Rob Taylor
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Just someone who cares about democracy
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UK Politics
90 per cent of Reform supporting comments on social media are bots
Exclusive: Analysis of
649 pro-Reform UK comments in 2025 on social media found that 65 were from real people, while the rest were fake bot accounts used to make their support appear higher than it actually is.
90 per cent of Reform supporting comments on social media are bots
Exclusive: Analysis of
649 pro-Reform UK comments in 2025 on social media found that 65 were from real people, while the rest were fake bot accounts used to make their support appear higher than it actually is.
February 1, 2026 at 11:40 PM
UK Politics
90 per cent of Reform supporting comments on social media are bots
Exclusive: Analysis of
649 pro-Reform UK comments in 2025 on social media found that 65 were from real people, while the rest were fake bot accounts used to make their support appear higher than it actually is.
90 per cent of Reform supporting comments on social media are bots
Exclusive: Analysis of
649 pro-Reform UK comments in 2025 on social media found that 65 were from real people, while the rest were fake bot accounts used to make their support appear higher than it actually is.
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There was no “energy truce”. Fascist Russia refrained from attacking Kyiv for 3 days to give the impression of a truce (Kyiv gets in the news more than other places). Meanwhile, it attacked gas infrastructure & energy logistics elsewhere.
The “truce” was a ruse to hoodwink Trump.
The “truce” was a ruse to hoodwink Trump.
February 2, 2026 at 10:02 AM
There was no “energy truce”. Fascist Russia refrained from attacking Kyiv for 3 days to give the impression of a truce (Kyiv gets in the news more than other places). Meanwhile, it attacked gas infrastructure & energy logistics elsewhere.
The “truce” was a ruse to hoodwink Trump.
The “truce” was a ruse to hoodwink Trump.
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The GOP doesn't want a rule that ICE can't wear masks for fear of doxxing. If the agents weren't acting like absolute Gestapo thugs, it wouldn't be a problem.
February 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The GOP doesn't want a rule that ICE can't wear masks for fear of doxxing. If the agents weren't acting like absolute Gestapo thugs, it wouldn't be a problem.
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“The main event is this: the world is building optionality away from U.S. policy and platform dependence. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it — because it’s showing up in procurement decisions, supply chains, defense budgets, and capital flows”
Europe just started building a ‘kill switch’ for U.S. tech — and the market isn’t priced for it, says this strategist — MarketWatch
Zoom and Microsoft are among those companies that could lose business, says Matthew Tuttle
apple.news
February 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM
“The main event is this: the world is building optionality away from U.S. policy and platform dependence. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it — because it’s showing up in procurement decisions, supply chains, defense budgets, and capital flows”
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Last night, GOP Senator Rand Paul went on national TV to flatly reject DHS's lies about the Pretti execution:
"My advice to [DHS], if they're watching:
If you come into [our hearing] and try to justify that [Pretti] was assaulting a police officer, that cannot be acceptable."
"My advice to [DHS], if they're watching:
If you come into [our hearing] and try to justify that [Pretti] was assaulting a police officer, that cannot be acceptable."
February 2, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Last night, GOP Senator Rand Paul went on national TV to flatly reject DHS's lies about the Pretti execution:
"My advice to [DHS], if they're watching:
If you come into [our hearing] and try to justify that [Pretti] was assaulting a police officer, that cannot be acceptable."
"My advice to [DHS], if they're watching:
If you come into [our hearing] and try to justify that [Pretti] was assaulting a police officer, that cannot be acceptable."
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Me:
“What about the fact that Trump was found guilty in a civil court for sexual abuse…was that not enough for you to withdraw your support?”
Now listen to the response from Andrea Jenkyns of the Reform Party…
“What about the fact that Trump was found guilty in a civil court for sexual abuse…was that not enough for you to withdraw your support?”
Now listen to the response from Andrea Jenkyns of the Reform Party…
February 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Me:
“What about the fact that Trump was found guilty in a civil court for sexual abuse…was that not enough for you to withdraw your support?”
Now listen to the response from Andrea Jenkyns of the Reform Party…
“What about the fact that Trump was found guilty in a civil court for sexual abuse…was that not enough for you to withdraw your support?”
