John Pockett
@johnpockett.bsky.social
Cymro brwd 🏴 Mor hapus mod i wedi ymddeol. Deliriously happy to have retired. A thoroughly unhappy Anglican, former Church in Wales member. Keen on real ale & good food, old buildings, good company.
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Senedd refuses to release details of who worked for disgraced ex-Wales Reform leader Nathan Gill
Senedd refuses to release details of who worked for disgraced ex-Wales Reform leader
Emily Price The Senedd has refused to release details of who worked for Nathan Gill when the disgraced former leader of Reform in Wales was a member of the Welsh Parliament. Gill recently pleaded guilty...
nation.cymru
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Senedd refuses to release details of who worked for disgraced ex-Wales Reform leader Nathan Gill
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Leaked emails show Reform UK-led council backing one of their own after 'disgusting' comments about minority groups online
Leaked emails show Reform UK-led council backing one of their own after 'disgusting' comments about minority groups online | LBC
The Tories have demanded he resign immediately or be sacked by the Reform-led administration if he refuses.
www.lbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Leaked emails show Reform UK-led council backing one of their own after 'disgusting' comments about minority groups online
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How Reform’s Nathan Gill became a Russian agent
Nigel Farage’s close friend was recruited and paid by Moscow.
Nigel Farage’s close friend was recruited and paid by Moscow.
How Reform's Nathan Gill became a Russian agent
Nigel Farage’s close friend was recruited and paid by Moscow - we should not be surprised if there are others
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
How Reform’s Nathan Gill became a Russian agent
Nigel Farage’s close friend was recruited and paid by Moscow.
Nigel Farage’s close friend was recruited and paid by Moscow.
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Reform Councillor Accused of Flouting Transparency Rules After Refusing to Declare His Company
Reform Councillor Accused of Flouting Transparency Rules After Refusing to Declare His Company
Councillor in flagship Reform council failed to name his firm on his register of interests, or respond to questions about it from his constituent, prompting a formal complaint
bylinetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Reform Councillor Accused of Flouting Transparency Rules After Refusing to Declare His Company
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Reform UK councillor slammed in Senedd over parents meeting with far-right group
Reform UK councillor slammed in Senedd over parents meeting with far-right group
Emily Price Politicians in the Senedd have slammed the “politically motivated behaviour” of a Reform UK councillor who chaired a meeting with parents and a far-right group to promote misinformation...
nation.cymru
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Reform UK councillor slammed in Senedd over parents meeting with far-right group
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New Reform UK youth wing leader attended Tommy Robinson rally
hopenothate.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
New Reform UK youth wing leader attended Tommy Robinson rally
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Reform UK accused of disrespecting veterans at Remembrance Day service
Reform UK accused of disrespecting veterans at Remembrance Day service
Martin Shipton A Reform UK failed council candidate has been accused of disrespecting the public and veterans after disturbing wreaths during a Remembrance Sunday service in Monmouth in order to promote...
nation.cymru
November 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Reform UK accused of disrespecting veterans at Remembrance Day service
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Sunil / Sunny Limbachia is Reform UK's candidate in the Stapleford South East, Broxtowe by-election, 4th Dec.
He's been putting out literature heavily criticising the Conservatives record.
Which is ironic, because in May, he ran as a Conservative where his literature praised their record.
He's been putting out literature heavily criticising the Conservatives record.
Which is ironic, because in May, he ran as a Conservative where his literature praised their record.
November 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Sunil / Sunny Limbachia is Reform UK's candidate in the Stapleford South East, Broxtowe by-election, 4th Dec.
He's been putting out literature heavily criticising the Conservatives record.
Which is ironic, because in May, he ran as a Conservative where his literature praised their record.
He's been putting out literature heavily criticising the Conservatives record.
Which is ironic, because in May, he ran as a Conservative where his literature praised their record.
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The latest Epstein files revelations have knocked the White House on its heels.
And they came after a brutal week for Trump.
And they came after a brutal week for Trump.
