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Hasan Patel

@hasanpatel.bsky.social
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Strategic Comms, ex BBC and Al Jazeera journalist | Interests in comms, current affairs, cricket, running, and MUFC | Own views

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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Good anlaysis to watch! All day I just saw people doubling down or the Telegraph podcast making it out they cared about his mental health!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
On a day when large chunks of British media doubling down or scaling back on the tragic death of Jason Arday, refreshing to read and see another perspective which is moral by @lewisgoodall.com
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Interesting breakdown by @janerockhouse.bsky.social on the constituencies of #Burnham Cabinet. #Starmer’s last one had 7 from London.
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I’ve heard the names Miliband, Mahmood, Healy and Haigh! Whatever happened to that bloke called Wes Streeting? #Burnham!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Peter Kyle was the person who had the job of selling the government agenda on the media. He was a disaster as he’d get into detail but not hold a narrative - makes sense why he was let go! #Burnham
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
You spend all your life, sacrificing time, money and a normal to reach the pinnacle, but in 30 years time looking back you’ll be reminded of Donald Trump, he is now itched into every Spanish football person for the rest of their lives! It’ll be all they’ll be remembered for! #Spain!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Canada and Saudi are 3rd and 4th in output, but Canada has more reserves, interesting time to visit for #Carney to #SaudiArabia
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
And England one day team giving India some lessons in cricket!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
It must be hell for these patriots, all these sons of foreigners representing the UK or England!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
BBC needs to really look at Mason and whether he is the right person for the job - he rarely reports anything new, just states the obvious and erks of the side of caution - not sure why
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Good! People who are silent and complicit in allowing a madman cause havoc need to be held to account.
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Let's rally behind Bin Face and get a 52-48 win, imagine the irony!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Let’s get behind Bin Face, and help him secure a 52-48 win over Farage!
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Mehdi Hasan: Possible corruption and cheating aside, hilarious that the Trump administration were allegedly pushing hard to reinstate a player who is a literal birthright citizen.  His pregnant mother gave birth to him on a visit because the airline wouldn’t let her board her return flight.
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Similar protests in Leicester which the local media reported - I found the image of her audience very telling, less about background but more related to age ranges! www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicest...
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Protests take place against controversial Katie Hopkins show
Security measures were put in place outside of the venue
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Guess Roy Keane's question finally answered when he said ""I've heard lots of people say they want him around the place? For what? Does he do card tricks? Does he have a sing-song? Do quizzes in the evenings? What does he do?"
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
An excellent discussion led by @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social - I am of the view is #Farage will be swanning away soon, but sooner if we have this level of scrutiny and holding to account www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIli...
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Will Farage's Extreme Wealth Be His Downfall?
YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A speech on policy, an analysis of structural issues affecting the country! Never know people can do speeches like this!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
I don’t think I have heard a speech like this in the UK for a while. Let’s see what happens now, seems the word “imagine” is going to be key for Andy Burnham as he ended on.
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Thoroughly a good episode. Messers @lewisgoodall.com and @jonsopel1.bsky.social covers ever blade and angle on a historical week in British politics. If Burnham stops the contempt for Reform voters, it could be a game changer
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Have we reached peak -#Farage! makerfield, Nowak and £5m got me thinking that perhaps we are at the twilight of Farage and he won’t be on anyone ballot come the general election. open.substack.com/pub/hasansal...
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Rachel @dorsetrachel.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
“Labour really did squander two years in power for no obvious reason, and millions of people really will keep living inadequate lives as a result.” > @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com hits the nail on its sorry head. www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...
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I didn’t rate Starmer as PM - so why do I feel so sad?
The hope of May 2024 has been squandered, and Andy Burnham is unlikely to revive it
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Part of me thinks it will be Shabana as Chancellor!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Write anything Elon likes and it flies! I just don't understand how people can be there knowing what they're doing.
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Her 4th PM was also appointed by a a coronation as well if I’m not mistaken if it is Douglas Home!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Would be interested to know what the Arabic calligraphy is behind @rory-stewart.bsky.social - if @restispoliticsus.bsky.social or @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social can ask if Rory doesn’t see this. Find Arabic calligraphy art fascinated. Btw great episode.
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Talk about a hostile takeover! Burnham has just shown what ruthlessness is. Even the Tories and Johnson could not do what he did.
