Bernie Baldwin
@berniebaldwin.bsky.social
Excellent points made here the LibDem leader - plus some interesting responses. Worth a good look.
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Excellent points made here the LibDem leader - plus some interesting responses. Worth a good look.
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I think I do understand it but none of it reflects well on them.
They are terrified. Terrified of the right wing media, terrified of Farage and most of all, terrified of Trump.
Everyone in this govt will look back in 20 years and regret their cowardice. But that's how cowardice works isn't it?
They are terrified. Terrified of the right wing media, terrified of Farage and most of all, terrified of Trump.
Everyone in this govt will look back in 20 years and regret their cowardice. But that's how cowardice works isn't it?
I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
BBC faces ‘existential’ threat after exit of top executives
Broadcaster’s deepest crisis in recent history comes amid fresh questions over its future role in British society
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I think I do understand it but none of it reflects well on them.
They are terrified. Terrified of the right wing media, terrified of Farage and most of all, terrified of Trump.
Everyone in this govt will look back in 20 years and regret their cowardice. But that's how cowardice works isn't it?
They are terrified. Terrified of the right wing media, terrified of Farage and most of all, terrified of Trump.
Everyone in this govt will look back in 20 years and regret their cowardice. But that's how cowardice works isn't it?
Superb speech by @stellacreasy.bsky.social on why the UK should remain a signatory to the ECHR.
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undefined on Instagram: "stellacreasyDon’t be fooled - those urging us to leave the ECHR are attacking immigrants to cover up this is really about attacking…"
stellacreasyDon’t be fooled - those urging us to leave the ECHR are attacking immigrants to cover up this is really about attacking our freedoms and the protection it gives all our human rights. Freedom is worth fighting for - join @labourmovementforeurope to help support those of us telling the truth!
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November 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Superb speech by @stellacreasy.bsky.social on why the UK should remain a signatory to the ECHR.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQt7OO1...
www.instagram.com/reel/DQt7OO1...
Interesting and valuable thread on the BBC and one officer of the Corporation in particular.
Should Gibb be sacked? yes, obviously. He's an abomination of basic journalistic standards. His GB News channel spreads conspiracy theory & disinformation. His Jewish Chronicle newspaper spreads invented stories. He is plainly trying to undermine the BBC so it's as bad as everything else he touches.
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Interesting and valuable thread on the BBC and one officer of the Corporation in particular.
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🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
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Zack Polanski’s substack for @bestforbritain.org is worth your time.
👏 @zackpolanski.bsky.social
substack.com/@pimlicat81/...
👏 @zackpolanski.bsky.social
substack.com/@pimlicat81/...
Naomi (@pimlicat81)
Well said Zack Polanski
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November 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Zack Polanski’s substack for @bestforbritain.org is worth your time.
👏 @zackpolanski.bsky.social
substack.com/@pimlicat81/...
👏 @zackpolanski.bsky.social
substack.com/@pimlicat81/...
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Reform says Kent CC is their "shop window", where the country can see what a Farage gov't would be like.
Well... chaos, suspensions, defections, paralysis, zero "DOGE" savings, tax rises, and a leader making mad-dictator speeches, sounds about right. ~AA
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Well... chaos, suspensions, defections, paralysis, zero "DOGE" savings, tax rises, and a leader making mad-dictator speeches, sounds about right. ~AA
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform UK suspends another member of Kent county council
Isabella Kemp’s departure means party has lost nine of 57 councillors elected in May, including four after video leak
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Reform says Kent CC is their "shop window", where the country can see what a Farage gov't would be like.
Well... chaos, suspensions, defections, paralysis, zero "DOGE" savings, tax rises, and a leader making mad-dictator speeches, sounds about right. ~AA
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Well... chaos, suspensions, defections, paralysis, zero "DOGE" savings, tax rises, and a leader making mad-dictator speeches, sounds about right. ~AA
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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If there is a national institution that reflects, represents, and encompasses the shared social and cultural values of the UK, it is not the royal family, it is the BBC.
Ultimately that's why the Tories hate it, because it is a bulwark against selfish individualism.
Ultimately that's why the Tories hate it, because it is a bulwark against selfish individualism.
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
If there is a national institution that reflects, represents, and encompasses the shared social and cultural values of the UK, it is not the royal family, it is the BBC.
Ultimately that's why the Tories hate it, because it is a bulwark against selfish individualism.
Ultimately that's why the Tories hate it, because it is a bulwark against selfish individualism.
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This is astoundingly good. Zack knocked it out of the park, ran after it, then caught up with it in time to knock it even further. Join the Green Party.
November 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
This is astoundingly good. Zack knocked it out of the park, ran after it, then caught up with it in time to knock it even further. Join the Green Party.
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There were 115 prisoners mistakenly released in the final year of the last Conservative Government alone.
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
There were 115 prisoners mistakenly released in the final year of the last Conservative Government alone.
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
Helen Whateley being as hypocritical as ever on Politics Live, complaining that Labour keep blaming Tories for things after being in office for 16 months, forgetting that the Tories themselves were still blaming Labour in early 2024 for scenarios which took place in 2010.
November 5, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Helen Whateley being as hypocritical as ever on Politics Live, complaining that Labour keep blaming Tories for things after being in office for 16 months, forgetting that the Tories themselves were still blaming Labour in early 2024 for scenarios which took place in 2010.
