Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Just a thought but if the first experience of migrants arriving in the U.K. is a bunch of hard of thinking types baying their opposition to their presence, how does this help in dissuading the odd one or two from potential radical actions later? 000
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Judging by the opinion research on both the Burnham Brexit plans and the National Care Service plans fewer and fewer people are listening to these so newspapers any more. They are starting to feel irrelevant. Good. 061
Reposted by Robin MTom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · 28/09/2026For any confused Americans, dogging is a traditional British term for walking the dog, if you're ever over here and see someone with their pet make sure to tell them how much you love dogging. That nothing makes you happier than seeing that wagging tail and panting mouth out on the heath. 4574697
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Speaking from some historic personal experience 😳 I’m not sure you’d need the dust pan if it’s going under the carpet? But maybe I was doing it wrong? 140
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Given Trump’s nonsense I really, really hope they were dogging! After all he’s had them under observation for some time! 130
Reposted by Robin MSunderland Lollipops @sunderlandlolly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Did you know that a Farage Reform govt intends to scrap the NHS? The private health care system he wants to introduce would cost you £10,000s, like the US, where getting ill can bankrupt you. #ReformUK #Labour #GreenParty #Newcastle #SAFC� #NUFC 27936351969
Reposted by Robin MSupertanskiii @supertanskiiii.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Danny Tommo tries to look well 'ard but always ends up looking like Frank Spencer. A deep dive into the comically hapless Tommo, his "Christian Army", the endless crowdfunding and the gaggle of bells supporting him. Spoiler: This is FULL of pisstaking. youtu.be/K5-56mveR9syoutu.beDanny Tommo: The Far Right Frank Spencer YouTube video by Supertanskiii 27394122
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Have had the pleasure of following Prem for some years now. Always good analysis and comment 010
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I had a sister in law like this once. Quite, quite mad sadly. She lived in the southern USA as well. 000
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This is what I think will happen. People got used to the idea of voting ‘against’ last time around. The target will change from stopping the Tories to stopping Farage & Reform. 000
Reposted by Robin MRuss Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Good. Now arrest those who were with him for conspiracy, and then arrest those who tried to set fire to a hotel for arson. And then proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation. Which is what you are if you use violence for political ends. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comPolice arrest far-right activist Daniel Thomas after dinghy slashed in ChannelThirty-seven-year-old in custody on suspicion of crimes including criminal damage with intent to endanger life 1123014851
Reposted by Robin MPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 23/09/2026There is a lot of misinformation about the UK social security spending. The chart below shows Total UK social security spending as a percentage of GDP, 2013/14 to 2030/31 (spending & forecast) 55% goes to pensioners, the remainder covers everything else. lordslibrary.parliament.uk/welfare-refo... 21317189
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I do fear the tornado will gather speed and force as Farage slides still further in the polls. 011
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026He seems too relaxed as what looks like a disaster for him approaches. Either he doesn’t think it’s gonna happen or he knows it is but is not gonna take any notice when it does. 022
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Exactly. The law should apply and be applied equally - yet it seems it isn’t. That’s where the danger in all this lies to my mind. 010
Reposted by Robin MSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Rebuilding our relationship with the EU “is the cheapest way to boost the economy, the fastest way to unite Europe in the face of security threats and the best way to get leverage on a global system that no longer has an American anchor.” So obvious it hurts. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukBrexit has left Britain ‘impotent – a bobbing cork in the sea,’ says David MilibandExclusive: Former foreign secretary adds to mounting pressure for a new UK deal with EU to repair Brexit damage 501512543
Reposted by Robin MNick Davies @njdavies.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Great to hear the PM say “We are going to be much prouder in standing up for our values and the rule of law” re foreign information warfare. I wonder if he or the Home Secretary might consider doing the same when it comes to masked vigilantes shutting down infrastructure and harassing the RNLI 301470412
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Really excellent thread this. Police would do well to read it. And Mahmood. And Burnham. 062
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This is a legitimate concern. Perhaps we should tell Shabama Mahmood? 000
Reposted by Robin MDuncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 22/09/2026"Chants of 'let them drown' sung by a child over a megaphone" surely must be the moment this UK Government realises that no form of appeasement or persuasion is going to solve this problem. Ban the platforms spreading the lies, proscribe the groups terrorising the country. Act now, for pity's sake. 520453
