Nick B 🔶
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Proud grandfather. Blogger and freelance writer covering aerospace & defence issues. Chair of Cheltenham Liberal Democrats. Has never shouted at a hotel.
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
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Which potential coalitions have the most support from Britons?
LD + Lab, Davey PM: 36% support
Lab + Grn, Starmer PM: 33%
Lab + LD, Starmer PM: 31%
Grn + Lab, Polanski PM: 30%
Ref + Con, Farage PM: 29%
LD + Con, Davey PM: 26%
Con + Ref, Badenoch PM: 25%
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LD + Lab, Davey PM: 36% support
Lab + Grn, Starmer PM: 33%
Lab + LD, Starmer PM: 31%
Grn + Lab, Polanski PM: 30%
Ref + Con, Farage PM: 29%
LD + Con, Davey PM: 26%
Con + Ref, Badenoch PM: 25%
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January 8, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Which potential coalitions have the most support from Britons?
LD + Lab, Davey PM: 36% support
Lab + Grn, Starmer PM: 33%
Lab + LD, Starmer PM: 31%
Grn + Lab, Polanski PM: 30%
Ref + Con, Farage PM: 29%
LD + Con, Davey PM: 26%
Con + Ref, Badenoch PM: 25%
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LD + Lab, Davey PM: 36% support
Lab + Grn, Starmer PM: 33%
Lab + LD, Starmer PM: 31%
Grn + Lab, Polanski PM: 30%
Ref + Con, Farage PM: 29%
LD + Con, Davey PM: 26%
Con + Ref, Badenoch PM: 25%
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Can someone explain - publish sex abuse images to a tiny number of the world's most despicable humans on the dark web and you go to prison.
Normalise it and put it in front of a huge audience on one of the largest SM platforms alongside Government announcements, and you may or may not get fined?
Normalise it and put it in front of a huge audience on one of the largest SM platforms alongside Government announcements, and you may or may not get fined?
January 8, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Can someone explain - publish sex abuse images to a tiny number of the world's most despicable humans on the dark web and you go to prison.
Normalise it and put it in front of a huge audience on one of the largest SM platforms alongside Government announcements, and you may or may not get fined?
Normalise it and put it in front of a huge audience on one of the largest SM platforms alongside Government announcements, and you may or may not get fined?
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It's been nearly a year since I presented my Sunshine Bill to Parliament, gaining widespread cross-party and industry support. Ministers accepted the principle that solar panels come as standard on all new build homes. I asked Ministers when the government will follow through on their commitment.
January 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM
It's been nearly a year since I presented my Sunshine Bill to Parliament, gaining widespread cross-party and industry support. Ministers accepted the principle that solar panels come as standard on all new build homes. I asked Ministers when the government will follow through on their commitment.
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Yesterday morning, I spoke to LBC News about the US' actions in Venezuela. Claiming that American law applies outside the United States will give cover to countries such as China to do the same. 1/2
January 7, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Yesterday morning, I spoke to LBC News about the US' actions in Venezuela. Claiming that American law applies outside the United States will give cover to countries such as China to do the same. 1/2
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Starmer's tweet couldn't be clearer but a bit awkward when one of the main government comms platforms literally does this as a feature now
January 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Starmer's tweet couldn't be clearer but a bit awkward when one of the main government comms platforms literally does this as a feature now
You find yourself wondering - they couldn't possibly invade a country and remove it's Head of State without a plan for what to do afterwards, could they?
I mean, that would be daft?
I mean, that would be daft?
January 6, 2026 at 11:06 AM
You find yourself wondering - they couldn't possibly invade a country and remove it's Head of State without a plan for what to do afterwards, could they?
I mean, that would be daft?
I mean, that would be daft?
Cooper rightly saying that we should not draw equivalence between Venezuela and the threats to Greenland, but that's the easy bit. Would she condemn US action against Colombia, Cuba, Mexico? Nobody in the House asking that question.
