Reposted by Steven ThomasJoe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 17hShe speaks the truth. 💯 👇 131064344
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I worry America is already there. The money in politics, the capture of the media, the army under Christian nationalist control. We in the UK have a very small window to attempt to regulate out billionaire influence, media control. Get closer to EU and Canada. Will we do it? I worry not. 010
Reposted by Steven ThomasDr. Bradley Onishi @bradleyonishi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Dropping tomorrow . . . 0207
Reposted by Steven ThomasJohn O’Shea @politicalhackuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026“Controlling a plague is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman” 1226367
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This reads like it was written by chatGPT.bbc.co.ukChris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City mattersThe prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football, the BBC's political editor writes. 010
Reposted by Steven ThomasRachel Cunliffe @rmcunliffe.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"The party has also said it would look closer at whether parents' earnings and savings should be factored into welfare payments for their children" So according to the Tories, it's wrong to means-test benefits for boomers... but totally fine to do so for their adult children children.bbc.co.ukConservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25sThe party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit. 2123064
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026America has had every warning to put a stop to this. 000
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This shit is getting out of hand. The population of the country need to stand up and put a stop to this 001
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The thing that can put the "united" back in the "United States" 000
Reposted by Steven ThomasDave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 28/09/2026The behaviour of the Trump administration in Europe has been summed up in one quote from a Wall Street Journal article. My take:davekeating.substack.com“We can do that to any country we want. We can do that here.”Explosive revelations about Trump’s ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle in the Wall Street Journal show the extent of the White House’s mafia-like extortion racket in Europe. 03430
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I think everyone should go out to their local charity/2nd hand bookshop, look at the antiquities section (Oxfam bookshop is great for them) and buy a couple of the very old books they sell. Stick them on your bookcase at home and look at them, because they're often beautiful. Protect them. Save them 010
Reposted by Steven ThomasGaia Vince @wanderinggaia.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Wow good calltheguardian.comUK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under StarmerEl Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers 520374
Reposted by Steven ThomasTim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 24/09/2026"There are two possibilities here. The big rich countries suffered a drop in the quality of leaders at around the same time. Or voters became harder to please. Neither suggestion is absurd but it should be clear which is more plausible." Great column (oh, and great illustration, too)ft.comThe west does not have a leadership problemIf Friedrich Merz and almost everyone else is unpopular, perhaps governments aren’t the issue 5167
Reposted by Steven ThomasPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026‘What is emerging is not simply a relationship between [Reform and Farage] and a wealthy Gulf state, but a channel through which an authoritarian government can cultivate political influence here, and abroad.’ Would really recommend a read of this democracyforsale.substack.com/p/reform-and...democracyforsale.substack.comReform and the UAE – a threat to British politicsNigel Farage's embrace of the UAE is part of a wider effort by the Gulf petrostate to build alliances with the far right across the West, says Alex Carlen. 10351222
Reposted by Steven ThomasPrem 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... 21316189
Reposted by Steven ThomasGrace Blakeley @graceblakeley.substack.com · 21/09/2026The far right is winning because people are scared for the future. The left has to combat this fear head on by showing that decline is not inevitable. Another world is possible - but only if we can take on the power of capital. Me for @euractiv.com www.euractiv.com/opinion/econ...euractiv.comEconomic hardship doesn't create the far right. But it wins them supporters | EuractivIt is the fear of loss – not the experience of it – that activates the authoritarian reflex. That sense of decline has become pervasive 616361