Oh dear, David Lammy turning into Michael Howard in the 'not answering the question that was asked' stakes. He must be thankful that the stand-in for LOTO only has 6 questions unlike Paxman who was able to get well into double figures.
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Oh dear, David Lammy turning into Michael Howard in the 'not answering the question that was asked' stakes. He must be thankful that the stand-in for LOTO only has 6 questions unlike Paxman who was able to get well into double figures.
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"You spout shite on a podcast to reinforce your 𝘰𝘸𝘯 position that "civil war is coming"... it's a self-fulfilling prophecy."
Elon Musk has now claimed England’s ‘hobbit-like’ towns are rife with rape while on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social
Elon Musk has now claimed England’s ‘hobbit-like’ towns are rife with rape while on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
"You spout shite on a podcast to reinforce your 𝘰𝘸𝘯 position that "civil war is coming"... it's a self-fulfilling prophecy."
Elon Musk has now claimed England’s ‘hobbit-like’ towns are rife with rape while on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social
Elon Musk has now claimed England’s ‘hobbit-like’ towns are rife with rape while on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social
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Dominic Grieve’s response to Nigel Farage’s ‘let’s leave the ECHR’ stunt in parliament is spot on.
November 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Dominic Grieve’s response to Nigel Farage’s ‘let’s leave the ECHR’ stunt in parliament is spot on.
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Perfect response from @neguse.house.gov here. Watch this.
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Perfect response from @neguse.house.gov here. Watch this.
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Definitely not terrifying, or damaging to the atmosphere and the air we breath, at all.
If you're not deeply disturbed by this you really aren't paying attention.
#Trump #Nukes
If you're not deeply disturbed by this you really aren't paying attention.
#Trump #Nukes
A long-deranged and deeply depraved man with a pronouncedly and acceleratingly deteriorating mind announces that he intends to play with the large arsenal of nuclear weapons he controls.
But it's okay, because he's not seeking a third term.
But it's okay, because he's not seeking a third term.
October 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Given the party's refusal to act on Pochin's brazen racism, it should be as socially unacceptable to vote for Reform as it was in the early 2000s to vote for the BNP.
And we should be prepared to say this to people's faces.
And we should be prepared to say this to people's faces.
October 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Given the party's refusal to act on Pochin's brazen racism, it should be as socially unacceptable to vote for Reform as it was in the early 2000s to vote for the BNP.
And we should be prepared to say this to people's faces.
And we should be prepared to say this to people's faces.
The Great British Fake Off !!!
Danny Kruger, "In 2016 people voted for Brexit, in 2019 with Boris Johnson, people voted for change but they got chaos"
Danny Kruger voted for Brexit
Danny Kruger voted for Boris Johnson
Danny Kruger voted for Brexit
Danny Kruger voted for Boris Johnson
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The Great British Fake Off !!!
Sad news. Sincere condolences to the family.
What a great lady - I loved watching the canal journeys programmes she did with hubby, Timothy West.
Also, for all she was rightly lauded for Fawlty Towers, she was just splendid in After Henry, playing a very different character.
What a great lady - I loved watching the canal journeys programmes she did with hubby, Timothy West.
Also, for all she was rightly lauded for Fawlty Towers, she was just splendid in After Henry, playing a very different character.
RIP to the wonderful Prunella Scales, beautifully pictured here in February 1968.
October 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Sad news. Sincere condolences to the family.
What a great lady - I loved watching the canal journeys programmes she did with hubby, Timothy West.
Also, for all she was rightly lauded for Fawlty Towers, she was just splendid in After Henry, playing a very different character.
What a great lady - I loved watching the canal journeys programmes she did with hubby, Timothy West.
Also, for all she was rightly lauded for Fawlty Towers, she was just splendid in After Henry, playing a very different character.
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My apologies to Katie Lam, who should be front & centre here…
Off the top of my head, there have been four egregious examples of weapons grade public racism in the last couple of weeks - Jenrick; the Express hack; Captain Concrete & the Reform woman. The way they are treated by employers, punters & wider media, will directly influence how much more we see.
October 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My apologies to Katie Lam, who should be front & centre here…
As a Leeds lad, it’s a delight to see the city described so colourfully.
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
October 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
As a Leeds lad, it’s a delight to see the city described so colourfully.
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can someone please just run this as an ad?
October 25, 2025 at 3:49 AM
can someone please just run this as an ad?
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FYI :“Destruction of federal property is a federal crime. 18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines the crime as willfully injuring or committing any depredation against U.S. government property. If the damage exceeds $1k it is a felony with a fine, up to ten years in prison or both.”
Awaiting law enforcement.
Awaiting law enforcement.
October 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
FYI :“Destruction of federal property is a federal crime. 18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines the crime as willfully injuring or committing any depredation against U.S. government property. If the damage exceeds $1k it is a felony with a fine, up to ten years in prison or both.”
Awaiting law enforcement.
Awaiting law enforcement.
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The brutality. The corruption. The lies.
Everything is on full display — and many Americans are beginning to learn an important lesson.
Watch.
Everything is on full display — and many Americans are beginning to learn an important lesson.
Watch.
October 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The brutality. The corruption. The lies.
Everything is on full display — and many Americans are beginning to learn an important lesson.
Watch.
Everything is on full display — and many Americans are beginning to learn an important lesson.
Watch.