Listening to the Venezuela statement live, disappointingly delivered by the Foreign Secretary rather than Prime Minister.
Cooper sounds like she's been briefed by Rubio on what to say, repeating US lines and offering zero criticism.
Cooper sounds like she's been briefed by Rubio on what to say, repeating US lines and offering zero criticism.
The Government is making a statement in the Commons imminently on Venezuela. What are the chances of Starmer giving us a Hugh Grant/Love Actually moment to applaud?
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Cooper rightly saying that we should not draw equivalence between Venezuela and the threats to Greenland, but that's the easy bit. Would she condemn US action against Colombia, Cuba, Mexico? Nobody in the House asking that question.
Listening to the Venezuela statement live, disappointingly delivered by the Foreign Secretary rather than Prime Minister.
Cooper sounds like she's been briefed by Rubio on what to say, repeating US lines and offering zero criticism.
Cooper sounds like she's been briefed by Rubio on what to say, repeating US lines and offering zero criticism.
The Government is making a statement in the Commons imminently on Venezuela. What are the chances of Starmer giving us a Hugh Grant/Love Actually moment to applaud?
Keir Starmer must come to Parliament today and make it clear that Britain stands with Denmark against Trump’s threats.
January 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Listening to the Venezuela statement live, disappointingly delivered by the Foreign Secretary rather than Prime Minister.
Cooper sounds like she's been briefed by Rubio on what to say, repeating US lines and offering zero criticism.
Cooper sounds like she's been briefed by Rubio on what to say, repeating US lines and offering zero criticism.
The Government is making a statement in the Commons imminently on Venezuela. What are the chances of Starmer giving us a Hugh Grant/Love Actually moment to applaud?
Keir Starmer must come to Parliament today and make it clear that Britain stands with Denmark against Trump’s threats.
January 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM
The Government is making a statement in the Commons imminently on Venezuela. What are the chances of Starmer giving us a Hugh Grant/Love Actually moment to applaud?
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Europe is crying out for closer relations with Britain.
A customs union would boost growth, restore confidence in bond markets, and save billions in debt costs.
A customs union would boost growth, restore confidence in bond markets, and save billions in debt costs.
January 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Europe is crying out for closer relations with Britain.
A customs union would boost growth, restore confidence in bond markets, and save billions in debt costs.
A customs union would boost growth, restore confidence in bond markets, and save billions in debt costs.
Look! We can bomb people too 🎉
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Strikes on Daesh
Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh in a joint operation with France.
www.gov.uk
January 4, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Look! We can bomb people too 🎉
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When Starmer says "I reiterated my support for international law this morning", who did he reiterate it to?
Himself, in the mirror?
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Himself, in the mirror?
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PM statement on Venezuela: 3 January 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on Venezuela.
www.gov.uk
January 4, 2026 at 9:12 AM
When Starmer says "I reiterated my support for international law this morning", who did he reiterate it to?
Himself, in the mirror?
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Himself, in the mirror?
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“Cuba is run by senile, incompetent men” says Marco Rubio in perhaps one of the most ironic statements ever uttered.
January 3, 2026 at 5:29 PM
“Cuba is run by senile, incompetent men” says Marco Rubio in perhaps one of the most ironic statements ever uttered.
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Keir Starmer should condemn Trump’s illegal action in Venezuela.
Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, but unlawful attacks like this make us all less safe.
Trump is giving a green light to the likes of Putin and Xi to attack other countries with impunity.
Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, but unlawful attacks like this make us all less safe.
Trump is giving a green light to the likes of Putin and Xi to attack other countries with impunity.
January 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Keir Starmer should condemn Trump’s illegal action in Venezuela.
Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, but unlawful attacks like this make us all less safe.
Trump is giving a green light to the likes of Putin and Xi to attack other countries with impunity.
Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, but unlawful attacks like this make us all less safe.
Trump is giving a green light to the likes of Putin and Xi to attack other countries with impunity.
