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JWexTheSpa @jwsidders.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
This is a must read. Reform and Restore allow the Tories to decontaminate their brand without decontaminating their platform. Thanks to Fleet Street support and dismal TV news, the three parties of the (far) right own the political narrative and are working together, whether they admit it or not.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 14/10/2026
Reform's politics of division won't fix our NHS. It is time to stand by international treaties and properly fund out public services.
REFORM’S ASYLUM MADNESS
SIÂN BERRY
MP FOR BRIGHTON PAVILION
“Reform is dangerously pitting funding for the NHS against upholding basic human rights for asylum seekers, all while supporting US-style private healthcare for the UK for the enrichment of its billionaire backers.
“The Green Party’s idea of a ‘normal country’ is one which stands by international treaties, and where those fleeing war and persecution are treated with human decency. It is also a country where the richest pay their fair share and our public services are properly funded.”
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Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party of England and Wales c/o PO Box Green Party London SE1P 6YL
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14/10/2026
Nigel Farage says charities that help asylum seekers get to UK should be prosecuted
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Nigel Farage says charities that help asylum seekers get to UK should be prosecuted
Reform leader did not say who should be targeted but party figures have been critical of small boat rescues by RNLI Charities and volunteers who help asylum seekers get to the UK should face potential criminal prosecution, Nigel Farage has said in an interview with a rightwing US podcaster. While the Reform UK leader did not specify which organisations should be targeted, he and other senior Reform figures have been heavily critical of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), which has faced a campaign of intimidation for its work in rescuing asylum seekers in the Channel. Continue reading...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14/10/2026
The raid on Ilhan Omar’s house is dangerous political theater | Moira Donegan
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The raid on Ilhan Omar’s house is dangerous political theater | Moira Donegan
The raid is meant to cast an air of suspicion and criminality over Democratic candidates who, like Omar, are facing the voters in a matter of weeks
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Syd Barhey Esq. FCA. #FBPE @barheys.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Yes indeed Claire ....... plus you have the likes of John Mann, Margaret Hodge, Luciana Berger, et al advocating hard for more of this. And then of course the myriad of MP's that receive funding from LFI ..... It's absolutely hopeless !
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"[the attack] took place around 4am.. while people were asleep.. targeted a residential apartment.. killed a 33yo woman while her daughter was caught in the flames watching her mother burn" Meanwhile the UK media pretends a motion declaring zionism is racism is the problem
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
via Harry Eccles
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Goes for all the 'British' Media.
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Chasbell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇹🇨🇦 @chasbell.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
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Claire #FBPE ☘️ 🍉 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🐝 🦮🇮🇪🇧🇪 💙💚 @fbpech.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence | George Monbiot
Tom Watson has said ‘mob rule’ must not decide public contracts. Perhaps he should take a look at his new employer, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Kimberly Guilfoyle is threatening to bring the Trump family down with her following her shock firing this week, insiders say.
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Trump Insiders Panic Over Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Secret ‘Burn Book’
The disgraced former U.S. ambassador to Greece has kept the receipts.
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Normal Island News @normalisland.co.uk · 14/10/2026
You might have seen my post on this yesterday. While I got lots of nice messages, I also got a load of hateful bile, so I've written this article to set the record straight. The dehumanisation of disabled people has to stop www.normalisland.co.uk/p/disabled-p...
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Disabled people are not riding around in free cars. That’s not how it works.
Sorry folks, but I’m breaking character today because Nigel Farage has pissed me off and I need to set the record straight.
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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
“You know, when the Nazis gassed the Jews, the world was silent. Now the world is silent while the Jews or the Israelis harass, humiliate… and steal away land from the Palestinians. And the world is silent. And I want to awake the world…” Hajo Meyer (Auschwitz survivor, 1924–2014)
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AW Sylwester @aw-sylwester.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14/10/2026
‘I wanted to change the stigma’: Nikita Hand on winning a civil rape case against Conor McGregor
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‘I wanted to change the stigma’: Nikita Hand on winning a civil rape case against Conor McGregor
The popularity of Hand’s book Not the Perfect Victim is the latest twist in a story that puts the spotlight on how society responds to sexual assault allegations
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Mike Elk @mikeelk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Meta has censored more than 1,000 pro-Lula accounts during the Brazilian Presidential Election. Evidence shows that the social media giant clearly interfered in the election. paydayreport.com/meta-censors...
