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Mark Thompson @markreckons.bsky.social · 9h

Why on earth does this BBC piece on Burnham telling an interviewer the UK security services confirmed Russian interference in the Brexit referendum require a response from a pro Brexit pressure group? It's literally our Prime Minister telling us about election security. It's nothing to do with them.

The prime minister told The Rest is Politics podcast that upon arriving in No 10, he had asked about possible Russian interference in the 2016 vote, adding: "I've had the clear answer that, yes, there was."

"I think we've been too much on the back foot on that actually and we haven't informed people sufficiently about the extent to which people are seeking to disrupt the political process from overseas," he added.

Burnham did not provide further details about the type or extent of Moscow's activity during the Brexit referendum.

Britain Unbound, a pro-Brexit campaign group, said Burnham's comments were "another crude attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the decision that the British people made in 2016".

It said that foreign interference in UK elections was "obviously unacceptable" but added: "There is no good reason to believe that Russian intervention influenced the outcome of the referendum in 2016.

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 10h

AKA The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Teeth

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 17h

You are probably also familiar with Nick Spencer’s recent series of podcasts on right wing politics.

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 21h

Theos does excellent work

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Christopher Kelly @hfmatters.bsky.social · 22h

A link to the report would help.. www.theosthinktank.co.uk/cmsfiles/Bey...

Image of front cover of report by Theos called 'Beyond "Christian Nationalism": Measuring attitudes to Christianity and Britishness today'
Published by https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/
Date: 2026

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Wall-to-wall praise for the policy in today’s papers but they either don’t understand it or don’t care. We’ve been here before, of course. Bexit, Boris Johnson, Truss… all bigged up by the media despite, all obviously awful.

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

No doubt all the people who printed, posted or broadcast this now disproved story respect their readers/viewers/listeners/followers enough to correct the record asap… www.theguardian.com/news/2026/oc...

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‘I reside in Monaco’: billionaire said to have quit UK over potential wealth tax had already left

TaxWatch contradicts claims about David Reuben’s departure and questions stories of super-rich exodus

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Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This is almost certainly true, and the UK fails women refugees in multiple ways, including by refusing safe routes to come here, wrongly rejecting asylum claims, barring family reunion & not recognising trafficking victims promptly or at all. If only Mahmood had the power to do something about this

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Nearly all women arriving on small boats have been raped, says Shabana Mahmood

Home secretary warns people traffickers will exploit asylum seekers because they decide who comes to the UK

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

So, 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…

Tories would reverse steps to undo Brexit
Alex Burghart, the deputy leader, also says his party is wedded' to triple lock and electoral reform is doomed
Ben Riley-Smith - Political Editor

Photo of Burghart, arms folded, looking absurdly self important

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Andrew Rait @andrewrait.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

But I enjoyed the current Govts comms dept response 😂

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 04/10/2026

Reform UK’s ‘Small Boat Watch’ app is in flagrant violation of both Google Play and the Apple Store’s rules. Send an email to the Apple’s Head of the UK App Store and the General Manager of Games on Google Play to demand that this app is removed immediately.

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Tell Apple and Google: Remove 'Small Boat Watch' from your app store - Best for Britain

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Very disturbing that a political party has moved from saying that there should be no penalty for encouragement to violence, to calling for reduced penalties for literally blowing things up. A party manifestly not fit for political office.

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It’s worth reading what Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote about stupid people, especially bearing in mind the context in which he wrote.

Quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Goodreads)

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I don’t wanted to be lumped in with him either! I think the problem might be something to do with getting a degree (of any sort) and then becoming a journalist at a paper which prioritises opinion and outrage over actually understanding stuff.

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Presumably led by William al Qonqueror. Otherwise Nigel is going to lose interest.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Magnificent trolling in Brum

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our own has done us so much harm.

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Celeste Headlee @celesteheadlee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

So, Banksy bought a used yacht, repaired it and retrofitted it to serve as a rescue boat to save migrants in the central Mediterranean. The whole project cost the artist $860,000. Since 2020, the boat has saved more than 3,800 people. londondaily.com/banksy-funds...

