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@oakymoron.bsky.social
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Escapee from the other side. Musk and Trump are forces for evil Not a Tory or Reform, pro European & proud dad. No to injustice, bigots, racism and little Englanders. NHS, JL Picard😁. Science based facts. MA Central and East European Studies, MBA

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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 4h
Farage and Reform hark on about free speech but just like Trump they believe in no such thing All three would rather have a dictatorship Hence why Farage needs to be as far as possible from power….. perhaps the Ascension Islands? www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Derbyshire County Council bans Derbyshire Live’s Local Democracy Reporter
We utterly reject false accusations about our journalism and urge the council to lift this ban immediately
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 13h
Rip off Britain If the government wants to do something popular it should put in controls on airport drop off charges www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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East Midlands Airport to increase the cost of drop-off charges
Airport bosses say the move is a response to "significant inflationary pressures".
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Anthony McDonald @antmcd7.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Agreed. They’ll reclaim the fine by imposing extra charges on customers. Custodial sentences are the only punishment and deterrent for any other potential culprits
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Put the bosses behind bars £9m is nothing. Only imprisonment will act as an deterrent www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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South West Water fined £8m for hundreds of sewage spills in Cornwall and Devon
District judge orders record fine for region and says incidents of pollution cannot be tolerated
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Rod Hull and Emu? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Rubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford plot
US secretary of state, who offered no evidence for claims, also says many people ‘disturbed’ that five suspects released on bail
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Nationalise it Privatisation has failed on utilities with shareholders getting richer and consumers being ripped off Pollution caused by corporate greed should result in custodial sentences for directors www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on Thames Water: Andy Burnham should nationalise this failed monopoly | Editorial
Editorial: Bill payers should not fund another rescue for financiers of the water industry. Public ownership can end the cycle of extraction and failure
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Oh dear nevermind He even had a bible. Not entirely sure it helped www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/far-rig...
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Far-right activist Danny Tommo refused bail ahead of trial next year
Far-right anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, has been remanded in custody ahead of a trial next year.
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Good. The first past the post system is archaic Hopefully with electoral reform we will get parties have to work more closer www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Andy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans
Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Next Farage will be using Aryan Race Theory Farage is a tired racist trying and failing to emulate 1930s Germany He is getting more and more desperate as his support ebbs away www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Nandy labels Farage ‘master of conspiracy theory’ over Fairford claims
Culture secretary criticises Reform leader after he tried to link suspected bomb plot to small boat crossings
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What nonsense: But FIFA's lawyers write: "With no basis whatsoever, UEFA suggests that Mr Infantino sought to profit personally from the FFE proposal." news.sky.com/story/fifa-a...
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FIFA accuses European football chiefs of 'harassment' against Gianni Infantino
FIFA has accused European football chiefs of "harassment" against Gianni Infantino and trying to influence the presidential election by "spreading misinformation" against him over the World Cup ventur...
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Again Farage proving again proving himself to be a tit and that is needs to be as far away from government as possible….perhaps ST Helena ? news.sky.com/video/we-hav...
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'We have a massive problem with national security': Farage challenged on Fairford speculation
Reform UK leader told his social media followers the five men arrested after an RAF Fairford situation were "Iranian nationals". Sky's Rob Powell spoke to him after it was confirmed the men arrested a...
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Sense this is going to be very embarrassing ……. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Men arrested over RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ released on bail
Five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot near an RAF base have been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police has said.
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Best described like his father as a conceited arsehole www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Teachers at Euan Blair firm report ‘horrendous stress’ after AI used to rate their work
Exclusive: Instructors at tech training company Multiverse hit out at ‘remorseless’ and ‘unnerving’ monitoring system
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Misogyny in action Those women who vote for him must be either very dim and/or subservient to men and be living in a 1950s time warp Just shameful www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Trump tells female reporter to be ‘quiet’ after media ban is reversed by judge
‘I love women,’ Trump said. ‘I think they're great. But what a ridiculous statement that is’
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“This is the beginning of the end. This is the decline” His decline started when he was born….. www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes
Trump tries to dominate at the UN as his approval ratings plummet and even some Republicans distance themselves from him
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
For a start getting rid of Laura Kuenssberg will do us all a favour www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Some BBC channels and radio stations 'may well' have to close, director general says
The BBC's financial situation "may well mean" some channels and stations close, Matt Brittin says.