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Meta Censors Over 1,080 Pro-Lula Accounts During Brazilian Presidential Election
Evidence shows the social media giant clearly interfered in the Brazilian Presidential Election
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Gallery Chapel @gallerychapel.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Donald J. Trump
@realDonald Trum:
For our Great Republican Senators, friends of mine "all," please be advised that the Communist Dumocrat Senate Candidate from Michigan, Abdulrahman Mohamed El- Sayed, is touting, as perhaps his single most important point, the Termination of the Filibuster. I watched yesterday, and he's gone Termination CRAZY. If he succeeds, the Dumocrats will gain 4 Senators, 8
Congressmen, many Electoral and Popular Votes, a stacked Supreme Court with 23 Justices, and I will be, sadly, despite the great job we are doing, the last Republican President! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed O
@AbdulElSayed
Couldn't have said it better myself.
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paulb52.bsky.social @paulb52.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Journalists must keep the Epstein story in the news. Trump panics each time it does and he'll say things in response that will be contradicted by information in the files and testimony from survivors and witnesses.
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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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nancabell.bsky.social @nancabell.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Perfect response for people complaining about gas prices at work today.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14/10/2026
Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support
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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support
Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for group Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14/10/2026
Russell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told
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Russell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told
Comedian faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women Russell Brand was a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator who used his celebrity status and force to rape and assault women, a court has heard. The 51-year-old comedian is alleged to have had an “insatiable desire” to get what he wanted and treated women as a means to an end, jurors were told. Continue reading...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14/10/2026
‘English nationalist’ content creators film themselves in asylum seekers’ house
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‘English nationalist’ content creators film themselves in asylum seekers’ house
Video posted online shows men entering home through unlocked door and claiming to be looking for paperwork A Home Office accommodation provider has launched an investigation after “English nationalist” content creators posing as contractors filmed themselves entering a property housing asylum seekers. The video, titled “HMO Hunting in Leicestershire”, was posted to the Truthhurts101UK YouTube account, which describes itself as being run by an “English nationalist citizen journalist” and claims to cover “immigration, demographic change, policing and stories others overlook”. The footage was also posted to the associated TH101UK’s X account, where is has been viewed more than 300,000 times. Continue reading...
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Look at these scumbags beating up a woman as Nigel Farage watches and then praises them. Protect OUR women (So WE can abuse them). Is their slogan.
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The News Agents @thenewsagents.co.uk · 14/10/2026
"This is what Donald Trump went to bed thinking about, he will not be able to stand the coverage." The new White House press secretary lasted only 14 painful minutes at the podium in her debut briefing. Is Trump already plotting ways to replace her?
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 14/10/2026
Standing together against hate means standing up for everyone. Everybody deserves to feel safe, respected and welcome.
Green Party quote graphic titled “STANDING AGAINST HATE CRIMES”, featuring Deputy Leader Mothin Ali standing in front of a mosque, against a green-tinted background.
The quote reads:
“Whether you’re a Black boy sitting in a park, a Jewish family going to synagogue, a Muslim praying in a mosque, or someone who arrived in our country seeking safety from war and persecution, there should be no place in this country where you can’t live your life in peace and security.
You don’t have to become your neighbour. You don’t have to worship like them, vote like them or agree with them. You do have to recognise their equal right to exist and belong. That should be the standard we set for the country, and for ourselves.”
The Green Party logo and promotional imprint appear at the bottom left.
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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
As the UK prepares for its G20 Presidency, there is a vital opportunity to turn ambition into action, tackling unsustainable debt, ensuring climate finance reaches the communities that need it most, and addressing global inequality through fairer taxation. Full response: bit.ly/47oYEHg
We warmly welcome the Foreign Secretary’s commitment to building a global financial system that works for people and planet. 

Too many countries are held back by unsustainable debt and a lack of resources to tackle poverty, gender inequality and the climate crisis. Richard Hawkes, Oxfam GB CEO.
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Claire #FBPE ☘️ 🍉 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🐝 🦮🇮🇪🇧🇪 💙💚 @fbpech.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Sally Rooney’s books will no longer be available in UK over her support for Palestine Action www.irishtimes.com/culture/book... This goverment’s stance on the proscribing of Palestine Action continues to embarrass, shame and disgust the majority.
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Sally Rooney’s books will no longer be available in UK over her support for Palestine Action
Faber blames UK antiterrorism legislation for decision to stop distributing bestselling author’s works
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Jameel Jaffer @jameeljaffer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
What was once a gradual slide into autocracy has become something like free-fall. We should all be in the streets. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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US launches immigration raid of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home, Fox News reports
US authorities conducted a predawn raid Monday on the Washington-area home ​of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar in ‌a probe of the Somali-born lawmaker's immigration paperwork, Fox News Digital re...
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paulb52.bsky.social @paulb52.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Exactly what does he want in return is the big question? More government contracts, breaking unions, next to zero regulation, push far right conspiracy theories, dilute workers rights and create a fully connected far right international organisation.
