Broxton8r
@broxton8r.bsky.social
PGR @ University of Sheffield. Criminology. Interests in far right extremism, online hate, and media and crime. Metalhead gamer, wrestling fan and book lover
Epstein, Thiel, Bannon, Cambridge analytica, palantir, Russia….
….its mind boggling how wide this seems to go…
….its mind boggling how wide this seems to go…
February 4, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Epstein, Thiel, Bannon, Cambridge analytica, palantir, Russia….
….its mind boggling how wide this seems to go…
….its mind boggling how wide this seems to go…
In my view this whole mandelson issue will end Starmer as PM…which (might) actually be the best thing for Labour
February 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM
In my view this whole mandelson issue will end Starmer as PM…which (might) actually be the best thing for Labour
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This is scandalous behaviour by @greenparty.org.uk, and Rob is owed an apology. People look at this sort of stuff and think it's evidence of scholars engaging in a partisan fashion, and not only is that a slight on Rob's professionalism, it also damages the field more generally.
Just a quick note to @greenparty.org.uk and @greenpartyhan.bsky.social - I was not consulted on being quoted on your leaflets and I have not endorsed your campaign (or any campaign in this seat). I think this note, like the bar chart next to it, is misleading and out of context.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:27 PM
This is scandalous behaviour by @greenparty.org.uk, and Rob is owed an apology. People look at this sort of stuff and think it's evidence of scholars engaging in a partisan fashion, and not only is that a slight on Rob's professionalism, it also damages the field more generally.
Absolutely no fan of Badenoch (somewhat of an understatement) but she’s wiping the floor with Starmer at PMQs today
February 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Absolutely no fan of Badenoch (somewhat of an understatement) but she’s wiping the floor with Starmer at PMQs today
Ok just heard on the news that there’s been a serious incident on the De Montfort uni campus in Leicester. Trying to find out if everyone is ok, and hope my friends and old lecturers are safe.
February 4, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Ok just heard on the news that there’s been a serious incident on the De Montfort uni campus in Leicester. Trying to find out if everyone is ok, and hope my friends and old lecturers are safe.
I’m not sure that Charles Murray’s position on DEI comes entirely from an unbiased place…..
Forgive me, Jesus, because I genuinely deeply enjoy how perpetually unhappy and desolate these losers are.
February 3, 2026 at 9:37 AM
I’m not sure that Charles Murray’s position on DEI comes entirely from an unbiased place…..
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Instead of conferring titles, gongs and baubles and then demanding those titles, gongs and baubles be removed…
…perhaps as a modern, mature polity we should have far fewer titles, gongs and baubles in the first place.
…perhaps as a modern, mature polity we should have far fewer titles, gongs and baubles in the first place.
February 2, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Instead of conferring titles, gongs and baubles and then demanding those titles, gongs and baubles be removed…
…perhaps as a modern, mature polity we should have far fewer titles, gongs and baubles in the first place.
…perhaps as a modern, mature polity we should have far fewer titles, gongs and baubles in the first place.
IMO first truly great album of the year and will be up there by the end of it. Stunning 🤘
music.apple.com/gb/album/set...
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Setting Fire To The Sky by URNE on Apple Music
Album · 2026 · 9 Songs
music.apple.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:22 PM
IMO first truly great album of the year and will be up there by the end of it. Stunning 🤘
music.apple.com/gb/album/set...
music.apple.com/gb/album/set...
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DOMINIC SOLANKE JUST SCORED LIKE THIS 🤯
February 1, 2026 at 6:03 PM
DOMINIC SOLANKE JUST SCORED LIKE THIS 🤯
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Spurs absolutely showed up in the 2nd half, and it’s fantastic to see the effort and spirit — 2-2 is a good result and we very nearly stole a win. Encouraging! But we desperately need transfers to cover for the endless injuries #COYS
February 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Spurs absolutely showed up in the 2nd half, and it’s fantastic to see the effort and spirit — 2-2 is a good result and we very nearly stole a win. Encouraging! But we desperately need transfers to cover for the endless injuries #COYS
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I know the reason Spurs are better in Europe than PL is the quality of opposition. But maybe try white shorts at home in PL just in case it’s that.
February 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM
I know the reason Spurs are better in Europe than PL is the quality of opposition. But maybe try white shorts at home in PL just in case it’s that.
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Woke: writing a paper about the extremist, racist, Islamophobic #EDL (2013)
Broke: bagging a endorsement from the EDL's extremist, racist, Islamophobic founder (2026)
Broke: bagging a endorsement from the EDL's extremist, racist, Islamophobic founder (2026)
January 30, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Woke: writing a paper about the extremist, racist, Islamophobic #EDL (2013)
Broke: bagging a endorsement from the EDL's extremist, racist, Islamophobic founder (2026)
Broke: bagging a endorsement from the EDL's extremist, racist, Islamophobic founder (2026)
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What is happening in United States is what happens when coercive powers of the state - arrest, detention, charges - are used as ends in themselves, and not as means of serving justice.
