Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialCharles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 07/10/2026 10629311033
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 06/10/2026A powerful Black History Month reception at City Hall tonight, honouring our communities. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the Black Londoners whose achievements and contributions are woven into every part of our city's story. Our diversity is our greatest strength. 017133
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Does very much feel like the Badenoch Tories are a busted flush. 89542124
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I remember this 2924327
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialAndy Burge 🇬🇧🇪🇺 @andygjburge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... More airbrushing of history by Badenoch, Major, James Stupidly, Brandreth, Javid and former chancellor Zahawi who was caught by HMRC trying to evade tax.bbc.co.ukJeffrey Archer: Best-selling author and former politician dies aged 86Archer sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career, and his last book, Adam and Eve, was due to be released later this month. 3187
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Devoid of ideas, Tories vow return to Thatcherite policies. They want to cut social spending, build prisons, cut taxes for the rich, free childcare for individuals earning £1m. What will they privatise, sell to foreign investors? No ideas on infrastructure investment, regulation of capitalism.independent.co.ukKemi Badenoch positions herself as modern day Thatcher and vows to revive ToriesThe Tory leader dismissed suggestions that her focus on cutting benefits and building more prisons signalled a return of the ‘nasty party’ 77444166
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Rachel Millward calls for the re-nationalisation of water without compensation as water companies are insolvent and we ought to own our crucial water infrastructure. 751747426
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026So, Tories would cancel Erasmus and youth mobility, scrap the SPS deal that reduces red tape, lowers costs and eases backlogs for goods trade and renege on our new energy, defence and security arrangements… Ridiculous threat, ridiculous party, ridiculous people… 1631377443
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 03/10/2026"Reform-run Derbyshire County Council blacklisted a journalist after he exposed its £50,000 fence fiasco. Its deputy leader justified the move with a claim he later admitted was wrong. This is Reform’s answer to scrutiny. Attack the press." via Reform Watch 33596317
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026If you have a few minutes this weekend, do check out my new article in 'Nigel's Notebook'. It's partly about the many benefits of Brexit, so it's quite short. parodypm.substack.com/p/brexit-epi... 19675210
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Farage has described Burnham’s new EU stance as 'Brexit betrayal' The real Brexit betrayal was Farage & Johnson promising NHS and economic nirvana they knew would never happen " ... by the end of 2025 Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%" 1721086
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026There are many challenges; a different UK&EU to 2016, a rogue US, 🇫🇷elections, the demands that could be made of us, our own fear of Brexit wars, Farage weakening our negotiating position BUT… At least Burnham “has created the political space to have a conversation” giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comDoes the EU want Britain back?Burnham has reopened the Brexit debate. That doesn’t mean the UK will be welcomed back on its own terms 30500127
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 02/10/2026"Before the far right start with this nonsense as they do every year when the Poppy appeal is due to start let’s actually look at something called facts. In WWII ~ 5.5 million Muslim personnel served in the military & as labourers for the Allies ..." www.facebook.com/mikefshaw/po... via Mike F Shaw 11277125
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Your weekend reminder that Nigel Farage wants to - leave the ECHR - repeal the Equality Act - Strip back workers rights - Lift restrictions on exploitative zero-hours contracts - repeal the Renters’ Rights Act which abolishes no fault evictions He is not on your side youtu.be/KxOQRt8PQys?...youtu.beIf UK media actually explained Nigel Farage’s policies to the public no one would be supporting himYouTube video by Peter Stefanovic 591031505
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“Brexit was a huge loss both for the British people and for the European project as a whole. If the United Kingdom were to make such a decision, Spain would welcome it with open arms and once again embrace our friends in Britain.” - President Sánchez 421386342
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A bunch of billionaire tax avoiders responsible for creating poverty, war, climate change then funding far right parties worldwide so we'll blame migrants, claimants, black people, women, disabled people ... 12719
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Burnham made Farage seem “angry, thin-skinned… absurd. What we witnessed today was a masterclass in political communication which makes Farage look like an amateur” Finally. The confidence that comes with emotional intelligence. It could make all the difference. iandunt.substack.com/p/burnham-sp...iandunt.substack.comBurnham speech: An astonishing moment of radicalism and commitmentIt’s easy to be cynical, but it would be false. Something extraordinary is happening here. 491160250
