Jane
@janeynorth.bsky.social
Londoner interested in politics and reproductive justice. Fan of #QuietRiot
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I rarely intervene in such matters, but probably because our widely respected Political Editor @adambienkov.bsky.social in 2019 reported that Dale, then Tory candidate for Tunbridge Wells, previously said he "never liked the place". He then stood down.
Very likely why he discredited Byline Times.
Very likely why he discredited Byline Times.
February 17, 2026 at 11:28 PM
I rarely intervene in such matters, but probably because our widely respected Political Editor @adambienkov.bsky.social in 2019 reported that Dale, then Tory candidate for Tunbridge Wells, previously said he "never liked the place". He then stood down.
Very likely why he discredited Byline Times.
Very likely why he discredited Byline Times.
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The Green Party's Caroline Lucas humiliates Reform UK's Zia Yusuf on #Newsnight
"Your position is utterly incoherent"
"You have provided no evidence that it's the Equalities Act that discriminates against white working class boys"
"Your position is utterly incoherent"
"You have provided no evidence that it's the Equalities Act that discriminates against white working class boys"
February 17, 2026 at 11:17 PM
The Green Party's Caroline Lucas humiliates Reform UK's Zia Yusuf on #Newsnight
"Your position is utterly incoherent"
"You have provided no evidence that it's the Equalities Act that discriminates against white working class boys"
"Your position is utterly incoherent"
"You have provided no evidence that it's the Equalities Act that discriminates against white working class boys"
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Not new. Reform policy in 2024 manifesto. (2 sentences)
"Replace the 2010 Equalities Act"
"The Equalities Act requires discrimination in the name of ‘positive action’. We will scrap Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DE&I) rules that have lowered standards and reduced economic
productivity"
"Replace the 2010 Equalities Act"
"The Equalities Act requires discrimination in the name of ‘positive action’. We will scrap Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DE&I) rules that have lowered standards and reduced economic
productivity"
February 17, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Not new. Reform policy in 2024 manifesto. (2 sentences)
"Replace the 2010 Equalities Act"
"The Equalities Act requires discrimination in the name of ‘positive action’. We will scrap Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DE&I) rules that have lowered standards and reduced economic
productivity"
"Replace the 2010 Equalities Act"
"The Equalities Act requires discrimination in the name of ‘positive action’. We will scrap Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DE&I) rules that have lowered standards and reduced economic
productivity"
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Many people - Yusuf included - do not know this
"There are no protected groups in the Act, only protected characteristics. A white man is just as protected on characteristics of race and sex as a black woman. Yet many believe the Act is just there to protect minorities"
[Kemi Badenoch, 2023]
"There are no protected groups in the Act, only protected characteristics. A white man is just as protected on characteristics of race and sex as a black woman. Yet many believe the Act is just there to protect minorities"
[Kemi Badenoch, 2023]
February 17, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Many people - Yusuf included - do not know this
"There are no protected groups in the Act, only protected characteristics. A white man is just as protected on characteristics of race and sex as a black woman. Yet many believe the Act is just there to protect minorities"
[Kemi Badenoch, 2023]
"There are no protected groups in the Act, only protected characteristics. A white man is just as protected on characteristics of race and sex as a black woman. Yet many believe the Act is just there to protect minorities"
[Kemi Badenoch, 2023]
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BBC Newsnight covers Reform's pledge to scrap Equality Act [as Braverman mentioned it today]
"Whatever intention was of passing the EA" says Zia Yusuf, "it stops discrimination against some people in its current form, but actually industralises discrimination against others"
A common misconception
"Whatever intention was of passing the EA" says Zia Yusuf, "it stops discrimination against some people in its current form, but actually industralises discrimination against others"
A common misconception
February 17, 2026 at 11:05 PM
BBC Newsnight covers Reform's pledge to scrap Equality Act [as Braverman mentioned it today]
"Whatever intention was of passing the EA" says Zia Yusuf, "it stops discrimination against some people in its current form, but actually industralises discrimination against others"
A common misconception
"Whatever intention was of passing the EA" says Zia Yusuf, "it stops discrimination against some people in its current form, but actually industralises discrimination against others"
A common misconception
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Colbert usually gets around 2 million viewers but because Trump's FCC banned Talarico's interview the segment has been viewed online over 10.5 million times. Nice work, dipshits
February 17, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Colbert usually gets around 2 million viewers but because Trump's FCC banned Talarico's interview the segment has been viewed online over 10.5 million times. Nice work, dipshits
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10/10 no notes @brucehalperin.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
10/10 no notes @brucehalperin.bsky.social
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Why didn't Farage just answer the question about Reform's education policy?