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Banksy funds refugee rescue boat operating in Mediterranean - London Daily

Exclusive: UK artist finances bright pink motor yacht that set sail in secrecy to avoid being intercepted by authorities

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Doctor Of Music @doctorofmusic.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Here you go George. With thanks for the good work which you do ;-)

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 23/09/2026

🤔 Last night Farage used his GB News slot to again attack Burnham and side with Donald Trump over Chagos. 👇 Sign our petition calling for an investigation into his programme today. bestforbritain.org/petition/farage-…

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“There have been English people for centuries” fails to recognise the fluidity of Englishness as it has absorbed waves of settlers, invaders and peaceful immigrants over hundreds of years. We have never been homogeneous or static. Those who settled here recently can and do belong.

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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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The i Paper Sport @ipapersport.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Sir Jim Ratcliffe should keep Britain’s name out of his mouth 🤐 ✍️ @mrjamesob.bsky.social #MUFC inews.co.uk/opinion/jim-...

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This is what used to be known as a political gaffe.

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Robinson is in his sixth denomination in four years, was refused ordination by the CofE and was apparently defenestrated by another denomination. Even if you hadn’t read any of his views, you would suspect a Robinson-shaped problem.

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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Probably one of the greatest speeches on kindness and intelligence ever given! 👏👏👏 [SOUND ON 🔊]

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Your comment remains true if you drop the words “in sport”.

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Charities supporting refugees and asylum seekers would also be a good option.

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 20/09/2026

Nigel Farage leads a political party. He’s a sitting MP. And he hosts his own primetime show on GB News. We believe Ofcom should investigate whether he broke impartiality rules on 15 September 2026. Use our template to write a letter to Ofcom's CEO:

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Tell Ofcom's CEO: How can Farage be impartial presenting a programme on party donations? - Best for Britain

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

They probably chose that because their collars are too tight.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The RNLI rescued Luftwaffe pilots in WW2 because the organisation is there to 'save life at sea' - it's something to be immensely proud of. But as I've said many times before Farage and Co don't seem to have pride in Britain and its institutions beyond flags and crap Enoch Powell said 60 years ago.

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 18/09/2026

TAKE ACTION🚨 Add your name to demand that Ofcom takes immediate action. Sign the petition here: bestforbritain.org/petition/farage-…

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Could govt explain to the majority of liberal, progressive voters in this country why our genuinely legitimate concerns - about the rise in racism and flag-waving thuggery on our streets, are repeatedly brushed aside while they pathetically pander to the racist angst of a nasty, uninformed minority?

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Eddie Burfi @eddieburfi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Just look at the glee on Nigel Farage’s face as he watches a Piddington resident cry about the overt racism she, her Caribbean heritage husband, and their two children have felt in the village during the referendum. Time and again he’s showing us exactly who he is.

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Parties could be allowed to raise funds from members to an agreed limit, set low enough that no donor can wield disproportionate power.

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Total party spending on the last general election was £94m. That’s a lot of money but a tiny fraction of government revenue. A small price to pay for keeping the oligarchs out, even on an annual basis. We can’t afford not to do it.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 12/09/2026

Unlimited donations from unaccountable sources are a threat to democratic integrity. We're calling on the Government to introduce emergency legislation to cap political donations. Last week we raised this in the Commons. This week we've chased the minister again, because this cannot wait.

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Hassinator @hassinator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

a great letter in the times today. perhaps worth sharing in these troubled times. #RNLI #heroes

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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Riddle me this. If somebody donates £36 million to a political party and £5 million to its leader, how is the £5 million not political? Asking for a parliamentary standards commissioner.

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

If you accept his reasoning, you would have to conclude that PCCs are an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy and should be abolished.

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John Martin🇪🇺🔶 #FBPPR 👩‍❤️‍👨+👫🐶 Rtd🚒 #GetPRDone @itsjohnmartin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... Not satisfied with being richer than any normal person can imagine. They now want to rule over us as our lords and masters. It is our freedoms that are up for sale. How can any democracy, especially one currently governed by socialists, stand by and just watch?

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Reform’s Robert Jenrick ‘very confident’ £72m donations are ‘perfectly legal’ – UK politics live

Party’s economic spokesperson says donations are a ‘breakthrough moment’ as Labour’s Angela Rayner warns of possible retrospective action

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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Trump creates history as the first orange man to call for a united Ireland.

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Mark Poarch @markpoarch.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This proposal is eminently sensible, so it is obvious that the government won’t adopt it. Reform UK now belongs to two billionaires, which is probably why Farage keeps saying he is not for sale.

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