Reposted by Steven ThomasJack London @jacklondonbluesky.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This report is dated Wed 25 Mar 2026 Farage and his fellow grifters were well aware of this www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comOverseas political funding capped and crypto donations blocked in blow to Reform UKLegislation subject to MPs’ approval but will be backdated due to urgency of threat to UK democracy, says minister 112
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026If this is corroborated it should be enough justification to end all government contracts with palantir 010
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Here we go. It was only a matter of time before this spread to our shores. Billions spent in the USA for access but you could buy a politician for "only" tens of thousands of pounds in the UK. Need changes to safeguard our democracy, now. 000
Reposted by Steven ThomasSarah 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 Steven Thomastimoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Carney telling the European Parliament that what's needed is an alliance - his word, repeated - where nobody gets to tell the EU and Canada what to do. Good *LORD*. And met with a standing ovation. Well, that's that for the previously-existing form of Atlanticism, then. 26897240
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Reading "How Westminster Works... And Why it Doesn't" by Ian Dunt. Both fascinating, frightening, and eye opening in equal measure. Actually maybe more frightening than anything else. The chapter on Afghanistan was heartbreaking. Seems to me we need to fix Westminster before we get a UK Trump. 000
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026This is progressing from a jokey attention grabbing stunt to actual sedition. Can someone arrest him for treason, please? 010
Reposted by Steven ThomasPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy. This is more than that. Politicians are bought by corporations and the super rich. Normal people can't compete in the auction. Must ban all political donations. Let parties be funded by modest membership fees and public money.theguardian.comThe Guardian view on Reform UK: crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy | EditorialEditorial: The vast sums given to Nigel Farage’s party in recent days must lead to action on political funding 12424172
Reposted by Steven ThomasJessica Berlin @handle.invalid · 15/09/2026Drones over Lithuania, flares fired at Danish aircraft, the Polish border strike. These attacks are a direct result of Europe’s weak response to Leipzig & all other provocations. It’s past time. The EU must ban Russian tourists. NATO must help defend western Ukrainian airspace. 48841266
Reposted by Steven ThomasJan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 15/09/2026European gas is above €82/MWh - the highest since late 2022. Hormuz remains largely shut and gas storage is at 68% going into winter. None of this started in Europe but we pay for it. The only exit is using less gas. Heat pumps, electrified industry, insulation. 14573207
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026How does one find one of these "smart presidents"? I haven't seen one for nearly two yearsbbc.co.ukTrump criticises AI boss who called for slowdown and says only guardrail needed is a 'smart president'Stock markets fall in the US, Europe and Asia as Anthropic boss Dario Amodei says AI development should be slowed "to reduce the risk that something goes seriously wrong". 000
Reposted by Steven ThomasPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Neoliberals have neutered direct state investment in infrastructure. Everything is privatised, state guarantees profits. UK languishes at or near the bottom of the OECD league for investment in productive assets. China invests over 41% of its GDP in productive assets, India 34.3%, UK 17.9%.leftfootforward.orgHere’s how the chancellor can raise the billions needed to improve the quality of life of millionsPrem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Mi... 16379200
Reposted by Steven ThomasAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia. 5953725513396
Reposted by Steven ThomasAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Reform UK's record-breaking donor was accused of running “in effect a money laundering platform”. Prosecutors accused Delo of being the “leader of a criminal enterprise” who knew that his Bitmex platform had become a “magnet for money laundering and criminal activity”.adambienkov.co.ukReform UK Is Now a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Corrupt Crypto IndustryAs criminal investigations into Reform’s funding continue, much of the British press continues to give a free pass to Nigel Farage’s shady funders 861368637
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026They're stupid but they'll still reach people. Pull the plug on Russian internet access asap. 000
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Read their comments. They're insane, and it just shows that even if you get rid of Trump, the USA still has a massive problem that needs fixing. Education first and foremost. 000
