Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Disappointing 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'. 051
Reposted by Doug ScraftonSir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Surely 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.👍 1031246306
Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 27/09/2026From 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 ? 000
Reposted by Doug ScraftonCount Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I have an announcement. 762080471
Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Let'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? 000
Reposted by Doug ScraftonCount Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Riddle 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. 8551041298
Reposted by Doug ScraftonSimon Pegg @simonpegg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The 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. 1447144
Reposted by Doug Scraftonrmcl82.bsky.social @rmcl82.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The 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. 36220
Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Does 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? 000
Reposted by Doug Scraftonbwildered2 🚩 @bwildered2.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The punishment should fit the crime. If convicted he could be hung from a lamppost.theguardian.comLeader of group behind flag campaign in England charged with 14 offencesRyan Bridge, who co-founded Raise the Colours, to appear in court on charges including racially aggravated harassment 061
Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Just 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??!!! 😞 010
Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Every 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... 000
Reposted by Doug ScraftonChris Addison @mrchrisaddison.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Possibly the most shocking revelation in this whole thing is that Nigel Farage was at one point in Clacton. 02978406
Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Like all of the Ted Darling series, this is a great read - worth paying in full for, let along downloading it free! 111
Reposted by Doug ScraftonTottie Limejuice @tottie.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Only 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-...amazon.co.ukOnly 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 001
Reposted by Doug ScraftonRG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Imagine a world without Trump. I just can't wait. Will be bliss. 47610
Reposted by Doug ScraftonSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Good 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...bbc.co.ukJoin EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed DaveyThe Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings. 1527786
Reposted by Doug Scraftonℝ𝕖𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕓𝕝𝕦𝕖 @rebelb1ue.bsky.social · 11/08/2026I’m not an immunologist, but there appears to be a strong positive correlation between vaccine skepticism and being an insufferable asshole. 350113981986
Reposted by Doug ScraftonSir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 04/08/202611:15am 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. 67498119
Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I 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. 110
Reposted by Doug ScraftonPaul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Brexiters: people who think Britain still rules the world, but at the same time is too insignificant to have any impact on climate change. 519243
Reposted by Doug Scrafton𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 23/07/2026BREAKING: Canine delivers strongest bipartisan statement of the year. 460162653326
Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Bit of a relief, really, that no one here has any concerns about senior US appointments... 010
Reposted by Doug ScraftonGiles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Yeah. 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 1241
Reposted by Doug ScraftonAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 11/07/2026New Bayeux discovery ... !!! "Look! Nigel Farage is being attacked by a man with a cistern on his head." via Terry Haines 1122179
Reposted by Doug ScraftonStephen Moran. @moranstephen1000.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Manneken Pis (the famous "pissing boy" statue) in Brussels has been given a makeover #belgium #worldcup 441218439
Reposted by Doug ScraftonGrumpyGirdle 🏴〓〓🇪🇺🇫🇷🇺🇦🇵🇸🐈⬛🐾📚🌊☮️ @grumpygirdle.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Important message from Cornwall Council 062
Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 24/06/2026I 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. 000
Reposted by Doug ScraftonGraham 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! 0388
Reposted by Doug ScraftonPeter Kay @theonlypeterkay.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Breaking 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. 02317
Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Could 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. 010
Reposted by Doug ScraftonDoug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Wonder 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)? 001
Reposted by Doug ScraftonUrsula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/06/2026It 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. 1151944486
Doug Scrafton @par-adise.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Wonder 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)? 001