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The EU didn’t cause our problems
Leaving hasn’t solved them
We should be tackling rampant poverty, housing, low productivity, health, climate and education
Leaving hasn’t solved them
We should be tackling rampant poverty, housing, low productivity, health, climate and education
Pinned
If Canada can see the writing on the wall, why can’t the UK?
A federation of similar sized nations (like the EU) gives us an equal voice.
Kowtowing to the US - which will always be far bigger than we are - guarantees underling status.
A federation of similar sized nations (like the EU) gives us an equal voice.
Kowtowing to the US - which will always be far bigger than we are - guarantees underling status.
Angela Rayner was about to turn this down when journalists somehow got access to her private financial details - including a mortgage application with embarrassing tax treatment.
I wonder what they’ll dig up about her successor?
I wonder what they’ll dig up about her successor?
🇨🇳🇬🇧 China Embassy’s Hidden Basement in London, - The Telegraph
Plans showing China plans to build a concealed underground chamber beneath its proposed London “super-embassy”, positioned directly beside fibre-optic cables carrying highly sensitive financial and internet data for the City of London.
Plans showing China plans to build a concealed underground chamber beneath its proposed London “super-embassy”, positioned directly beside fibre-optic cables carrying highly sensitive financial and internet data for the City of London.
January 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Angela Rayner was about to turn this down when journalists somehow got access to her private financial details - including a mortgage application with embarrassing tax treatment.
I wonder what they’ll dig up about her successor?
I wonder what they’ll dig up about her successor?
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The creation of CSAM on X is unrelated to whether children use the site or not. So what Badenoch appears to be arguing is that only adults should be allowed to look at CSAM. She’s also implying that that it’s rather judgy and illiberal of the govt to “not like” a CSAM generator
Kemi going to bat for the non-consensual, violent, child porn app formerly known as X.
January 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The creation of CSAM on X is unrelated to whether children use the site or not. So what Badenoch appears to be arguing is that only adults should be allowed to look at CSAM. She’s also implying that that it’s rather judgy and illiberal of the govt to “not like” a CSAM generator
I wonder what the reaction would be if Grok/X made a deepfake porn video of Donald Trump being urinated on by two Russian prostitutes in a Moscow hotel?
Ursula von der Leyen has blasted Elon Musk’s platform X over the spread of sexually explicit deepfakes created using its AI chatbot Grok.
‘Unthinkable behavior’: Von der Leyen slams Musk’s AI for undressing photos of women
A deepfake tool has sparked investigations and now furious criticism from the head of the European Commission.
www.politico.eu
January 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I wonder what the reaction would be if Grok/X made a deepfake porn video of Donald Trump being urinated on by two Russian prostitutes in a Moscow hotel?
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It’s not ‘fantasy’: I know Nigel Farage abused people for their nationality – because I was one of them | Rickard Berg www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s not ‘fantasy’: I know Nigel Farage abused people for their nationality – because I was one of them | Rickard Berg
I remember him as a racist bully, and his allegation that other ex-Dulwich boys and I are liars tells me he hasn’t changed, says former Dulwich college pupil Rickard Berg
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM
It’s not ‘fantasy’: I know Nigel Farage abused people for their nationality – because I was one of them | Rickard Berg www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"Palantir...is just one of a whole raft of compromising, self-sabotaging deals that the UK government has entered into.
We're now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trump fascist project. We’ve sold out everyone in America who’s trying to fight back against it. Worst of all, we can’t even see it yet"
We're now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trump fascist project. We’ve sold out everyone in America who’s trying to fight back against it. Worst of all, we can’t even see it yet"
Please read this. The UK political & media establishment is asleep at the wheel.
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
January 12, 2026 at 12:07 AM
"Palantir...is just one of a whole raft of compromising, self-sabotaging deals that the UK government has entered into.
