Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 9hThis is typical of Tory yo-yo’ing… Here’s a history on Tory Triple Lock: Mel Stride: While serving as Work and Pensions Secretary under Rishi Sunak, Stride admitted that the triple lock was not sustainable in the long term, though the government line remained protective of it at the time. 142
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Long standing customer recommends me to someone. Person enquires about services & long conversation ensues. Person realises I don’t live in the very village I work in, never hear from them again. Long standing client asks for key back. What is it with needing to live in the immediate area? 070
Reposted by Richie Daiches BarlowRichie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Convictions: Data from the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse shows that about 83% (five in six) of defendants found guilty of child sexual abuse offenses are White British. 234
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Not trans. Not a drag queen. Not an immigrant. Ex-world snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for child sex abuse news.sky.com/share/13590355news.sky.comEx-world snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for child sex abuseThe shamed sportsman was last month found guilty of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour towards two primary school-aged children. 1215
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Fairford men that were arrested were fuel thieves. Branded as “terrorists” because of their skin colour, age and ethnicity. This is where we’re at because of the likes of Nigel Farage et all. 0100
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Seeing that the UK Prime Minister is following me, may I suggest that we also address the biggest issue which is taking Britain backwards… Can we now address #Brexit? @andyburnham.bsky.social. 2142
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This is a genocide. If you think differently, there’s something seriously wrong with you. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...independent.co.ukGoogle Earth exposes devastation in Gaza with new updated imagesGoogle Earth shows the unprecedented devastation in Gaza, illustrating the scale of the wreckage 113460
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Great article in @northeastbylines.co.uk about the proposed Darlington Northern Link Road (DNLR). Thank you to @raycasey.bsky.social, Leanne, Peter, #SWAG, #ROOTSDarlington for their dedication and incredible hard work. 063
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026First Farage & now American Republican Marco Rubio. It’s a “foreign actor” he says. Why are they so adamant on pushing right wing conspiracies? Do you know what both these men have in common? They’re both corrupt & paid Russian politicians. Let the police do their job without bogus speculation. 1353
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This is just tragically sad. Two women in their 30s and a child die attempting to cross English Channel. news.sky.com/share/13592605news.sky.comTwo women in their 30s and a child die attempting to cross English ChannelThe incident happened off the northern coast of France at Bleriot Plage, near Calais, according to French officials. 1123
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Yet again Farage and the far right wing are wrong. Anyone else tired of this blaming game nonsense? RAF Fairford latest: Terror suspects are all British men in 20s, police say news.sky.com/share/13527288news.sky.comRAF Fairford latest: Terror suspects are all British men in 20s, police sayCounter terror police are investigating whether Iran is behind a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Five men have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences. Follow the latest ... 1112
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Our motion on a much needed National Audit Office Investigation into Ben Houchen, TVCA, Teesside Freeport & STDC has been blocked by Labour and the Conservatives. My full statement is attached below… 1193
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I’m old enough to remember when fuel prices almost hit £1 ltr and the protests almost brought the country to a halt. 3150
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026You have to at least attend parliament first… 0232
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I had lunch with a friend yesterday, a former music teacher, violinist from Halifax who’s been retired for fifteen years. He used to play concerts at Square Chapel, loved every minute he played & said he would love to play there again. We must #SaveSquareChapelArts for the good people of Halifax. 0217
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026What Otto said 👇🏼 Before Brexit we had the Dublin Agreement. 23418
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026As I reported over 24hrs ago. Not trans. Not a drag queen. Not an immigrant. 31 year old serving police officer. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukDurham police officer arrested on suspicion of child sex offenceThe force says the 31-year-old has been suspended from his role pending an investigation. 04010
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026If this was any other group, they’d be outrage. 1162
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026All bullies are cowards. This is why they always act tough. 4275
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I’ve been successful twice through recruitment to be a Special Constable, I’m incredibly proud of that achievement considering my background. I wanted to use my lived experience as a child abuse survivor to help others. Only to be denied by vetting on the grounds of my political stance. 3214
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… Nigel Farage is a Russian asset. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/nigel-...huffingtonpost.co.ukNigel Farage Has Attacked The Government's Plans For A New Russia Misinformation UnitThe Reform UK leader claimed it is “targeted directly” at his party. 3278
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Not trans. Not a drag queen. Not an immigrant. 46 year old School teacher guilty of abusing 14 teenage boys. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2657680...heraldscotland.comTeacher guilty of abusing teenage boys at school in PaisleyA former teacher has been found guilty of abusing children over a period of nine years 0235
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Six hundred people tuned in to Trump TV. He’s a third rate reporter. 152
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This is what’s wrong with the media today, it’s not impartial and it’s not equal. Where’s the Green Party in these reports? The Green Party have over 230,000 members and have a large vote share. Sky News is doing voters a disservice. 0121
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Being called a traitor because of my values. If your vision of Britain is drowning refugees, intimidating vulnerable people and attacking the RNLI, then my god, I am a traitor. I would betray your vision of Britain in a heartbeat. 3437
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Hearing the news Danny Tommo has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life is music to my ears. There’s also a possibility that he may be extradited to France for committing a crime against a French national. 3212
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Stung by a wasp, behind my left ear… Ouchy 3160
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Here’s Danny Tommo putting the lives of refugees/migrants at risk by slashing their inflatable boat in the middle of the channel. Actions like this would then send our RNLI to rescue them before they died from drowning. People like Danny are the problem being whipped up by right wing extremism. 2133
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026But Labour won’t, because they don’t have a spine. I think it has something to do with the wealthy elite, they’re afraid of upsetting their donors. You know, instead of doing the right thing for the public. 0132
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Interesting how the United States and Russia congratulated the new German right wing government on their victory… 2113
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Thats right, we are calling for a National Audit Office investigation into Ben Houchen’s Tees Valley Combined Authority, Tees Freeport & South Tees Development Corporation. We want to know where public money is being spent, enough is enough. northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...northeastbylines.co.ukDarlington Greens join calls for NAO probe into Ben Houchen’s TVCA and STDCGreen group leader Councillor Matthew Snedker has submitted a motion to Darlington Borough Council, calling for the government to put in place the statutory arrangements necessary for the NAO to inves... 0122
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 21/09/2026static.klipy.comWindsor Davies as Sergeant Major: Oh DearAlt: Windsor Davies as Sergeant Major: Oh Dear, how sad, never mind. 290
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Ten years after the “advisory referendum” Britain now knows the full extent of lies spouted by Conservative Party politicians and far right political groups. It’s time to reverse the damage once and for all. This 👇🏼 211620
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I’m guessing Hegseth wants his military to be able to return to rape and pillaging… 2144
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Republicans ARE turning the world upside down. 040
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Never had a pair of Converse, never will I. 392
Reposted by Richie Daiches BarlowOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/09/2026It's very similar indeed to the situation with RT - but given its reach and influence and the active participation on it of UK politicians I'd suggest X is far more dangerous. 1125269
Reposted by Richie Daiches BarlowOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/09/2026The RNLI rescued Luftwaffe pilots in WW2 because the organisation is there to 'save life at sea' - it's something to be immensely proud of. But as I've said many times before Farage and Co don't seem to have pride in Britain and its institutions beyond flags and crap Enoch Powell said 60 years ago. 681750592
Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026It’s unsettling to see how the far right are gaining momentum in many countries, as if what the world experienced in 1939-1945 just doesn’t matter anymore. Voting for parties with far right views thinking they’re on your side is a lesson many people will end up learning harshly from, again. 😒 2201