@CreativeCamden
@creativecamden.bsky.social
Dabbles in paint and charcoal now and again, proud granddaughter of a Suffragette. Lucky enough to live in leafy North London. Older but certainly none the wiser.
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This Robbie Gibb?
Robbie Gibb who cancelled a BBC investigation into Farage's Leave dot EU campaign shortly before the EU Ref
Arron Banks thanked him for it
"Robbie Gibb is being quite helpful and says he’s trying to hose it down."
- @channel4news.bsky.social in 2019
Arron Banks thanked him for it
"Robbie Gibb is being quite helpful and says he’s trying to hose it down."
- @channel4news.bsky.social in 2019
Revealed: Brexit group covered up its targeting of right-wing extremists
Brexit-backer Arron Banks repeatedly denied that Leave.EU appealed to National Front supporters - in a bid to get the BBC to drop an investigation
www.channel4.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
This Robbie Gibb?
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Michael Prescott and Sir Robbie Gibb both bailed out of journalism years ago, and enjoy lucrative careers in corporate PR. And now they are the arbiters of BBC editorial standards. Go figure www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
The BBC has bigger impartiality problems than its coverage of Trump
It is the BBC’s entire governance structure–rather than individual stories–that should cause most concern
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Michael Prescott and Sir Robbie Gibb both bailed out of journalism years ago, and enjoy lucrative careers in corporate PR. And now they are the arbiters of BBC editorial standards. Go figure www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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Starmer hits out at 'racist rhetoric returning to politics' which 'makes people feel very scared'
'As a brown person I’ve never felt more unsafe in the country I was born in', Dr Amir Khan tells the PM
'To be British is to be tolerant and compassionate'
'As a brown person I’ve never felt more unsafe in the country I was born in', Dr Amir Khan tells the PM
'To be British is to be tolerant and compassionate'
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Starmer hits out at 'racist rhetoric returning to politics' which 'makes people feel very scared'
'As a brown person I’ve never felt more unsafe in the country I was born in', Dr Amir Khan tells the PM
'To be British is to be tolerant and compassionate'
'As a brown person I’ve never felt more unsafe in the country I was born in', Dr Amir Khan tells the PM
'To be British is to be tolerant and compassionate'
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November 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Government to transform care for girls in custody
Girls caught up in the youth justice system to receive better support.
It will include:
* New advisory board set up to champion girls’ needs
* Targeted investments made into alternatives to custody
* Training for staff on responding to self-harm
Girls caught up in the youth justice system to receive better support.
It will include:
* New advisory board set up to champion girls’ needs
* Targeted investments made into alternatives to custody
* Training for staff on responding to self-harm
Government to transform care for girls in custody
Girls caught up in the youth justice system will receive better support to turn their lives around, thanks to major reforms set out by the Government today (11 November) as part of the Plan for Change...
www.gov.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Government to transform care for girls in custody
Girls caught up in the youth justice system to receive better support.
It will include:
* New advisory board set up to champion girls’ needs
* Targeted investments made into alternatives to custody
* Training for staff on responding to self-harm
Girls caught up in the youth justice system to receive better support.
It will include:
* New advisory board set up to champion girls’ needs
* Targeted investments made into alternatives to custody
* Training for staff on responding to self-harm
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Absolutely correct.
Gibb has to go before he does more damage.
Gibb has to go before he does more damage.
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 1:42 PM
Absolutely correct.
Gibb has to go before he does more damage.
Gibb has to go before he does more damage.
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Farage has had 38 appearances on BBCQT.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If you care about the BBC, stand up and defend it: this could be the beginning of the end | Polly Toynbee
Replacing the TV licence with a means-tested alternative may help disarm the right of one of its most effective weapons, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Farage has had 38 appearances on BBCQT.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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New: BBC employees in open revolt about Robbie Gibb on all-staff call this morning. BBC chair Samir Shah said attacks on board members are "disrespectful" and shut down talk of a Conservative coup as "fanciful." deadline.com/2025/11/bbc-...
BBC Chair Shuts Down “Disrespectful” Attacks On Board Amid Staff Anger Over Robbie Gibb’s Role In Trump Scandal
BBC chair Samir Shah dismisses talk of Conservative coup on staff call, during which unrest over a Donald Trump-shaped crisis was on display.
deadline.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
New: BBC employees in open revolt about Robbie Gibb on all-staff call this morning. BBC chair Samir Shah said attacks on board members are "disrespectful" and shut down talk of a Conservative coup as "fanciful." deadline.com/2025/11/bbc-...
