Barb
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Happy to be here. Want to be in the EU even more !!!🇪🇺
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Watch what happens when you tell Reform that thousands of real North East workers, in good jobs right now will lose those jobs because of Nigel Farage’s bizarre and false ideology.
December 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Watch what happens when you tell Reform that thousands of real North East workers, in good jobs right now will lose those jobs because of Nigel Farage’s bizarre and false ideology.
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Even at the time, Johnson’s wild weekend in Umbria felt somewhat suspicious. With this new information, you can understand why some are now calling it outright treasonous
What a Public Inquiry Into Russian Influence in British Politics Must Also Investigate: Boris Johnson and Alexander Lebedev
If you think the Nathan Gill conviction is bad, wait to you hear about another Leave campaigner and his connections to Putin's inner circle
open.substack.com/pub/pdjukes/...
If you think the Nathan Gill conviction is bad, wait to you hear about another Leave campaigner and his connections to Putin's inner circle
open.substack.com/pub/pdjukes/...
What a Public Inquiry Into Russian Influence in British Politics Must Also Investigate: Boris Johnson and Alexander Lebedev
If you think the Gill conviction is bad, linking the Reform UK Party leader's closest aide to the Kremlin, wait to you hear about another Leave campaigner and his connections to Putin's inner circle
open.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Even at the time, Johnson’s wild weekend in Umbria felt somewhat suspicious. With this new information, you can understand why some are now calling it outright treasonous
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
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"If you want a picture of the future, imagine Liz Truss grovelling for the attention of a far-right billionaire - forever"
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine Liz Truss grovelling for the attention of a far-right billionaire - forever"
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At the same time the New York Times was running nonstop stories on Hillary's email server, they were sitting on this emails (and photos of Trump with Epstein victims, apparently).
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To recap: Jeffrey Epstein offered a NY Times reporter photos taken in Epstein's kitchen of Donald Trump and girls in bikinis *and* implored the NYT reporter to put this information in the public discourse in 2015
What did the NY Times editors know about this offer?
What did the NY Times editors know about this offer?
“would you like photos of donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen?” -Jeffrey Epstein
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
At the same time the New York Times was running nonstop stories on Hillary's email server, they were sitting on this emails (and photos of Trump with Epstein victims, apparently).
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David Cameron’s failed Police & Crime Commissioner system is being scrapped
12 years of wasted money, low turnout & zero accountability, a political gimmick that didn’t make our streets safer
Labour’s putting that £100 million back where it belongs: into frontline policing & communities
#Labour
12 years of wasted money, low turnout & zero accountability, a political gimmick that didn’t make our streets safer
Labour’s putting that £100 million back where it belongs: into frontline policing & communities
#Labour
November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
David Cameron’s failed Police & Crime Commissioner system is being scrapped
12 years of wasted money, low turnout & zero accountability, a political gimmick that didn’t make our streets safer
Labour’s putting that £100 million back where it belongs: into frontline policing & communities
#Labour
12 years of wasted money, low turnout & zero accountability, a political gimmick that didn’t make our streets safer
Labour’s putting that £100 million back where it belongs: into frontline policing & communities
#Labour
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Palantir CEO, Peter Thiel.
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Palantir CEO, Peter Thiel.
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Portsmouth Lib-Dem councillor Jason Fazackarley has defected to Deform UK!
Local Lib-Dems brushed off the defection by saying Fazackarley had been a member of 5 different political parties. Perhaps he's just trying to get the set.
Seem to remember both Truss and Polansky used to be Lib Dems too.
Local Lib-Dems brushed off the defection by saying Fazackarley had been a member of 5 different political parties. Perhaps he's just trying to get the set.
Seem to remember both Truss and Polansky used to be Lib Dems too.
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Portsmouth Lib-Dem councillor Jason Fazackarley has defected to Deform UK!
Local Lib-Dems brushed off the defection by saying Fazackarley had been a member of 5 different political parties. Perhaps he's just trying to get the set.
Seem to remember both Truss and Polansky used to be Lib Dems too.
Local Lib-Dems brushed off the defection by saying Fazackarley had been a member of 5 different political parties. Perhaps he's just trying to get the set.
Seem to remember both Truss and Polansky used to be Lib Dems too.
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July 23, 2018 - Epstein tells Bannon he needs to be physically present in Europe to wield influence on the continent.
July 29, 2018 - 'Farage predicted sweeping advances for anti-EU parties during next May’s European elections, aided by the new project announced by Bannon'
July 29, 2018 - 'Farage predicted sweeping advances for anti-EU parties during next May’s European elections, aided by the new project announced by Bannon'
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
July 23, 2018 - Epstein tells Bannon he needs to be physically present in Europe to wield influence on the continent.
