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Peter Chappell

@petebogs.bsky.social
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reporter at the times, author of WHAT IS REFORM WINS out April 2026 with Bloomsbury

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Virginia @virginiagjh.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
@petebogs.bsky.social excellent book ‘What if Reform wins’ imagining the dystopia of a Reform win, in the first chapter it refers to the ousted Labour PM Keir Starmer mentioning ‘ the Labour party’s ’reckless coup ‘ seems very apt today
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Here I am doing some crystal ball watching @politicsjoe.bsky.social youtu.be/lAS51J3y9MA?...
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What happens if Reform win the election?
YouTube video by PoliticsJOE
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Stunned by this generous and thoughtful review by Andrew Marr. "This is a gripping and important book for anyone remotely interested in politics. Both Reform enthusiasts and their myriad enemies should read it, argue with it, and change their thinking." www.newstatesman.com/culture/book...
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Paging Prime Minister Farage
A semi-fictional account predicting how a future Reform government would unfold is thrilling – and chilling
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
What If Reform Wins has sold out on Amazon. If you’re buying a copy pls support independent book shops and buy here: tinyurl.com/2s3faywk
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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
This book is hilarious, terrifying and, most important of all, in the shops now. Strong recommend
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
thank you so much @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 29/04/2026
What If Reform Wins? by Peter Chappell review – a massive wake-up call
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What If Reform Wins? by Peter Chappell review – a massive wake-up call
This ‘nonfiction thriller’ takes us through exactly what would happen if Nigel Farage won his dreamed-of majority
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Gaby Hinsliff @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Genuinely as a reviewer nothing makes me happier than a smart idea turned into a book I enjoyed, that other people might also enjoy. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/a...
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What If Reform Wins? by Peter Chappell review – a massive wake-up call
This ‘nonfiction thriller’ takes us through exactly what would happen if Nigel Farage won his dreamed-of majority
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
"A massive wake up call" ... @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social reads What If Reform Wins for the Guardian theguardian.com/books/2026/a...
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Delighted by this 4* review in @telegraph.co.uk for What If Reform Wins www.telegraph.co.uk/books/non-fi...
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How a Reform victory could destroy Britain
Farage holed up in No 10, riots at migrant centres, the Army on standby… A new book peers into Britain’s future. But how plausible is it?
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
AND @mattgreencomedy.com who was certainly my favourite of the three
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Current detention capacity is 2,200. Zia Yusuf would be in charge of creating the largest detection and deportation regime in Europe from scratch. In a year.
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Bloomsbury Continuum @bloomscontinuum.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
What would actually happen if Reform wins at the next general election? In this chilling nonfiction thriller, Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social takes us day by day through a world in which Reform has the opportunity to put their policies into practice. What If Reform Wins publishes 30th April.
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Will the Reform gains at the local election help or hinder its chances at the next general election?
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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
this was great fun, and also Peter's - frightening! Terrifying! - book is also extremely funny and readable
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
What if Reform actually wins at the next general election? Farage chain smoking in No 10, an attack on the BBC, and t-shirt canons…. Fantastic to chat with the incredible @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com and @jonnelledge.bsky.social on @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/0hxG...
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The End is Nige – What happens if Reform win?
Spotify video
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
What operational obstacles would Reform run into in government if it tried to deport 600k people (or 1.2 m as Zia often claims)? #whatifReformwin thread: www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
thetimes.com
Zia Yusuf: Reform’s deportation plans will be like Trump 2.0
The senior party figure defends talk of an ‘invasion’ and vows to emulate the US president’s success in cutting migration at the Mexican border
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Delighted to say I’m publishing a book called What If Reform Wins: a Scenario with @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social in April 2026 t.co/beKEShh4Gf
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https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/bloomsbury-continuum-snaps-up-peter-chappells-searing-look-at-farage-and-reform-uk
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
details of the ghent altarpiece, seen this weekend
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
archway is not the place to see spring in. but standing in front of this tree at midnight last night was enough for now
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
in what world is not blatant censorship?