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Wasn't he the one that put out an internal email which basically told all news staff not to mention Brexit again when referring to the flailing UK economy?
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Wasn't he the one that put out an internal email which basically told all news staff not to mention Brexit again when referring to the flailing UK economy?
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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 1:00 PM
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.
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Good to see Starmer attacking racists.
Of course racists will attack him
Of course some on the left will attack him because of the Government's immigration policy.
BUT they will not find a racist policy. Farage's immigration policy is overtly racist.
Of course racists will attack him
Of course some on the left will attack him because of the Government's immigration policy.
BUT they will not find a racist policy. Farage's immigration policy is overtly racist.
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
PM attacks ‘toxic division of Reform’ and gives strongest signal yet that two-child benefit cap will be lifted
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UK politics live – latest updates
Decades-old racism is returning to British politics, and “it makes people feel very scared” Keir Starmer has said, warning that divisive hard-right politics was “tearing our country apart”.
Speaking to GP and TV personality Amir Khan, the prime minister accused Nigel Farage’s Reform UK of overseeing a return of the racist and divisive politics “that frankly I thought we had dealt with decades ago”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Good to see Starmer attacking racists.
Of course racists will attack him
Of course some on the left will attack him because of the Government's immigration policy.
BUT they will not find a racist policy. Farage's immigration policy is overtly racist.
Of course racists will attack him
Of course some on the left will attack him because of the Government's immigration policy.
BUT they will not find a racist policy. Farage's immigration policy is overtly racist.
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"Reform’s campaign promises appear to have collided with reality. The spending they branded as “waste” may in fact have been essential ..
If Reform is struggling to manage local government responsibly, it raises serious questions about how the party would handle national power."
If Reform is struggling to manage local government responsibly, it raises serious questions about how the party would handle national power."
Reform UK won control of Durham County Council in May, hoping to cut council tax...
...they now contemplate a significant increase in that tax.
...they now contemplate a significant increase in that tax.
County Durham residents fear higher bills as Reform UK plans council tax changes
Reform UK won control of Durham County Council in May, hoping to cut council tax; they now contemplate a significant increase in that tax
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"Reform’s campaign promises appear to have collided with reality. The spending they branded as “waste” may in fact have been essential ..
If Reform is struggling to manage local government responsibly, it raises serious questions about how the party would handle national power."
If Reform is struggling to manage local government responsibly, it raises serious questions about how the party would handle national power."
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St George's flags are creating 'no-go zones' for NHS staff, health bosses warn
A trust leader hails the "bravery" of black and Asian healthcare workers for continuing to treat patients in areas "designed to exclude them". news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
A trust leader hails the "bravery" of black and Asian healthcare workers for continuing to treat patients in areas "designed to exclude them". news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
St George's flags are creating 'no-go zones' for NHS staff, health bosses warn
A trust leader hails the "bravery" of black and Asian healthcare workers for continuing to treat patients in areas "designed to exclude them".
news.sky.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
St George's flags are creating 'no-go zones' for NHS staff, health bosses warn
A trust leader hails the "bravery" of black and Asian healthcare workers for continuing to treat patients in areas "designed to exclude them". news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
A trust leader hails the "bravery" of black and Asian healthcare workers for continuing to treat patients in areas "designed to exclude them". news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
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The USA President Trump attacks our BBC to line his pockets
Farage supports Trump
Can't trust Farage to stand up for UK.
Farage supports Trump
Can't trust Farage to stand up for UK.
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The USA President Trump attacks our BBC to line his pockets
Farage supports Trump
Can't trust Farage to stand up for UK.
Farage supports Trump
Can't trust Farage to stand up for UK.
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A welcome intervention by the PM, calling out the "toxic division of Reform & others."
He says:
"Some of the racist & divisive rhetoric we're hearing, I thought we had dealt with decades ago is returning to politics. It makes people feel very scared. We have to stand up to that racism."
He says:
"Some of the racist & divisive rhetoric we're hearing, I thought we had dealt with decades ago is returning to politics. It makes people feel very scared. We have to stand up to that racism."
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A welcome intervention by the PM, calling out the "toxic division of Reform & others."
