Reposted by Martin RocheAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 18/09/2026So those £36million 'donations' to Reform UK were actually speculative investments ... "Analysis seen by The Independent reveals the wealthiest crypto investors would get £100million a year in tax relief from Nigel Farage’s party" trib.al/P2B8D6C 50689387
Reposted by Martin RochePeter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 18/09/2026If you think closing an RNLI station is done by people with "legitimate concerns" you really need to give your head a wobble. It's an unforgivable act of thuggery. 351381333
Reposted by Martin RocheRonnie Barbour @ronniebarbour.bsky.social · 06/09/2026#TrumpsAmericatheguardian.comICE given permission to force-feed Cuban hunger striker with gastric tubeExclusive: court orders seen by Guardian show agency given approval to fit Texas detainee with tube without his consent 012
Reposted by Martin RocheFestival of Europe Scotland @festivalofeurope.bsky.social · 05/09/2026How about a Sunday Walk in #Leith? Enjoy the Leith #EuroWalk. A self guided walk developed by a team of volunteers for you to freely enjoy. @eurowalksscotland.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @marklazarowicz.bsky.social 132
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 05/09/2026How convenient. He was clearly listening on the film I saw. Reform mired in scandal at every turn. 010
Reposted by Martin RocheSir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 04/09/2026In light of these new allegations about illegal funding, it is my opinion that Nigel Farage should step down as MP for Clacton. He should then stand again in the by-election and let the people of Clacton decide if he’s guilty or not of breaking electoral law. 😉 1631520404
Reposted by Martin RocheAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Nigel Farage filmed celebrating illegal foreign donations Undercover footage reveals plot to break the law by funnelling offshore funds through a UK donor. Donations funded a series of widely reported polls boosting Reform ahead of the local elections channel4news.substack.com/p/exclusive-... 1082085935
Reposted by Martin RocheJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Good morning from Lake Ontario. ☀️ 516203512903
Reposted by Martin RocheRonnie Barbour @ronniebarbour.bsky.social · 03/09/2026#ReformUKLtdtheguardian.comReform UK gets another £4m from crypto billionaire pardoned by Donald TrumpBen Delo, who was convicted in 2022 for failure to apply anti-money laundering controls, is party’s second biggest donor 023
Reposted by Martin RocheReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Reform UK Conference Ban List Michael Crick Anna Isaac - Guardian Peter Geoghegan - Democracy for Sale Ethan Shone - Open Democracy Isabella Link - Politics UK Ed Campbell - The Nerve Imran Mulla - Middle Eastern Eye Will Hayward - Guardian There’s a reported 50 journalists banned. 124813477
Reposted by Martin RocheLizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has been ordered to pay a court almost £22,600 he received in pro-Russian bribes He was jailed for 10.5 years in November for taking payments for speeches in the European Parliament and appearances on pro-Russian media outlets in 2018 and 2019 1217781
Reposted by Martin Roche⚫️🐦⬛ 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 @theskyisnotblue.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Day 644 of nonstop protests in Georgia. 🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests 📹 David Chkheidze 8610189
Reposted by Martin RocheMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 25/08/2026Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says RFK Jr. offered federal help after two unvaccinated people died from measles, the first U.S. deaths this year. Shapiro declined, saying PA could handle it, and confronted Kennedy, telling him: “There’s real life consequences to spreading misinformation.” 601189895468
Reposted by Martin RocheAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 26/08/2026'They promised more jobs, more trade and more power. Ten years later, Heseltine wants to know where all the boasting went.' "Never have so few done so much damage to so many’: Heseltine demands Johnson, Farage and Gove answer for the Brexit ‘con’" thedailybritain.co.uk/heseltine-br... 28604289
Reposted by Martin RocheRichard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 24/08/2026‘Brexit lies are exposed, the debate is settled… we must rejoin the EU’ – Sadiq Khan www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/sad...thelondoneconomic.com'Brexit lies are exposed, the debate is settled... we must rejoin the EU' - Sadiq KhanThis is searing stuff from Sadiq Khan, and his arguments for the UK to rejoin the EU are as clear and comprehensive as it gets. 616968
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 24/08/2026In the year before the UK left the EU, Scotland’s universities had 20,895 students from EU countries. Last year, there were 8,140 students. MSP Alyn Smith, a former MEP, says the fall in student numbers is another. “disastrous consequence” of Brexit. The Herald, 24th August 010
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 20/07/2026A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...europeanmovement.co.ukOur 5 Asks for Andy BurnhamAndy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future. 010
Reposted by Martin RocheAdil Ray @adilray.bsky.social · 11/06/2026If Muslims or members of the Asian and Black community had set fire to white people’s homes with children running for their lives, do you think we would be discussing legitimate concerns or focussing on who radicalised them and ideological and contributing cultural factors? 14375932372
Reposted by Martin RocheNeil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 04/06/2026‘Farage whistles and his dogs come running to riot: the desecration of the memory of Henry Nowak’ Farage is a dangerous man who know exactly what he’s doing with his words. He is unleashing racial hatred and violence. If he ever takes power he’ll lead Britain to hell In @heraldscotland.bsky.socialheraldscotland.comFarage whistles and the dogs run to riot … and desecrate the memory of Henry NowakThe leader of the Reform Party stands accused of whipping up hate and violence. Our Writer at Large Neil Mackay warns that Nigel Farage is a… 29634223
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 02/06/2026www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...europarl.europa.euBoosting research and innovation in the EU: European research and innovation acts | Think Tank | European ParliamentBoosting research and innovation in the EU: European research and innovation acts 000
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 29/05/2026www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...europarl.europa.euEuropean Youth Capital for 2026: MEPs highlight youth participation in Tromsø | News | European ParliamentMembers from the Committee on Culture and Education visited Tromsø, 2026 European Youth Capital, on 27 and 28 May. 010
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 21/05/2026www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...europarl.europa.euEP Conference of Presidents expresses full solidarity with the Baltic states | News | European ParliamentStatement of the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents in response to Russia’s allegations against Latvia as well as Estonia and Lithuania. 000
