Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The BBC news report simply says Mr Thomas broadcast a livestream. This seems highly inadequate in quite a lengthy report, leaving out such key details: what he did; the French stating the behaviour was unlawful www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukDozens of migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at seaProtesters had earlier gathered in Gosport after an initial report that the small boat would be brought further west. 927880
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Dear #BBCNews, This is how to report on Trump properly. Treat him as the danger that he is. 000
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Footage appears to show Danny Tommo slashing an RNLI boat 149582308
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Can I play sub-editor for a minute? Let's make it: "Donald Trump is once again incredibly rude to a top reporter for simply doing her job." There -- fixed it. 010
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026That’s a hard agree from me. I am genuinely astonished at the number of otherwise sensible commentators who still discuss his latest wild actions as if they’re within the parameters of the normal policy making process. 28948233
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Just learned that Bonnie Greer has died. I always loved watching her in political debates, speaking so knowledgeably and eloquently with that wonderful voice. I was always so chuffed if she replied to a tweet when I used X - even more so when she followed me. I wish I'd met her. #RIPBonnieGreer 001
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin I Am Incorrigible @imincorrigible.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Have Starmer or anyone in this Labour govt come out and explicitly condemned Farage's white supremacist/great replacement theory hate speech or are they going to continue with their "legitimate concerns" horse shit? 2148
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Reform's Zia Yusuf: “The frontrunner being foisted on Holborn by Labour to replace the former PM in our parliament was born in Somalia. Do you understand what’s happening?” Reform London mayoral candidate, British-Egyptian Laila Cunningham: “I don’t understand what he meant." Yeah, you do, hun... 16635122
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Tony Yates @t0nyyates.bsky.social · 05/09/2026A vacuous, cowardly piece by the BBC here, which does little more than launder into the public domain the lies and excuses of Reform www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukNigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' in foreign donor talksThe Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job. 69762213
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Jonathan Coe @jonathancoe.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Farage's grinning response says it all. Every day Reform and its supporters reveal themselves for who they are and yet the media continues to treat them as just another normal political party. 191166432
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 05/09/2026As gangs of masked men block Dover port, I will just leave this here www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comFive Just Stop Oil activists receive record sentences for planning to block M25Campaigners receive longest ever sentences for non-violent protest after being convicted of conspiracy to cause public nuisance 3923951157
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Reform UK, which promises to "defend free speech" at all costs, has again banned Byline Times from its conference 771400525
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026This is absolutely superb from @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com Worth a couple of minutes of everyone's time, especially MPs. fb.watch/JmylGKzJwT/ 000
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin jhwood.bsky.social @jhwood.bsky.social · 30/08/2026www.notus.org/agencies/tru... Why does each and every thing @sarahkendzior.bsky.social predict come true? It’s impressive how brilliant she is, but a bummer how brilliant she is. Folks ought to read her work.notus.orgTrump’s Quietly Working to Give Part of Yosemite to a Private DeveloperThe National Park Service is under pressure to make an unprecedented deal that cedes a quarter-mile strip of the park. 16226
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 30/08/2026The answer is no - there should not be a referendum. Nothing to do with water. Just because having a referendum to decide standard government policy opens the gates to referendum on almost anything, and most policy matters should be decided by elected representatives. 59120
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026One of the more obscure facts I remember about Dolly Parton is this: just like Star Trek would not exist without Lucille Ball, Buffy would not exist without Dolly Parton. She was a silent producer of the movie and show. That's why Buffy Summers has the same birthday as Dolly: January 19. 234007868
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 25/08/2026From the Empire State Building Observation Deck: Tonight, the Empire State Building tower lights will turn to a pink sparkle at 9:25 to honor the late Dolly Parton. 313662882
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Chris Washington @cwashington.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I keep finding new incredible things about her. 022648
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin FT @fucktheory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Imagine being talented and beautiful and rich and famous and still the most noteworthy thing about you is how good a person you are. 99268116331
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Alistair Barrie @alistairbarrie.com · 25/08/2026THAT is how to live a life. Shine on you beautiful star.theguardian.comDolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes 310815
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Mara Wilson @marawilson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Between this, and the children’s hospital that she funded in Knoxville, that I believe was recently named after her, although she hesitated on that for a long time because she didn’t want the recognition, she has saved countless lives. 233665864
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Remember that at this very moment Greg Abbott is trying to protect the mass deportation agents currently terrorizing Texans and community members all over this country. 34787874303
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 20/08/2026The internet is fucking wild 140962344
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Isn't this ridiculous? www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2026/au... Two sets of fans (Wigan's coming to the Dons and the Dons going to Burton) are likely to have made plans already, particularly if using public transport & booking accommodation. The #EFL should compensate all those monetarily affected.afcwimbledon.co.ukFulham Cup Tie Confirmed, Two League Fixtures RearrangedFulham Cup Tie Confirmed, Two League Fixtures Rearranged 100
