Dawn Robertson
@hayloftbooks.bsky.social
European: 60% Scottish, 30% Cumbrian, 10% Norse.
Rejoin EU, Irish reunion, Saor Alba. 🏴
Publisher/journalist rural life, history, walking
Banff Int. Mountain Literature + 8 Lake District Book awards
www.hayloft.eu #ToujoursEuropéen #HopeNotHate.
Rejoin EU, Irish reunion, Saor Alba. 🏴
Publisher/journalist rural life, history, walking
Banff Int. Mountain Literature + 8 Lake District Book awards
www.hayloft.eu #ToujoursEuropéen #HopeNotHate.
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Det minder jo næsten om undergravningen af DR ..
Well, this is quite a serious allegation. I do hope the BBC shows true impartiality and investigate whether or not some of its Board members are systemically biased. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
Sources say Robbie Gibb amplified criticisms of Trump, Gaza and trans rights coverage, and had ‘a lot of oxygen in the room’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Det minder jo næsten om undergravningen af DR ..
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“Trump has managed to cow huge swathes of America’s institutional media, despite the supposed protections the First Amendment offers. Thanks to his friendly relationship with tech CEOs, he has huge sway over online media, too. The bully pulpit has never been more powerful than under Trump.”
Win or lose, Trump's $1bn lawsuit would be a disaster for the BBC
Trump does not want fair and independent media. He wants cheerleaders
inews.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
“Trump has managed to cow huge swathes of America’s institutional media, despite the supposed protections the First Amendment offers. Thanks to his friendly relationship with tech CEOs, he has huge sway over online media, too. The bully pulpit has never been more powerful than under Trump.”
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A brilliant example of what Lewis Goodall talks about when he argues why right-wing radicals keep winning. They don't play by the rules and simply don't care. Whereas the institutions they want to destroy do even when said rules are contorted to absurdity and are blatantly being used against them.
The founder of Newsmax was just on the Today programme pontificating about bias. Boy, the BBC loves to submit itself to flagellation.
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
A brilliant example of what Lewis Goodall talks about when he argues why right-wing radicals keep winning. They don't play by the rules and simply don't care. Whereas the institutions they want to destroy do even when said rules are contorted to absurdity and are blatantly being used against them.
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The BBC in Scotland has suppressed support for independence, which is supported by over 50% of Scots. The achievements of the Scottish government are omitted, ignored or talked down by unionist opposition parties. Many simply switch off because their news and current affairs are so dire!
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The BBC in Scotland has suppressed support for independence, which is supported by over 50% of Scots. The achievements of the Scottish government are omitted, ignored or talked down by unionist opposition parties. Many simply switch off because their news and current affairs are so dire!
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Possibly the most significant post yet seen on this topic .
November 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Possibly the most significant post yet seen on this topic .
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Oh look. There really are "no go areas" in England.
And they're marked by St George's flags
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
And they're marked by St George's flags
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’
Black and Asian staff left feeling ‘deliberately intimidated’, according to chief executive of one NHS trust
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Oh look. There really are "no go areas" in England.
And they're marked by St George's flags
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
And they're marked by St George's flags
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Buying products containing US soya could become a serious health risk.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Trump officials set to approve ‘forever chemical’ as pesticide ingredient
Critics say that fifth Pfas Trump’s EPA has proposed for approval this year would put food and water supply at risk
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Buying products containing US soya could become a serious health risk.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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This is the most deranged situation. We are literally being kicked about by fake-newsers threatening to bankrupt our own public service broadcaster, to shield an insurrectionist from a reality that he can’t accept.
November 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
This is the most deranged situation. We are literally being kicked about by fake-newsers threatening to bankrupt our own public service broadcaster, to shield an insurrectionist from a reality that he can’t accept.
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We know that we've let Donald Trump down, and in future, we shall try to do better.
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We know that we've let Donald Trump down, and in future, we shall try to do better.
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
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Let's stop pretending that the billionaire media, endlessly attacking the BBC, has the slightest interest in balance, impartiality and accuracy. They won't be happy until the BBC is more rightwing than Vlad the Impaler. And then it still won't be enough.
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Let's stop pretending that the billionaire media, endlessly attacking the BBC, has the slightest interest in balance, impartiality and accuracy. They won't be happy until the BBC is more rightwing than Vlad the Impaler. And then it still won't be enough.
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Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
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The "appropriate response" is to broadcast everything that Trump did and said on that appalling day for American democracy and then to tell this moron to sling his hook.
I might be wrong, but this stinks of Pharage involvement.
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The "appropriate response" is to broadcast everything that Trump did and said on that appalling day for American democracy and then to tell this moron to sling his hook.
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He has no intention of going to court. He just bullies companies into making large financial settlements.
The BBC should stand its ground and double down with some Epstein documentaries.
The BBC should stand its ground and double down with some Epstein documentaries.
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
He has no intention of going to court. He just bullies companies into making large financial settlements.
The BBC should stand its ground and double down with some Epstein documentaries.
The BBC should stand its ground and double down with some Epstein documentaries.
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Note that still in post at the BBC is Robbie Gibb, who helped set up GB News, and John McAndrew, formerly director of news and programmes at GB News.