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Oh FFS. Can't there just be one crypto billionaire who isn't a massive racist trying to destroy our civilisation? Share this, people need this context when discussing the donation. Heaven knows the media won't bring it up. 020
Reposted by Steven ThomasJohn Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 11/09/2026🚨 NEW BLOGPOST 🚨 The last week has seen multiple incidents of masked mobs trying to subvert the power of the state. Their actions have been illegal and unpleasant. But the treatment has been weak. The police haven't dealt with it, and neither has govt. open.substack.com/pub/joxleywr...open.substack.comStop the LoutsThe tools exist. The will, so far, doesn't. 19439161
Reposted by Steven ThomasHOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 08/09/2026Did Kent Police ignore Dover blockade 999 call? We can reveal the story that undermines the public statement of Kent Police. 🧵 17744463
Reposted by Steven ThomasEuan Healey @euanhealey.bsky.social · 10/09/2026If I was the Prime Minister the Home Sec, the Chief Constables of Hampshire, Kent and the Met, and the head of MI5 would all be in pieces on the floor of my office. I would be pinning medals on RNLI volunteers and I would be at the Pakistan U19 game. Where is Andy Burnham? 715146
Reposted by Steven ThomasThe Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 10/09/2026NEW: London has among the lowest violent crime rates in England & Wales, tops a ranking of best cities, and pays more in tax than it gets back – but the public overestimate crime risk, underestimate its standing, and don't know it's a net fiscal contributor. Our latest Mistaken Britain study ⬇️kcl.ac.ukLondon misperceptions: public often wrong on capital's crime, quality of life, contribution to public finances and Muslim population | King's College LondonA third believe there are "no-go" areas ruled by Sharia law 13324154
Reposted by Steven ThomasAndy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Another compilation video from yesterday's fascist paramilitary 'storm' action in #Dover town and at the Port of Dover. #FarRight Some national security-related observations below. 140993573
Reposted by Steven ThomasPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 08/09/2026French EDF Energy in talks to buy British So Energy as UK supply market consolidates. EDF is owned by the French govt. UK profits exported to reduce French household energy bills. Nationalisation of energy would give UK govt more economic options.euronews.comFrench EDF Energy in talks to acquire smaller British rival So EnergyFrance's EDF Energy is reportedly in discussions to buy So Energy, the smaller British supplier whose Irish parent company has put it up for sale, in a deal that would add to a renewed wave of consoli... 18455216
Reposted by Steven ThomasPoutine Khouylo @breizh4azov.bsky.social · 07/09/2026La cheffe de l'AFD, Alice Weidel, est : -Patriote allemande mais vit et paie ses impôts en Suisse et soutient la Russie -Contre les LGBT mais vit avec sa femme. -Contre les migrants mais sa femme est du Sri Lanka. -Contre l'adoption par les couples LGBT mais a adopté 2 enfants. HYPOCRITE !!!! 2013490
Reposted by Steven ThomasKim Lane Scheppele @kimlanelaw.bsky.social · 07/09/2026For those following the panic about the German election - in which an overtly neo-Nazi party declared an extremist group by Germany's intelligence service won big in an election in one of Germany's 16 federal states . . . here are some reasons not to panic: 35820246
Reposted by Steven ThomasThe Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 07/09/2026The Southport riots in 2024 felt like rage spilling into our streets. The Dover and Portsmouth protests feel far more planned, far more organised. And, frankly, they scare me a hell of a lot more.bearlypolitics.co.ukWhat Happened In Dover and Portsmouth Should Scare UsNot because hundreds of men protested, but because they appeared disciplined, coordinated and ready to do it again. 1925497
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I'm not sure 2 years is enough... And I'll wager his views are identical to those in certain parties or engaging in road blocking antics.bbc.co.ukSelf-described 'racist monster' Thomas Webster jailed after BBC investigationA former tax worker is sentenced to two years for inciting hatred online. 011
Steven Thomas @stryer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Democracy must be stronger than to meekly give in and work with people and organisations actively seeking its destructionbbc.co.ukGermany's AfD calls for parties to work with it after Saxony-Anhalt winThe far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority. 000
Reposted by Steven ThomasSouth-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Raise the Colours co-founder Ryan Bridge was at Reform UK’s national conference, where he was handed a microphone, praised by Farage, Braverman and offered legal help. Tonight, Thames Valley Police confirmed that Bridge has been charged with 14 offences #ReformCriminals 19352194