Now listen to the response from Andrea Jenkyns of the Reform Party…
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W.H.A.T. A. B.U.R.N.!
The city of Minneapolis and its residents were formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
The city of Minneapolis and its residents were formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
February 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM
W.H.A.T. A. B.U.R.N.!
The city of Minneapolis and its residents were formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
The city of Minneapolis and its residents were formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
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NEW: Emily Thornberry, Labour chair of foreign affairs committee, says police should investigate emails.
"Surely this is not a matter of whether Mandelson should be in the Lords [but]... of whether the police should be involved."
SNP, Lib Dems and PC have all already called for police involvement
"Surely this is not a matter of whether Mandelson should be in the Lords [but]... of whether the police should be involved."
SNP, Lib Dems and PC have all already called for police involvement
February 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
NEW: Emily Thornberry, Labour chair of foreign affairs committee, says police should investigate emails.
"Surely this is not a matter of whether Mandelson should be in the Lords [but]... of whether the police should be involved."
SNP, Lib Dems and PC have all already called for police involvement
"Surely this is not a matter of whether Mandelson should be in the Lords [but]... of whether the police should be involved."
SNP, Lib Dems and PC have all already called for police involvement
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It's rare to see how lobbyists operate. But the Epstein-Mandelson correspondence shows us what happens all the time: plutocrats and government ministers conspiring against the public interest. This is why all lobbying should be in the public domain, but despite Labour and Con promises, it's not. 🧵
February 2, 2026 at 8:20 AM
It's rare to see how lobbyists operate. But the Epstein-Mandelson correspondence shows us what happens all the time: plutocrats and government ministers conspiring against the public interest. This is why all lobbying should be in the public domain, but despite Labour and Con promises, it's not. 🧵
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FWIW - we know about Epstein backing Trump - but what about Brexit? Some preliminary analysis of his comments on the EU Ref in 2016
February 2, 2026 at 2:07 PM
FWIW - we know about Epstein backing Trump - but what about Brexit? Some preliminary analysis of his comments on the EU Ref in 2016
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A reminder that Reform's candidate for Gorton and Denton, Matt Goodwin, has still not explained what he meant by this claim that developments in genetic science will make younger generations more right wing as they understand the "inherent differences" between different groups
February 2, 2026 at 9:53 AM
A reminder that Reform's candidate for Gorton and Denton, Matt Goodwin, has still not explained what he meant by this claim that developments in genetic science will make younger generations more right wing as they understand the "inherent differences" between different groups
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Soooo, tell me how you feel about the Trumps getting richer while the rest of us get poorer.
February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Soooo, tell me how you feel about the Trumps getting richer while the rest of us get poorer.
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In between all the fascism, it's also a MASSIVE crime wave.
February 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
In between all the fascism, it's also a MASSIVE crime wave.
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The GOP is okay with violence as long as they're the ones holding the gun.
February 2, 2026 at 1:15 AM
The GOP is okay with violence as long as they're the ones holding the gun.
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This is such good news. But please don’t slip back into the stupor of assuming that we’re just going to be able to vote our way out of this at this point.
Keep fighting in all your little and big ways.
Keep fighting in all your little and big ways.
February 1, 2026 at 9:22 AM
This is such good news. But please don’t slip back into the stupor of assuming that we’re just going to be able to vote our way out of this at this point.
Keep fighting in all your little and big ways.
Keep fighting in all your little and big ways.
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Gorton and Denton just got a lot more interesting.
Nick Buckley (ex-Reform) ran as an independent for Manchester mayor in 2024 and came 3rd, pushing Reform into 4th place.
Nick Buckley (ex-Reform) ran as an independent for Manchester mayor in 2024 and came 3rd, pushing Reform into 4th place.
February 1, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Gorton and Denton just got a lot more interesting.
Nick Buckley (ex-Reform) ran as an independent for Manchester mayor in 2024 and came 3rd, pushing Reform into 4th place.
Nick Buckley (ex-Reform) ran as an independent for Manchester mayor in 2024 and came 3rd, pushing Reform into 4th place.
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Such blatant corruption — which the media will, of course, totally ignore.
February 1, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Such blatant corruption — which the media will, of course, totally ignore.
