David Goodall 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱🌍
@digoodall.bsky.social
Son, Brother, Husband, Dad of twin boys, Lib Dem, Proud Brit & European
Very strange how Reform keeps losing councillors. Glad I don't live in Kent.
We're calling it now. Isabel Kemp (Chair of the Adult Social Care Committee) has left Reform
Reform in Kent are now down to 48 from 57 in six months.
Reform in Kent are now down to 48 from 57 in six months.
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Very strange how Reform keeps losing councillors. Glad I don't live in Kent.
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So Nigel Farage wants to do even more damage to the U.K. economy.
Not satisfied with the damage Brexit has done already, he would go for a harder Brexit, despite that fact almost every business leader, banks and most political parties and U.K. citizens realise more alignment with the EU is needed.🤷♂️
Not satisfied with the damage Brexit has done already, he would go for a harder Brexit, despite that fact almost every business leader, banks and most political parties and U.K. citizens realise more alignment with the EU is needed.🤷♂️
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on dismantling consensus politics, Britain’s future relationship with the EU, and deporting migrants "nicely"
Read his interview with Mishal Husain ⬇️
Read his interview with Mishal Husain ⬇️
Nigel Farage: Britain Has Had ‘Too Many Unifiers’
The Reform UK leader on dismantling consensus politics, Britain’s future relationship with the EU, and deporting migrants “nicely.”
bloom.bg
October 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
So Nigel Farage wants to do even more damage to the U.K. economy.
Not satisfied with the damage Brexit has done already, he would go for a harder Brexit, despite that fact almost every business leader, banks and most political parties and U.K. citizens realise more alignment with the EU is needed.🤷♂️
Not satisfied with the damage Brexit has done already, he would go for a harder Brexit, despite that fact almost every business leader, banks and most political parties and U.K. citizens realise more alignment with the EU is needed.🤷♂️
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A question to potential Reform voters, many of whom claim not to be racist, anti-vaxers, or to be climate deniers!
Why would you vote for a party that is full of these people, from MPs, Councillors and Members ?
You may not be one, but why would you vote for a party with these views? 🤷♂️
Why would you vote for a party that is full of these people, from MPs, Councillors and Members ?
You may not be one, but why would you vote for a party with these views? 🤷♂️
Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin, “It drives me mad seeing adverts full of black people, full of Asian people, full of anything other than white"
Followed by that time Sarah Pochin said, "My kids say: mum, you're such a moron" 👀
Followed by that time Sarah Pochin said, "My kids say: mum, you're such a moron" 👀
October 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A question to potential Reform voters, many of whom claim not to be racist, anti-vaxers, or to be climate deniers!
Why would you vote for a party that is full of these people, from MPs, Councillors and Members ?
You may not be one, but why would you vote for a party with these views? 🤷♂️
Why would you vote for a party that is full of these people, from MPs, Councillors and Members ?
You may not be one, but why would you vote for a party with these views? 🤷♂️
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Off the top of my head, there have been four egregious examples of weapons grade public racism in the last couple of weeks - Jenrick; the Express hack; Captain Concrete & the Reform woman. The way they are treated by employers, punters & wider media, will directly influence how much more we see.
October 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Off the top of my head, there have been four egregious examples of weapons grade public racism in the last couple of weeks - Jenrick; the Express hack; Captain Concrete & the Reform woman. The way they are treated by employers, punters & wider media, will directly influence how much more we see.
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If Sarah Pochin doesn’t lose the whip we can only assume her disgraceful racist comments are endorsed by her party. And if diversity on TV is really driving her “mad”, maybe she could try educating herself on why it matters - and why her language was completely inappropriate for an MP.
October 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
If Sarah Pochin doesn’t lose the whip we can only assume her disgraceful racist comments are endorsed by her party. And if diversity on TV is really driving her “mad”, maybe she could try educating herself on why it matters - and why her language was completely inappropriate for an MP.
This must change. Israel is the occupying power, who control all land & sea access to Gaza, under International law they must ensure people are fed.
