Gareth Roberts
@garethroberts3.bsky.social
Welsh/Cymro, Barrister, occasional contributor to Byline Times; author of Whatever Happened To Billy Parks? (Winner of the Jerwood Prize 2014) + Confessions of a Barrister, also enthusiastic rugby fan and collector of vinyl records - what’s not to like!
Pinned
I don’t want to be angry anymore. I want to talk about ideas, old footballers, bands I loved and bands I could grow to love.
I don’t want to be hated, but I’m happy to be proved wrong.
I want to find optimism.
And yes, amongst all of this I’m happy to look at dog videos.
I don’t want to be hated, but I’m happy to be proved wrong.
I want to find optimism.
And yes, amongst all of this I’m happy to look at dog videos.
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"Pete Hegseth wants to send the message to every single retired servicemember that if they say something he or Donald Trump doesn't like, they will come after them the same way. It's outrageous and it is wrong. There is nothing more un-American than that," Kelly added.
www.npr.org/2026/01/05/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/05/n...
Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has launched administrative action against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain and astronaut, which could affect Kelly's rank and retirement pay.
www.npr.org
January 5, 2026 at 6:54 PM
"Pete Hegseth wants to send the message to every single retired servicemember that if they say something he or Donald Trump doesn't like, they will come after them the same way. It's outrageous and it is wrong. There is nothing more un-American than that," Kelly added.
www.npr.org/2026/01/05/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/05/n...
Listening to Labour Spokespeople suggesting that they can't condemn the US invasion of Venezuela because they believe that the 'special relationship' can temper Trump's ambition, is a bit like a kindly vicar saying that they can stop a crack addict from taking drugs through the power of prayer.
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Listening to Labour Spokespeople suggesting that they can't condemn the US invasion of Venezuela because they believe that the 'special relationship' can temper Trump's ambition, is a bit like a kindly vicar saying that they can stop a crack addict from taking drugs through the power of prayer.
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NEW: Sen. Mark Kelly RESPONDS to Pete Hegseth for censuring him, cutting his military pension, threatening to demote his rank, and warning of possible criminal prosecution for telling soldiers to obey their oath.
January 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM
NEW: Sen. Mark Kelly RESPONDS to Pete Hegseth for censuring him, cutting his military pension, threatening to demote his rank, and warning of possible criminal prosecution for telling soldiers to obey their oath.
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"There is no such thing as a Department of War [or] Secretary of War. Hegseth wants to cosplay in an alternate universe with a fake title and a fake department name to seem like a tough guy. Kelly is the real deal—a patriot not a poser." - Sen. Tim Kaine bluevirginia.us/2026/01/vide...
January 5, 2026 at 6:46 PM
"There is no such thing as a Department of War [or] Secretary of War. Hegseth wants to cosplay in an alternate universe with a fake title and a fake department name to seem like a tough guy. Kelly is the real deal—a patriot not a poser." - Sen. Tim Kaine bluevirginia.us/2026/01/vide...
@zackpolanski.bsky.social is absolutely right.
People can expect two things from their politicians: first, is to uphold the rule of law; second is to preserve democracy. That Labour and the Tories are unwilling to condemn the US for a fundamental breach of one of these principles is terrifying.
People can expect two things from their politicians: first, is to uphold the rule of law; second is to preserve democracy. That Labour and the Tories are unwilling to condemn the US for a fundamental breach of one of these principles is terrifying.
On BBC News today: striking that it’s the two old establishment parties - Labour and the Conservatives - refusing to condemn the US breaking international law and doing what it wants.
Feels like politics stuck in the past, while the public has clearly moved on.
Feels like politics stuck in the past, while the public has clearly moved on.
January 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social is absolutely right.
People can expect two things from their politicians: first, is to uphold the rule of law; second is to preserve democracy. That Labour and the Tories are unwilling to condemn the US for a fundamental breach of one of these principles is terrifying.
People can expect two things from their politicians: first, is to uphold the rule of law; second is to preserve democracy. That Labour and the Tories are unwilling to condemn the US for a fundamental breach of one of these principles is terrifying.
This.
January 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM
This.
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Statement from she who should have been our President.
January 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Statement from she who should have been our President.
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One of the people the USA killed in Venezuela was Rosa Gonzalez, 80 who they blew up in her apartment.
Will you hear this on the European News?
I doubt it.
Will you hear this on the European News?
I doubt it.
January 4, 2026 at 11:32 AM
One of the people the USA killed in Venezuela was Rosa Gonzalez, 80 who they blew up in her apartment.
Will you hear this on the European News?
I doubt it.
Will you hear this on the European News?
I doubt it.
