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I'm impressed with this chap - Mark Fairhurst. Keeps calm, answers the question and highlights the real issues. Now, will the Govt take the advice given baby him to protect the prison officers, or will they still be chasing Reform votes?
Prison Officers' Association chair Mark Fairhurst tells Jackie Long one of his members has been "unjustly singled out" for the mistaken release of Hadush Kebatu, and the full inquiry will find out who is at fault.
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Prison union chair says officer ‘unjustly singled out’ over prisoner release
The Chair of the Prison Officers’ Association, Mark Fairhurst told Channel 4 News that officers were “devastated” over the error that led to asylum seeker and convicted sex offender Hadush Kebatu bein...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I'm impressed with this chap - Mark Fairhurst. Keeps calm, answers the question and highlights the real issues. Now, will the Govt take the advice given baby him to protect the prison officers, or will they still be chasing Reform votes?
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Nothing on the BBC Radio news this morning. Nothing I could find on their website. This is an MP from the party whose lead in the opinion polls normally ensures them wall-to-wall coverage. She spouts racist nonsense for which even she feels obliged to apologise. What on earth are they playing at?
Reform’s Sarah Pochin forced to apologise after claiming adverts 'full of black people' drive her 'mad’ | LBC
The Runcorn and Helsby MP was responding to a viewer live on air who complained about the demographics of advertising.
www.lbc.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Nothing on the BBC Radio news this morning. Nothing I could find on their website. This is an MP from the party whose lead in the opinion polls normally ensures them wall-to-wall coverage. She spouts racist nonsense for which even she feels obliged to apologise. What on earth are they playing at?
Tremendous tribute to Danny Thompson by Gideon Coe on BBC 6 Music atm www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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October 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Tremendous tribute to Danny Thompson by Gideon Coe on BBC 6 Music atm www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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We have an independent judiciary in this country. Robert Jenrick wants puppet judges.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
October 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We have an independent judiciary in this country. Robert Jenrick wants puppet judges.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
Agreed, no one is surprised. What a shame, though. He has written some superb books, which I have recommended to many.
"We have a debt crisis so I've joined the party that was in power for 14 years and under whom debt massively grew."
"Commentator of the Year"
"Commentator of the Year"
No-one is surprised, Matthew. Absolutely no-one.
September 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Agreed, no one is surprised. What a shame, though. He has written some superb books, which I have recommended to many.
Very sad news
Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
September 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Very sad news
A supreme example of ultra crepidation - thank you @susiedent.com
Trump at the UN:
"I look at London where you have a terrible mayor... Now they want to go to Sharia law."
This is entirely false. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is politically moderate and has never ever called for Sharia law.
This is Islamophobic propaganda and a bigoted attack on Khan.
"I look at London where you have a terrible mayor... Now they want to go to Sharia law."
This is entirely false. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is politically moderate and has never ever called for Sharia law.
This is Islamophobic propaganda and a bigoted attack on Khan.
September 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
A supreme example of ultra crepidation - thank you @susiedent.com
If only the other party leaders had the courage to speak truth to power like this man, we'd undergo a period of turmoil, but we would eventually silence the bully and be stronger as a result.
‘Don’t let Farage turn Britain into Trump’s America’ – Lib Dem leader
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‘Don’t let Farage turn Britain into Trump’s America’ – Lib Dem leader
The Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has appealed to delegates at the party's annual conference not to let Nigel Farage turn Britain into Trump's America.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
If only the other party leaders had the courage to speak truth to power like this man, we'd undergo a period of turmoil, but we would eventually silence the bully and be stronger as a result.
Agree completely. How much I've missed SMH over the Summer. If you haven't caught up with this yet - IMO, the best thing on the radio atm - and that's even when "The News Quiz" is currently on. Stewart Lee on next week, too.
So good to have this series back again with Armando Iannucci and guest co-host, Ria Lina & so on the money about where we are at politically in the UK: Strong Message Here, Phase 2 buff.ly/i0E3gLa #UKPolitics
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Podcast Episode · Strong Message Here · 18/09/2025 · 29m
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September 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Agree completely. How much I've missed SMH over the Summer. If you haven't caught up with this yet - IMO, the best thing on the radio atm - and that's even when "The News Quiz" is currently on. Stewart Lee on next week, too.
My thoughts exactly. Starmer should be using the State Visit to tell Trump a few "home truths" (and then resign if he has to); not spend any more on security than he would for any other visiting head of state; expose Trump to the protests against him. I am sure none of these will happen.