To prevent mass deaths Israel must - allow all agencies unrestricted access to Gaza and within Gaza to distribute aid.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
To prevent mass deaths Israel must - allow all agencies unrestricted access to Gaza and within Gaza to distribute aid.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Almost a third of people in Gaza 'not eating for days,' UN warns
Israel faces increasing pressure from Western allies to lift restrictions into the flow of aid into Gaza.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This must change. Israel is the occupying power, who control all land & sea access to Gaza, under International law they must ensure people are fed.
To prevent mass deaths Israel must - allow all agencies unrestricted access to Gaza and within Gaza to distribute aid.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
To prevent mass deaths Israel must - allow all agencies unrestricted access to Gaza and within Gaza to distribute aid.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
In light of the Casey report saying ‘We must see children as children’
Casey warns that too many grooming gangs have been dropped or downgraded “because a 13 to 15 old is perceived to have been in love with or had consented to sex with a perpetrator”.
MPs must back NC160 in the Police & Crime bill
Casey warns that too many grooming gangs have been dropped or downgraded “because a 13 to 15 old is perceived to have been in love with or had consented to sex with a perpetrator”.
MPs must back NC160 in the Police & Crime bill
'We Have Lost More Than A Decade': Labour Unveils 'Damning' Results Of Grooming Gang Review
Yvette Cooper revealed the government would be taking action on Baroness Casey's 12 recommendations.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
June 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
In light of the Casey report saying ‘We must see children as children’
Casey warns that too many grooming gangs have been dropped or downgraded “because a 13 to 15 old is perceived to have been in love with or had consented to sex with a perpetrator”.
MPs must back NC160 in the Police & Crime bill
Casey warns that too many grooming gangs have been dropped or downgraded “because a 13 to 15 old is perceived to have been in love with or had consented to sex with a perpetrator”.
MPs must back NC160 in the Police & Crime bill
At last some sensible UK policy towards the EU
I welcome the conclusion of the talks on the future EU-UK agreement on Gibraltar.
It safeguards the integrity of Schengen and the Single Market, while ensuring stability, legal certainty and prosperity for the region.
Congratulations Maroš Šefčovič on successful negotiations.
It safeguards the integrity of Schengen and the Single Market, while ensuring stability, legal certainty and prosperity for the region.
Congratulations Maroš Šefčovič on successful negotiations.
June 12, 2025 at 6:43 AM
At last some sensible UK policy towards the EU
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America is beginning to mobilize against these horrifying ICE detentions.
June 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
America is beginning to mobilize against these horrifying ICE detentions.
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Please listen to the UN General Secretary.
June 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Please listen to the UN General Secretary.
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Don't you hate it when people don't pay their fair share?
@robertjenrickmp.bsky.social?
Typical Tory hypocrisy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@robertjenrickmp.bsky.social?
Typical Tory hypocrisy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Call for inquiry into why senior Tory helped donor avoid £40m tax
Cabinet Office asked to investigate Robert Jenrick’s unlawful approval of property project
www.theguardian.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Don't you hate it when people don't pay their fair share?
@robertjenrickmp.bsky.social?
Typical Tory hypocrisy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@robertjenrickmp.bsky.social?
Typical Tory hypocrisy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Speaker Pro Tempore: You are to direct your comments to the chair.
Jeffries: You know what's interesting? Every time I come on this floor, I can use sharp language, he can use sharp language, you choose to admonish me. I don't work for you sir. I work for the American people.
Jeffries: You know what's interesting? Every time I come on this floor, I can use sharp language, he can use sharp language, you choose to admonish me. I don't work for you sir. I work for the American people.
May 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Speaker Pro Tempore: You are to direct your comments to the chair.
Jeffries: You know what's interesting? Every time I come on this floor, I can use sharp language, he can use sharp language, you choose to admonish me. I don't work for you sir. I work for the American people.
Jeffries: You know what's interesting? Every time I come on this floor, I can use sharp language, he can use sharp language, you choose to admonish me. I don't work for you sir. I work for the American people.
