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Martin Roche

@cluthaman.bsky.social
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Writer at various Scottish papers. Editorial board at Bylines Scotland. Communications lead at European Movement in Scotland. Retired financial, corporate, political PR.

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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that Donald Trump is not fit to hold public office.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Thanks Richard, but I’m busy supporting the RNLI.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Has she not heard of peely wally, an ethnicity and skin tone of rare Celtic distinction?
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
And no mention of Scot’s, Irish or Welsh. Reform truly is the English Nationalist Party.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
So 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
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Well said.
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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If 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.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Ronnie Barbour @ronniebarbour.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#TrumpsAmerica
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ICE given permission to force-feed Cuban hunger striker with gastric tube
Exclusive: court orders seen by Guardian show agency given approval to fit Texas detainee with tube without his consent
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Festival of Europe Scotland @festivalofeurope.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
How 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
Photo shows the ceremonial opening of Leith EuroWalk. With MSP Ben MacPherson cutting the ribbon.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
How convenient. He was clearly listening on the film I saw. Reform mired in scandal at every turn.
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Sir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In 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. 😉
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Nigel 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-...
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
In a survey by Survation in January, 73% of voters in Scotland said they wanted Brexit reversed. Scotland voted 62% Remain in 2016.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Good morning from Lake Ontario. ☀️
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Ronnie Barbour @ronniebarbour.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
#ReformUKLtd
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Reform UK gets another £4m from crypto billionaire pardoned by Donald Trump
Ben Delo, who was convicted in 2022 for failure to apply anti-money laundering controls, is party’s second biggest donor
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Reform 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.
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Lizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Nathan 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
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⚫️🐦‍⬛ 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 @theskyisnotblue.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Day 644 of nonstop protests in Georgia. 🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests 📹 David Chkheidze
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 25/08/2026
Pennsylvania 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.”
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Anti-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...
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⚫️🐦‍⬛ 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 @theskyisnotblue.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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Richard 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...
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'Brexit lies are exposed, the debate is settled... we must rejoin the EU' - Sadiq Khan
This is searing stuff from Sadiq Khan, and his arguments for the UK to rejoin the EU are as clear and comprehensive as it gets.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
In 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
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
@redirect.bsky.app
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A 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...
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Our 5 Asks for Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Petulant. Thin-skinned. Arrogant. If he can’t take the heat he should stay out of the kitchen.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Thank you. Moving slowly in right direction.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Brains helps. But big shortage down Washington way.
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Adil Ray @adilray.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
If 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?
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Neil 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.social
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Farage whistles and the dogs run to riot … and desecrate the memory of Henry Nowak
The 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…
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
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Boosting research and innovation in the EU: European research and innovation acts | Think Tank | European Parliament
Boosting research and innovation in the EU: European research and innovation acts
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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European Youth Capital for 2026: MEPs highlight youth participation in Tromsø | News | European Parliament
Members from the Committee on Culture and Education visited Tromsø, 2026 European Youth Capital, on 27 and 28 May.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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EP Conference of Presidents expresses full solidarity with the Baltic states | News | European Parliament
Statement of the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents in response to Russia’s allegations against Latvia as well as Estonia and Lithuania.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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‘Promoting solidarity within and between generations through decent pensions’ | Upcoming events | Events | Think Tank | European Parliament
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Press corner
Highlights, press releases and speeches
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Protecting EU strategic sectors from risky foreign investments | News | European Parliament
On Tuesday, Parliament approved new EU rules for the screening of foreign investments to prevent security risks.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Not in Scotland, where a well-informed nation voted for Europe. They have been proven right every day since 23June 2016. Brexit was and remains a disaster sold by fantasists and promoted by economic, political and social extremists.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
About time. He made a brilliant speech in opposition about the disaster of Brexit, then not a word once he was in government. Labour must take on Farage, painful as it may be. But leadership is not meant to be easy,
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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Paving the way to EU Enlargement: Assessing economic trends and future prospects | Think Tank | European Parliament
Paving the way to EU Enlargement: Assessing economic trends and future prospects
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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SEDE-ITRE Joint Public Hearing on
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 17/05/2026
He 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_…
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Brexit made UK poorer while Farage claims he was ‘rewarded’
Brexit campaign led by Nigel Farage leaves the UK worse off, campaigners affirm. 
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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Single European railway area | Think Tank | European Parliament
Single European railway area
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Mr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Brexit 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.
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Waving European Union Flag
ALT: Waving European Union Flag
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
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Don't vote Reform video.mp4
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
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World Press Freedom Day: there is no democracy without independent journalism | News | European Parliament
European Parliament vice-president Sabine Verheyen and Culture and Education Committee chair Nela Riehl highlight the crucial role of independent journalism.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
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World Press Freedom Day: statement by European Parliament committee chairs | News | European Parliament
Prominent MEPs reaffirm their unwavering commitment to the protection and promotion of media freedom, pluralism and the safety of journalists worldwide.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
In fact, it’s six houses, five cars and six boats, according to his own Wiki entry.
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Martin Roche @cluthaman.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Listen 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...
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The European Movement in Scotland
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