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Pete Fraser @petefrasermusic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In the movie version of this, after Piddington runs out of food water and money as a result of leaving the UK, the residents apply for asylum and end up housed in a military base, with HILARIOUS consequences. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Piddington in Oxfordshire votes to leave UK over asylum plans

Piddington residents voted over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Solidarity with this Piddington resident ♥️✊ #Newsnight

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Only one clear strong voice against racism and xenophobia swirling around Piddington #Newsnight I hope she's ok, Othered in her own home for being decent

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Both sides very difficult to like here, but after Bruno’s hysterics you’ve got to favour Citeh. #MNUMCI I’ve probably jinxed it now.

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Robert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 08/09/2026

On Andy Burnham's sudden bout of shyness. thecritic.co.uk/sanc...

The close of his statement was an appeal to our better natures. If we were going to ask Israelis and Palestinians to live side-by-side, he said, Britain also had to be a place where “people of all faiths and none have a right to live without prejudice or fear.” Listening to him was Andy Burnham, who has been strangely absent from our public debate for the last few days. In August, we couldn’t move for social media clips from the prime minister, standing on a ladder to discuss his first job, or sitting in a pub to rate bar snacks. But faced with masked thugs trying to shut down British ports over the weekend, Burnham seems to have lost the password for his phone. For a decade now, Britain has had a series of leaders apparently paralysed by the fear that if they say that racism is bad, they’ll be voted out. It would be nice to get one who had a slightly higher opinion of us.

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Jonathan Pie @jonathanpienews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Green selection argument: do you want someone with a genuine interest in the area, or someone who arrived five minutes ago with a ring light and a truckload of leaflets? The Green Party is eating itself. Organic, vegan, and locally sourced...

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Adrian Littlejohn @yorksfella59.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I am bloody proud to be an #RNLI supporter and member! These brilliant men and women have quite enough to cope with without being harassed by the scum of the earth. Their only concern is to help people in danger at sea - not check passports first! Which is how it should be. Please RT if you agree🙏

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Sean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 07/09/2026

Astonishing to hear people say they'd rather asylum seekers drowned than be saved by the RNLI. Next comes letting people die in burning hostels rather than be saved by the fire brigade and letting people get kicked to death in the street rather than be saved by the Police. Don't platform this hate.

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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I want the Prime Minister to look into a TV camera and say the RNLI are heroes, that we do not change policy by street violence in this country, and that he expects any criminal action to face the full force of the law. That's it. That's all he has to do.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

@bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social Lamentable coverage of the fascist thuggery which infected Dover and Portsmouth at the weekend. Platforming the criminal Danny Tommo without challenge, vox popping ignorant locals without balance, treating it like it was the expression of ‘legitimate concerns.’ Awful

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This is why I spend every waking hour - last night until 6am - doing this podcast. Because every click, every follow, subscription, and reply, is proof that we are not the only sane people left, looking on and asking, WHY IS EVERYONE TREATING THIS AS IF IT IS NORMAL? bsky.app/profile/quie...

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

A man who's not even an MP declares himself Shadow Home Sec, another resigns from a Great Office of State he's never held, two men with zero standing to represent UK and France sign a treaty and instead of exposing this bizarre festival of delusion media is praising their reenactment costumes. WTAF

Dear Nigel,
5 September 2026
MY COMMITMENT
At Reform UK's conference today, I have publicly committed to increasing the tax-free Personal Allowance to £15,000, in my first Budget called within the first 100 days of a Reform government.
This change would cut taxes for 40 million British taxpayers.
It would take 2.9 million people out of income tax altogether. It would ensure that the State Pension was not taxed.
It would be worth almost £1000 to an average working couple.
It would form the centerpiece of a new bargain with British workers; a new bargain that puts them first, and ahead of welfare cheats, foreign nations, and the bloated civil service.
MY OFFER OF RESIGNATION
This isn't an aspiration, nor is it an aim. It is a promise. It is a promise I made to thousands of party members in Birmingham and millions of voters across the country live and on camera. And it is a promise I plan to keер.
If I do not deliver it, I should not remain Chancellor. Please consider this my letter of resignation.
failing to The British people are sick and tired of Chancellors and Governments deliver on their promises. In business, those who fail to deliver are sacked, not given honours. Reform, as a party of successful businesspeople, will bring that culture to Westminster. The British people deserve accountability and, with you as Prime Minister, they will get it.
Britain is broken. Britain needs Reform. And we must deliver.
Yours sincerely,
Robert Jennick.
Robert Jenrick MP

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Things looking pretty grim in Sachsen-Anhalt. AfD on course for 44% of the vote. The only hope now is that the other parties can work together to keep them out of power. Not a strong hope, tbh.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Good day out at the Albion. The usual pre-match beers and good company, an absorbing if not high quality game, a win, and a nice couple of pints afterwards. Nice day, great company. Bostin.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

‘Protesters,’ my arse. Fascist thugs, pure & simple. Will the BBC ever wake up?