They know the arrests and charges will not stick, but they don’t care.
Intimidation, like cruelty, is the point.
They know the arrests and charges will not stick, but they don’t care.
Intimidation, like cruelty, is the point.
January 30, 2026 at 4:46 PM
What is happening in United States is what happens when coercive powers of the state - arrest, detention, charges - are used as ends in themselves, and not as means of serving justice.
They know the arrests and charges will not stick, but they don’t care.
Intimidation, like cruelty, is the point.
They know the arrests and charges will not stick, but they don’t care.
Intimidation, like cruelty, is the point.
So ridiculously good it’s (genuinely) terrifying. Well done lads 👏👏👏
SHOCK: UK Studio Goes SILENT After USA🇺🇸 Rant 😳 -
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SHOCKING: UK News Host Has USA Meltdown - #BrokenNews
YouTube video by Larry & Paul
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January 29, 2026 at 5:39 PM
So ridiculously good it’s (genuinely) terrifying. Well done lads 👏👏👏
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ICE Agent Stuffs Sock Under Mask To Give Himself Chin
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
ICE Agent Stuffs Sock Under Mask To Give Himself Chin
The responses to this are a mix between the outraged and those who listen to metal making jokes and it’s glorious
Grindcore is the new hustle culture ft.trib.al/Yq5N8YC | opinion
Grindcore is the new hustle culture
In Silicon Valley, long hours have fused with a monastic male wellness aesthetic
ft.trib.al
January 28, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The responses to this are a mix between the outraged and those who listen to metal making jokes and it’s glorious
I love this song so much, but it hits particularly hard at this moment in history.
Also, Danny Bowes voice is fucking incredible and he deserves waaaaay more plaudits than he gets for his career
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Also, Danny Bowes voice is fucking incredible and he deserves waaaaay more plaudits than he gets for his career
music.apple.com/gb/album/low...
Low Life in High Places (2025 Remastered Version) [Live] by Thunder on Apple Music
Song · 2026 · Duration 5:23
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January 28, 2026 at 12:36 PM
I love this song so much, but it hits particularly hard at this moment in history.
Also, Danny Bowes voice is fucking incredible and he deserves waaaaay more plaudits than he gets for his career
music.apple.com/gb/album/low...
Also, Danny Bowes voice is fucking incredible and he deserves waaaaay more plaudits than he gets for his career
music.apple.com/gb/album/low...
Bravo 👏
Pleased to announce I've been hired to do the marketing for this campaign
January 28, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Bravo 👏
Nope
BREAKING: Free AI training will be offered to every adult in the UK, with short courses to teach people how to use simple AI tools effectively in the workplace.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
January 28, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Nope
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To celebrate the publication of @d-j-frost.bsky.social and mine’s book ‘In Solidarity, Under Suspicion: The British Far Left from 1956’, I am giving away a copy to one randomly chosen person who reposts this post by 11.59pm ACST Sunday 1 Feb.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526179593/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526179593/
January 27, 2026 at 7:21 AM
To celebrate the publication of @d-j-frost.bsky.social and mine’s book ‘In Solidarity, Under Suspicion: The British Far Left from 1956’, I am giving away a copy to one randomly chosen person who reposts this post by 11.59pm ACST Sunday 1 Feb.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526179593/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526179593/
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Maybe media, politicians & academics should also look into claims this racism & fascism is because the working class 'demand' it. These elite far right grifters have contempt for the working class & no interest in addressing economic/material inequalities. It's just racist, classist divide & rule.
Matt Goodwin makes a living out of railing against university educated elites & his whole schtick is "he was the first person in his family to go to university", which is a bit weird given that his Dad, now being heavily invoked for his Manchester connection, appears to have a string of degrees.
January 28, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Maybe media, politicians & academics should also look into claims this racism & fascism is because the working class 'demand' it. These elite far right grifters have contempt for the working class & no interest in addressing economic/material inequalities. It's just racist, classist divide & rule.
A genuinely excellent article. There is a gift link in the comments to get through the paywall, and it’s absolutely worth the read
If you can find 15 minutes today, please read this piece by @adamserwer.bsky.social in @theatlantic.com. This is one of the best, most human accounts on the rising authoritarianism in the US, and even more importantly, the steely resistance rising up against it in Minnesota.
Breathtakingly good.
Breathtakingly good.
Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong
The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.
www.theatlantic.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:05 AM
A genuinely excellent article. There is a gift link in the comments to get through the paywall, and it’s absolutely worth the read