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by Andrew Scott — Reposted by Leigh Sparks, Derek Edwards

ottoenglish.bsky.social
So you've got a Canadian "journalist" covering the trial of an Irish citizen, who lives in Spain and whose costs are being covered by a South African born migrant living in the United States.

Break out the flags lads....
a man in a blue shirt is standing in front of a door with the words " england " on it
ALT: a man in a blue shirt is standing in front of a door with the words " england " on it
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by Leigh Sparks

by Leigh Sparks

sparksstirling.bsky.social
ICYMI: I recently took part in a podcast on Green Shield Stamps. Yes, I remember them and sticking them into books, so not just an academic interest

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Green Shield Stamps and Richard Tompkins
Image of a Green Shield Stamps Catalogue from the podcast site ” A Long Time in Finance” Out of the blue in the summer, I had a call from Jonathan Ford, an ex FT business journalis…
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

carolecadwalla.bsky.social
Kudos to ⁦‪@mehdirhasan‬⁩.

Not only did he invite me on his show in 2018 to talk about my investigation into Farage’s funders (no UK channel ever did).

But he also asked a former colleague of Nathan Gill’s in the EU parliament whether UKIP had ever taken Russian bribes 🔥
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

theonlypeterkay.bsky.social
There’s a task that shouldn’t be left to @bylinetimes.bsky.social alone: The fourth estate has a job to do in defence of freedom and democracy. Are they too keen to report on the chaos of a Reform government (until that time when mass deportations and arrest of “dissidents” begins?) Too late then.
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by Leigh Sparks

by Leigh Sparks

sparksstirling.bsky.social
My post this morning (13th Oct) about my appearance on the podcast "A long time in finance" talking about Green Shield Stamps

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Green Shield Stamps and Richard Tompkins
Image of a Green Shield Stamps Catalogue from the podcast site ” A Long Time in Finance” Out of the blue in the summer, I had a call from Jonathan Ford, an ex FT business journalis…
stirlingretail.com

by Leigh Sparks

sparksstirling.bsky.social
Green Shield Stamps and Richard Tompkins

Image of a Green Shield Stamps Catalogue from the podcast site " A Long Time in Finance" Out of the blue in the summer, I had a call from Jonathan Ford, an ex FT business journalist and co-host (with Neil Collins) of a podcast called ‘A Long Time in…
Green Shield Stamps and Richard Tompkins
Image of a Green Shield Stamps Catalogue from the podcast site " A Long Time in Finance" Out of the blue in the summer, I had a call from Jonathan Ford, an ex FT business journalist and co-host (with Neil Collins) of a podcast called ‘A Long Time in Finance’. He had seen some of the things that I had written and posted about Argos and wondered if I might be interested or had the knowledge to help with a podcast on…
stirlingretail.com
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks, Mark Priestley, Colin Woodard , and 1 more

davidcorn.bsky.social
Trump cites a murderous war criminal to attack the Nobel Peace Prize committee’s decision. Truly absurd and disturbing. And narcissism of a pathological degree.
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

theonlypeterkay.bsky.social
In any normally functioning democracy, Farage’s political career would now be over. You would have to invoke unbelievable levels of naivety and stupidity for Farage to dodge this one - and sadly for him such qualities are not on the person specification for the job of Prime Minister.
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by Leigh Sparks

sparksstirling.bsky.social
Remember where I was watching it, and then last year finally visited the excellent museum.
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

neilretail.com
🇬🇧 Liberty at 150: 'We don’t follow any of the rules of retail'
Liberty at 150: 'We don’t follow any of the rules of retail'
As luxury department store Liberty celebrates 150 years, Drapers hears from CEO Adil Mehboob-Khan about how the heritage business is readying itself for the future.
www.drapersonline.com
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by Mark Priestley — Reposted by Leigh Sparks

markrpriestley.bsky.social
This article clearly illustrates why the government should be prosecuting the individuals who enabled and benefited from this wholesale corruption, including the politicians who facilitated it

www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Will UK taxpayers get their £122m back from PPE Medpro?
The high court told the company linked to Michelle Mone to pay up over the supply of defective gowns, but there appears no clear route to reclaim the funds
www.theguardian.com
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks, Tim Bale

bylinetimes.bsky.social
🔴UPDATE 🔴

'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Pro-Russian Sympathies Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny

