Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 9hKemi Badenoch on Kemi Badenoch: “I never make gaffes or need to apologize or clarify my statements, as I think carefully about what I say.” Kemi Badenoch on her ‘Britannia Shield’ ‘plan’…. 62408123
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 20hVoters loathed the Tory party when they booted them out in 2024.They really needed to shake off their disgrace with humility and better ideas. They haven’t. They’ve doubled down. More Brexit, more austerity, more anti-immigration ugliness, more tedious arrogance… and no good reason to vote for them. 781194372
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSnowy. @snowy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Who is orchestrating this shit? How do these people all know where and when to arrive? apple.news/AnODYi-_ERjm...apple.newsAnti-migrant protesters clash with police as dinghy arrives in UK seaside town — The IndependentThe dinghy was shadowed by French rescue vessels until it entered English waters, where it was met by RNLI boats 85717
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialMax B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 05/10/2026Standing up to the balaclava nonces. Inspiring. 431087428
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSteve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Hugely dishonest to pass off a sentence for setting off a bomb as "destroying a camera" 1221453369
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 05/10/2026More lying-by-omission right-wing outrage exposed meme via FascinatingAvocados 48592215
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 05/10/2026England's water infrastructure at breaking point. Large part of water network installed 130-150 years ago. Thames Water infrastructure has average age of 79 years; industry average 56 yrs. 40% of TW assets are 100+ yrs old. Must end privatisation, remove profit motive.standard.co.ukMP says London water network is 'at breaking point' with two incidents in a weekLondon MP Paul Kohler said the two incidents highlighted the poor state of the region's water infrastructure 22551262
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026As long as the Tories are threatening to leave the ECHR, they aren’t a serious party. Consider it the ultimate red flag. Any party who’d take this entirely unnecessary and ruinous risk with our rights and our country’s security and wellbeing should never get its hands on power. (Letter, Times) 831875683
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026The Tory party has killed itself with Brexit. It’s lost its mind chasing Farage into the gutter, saying unserious things, promoting unserious people who stand around in suits, arms folded, talking utter dribble to get a headline. It’s pathetic. We deserve a better opposition. This lot are shite. 2448583
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026So, Tories would cancel Erasmus and youth mobility, scrap the SPS deal that reduces red tape, lowers costs and eases backlogs for goods trade and renege on our new energy, defence and security arrangements… Ridiculous threat, ridiculous party, ridiculous people… 1631374441
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialPeter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The radicalisation of the middle aged and elderly needs addressing. Many believe every single word on Facebook and X. 2522150
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026There are many challenges; a different UK&EU to 2016, a rogue US, 🇫🇷elections, the demands that could be made of us, our own fear of Brexit wars, Farage weakening our negotiating position BUT… At least Burnham “has created the political space to have a conversation” giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comDoes the EU want Britain back?Burnham has reopened the Brexit debate. That doesn’t mean the UK will be welcomed back on its own terms 30498126
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.social#BlueStormComin1🌪️🦋🇺🇸 #Resistance 🦋🙌🏻 #Blues @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Elon is returning to Trump Administration to? Meddle with midterms? Advise on Iran War? Help bankrupt America? All of the above Repost #Blues #Democracy #Politics 36191162
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Braverman blathering on about who can be English, Farage starting his me-me-me tour of the country telling audiences he’ll fix the country in 100 days or they’ll all sack themselves… apart from him… and Yusuf fanboying that racist thug who got refused bail… A moron festival. Come on, UK. Enough now. 441087273
garethd.bsky.social @garethd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026@paulette7.bsky.social awful game of golf this morning. Couldn’t do anything right. Didn’t lose a single ball though. 121
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“Brexit was a huge loss both for the British people and for the European project as a whole. If the United Kingdom were to make such a decision, Spain would welcome it with open arms and once again embrace our friends in Britain.” - President Sánchez 421386342
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialGerri McGerriface @messmonstergigi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026bestforbritain.org/petition/far...bestforbritain.orgFarage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action - Best for Britain 23724