Why did he seek to mock and ridicule the journalist asking a perfectly legitimate question and try to deligitimise the FT?
Easy. That's who he is. An arrogant man who doesn't have any policies beyond pointing at the sea.
Why did he seek to mock and ridicule the journalist asking a perfectly legitimate question and try to deligitimise the FT?
Easy. That's who he is. An arrogant man who doesn't have any policies beyond pointing at the sea.
February 17, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Why didn't Farage just answer the question about Reform's education policy?
Why did he seek to mock and ridicule the journalist asking a perfectly legitimate question and try to deligitimise the FT?
Easy. That's who he is. An arrogant man who doesn't have any policies beyond pointing at the sea.
Why did he seek to mock and ridicule the journalist asking a perfectly legitimate question and try to deligitimise the FT?
Easy. That's who he is. An arrogant man who doesn't have any policies beyond pointing at the sea.
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Today Reform’s ‘equalities’ spokesperson- Braverman- has said she’ll repeal the Equalities Act on ‘day one’. In the US, we know where this dehumanisation leads. Broadcasters who challenge are censored and taken off air and minority allies get shot in the face and killed. Is this heading to facism?
February 17, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Today Reform’s ‘equalities’ spokesperson- Braverman- has said she’ll repeal the Equalities Act on ‘day one’. In the US, we know where this dehumanisation leads. Broadcasters who challenge are censored and taken off air and minority allies get shot in the face and killed. Is this heading to facism?
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February 17, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
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ALSO - if you missed out on your childhood measles vaccine and haven't had measles, you can get *free* MMR vaccination from your GP! (whether as an older child, teenager or adult).
I got my MMR about 10 years ago!
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
I got my MMR about 10 years ago!
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
February 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
ALSO - if you missed out on your childhood measles vaccine and haven't had measles, you can get *free* MMR vaccination from your GP! (whether as an older child, teenager or adult).
I got my MMR about 10 years ago!
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
I got my MMR about 10 years ago!
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
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Crucial article by @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the dimensions of a major scandal. A public inquiry is essential.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Labour Together scandal goes right to the heart of No 10 – Starmer has nowhere to hide | Peter Geoghegan
He can sack who he wants to protect himself, but all roads currently lead back to the prime minister, says Peter Geoghegan of Democracy for Sale
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Crucial article by @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the dimensions of a major scandal. A public inquiry is essential.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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History teaches us that the greatest harms often begin with the quiet acceptance of the unacceptable. I have seen where that road leads, and I will not walk it again without resistance.
February 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM
History teaches us that the greatest harms often begin with the quiet acceptance of the unacceptable. I have seen where that road leads, and I will not walk it again without resistance.
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Reform’s Matt Goodwin, candidate in the Gorton & Denton by-election, received a salary from a Far Right propaganda group linked to Hungary’s Orban. Details below.
@chadbourn.bsky.social have you seen this, more Russian money connected to a member of Reform
goodlawproject.org/orbans-pay-c...
goodlawproject.org/orbans-pay-c...
Orbán’s pay cheques: Reform candidate fuelled by profits from Russian oil
The Reform candidate at this month’s byelection claims he wants to put Britain first, but is he still on the payroll of Viktor Orbán’s far-right propaganda unit?
goodlawproject.org
February 17, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Reform’s Matt Goodwin, candidate in the Gorton & Denton by-election, received a salary from a Far Right propaganda group linked to Hungary’s Orban. Details below.
