Ian Thompson
@iantyorks.bsky.social
Curious about the arts, sport, politics and Yorkshire
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BBC has a case against Trump. WhiteHouse Chief Press Officer called the BBC ‘100% fake news.’ Which is defamatory and untrue.
Trump says he will sue BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion despite apology www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president told reporters on Air Force One that he will take legal action against the broadcaster and will call Sir Keir Starmer over the weekend.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
BBC has a case against Trump. WhiteHouse Chief Press Officer called the BBC ‘100% fake news.’ Which is defamatory and untrue.
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Jaysley Beck: Ex-sergeant may have sex assault sentence reviewed
Jaysley Beck: Ex-sergeant may have sex assault sentence reviewed
Michael Webber's jail term may be reviewed to see if it was too lenient says the Attorney General.
www.bbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Jaysley Beck: Ex-sergeant may have sex assault sentence reviewed
We need to stop illegal immigration, but this language is unhelpfully divisive. Mahmoud should read Jo Cox’s “more in common” speech again
November 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We need to stop illegal immigration, but this language is unhelpfully divisive. Mahmoud should read Jo Cox’s “more in common” speech again
In a hot and humid World Cup, Bellingham, Foden & Eze will be a threatening second-half game finishing team #footy-live #ThreeLions
November 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
In a hot and humid World Cup, Bellingham, Foden & Eze will be a threatening second-half game finishing team #footy-live #ThreeLions
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WSL Football have today announced their first ever design guidance document for the delivery of elite women's football stadiums in England, laying out how new purpose-built venues and current facilities can be adapted for those at the heart of the women’s game.
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
WSL Football have today announced their first ever design guidance document for the delivery of elite women's football stadiums in England, laying out how new purpose-built venues and current facilities can be adapted for those at the heart of the women’s game.
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BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
Sky Sports NFL is so much worse without the UK studio team 🏈
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Sky Sports NFL is so much worse without the UK studio team 🏈
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Nigel Farage says this summer’s Raise the Colours movement was led by ‘ordinary people’ expressing their patriotism. Our reporters in five cities had a look and that’s not what we found.
November 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Nigel Farage says this summer’s Raise the Colours movement was led by ‘ordinary people’ expressing their patriotism. Our reporters in five cities had a look and that’s not what we found.
Banishing the Andrew formally known as Prince to Norfolk shows how cruel the British Royal family can be
October 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Banishing the Andrew formally known as Prince to Norfolk shows how cruel the British Royal family can be
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New Title For Prince Andrew
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
October 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
New Title For Prince Andrew
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
Maybe the spoilt ballot total suggests the way to get on the Irish President ballot, that favours ‘establishment’ candidates, needs review
October 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Maybe the spoilt ballot total suggests the way to get on the Irish President ballot, that favours ‘establishment’ candidates, needs review
Labour defeat in Caerphilly by-election is a sign of tactical voting, not Labour meltdown. Labour, LibDem and Green voters will assess who can beat Reform. With only a few safe Tory seats that they will hold, it makes the next general election very unpredictable
October 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Labour defeat in Caerphilly by-election is a sign of tactical voting, not Labour meltdown. Labour, LibDem and Green voters will assess who can beat Reform. With only a few safe Tory seats that they will hold, it makes the next general election very unpredictable
Feeling jealous in a politics nerd way) of the Irish electing a non-executive president, while we are stuck with the family of Prince Andrew.
October 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Feeling jealous in a politics nerd way) of the Irish electing a non-executive president, while we are stuck with the family of Prince Andrew.
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Trump Spends Entire U.K. Trip Trying To Figure Out Where He Knows Prince Andrew From https://theonion.com/trump-spends-entire-u-k-trip-trying-to-figure-out-where-he-knows-prince-andrew-from/
October 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Trump Spends Entire U.K. Trip Trying To Figure Out Where He Knows Prince Andrew From https://theonion.com/trump-spends-entire-u-k-trip-trying-to-figure-out-where-he-knows-prince-andrew-from/
A good day for York
October 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A good day for York
October 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Very sad to hear that this will be the last Durham Lumiere. There have been so many spectacular displays over the years and a great excuse to revisit Durham
October 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Very sad to hear that this will be the last Durham Lumiere. There have been so many spectacular displays over the years and a great excuse to revisit Durham
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Pitches in parks are still mostly used by men and boys. Girls tell us these spaces feel unwelcoming, and thy don’t go to the park for a kick about.
Let’s design parks that work for more people.
All donations are doubled until 15 Oct
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Let’s design parks that work for more people.
All donations are doubled until 15 Oct
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
@biggive.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Pitches in parks are still mostly used by men and boys. Girls tell us these spaces feel unwelcoming, and thy don’t go to the park for a kick about.
Let’s design parks that work for more people.
All donations are doubled until 15 Oct
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
@biggive.bsky.social
Let’s design parks that work for more people.
All donations are doubled until 15 Oct
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
@biggive.bsky.social
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Martin Rowson on the #Gaza ceasefire coming into effect #Trump #Blair #Netanyahu #IsraelGaza #Ceasefire - political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Martin Rowson on the #Gaza ceasefire coming into effect #Trump #Blair #Netanyahu #IsraelGaza #Ceasefire - political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
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Kemi Badenoch:
On herself, Sep. 2024: “I don’t have gaffes. I never have to clarify, because I think very carefully about what I say.”
On Brexit, Oct. 2025: “The last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave”
On herself, Sep. 2024: “I don’t have gaffes. I never have to clarify, because I think very carefully about what I say.”
On Brexit, Oct. 2025: “The last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave”
October 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Kemi Badenoch:
On herself, Sep. 2024: “I don’t have gaffes. I never have to clarify, because I think very carefully about what I say.”
On Brexit, Oct. 2025: “The last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave”
On herself, Sep. 2024: “I don’t have gaffes. I never have to clarify, because I think very carefully about what I say.”
On Brexit, Oct. 2025: “The last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave”
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