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Stuart Giddings

@stuwittt.bsky.social
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Footie fan, car nut, novice sailor, gentleman skier, world traveller, keen cook, professional meejahwanka, proud husband of superhero nurse, Dad, Grandad, Brother, Uncle and fiercely European! No DMs please.

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 7h
The super-power of Nigel Farage ... "AbsenteeMan" meme via Stephen Fisher
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The Funniest Trump Speech of All Time?
YouTube video by SHORT ONES
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Stuart Giddings @stuwittt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Just finished a four week binge watch of Downtown and it’s clearly had an effect. Yesterday I asked my wife is she had “done something jolly with her hair”.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
As long as the Tories are threatening to leave the ECHR, they aren’t a serious party. Consider it the ultimate red flag. Any party who’d take this entirely unnecessary and ruinous risk with our rights and our country’s security and wellbeing should never get its hands on power. (Letter, Times)
Value of the
ECHR
Sir, In dangerous times, serious countries do not retreat into splendid isolation. They build alliances, multiply their influence and strengthen institutions. Key among those is the 46-member Council of Europe, at its heart the European Convention on Human Rights.As former independent reviewers of terrorism legislation we have seen at close quarters that the ECHR is not just a human rights instrument. It is a national security asset. Terrorist networks, hostile states, organised crime gangs and people smugglers do not respect borders. Tackling them requires arrangements for the closest possible co-operation with our neighbours, including through joint investigations and police access to European passenger, fingerprint, DNA and vehicle data.These arrangements expressly depend on internationally agreed human rights standards, applied by a supranational court. We detect no political willingness to excuse the UK from compliance with standards to which the rest of Europe already subscribes. As authoritarian powers grow more aggressive and democratic institutions face mounting pressure, Britain should not be abandoning one of its greatest postwar achievements.
The question is not whether we can afford to remain within the ECHR. It is whether, in an increasingly perilous world, we can afford not to.
Lord Carlile of Berriew, Lord Anderson of Ipswich, Sir Max Hill
Independent reviewers of terrorism legislation, 2001-18
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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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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Love this 👇
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Pól Micheál O'Slatraigh @pmoslatraigh.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Suella Braverman, consider Walter Tull. Born in Folkestone to an English mother and a Barbadian father. A footballer for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town. A British Army officer who led soldiers into battle and was killed serving his country in 1918.
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Acid Rain @bearysweet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
That's such a 😎😽
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Jordan @jordanpfot.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Omg Kate Garraway gagged her with that question
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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Commas, matter
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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LynnZ 🦋 @zizij.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“The question is not whether we can afford to remain within the Convention [ECHR]. It is whether, in an increasingly dangerous world, we can afford not to” Political liars and lightweights, like Badenoch and Farage, must never be allowed to take that risk. www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...
The Law Society
Gazette

In short, if Britain were to leave the ECHR, it would not be
'taking back control. It would be surrendering influence over the rules and institutions that help keep us safe.
The debate about the ECHR is too often conducted as though it were a choice between national sovereignty and international law. That is a false choice.
The Convention advances British interests because it reflects British values: liberty under law, democratic government and the accountability of power.
Walking away would not make Britain freer. It would make Britain weaker.
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Lupus Londonwolf @lupuslondonwolf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I was making potato and leek soup and the recipe asked for five potatoes cubed. Even for potato soup, 125 potatoes seems a little excessive.
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Despite being a famous Hollywood star if you want to know what sort of person DAVID NIVEN was, the largest wreath at his funeral was from the Porters at Heathrow Airport. It read: “To the finest gentleman who ever walked through these halls. He made a Porter feel like a King.”
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
EXACTLY 👇 THIS.......
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LAFAYETTE @lastudiolafayette.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 27/09/2026
The affordability crisis looks very different from their table.
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Wooden sculptures by Polish artist Michał Kulig IG: @@pracownia_sztuki_wlasnej www.instagram.com/pracownia_sz...
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Liar. Small boat crossings peaked under Johnson in 2022 reaching 46,000 in 2022. In current year they are 18,565 and falling. Also prior to Boris Johnson's Brexit there were none.
It's a disaster, and it can all be traced to
Labour ideology. Burnham has no mandate
from the people. He has no real ideas, and
no plan,

