James F Ford
@jamiefford.bsky.social
Retired psychology & forensic psychology lecturer. Now writing crime fiction & making inane comments on politics. For incite into rise of narcissistic political leaders read The Moscow Marionettes by Jamie F Ford.
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Latest books 'Broken' - Tuppence Farthing & 'Blood On His Hands' - Jamie F Ford.
Edwardian murder mysteries:
The Road from Walstone Fair
Murder in Cottonopolis
The Faberge Murder
Blood On his Hands
Contemporary murder mysteries:
Murder in Middle Piddle
Broken
Spy novel:
The Moscow Marionettes
Edwardian murder mysteries:
The Road from Walstone Fair
Murder in Cottonopolis
The Faberge Murder
Blood On his Hands
Contemporary murder mysteries:
Murder in Middle Piddle
Broken
Spy novel:
The Moscow Marionettes
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They should have done this outside Jim Ratcliffe's house...
In Monaco.
In Monaco.
February 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
They should have done this outside Jim Ratcliffe's house...
In Monaco.
In Monaco.
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#Ukraine President
Volodymyr #Zelenskyy awarded Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych the country's medal of freedom after he was disqualified from the #Olympic skeleton competition over his "helmet of remembrance," which depicted athletes killed since russia's invasion
reuters / Instagram
Volodymyr #Zelenskyy awarded Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych the country's medal of freedom after he was disqualified from the #Olympic skeleton competition over his "helmet of remembrance," which depicted athletes killed since russia's invasion
reuters / Instagram
February 14, 2026 at 2:27 AM
#Ukraine President
Volodymyr #Zelenskyy awarded Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych the country's medal of freedom after he was disqualified from the #Olympic skeleton competition over his "helmet of remembrance," which depicted athletes killed since russia's invasion
reuters / Instagram
Volodymyr #Zelenskyy awarded Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych the country's medal of freedom after he was disqualified from the #Olympic skeleton competition over his "helmet of remembrance," which depicted athletes killed since russia's invasion
reuters / Instagram
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Go on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social .
Can't help thinking that this photo of Gorton & Denton Reform candidate Matt Goodwin with Steve Bannon - convicted fraudster, close friend & enabler of Jeffrey Epstein, promoter of violence to overturn a US election & admirer of Satan - has not had the coverage it deserves.
February 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Go on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social .
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What a bunch of….
Nothing good comes from these people.
Nothing hopeful for the communities of Gorton and Denton.
Nothing to make anyone’s lives better.
It’s just an ugly pitch to boost Matt Goodwin’s needy ego.
Voting for this is voting for hatred and failure.
manchestermill.co.uk/goodwins-gan...
Nothing good comes from these people.
Nothing hopeful for the communities of Gorton and Denton.
Nothing to make anyone’s lives better.
It’s just an ugly pitch to boost Matt Goodwin’s needy ego.
Voting for this is voting for hatred and failure.
manchestermill.co.uk/goodwins-gan...
'I wouldn't touch a Jewish woman': Meet the Reform team in Gorton and Denton
Members of Reform's campaign team shared racist content online and aligned themselves with far-right groups
manchestermill.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 6:33 PM
What a bunch of….
Nothing good comes from these people.
Nothing hopeful for the communities of Gorton and Denton.
Nothing to make anyone’s lives better.
It’s just an ugly pitch to boost Matt Goodwin’s needy ego.
Voting for this is voting for hatred and failure.
manchestermill.co.uk/goodwins-gan...
Nothing good comes from these people.
Nothing hopeful for the communities of Gorton and Denton.
Nothing to make anyone’s lives better.
It’s just an ugly pitch to boost Matt Goodwin’s needy ego.
Voting for this is voting for hatred and failure.
manchestermill.co.uk/goodwins-gan...
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Nigel Farage has been making the incorrect claim that "one million people living in this country don't speak any English at all"
Facts here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Facts here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
February 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Nigel Farage has been making the incorrect claim that "one million people living in this country don't speak any English at all"
Facts here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Facts here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Red lines should only apply to moral principles. But successive UK governments have shown a distinct lack of moral fibre, so any red lines they impose re political or economic stands seem ridiculous.
Starmer says “We are not the Britain of the Brexit years any more. Because we know that, in dangerous times, we would not take control by turning inward - we would surrender it” - All true, but real progress won’t be made until the Government abandons their ridiculous red lines! Brexit must go!
February 14, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Red lines should only apply to moral principles. But successive UK governments have shown a distinct lack of moral fibre, so any red lines they impose re political or economic stands seem ridiculous.
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Sanders: The other day, Trump said, “We are living in the best economy in the history of the world.” Well, he’s right — for him and his billionaire friends, he’s exactly right. But not for ordinary Americans.
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Sanders: The other day, Trump said, “We are living in the best economy in the history of the world.” Well, he’s right — for him and his billionaire friends, he’s exactly right. But not for ordinary Americans.