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialmimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Farage says Brexit was a disaster because of Boris Johnson’s deal? Please MEDIA point out that at the time Farage supported his Brexit deal. 34706195
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialPatrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The reality behind the BS of Reform in power👇 Family's fears as autistic son with severe learning disabilities loses college place because Reform Kent County Council cut funding KCC plans to cut adult care funding for 18,804 But spent £600,000 on just 8 parking spaces for Reform Councillors 🤬🤬bbc.co.ukKent family fears SEND son will lose skills without collegeFamily says autistic son's progress is at risk after specialist college funding ended. 55339
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 01/10/2026South West Water pleaded guilty to sewage dumping, fined £8m, a decade after the events. Yet govt introduced more deregulation. England's water industry controlled by organisations with criminal convictions. None has licence revoked. No exec prosecuted. Customers fleeced.bbc.co.ukSouth West Water fined almost £8m for sewage spillsSouth West Water previously entered guilty pleas to pollution offences spanning six years. 22392202
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialGary Gilligan @garygilligan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Long overdue www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMet Police submits Grenfell Tower fire investigation files to CPSThe force is seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 tower block fire that killed 72 people. 1309
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026French President Emmanuel Macron on the UK rejoining the EU: “If the British want to take a first step in this direction, I think it is very good news both for their country and for Europeans.” 2352695
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialNaomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The good news keeps coming 5pillarsuk.com/2026/09/24/r...5pillarsuk.comRupert Lowe MP referred to Prevent and parliamentary watchdog over anti-Muslim rhetoricFacebookLikeShareTweetEmail 5Pillars has learned that formal complaints have been submitted against Rupert Lowe MP to counter-terrorism police and Parliament’s standards watchdog over his repeated rhe... 15440125
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialvictoria1921.bsky.social @victoria1921.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Honesty really is the best policy. Greedy liars broke Britain. Why not give Burnham's optimism and his pledges to rebuild a fairer, healthier place, a chance? Hope not hate. Unity not division. 8174
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Is it time Nigel Farage was banned from the BBC? Like if it is. RT if it should be today. 16404175
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 07/09/2025Should Nigel Farage's dodgy tax dealings be investigated for criminal behaviour? Please RP if you think so. 16436337
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 31/08/2025Are you deporting the immigrants who will save your life? Or are you deporting Nigel Farage? RT if it's Farage 5127110
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Putin’s reward for bombing hospitals, schools, apartment buildings, public parks and museums and killing children is to get invited to the G20 Summit by Marco Rubio. 55792273514
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026So let’s see practical steps to rejoin asap. As global insecurity grows, anything less simply won’t do 15369109
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🔴 Andy Burnham’s Pledge for Electoral Reform: What We Know So Far After years of pressure from campaigners, a Labour Prime Minister has now committed to overhauling Westminster’s First Past the Post voting system bylinetimes.com/2026/09/29/a...bylinetimes.comAndy Burnham's Pledge for Electoral Reform: What We Know So FarAfter years of pressure from campaigners, a Labour Prime Minister has now finally committed to overhauling Westminster's First Past the Post voting system, reports Josiah Mortimer 15718
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialAshfromEnfield @ashfromenfield.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Nigelski Faragovic being buried on Daily Basis a Glorious Sight to Behold 🤣👇🏽 98818
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 29/09/2026The rush to speculate that asylum seekers are responsible for every crime in the news is a sort of opportunistic informational terrorism. Until it’s disproved it stokes fear and hatred. When it is disproved there are no adverse consequences and they know that they only have to be lucky once. 581634529
garethd.bsky.social @garethd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Why do dogs play bitey-face? Why can’t they be friends? 020
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSunderland Lollipops @sunderlandlolly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Did you know that a Farage Reform govt intends to scrap the NHS? The private health care system he wants to introduce would cost you £10,000s, like the US, where getting ill can bankrupt you. #ReformUK #Labour #GreenParty #Newcastle #SAFC� #NUFC 27936351969