Johnson on X
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Eddie Burfi @eddieburfi.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is class. 😂 Erling Haaland on what teams he's excited to play next season. [🎬 People’s Republic of Liverpool on X]
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smphiri.bsky.social @smphiri.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
cannoniq.substack.com/p/the-men-wh... A brilliant piece👏🏾 "The case invites a wider examination of the competitive environment in which Wenger and Klopp worked, and of how their achievements have been remembered. English football owes both men a more complete accounting of their careers."
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The Men Who Played It Straight
115 charges. Two extraordinary managers. And the reckoning English football has spent years waiting for.
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God @thegodshow.com · 26/09/2026
This three-time Trump voter just learned that actions have consequences.
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The Daily Britain @thedailybritain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“If Farage will do you a Cameo for seventy pounds, just ask yourself: what would he do for seventy million?”
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fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Visiting my racist aunt in her sheltered housing, met a geezer in the foyer with a load of Reform leaflets. I pretended to be a Reform man and offered to help deliver them, so he gave me almost 200. I threw them all into a skip
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Mariana Z @mariana057.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Man: Waiter, this soup is cold Waiter: It’s Gaspacho Man: Gaspacho, this soup is cold…
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God @thegodshow.com · 23/09/2026
Jesse Watters just disrespected the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, in the worst way possible.
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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is the most wholesome, funny father/son moment you'll see on the Internet. I love it.
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Mike D London @mikedlondon.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Farage being deliberately misleading by pretending the Govt have only announced that the donations cap will be retrospective as a response to Refuk's recent £76m. In reality, Govt made clear in March that the cap would apply from then. Perhaps if Farage sat in the House more he would have known...
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Still holds up today #MontyPython1975 IG: @thecinevoidclub www.instagram.com/thecinevoidc...
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This 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.
Reform UK
Follow
@reformparty_uk
Charities' actions in aiding and abetting the invasion of our country will be illegal under
Reform UK.

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“Life is crap, vote for us” is a losing message. The first half is not true and, even if it were, the second does not follow. Farage…used to know all this.” But now he just lines his pockets while he moans and exudes hatred and disloyalty. We’re very bored of it. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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The British right’s patriotism problem
Andy Burnham seems at ease in his country. Are his opponents?
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Steve Reed on 25 March explaining that the £100k cap on donations "will therefore apply retrospectively, so it includes all donations from overseas electors received from today". Yes, but how are people who never bother going to Parliament supposed to know that?
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Jenrick doesn't do self-awareness does he
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Carole King @carolekingofficial.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Remembering Amy Winehouse on her birthday. 🤍
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Short film about hope www.reddit.com/r/funny/s/CG...
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Stuart Giddings @stuwittt.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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A week of insane speeches #history #historyshorts #historyfacts #trump #usa
YouTube video by Trevor's History Reels
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“Farage has insisted he and his aides “had done nothing illegal” and that no money changed hands” “Detectives have assessed the information provided and determined that there are potential offences requiring investigation” Hmm 🤔 who to believe? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations after undercover sting
Nigel Farage has insisted he and his aides ‘had done nothing illegal’ and that no money changed hands – but the Met says ‘there are potential offences requiring investigation’
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
“We didn’t do anything wrong” •They did something wrong. “The donation wasn’t made” •Doesn’t matter. And plenty were. “We didn’t commission the polling” •They did. “Loose pub talk” •Haha. It’s their business model. “Contractors” •Fallguys “I wasn’t listening” •Utter horseshit. Farage translated.
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
"I once did an interview where I claimed that I had lunch and a long conversation with someone while not listening"
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Cat 🐈 @mrsbadcrumble1975.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This post is ten years old and still accurate. #climatechange
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
For you connoisseurs of suggestive songs from over 100 years ago sung by consummate comic singers:
youtu.be
Madeline Kahn - You'd Be Surprised!
YouTube video by Mr Bungee
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Yes, Iceland are an independent sovereign state. Who also happen to be in the Single Market, the EEA and the Schengen zone, with freedom of movement for people, goods and services. But if the UK did that I'd be screaming about Brexit betrayal and being an EU puppet.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Iceland is not in the EU, but it is a member of the Schengen area. It’s also a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and is part of the Single Market, meaning it enjoys freedom of movement with the EU. Good to know that doesn’t impact their independence. Maybe we should try it, Nige.
Nigel Farage 
@Nigel_Farage
Congratulations to Iceland on voting to keep their independence.
09:40 • 30/08/2026 •
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Barry Howard 🔶h @barryhow2c.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A Poll in the Daily Mail clearly did not go the way expected. 84% of respondents want to rejoin the EU. #RejoinEU 🇪🇺
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 25/08/2026
Do not normalize children dying from measles. Measles was previously eliminated in the US, thanks to vaccines. When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Under our new housing policy, anyone whose partner is not born in the UK will be entitled to have five houses. Oh... sorry, that’s just me.
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