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialJoe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This. It has always been this. A sitting American president did this. And because he did this, he should have been convicted and put behind bars. And the fact that we never held him accountable for these crimes will forever stain this country. And we may never recover from it.👇 900264899107
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Join me on GB News where I will be lying about what Andy Burnham said, pretending to give a shit about pensioners and definitely not mentioning any £5m gifts, illegal donations or police investigations. 351441406
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 29/09/2026🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Burnham: "I will not allow it to continue like this. Today I can confirm Angela Eagle will present a strengthened water bill to Parliament. The center piece of that bill will be this. The repeal of Margaret Thatcher's ideological ban on public ownership of water companies." 831621421
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Farage again proves he's as trustworthy as the Brexit benefits he promised ... 'Nigel Farage posted a video claiming the RAF Fairford plot proves [his] point "on Iran and the IRGC", just moments before the government confirmed the five suspects were British nationals' via We Demand UK 34314100
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Ed Miliband, 'Every experience I've had in the two months that I've been Foreign Secretary tells me: our future lies in a deeper, stronger partnership with the EU." So much more refreshing and honest than Keir Starmer's disastrous make Brexit work nonsense. 32895173
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialSaul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026One from the archives In 1984 Dunnes shop worker Mary Manning refused to handle South African goods & was backed by her shop steward, Karen Gearon. Both were suspended. 9 colleagues came out in support. The strike lasted 3yrs & forced the Irish govt to ban the import of all SA goods. All heroes 392313664
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 27/09/2026A new, publicly-owned bus company for London - with routes, fares and timetables set for the benefit of Londoners and visitors, not for private profit. The first route run by Buses for London will start next year. www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...mylondon.newsTfL confirms when new publicly owned London bus company will launchSir Sadiq Khan has described it as a "bold new approach" for London's bus system 1033968
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialStella Creasy MP @stellacreasy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Don’t let brexiteers tell you leaving the European Union has given us more control as a nation over what happens to us or power to stand up for ourselves. Join us this Sunday in Liverpool at the @labour4europe.bsky.social rally fighting for our nations interest and future with Europe. 3535795
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialSaul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"We're here today to say... war criminals are not welcome in this city &.. this is bigger than just Netanyahu. This is about the fact that our govt has been funding and enabling genocide & apartheid & it has to stop" Beth Miller from Jewish Voice for Peace in New York yesterday. 14290572840
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.social4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The incompetence is staggering. 571400508
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I doubt whether Nigel Farage's older supporters will be happy when they learn that Reform UK plan to abolish the state pension and our NHS ... meme via Drew Flanagan 59755413
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialDuchess Gemma 🐠🕷️🇪🇺 @gemmagould.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Right fuck this. I have reported Danny Tommo’s YouTube video and I implore others to do the same. They are platforming a man who live streamed himself essentially committing a crime and he will be making money off of it as well. Please please report the video www.youtube.com/live/lkeZbk8... 84566250
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Footage appears to show Danny Tommo slashing an RNLI boat 149582308
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialBremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 23/09/2026Yes, and it started with Brexit which was a Petri dish for the global far right  The language of dehumanisation & fear mongering started then; now we have people openly calling for the deportation of anyone who is non-white and for people to be murdered at sea. It didn’t need to be like thistheguardian.comThere is a racism and cohesion crisis in Britain, and someone needs to lead us out of it. His name is Andy Burnham | Polly ToynbeeI want him to start the fightback next week against extremists who peddle hate and those who despise this country. That would be true patriotism, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee 06322
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Reform UK aims to win elections using dirty money "Ben Delo: how Reform’s record donor created a ‘magnet for money laundering’" www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026... 35439
