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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 12h

I've been a member of the lobby for well over a decade. Not a single one of my lobby colleagues has said a word about the Conservatives banning me from their conferences, without any explanation. Contrast with the US where even Fox News stood in solidarity when Trump banned news outlets he disliked

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Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives Block Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist Ban

The ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press

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Freethinkers United For Change @freethinkersunite.bsky.social · 15h

Spanish actor Javier Bardem is calling to boycott Starbucks for supporting the genocide in Palestine

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 13h

You can see the genocide from space. Yet still it is widely denied.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Kemi Badenoch condemned Reform's ban on critical journalists covering their conference as "authoritarian", saying her own party would never do the same as "we believe in free speech. We believe in a free press." Now the Conservatives have banned Byline Times from their conference

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Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives Ban Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist Ban

The ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 30/09/2026

🚨 We’re calling on Ofcom to open a formal investigation into Nigel Farage presenting GB News shows and whether his programme on 15 September 2026 was within the rules on impartiality ⚠️ Broadcasters are required to present news in an impartial manner, without political bias.

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Farage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action - Best for Britain

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

President Macron, "Brexit has cost the UK 8% of GDP.. Brexit is the biggest lie of the last 30 years" My view: Brexit was sold as a route to greater prosperity: less bureaucracy, more money, new trade opportunities Instead, Britain put new barriers between itself and its largest trading market.

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🔴 We asked Tony Blair's think tank about charging businesses £500k for political access at party conferences and why one of its sponsor's logos disappeared after our reporting last week on TBI's alleged cash for access scheme This is what they said

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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 28/09/2026

Also - they say the moon is made of cheese, but I went to the cheese aisle and they weren't selling any moon. What the hell?

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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 27/09/2026

On a packed train with my family. Couple across the aisle both alternatively playing social media videos on speakers at full volume. Managed not to say anything until the woman started playing a documentary about serial killers. I'm here with my daughter. I politely said...

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Chris Grey @chrisgrey.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

In case you missed it 👇

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Liar. Small boat crossings peaked under Johnson in 2022 reaching 46,000 in 2022. In current year they are 18,565 and falling. Also prior to Boris Johnson's Brexit there were none.

It's a disaster, and it can all be traced to
Labour ideology. Burnham has no mandate
from the people. He has no real ideas, and
no plan,

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"Tommy Robinson’s Algarve Empire: Exposing his shadowy Portuguese companies" 'The latest set of accounts, obtained by HOPE not hate, shows that Circulo Independente received an astonishing €871,740 in income in 2025 alone & paid €40,447 tax on profits of €210.501' hopenothate.org.uk/tommy-robins...

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Tommy Robinson’s Algarve Empire: Exposing his shadowy Portuguese companies – HOPE not hate

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🦋 Mark Edgerton @mark-edgerton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Blimey! Is there anybody in British politics who’s NOT on the take?

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🔴 BREAKING: BP, Uber, Amazon and more paying Tony Blair's think tank $25,000 for “networking” opportunities with politicians and policy makers at party conferences Experts say "looks and smells like cash for access" Full story on Democracy for Sale democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-t...

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BREAKING: Tony Blair Institute’s $25,000 corporate network “smells like cash for access”

Exclusive documents show Tony Blair's think tank offers corporate members such as BP and Uber "networking" at party conferences and "a stronger voice" in policy debates.

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

There are just 9 bars and restaurants that serve subsidised alcohol in the UK and they are all in Westminster and you need a special pass to use them. Why do they have this ridiculous perk?

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Natasha Devon @natashadevon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’m not for one second suggesting that hard right parties are using the funding they get to buy bot farms to try and influence public opinion via social media BUT there are an extraordinary number of obvious-if-you-know-what-to-look-for bots on Instagram churning out Reform and Restore slogans.

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Emma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's funny how, under her administration, it was just an "immigration issue", but now it is about "women's safety" Nothing's changed - except immigration is down, boat crossings down, hotel use down, backlog down... But they have to keep the narrative going and hope you don't know that!

She warned that Labour's asylum crisis is now bigger than an immigration issue because it is now about women's safety.

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Chris Grey @chrisgrey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Another excellent debunk

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Tom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I do think you basically charge a few of them with the cybercrimes they're committing and the "alignment" problem does suddenly start to disappear.