He says:
"Some of the racist & divisive rhetoric we're hearing, I thought we had dealt with decades ago is returning to politics. It makes people feel very scared. We have to stand up to that racism."
He says:
"Some of the racist & divisive rhetoric we're hearing, I thought we had dealt with decades ago is returning to politics. It makes people feel very scared. We have to stand up to that racism."
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Paperwork blunder by UK bookmaker reveals possible illegal offshore operation
Gambling Commission may launch inquiry after finding potentially incriminating evidence hidden in documents, sources say
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Gambling Commission may launch inquiry after finding potentially incriminating evidence hidden in documents, sources say
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Paperwork blunder by UK bookmaker reveals possible illegal offshore operation
Gambling Commission may launch inquiry after finding potentially incriminating evidence hidden in documents, sources say
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Paperwork blunder by UK bookmaker reveals possible illegal offshore operation
Gambling Commission may launch inquiry after finding potentially incriminating evidence hidden in documents, sources say
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Gambling Commission may launch inquiry after finding potentially incriminating evidence hidden in documents, sources say
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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British Steel
The Labour government committed to updating Parliament every 4 weeks on the status British Steel after following the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025.
The latest update is out today.
These monthly messages are always a welcome reminder of how Labour saved...
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The Labour government committed to updating Parliament every 4 weeks on the status British Steel after following the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025.
The latest update is out today.
These monthly messages are always a welcome reminder of how Labour saved...
1/3
Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
questions-statements.parliament.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
British Steel
The Labour government committed to updating Parliament every 4 weeks on the status British Steel after following the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025.
The latest update is out today.
These monthly messages are always a welcome reminder of how Labour saved...
1/3
The Labour government committed to updating Parliament every 4 weeks on the status British Steel after following the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025.
The latest update is out today.
These monthly messages are always a welcome reminder of how Labour saved...
1/3
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In these times of rancour & division, it’s comforting to find things on which we can all agree: Kent County Council, for example, really does provide a perfect illustration of how well Reform would run the country. I agree with Nigel!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kent fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform UK video leak row
A firefighters union claims Reform UK suspending councillors is impacting the local fire authority.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In these times of rancour & division, it’s comforting to find things on which we can all agree: Kent County Council, for example, really does provide a perfect illustration of how well Reform would run the country. I agree with Nigel!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I can’t understand how they’re getting away with it. Byline Times wrote about them.
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/27/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/27/c...
Concierge Nationalism: How the Far-Right Is Selling Extremism as a Lifestyle Service
Vigilantes with links to Neo-Nazi groups are whipping up fear about migrants while soliciting donations for accompanying children to supposed safety
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I can’t understand how they’re getting away with it. Byline Times wrote about them.
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/27/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/27/c...
Paul Dacre chases the BBC - courtesy of cartoonist Ben Jennings.
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Paul Dacre chases the BBC - courtesy of cartoonist Ben Jennings.
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“Fearless journalism is what terrifies politicians, and it must not be cowed."
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
'If the BBC backs down to Trump, it doesn’t deserve to survive’ | The News Agents
What’s the next move for the BBC, after Donald Trump’s threat to sue the broadcaster for a billion dollars – and why what it decides will influence much more than its own future.
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
“Fearless journalism is what terrifies politicians, and it must not be cowed."
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
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Our chance to support the BBC. Please sign and RT is you agree.
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect...
act.38degrees.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Our chance to support the BBC. Please sign and RT is you agree.
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
Our chance to support the BBC. Please sign and RT is you agree.
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect...
act.38degrees.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Our chance to support the BBC. Please sign and RT is you agree.
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
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Ant Middleton : "I'd love to have grabbed Adil Ray by the scruff of the neck & thrown him back to 1944... on the beaches of Normandy... and also for him to look to his left and his right and realise they look nothing like him."
Dunkirk 1940 :
Dunkirk 1940 :
The 8th Regiment of the Zouaves (8e Régiment de Zouaves) helped defend the British retreat at Dunkirk in 1940
They were from North Africa
Most of the regiment were killed or captured defending Dunkirk
They were from North Africa
Most of the regiment were killed or captured defending Dunkirk
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Ant Middleton : "I'd love to have grabbed Adil Ray by the scruff of the neck & thrown him back to 1944... on the beaches of Normandy... and also for him to look to his left and his right and realise they look nothing like him."
Dunkirk 1940 :
Dunkirk 1940 :