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it’ll be interesting to see what the British government say about Trump’s presumably illegal actions in Venezuela, do they signal doubts or just keep their heads down?
January 3, 2026 at 10:10 AM
it’ll be interesting to see what the British government say about Trump’s presumably illegal actions in Venezuela, do they signal doubts or just keep their heads down?
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Kidnapping the leader of a foreign state without any declaration of war and announcing it via social media is full-on rogue state stuff. From the world’s number one superpower.
January 3, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Kidnapping the leader of a foreign state without any declaration of war and announcing it via social media is full-on rogue state stuff. From the world’s number one superpower.
When you're having roast pork belly for lunch, and you're the only one in the house who eats crackling....
a man with glasses and a mustache is wearing a white shirt and says yes .
ALT: a man with glasses and a mustache is wearing a white shirt and says yes .
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December 31, 2025 at 11:35 AM
When you're having roast pork belly for lunch, and you're the only one in the house who eats crackling....
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how all youtube ads sound to me
December 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
how all youtube ads sound to me
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One of my constituency casework team is moving to a new job in Parliament, so I’m looking for a new caseworker. Could it be you?
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, thrive on a bit of politics & would like to help me serve the people of Cheltenham, please apply:
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If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, thrive on a bit of politics & would like to help me serve the people of Cheltenham, please apply:
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December 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
One of my constituency casework team is moving to a new job in Parliament, so I’m looking for a new caseworker. Could it be you?
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, thrive on a bit of politics & would like to help me serve the people of Cheltenham, please apply:
www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, thrive on a bit of politics & would like to help me serve the people of Cheltenham, please apply:
www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
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Merry Christmas everyone. Wherever you are and whoever you’re with, I hope you are having a joyful time.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Merry Christmas everyone. Wherever you are and whoever you’re with, I hope you are having a joyful time.
🎄🎅🏻🎁
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Can the BBC run it as a Panorama special?
Since I’m getting “what did I miss” from alot, Paramount Plus, owner of CBS spiked the El Salvador CECOT prison story yesterday on 60 minutes because it made the White House look bad. Cancel paramount plus
Censorship. Bari Weiss
Censorship. Bari Weiss
December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Can the BBC run it as a Panorama special?
Feeling worse off? That's because you are....
Per the ONS, real household disposable income per head has been falling all year so far, mainly driven by tax increases.
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Per the ONS, real household disposable income per head has been falling all year so far, mainly driven by tax increases.
www.ons.gov.uk/economy/gros...
December 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Feeling worse off? That's because you are....
Per the ONS, real household disposable income per head has been falling all year so far, mainly driven by tax increases.
www.ons.gov.uk/economy/gros...
Per the ONS, real household disposable income per head has been falling all year so far, mainly driven by tax increases.
www.ons.gov.uk/economy/gros...
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.@gbnewsonline.bsky.social claims it’s the home of free speech, but they do lean heavily to the right. Will they commit to allowing a Liberal Democrat to host a show next year to balance out Farage, Rees-Mogg and Anderson? I challenged Christopher ‘Chopper’ Hope to set an ambitious goal for 2026.
December 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
.@gbnewsonline.bsky.social claims it’s the home of free speech, but they do lean heavily to the right. Will they commit to allowing a Liberal Democrat to host a show next year to balance out Farage, Rees-Mogg and Anderson? I challenged Christopher ‘Chopper’ Hope to set an ambitious goal for 2026.
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Liberal Democrats have won more local by-elections than any other party in 2025.
In real elections up and down the country, only the Lib Dems are taking on Reform and winning.
In real elections up and down the country, only the Lib Dems are taking on Reform and winning.
December 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Liberal Democrats have won more local by-elections than any other party in 2025.
In real elections up and down the country, only the Lib Dems are taking on Reform and winning.
In real elections up and down the country, only the Lib Dems are taking on Reform and winning.