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Only racists and bigots will shed any tears for this pathetic excuse for a human www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Tommy Robinson at court to see anti-migrant activist Danny Tommo deny criminal damage
Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, appeared in court charged with criminal damage
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Very arrogant Hopefully a custodial sentence awaits www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after alleged dinghy slashing in Channel
Far-right activist who was filmed appearing to slash boat with blade is refused bail as he denies charges
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Knob www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Netanyahu condemns media and Mamdani while praising Trump at UN in New York – latest updates
Israeli prime minister hails IDF as ‘most moral army in the world’
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Netanyahu is a nasty piece of work on a par with Trump. Netanyahu is a war criminal in the same way Hamas are news.sky.com/video/dozens...
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Dozens of delegates walk out as Netanyahu takes to stage at UN
Dozens of delegates at the UN General Assembly could be seen walking out as Benjamin Netanyahu walked on stage. At the same time, small sections of the audience - including the Israeli delegation - co...
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
China has a point. Trump instead has a blunt pencil www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Xi says China and US must ensure AI ‘is always under human control’ as Trump touts ‘great friendship’ before White House talks – live
Xi arrived at the White House on Thursday morning ahead of major talks, which are expected to cover trade, AI, Taiwan and more
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What on earth are they thinking about Wonder how much money was given to them….. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Indian oil and gas heir made professor of sustainability at Newcastle University
Incredulity over role for Anant Ambani, son of India’s richest person, who also runs a controversial mega-zoo
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Farage is hardly likely to be personally sympathetic to Putin's politics, but the confluence of the two men's dislike for the European Union has made Farage a desirable figure for Russian state-run broadcasters. Still true today www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
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Nigel Farage's relationship with Russian media comes under scrutiny
The Ukip leader's Euroscepticism makes him a shoo-in at the Russian state broadcaster that is often called Putin's mouthpiece
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Farage against the establishment of a Russian misinformation unit…..one has to ask why. Bear in mind that Farage made many appearances on Russian state TV channel RT today It is time those who admire him really knew what kind of individual he is www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/nigel-...
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Nigel Farage Has Attacked The Government's Plans For A New Russia Misinformation Unit
The Reform UK leader claimed it is “targeted directly” at his party.
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Good and about time He is no so called patriot. Instead like Farage, he is a racist attention seeker www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Police arrest far-right activist Daniel Thomas after dinghy slashed in Channel
Thirty-seven-year-old in custody on suspicion of crimes including criminal damage with intent to endanger life
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Shows who Reform and Farage are working for The rich will get richer, the poor poorer www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension
‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Farage and free speech…. Given Reform banned some journalists from their conference, how does that work ? Hypocritical as ever www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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PM’s new anti-disinformation unit gets cross-party backing, as Farage declares it an attack on free speech – UK politics live
Farage referred to the new unit and said Burnham was setting it up ‘using the excuse that Russia wants to interfere with elections’
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
He should be arrested for endangering life Enough is enough with this racist www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Far-right activist Daniel Thomas slashes dinghy in Channel with blade while rescue worker onboard
Thomas called followers to protest against arrival of asylum seekers in Gosport, but Border Force instead transported them to Dover
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Absolutely disgusting Racism is abhorrent and Reform have shown their true colours The sooner Farage and his racists fu*k off the better www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform UK-led council ends support for Show Racism the Red Card
Charity’s head coach ‘shocked’ after Sunderland council leader says it will not support ‘politically charged’ groups
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Let’s hope he has the courage to do so www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Andy Burnham fails to rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifesto
PM skirts question and says his focus is on rebuilding bridges before first meeting with Ursula von der Leyen
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“You’re making Vladimir Putin proud. State run Media,” political commentator Brian Krassenstein wrote. Can’t wait to see Farage announce that GB News will be the official news channel whilst holding Mein Kampf readings www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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White House shredded for promoting its own news app after Trump’s media ban
The White House promoted its official app as a way to receive ‘the news that matters most’
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Surprised Farage has not joined in Trump, Vance and Farage donor believe in freedom. They believe in freedom for billionaires to do what they want One wonders where the money has gone for public services …..siphoned off by billionaires www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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JD Vance says Trump’s White House media ban is ‘totally appropriate’ as networks halt TV pool coverage in response – live
NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox News, the fourth other networks that make up the White House TV pool, decided they would cease coverage in solidarity with banned CNN
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The government needs to step in and make NATS accountable for this. It is simply not good enough to say it is now sorted www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Airlines urge action after UK flights delayed and cancelled again
Nats says fault at Prestwick has been ‘fixed’ after airports in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland are hit
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
‘It’s not clear that financial interests are driving White House policy’ If they are not then I am a chocolate digestive www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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As White House shields the AI gold rush, Trump family and other allies strike it rich – with few guardrails
It’s not clear that financial interests are driving White House policy, but they run parallel even as resistance mounts
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... How much more pathetic can he get? Surely even his supporters people must realise he is an international embarrassment Those like Farage who continue to support him no doubt will want the same here. Perhaps a 30p Lee Anderson statue full of gammon
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Trump claims triumphal arch will serve as a ‘top grade military complex’ to store weapons
US president on Truth Social claims his new plan for the 250ft arch comes at the ‘strong request’ of the US military
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Farage showing his true white colours www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Farage says he wants to ‘hijack’ Trump’s ICE czar to help secure UK border
Reform leader also tells US event Europe should have ‘more sensible view’ of president’s administration
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Another example of repulsiveness www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026...