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Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
Why the fuck are BBC Today Programme giving air time to a Donald Trump apologist - 5 previous minutes listening to Chris Ruddy (who?) tell the nation how amazing Trump is… tell that to Venezuelans, Greenlanders and the poor bastards terrorised by ICE. Cowards!
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Why the fuck are BBC Today Programme giving air time to a Donald Trump apologist - 5 previous minutes listening to Chris Ruddy (who?) tell the nation how amazing Trump is… tell that to Venezuelans, Greenlanders and the poor bastards terrorised by ICE. Cowards!
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And may every day be another wonderful secret.
December 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
And may every day be another wonderful secret.
Given the context of these photos and the fact that the man is the most powerful in the world, it is surely incumbent upon him to explain who the girl is and how he came to be photographed with her.
Sadly, as the man in the photograph is a dishonest narcissist, then that's not likely to happen.
Sadly, as the man in the photograph is a dishonest narcissist, then that's not likely to happen.
found an incriminating picture of Bill Clinton.
Oh. Wrong picture- my bad
Oh. Wrong picture- my bad
December 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Given the context of these photos and the fact that the man is the most powerful in the world, it is surely incumbent upon him to explain who the girl is and how he came to be photographed with her.
Sadly, as the man in the photograph is a dishonest narcissist, then that's not likely to happen.
Sadly, as the man in the photograph is a dishonest narcissist, then that's not likely to happen.
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I can't lie: @zackpolanski.bsky.social is talking to me like no one else at the moment. Not because I'm young, naive, woke, or liberal, but because I see hope in him and a desire to at least try to create a world where love, empathy and understanding is more important than wealth, power and hate.
December 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I can't lie: @zackpolanski.bsky.social is talking to me like no one else at the moment. Not because I'm young, naive, woke, or liberal, but because I see hope in him and a desire to at least try to create a world where love, empathy and understanding is more important than wealth, power and hate.
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Nigel Farage said that the 'Raise the Colours' campaign was a "grassroots movement driven by ordinary people”.
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
Nigel Farage-Backed 'Raise the Colours' Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Nigel Farage said that the 'Raise the Colours' campaign was a "grassroots movement driven by ordinary people”.
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity"
Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France
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I can't lie: @zackpolanski.bsky.social is talking to me like no one else at the moment. Not because I'm young, naive, woke, or liberal, but because I see hope in him and a desire to at least try to create a world where love, empathy and understanding is more important than wealth, power and hate.
December 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I can't lie: @zackpolanski.bsky.social is talking to me like no one else at the moment. Not because I'm young, naive, woke, or liberal, but because I see hope in him and a desire to at least try to create a world where love, empathy and understanding is more important than wealth, power and hate.
Well, that's it, my X account de-activated. It's over between me and that toxic MuskMouthpiece - and yes, it wasn't me, it was definitely you.
I'm now willing to commit exclusively to the (seemingly) good people on here.
It feels good.
Happy Thursday - whoever you are, whatever you are.
I'm now willing to commit exclusively to the (seemingly) good people on here.
It feels good.
Happy Thursday - whoever you are, whatever you are.
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Well, that's it, my X account de-activated. It's over between me and that toxic MuskMouthpiece - and yes, it wasn't me, it was definitely you.
I'm now willing to commit exclusively to the (seemingly) good people on here.
It feels good.
Happy Thursday - whoever you are, whatever you are.
I'm now willing to commit exclusively to the (seemingly) good people on here.
It feels good.
Happy Thursday - whoever you are, whatever you are.
Made the mistake of going on X - I couldn't believe that posts openly espousing theories of white racial purity and Christian superiority are now being spread with pretty much no push-back.
What do we do? Fight it? Try to engage, or just retire to the safety of people we know have empathy?
What do we do? Fight it? Try to engage, or just retire to the safety of people we know have empathy?
December 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Made the mistake of going on X - I couldn't believe that posts openly espousing theories of white racial purity and Christian superiority are now being spread with pretty much no push-back.
What do we do? Fight it? Try to engage, or just retire to the safety of people we know have empathy?
What do we do? Fight it? Try to engage, or just retire to the safety of people we know have empathy?
I don't have Trump Derangement Syndrome, I literally always thought he was a cunt.
December 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I don't have Trump Derangement Syndrome, I literally always thought he was a cunt.
To quote the wonder David St Hubbins, ‘there’s a fine line between clever and stupid…’
Trump consistently strides over it.
Trump consistently strides over it.
December 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
To quote the wonder David St Hubbins, ‘there’s a fine line between clever and stupid…’
Trump consistently strides over it.
Trump consistently strides over it.
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Unbelievable
Yesterday, the United States was the only country in the world to vote against a resolution reagarding the safety and security of humanitarian workers and UN personnel across the globe.
December 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Unbelievable