David Head
@davidheadviews.bsky.social
European. Translator & writer. Allergic to Brexit. Seeking justice for the disabled, the homeless, & refugees.
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Jeremy Kyle is "interviewing" Reform UK MPs at their Birmingham rally.
He's presenting his appearance as impartial journalism and claims that he's not "getting political" but he's there as Reform UK's event host, and it's Reform UK - not his employer, TalkTV - that's broadcasting the event.
He's presenting his appearance as impartial journalism and claims that he's not "getting political" but he's there as Reform UK's event host, and it's Reform UK - not his employer, TalkTV - that's broadcasting the event.
February 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Jeremy Kyle is "interviewing" Reform UK MPs at their Birmingham rally.
He's presenting his appearance as impartial journalism and claims that he's not "getting political" but he's there as Reform UK's event host, and it's Reform UK - not his employer, TalkTV - that's broadcasting the event.
He's presenting his appearance as impartial journalism and claims that he's not "getting political" but he's there as Reform UK's event host, and it's Reform UK - not his employer, TalkTV - that's broadcasting the event.
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This is what we're up against. Bangor University, that fine and noble institution where I've spoken twice, nearly 150 years young and still going strong. The sheer hatred they reserve for us shows what could happen after 2029, but also that they're frightened of knowledge and learning.
February 10, 2026 at 10:33 AM
This is what we're up against. Bangor University, that fine and noble institution where I've spoken twice, nearly 150 years young and still going strong. The sheer hatred they reserve for us shows what could happen after 2029, but also that they're frightened of knowledge and learning.
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It might even be better for America and the rest of the world if America's soft power is defined less by a myth of Texan machismo and more by an ethos of Minnesotan solidarity
February 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
It might even be better for America and the rest of the world if America's soft power is defined less by a myth of Texan machismo and more by an ethos of Minnesotan solidarity
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Rep. Lieu: “Howard Lutnick must resign… The Epstein Files new release shows that not only did Howard Lutnick lie to the American people, he went into business with Jeffrey Epstein, he visited Epstein Island, and Howard Lutnick did this knowing how evil Epstein was.”
February 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Rep. Lieu: “Howard Lutnick must resign… The Epstein Files new release shows that not only did Howard Lutnick lie to the American people, he went into business with Jeffrey Epstein, he visited Epstein Island, and Howard Lutnick did this knowing how evil Epstein was.”
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It is slightly irritating that the Guardian uncritically reports his claim that taxpayers are spending "an ever increasing proportion of our national income on out-of-work benefits” without pointing out that it is, in fact, false.
February 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
It is slightly irritating that the Guardian uncritically reports his claim that taxpayers are spending "an ever increasing proportion of our national income on out-of-work benefits” without pointing out that it is, in fact, false.
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This of course could have been resolved ages ago if Starmer had bothered to appoint a Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie
As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
This of course could have been resolved ages ago if Starmer had bothered to appoint a Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
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This is pretty menacing.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
February 10, 2026 at 8:53 AM
This is pretty menacing.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
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Surely now we have to recognise that the “two party” system of government and opposition, Labour and Conservative, is dead and needs to be buried?
7. The failure to change our disastrous electoral system, which might gift the UK to Reform on a small share of the vote, can, I feel, be understood as a matter of putting party over country and faction over party.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If Reform ever wins power in Westminster, it will be because of Labour’s cowardice | George Monbiot
Starmer could improve our unfair electoral system to stop the hard right, but he won’t. All the party has left are threats about ‘splitting the vote’, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Surely now we have to recognise that the “two party” system of government and opposition, Labour and Conservative, is dead and needs to be buried?
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I am sick, absolutely sick, of the retreat of civic society, the media and the other political parties in the face of Reform UK - one of the most existential threats the state structures have faced for decades.
Reform is threatening Bangor University over a student society’s decision. The society isn’t Bangor University—but this is a neat preview of how a Reform government would work: public money for supporters only. Trump-style politics, UK edition.
Authoritarian reflex is already working just fine.👇
Authoritarian reflex is already working just fine.👇
February 10, 2026 at 12:19 PM
I am sick, absolutely sick, of the retreat of civic society, the media and the other political parties in the face of Reform UK - one of the most existential threats the state structures have faced for decades.
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Universities can see what's happened to our US partners and colleagues. There's an example right in front of them of what the authoritarians will do once in power. They can fight back now or lose the ability to do so.
February 10, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Universities can see what's happened to our US partners and colleagues. There's an example right in front of them of what the authoritarians will do once in power. They can fight back now or lose the ability to do so.
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No-one seems to have noticed, but many of the core developments in the Mandelson/Epstein story these last few days have been broken on this website. @pickardje.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social are both posting each breaking development on BlueSky, not X.
February 10, 2026 at 11:40 AM
No-one seems to have noticed, but many of the core developments in the Mandelson/Epstein story these last few days have been broken on this website. @pickardje.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social are both posting each breaking development on BlueSky, not X.
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🏴 🌹 LATEST: Welsh Labour Leader Eluned Morgan backs Prime Minister
Eluned Morgan splits with Sarwar and backs Prime Minister – LabourList
Welsh First Minister and Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan has backed the Prime Minister and called for "stability in an age of instability". Ahead of…
labourlist.org
February 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM
🏴 🌹 LATEST: Welsh Labour Leader Eluned Morgan backs Prime Minister
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More than 800 British defense companies have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to launch a global rearmament bank to guarantee lending to the sector as the U.K. government attempts to ramp up military spending.