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The 50% drop in net migration just announced will surprise precisely nobody who has been paying attention to the issue, as opposed to exploiting and lying about it for clicks & votes. I doubt the stats will change the toxic narratives of the latter group, though.
May 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The 50% drop in net migration just announced will surprise precisely nobody who has been paying attention to the issue, as opposed to exploiting and lying about it for clicks & votes. I doubt the stats will change the toxic narratives of the latter group, though.
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The Brexit mood music has changed. You can’t wang on about sovereignty and fish any more and expect people to care. Trade deals aren’t massively convincing either. People just don’t want hassle and higher bills. That’s all Brexit actually delivered. We’re very tired of the failure.
(Letters, Times)
(Letters, Times)
May 21, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The Brexit mood music has changed. You can’t wang on about sovereignty and fish any more and expect people to care. Trade deals aren’t massively convincing either. People just don’t want hassle and higher bills. That’s all Brexit actually delivered. We’re very tired of the failure.
(Letters, Times)
(Letters, Times)
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NEW POLLING reveals Brits support things reportedly on the table at the UK-EU Summit!
🪴 aligning on animal & plant standards (53% v 21%)
🔒a new defence pact (69% v 13%)
🏃a youth mobility scheme (63% v 17%)
🐟sharing access to fishing waters (43% v 33%)
www.bestforbritain.org/british_vote...
🪴 aligning on animal & plant standards (53% v 21%)
🔒a new defence pact (69% v 13%)
🏃a youth mobility scheme (63% v 17%)
🐟sharing access to fishing waters (43% v 33%)
www.bestforbritain.org/british_vote...
British voters ready to back a more ambitious EU reset
New data shows strong public support for the government to go further in securing better trade terms with the EU including among Labour voters who are now considering voting for Reform UK.
www.bestforbritain.org
May 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
NEW POLLING reveals Brits support things reportedly on the table at the UK-EU Summit!
🪴 aligning on animal & plant standards (53% v 21%)
🔒a new defence pact (69% v 13%)
🏃a youth mobility scheme (63% v 17%)
🐟sharing access to fishing waters (43% v 33%)
www.bestforbritain.org/british_vote...
🪴 aligning on animal & plant standards (53% v 21%)
🔒a new defence pact (69% v 13%)
🏃a youth mobility scheme (63% v 17%)
🐟sharing access to fishing waters (43% v 33%)
www.bestforbritain.org/british_vote...
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💥 In 2008, the average German 🇩🇪 🏡 household earned £500 more than a UK 🇬🇧🏡 household.
💥By 2020, it was £4,000 more.
Brexit didn’t just fail.
It dragged You🫵 backwards.
Lower pay❌
Higher bills❌
Lost future❌
Reform, Tories & Labour all want more!
Vote For Change!
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#RejoinEU #BrexitRebels
💥By 2020, it was £4,000 more.
Brexit didn’t just fail.
It dragged You🫵 backwards.
Lower pay❌
Higher bills❌
Lost future❌
Reform, Tories & Labour all want more!
Vote For Change!
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#RejoinEU #BrexitRebels
May 14, 2025 at 6:13 AM
💥 In 2008, the average German 🇩🇪 🏡 household earned £500 more than a UK 🇬🇧🏡 household.
💥By 2020, it was £4,000 more.
Brexit didn’t just fail.
It dragged You🫵 backwards.
Lower pay❌
Higher bills❌
Lost future❌
Reform, Tories & Labour all want more!
Vote For Change!
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#RejoinEU #BrexitRebels
💥By 2020, it was £4,000 more.
Brexit didn’t just fail.
It dragged You🫵 backwards.
Lower pay❌
Higher bills❌
Lost future❌
Reform, Tories & Labour all want more!
Vote For Change!
