Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 16/10/2026 notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/s/LLzgDUnotopalantir.goodlawproject.orgSay no to Palantir in the NHSNHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir - fight back 000 0
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 15/10/2026The thing that surprises me about the ITV report into racism and mysogeny among Reform councillors, is that people are surprised that there is racism and mysogeny among Reform councillors. 000 0
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Just watching ITV News at 10. Nigel Farage (compulsive liar) calling Andy Burnham a liar because he contradicted Boris Johnson (compulsive liar). Try and unpick that one! 2132 13
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 28/09/2026They oppose any measures to prevent online misinformation, they don't want people looking at any criminal history. An interesting position for a party that promises honesty. www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ref...thelondoneconomic.comConcerns raised after Reform council REJECTS motion calling for DBS checksThe Reform-run council in Barnsley has been accused of showing 'weak and feeble leadership' after blocking the motion on DBS checks. 000 0
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 20/09/2026BBC News - Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Here's a man blaming immigrants for the fact that he's an immigrant. (Unlike him, most of the immigrants he's complaining about pay tax to HMRC).bbc.co.ukBillionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UKIneos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea. 010 1
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Looking back at the last world cup, the English national anthem was about the dullest! schoolsweek.co.uk/reform-there...schoolsweek.co.ukReform: 'There will be consequences for not singing anthem'Braverman believes parents will tip her off if heads don't follow her anthem and hymns rules 000 0
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 22/08/2026We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1goodlawproject.orgJason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law ProjectCommission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death. 020 2
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Chris Mason on BBC News at Ten just reported that Farage said he didn't attend Clacton election result announcement because of warnings from Essex Police of threat of disruption. He didn't bother to mention that this was a lie. Essex Police say there was no such warning. 041 4
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Source: El Cronista share.google/x1lveArPCQcM... I'm not sure what you would have to have done to be called an "expert" in this subject.share.googleToilet Paper Over or Under: Which Way Is Correct and Why Experts Recommend One MethodFind out the proper way to organize the bathroom in your home 000 0
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 19/06/2026BBC News - Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... News organisations telling us that Brexit was a disaster. Thanks BBC, but I knew that 10 years ago.bbc.co.ukBrexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggestsAnalysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU. 110 1
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Source: BBC share.google/SgBvh22BZ5qA... We've been electing local councillors since 1889 without any need for special training. Now Reform are getting in and we suddenly need 6 month courses. Surely just a simple IQ test before they're allowed to stand would be more cost effective!share.googleNew Suffolk councillors need six months' prep, says Reform leaderThe new representatives will undergo 000 0
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Putting the people of Britain first! www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politic...doncasterfreepress.co.ukReform leader sits in pub garden after refusing interviews due to 'prior commitment'Councillor Craig Ward declined interviews due to a prior commitment, but was subsequently seen in a beer garden with other councillors. 000 0
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 11/05/2026BBC News - Sunderland councillor under investigation over racism allegations - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Reform starting as they mean to go on!bbc.co.ukSunderland councillor under investigation over racism allegationsReform UK investigate Glenn Gibbins after his Sunderland election win on Thursday. 000 0
Reposted by Mark BartonFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Jim Ratcliffe, a tax resident of Monaco who has legally avoided an estimated £4 billion in UK taxes, says, "The UK is being colonised by immigrants, isn't it?" Ed Conway, "You met recently with Nigel Farage, didn't you?" Jim Ratcliffe, "I did" 96541212 541
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 31/01/2026Still no Labour or Green defections to Reform. I'm beginning to think that Nigel wasn't being honest. No doubt the press will expose him, like they always do! 000 0
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Last week Farage said a Labour figure would be detecting to Reform on Tuesday (yesterday). I haven't heard anything yet. Have I missed it. I know Nigel wouldn't just make it up or use it as a deflection. He's not that sort of man. 010 1
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Another conservative defects to reform. They are becoming the Conform party. 000 0
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 14/10/2025You've probably already seen this all over BBC News, but I'll share it anyway. www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lab...thelondoneconomic.comLabour has already delivered or making progress towards two-thirds of its manifesto pledgesThe Labour government has already delivered or is making progress towards around two thirds of its manifesto pledges. 000 0
Reposted by Mark BartonReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 05/07/2025Please see, sign and share this Open Letter to Kent County Council regarding the removal of trans books from libraries: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comAn Open Letter to Kent County Council regarding the removal of trans books from librariesThis letter calls on Kent County Council to reverse its harmful decision to remove transgender-inclusive books from the children’s section of public libraries. We encourage everyone to sign this lette... 43114 31
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 29/06/2025After over 30 years as a Labour Party member, I'm wondering whether to leave. They're not the party I joined. 000 0
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Nigel Farage says abortion laws are “utterly ludicrous.” MPs are watching. We have days to show them: the public backs abortion rights. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...you.38degrees.org.ukDecriminalise abortion and make it a protected human right.Women’s rights are under threat from the far right. Nigel Farage just called our current abortion provisions “utterly ludicrous” – and others in power are paying attention. A vote in Parliament could ... 010 1
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Take 2 mins to demand that Meta stop targeting you with creepy personalised ads and content! goodlaw.social/gk0igoodlaw.socialMeta: this time it’s personalTake 2 mins to write to Meta now! 010 1
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 23/04/2025A nation is surprised as convicted criminal shows no regard for legal process! 010 1
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 15/04/2025I think we'll using this word a lot from now on. 000 0
Reposted by Mark BartonSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart. 20083202463 8.3K
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025This is serious. New polling shows Reform UK surging—they could win 67 seats and become one of the biggest parties in Parliament. They’re building a ruthless campaign machine to push their far-right agenda. We need to fight back. Will you join me? www.stop-reform.org @hopenothate.org.ukstop-reform.org 000 0
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Whatever happened to spontaneous combustion? Is it still a thing, or did it disappear into the Bermuda Triangle? 010 1
Mark Barton @phlegmatist.bsky.social · 08/11/2024As I was going to St Ives I met a man with seven wives Each wife had seven sacks Each sack had seven cats Each cat had seven kits Kits, cats, sacks and wives How many were going to St Ives? Supplementary question. Why do people think it's clever to say the answer is one? 020 2