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Farage announces Reform Shadow Government
Trade Minister: Richard Tice
Once said: "Brexit will not damage UK-EU trade"
Chancellor: Robert Jenrick
*Admitted to breaking tax laws*
Equality Sec: Suella Braverman
*Hates Equality*
Home Sec: Zia Yusuf
Prick
Trade Minister: Richard Tice
Once said: "Brexit will not damage UK-EU trade"
Chancellor: Robert Jenrick
*Admitted to breaking tax laws*
Equality Sec: Suella Braverman
*Hates Equality*
Home Sec: Zia Yusuf
Prick
Reform UK show their REAL views on poverty! - Zia Yusuf on Sky News
YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Farage announces Reform Shadow Government
Trade Minister: Richard Tice
Once said: "Brexit will not damage UK-EU trade"
Chancellor: Robert Jenrick
*Admitted to breaking tax laws*
Equality Sec: Suella Braverman
*Hates Equality*
Home Sec: Zia Yusuf
Prick
Trade Minister: Richard Tice
Once said: "Brexit will not damage UK-EU trade"
Chancellor: Robert Jenrick
*Admitted to breaking tax laws*
Equality Sec: Suella Braverman
*Hates Equality*
Home Sec: Zia Yusuf
Prick
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Welcome to Reform’s front bench
Yusuf, Hampton School, £29,916 per year
Jenrick, Wolverhampton Grammar, £17,835 per year
Farage, Dulwich College, £30,618 per year
Tice, Uppingham School, £58,176 per year
Braverman, Heathfield School, defunct private school
The authentic voice of the working class
Yusuf, Hampton School, £29,916 per year
Jenrick, Wolverhampton Grammar, £17,835 per year
Farage, Dulwich College, £30,618 per year
Tice, Uppingham School, £58,176 per year
Braverman, Heathfield School, defunct private school
The authentic voice of the working class
February 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Welcome to Reform’s front bench
Yusuf, Hampton School, £29,916 per year
Jenrick, Wolverhampton Grammar, £17,835 per year
Farage, Dulwich College, £30,618 per year
Tice, Uppingham School, £58,176 per year
Braverman, Heathfield School, defunct private school
The authentic voice of the working class
Yusuf, Hampton School, £29,916 per year
Jenrick, Wolverhampton Grammar, £17,835 per year
Farage, Dulwich College, £30,618 per year
Tice, Uppingham School, £58,176 per year
Braverman, Heathfield School, defunct private school
The authentic voice of the working class
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Fact Check:
Nigel Farage claims the FT ignored the Mandelson-Epstein scandal
it was on the front page for SIX days
(long before he appears to have even noticed it)
Nigel Farage claims the FT ignored the Mandelson-Epstein scandal
it was on the front page for SIX days
(long before he appears to have even noticed it)
February 17, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Fact Check:
Nigel Farage claims the FT ignored the Mandelson-Epstein scandal
it was on the front page for SIX days
(long before he appears to have even noticed it)
Nigel Farage claims the FT ignored the Mandelson-Epstein scandal
it was on the front page for SIX days
(long before he appears to have even noticed it)
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listen to the Trumpian way that Farage tries to silence my tenacious colleague @annasophiegross.bsky.social
(who was politely asking a reasonable question)
(who was politely asking a reasonable question)
Nigel Farage lashes out at a FT journalist and refuses to answer the question.
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
February 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM
listen to the Trumpian way that Farage tries to silence my tenacious colleague @annasophiegross.bsky.social
(who was politely asking a reasonable question)
(who was politely asking a reasonable question)
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Spare a thought for the middle aged misogynists who will not get to attend the Eras Tour for Incels. Probably something to do with not being even able to even sell tickets at half price 😂
February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Spare a thought for the middle aged misogynists who will not get to attend the Eras Tour for Incels. Probably something to do with not being even able to even sell tickets at half price 😂
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Farage has announced his Shadow Cabinet, with no Health Secretary.
Presumably because if he becomes Prime Minister, there’ll be no NHS.
Presumably because if he becomes Prime Minister, there’ll be no NHS.
February 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Farage has announced his Shadow Cabinet, with no Health Secretary.
Presumably because if he becomes Prime Minister, there’ll be no NHS.
Presumably because if he becomes Prime Minister, there’ll be no NHS.