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Ash Oro @ashoro.co.uk · 24/09/2026

Do you know that feeling you get as an analyst when all of the signs are pointing to something, and you are pretty sure it is because some people know more than they are letting on? If not - look at this throwaway headline from 10 mins ago and you might... #TheHormuzCrisis #OilFuturesRise$4

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"Billionaire Brexiteeer and Man United owner says he has "lost confidence in the UK"... A man who is so 'patriotic' to our country that he doesn't even live here! He lives in Monaco to avoid UK taxes, owns several luxury properties." via Jay Church

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

BBC report fails to mention "Tommo" slashing a dinghy (!) Not beating the Reform Party propaganda allegations www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea

Protesters gathered in Gosport after initial reports the small boat would be brought further west.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Datacentre are being foisted on people living in low/medium income areas, not in wealthy areas. Resulting in excessive use of water, energy; pollution and environmental damage. Very few long-term jobs are generated. Watch the Minister's reply.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If only there was some way of knowing why Nigel Farage is so against a new national centre to tackle disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states such as Russia

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Sam Bright @writesbright.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Rupert Murdoch’s media empire paid £8,000+ for Kemi Badenoch to attend various meetings in Greece with company execs a few weeks ago

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Human Rights Index 💙 @humanrightsindex.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As we consider military and logistical support for Saudi Arabia, a quick reminder: At least 356 people were executed there in 2025. Since January 2026, at least 134 more have been executed. Many for non-lethal drug offences. Apparently, human rights have strategic exceptions.

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Things that aren't patriotic: - Racism - Moving abroad for tax purposes Things that are patriotic: - A love and sense of duty to your country, including paying taxes that contribute to it

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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 20/09/2026

If you knew he was abhorant and dangerous but were perfectly happy to let Farage drum up the vote for Brexit because you thought it was the surest route to UK-EFTA or whatever dumb shit you convinced yourself would magically happen, I'm just not that interested in hearing from you in public life.

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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 20/09/2026

I don't think we disdain the center-right enough. First, they rode nativist populist tigers to power to get their tax cuts and deregulation; Then, they lost control of their own parties to those tigers; Now, they sit in lucrative jobs as columnists writing about how it's all the left's fault.

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 19/09/2026

Use our tool to find out how much you’re paying for water pollution. Then send a clear message to Andy Burnham – fix this broken system: goodlaw.social/po43

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Stop the water industry rip-off

The PM says he wants public control of water, but water companies are still spilling sewage and hiking up our bills. Add your name.

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Amos Goldberg, Professor of Genocide Studies at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem "Yes, it is genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. Jewish history will henceforth be stained" Is there anyone more qualified and unbiased?

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Swathes of UK economy are owned by foreign investors. No tax is deducted from billions paid to them in dividends. USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden have a dividend withholding tax for foreign investors. UK could do the same, generate billions. Why are super-rich privileged?

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Here’s how the chancellor can raise the billions needed to improve the quality of life of millions

Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Mi...

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The Sun is dying, help it on its way. Don't buy it, don't read it. Tell everyone you know to do the same. If they do buy it tell them its a load of lies, don't spread any rumors they create. Kill it.

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Jonathan Pie @jonathanpienews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A sold out show in Salford tomorrow night, but there are still a few tickets left for Brighton next Wed/Thurs. Available at JonathanPie.com.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Billionaire Brexiteeer and Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK. Lives in Monaco to avoid UK taxes, owns several luxury properties. Demands state subsidies, including for building a Man U stadium. Why do billionaires resent people getting decent NHS, social care, public services?

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Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK

Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🔴 Something Tom Watson won't tell you: Five police forces in the East Midlands working with Palantir on a controversial surveillance programme are ending their involvement Exclusive by Democracy for Sale and Liberty Investigates. democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-f...

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Revealed: Five police forces to drop Palantir surveillance tool

Exclusive: Palantir's UK policing ambitions take a hit as East Midlands forces end their involvement in a controversial data pilot.

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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“Two independent sources who have attended meetings there with senior Palantir staff in the last two years told us they had to sign non-disclosure agreements just to enter the building.” A bit of free legal advice. Don’t do this…just sign an NDA given to you by a company.

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johnsweeneyroar @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

1/3 I'm writing a book about Nigel Farage for Headline. Some of his pals are blanking me. Is it because after I reported on the killing of a Polish man in Essex in 2016, he said that I had caused him "more misery than any other in 25 years in politics"? Do get in touch: johnsweeney.co.uk

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John Sweeney Writer and Broadcaster

John Sweeney is a reporter, old school, and has written 12 books, his latest thriller is The Useful Idiot: "enthralling" - The Observer.

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Jonathan Pie @jonathanpienews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Tour Starts NEXT WEEK along THE SOUTH COAST! Jonathanpie.com for tickets.

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remi007.bsky.social @remi007.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The USA has denied an entrance visa for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to attend the UN General Assembly. The USA has a legal mandate to grant visas to representatives at the UN as the host country. The USA will welcome Benjamin Netanyahu, who is an internationally wanted criminal.

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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

While most other journalists ran with the Arday story as their summer sport, we've been looking at Cambridge for years, and @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social's investigation into the impact of Arday's death on his students and fellow academics is fearless and also heartbreaking. Genuine reporting

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"I would suggest you read my book", my response to Tim Stanley on the Moral Maze on BBC Radio 4 last night when he suggested that I was only interested in who was funding Reform - Reform didn't exist when I started doing this work! C 10 mins in here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...