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialM Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 27/09/2026EXACTLY 👇 THIS....... 14967442971
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 27/09/2026Millionaires who breathlessly announce that they are leaving the country because a social policy subject risks mildly inconveniencing them should never be allowed back over the border. 1829150
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialEsheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 26/09/2026What really gets me is, the numbers are actually down overall and media was quiet about arrivals. Instead of reporting about the success of the numbers dropping, they ran with a bullshit story about a village in Oxfordshire, to get this story back on top of the news agenda. 76924
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 26/09/2026"... In Worcestershire, they even sought permission for an almost 9% rise before losing control of the council Then there are the services being cut Care homes targeted for closure in Lancashire And now all 10 council-run nurseries being closed in South Tyneside ..." via Reform Are Not Your Friends 814067
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026One of the best accounts to follow on Bluesky: @premnsikka.bsky.social On point analysis and commentary on British politics 👍 2631257
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Sure. Brexit meant we huffed out of our agreements on managing the flow of asylum seekers. The boats symbolise “taking back control” by going it alone. But it’s only a “crisis” because politicians and media choose to blame immigrants for their own failures. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukBurnham blames Brexit for small boats crisis - but rules out early general electionBurnham lamented a ‘loss of collaboration with neighbours’ following Brexit but has ‘knocked dead’ the idea of an early election before 2029 59811235
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026“Between 2019 and 2025, export volumes slumped 31 per cent as Brexit added border checks and trade complexity, pushing up costs for businesses” … and threatening our food security. Why TF would *anyone* want this for our businesses and our country? giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comBrexit and Donald Trump’s tariffs push UK’s food and drink trade deficit to £21bnIn the first half of 2026, the sector’s export volumes fell 11.7% to hit their third-lowest level on record 29475200
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, "The Bank of England was set up by Tony Blair" My view: The Bank of England was founded in 1694, during the reign of William III and Mary II. 85503106
garethd.bsky.social @garethd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026@mrsbadcrumble1975.bsky.social Afternoon Cat. Can they successfully chase that many runs? 110
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 24/09/2026New mega poll by YouGov with Best for Britain 📊 "Andy Burnham’s best hope of winning the next election and stopping Nigel Farage from reaching No 10 is by committing to reversing Brexit and getting Britain to rejoin the European Union." Link to article in the comments ⬇️ 1326282
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Where do Farage’s loyalties lie? Let’s ask Nathan Gill. Farage needs misinformation for power. He distorts, pays for biased polling, works for crypto billionaires/foreign money… He wants chaos and rage. This is a sulky footstamp at having his toys taken away. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/nigel-...huffingtonpost.co.ukNigel Farage Has Attacked The Government's Plans For A New Russia Misinformation UnitThe Reform UK leader claimed it is “targeted directly” at his party. 53571235
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 23/09/2026⚠️ Brexit has left us poorer and more isolated on the world stage. 💪 Burnham must go for EU membership. Not only will it deliver £92bn to our economy but will restore our standing in the world.independent.co.ukBrexit has left Britain ‘impotent – a bobbing cork in the sea,’ says David MilibandExclusive: Former foreign secretary adds to mounting pressure for a new UK deal with EU to repair Brexit damage 15403123
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialRuss Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I'm not a lawyer, but if you intentionally attempt to sink a boat with humans on board, how is that not attempted murder? www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.comFar-right activist Daniel Thomas slashes dinghy in Channel with blade while rescue worker onboardThomas called followers to protest against arrival of asylum seekers in Gosport, but Border Force instead transported them to Dover 1682828898
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026That thug sabotaging rescue efforts, racist riots, flags on lampposts, pink ladies wanting to burn down hotels, doxxing charity workers, ICE-style deportation plans, threats to scrap the Equality Act and leave the ECHR… “legitimate concerns” No. A tornado of hate and prejudice set off by Farage. 641054333
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialDuchess Gemma 🐠🕷️🇪🇺 @gemmagould.bsky.social · 23/09/2026ALL OF THIS ! 👇 2436
Reposted by @garethd.bsky.socialJustin @justified.eurosky.social · 22/09/2026Also... Criminal damage with intent to endanger life. policing.uk/offences/agg... 214314