🇬🇧❤️🇪🇺🇬🇧❤️🇪🇺🇬🇧❤️🇪🇺🇬🇧❤️🇪🇺
#RejoinEU #BrexitRebels
Reforms policies would make Liz Truss's mini-budget look like a storm in a tea cup, but given that Farage described the Truss budget as the best Tory budget for years, it is hardly surprising he has a program with £100 billion of unfunded promises.
'Unhinged And Unserious': Reform UK's New 'Manifesto' Gets A Kicking
The Economist called Nigel Farage's plans "a disaster".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Reforms policies would make Liz Truss's mini-budget look like a storm in a tea cup, but given that Farage described the Truss budget as the best Tory budget for years, it is hardly surprising he has a program with £100 billion of unfunded promises.
The most unsurprisingly headline of the year, about people who after all follow Nigel Farage!!
Reform UK councillors face allegations of sharing far-right and Islamophobic content
Up to 12 winning councillors under scrutiny with three accused of retweeting Britain First comments
www.theguardian.com
May 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The most unsurprisingly headline of the year, about people who after all follow Nigel Farage!!
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Emmanuel Macron:
"Together. 🇺🇦🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇱"
📹Emmanuel Macron/X
"Together. 🇺🇦🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇱"
📹Emmanuel Macron/X
May 10, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Emmanuel Macron:
"Together. 🇺🇦🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇱"
📹Emmanuel Macron/X
"Together. 🇺🇦🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇱"
📹Emmanuel Macron/X
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The fascism playbook hasn't changed—only the speed we're flipping through its chapters.
May 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The fascism playbook hasn't changed—only the speed we're flipping through its chapters.
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Today, the Coalition of the Willing convened.
We support the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
It must be implemented without preconditions to pave the way for meaningful peace negotiations.
The ball is now in Russia’s court.
We support the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
It must be implemented without preconditions to pave the way for meaningful peace negotiations.
The ball is now in Russia’s court.
May 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Today, the Coalition of the Willing convened.
We support the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
It must be implemented without preconditions to pave the way for meaningful peace negotiations.
The ball is now in Russia’s court.
We support the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
It must be implemented without preconditions to pave the way for meaningful peace negotiations.
The ball is now in Russia’s court.
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1. Brexit does not stand up to scrutiny
2. The more scrutiny is placed on Brexit, the worse it looks
3. A strong majority already think Brexit is going badly
4. Labour can't fight Reform on immigration. They're trying. They'll LOSE.
5. So why not make the fight all about Brexit? That's winnable!
2. The more scrutiny is placed on Brexit, the worse it looks
3. A strong majority already think Brexit is going badly
4. Labour can't fight Reform on immigration. They're trying. They'll LOSE.
5. So why not make the fight all about Brexit? That's winnable!
May 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
1. Brexit does not stand up to scrutiny
2. The more scrutiny is placed on Brexit, the worse it looks
3. A strong majority already think Brexit is going badly
4. Labour can't fight Reform on immigration. They're trying. They'll LOSE.
5. So why not make the fight all about Brexit? That's winnable!
2. The more scrutiny is placed on Brexit, the worse it looks
3. A strong majority already think Brexit is going badly
4. Labour can't fight Reform on immigration. They're trying. They'll LOSE.
5. So why not make the fight all about Brexit? That's winnable!
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As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
May 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
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Carney’s victory has proved that populist advance is not inevitable.
"Rather than appearing cowed by Reform’s rise, now is the time for Mr Starmer to be insurgent – and offer an alternative to the politics of grievance."
"Rather than appearing cowed by Reform’s rise, now is the time for Mr Starmer to be insurgent – and offer an alternative to the politics of grievance."
The Canadian example
Mark Carney’s election victory has proved that populist advance is not inevitable.
buff.ly
May 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Carney’s victory has proved that populist advance is not inevitable.
"Rather than appearing cowed by Reform’s rise, now is the time for Mr Starmer to be insurgent – and offer an alternative to the politics of grievance."
"Rather than appearing cowed by Reform’s rise, now is the time for Mr Starmer to be insurgent – and offer an alternative to the politics of grievance."
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