Latest Epstein files knock White House on its heels
The latest revelations stand to further fracture a party that already splintered once this year over the so-called Epstein files — during a much less politically fraught moment.
www.politico.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The latest Epstein files revelations have knocked the White House on its heels.
And they came after a brutal week for Trump.
And they came after a brutal week for Trump.
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Former Corby Reform councillor appears in court to deny racism offences
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
Former Corby Reform councillor appears in court to deny racism offences
A Reform councillor who has denied two racism offences will go before a crown court jury.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Former Corby Reform councillor appears in court to deny racism offences
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
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Reform MP Sarah Pochin accused of 'complete fabrication' over boxing club funding boast
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform MP accused of 'complete fabrication' over boxing club funding boast
Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin has been accused of 'complete fabrication' after incorrectly claiming she helped get funding for a charity boxing club in her constituency
www.mirror.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Reform MP Sarah Pochin accused of 'complete fabrication' over boxing club funding boast
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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At the beginning of the latest @newsagents.bsky.social ep on YouTube, @lewisgoodall.com makes an excellent job of explaining the difference between the BBC misrepresenting what Trump did and what he said (or didn’t). The distinction is why Trump stands to lose his case. youtu.be/PqOYCcsyq14?...
Will the BBC face down Trump in court?
YouTube video by The News Agents
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November 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
At the beginning of the latest @newsagents.bsky.social ep on YouTube, @lewisgoodall.com makes an excellent job of explaining the difference between the BBC misrepresenting what Trump did and what he said (or didn’t). The distinction is why Trump stands to lose his case. youtu.be/PqOYCcsyq14?...
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Pay back your travel expenses Jenkyns!
Reform UK’s Andrea Jenkyns is claiming travel expenses for her job as Mayor of Lincolnshire, why? Because she lives in Yorkshire (despite saying she lives in Lincolnshire on her nomination forms).
Reform UK’s Andrea Jenkyns is claiming travel expenses for her job as Mayor of Lincolnshire, why? Because she lives in Yorkshire (despite saying she lives in Lincolnshire on her nomination forms).
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Pay back your travel expenses Jenkyns!
Reform UK’s Andrea Jenkyns is claiming travel expenses for her job as Mayor of Lincolnshire, why? Because she lives in Yorkshire (despite saying she lives in Lincolnshire on her nomination forms).
Reform UK’s Andrea Jenkyns is claiming travel expenses for her job as Mayor of Lincolnshire, why? Because she lives in Yorkshire (despite saying she lives in Lincolnshire on her nomination forms).
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You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
November 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
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Reform UK councillor threatens legal action to shut down debate over Lancashire care home closures
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Exclusive: Reform UK councillor threatens legal action to silence debate over Lancashire care home closures
Emails seen by The Lead show the councillor, through Lancashire County Council staff, issuing legal threats after his role in private care was questioned.
national.thelead.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Reform UK councillor threatens legal action to shut down debate over Lancashire care home closures
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national.thelead.uk/p/exclusive-...
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Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
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Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
EXCLUSIVE: Reform's flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after suspending nine of its own councillors
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
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A tax of 2% on wealth over £10 million would raise £24 billion every year 🤯
This could be used to fund our public services properly - from schools to hospitals.
While Reeves says we must all “do our bit”, Plaid Cymru believes it’s time for those with the broadest shoulders to pay their fair share.
This could be used to fund our public services properly - from schools to hospitals.
While Reeves says we must all “do our bit”, Plaid Cymru believes it’s time for those with the broadest shoulders to pay their fair share.
November 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A tax of 2% on wealth over £10 million would raise £24 billion every year 🤯
This could be used to fund our public services properly - from schools to hospitals.
While Reeves says we must all “do our bit”, Plaid Cymru believes it’s time for those with the broadest shoulders to pay their fair share.
This could be used to fund our public services properly - from schools to hospitals.
While Reeves says we must all “do our bit”, Plaid Cymru believes it’s time for those with the broadest shoulders to pay their fair share.