bbc.co.uk
Meta stops former Facebook director from promoting critical memoir
Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
AI has read us. Now we need to read AI, says Jeanette Winterson
theguardian.com
‘OpenAI’s metafictional short story about grief is beautiful and moving’ | Jeanette Winterson
I think of AI as alternative intelligence – and its capacity to be ‘other’ is just what the human race needs
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
a hilarious gentleman is the subject of this brilliant piece
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Editor and stylist Mel Ottenberg: ‘I don’t look good in fashion’
The editor-in-chief of Interview loves blue shampoo, double denim and his black leather de Sede couch
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Human literature was fun while it lasted
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ChatGPT firm reveals AI model that is ‘good at creative writing’
As tech firms battle creative industries over copyright, OpenAI chief Sam Altman says he was ‘really struck’ by product’s output
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
enjoying @charliehparker.bsky.social’s excellent Benidorm dispatch with racing fans enjoying €1 pints in the sun instead of trackside in the Cotswolds
thetimes.com
And they’re off… to watch Cheltenham in sunny Benidorm (with €1 pints)
Punters are flocking to the Spanish resort where the racing is shown on giant screens, the beer is cheaper and the weather warmer
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
the stained glass windows of fairford, glos
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
favourite thing about this is that she doesn't even like it and keeps it in storage (in her Tudor manor)
thetimes.com
Stolen painting surfaces in Norfolk — and owner won’t hand it back
Antonio Solario’s Madonna and Child was acquired in good faith by Baron De Dozsa after it was stolen from a museum in Belluno in 1973, and passed on to his wife
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
hampstead latest
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Emma Yeomans @yeomans.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Collision of the Stena Immaculate and Solong in the North Sea could become a major oil spill. According to Kpler data, the tanker left Corinth carrying 128k barrels of refined crude. It doesn't appear to have offloaded prior to being hit by the Solong. More here www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Spicy food has made us better at appreciating interesting cheese, say mongers
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
lovely story by Alex Farber about how chess transformed one depressed teen’s life
thetimes.com
How a troubled teenage girl inspired a new TV chess contest
Jasmine Paton turned to the game to combat her depression, posing as a man. Here’s how she spun her problems into a superpower — and found love too
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
tete a tetes in the midday sun 🌼
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 08/03/2025
What do women really want from men? I delved into romantasy and found a good few clues | Max Fletcher
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What do women really want from men? I delved into romantasy and found a good few clues | Max Fletcher
In these novels, the heroes are – to borrow a term from the fandom – cinnamon rolls: soft-hearted, sweet and, yes, delicious, says writer Max Fletcher
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
petition to give Mischief the cat the keys of Plymouth
thetimes.com
How Plymouth’s friendliest cat became a Mischief to national security
Mischief, a black and white tuxedo moggy, has millions following his exploits as he wanders for miles around all parts of the city. But he’s posed a problem…
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
glencoe in the snow
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
the trio describe themselves as “pop girlies with a lil bit of yeehaw”
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Eurovision 2025: girl band Remember Monday to represent UK
The trio, who met at school, say it will be a ‘crazy honour’ to take to the stage in Basel in May with their ballad What The Hell Just Happened?
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The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 06/03/2025
A survey for World Book Day reveals readers value physical books over ebooks — and differences in reading habits between the sexes and age groups
thetimes.com
Four in 10 of us haven’t read a book in a year. What’s to blame?
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 06/03/2025
Warning: if your name is David, you won’t survive a horror movie
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Warning: if your name is David, you won’t survive a horror movie
A survey has revealed the most likely characters to be killed off before the end credits. Actors would be ill-advised to take on any Davids, Hollys or Dicks
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
my yellow bittern story
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
the life of anton chekhov
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Two-fifths of adults haven't read a book in the last year. What's to blame, and how are booksellers adapting? My piece with Seren Hughes @ylbooks.bsky.social
thetimes.com
Four in 10 of us haven’t read a book in a year. What’s to blame?
A survey for World Book Day reveals readers value physical books over ebooks — and differences in reading habits between the sexes and age groups
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
New: good news for fans of The Sekforde in Clerkenwell - Islington's licensing review says it can stay open with new rules requiring the use of a curtain to prevent noise and a rope to keep guests closer to the pub. Follows accusations of NIMBYism after resident noise complaints
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Scenes from Prospect Cottage (it was closed)
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Emma Yeomans @yeomans.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Yesterday, The Times went on a boat chase, to track down and photograph a Russian warship and cargo ship full of weapons as they transited the English Channel. We watched them, and they watched us back. Story coming soon...
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Cardinal Wolsey’s rooms, Hampton Court
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Chaldon Church devil painting c1200, discovered after hundreds of years behind whitewash by a Victorian vicar
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Trump to make investment announcement as Zelensky says peace is still possible - follow for updates here @thetimes.com
thetimes.com
Ukraine war live: Trump says US will not put up with Zelensky for long
Outburst comes after Sir Keir Starmer told MPs that US support was ‘vital’ for ending the war as Europe seeks to bolster its defence spending
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
How a £2.8m golden loo was stolen from Blenheim Palace (with gifs)
thetimes.com
How was the Blenheim gold toilet stolen? Anatomy of a heist
Three men are in court denying roles in the theft of a £2.8m artwork — this is what the CCTV shows
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Peter Chappell @petebogs.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Had a delicious feast at the (new) Great Indian pub in Archway
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
The aid cut is so depressing. I know it's politically popular but it's going to cause an enormous amount of harm. It's deeply frustrating that we've never found a way of explaining why it matters to UK voters even though it really does.
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