July 29, 2018 - 'Farage predicted sweeping advances for anti-EU parties during next May’s European elections, aided by the new project announced by Bannon'
July 29, 2018 - 'Farage predicted sweeping advances for anti-EU parties during next May’s European elections, aided by the new project announced by Bannon'
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The newly-released documents show communication between Jeffrey Epstein and numerous high profile individuals, including former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, and former White House senior counselor Steve Bannon.
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The newly-released documents show communication between Jeffrey Epstein and numerous high profile individuals, including former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, and former White House senior counselor Steve Bannon.
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At #PMQs Kemi Badenoch claimed unemployment has gone up “every single month” under Labour.
We wrote about this last month and found it isn’t quite true 👇
We wrote about this last month and found it isn’t quite true 👇
Kemi Badenoch’s claims about Labour’s unemployment record aren’t quite right—here’s why – Full Fact
The Conservative leader has repeated two claims about Labour’s record on unemployment, neither of which is quite right.
fullfact.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
At #PMQs Kemi Badenoch claimed unemployment has gone up “every single month” under Labour.
We wrote about this last month and found it isn’t quite true 👇
We wrote about this last month and found it isn’t quite true 👇
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Hold on to this story and when the next election arrives it will speak for itself conveying just how useless they will be when it actually comes to running anything. Let's hope the media does the same too i.e. tell the truth about Farage.
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Hold on to this story and when the next election arrives it will speak for itself conveying just how useless they will be when it actually comes to running anything. Let's hope the media does the same too i.e. tell the truth about Farage.
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
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Tories handed out excessive contracts to hotels to house asylum seekers.
Robert Jenrick even bragged about how many they were opening up!
But Labour is closing them down and getting our money back!
Robert Jenrick even bragged about how many they were opening up!
But Labour is closing them down and getting our money back!
Good news bravo Labour 👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼
Govt recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms, of tax money the Tories let slip through their greasy hands to profiteers
But it’s not long before the reporter disses the achievement highlighting any negative they can, ignoring the fact that the previous Govt recovered zero❗️
Govt recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms, of tax money the Tories let slip through their greasy hands to profiteers
But it’s not long before the reporter disses the achievement highlighting any negative they can, ignoring the fact that the previous Govt recovered zero❗️
Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms
The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Tories handed out excessive contracts to hotels to house asylum seekers.
Robert Jenrick even bragged about how many they were opening up!
But Labour is closing them down and getting our money back!
Robert Jenrick even bragged about how many they were opening up!
But Labour is closing them down and getting our money back!
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues statement after Huntingdon train stabbings
November 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues statement after Huntingdon train stabbings
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Michael Gove personally intervened to ensure that a Conservative donor's firm was awarded a multimillion pound covid contract.
Private correspondence reveals that Ciga Healthcare’s Brexit-supporting owner had pushed Gove to “take control” of the process.
The contract was awarded just days later
Private correspondence reveals that Ciga Healthcare’s Brexit-supporting owner had pushed Gove to “take control” of the process.
The contract was awarded just days later
Michael Gove Lobbied Government Officials to Hand Conservative Donor Multimillion Pound Covid Contract
Private correspondence seen by Byline Times reveals that Ciga Healthcare's Brexit-supporting owner had pushed Gove to "take control" of the process
bylinetimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Michael Gove personally intervened to ensure that a Conservative donor's firm was awarded a multimillion pound covid contract.
Private correspondence reveals that Ciga Healthcare’s Brexit-supporting owner had pushed Gove to “take control” of the process.
The contract was awarded just days later
Private correspondence reveals that Ciga Healthcare’s Brexit-supporting owner had pushed Gove to “take control” of the process.
The contract was awarded just days later
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"Candy’s use of a Guernsey entity...highlights how the property billionaire – now Reform UK treasurer – benefits from the offshore financial system."
"Guernsey’s offshore status allows [him] to route funds through so-called tax-neutral jurisdictions offering corporate secrecy & limited disclosure."
"Guernsey’s offshore status allows [him] to route funds through so-called tax-neutral jurisdictions offering corporate secrecy & limited disclosure."
Reform UK Treasurer Profited From Financial Ties to Elon Musk and Trump's Silicon Valley Billionaires
Reform's biggest donor and Treasurer Nick Candy held investments in a US venture fund tied to Trump-supporting tech billionaires, including Elon Musk
bylinetimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"Candy’s use of a Guernsey entity...highlights how the property billionaire – now Reform UK treasurer – benefits from the offshore financial system."
"Guernsey’s offshore status allows [him] to route funds through so-called tax-neutral jurisdictions offering corporate secrecy & limited disclosure."
"Guernsey’s offshore status allows [him] to route funds through so-called tax-neutral jurisdictions offering corporate secrecy & limited disclosure."
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Dominic Cummings pushed for Covid tech contracts to be handed to a company run by a Trump-supporting billionaire after holding a secret meeting with him alongside Boris Johnson.