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Chris Mason is what happens when a Hospital Radio DJ, whose sole qualification appears to be a sort of soporific inoffensiveness, is somehow promoted to BBC Politics Editor - a position that demands unflinching insight, objectivity, and sharpness. It's like a puddle trying to be the ocean.
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Chris Mason is what happens when a Hospital Radio DJ, whose sole qualification appears to be a sort of soporific inoffensiveness, is somehow promoted to BBC Politics Editor - a position that demands unflinching insight, objectivity, and sharpness. It's like a puddle trying to be the ocean.
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Electoral Commission:
"We are aware of the news articles which reported the Reform UK fundraising event and are currently assessing this matter under our enforcement policy"
Read the article:
Reform’s £1m fundraiser: Dom Pérignon, bagpipes and YMCA
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
"We are aware of the news articles which reported the Reform UK fundraising event and are currently assessing this matter under our enforcement policy"
Read the article:
Reform’s £1m fundraiser: Dom Pérignon, bagpipes and YMCA
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Reform’s £1m fundraiser: Dom Pérignon, bagpipes and YMCA
Nigel Farage sang the Village People hit — and Trump anthem — at the event in Mayfair, where guests had paid up to £25,000 for a ticket
www.thetimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Electoral Commission:
"We are aware of the news articles which reported the Reform UK fundraising event and are currently assessing this matter under our enforcement policy"
Read the article:
Reform’s £1m fundraiser: Dom Pérignon, bagpipes and YMCA
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
"We are aware of the news articles which reported the Reform UK fundraising event and are currently assessing this matter under our enforcement policy"
Read the article:
Reform’s £1m fundraiser: Dom Pérignon, bagpipes and YMCA
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Chris Mason is a total, utter disappointment as BBC political editor. I expected so much better after the truly ghastly Laura Kuenssberg, but, sadly, it hasn't happened.
Everyone, apparently, has questions to answer. Except the people responsible for bringing the system to its knees. Too "complex" to go into that.
November 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Chris Mason is a total, utter disappointment as BBC political editor. I expected so much better after the truly ghastly Laura Kuenssberg, but, sadly, it hasn't happened.
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Reform UK Councillor David Thomas has an attendance record at Torfaen Council of 60%… absence.
He’s apparently Reform UK’s Director for Wales.
You may remember him as the Councillor who wrote offensive songs ‘Spack Attack’ and ‘Pussystomp’ then tried to deny it.
He’s apparently Reform UK’s Director for Wales.
You may remember him as the Councillor who wrote offensive songs ‘Spack Attack’ and ‘Pussystomp’ then tried to deny it.
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Reform UK Councillor David Thomas has an attendance record at Torfaen Council of 60%… absence.
He’s apparently Reform UK’s Director for Wales.
You may remember him as the Councillor who wrote offensive songs ‘Spack Attack’ and ‘Pussystomp’ then tried to deny it.
He’s apparently Reform UK’s Director for Wales.
You may remember him as the Councillor who wrote offensive songs ‘Spack Attack’ and ‘Pussystomp’ then tried to deny it.
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Reform Watch: bus lanes, back tracks and more racism
Reform Watch: bus lanes, back tracks and more racism
Each week we cast over eyes over what Reform have been up to – from bizarre proclamations to the detail of how their attempts to run councils are going.
national.thelead.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Reform Watch: bus lanes, back tracks and more racism
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Derbyshire MP calls out Reform County Council for ‘six months of broken promises’
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Derbyshire MP calls out Reform County Council for ‘six months of broken promises’
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A note to those politicians who were demanding swift details about the suspects in the Huntingdon attack.
As it transpired, one was completely innocent and has been released. Luckily his identity was protected before social media could trash his reputation.
As it transpired, one was completely innocent and has been released. Luckily his identity was protected before social media could trash his reputation.
November 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A note to those politicians who were demanding swift details about the suspects in the Huntingdon attack.
As it transpired, one was completely innocent and has been released. Luckily his identity was protected before social media could trash his reputation.
As it transpired, one was completely innocent and has been released. Luckily his identity was protected before social media could trash his reputation.