We're now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trump fascist project. We’ve sold out everyone in America who’s trying to fight back against it. Worst of all, we can’t even see it yet"
We're now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trump fascist project. We’ve sold out everyone in America who’s trying to fight back against it. Worst of all, we can’t even see it yet"
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So... I've created a starter pack of UK government organisations currently on Bluesky: go.bsky.app/JHsY1Wz
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
January 11, 2026 at 7:09 PM
So... I've created a starter pack of UK government organisations currently on Bluesky: go.bsky.app/JHsY1Wz
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
What a great idea - turbo-charge your awareness of UK govt agencies on Bluesky and given them a follow to show what real social media engagement looks like.
So... I've created a starter pack of UK government organisations currently on Bluesky: go.bsky.app/JHsY1Wz
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
January 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
What a great idea - turbo-charge your awareness of UK govt agencies on Bluesky and given them a follow to show what real social media engagement looks like.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Seen near the U.S. Embassy in London, UK 🇬🇧 (Nonce is UK slang for pedo.)
January 8, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Seen near the U.S. Embassy in London, UK 🇬🇧 (Nonce is UK slang for pedo.)
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Saw this on X.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
January 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Saw this on X.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
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If Canada can see the writing on the wall, why can’t the UK?
A federation of similar sized nations (like the EU) gives us an equal voice.
Kowtowing to the US - which will always be far bigger than we are - guarantees underling status.
A federation of similar sized nations (like the EU) gives us an equal voice.
Kowtowing to the US - which will always be far bigger than we are - guarantees underling status.
April 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM
If Canada can see the writing on the wall, why can’t the UK?
A federation of similar sized nations (like the EU) gives us an equal voice.
Kowtowing to the US - which will always be far bigger than we are - guarantees underling status.
A federation of similar sized nations (like the EU) gives us an equal voice.
Kowtowing to the US - which will always be far bigger than we are - guarantees underling status.
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Back in November I told Westminster's women and qualities that the UK government needed to get off X.
The committee's chair @sarahowen.org.uk is completely right - X is not an appropriate channel for comms. Quite the opposite
The committee's chair @sarahowen.org.uk is completely right - X is not an appropriate channel for comms. Quite the opposite
January 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Back in November I told Westminster's women and qualities that the UK government needed to get off X.
The committee's chair @sarahowen.org.uk is completely right - X is not an appropriate channel for comms. Quite the opposite
The committee's chair @sarahowen.org.uk is completely right - X is not an appropriate channel for comms. Quite the opposite
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Dont
Stop
Talking
About
The
Epstein
Files
Because
Many
Of
You
Already
Have.
That’s
What
He
Wants.
Stop
Talking
About
The
Epstein
Files
Because
Many
Of
You
Already
Have.
That’s
What
He
Wants.
January 7, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Dont
Stop
Talking
About
The
Epstein
Files
Because
Many
Of
You
Already
Have.
That’s
What
He
Wants.
Stop
Talking
About
The
Epstein
Files
Because
Many
Of
You
Already
Have.
That’s
What
He
Wants.
You’d think the BBC would have something to say about this - but I can’t see anything
🇮🇷 Protesters in Iran have taken over two cities
Residents of Abdanan and Malekshahi have driven out security forces and are celebrating victory.
Residents of Abdanan and Malekshahi have driven out security forces and are celebrating victory.
January 7, 2026 at 9:57 AM
You’d think the BBC would have something to say about this - but I can’t see anything
The thing about these threats to Greenland is where are the rest of the Epstein files?
The likeliest explanation of events is that the sitting president of the United States spent years raping underage girls, conspired with a convicted paedophile, then had him murdered in prison.
The likeliest explanation of events is that the sitting president of the United States spent years raping underage girls, conspired with a convicted paedophile, then had him murdered in prison.
1%
Right before Christmas, we were told there were 2 million more Epstein files. Then we found out there were actually 5 million.
So where are they?
RELEASE THE REST OF THE EPSTEIN FILES
Right before Christmas, we were told there were 2 million more Epstein files. Then we found out there were actually 5 million.