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paulb52.bsky.social @paulb52.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Reform and Johnson of the Conservatives are up to their necks in collusion with Russia. You could allege that they committed treason.
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paulb52.bsky.social @paulb52.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Another woman who scares trump. He really does give away his insecurities by lashing out at intelligent, capable and kind women.
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
To give a sense of scale, Musk is spending more on the midterms than he was on the 2024 election, and he was the biggest donor in that election. In 2025 he promised to pull back from politics and do much less political spending. Another lie.
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Ehijacked 📎 @ehijacked.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
As Farage bleats about a Russian hoax & calls our PM a liar - I urge you to read this from @bylinetimes.bsky.social from June 24. Let’s just say he would say that, wouldn’t he, given his cosy & lucrative relationship with Russia, who swore to undermine the EU? bylinetimes.com/2024/06/19/t...
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The Five Questions Nigel Farage is Never Asked About Brexit, Trump and Russia
As the media provides the Reform Leader with a prominent platform, Peter Jukes considers all the concerning lines of enquiry that journalists never confront him with
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paulb52.bsky.social @paulb52.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
As brexit has been a financial disaster and public opinion is in favour of rejoining the EU, it would be in the UK s interest to rejoin. Not only in economics terms but to be more protected from Russia/ US It's clear there are pro Putin people in Reform. Rejoin because its best for the UK.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12/10/2026
Nigel Farage adviser had unpublicised role at polling firm
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Nigel Farage adviser had unpublicised role at polling firm
Exclusive: Chris Bruni-Lowe used Redfield & Wilton Strategies role to develop potential campaign tactics, sources say A close adviser to Nigel Farage had an influential role at a national polling company despite not being publicly associated with the firm, the Guardian can reveal. Chris Bruni-Lowe, Farage’s private pollster for many years, played an important role in the operations of Redfield & Wilton Strategies and used it to develop potential campaign strategies, according to several sources who have worked there. Continue reading...
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Dr. Angry Beast @angrybeast.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
»28 day to go. It's going to be a wild ride. I think, we have a kind of an unhinged president, who is only going to get more unhinged. (…) My only advice to this is buckle up and be prepared to fight for what you believe.« David Rothkopf & Joanna Coles #Midterms www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnbS...
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Why Trump's Worst Scandal Is About to Haunt Him | The Daily Beast Podcast
YouTube video by The Daily Beast
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paulb52.bsky.social @paulb52.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Well worth a watch
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
So @gtconway.bsky.social and I talked about alll the bankruptcies
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Yikes — abc news has fallen… “outright deleted” a story about the Trump boys getting billions in government contracts 🤔👇🏽
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paulb52.bsky.social @paulb52.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Really well written article that I recommend.
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Claire #FBPE ☘️ 🍉 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🐝 🦮🇮🇪🇧🇪 💙💚 @fbpech.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Britain has stopped believing in freedom of protest
Recent police raids show the authorities are clamping down not just on protest, but the very idea of it
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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paulb52.bsky.social @paulb52.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
He really doesn't seem to know how weak he comes across. Trying to whine to your base who only support him because he was a reality TV person is desperate and pathetic.
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The News Agents @thenewsagents.co.uk · 10/10/2026
"He shouldn't really be involved in this at all. But when he does get involved, his sympathy is for the men." Trump has spoken about the Cornell University rape case – but made it all about himself... www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/why-...
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Why is Donald Trump now involved in the Cornell gang rape case? | The News Agents
In 2024, a female student consented to a threesome with two men, but claims she was gang raped by several others invited by those involved. The case has sparked outcry on campus, and resulted in…
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 10/10/2026
Recruitment boss accused of being behind ‘doxxing’ campaign against RNLI and anti-racism activists
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Recruitment boss accused of being behind ‘doxxing’ campaign against RNLI and anti-racism activists
Tom Watson, of Worcester, alleged to be behind Big Time Charlie X account that created so-called Traitorbase The owner of a recruitment firm has been accused of being at the centre of a so-called “doxxing” campaign against the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), anti-racism activists and business executives who recruit black, Asian and minority ethnic workers. Tom Watson, from Worcester, is alleged to be behind an X account calling itself “Big Time Charlie”, which was deactivated shortly after he was named by the campaign group Hope Not Hate. Continue reading...
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
“Well, I never did”, as my dad used to say.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump announces deal to import Russian diesel. Yet he imposed tariffs on China and India for importing fuel from Russia. 3 weeks ago signed law threatening 500% tariffs on India and China. Now facing midterm election defeat ... and Utter bankruptcy of Trump foreign, economic and other policies.
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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a 'gift to Putin'
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
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