"If a financial crash doesn't happen in the next couple of years, it definitely will under Farage".
February 14, 2026 at 8:27 AM
"If a financial crash doesn't happen in the next couple of years, it definitely will under Farage".
Farage will never give up the BBC, it's his main propaganda resource.
Second rate political correspondents who give him his head with barely a nod to challenge his lies and prevarication. Without the BBC, Farage would be nowhere.
Second rate political correspondents who give him his head with barely a nod to challenge his lies and prevarication. Without the BBC, Farage would be nowhere.
February 13, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Farage will never give up the BBC, it's his main propaganda resource.
Second rate political correspondents who give him his head with barely a nod to challenge his lies and prevarication. Without the BBC, Farage would be nowhere.
Second rate political correspondents who give him his head with barely a nod to challenge his lies and prevarication. Without the BBC, Farage would be nowhere.
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The Guardian's Jillian Ambrose unpicks the many tens of millions in state support that Jim Ratcliffe's businesses have accepted, after the billionaire railed against people on benefits (and claimed Britain was being "colonised" by immigrants while himself having moved to tax-free Monaco).
Ratcliffe says immigrants cost too much, while Ineos lobbies for state funding
Billionaire’s business has in recent years claimed UK and EU support for refineries and chemicals plants worth about €800m
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM
The Guardian's Jillian Ambrose unpicks the many tens of millions in state support that Jim Ratcliffe's businesses have accepted, after the billionaire railed against people on benefits (and claimed Britain was being "colonised" by immigrants while himself having moved to tax-free Monaco).
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Immigration has also boosted economic growth and productivity and increased tax revenue. In fact one of the most egregious myths surrounding immigration is the idea that immigrants act as a drain on the public finances when in fact the complete opposite is true.
February 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Immigration has also boosted economic growth and productivity and increased tax revenue. In fact one of the most egregious myths surrounding immigration is the idea that immigrants act as a drain on the public finances when in fact the complete opposite is true.
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In Reform-led Worcestershire Council we are planning the highest council tax rise in England. Yes, we promised to lower taxes, but only a gullible fuckwit would believe that, right? 😉 Vote Reform, get what you deserve!
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
In Reform-led Worcestershire Council we are planning the highest council tax rise in England. Yes, we promised to lower taxes, but only a gullible fuckwit would believe that, right? 😉 Vote Reform, get what you deserve!
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Reform UK approached Bangor University to ask whether Sarah Pochin (Reform MP) could come to debate. They said no, and this is the response they get
Reform would behave exactly as Donald Trump. Don't agree with them, and they will penalise, threaten, defund, and cancel you. They are proto fascists.
Reform would behave exactly as Donald Trump. Don't agree with them, and they will penalise, threaten, defund, and cancel you. They are proto fascists.
February 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Reform UK approached Bangor University to ask whether Sarah Pochin (Reform MP) could come to debate. They said no, and this is the response they get
Reform would behave exactly as Donald Trump. Don't agree with them, and they will penalise, threaten, defund, and cancel you. They are proto fascists.
Reform would behave exactly as Donald Trump. Don't agree with them, and they will penalise, threaten, defund, and cancel you. They are proto fascists.
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Reform MPs Accused of Pandering to Putin After Skipping Russian Interference Debate
Nigel Farage’s party refused to attend the debate, after more than 100,000 people signed petition demanding a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/10/r...
Nigel Farage’s party refused to attend the debate, after more than 100,000 people signed petition demanding a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/10/r...
Reform MPs Accused of Pandering to Putin After Skipping Russian Interference Debate
Nigel Farage's party refused to attend the debate, called after more than 100,000 people signed a petition demanding a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics
bylinetimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Reform MPs Accused of Pandering to Putin After Skipping Russian Interference Debate
Nigel Farage’s party refused to attend the debate, after more than 100,000 people signed petition demanding a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/10/r...
Nigel Farage’s party refused to attend the debate, after more than 100,000 people signed petition demanding a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/10/r...
Jenrick wouldn't recognise an 'honest mistake' if it slapped him in the face.
Robert Jenrick is lying.
Reform UK have spent, to date, almost £1.5 MILLION with Harding Print Solutions.
They are NOT a local Manchester printer.
They are Reform's go-to print company and have been for a long time.
Reform UK have spent, to date, almost £1.5 MILLION with Harding Print Solutions.
They are NOT a local Manchester printer.
They are Reform's go-to print company and have been for a long time.
February 10, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Jenrick wouldn't recognise an 'honest mistake' if it slapped him in the face.
It strikes me that we are currently facing a huge rift in UK society - those who support Reform v Everyone Else.
In the past, common ground could be found between Labour & Lib Dems, Conservative, Greens, SNP, Plaid Cwmry etc. I see no common ground between fascist right Reform & everybody else.