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Fascinating interview - and contains a video of that brilliant ‘Paul Nuttalls of UKIPS’ routine. Ten minutes of comedy genius.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Seems to have been a bizarre day at the #vuelta. On paper an ‘easy’ day, yet lots of crashes, including Pogačar, who was badly hurt and has had to abandon. More carnage in the sprint finish, too. All to play for now, I guess.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Bad luck Baggies. No disgrace to lose 3-2 to them. #wba #carabaocup

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs can only be brought to you by the generosity of monthly Patreon supporters. Some have been known to say you haven’t heard the main podcast without listening to the accompanying bonus episodes - and they’d be right! For the full shabang, sign up today.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The PA at the Albion is painfully loud. Turn it down, ffs

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Hardeep Matharu @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Jason Arday's death will/has quickly become about 'the media shouldn't be censored' & 'journalists shouldn't be condemned'. The discussion that should be had is why journalism can't calmy reflect & scrutinise itself. It's about the culture. The water we swim in. The knee-jerk response confirms this.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

It’s time the government acted on this. Taxing larger & heavier cars more, given the additional damage they cause, would be a welcome start.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Ah, that’s terrible. And the people and organisations who relentlessly pursued and denigrated him will avoid any accountability. Awful. RIP Prof Arday.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

That Ingerbrigtsen is some racer. Brilliant finish, when most people had written him off. #europeanathleicschampionships

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Quite enjoying this Paul Heaton retrospective on BBC2.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Anyroad. Nice piece on Gardeners’ World about the Smethwick allotments just now. All about the Sikh/Punjabi community’s excellent use of the resource. Bostin

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Sam Wilson @samwilson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Glad to see this from my former archdeacon, the Bishop of Thetford.

A Statement from the Bishop of Thetford
I was saddened to see the scenes of unrest and intimidation on the streets of Thetford. What we have witnessed is indefensible and deeply distressing. My prayers are with everyone who has been affected, especially those who have felt afraid in their own homes, and with the police and emergency services who are keeping us all safe.
The challenges facing our communities are complex and different voices should be heard, but there is no place for this sort of action. Every person is made in the image of God and worthy of dignity and respect and we need to work together for the peace and flourishing of all.
Thetford has a proud history of welcoming strangers and the diversity of the town today reflects a long story of integration. My prayer is that this can be rediscovered and celebrated to build a strong society of support and cohesion. That is what our churches are doing as they live out Jesus' call to love our neighbour.
I would simply ask everyone to join with me in praying for the peace and prosperity of Thetford and especially for those now living in fear.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This is great, especially if you like The Divine Comedy, and want to see Farage humiliated.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A brilliant response to Clarkson’s nasty little admonition. Great detail , well worth reading. Personally, I would have been tempted to just tell Clarkson, ‘fuck off, you grifting twat.’

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Lamentably amateurish commentary on the #commonwealthgames #athletics from the TNT team. You really miss the BBC on occasions like these.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Was this a good #TourdeFrance? On one level, seeing Pog pretty much wrap it up in the first week was disappointing. But there were so many great stories, great stage finishes, and then that finale tonight. It’s still one of the greatest sporting events on the planet, in my opinion.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Van der Poel you beauty! What a race!

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Lee Savage @leesavage.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Kevin Keegan: he hated fascists

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Why on earth are #skynews asking Jenrick for his views on Burnham? Giving Reform free airtime. Is there really no one else they can find to fill the bulletin? Really poor.

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

What's great about VAR is that it makes the matchday experience worse while we still have clear and obvious errors.

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Beestonbaggie @beestonbaggie.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Spain are incredibly competent at keeping the ball, but their basic game plan is to suffocate the life out of their opposition, and, consequently, the game. They don’t have much of a cutting edge. Argentina, while scruffy, negative and often underhand, won’t lie down. Result: boring game.

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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 19/07/2026

2/ This essential read lays out the story of how Carole has been tracking Nigel Farage since Brexit, how our institutions – including the media – went missing in action, and how being personally sued seemed to have a chilling effect on further scrutiny www.thenerve.news/p/nigel-fara...

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Farage, the money launderer and me: a decade of denial

The Reform leader’s relationship with the UK media has enabled him to operate with impunity for years. This past fortnight, that impunity finally appeared to be coming to an end. Carole Cadwalladr, wh...

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