Back defense bank to boost industry, UK’s Reeves told
Group warns delays to government defense spending review and underinvestment constraining sector’s ability to grow.
www.politico.eu
February 10, 2026 at 12:20 PM
More than 800 British defense companies have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to launch a global rearmament bank to guarantee lending to the sector as the U.K. government attempts to ramp up military spending.
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A reminder that the UK is currently on its 6th Prime Minister in 10 years, testimony to how much the ill-conceived and unnecessary EU referendum and it's aftermath have permanently damaged British politics.
February 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
A reminder that the UK is currently on its 6th Prime Minister in 10 years, testimony to how much the ill-conceived and unnecessary EU referendum and it's aftermath have permanently damaged British politics.
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It’s very good of Prince William to distance himself from his horrific uncle Andrew, while on a visit to hang out with journalist-murdering bastard Mohammed bin Salman. I
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
It’s very good of Prince William to distance himself from his horrific uncle Andrew, while on a visit to hang out with journalist-murdering bastard Mohammed bin Salman. I
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I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelson’s links to Palantir - Foxglove
Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?
www.foxglove.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 9:33 AM
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
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ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
ICE to begin detaining immigrants inside Social Circle warehouse in April
Homeland Security plans to build warehouse detention facilities in other cities being met with opposition.
www.ajc.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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I do think that the Anas Sarwar press conference was just too nakedly cynical to be effective, frankly.
February 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I do think that the Anas Sarwar press conference was just too nakedly cynical to be effective, frankly.
This.
I do think that the Anas Sarwar press conference was just too nakedly cynical to be effective, frankly.
February 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
This.
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If the UK government in London plunges into semi-permanent chaos, how does that help those in Scotland and Wales trying to make the case for staying in the Union?
February 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
If the UK government in London plunges into semi-permanent chaos, how does that help those in Scotland and Wales trying to make the case for staying in the Union?
Electoral ineptitude and self-importance personified.
LIVE: Scottish Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar calls on Starmer to resign youtube.com/live/T67L7-P...
LIVE: Scottish Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar calls on Starmer to resign
YouTube video by Reuters
youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Electoral ineptitude and self-importance personified.
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar: "The distraction has to end and the leadership in Downing Street has to change."
Some MPs and ministers absolutely fuming at this. "Does Anas seriously believe that this intervention is going to make him FM?" Another calls it "soulless careerism."
Some MPs and ministers absolutely fuming at this. "Does Anas seriously believe that this intervention is going to make him FM?" Another calls it "soulless careerism."
February 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar: "The distraction has to end and the leadership in Downing Street has to change."
Some MPs and ministers absolutely fuming at this. "Does Anas seriously believe that this intervention is going to make him FM?" Another calls it "soulless careerism."
Some MPs and ministers absolutely fuming at this. "Does Anas seriously believe that this intervention is going to make him FM?" Another calls it "soulless careerism."
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Much the same as with Karen Pierce and the US ambo appointment, Starmer actually had someone who could have been director of comms, Steph Driver, who gave years of hard work and professionalism in opposition but then got a succession of people promoted over her for no apparent reason
February 9, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Much the same as with Karen Pierce and the US ambo appointment, Starmer actually had someone who could have been director of comms, Steph Driver, who gave years of hard work and professionalism in opposition but then got a succession of people promoted over her for no apparent reason
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NEW: No10 bat away Anas Sarwar’s calls for Starmer to go.
“Keir Starmer is one of only four Labour leaders ever to have won a general election.
“He has a clear five-year mandate from the British people to deliver change, and that is what he will do.”
“Keir Starmer is one of only four Labour leaders ever to have won a general election.
“He has a clear five-year mandate from the British people to deliver change, and that is what he will do.”
February 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
NEW: No10 bat away Anas Sarwar’s calls for Starmer to go.
“Keir Starmer is one of only four Labour leaders ever to have won a general election.
“He has a clear five-year mandate from the British people to deliver change, and that is what he will do.”
“Keir Starmer is one of only four Labour leaders ever to have won a general election.
“He has a clear five-year mandate from the British people to deliver change, and that is what he will do.”
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Political commentary in the British media is absolutely dire.
Yet our media still insists on making opinion the main focus of their output over actual news. Even though you wouldn't let a newspaper columnist run a bath, let alone run the country!
Yet our media still insists on making opinion the main focus of their output over actual news. Even though you wouldn't let a newspaper columnist run a bath, let alone run the country!
When Starmer appointed Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US, you couldn't move on social media for all the commentators exclaiming what a genius move it was, & how Starmer had played 5D chess and won.
Apparently, none of those people are on here anymore.
#C4News
Apparently, none of those people are on here anymore.
#C4News
February 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Political commentary in the British media is absolutely dire.
Yet our media still insists on making opinion the main focus of their output over actual news. Even though you wouldn't let a newspaper columnist run a bath, let alone run the country!
Yet our media still insists on making opinion the main focus of their output over actual news. Even though you wouldn't let a newspaper columnist run a bath, let alone run the country!