts ‘a venture for the super rich’ - Arts Professional
Draft budget proposals that would see Bristol City Council (BCC) cut its cultural funding by £635,000 over the next three years have been branded "a bad look"
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Draft budget proposals that would see Bristol City Council (BCC) cut its cultural funding by £635,000 over the next three years have been branded “a bad look” for a city “that trades on the arts” by leaders from local creative organisations.
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Fuck. Me. Backwards.
Reform UK went into Durham Council promising to find huge savings. They have managed to GROW the authority's deficit by over £11m *in the last two months*.
Grimes recommends “serious consideration” to increasing council tax “by the maximum 5%.” ~AA
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Grimes recommends “serious consideration” to increasing council tax “by the maximum 5%.” ~AA
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform cabinet backs £10mn cuts to start filling Durham’s growing black hole
Reform is now learning that running a big council is not as easy as it probably thought
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Fuck. Me. Backwards.
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"There are a thousand and one legitimate reasons why people are on benefits - and many of those people are already working hard to afford to live, or use food banks because they can't afford to feed and heat themselves. As this post says, 'stop judging'!"
via Stevie Burrows
via Stevie Burrows
December 1, 2025 at 9:27 AM
"There are a thousand and one legitimate reasons why people are on benefits - and many of those people are already working hard to afford to live, or use food banks because they can't afford to feed and heat themselves. As this post says, 'stop judging'!"
via Stevie Burrows
via Stevie Burrows
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It is just incredible that the people who always go on about immigration and muslims and sharia law in Britain are the first to promote British immigration into a muslim country with sharia law.
Fury as Nigel Farage ally backs project to get young Brits to move to Dubai
Fury as Nigel Farage ally backs project to get young Brits to move to Dubai
Charlie Mullins has been accused of giving up on Britain after saying he is supporting a project encouraging young people to move to Dubai
www.mirror.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
It is just incredible that the people who always go on about immigration and muslims and sharia law in Britain are the first to promote British immigration into a muslim country with sharia law.
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Did you hear about the National Emergency Briefing? - with the latest evidence showing that the UK must urgently prepare for a cascade of serious societal impacts from the rapidly escalating climate and nature crises.
No? - not surprising as the media barely covered it - www.nebriefing.org
No? - not surprising as the media barely covered it - www.nebriefing.org
This is not the video I had planned to make.
YouTube video by Just Have a Think
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Did you hear about the National Emergency Briefing? - with the latest evidence showing that the UK must urgently prepare for a cascade of serious societal impacts from the rapidly escalating climate and nature crises.
No? - not surprising as the media barely covered it - www.nebriefing.org
No? - not surprising as the media barely covered it - www.nebriefing.org
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Greenwash
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record.
Industry dumps tons of raw sewage in rivers, lakes and seas. Destroys marine life, biodiversity; creates health hazards.
And spineless regulators call them green bonds. Travesty.
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record.
Industry dumps tons of raw sewage in rivers, lakes and seas. Destroys marine life, biodiversity; creates health hazards.
And spineless regulators call them green bonds. Travesty.
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record
River Action says use of issuance tied to environmental benefits is ‘corporate greenwash on steroids’
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Greenwash
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record.
Industry dumps tons of raw sewage in rivers, lakes and seas. Destroys marine life, biodiversity; creates health hazards.
And spineless regulators call them green bonds. Travesty.
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record.
Industry dumps tons of raw sewage in rivers, lakes and seas. Destroys marine life, biodiversity; creates health hazards.
And spineless regulators call them green bonds. Travesty.
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Absolutely right.
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
December 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Absolutely right.
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Our media has become the story. What they decide is newsworthy, what they scream about, who they accuse, who they excuse, who they blame…
They have an agenda entirely of their own. Not one rooted in public interest or national responsibility. But one that is deeply rightwing and undemocratic.
They have an agenda entirely of their own. Not one rooted in public interest or national responsibility. But one that is deeply rightwing and undemocratic.
I must have missed the wall-to-wall coverage of demands for an investigation into Nigel Farage's lies about being a racist
Or about whether he knew Nathan Gill
Or about who bought his house in Frinton
Or about whether he knew Nathan Gill
Or about who bought his house in Frinton
December 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Our media has become the story. What they decide is newsworthy, what they scream about, who they accuse, who they excuse, who they blame…
They have an agenda entirely of their own. Not one rooted in public interest or national responsibility. But one that is deeply rightwing and undemocratic.
They have an agenda entirely of their own. Not one rooted in public interest or national responsibility. But one that is deeply rightwing and undemocratic.
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"UK digital ID plan gets a price tag at last – £1.8B
OBR says the scheme will cost £600M a year with no identified savings"
Hurrah! More pointless wasteful government spaffage. So glad that Labour turned out to be nothing like the Tories.
www.theregister.com/2025/11/28/d...
OBR says the scheme will cost £600M a year with no identified savings"
Hurrah! More pointless wasteful government spaffage. So glad that Labour turned out to be nothing like the Tories.
www.theregister.com/2025/11/28/d...
UK digital ID plan gets a price tag at last – £1.8B
: OBR says the scheme will cost £600M a year with no identified savings
www.theregister.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:15 AM
"UK digital ID plan gets a price tag at last – £1.8B
OBR says the scheme will cost £600M a year with no identified savings"
Hurrah! More pointless wasteful government spaffage. So glad that Labour turned out to be nothing like the Tories.
www.theregister.com/2025/11/28/d...
OBR says the scheme will cost £600M a year with no identified savings"
Hurrah! More pointless wasteful government spaffage. So glad that Labour turned out to be nothing like the Tories.
www.theregister.com/2025/11/28/d...
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Agree or disagree?
November 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Agree or disagree?