So where are they?
RELEASE THE REST OF THE EPSTEIN FILES
January 6, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The thing about these threats to Greenland is where are the rest of the Epstein files?
The likeliest explanation of events is that the sitting president of the United States spent years raping underage girls, conspired with a convicted paedophile, then had him murdered in prison.
The likeliest explanation of events is that the sitting president of the United States spent years raping underage girls, conspired with a convicted paedophile, then had him murdered in prison.
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Just as we warned it would ....
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit has made everything worse, new poll reveals
The UK’s disillusioned Gen Z are losing faith in democracy, survey finds
www.independent.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Just as we warned it would ....
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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One example of how Grok is being used to target women. Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch being sexualised, degraded, and humiliated step-by-step by Grok. All the images accurately reflect the prompts provided.
January 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
One example of how Grok is being used to target women. Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch being sexualised, degraded, and humiliated step-by-step by Grok. All the images accurately reflect the prompts provided.
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At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
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December 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
Who funds us? No one...except you. Become a friends of Bylines supporter:
Who funds us? No one...except you. Become a friends of Bylines supporter:
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Lost amid the discussion of why the Government should get off X is its utter uselessness as an engagement tool and the fact departments are wasting vast sums making content for it. Take this:
January 2, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Lost amid the discussion of why the Government should get off X is its utter uselessness as an engagement tool and the fact departments are wasting vast sums making content for it. Take this:
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I wrote this yesterday. It’s my message in a bottle from 2025. May it find you where you are xx
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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On Power
Liminal thoughts from a liminal space, "The Perineum" between Christmas and New Year
open.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:48 PM
I wrote this yesterday. It’s my message in a bottle from 2025. May it find you where you are xx
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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🇺🇸🇺🇦 NYT: When Kellogg visited Oval Office soon after, Trump pounced.
“So you call Zelensky embattled and courageous?”
“He is. It’s an existential fight on Ukrainian soil for his nation’s survival. When was the last time an American president faced that? Lincoln.”
Trump grumbled, “He’s an idiot.”
“So you call Zelensky embattled and courageous?”
“He is. It’s an existential fight on Ukrainian soil for his nation’s survival. When was the last time an American president faced that? Lincoln.”
Trump grumbled, “He’s an idiot.”
December 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🇺🇸🇺🇦 NYT: When Kellogg visited Oval Office soon after, Trump pounced.
“So you call Zelensky embattled and courageous?”
“He is. It’s an existential fight on Ukrainian soil for his nation’s survival. When was the last time an American president faced that? Lincoln.”
Trump grumbled, “He’s an idiot.”
“So you call Zelensky embattled and courageous?”
“He is. It’s an existential fight on Ukrainian soil for his nation’s survival. When was the last time an American president faced that? Lincoln.”
Trump grumbled, “He’s an idiot.”
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Trump's "95% peace progress" lasted less than 24 hours
Russia now claims Ukraine attacked Putin's residence w/91 drones—Zelenskyy calls it "another Russian lie"
But here's the catch: Trump's plan has a clause that voids security guarantees if Russia claims Ukraine launched an unprovoked attack
Russia now claims Ukraine attacked Putin's residence w/91 drones—Zelenskyy calls it "another Russian lie"
But here's the catch: Trump's plan has a clause that voids security guarantees if Russia claims Ukraine launched an unprovoked attack
December 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Trump's "95% peace progress" lasted less than 24 hours
Russia now claims Ukraine attacked Putin's residence w/91 drones—Zelenskyy calls it "another Russian lie"
But here's the catch: Trump's plan has a clause that voids security guarantees if Russia claims Ukraine launched an unprovoked attack
Russia now claims Ukraine attacked Putin's residence w/91 drones—Zelenskyy calls it "another Russian lie"
But here's the catch: Trump's plan has a clause that voids security guarantees if Russia claims Ukraine launched an unprovoked attack