In the past, common ground could be found between Labour & Lib Dems, Conservative, Greens, SNP, Plaid Cwmry etc. I see no common ground between fascist right Reform & everybody else.
February 10, 2026 at 11:25 AM
It strikes me that we are currently facing a huge rift in UK society - those who support Reform v Everyone Else.
In the past, common ground could be found between Labour & Lib Dems, Conservative, Greens, SNP, Plaid Cwmry etc. I see no common ground between fascist right Reform & everybody else.
In the past, common ground could be found between Labour & Lib Dems, Conservative, Greens, SNP, Plaid Cwmry etc. I see no common ground between fascist right Reform & everybody else.
Tim Martin is, like Farage, a grifter. He pays his staff poorly and fills his pubs with Reform dregs.
If Reform ever run the economy, it will nosedive and his benefit lager louts will have no money to buy his booze. They can't even run a council, let alone a country.
If Reform ever run the economy, it will nosedive and his benefit lager louts will have no money to buy his booze. They can't even run a council, let alone a country.
Multimillionaire Brexiter, Tim Martin, urges pubs to back Reform. Just like he urged the country to vote for Brexit. Too bad if it makes you poorer. Too bad for the children he’ll push back into poverty. Tim wants more money. And he couldn’t give a shit about the cost for everybody else.
(iPaper)
(iPaper)
February 10, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Tim Martin is, like Farage, a grifter. He pays his staff poorly and fills his pubs with Reform dregs.
If Reform ever run the economy, it will nosedive and his benefit lager louts will have no money to buy his booze. They can't even run a council, let alone a country.
If Reform ever run the economy, it will nosedive and his benefit lager louts will have no money to buy his booze. They can't even run a council, let alone a country.
This will be popular with Reform's corporate paymasters & roundabout flag painters who have to go out to work, so want to inflict that on others.
Everyone with half a brain will realise there are individual differences & for many people/ employers working from home is beneficial/productive.
Everyone with half a brain will realise there are individual differences & for many people/ employers working from home is beneficial/productive.
BREAKING: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
February 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM
This will be popular with Reform's corporate paymasters & roundabout flag painters who have to go out to work, so want to inflict that on others.
Everyone with half a brain will realise there are individual differences & for many people/ employers working from home is beneficial/productive.
Everyone with half a brain will realise there are individual differences & for many people/ employers working from home is beneficial/productive.
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Politicians aren’t ‘selling the NHS’ - they’re doing this instead 🚨🚨🚨
open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...
open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...
February 8, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Politicians aren’t ‘selling the NHS’ - they’re doing this instead 🚨🚨🚨
open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...
open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...
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🚨Gorton and Denton by-election
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
🚨Gorton and Denton by-election - JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 7:03 AM
🚨Gorton and Denton by-election
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
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McSweeney is gone. Time for Starmer to try to salvage his government by launching long overdue proper action to address all the flaws in our political system - peerages, patronage, cronyism, party finances, MPs revolving door, appointments, ministerial code, business interests, Leveson, etc etc.
I wrote this yesterday - Starmer could still turn his premiership around, if he finally, FINALLY, finds the courage to address the grubby circs which allow people like Mandelson to rise so far. bylinetimes.com/2026/02/07/t...
'The Mandelson-Epstein Scandal Is an Opportunity for Starmer to Radically Reform Our Broken Politics'
The Prime Minister should use this moment to shine a light on the dark forces corrupting our democracy, argues former British diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall
bylinetimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:40 PM
McSweeney is gone. Time for Starmer to try to salvage his government by launching long overdue proper action to address all the flaws in our political system - peerages, patronage, cronyism, party finances, MPs revolving door, appointments, ministerial code, business interests, Leveson, etc etc.
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'Time for a moral reckoning' as Epstein files reveal associates among Trump’s inner circle
www.alternet.org
'Time for a moral reckoning' as Epstein files reveal associates among Trump’s inner circle
twp.ai
February 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
'Time for a moral reckoning' as Epstein files reveal associates among Trump’s inner circle
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That horrible feeling when you get caught trying to pull a fast one.
February 8, 2026 at 8:49 AM
That horrible feeling when you get caught trying to pull a fast one.
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Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein
Farage was the figurehead and his partner Laure Ferrari started it. Steve Bannon & convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were providing almost daily support
By @peterjukes
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
Farage was the figurehead and his partner Laure Ferrari started it. Steve Bannon & convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were providing almost daily support
By @peterjukes
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein
Nigel Farage was the figurehead and his partner Laure Ferrari started it. Steve Bannon and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were providing almost daily support
bylinetimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein
Farage was the figurehead and his partner Laure Ferrari started it. Steve Bannon & convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were providing almost daily support
By @peterjukes
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
Farage was the figurehead and his partner Laure Ferrari started it. Steve Bannon & convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were providing almost daily support
By @peterjukes
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...