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I’m sorry but I don’t think Presidents should be able to sue the federal government.
February 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I’m sorry but I don’t think Presidents should be able to sue the federal government.
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No legitimate government would allow what is taking place in the US.
We need to really get serious about removals.
They're ignoring the constitution, the very most important duty they have is to uphold and protect it.
Crimes against humanity, harming the innocent.
How do you justify that?!
We need to really get serious about removals.
They're ignoring the constitution, the very most important duty they have is to uphold and protect it.
Crimes against humanity, harming the innocent.
How do you justify that?!
February 1, 2026 at 12:07 PM
No legitimate government would allow what is taking place in the US.
We need to really get serious about removals.
They're ignoring the constitution, the very most important duty they have is to uphold and protect it.
Crimes against humanity, harming the innocent.
How do you justify that?!
We need to really get serious about removals.
They're ignoring the constitution, the very most important duty they have is to uphold and protect it.
Crimes against humanity, harming the innocent.
How do you justify that?!
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Save America
How do we stop trump?
One of 2 ways and one of them is to take back the House and Senate then Impeach him.
This means we have to all vote in the midterms and even if it is by person at the voting stations
How do we stop trump?
One of 2 ways and one of them is to take back the House and Senate then Impeach him.
This means we have to all vote in the midterms and even if it is by person at the voting stations
February 1, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Save America
How do we stop trump?
One of 2 ways and one of them is to take back the House and Senate then Impeach him.
This means we have to all vote in the midterms and even if it is by person at the voting stations
How do we stop trump?
One of 2 ways and one of them is to take back the House and Senate then Impeach him.
This means we have to all vote in the midterms and even if it is by person at the voting stations
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Texas Senate District 9 over the years ⬇️
2022 ➡️ 🔴 Republican wins by 20 points
2024 ➡️ 🔴 Trump wins by 17 points
2026 ➡️ 🔵 Democrat wins by 14 points
We can compete and win anywhere. But we MUST show up and vote! TEXAS your primaries are on Tuesday, March 3!
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/t...
2022 ➡️ 🔴 Republican wins by 20 points
2024 ➡️ 🔴 Trump wins by 17 points
2026 ➡️ 🔵 Democrat wins by 14 points
We can compete and win anywhere. But we MUST show up and vote! TEXAS your primaries are on Tuesday, March 3!
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/t...
Democrat wins special election for red Texas Senate seat
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
www.texastribune.org
February 1, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Texas Senate District 9 over the years ⬇️
2022 ➡️ 🔴 Republican wins by 20 points
2024 ➡️ 🔴 Trump wins by 17 points
2026 ➡️ 🔵 Democrat wins by 14 points
We can compete and win anywhere. But we MUST show up and vote! TEXAS your primaries are on Tuesday, March 3!
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/t...
2022 ➡️ 🔴 Republican wins by 20 points
2024 ➡️ 🔴 Trump wins by 17 points
2026 ➡️ 🔵 Democrat wins by 14 points
We can compete and win anywhere. But we MUST show up and vote! TEXAS your primaries are on Tuesday, March 3!
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/t...
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Party that doesn’t have a leader, candidates or policies for Wales says it’s going to put Wales first.
Whilst lying that immigration is a devolved issue.
Immigration is not devolved, the Welsh Government has zero say on UK immigration policy.
Reform, Tories & Labour lying constantly at the mo.
Whilst lying that immigration is a devolved issue.
Immigration is not devolved, the Welsh Government has zero say on UK immigration policy.
Reform, Tories & Labour lying constantly at the mo.
February 1, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Party that doesn’t have a leader, candidates or policies for Wales says it’s going to put Wales first.
Whilst lying that immigration is a devolved issue.
Immigration is not devolved, the Welsh Government has zero say on UK immigration policy.
Reform, Tories & Labour lying constantly at the mo.
Whilst lying that immigration is a devolved issue.
Immigration is not devolved, the Welsh Government has zero say on UK immigration policy.
Reform, Tories & Labour lying constantly at the mo.
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I'm not sure which is worse, not having the Epstein files released, or seeing half of them released and watching as the GOP continue to support him.
February 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I'm not sure which is worse, not having the Epstein files released, or seeing half of them released and watching as the GOP continue to support him.