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Doug Scrafton

@par-adise.bsky.social
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Retired diplomat and councillor, living in Cornwall. People think I've moved to the left - the reality is that the country has lurched violently to the right, surely? Please don't blame me - I voted remain.

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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Disappointing reaction from Ed Davey on R4 this morning to the Burnham proposals on a care service and Europe. At least they provide a starting point. As a LibDem-leaning voter (and former LibDem councillor), I would have liked to see some positive engagement rather than 'not enough, won't work'.
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Sir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Surely it is time for the authorities to take this Fairford terrorism case out of the hands of the police & pass it over to Nigel Farage, Richard Tice & Isabel Oakeshott etc. These people have the expertise & skills to have this all solved & explained to the public by tonight.👍
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
From the other place - but sums it up for me: I say, @BBCNews was that a Laura Kuensberg interview with the Prime Minister, or a PM interview with Kuensberg? Which one got the greater airtime??? What do you say @bbcnews.bsky.social ?
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I have an announcement.
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Let's just suppose you established a political party as a private limited company with, perhaps, two or three directors. Let's suppose some very generous people then gave that company enormous sums of money. If you then decided to liquidate the company, what would happen to its financial assets?
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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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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The Rolling Scones
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Simon Pegg @simonpegg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The UK land speed record of 403.1 mph (648.7 km/h) set by Donald Campbell on July 17 1964 has just been broken by a paper shredder at Reform UK HQ.
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rmcl82.bsky.social @rmcl82.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The UK needs a new “hostile environment” policy - one directed at fascist goons rather than migrants. And just like the original, the new policy should be designed to make life in the UK as difficult as possible for fascists, with everyday checks and cutting off certain support. Seems fair.
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Does anyone know of reliable figures comparing the percentage rate of sexual attacks committed by asylum seekers with the rate among the community as a whole?
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bwildered2 🚩 @bwildered2.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The punishment should fit the crime. If convicted he could be hung from a lamppost.
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Leader of group behind flag campaign in England charged with 14 offences
Ryan Bridge, who co-founded Raise the Colours, to appear in court on charges including racially aggravated harassment
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Strange timing for a 'stop the boats' demo!:
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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Just been browsing online for novelty Advent calendars (yes, I know it is too early, but some have to be posted overseas). Came across something claiming to be a Hallowe'en Avent calendar. Have people really forgotten what Advent actually refers to??!!! 😞
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Every time I think how absurd it is to imagine Reform in government and Farage in No 10, given their obvious clay feet, I remind myself that I used to think how ridiculous it was to imagine British voters supporting Brexit, given the patent absurdity of the idea...
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Chris Addison @mrchrisaddison.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Possibly the most shocking revelation in this whole thing is that Nigel Farage was at one point in Clacton.
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Jenny 🌈 🐕🕊🌳⚘️ @jennyfurfuls.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
😂👍
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Sunrise in Cornwall today.
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Like all of the Ted Darling series, this is a great read - worth paying in full for, let along downloading it free!
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Tottie Limejuice @tottie.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Only the Lonely by L M Krier, Ted Darling Crime Series, is FREE for Kindle download this weekend ONLY. So grab it while you can! www.amazon.co.uk/Only-Lonely-...
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Only the Lonely: ‘blind dates end in bleeding hearts’ (Ted Darling Crime Series Book 6)
Only the Lonely: ‘blind dates end in bleeding hearts’ (Ted Darling Crime Series Book 6) eBook : Krier, L M: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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RG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Imagine a world without Trump. I just can't wait. Will be bliss.
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Stop That @stopthatgirl7.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Please.
Threads post: I was in Minnesota the day Prince died
I'm in Nashville the day Dolly passes ... what's going on ? 1/2

Reply: go to Mar-a-lago
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Good to hear a Libdem MP @maxwilkinson.bsky.social on #r4today for a change. Found myself thinking it was not the usual nails down a blackboard moment. But actually a sensible conversation about joining the EU migration pact. Refreshing sanity in all the hateful noise. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey
The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The sparrow has landed
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ℝ𝕖𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕓𝕝𝕦𝕖 @rebelb1ue.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I’m not an immunologist, but there appears to be a strong positive correlation between vaccine skepticism and being an insufferable asshole.
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Sir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
11:15am yesterday, our village. Are these the first migrants from Ceuta to reach Dorset? A number of young lads in Cub Scout uniforms leapt out of a minibus & invaded Jill’s shop. They had no idea what Apple Cobbler was and taunted Simple Sally with their woggles. Deport. Now.
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I thought they excelled themselves with their unquestioning 'interview' with the Tory home affairs spokesman. Philps' suggestion that the French navy tried to intimidate him last week with their firing exercise was particularly amusing - has anyone in France even heard of him, I wonder.
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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Brexiters: people who think Britain still rules the world, but at the same time is too insignificant to have any impact on climate change.
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 23/07/2026
BREAKING: Canine delivers strongest bipartisan statement of the year.
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Bit of a relief, really, that no one here has any concerns about senior US appointments...
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Giles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Yeah. Why isn't the media interested in all the OTHER MPs receiving undeclared £5m gifts and hanging out with felons. It's a stitch up
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hillyyard.bsky.social @hillyyard.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Sunrise in Cornwall this morning.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
New Bayeux discovery ... !!! "Look! Nigel Farage is being attacked by a man with a cistern on his head." via Terry Haines
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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Stephen Moran. @moranstephen1000.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Manneken Pis (the famous "pissing boy" statue) in Brussels has been given a makeover #belgium #worldcup
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Many Happy Returns, Canada!
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GrumpyGirdle 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿〓〓🇪🇺🇫🇷🇺🇦🇵🇸🐈‍⬛🐾📚🌊☮️ @grumpygirdle.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Important message from Cornwall Council
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I seem to have missed the adverts for the great 10th anniversary parties, where the key Brexiteers are going to remind us of all the breathtaking benefits that have come our way thanks to their efforts.
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
"It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain Isn’t that the truth!
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Peter Kay @theonlypeterkay.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Breaking news: The 17 million people who voted for Brexit are calling for Harborne to bung them their £5million each because, to be fair, most of them are’nt crypto-currency billionaires and will never benefit from Farage’s completely coincidental conversion to crypto mania.
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Could someone kindly give me a shout when the media excitement (!?) over the demise of the Prime Minister subsides to sensible levels? I am off to catch up on my much needed beauty sleep.
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Wonder if the political experts could kindly remind me of the last time a change of Prime Ministers during the course of a Parliament actually improved matters (other, possibly than Truss/Sunak)?
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/06/2026
It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years. European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir.
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Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Wonder if the political experts could kindly remind me of the last time a change of Prime Ministers during the course of a Parliament actually improved matters (other, possibly than Truss/Sunak)?
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