My dad told me: "You don't learn anything the second time you get kicked by a horse"
Peter Mandelson has been sacked for the third time.
Isn't it time politicians learned the risks of chumming around with a bunch of squalid billionaires?
Peter Mandelson has been sacked for the third time.
Isn't it time politicians learned the risks of chumming around with a bunch of squalid billionaires?
September 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
My thoughts exactly. Starmer should be using the State Visit to tell Trump a few "home truths" (and then resign if he has to); not spend any more on security than he would for any other visiting head of state; expose Trump to the protests against him. I am sure none of these will happen.
This is vile. Local guy speaks to Sky News about the impact of asylum seekers protests. Watch what happens and share widely
September 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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This is vile. Local guy speaks to Sky News about the impact of asylum seekers protests. Watch what happens and share widely
September 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This is vile. Local guy speaks to Sky News about the impact of asylum seekers protests. Watch what happens and share widely
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"Put them up anywhere" Was hoping the Home Secretary was talking about asylum seekers but sadly not.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
‘Put them up anywhere’: Cooper backs St George’s flags as No 10 says asylum seekers could be housed in industrial buildings – UK politics live
Home secretary earlier suggested warehouses could be used instead of hotels, while PM will urge ministers to go ‘further and faster’ on immigration in Tuesday meeting
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"Put them up anywhere" Was hoping the Home Secretary was talking about asylum seekers but sadly not.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Russell-Cotes is always worth a visit.
We had a very lovely unexpected visit to The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum that included postcards, tea and cake, being serenaded on a Grand piano and a little postage stamp in the cabinets especially for Art Stamped’s museum mission! ☺️🌋🎹✉️🔎
August 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Russell-Cotes is always worth a visit.
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We had a very lovely unexpected visit to The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum that included postcards, tea and cake, being serenaded on a Grand piano and a little postage stamp in the cabinets especially for Art Stamped’s museum mission! ☺️🌋🎹✉️🔎
August 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We had a very lovely unexpected visit to The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum that included postcards, tea and cake, being serenaded on a Grand piano and a little postage stamp in the cabinets especially for Art Stamped’s museum mission! ☺️🌋🎹✉️🔎
August 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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It is very nearly the tenth anniversary of that brief moment when, for 2 or 3 days, British newspapers remembered refugees are desperate human beings who need our help, rather than scum that it's okay to threaten with violence.
August 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It is very nearly the tenth anniversary of that brief moment when, for 2 or 3 days, British newspapers remembered refugees are desperate human beings who need our help, rather than scum that it's okay to threaten with violence.
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Farage is never interviewed on politics programmes, he just appears on them and speaks.
A level of scrutiny that would embarrass a hack on Smash Hits or Hello.
#r4today
A level of scrutiny that would embarrass a hack on Smash Hits or Hello.
#r4today
July 21, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Farage is never interviewed on politics programmes, he just appears on them and speaks.
A level of scrutiny that would embarrass a hack on Smash Hits or Hello.
#r4today
A level of scrutiny that would embarrass a hack on Smash Hits or Hello.
#r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article... I hope Trump was also praised for his efforts in speaking English and encouraged to keep trying.
Liberia: Five things Donald Trump should know after he praised Joseph Boakai's 'good English'
Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.
www.bbc.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article... I hope Trump was also praised for his efforts in speaking English and encouraged to keep trying.
I totally agree with JO'B here.
This is hideous.
After a Treasury spokesperson says Rachel Reeves was upset at PMQs due to a personal matter, Kemi Badenoch's spokesman tells journalists that "something strange is going on" and insists the Chancellor immediately disclose what is happening in her personal life
July 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I totally agree with JO'B here.
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This is hideous.
After a Treasury spokesperson says Rachel Reeves was upset at PMQs due to a personal matter, Kemi Badenoch's spokesman tells journalists that "something strange is going on" and insists the Chancellor immediately disclose what is happening in her personal life
July 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
This is hideous.
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Perfectly expressed.
June 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Perfectly expressed.
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Remember this one. In five years, or ten, or twenty. When we're a weird, dirty, backward nation that still sets fire to stuff, and places like China and India start to ask us why.
May 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Remember this one. In five years, or ten, or twenty. When we're a weird, dirty, backward nation that still sets fire to stuff, and places like China and India start to ask us why.