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Note that still in post at the BBC is Robbie Gibb, who helped set up GB News, and John McAndrew, formerly director of news and programmes at GB News.
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You also had the WORST LEVELS OF CORRUPTION IN GOVT HISTORY,Tories circa 2011-24 deemed MOST corrupt in history,SUNAK 08 CRASH,then Chancellor,(who signed PPEVIP cheques)then as PM LOST £360Bn per annum,£60bn thru FRAUD!£380Bn in tax havens 2011--today £2•3Tr.HS2,TRACK&TRACE,PPEVIP,HINKLEY,Corrupt
Well well well. The Tory client media will be shocked and horrified to learn of this. And there they were blaming Labour for the collapse of the prison system. And Sunak being days away from facing criminal procedures for it! Tories broke everything took all the money, salted the earth & left.
Another very pertinent fact that I have not seen mentioned ANYWHERE: In 14 years of Tory rule we had 14 Prisons Ministers - six in a single year, at one point - and a total of 11 Justice Secretaries, including Grayling, Raab, and Truss. In 13 years of Labour it was three: Irvine, Falconer, Straw. 🤔
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
You also had the WORST LEVELS OF CORRUPTION IN GOVT HISTORY,Tories circa 2011-24 deemed MOST corrupt in history,SUNAK 08 CRASH,then Chancellor,(who signed PPEVIP cheques)then as PM LOST £360Bn per annum,£60bn thru FRAUD!£380Bn in tax havens 2011--today £2•3Tr.HS2,TRACK&TRACE,PPEVIP,HINKLEY,Corrupt
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In 2007 the UK ranked BOTTOM. it still does badly and is outrank by far poorer countries.
The Well-Being of Children: Short Version - UNICEF UK share.google/CrakEsUQYJtW...
The Well-Being of Children: Short Version - UNICEF UK share.google/CrakEsUQYJtW...
The Well-Being of Children: Short Version of the Report for Young People in the UK
Our latest report looks at child well-being in the world’s richest countries - including the UK. We look at issues that matter.
share.google
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In 2007 the UK ranked BOTTOM. it still does badly and is outrank by far poorer countries.
The Well-Being of Children: Short Version - UNICEF UK share.google/CrakEsUQYJtW...
The Well-Being of Children: Short Version - UNICEF UK share.google/CrakEsUQYJtW...
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Yes!
But isn't this also an opportunity to make positive appointments?
But isn't this also an opportunity to make positive appointments?
Defend the BBC with everything you have.
We know how it’s been infiltrated by Tory political appointees but it’s OURS. It’s the only independent media we have left. That’s why they want to destroy it.
We know how it’s been infiltrated by Tory political appointees but it’s OURS. It’s the only independent media we have left. That’s why they want to destroy it.
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Yes!
But isn't this also an opportunity to make positive appointments?
But isn't this also an opportunity to make positive appointments?
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The Tories record from 2010 to 2024:
Food banks 2010 approx 35,
2024 approx 1,711
Homelessness 2010 approx 1,768, 2024 approx 327,940
NHS Waiting lists 2010 approx 4.34m,
2024 approx 7.4m
The Labour Government cannot fix this in 15 months, they inherited a huge mess. @lbc.co.uk
Food banks 2010 approx 35,
2024 approx 1,711
Homelessness 2010 approx 1,768, 2024 approx 327,940
NHS Waiting lists 2010 approx 4.34m,
2024 approx 7.4m
The Labour Government cannot fix this in 15 months, they inherited a huge mess. @lbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The Tories record from 2010 to 2024:
Food banks 2010 approx 35,
2024 approx 1,711
Homelessness 2010 approx 1,768, 2024 approx 327,940
NHS Waiting lists 2010 approx 4.34m,
2024 approx 7.4m
The Labour Government cannot fix this in 15 months, they inherited a huge mess. @lbc.co.uk
Food banks 2010 approx 35,
2024 approx 1,711
Homelessness 2010 approx 1,768, 2024 approx 327,940
NHS Waiting lists 2010 approx 4.34m,
2024 approx 7.4m
The Labour Government cannot fix this in 15 months, they inherited a huge mess. @lbc.co.uk
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Please repost if you agree that the BBC is institutionally biased in favour of Nigel Farage.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Please repost if you agree that the BBC is institutionally biased in favour of Nigel Farage.
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Not many people are talking about the children being harmed by #ICELawlessness but it's important to talk about.
What's happening to these kids is being paid for by our tax dollars.
We're paying for the torture of children.
I know this is beyond grim, but we must let people know about this!
What's happening to these kids is being paid for by our tax dollars.
We're paying for the torture of children.
I know this is beyond grim, but we must let people know about this!
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Not many people are talking about the children being harmed by #ICELawlessness but it's important to talk about.
What's happening to these kids is being paid for by our tax dollars.
We're paying for the torture of children.
I know this is beyond grim, but we must let people know about this!
What's happening to these kids is being paid for by our tax dollars.
We're paying for the torture of children.
I know this is beyond grim, but we must let people know about this!
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🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
Published Patrick’s books of poetry - he’s a wonderful writer
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Published Patrick’s books of poetry - he’s a wonderful writer