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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Alex Jones, "Reform UK have just completed their own investigation into the foreign donations scandal, what did they conclude?" #HIGNFY Paul Merton, "They're completely innocent. They have investigated themselves, there's nothing to see here, they're completely innocent"
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 09/10/2026
Let's make it happen. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
standard.co.uk
Sadiq Khan backs international trains stopping at second major London station
Mayor’s intervention raises hopes of services to and from France, and other European countries, stopping in east London
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simplyswim.bsky.social @simplyswim.bsky.social · 13h
George Osborne's best man made a fortune from Royal Mail privatisation. Just a way of shovelling taxpayers money into private hands of pals and donors - Corruption!
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Cat Hobbs @cathobbs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Royal Mail since privatisation in 2013 - stamp prices up 107% 💰 - failing to deliver letters, missing statutory targets 📮 - now wants to cut 2500 jobs ⁉️ Absolutely disgraceful Andy Burnham must step in and TAKE BACK OUR ROYAL MAIL www.theguardian.com/business/liv...
theguardian.com
Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 head office and support jobs by end of next year – as it happened
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns energy shock, public debt and AI boom threaten global growth, as Brent crude rises above $101 a barrel and government bond yields rise
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A man dug a tiny waterhole in the Brazilian rainforest, then set up a camera to see who would show up for a drink
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 08/10/2026
Stratford is one of Europe’s great regeneration success stories. It’s ready for its next chapter - European rail links. I’m proud to say I’m working with the government to deliver new cross-Channel trains from East London. The benefits would be felt far beyond our city.
cityam.com
Sadiq Khan: Run international trains from Stratford instead of expanding Heathrow
With more Brits supporting increasing international rail over expanding airports, connecting Stratford to Europe is a no-brainer, writes Sadiq Khan.
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John O'Connell @jdpoc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Just wondering where and when are the riots over this White Paedophile Gang, just convicted? Did I not get the memo? Did I miss the Invite?
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Tony Dexter @timbleman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Never forget these two delivered Brexit. They screwed the country, they crippled the economy, they made people poorer, they gave people funds to their mates and they are still free. They should be in prison.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
For 14yrs, the Tories cratered our economy, added thousands to our cost of living, melted down public services and brexited us into decades of eye-watering expense and lost opportunity. That’s still their plan. With tax breaks for the super rich paid for by welfare cuts. So what TF is this headline?
THE TIMES

Thursday October 8 2026 | thetimes.com | No 75158

Tories will make you better off
Badenoch vows to scrap inheritance tax on family homes and abolish Labour's levy on properties worth more than £2m
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Sagal Abdi-Wali came to the UK aged 7 having fled the war in Somalia with her family. She has thrived. Leader of Camden council and now the MP for Holborn and St Pancras. A narrative that runs counter to all we are told about refugees. Congratulations www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
Labour fends off Green party to win Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Victory by Sagal Abdi-Wali in north London seat will be a relief for Andy Burnham in high-stakes battle for the left of British politics
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 06/10/2026
A 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.
Mayor Sadiq Khan stands smiling next to Deputy Mayor Debbie Weekes-Bernard, four young men and a young woman. One of the men is giving a thumbs up to the camera. They are inside a spacious atrium.Three women and two men play steel drums. The drums read ‘Pantonic Steel Orchestra’Mayor Sadiq Khan stands on a stage inside a large atrium, addressing a large seated audience which includes Deputy Mayors Kaya Comer-Schwartz and Mete Coban from behind a lectern.A man and a woman stand near a large lit ‘BHM26’ sign. The rest of the room is dimmer.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Does very much feel like the Badenoch Tories are a busted flush.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I remember this
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Andy Burge 🇬🇧🇪🇺 @andygjburge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
www.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.uk
Jeffrey Archer: Best-selling author and former politician dies aged 86
Archer 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.
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Simon Gosden @simongosden.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Devoid 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.uk
Kemi Badenoch positions herself as modern day Thatcher and vows to revive Tories
The Tory leader dismissed suggestions that her focus on cutting benefits and building more prisons signalled a return of the ‘nasty party’
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Rachel Millward calls for the re-nationalisation of water without compensation as water companies are insolvent and we ought to own our crucial water infrastructure.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
So, 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…
Tories would reverse steps to undo Brexit
Alex Burghart, the deputy leader, also says his party is wedded' to triple lock and electoral reform is doomed
Ben Riley-Smith - Political Editor

Photo of Burghart, arms folded, looking absurdly self important
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Anti-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
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
If 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...
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Farage 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%"
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
There 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/...
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Does 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
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Anti-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
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Your 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?...
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If UK media actually explained Nigel Farage’s policies to the public no one would be supporting him
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Peter 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
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A 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 ...
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Burnham 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...
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Burnham speech: An astonishing moment of radicalism and commitment
It’s easy to be cynical, but it would be false. Something extraordinary is happening here.
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This. 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.👇
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Join 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.
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Best 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."
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Farage 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
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ed 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.
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
One 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
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 27/09/2026
A 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.news
TfL confirms when new publicly owned London bus company will launch
Sir Sadiq Khan has described it as a "bold new approach" for London's bus system
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Stella Creasy MP @stellacreasy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Don’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.
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Saul 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.
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The incompetence is staggering.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I 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
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Superb
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Duchess Gemma 🐠🕷️🇪🇺 @gemmagould.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Right 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...
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Footage appears to show Danny Tommo slashing an RNLI boat
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 23/09/2026
Yes, 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 this
theguardian.com
There is a racism and cohesion crisis in Britain, and someone needs to lead us out of it. His name is Andy Burnham | Polly Toynbee
I 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
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Reform 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...
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Peter 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.com
Thinktank 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
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
BBC report fails to mention "Tommo" slashing a dinghy (!) Not beating the Reform Party propaganda allegations www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea
Protesters gathered in Gosport after initial reports the small boat would be brought further west.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Rebuilding 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.uk
Brexit has left Britain ‘impotent – a bobbing cork in the sea,’ says David Miliband
Exclusive: Former foreign secretary adds to mounting pressure for a new UK deal with EU to repair Brexit damage
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Luca 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
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Things aren't going well...
leftfootforward.org
Reform UK in crisis after 3 more councillors quit party in flagship local authority
Reform 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...
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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Stop 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
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