Insiders have told @bylinetimes.bsky.social it is ‘inconceivable’ the Reform Leader did not know about Gill’s pro-Russian statements

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'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Pro-Russian Sympathies Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny
Insiders have told Byline Times, it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about Gill's pro Russian statements
bylinetimes.com
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks, Patrick Dunleavy, Tim Bale , and 1 more

peterjukes.bsky.social
Same day. Same plenary session. Same visit to Gill’s office. Same Farage, Same Gill, same wife of sanctioned pro Russian agent.

Six days after the first bribery charge
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

scotnational.bsky.social
A new independent music shop is set to open its doors in Dunfermline next week
New independent music shop to open in Dunfermline
www.thenational.scot
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

claynobles.bsky.social
BREAKING: US voters heads explode with rage as Pete Hegseth makes the jaw-dropping announcement that Qatar will build an air force facility in Idaho and station their fighter planes on U.S. soil.

The Qataris bribed Trump with a private jet and now he's paying them back tenfold.
#Corruption
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

peterjukes.bsky.social
Farage on Gill and Pro Russian media bribes” I told him not to go. He defied me and went. I was completely unaware of any statements that he made."

Farage with pro Russian media (and wife of briber) on the day Gill made his statements in 2018
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks, Richard S.J. Tol, David R. Miller , and 4 more

reverendjesus.com
Blessed are the frogs, for they keep making authoritarians look incredibly stupid
Three persons in inflatable frog costumes. One of them is holding a nicely painted sign with two little cartoon frogs holding hands, below the text "FROGS TOGETHER STRONG"
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks, Steve Peers, Andrew Scott , and 1 more

joybe.bsky.social
The Nathan Gill scandal should be huge news so why has the British media been mainly silent about it? (I think we know 🤔)
Here's Fiona Bruce shutting down any mention & acting like the audience aren't interested.
#bbqt
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

gwladrugby.bsky.social
You can dismiss the views of over 1000 people who've been invested in Welsh rugby for over 25 years if you like. We happen to think they're worth listening to.
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

gwladrugby.bsky.social
As we wait for the WRU to update us on the outcome of Wednesday's board meeting, some thoughts on Model C (the latest flavour of the month) and how the WRU has deliberately narrowed the parameters of the debate to suit their own agenda rather than what is best for Welsh rugby 🧵
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

Reposted by Leigh Sparks

Reposted by Leigh Sparks, John Foot

reformexposed.bsky.social
Reform UK in the dock ⚖

9th October Andy Osborn.
14th October Neil Stevens, Tony Stevens, and Rob Sheridan.
15th October Sarah White.
21st November Nathan Gill.
16th December Mandy Clare.
22nd May 2026 Daniel Taylor.

Under investigation:
Joseph Boam.
Lee Duffy.
George Cottrell.

#ReformInTheDock
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

gwladrugby.bsky.social
So pleased that the Welsh media are living up to their reputation for steadfastly refusing to scrutinise the WRU in any meaningful way
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks, Patrick Dunleavy, Steve Peers , and 6 more

adambienkov.bsky.social
"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.

Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks, Joanna Bryson, Anna O. Law , and 24 more

keithwdickinson.bsky.social
Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
theverge.com
The Verge @theverge.com · May 26
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

joshgardner.bsky.social
Cheers to @gwladrugby.bsky.social for joining me for this week's @bloodandmud.bsky.social.

You think I spend too much time talking about how shit Welsh rugby is usually? Brothers and sisters, strap in.

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Reposted by Leigh Sparks

bladeofthes.bsky.social
Conservative MP Mel Stride claims PIP benefit is thousands of pounds per month.

No it is an absolute maximum of £720 a month, and most people only get £250 or less.

Meanwhile he claims £1,250 a month in rent on his expenses

Lying, thieving b******
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