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US fashion CEO resigns after physically restraining animal rights activists
Steven Kolb of the Council of Fashion Designers of America was filmed during an altercation at New York fashion week
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Given Trump is a Russian asset it’s hardly surprising news.sky.com/video/donald...
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Donald Trump Jr ‘paid back’ Russian oligarch for wedding party gift, says President Trump
Donald Trump Jr and his wife Bettina said a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin paid for two nights of their wedding celebrations.
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Makes a mockery of a nation that was meant to a beacon to the world re free speech That beacon is well and truly extinguished www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House
US president has overseen an unprecedented restriction of access for major traditional news media since start of second term
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
When are people going to wake up to who is supporting Reform Either they are happy to have such people who want their own agenda to the detriment of the country or are just too dim to realise www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform donor Ben Delo loaned £350k to academic found to have engaged in online bullying
Judge said Nina Power and her friend’s social media posts had ‘the whiff of threat and antisemitism’
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Briana @neverstopthefight.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🙌🏾 just saying…..
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Middle Age Riot @middleageriot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At this point, Donald Trump is more likely to have a degenerative disease named after him than a performing arts center.
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Another example of the US going backwards The US has turned in itself and become a nation of regressives This is what Farage wants the UK to be like. Stuck in the past where the rich get richer and the rest left to fend for themselves news.sky.com/story/robert...
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Robert F Kennedy Jr tells anti-vaccine activists they have a 'friend in the White House'
The US health secretary was speaking at a conference of the Children's Health Defense, a group that Mr Kennedy used to chair.
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
So wonder why Reform are getting millions from Crypto billionaires ? Time to sort this out once and for all www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Reform to hand crypto investors hundreds of millions in tax breaks
Exclusive: Analysis seen by The Independent reveals the wealthiest crypto investors would get £100m a year in tax relief from Nigel Farage’s party
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Oh dear Ed needs to do something else he will be ruined www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/tommy-r...
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Tommy Robinson comes out in support for Ed Sheeran in career low for singer
As Ed Sheeran continues to be the subject of anger over the Macklemore-Palestine controversy, he's received the last endorsement he needed.
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It does make one wonder why was in Reform the first place Seems quite shallow one can switch like that www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Senedd member who quit Reform voted Remain in Brexit referendum
Sarah Cooper-Lesadd has defected to Plaid and says her former party is "falling apart at the seams".
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What a surprise No wonder why billionaires are supporting Reform Reform and Farage only care about their donors www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform-linked thinktank ‘to call for big tax cuts for the rich’
Centre for a Better Britain will urge abolishing inheritance tax and phasing out capital gains tax, report says
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Good to see he has little in the way of principles www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore
Four openers and live band for Sheeran’s tour depart after removal of Macklemore over ‘free Palestine’ comments
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Daily Torygraph will lose support given many Reform supporters have difficulty reading Reform are not interested in a free press. They want to control the narrative by using diversionary tactics and using populist headlines www.theguardian.com/media/2026/s...
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‘Significant unease’ at the Telegraph over Reform using outlet for ‘spoiler’ tactics
Recent instances of Nigel Farage’s party trying to gain sympathetic coverage lead to debate over reporting practices
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