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 20/05/2026www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...europarl.europa.eu‘Promoting solidarity within and between generations through decent pensions’ | Upcoming events | Events | Think Tank | European Parliament 000
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euPress cornerHighlights, press releases and speeches 000
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...europarl.europa.euProtecting EU strategic sectors from risky foreign investments | News | European ParliamentOn Tuesday, Parliament approved new EU rules for the screening of foreign investments to prevent security risks. 000
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 18/05/2026www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...europarl.europa.euPaving the way to EU Enlargement: Assessing economic trends and future prospects | Think Tank | European ParliamentPaving the way to EU Enlargement: Assessing economic trends and future prospects 000
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 18/05/2026www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...europarl.europa.euSEDE-ITRE Joint Public Hearing on 000
Reposted by Martin RocheBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 17/05/2026He might have got £5 million - but you and your family have been left poorer and with fewer opportunities. He has sold the country down the river. www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_made_…bestforbritain.orgBrexit made UK poorer while Farage claims he was ‘rewarded’ Brexit campaign led by Nigel Farage leaves the UK worse off, campaigners affirm. 32681271
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 11/05/2026www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...europarl.europa.euSingle European railway area | Think Tank | European ParliamentSingle European railway area 000
Reposted by Martin RocheMr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Brexit made the elite richer, the world less stable and the people of the UK poorer and not just financially. To continue with it is against our national interest and the interest of everyone who wants a safer, peaceful world. No party that continues with Brexit gets my vote.static.klipy.comWaving European Union FlagALT: Waving European Union Flag 610539
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 01/05/2026wetransfer.com/downloads/12...wetransfer.comDon't vote Reform video.mp41 file sent via WeTransfer, the simplest way to send your files around the world 000
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...europarl.europa.euWorld Press Freedom Day: there is no democracy without independent journalism | News | European ParliamentEuropean Parliament vice-president Sabine Verheyen and Culture and Education Committee chair Nela Riehl highlight the crucial role of independent journalism. 000
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...europarl.europa.euWorld Press Freedom Day: statement by European Parliament committee chairs | News | European ParliamentProminent MEPs reaffirm their unwavering commitment to the protection and promotion of media freedom, pluralism and the safety of journalists worldwide. 101
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Listen to the Scottish general election hustings organised by the European Movement in Scotland. Conservatives turned down invitation. Reform didn’t respond. shows.acast.com/the-european...shows.acast.comThe European Movement in Scotland 000
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Reform’s Scottish leader Lord Offord tells STV viewers he has six houses and five yachts (or the other way round). Five boats Malky may have shot himself in the electoral foot. 111
Reposted by Martin Rochefife4europe #FBPE #RejoinEU @fife4europe.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Philip Rycroft, former permanent secretary at the Department for Exiting the European Union, said there needs to be a “clear-headed appraisal of what is in the country’s best interests” and that life outside the EU had not lived up to lofty expectations. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukFormer Brexit boss says Britain should rejoin EU after failed ‘heady promises’Philip Rycroft said the British public was ‘falling out of love’ with Brexit 096
Reposted by Martin RocheRichard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 19/04/2026It’s not just the remarkable 63% who say they’d vote to rejoin the EU. It’s also the fact that this figure continues to rise slowly but steadily. Brexit has failed and is seen to have failed. And geopolitics brings Britain and its neighbours, with whom it shares interests & values, closer together. 25441159
Reposted by Martin RocheSenator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 20/04/2026Starting today, companies that paid Trump's illegal tariffs can seek a refund. You know who won't get any relief? YOU, the consumer, who's paid for them all along. That's outrageous. Republicans need to join Democrats to stop Trump's stupid tariffs & deliver relief to American families.nytimes.comTrump Administration Takes Steps to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs 1325082
Reposted by Martin RocheRussell England @russellengland.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Nigel Farage 2025 : "I do not want the NHS funded by general taxation" Nigel Farage 2026 : "I never said that"youtube.comOur NHS is not safe in Nigel Farage’s hands.YouTube video by Jo Stevens for Cardiff East 23929
Reposted by Martin RocheParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 16/04/2026“I said Zia Yusuf gave a robust defence against the suggestion that Reform lied about promising to cut council tax. What did I say Roy?” “You said the arrogant little gobshite just told even more lies” 037874
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 14/04/2026www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...scotsman.comDespite latest welcome 'betrayal', how Brexit is still blighting Scotland and the UKAnti-immigration sentiments are prompting much-needed overseas workers to think about leaving the UK 011
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 13/04/2026www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...europarl.europa.euCommittee on Culture and Education - Highlights of the next meeting | News | European ParliamentMEPs are going to exchange with vice-president Mînzatu on Erasmus+ under the new MFF, hold a hearing on the role of education and inclusiveness, and learn about film financing in Europe. 001
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Orban out. Huge defeat for Trump and Putin. Will done Hungary. 040
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 09/04/2026www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...theguardian.comMost Hungarians want better relations with EU after years of Orbán Brussels-bashing, poll findsExclusive: Survey published days before election in which anti-EU prime minister risks being ousted after 16 years 000
Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 08/04/2026www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...washingtonpost.comOpinion | I’m an American living in Europe. It’s leaving the U.S. — fast.Europeans are hedging against coercion in security, trade, education and everyday life. 012