Officials were lobbied to ignore official procedures and bypass ministers in order to get the contracts signed
Officials were lobbied to ignore official procedures and bypass ministers in order to get the contracts signed
Dominic Cummings Lobbied Officials to Hand 'Test and Trace' Contracts to Palantir After Secret Meeting With Peter Thiel
Exclusive: Boris Johnson's senior advisor pushed for Covid contracts to be handed to companies run by Trump-supporting tech billionaires Peter Thiel and Larry Ellison
bylinetimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Dominic Cummings pushed for Covid tech contracts to be handed to a company run by a Trump-supporting billionaire after holding a secret meeting with him alongside Boris Johnson.
Officials were lobbied to ignore official procedures and bypass ministers in order to get the contracts signed
Officials were lobbied to ignore official procedures and bypass ministers in order to get the contracts signed
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Oh, look at this - the letting agents apologise for NOT applying for the rental license & say Rachel Reeves would have been under the impression the license HAD been applied for.
Can we have the apologies now from everyone who have been absolutely obnoxious today in their handling of the story?
Can we have the apologies now from everyone who have been absolutely obnoxious today in their handling of the story?
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Oh, look at this - the letting agents apologise for NOT applying for the rental license & say Rachel Reeves would have been under the impression the license HAD been applied for.
Can we have the apologies now from everyone who have been absolutely obnoxious today in their handling of the story?
Can we have the apologies now from everyone who have been absolutely obnoxious today in their handling of the story?
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The UK Labour Government has provided the largest funding settlement for Scottish public services in the history of devolution.
But much of this has been wasted and now we find £1bn remains unspent.
Where’s the money gone John?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
But much of this has been wasted and now we find £1bn remains unspent.
Where’s the money gone John?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
SNP Government in £1bn underspend after accusing Westminster of austerity
The figure was contained in the Government’s annual accounts for 2024/25.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The UK Labour Government has provided the largest funding settlement for Scottish public services in the history of devolution.
But much of this has been wasted and now we find £1bn remains unspent.
Where’s the money gone John?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
But much of this has been wasted and now we find £1bn remains unspent.
Where’s the money gone John?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
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While the dominant narrative is that young men are the most likely to turn to Reform UK, the evidence does not support this.
Most British young men reject the far right - UK in a changing Europe
Emilia Belknap and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte explain their analysis on the demographics of Reform UK voters in the UK. They argue that while the dominant narrative is that young men are the most likely...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:42 AM
While the dominant narrative is that young men are the most likely to turn to Reform UK, the evidence does not support this.
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Well said Lisa Nandy!
Reform have no real answers to anything.
They just create fear, distrust and chaos!
www.instagram.com/reel/DQc5Aot...
Reform have no real answers to anything.
They just create fear, distrust and chaos!
www.instagram.com/reel/DQc5Aot...
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Well said Lisa Nandy!
Reform have no real answers to anything.
They just create fear, distrust and chaos!
www.instagram.com/reel/DQc5Aot...
Reform have no real answers to anything.
They just create fear, distrust and chaos!
www.instagram.com/reel/DQc5Aot...
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
![[Scene is the entrance cabin to a NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY AND GARDENS]
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NATIONAL TRUST EMPLOYEE [inside cabin]:
Hello there
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[A young family - two parents two kids - have arrived at the front desk].
DAD:
Hi - do you have an activity trail, for the kids?
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NT EMPLOYEE:
Of course – you’re just in time for the Autumn Gammon Trail!
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MUM:
That sounds fun, doesn’t it kids?
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NT EMPLOYEE [handing an activity sheet and pencils to the kids]:
Every autumn, the Reform Trust gammons flock back to the National Trust for the AGM. Just follow the trail round the grounds, and see how many you can spot!
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NT EMPLOYEE [hearing something in the gardens]:
Listen - that's their call
[Calls emanating from the landscape]:
tut-tut
woke-woke
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NT EMPLOYEE [showing the family an apparently empty fenced enclosure with some bushes in]:
They are extremely sensitive and fragile...
But you can bring them out of hiding if you put a little sign down mentioning slavery.
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KIDS [pointing]:
There they are!
[Some little red faced PEOPLE wearing Barbour jackets and gilets emerge cautiously from the bushes. They are creeping towards a TINY SIGN in the middle of the enclosure].
[Little people noises]:
woke-woke
tut-tut
woke-woke
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[Close-up of the TINY SIGN - we can read that it says]:
Slavery had a bit to do with building this massive house.
[Noises from the little people again as they inspect the tiny sign]:
tut-tut
woke-woke
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MUM [pointing]:
What's that one doing there?
NT EMPLOYEE:
Oh, that's so sweet…
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[We see that one of the people is sat on a rock, with a little laptop open on a tree stump, and they are furiously typing away].
NT EMPLOYEE:
I think he's writing a column for the Daily Telegraph…
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[We see close up to the little person’s screen, it is a word document reading]:
Are National Trust scones secretly WOKE?
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October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...