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026‘We’ll eradicate the state pension’ would be quite the proposal for Reform www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comThinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes 64405194
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialSteve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026BBC report fails to mention "Tommo" slashing a dinghy (!) Not beating the Reform Party propaganda allegations www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMigrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at seaProtesters gathered in Gosport after initial reports the small boat would be brought further west. 711156418
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialSarah 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 @simplyswim.bsky.socialLuca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026‼️Outrageous abuse and neglect‼️ The man shot by ICE in Austin is facing potential paralysis, yet agents reportedly rushed him out of the hospital with a bullet still in his back and withheld crucial medical care. Demand justice and real accountability now! 🎥 LULAC 43988469
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialLeft Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Things aren't going well...leftfootforward.orgReform UK in crisis after 3 more councillors quit party in flagship local authorityReform UK has been plaugued by yet another crisis at its flagship local authority after three more councillors quit. The three councillors quit Durham Council for a number of reasons, bringing Refo... 03116
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialAbilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Stop calling it a climate problem. Call it what it is: organized greed. The planet isn’t dying. It’s being killed for profit. The killers have names. And boardrooms. #ClimateJustice #StopEcocide 17979363272
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026This should be the moment people finally realise that Farage has turned them into fascists. If you’re choosing this dangerous inhumanity over the rescue work of the RNLI, you’ve lost your minds to racism and hatred. 1181828728
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 17/09/2026What makes this obscene is the building Trump's threatening to demolish if he doesn't get his way, is a *memorial* to a loved president who served his country and was assassinated while in office (two things Donald is yet to accomplish). It is like Trump threatening to jackhammer JFK's gravestone. 3262811829
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialThe Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Our health care system in America is disgusting. A clear indication that our government doesn't give a fuck if we live or die. 681208726138
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 17/09/2026Yet another Reform UK councillor suspended... Not fit for any level of governance.gazette-news.co.ukReform UK member 'suspended' from party but will remain as a county councillorA REFORM UK county councillor who won his first seat earlier this year has been suspended from the party and is now inde 815365
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 17/09/2026In May of 1940 there was a mass panic in Britain - stirred up by the tabloid press - about 'fighting aged men' who had come to Britain as 'refugees' posing a threat to the women and children of this country - and essentially forming a 'fifth column' that could, at any moment rise up against everyonestatic.klipy.comWW2 Soldiers in Croatia: Ivan Janjic StorefrontALT: WW2 Soldiers in Croatia: Ivan Janjic Storefront 411257560
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The Reform Councillors Embedded in Britain’s Masked ‘Patriot’ Anti-Migrant Network bylinetimes.com/2026/09/16/t...bylinetimes.comThe Reform Councillors Embedded in Britain’s Masked 'Patriot' Anti-Migrant NetworkA Reform councillor and campaign co-ordinater urged his followers to join and support the masked group 10146109
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialGraham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Far-right thugs www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comLifeboat station in Portsmouth forced to temporarily shut after far-right actionRNLI facility had been targeted by activists trying to stop asylum seekers landing in boats from the Channel 64816
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Reform UK tried to ‘cover up’ assault incident that led to its Welsh leader’s resignation nation.cymru/news/reform-...nation.cymruReform UK tried to 'cover up' assault incident that led to its Welsh leader's resignationMartin Shipton Reform UK tried to suppress coverage of its leader’s arrest on suspicion of assault and coercive control by warning news outlets they would break European privacy law by reporting it,… 12182101
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialRoland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Rachel, the brave lone sane voice from Piddington with @mrjamesob.bsky.social, touching on the idiotic Trumpism of Tim McNally the parish council chairman. 24509100
Reposted by @simplyswim.bsky.socialDavid Beech @davidbeech.bsky.social · 16/09/2026My god this woman's simple truth telling and refusal to be silenced for it should shame the current leadership of Labour. Total respect for her. 617035