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The petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy is at 105.3k. I think it should get a lot more signatures. If you agree please repost, and share the petition as often and as far and wide as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy is at 105.3k. I think it should get a lot more signatures. If you agree please repost, and share the petition as often and as far and wide as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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A probe into Russian interference in British politics really needs to go back at least 10 years.
This KGB agents son, Evgeny, was in the room when Johnson & Gove decided to back Brexit.
4 years later, Johnson gave him a peerage despite advice from MI5.
‘Lord’ Lebedev also owns British newspapers.
This KGB agents son, Evgeny, was in the room when Johnson & Gove decided to back Brexit.
4 years later, Johnson gave him a peerage despite advice from MI5.
‘Lord’ Lebedev also owns British newspapers.
Boris Johnson met Russian oligarch Lebedev without aides - BBC News
The prime minister admits he met Alexander Lebedev, an ex-KGB agent, without officials present.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
A probe into Russian interference in British politics really needs to go back at least 10 years.
This KGB agents son, Evgeny, was in the room when Johnson & Gove decided to back Brexit.
4 years later, Johnson gave him a peerage despite advice from MI5.
‘Lord’ Lebedev also owns British newspapers.
This KGB agents son, Evgeny, was in the room when Johnson & Gove decided to back Brexit.
4 years later, Johnson gave him a peerage despite advice from MI5.
‘Lord’ Lebedev also owns British newspapers.
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In more recent years, I somehow turned myself into a character actor.
I cannot tell you how thrilled I am about that.
A world of possibilities.
I cannot tell you how thrilled I am about that.
A world of possibilities.
November 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
In more recent years, I somehow turned myself into a character actor.
I cannot tell you how thrilled I am about that.
A world of possibilities.
I cannot tell you how thrilled I am about that.
A world of possibilities.
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When will @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social do something about drivers obstructing the tram tracks?
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
November 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
When will @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social do something about drivers obstructing the tram tracks?
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
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90%+ MSM is right wing - owned/controlled by just 3 businesses.
So here's non dom tax dodger millionaire, Viscount Rothermere buying the Torygraph.
Stop liars who make turkeys vote for Christmas.
Entitled rich hate poorer people
Ffs. Keep Britain Farage free
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
So here's non dom tax dodger millionaire, Viscount Rothermere buying the Torygraph.
Stop liars who make turkeys vote for Christmas.
Entitled rich hate poorer people
Ffs. Keep Britain Farage free
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
November 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
90%+ MSM is right wing - owned/controlled by just 3 businesses.
So here's non dom tax dodger millionaire, Viscount Rothermere buying the Torygraph.
Stop liars who make turkeys vote for Christmas.
Entitled rich hate poorer people
Ffs. Keep Britain Farage free
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
So here's non dom tax dodger millionaire, Viscount Rothermere buying the Torygraph.
Stop liars who make turkeys vote for Christmas.
Entitled rich hate poorer people
Ffs. Keep Britain Farage free
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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....and a million plays on the podcast too!
Thanks everyone for the support. Let's keep growing! 💚🙌🏼
Thanks everyone for the support. Let's keep growing! 💚🙌🏼
3.5m views on this across X & Insta.
£200k raised for the local elections.
Oh we are so putting out two episodes of the podcast this week
£200k raised for the local elections.
Oh we are so putting out two episodes of the podcast this week
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
....and a million plays on the podcast too!
Thanks everyone for the support. Let's keep growing! 💚🙌🏼
Thanks everyone for the support. Let's keep growing! 💚🙌🏼
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David Davis said there wouldn't be a single downside to Brexit.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
The Davis Downside Dossier
David Davis famously said there would be no downsides to Brexit only considerable upsides - so we started recording them.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
David Davis said there wouldn't be a single downside to Brexit.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
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If ReformUK get into government next time then we can kiss goodbye to:
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
November 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
If ReformUK get into government next time then we can kiss goodbye to:
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
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The Telegraph admits that Brexit has been a disaster a mere 9 years after the vote.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
November 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Telegraph admits that Brexit has been a disaster a mere 9 years after the vote.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
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People sharing on social media made the petition impossible to ignore. Through shares and reposts, the call for an inquiry into Russian influence became a national demand.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Russian influence petition surges past 100,000 signatures
A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
People sharing on social media made the petition impossible to ignore. Through shares and reposts, the call for an inquiry into Russian influence became a national demand.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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Just because it's reached the 100,000 threshold, doesn't mean anything will happen.
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
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 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Just because it's reached the 100,000 threshold, doesn't mean anything will happen.
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Two final points.
In 2019 Boris Johnson celebrated his General Election Victory with Alexander Lebedev
In 2022, Canada sanctioned Alexander Lebedev for being on of Putin’s inner circle
Just ponder that.
In 2019 Boris Johnson celebrated his General Election Victory with Alexander Lebedev
In 2022, Canada sanctioned Alexander Lebedev for being on of Putin’s inner circle
Just ponder that.
Since we released this @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social documentary two years ago, more information has come to light that Boris Johnson went to this meeting to discuss a 'backchannel' to Putin with Alexander Lebedev, who was working for the Kremlin in Crimea at the time
youtu.be/QkZzN3XHEPY?...
youtu.be/QkZzN3XHEPY?...
Boris Johnson's KGB Links EXPOSED - John Sweeney FULL Documentary
YouTube video by Byline TV
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Two final points.
In 2019 Boris Johnson celebrated his General Election Victory with Alexander Lebedev
In 2022, Canada sanctioned Alexander Lebedev for being on of Putin’s inner circle
Just ponder that.
In 2019 Boris Johnson celebrated his General Election Victory with Alexander Lebedev
In 2022, Canada sanctioned Alexander Lebedev for being on of Putin’s inner circle
Just ponder that.