Reposted by Robin MGrahms & List ... Sometimes @laikax.bsky.social · 22/09/2026They're auditioning for the fag breathed nicotine stained temu trumpys wee UK racist border force removal squad aren't they? 031
Reposted by Robin MWill Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Endangering another during a journey by sea; criminal damage; carrying an offensive weapon; possession of a bladed article; conduct endangering ships or individuals; unlawfully and intentionally destroying a ship breaching section 11 of the aviation and maritime security act; 14540158
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I’ve a ‘legitimate concern’ for Andy Burnham and the govt: if we don’t crack down on the far right thugs and start hauling them off to prison soon, then any semblance of social cohesion will be lost. You can’t have a rules based society based on selective enforcement of those rules. Get a grip man! 0126
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Then a far right hard of thinking thug slashed a boat in the Channel with a rescuer still on board. And filmed it. Whilst the likes of Ferrari peddle this utter bollocks, the thugs are emboldened. But that, I fear, is the aim. 020
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This morning Nick Ferrari challenged Luke Pollard MP about the 5 migrants who made it to Folkestone. Pollard confirmed that all 5 had been apprehended for due processing. Despite this, Ferrari returned to the matter later in his show, and asked again if our borders are really secure. 110
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Nick is right of course, but aside from the ‘far right’ label this conduct is plain criminal. They need to crack down on criminals. Irrespective of their political views. When authority starts choosing who to prosecute in fear of upsetting a vocal minority we are on a very slippery slope. Arrest him 010
Reposted by Robin MWill Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 22/09/2026There are so many crimes in this thread you have to wonder what the police and Home Secretary think they are doing at this point. 421135320
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Trump knows the price of everything but the value of nothing. 000
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I don’t vote - at least not FOR anyone. However, sometimes to oppose the most evil option and to mitigate the worst excesses of people like Trump, it is necessary to vote AGAINST. We had this in the UK in 2024, and will next time to defeat Reform. Your chance USA is November. Don’t blow it. 022
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Apropos the post below, anyone notice that You Gov produced a poll which says all but 4 constituencies want to rejoin the EU - on the 1st day of the LibDem conference. I agree we should btw,but the timing kind of proves Peter Hitchen’s point! 011
Reposted by Robin MDee Lomas @deelomas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026If the government don’t get a handle on this fascist shit, soon we’ll have our own ‘Ann Frank’s’ in their attics. This isn’t about boats or asylum seekers or refugees. This is blatant racism. @andyburnham.bsky.social Get your fucking finger and do something now and make it fucking big. 59927
Reposted by Robin MDee Lomas @deelomas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Honestly, I’m in the real depths of despair & feeling completely overwhelmed by helplessness. What are we going to do about this right wing mob, these vigilantes & their ignorant leaders when there is no leadership from our government? There will be deaths on our streets before something is done. 157811
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Well those mobility scooter seats can be pretty hard you know.. 011
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026My thought exactly when my wife read the headline out earlier. Hope not though. Basement at 1.00am they said I think. Perhaps unlikely? 000
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Surely if Reform are that popular so as to form the next government, they’ll have no trouble raising the cash from their army of supporters… oh wait .. 000
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Anyone know how they contained or ended the activities of these agents? Did they do something as simple as pull the plug? 000
Reposted by Robin MNick Harkaway @nickharkaway.com · 19/09/2026I’ve worn a grubby RNLI cap for decades. I sound London, but I was born in Truro and I was a basically feral (Gen X) kid wandering the coast path with a dog until sunset for a lot of my early life. The lifeboats are in the fabric like trawlers and farms and pasties and fish and chips. 341532329
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026As a Brit watching all this from afar, I confidently predict the good folks of Kentucky will do the square root of nothing about this. America seems to have lost its sense of right and wrong and Trump is free to totally screw the world. Sad. 000
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026If AI can save people who sell goods and services to others a load of time, and eventually take over that job, then the people lose their incomes, and this happens everywhere to all jobs, who is going to buy the goods and services that AI has made? We’ll all be skint! #TurkeysvotimgforChristmas 000
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Peston, hard work at the best of times, platforming Jenrick tonight means it’s an easy decision not to bother. 120
Robin M @robincm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026We did it last time to oust the Tories. We’ll do it again to prevent Reform. Irrespective of their millions. A snake with £100m in the bank is still a snake. 140