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Stop powerful men abusing their power goodlawproject.org/s/e9f2f1goodlawproject.orgStop powerful men abusing their powerWe need to come together and stop powerful institutions protecting abusers. We need to make sure that powerful men don’t get away with sexual abuse.It’s time to put the blame back where it belongs – o... 0135
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Stephen McGann @stephenmcgann.uk · 24/07/2026A true exemplar of the age. That blend of determined mediocrity, sloven narcissism, and a gargantuan self-confidence. We become collectively smaller when those we raise as champions are the least of us. 1116633
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Paul M 🇮🇪🇨🇦🇫🇷🚲🍉 @onebiskuit.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Well fuck me, who’d have thought it, eh? 60% of arrestees at the Henry Nowak protests had been reported for relationship abuse. Just like 41% of those arrested at the Southport disturbances had been reported, and 25% have been reported since, for domestic abuse. (All stats from Guardian reports).theguardian.comMost people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuseExclusive: Hampshire police data reveals 22 of 37 detained had been accused or convicted of intimate partner violence 67238
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Your weekend reminder Nigel Farage wants to - leave the ECHR - repeal the Equality Act - Strip back workers rights - Lift restrictions on exploitative zero-hours contracts - repeal the Renters’ Rights Act PEOPLE OF CLACTON, MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! youtu.be/KxOQRt8PQys?...youtu.beIf UK media actually explained Nigel Farage’s policies to the public no one would be supporting himYouTube video by Peter Stefanovic 49877405
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Today's GB News TV advertisers include *Simplicitycremations *Sky *Tufferman *UnibankTM *Boxt *WeFixLondon *AllClearTravel *EveysPreloved *Madisonandmayfair *GrosvenorMobility *EKOSGroup *Powerjetpro *WhatStores *DrHoVitadora *BridgnorthWindows *RoomesFurniture *GoldReserves *StoneProductions *Dobel 02513
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Today's GB News TV advertisers also include *FasterPropertySolutions *RepairMyKitchen *TheNest *FreedomShowers *LeathersofaCo *Myeasology *QuingoScooters *TonicSurgery *CityMoves *MacinnesWhisky *ManeUK *ReclaimNation *CandlelightUK *Moneyfactscompare *Homestoreinteriors *BurlingtonsLtd 0176
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Dear #TransportForLondon, How can you have plenty of Metropolitan and District Line trains running, but so few Circle Line trains? They run at the same damn level. We’re held up at Aldgate needing to go ONE STOP to get to Tower Hill where, according to your app, the District Line is running fine! 000
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Good. Now uphold the right to choose a jury trial, restore protest rights, and curb mass live facial recognition. The toolkit for tyrants Labour is building is a huge risk to democracy and must be reversed. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comBurnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’Incoming PM will reallocate unspecified resources from unpopular plan to helping with cost of living 18613193
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Superb thread, clearly defining how responsible news services should report on Trump speeches. 000
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026'Patriot News' reporter Chris Atkins (scatatkins.bsky.social) was just kicked out of Liz Truss' CPAC conference for asking the wrong questions. So much for free speech. 711293544
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 17/07/2026"Legend" is a term often applied too quickly to some. In the case of Sir Garry, its attribution was a wholly appropriate! Even though he was SO much more than one over in Swansea, I know we're all going to be watching the video of 6 sixes off dear old Malcolm Nash! #RIPSirGarfield 000
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 17/07/2026I follow @lawyeroyer.com on social media and her posts are truly illuminating. Her testimony here to the US Senate Committee regarding the nominee for Attorney General is quite astonishing. www.facebook.com/share/v/1Hkp...facebook.comFacebook 020
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 13/07/2026So sorry to hear of the death of Sam Neill. This lockdown vignette he did with the great Helena Bonham-Carter (when the other place was still Twitter, I think) was such fun. Enjoy it in his memory. #RIPSamNeill x.com/TwoPaddocks/...x.comSam Neill (@TwoPaddocks) on XHELENA BONHAM CARTER stars in this groundbreaking Cinema Quarantino Production DAS FONE HELL. At vast expense, filmed on two continents over what (seemed like) five years , this profound and heartbrea... 020
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 12/07/2026My old boss, J.M.(Mike) Ramsden, one of the greatest aviation journalists ever, was a staunch supporter of this campaign. Were he still here, I feel sure he’d be backing the upcoming case to the hilt. I, too, wish the campaigners every success. 131
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin County Road Bobblers @cbobblers1878.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Story breaking now about Richard Tice and Reform. 11377196
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Amy Lawrence @amylawrence.bsky.social · 06/07/2026THREE extremely unethical situations at the World Cup require more football stakeholders to challenge wrongs. 1. Banishment of the Somali referee 2. Balogun red card political interference 3. Treatment of Iran team Players/managers/officials/administrators. Pressure on FIFA should be unrelenting. 982682754
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Memo to pretty much (but obviously not quite) everybody in the media… 792045529
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Neat summary of some of Reform's problems by @iandunt.bsky.social (Source: iandunt.substack.com/p/triumph-in...) 1331489
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Today’s independent front page Brexit has been a disaster – it’s time the guilty men felt some shame 1021982726
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Wonderful news that “Sir Kev” really is now Sir Kev! However, the honours committee failed elsewhere in not making Emily Scarratt a Dame. She has already done as much, if not more, for her sport as most other sporting Dames. 000
Bernie Baldwin @berniebaldwin.bsky.social · 10/06/2026I thought the horizontal pinstripes on the new @LeedsUnited home kit by Adidas were awful, but the poor Geordies . . . 000
Reposted by Bernie Baldwin Yorkshire Bylines @yorkshirebylines.co.uk · 06/06/2026Immigration numbers are down: so why is the rage still rising? If the latest immigration and asylum figures tell us anything, it’s that the far-right will never be appeased By Lisa Burton @lisaburton.bsky.socialyorkshirebylines.co.ukImmigration numbers are down: so why is the rage still rising?If the latest immigration and asylum figures tell us anything, it’s that the far-right will never be appeased 21253105