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Irony was he showed more emotion in his speech than he did as leader since 2020.
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Was a good listen today but noticed Reform UK were light on the Sunday morning circuits. I wonder why?
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Sad state of British Journalism, hence why I am excited for @zeteonews.co.uk by @mehdirhasan.bsky.social and colleagues like @sangitamyska.bsky.social -
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Interesting observation by @mrjamesob.bsky.social on the #Farage issue as once again he’s politicizing strategy, reminded me when I dissected how @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social took him on. I have sussed it out why hasn’t the media and political class. bylinetimes.com/2024/12/12/n...
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Alastair Campbell Showed How Keir Starmer Can Defeat Nigel Farage
Here is a ten-point plan for exposing the Reform party leader and his followers
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
When there is infighting, what better than a former #Labour leader PM comes in and throws some gasoline on a fire! www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Tony Blair says Labour must abandon net zero, support Trump and cut benefits
In highly unusual intervention, ex-PM says his party’s ‘almost infinite capacity for self-delusion’ makes it likely to lose next election
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Keep it up @mrjamesob.bsky.social - over the years, all that has been said has come home to roost!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I wonder what the CofE are saying on this! Religion being hijacked by extremists!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Andy will attempt to get any seat, I am hearing rumours he may even approach Hannah Spencer lol!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Now imagine if @roberthutton.co.uk had put money on this? I also know of a Mancs MP who was contacted to be asked "are you making way?" and the response was 'bollocks am I" #AndyBurnham
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Wait till they find out Muslims look for the moon for Ramadan and Eid, they'll end up banning the moon as it doesn't serve British interests!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
I reckon the variety of political content to dissect by @mrjamesob.bsky.social may end up increasing after the recent bi-election results www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbhF...
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Reform councillor demands investigation into Doncaster UFOs
YouTube video by LBC
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
I sense we will be coming back to this again! - #Starmer
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Hindsight and expertise! Boy is there plenty around today!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
@lewisgoodall.com did what he had to do, shows how thin skinned and unfit these two are! Shame to see what took place in my city, but credit for the journalism. And of the day if anybody enters politics, they have to be scrutinized, it does feel populism has a very thin skin!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
It does feel those on the right of @labouruk.bsky.social are still deluded and not understanding what is happening to them that they see those on the left as the enemy tps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/06/andy-burnham-labour-anger-appearance-greens-change-now?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Burnham sparks Labour anger with plan to appear at event alongside Greens
Some MPs accuse Burnham of undermining local election messaging by agreeing to speak at event later this month
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Help! I am confused, the first seven minutes only reinforce the message that Donald Trump is all over the place, playing 61d draughts in his head but thankfully James has kept up with where we are - www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiuI...
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James O'Brien's worrying theory: Trump is taking notes from the WWE
YouTube video by LBC
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
After watching #devilswearprada2, I realised how the sequel also covered the change in the media landscape as well! #comms substack.com/profile/1420...
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Hasan Salim Patel (@hasansalim)
During the Bank Holiday I watched The Devil Wears Prada 2 (yes, I sat in a room for two hours where even phone signals were down - I was surprised) and instead of just enjoying the nostalgia, I ended ...
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Paul Brand @paulbrand.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
BREAKING: UK terror threat raised from “substantial” to “severe” meaning a terror attack is highly likely in next six months
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
In other words he is saying "ditch Angela and Andy and back Shabana," Mr Rentoul needs to come to Birmingham, she is more unpopular than Billy Kimber from the Peaky Blinders!
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Lord Jeffrey of Nottingham #FBPE 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🇬🇱 @onemoregoodman.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Zack Polanski really touched a nerve with Ed Balls here. And he was quite right; how can Balls possibly be seen to be politically neutral?
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
I went to his book launch tour - got him to sign the book "Be a winner, not a quitter!" but I remember people leaving the event saying "such a vain man, and the third man was an attempt to force his narrative of his New Labour role, even hid doc was called 'The Real PM!'
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Its started! Resisting Big Tech Empires - The Fight For the Future, with our partners @globaljusticenow.bsky.social
Resisting Big Tech Empires - the Fight for the Future!
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Hasan Patel @hasanpatel.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Why have you insulted Barbie? At least Barbie had some conscience ;-)
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