JudePo
@judpo.bsky.social
Cumbrian in Dorset.
Art lover. Pro liberal democracy.
Art lover. Pro liberal democracy.
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This whole Streeting vs Starmer story is such a Westminster bubble inanity from a bored media class that has gotten addicted to toppling governments and abdicated any responsibility for what they're actually meant to be doing in a healthy society
November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This whole Streeting vs Starmer story is such a Westminster bubble inanity from a bored media class that has gotten addicted to toppling governments and abdicated any responsibility for what they're actually meant to be doing in a healthy society
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Just confirms my point - the media is DESPERATE to give Farage the keys to No10. Collectively, they are the biggest domestic threat to our democracy.
November 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Just confirms my point - the media is DESPERATE to give Farage the keys to No10. Collectively, they are the biggest domestic threat to our democracy.
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So this is interesting from Robert Peston.
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
So this is interesting from Robert Peston.
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
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Starmer and his MPs did it again, they knew when Farage had a question and caught him totally unprepared. This idiot wants to be a PM?
Keir Starmer: “The comments about children in care being evil are utterly appalling. I’m sure Mr Farage will want to condemn them?”
Farage: “No.”
#UKPolitics 2.0
Keir Starmer: “The comments about children in care being evil are utterly appalling. I’m sure Mr Farage will want to condemn them?”
Farage: “No.”
#UKPolitics 2.0
November 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Starmer and his MPs did it again, they knew when Farage had a question and caught him totally unprepared. This idiot wants to be a PM?
Keir Starmer: “The comments about children in care being evil are utterly appalling. I’m sure Mr Farage will want to condemn them?”
Farage: “No.”
#UKPolitics 2.0
Keir Starmer: “The comments about children in care being evil are utterly appalling. I’m sure Mr Farage will want to condemn them?”
Farage: “No.”
#UKPolitics 2.0
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Be fun if the BBC chose to counter sue Trump for £1bn also for defrauding the public
November 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Be fun if the BBC chose to counter sue Trump for £1bn also for defrauding the public
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I’m at a loss to understand why anyone would think briefing this sort of thing will help KeirStarmer, the government or even themselves. Some people can’t resist, I guess, but it all a bit nuts.
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I’m at a loss to understand why anyone would think briefing this sort of thing will help KeirStarmer, the government or even themselves. Some people can’t resist, I guess, but it all a bit nuts.
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Ladies and gentlemen, Sir Robbie Gibb, the BBC Board Member with the impartiality remit
November 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, Sir Robbie Gibb, the BBC Board Member with the impartiality remit
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What are prison releases in error so common?
In his statement today, Lammy explains some of difficulties he is trying to fix in the system.
Very complex sentencing rules.
Sentences worked out on paper.
Poor and ineffective systems (including emails).
Too few staff, who are stretched.
1/2
In his statement today, Lammy explains some of difficulties he is trying to fix in the system.
Very complex sentencing rules.
Sentences worked out on paper.
Poor and ineffective systems (including emails).
Too few staff, who are stretched.
1/2
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
What are prison releases in error so common?
In his statement today, Lammy explains some of difficulties he is trying to fix in the system.
Very complex sentencing rules.
Sentences worked out on paper.
Poor and ineffective systems (including emails).
Too few staff, who are stretched.
1/2
In his statement today, Lammy explains some of difficulties he is trying to fix in the system.
Very complex sentencing rules.
Sentences worked out on paper.
Poor and ineffective systems (including emails).
Too few staff, who are stretched.
1/2
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I'm not sure if others have noticed this, but interesting that one of the Prescott criticisms of the BBC is based on those of the 'History Reclaimed' group, which is also associated with the 'Restore Trust' group's attacks on & so far unsuccessful attempts to take control of the National Trust. 1/3
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I'm not sure if others have noticed this, but interesting that one of the Prescott criticisms of the BBC is based on those of the 'History Reclaimed' group, which is also associated with the 'Restore Trust' group's attacks on & so far unsuccessful attempts to take control of the National Trust. 1/3
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Good piece by @desmog.com on the Telegraph’s record of having to issue ‘corrections’ on its stories about climate change (and yes, there’s some quotes from me) www.desmog.com/2025/11/10/t...
The Telegraph’s Record of Climate Falsehoods
The Telegraph, which has accused the BBC of bias and a lack of editorial rigour, has been forced to amend a swathe of climate inaccuracies. The BBC’s director-general and CEO resigned this weekend aft...
www.desmog.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Good piece by @desmog.com on the Telegraph’s record of having to issue ‘corrections’ on its stories about climate change (and yes, there’s some quotes from me) www.desmog.com/2025/11/10/t...
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Good fucking morning to everyone except the January 6th rioters Donald Trump pardoned. Another one was arrested outside a Burger King in Illinois this week on charges of kidnapping and sexual assault. The law and order president, right?
November 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Good fucking morning to everyone except the January 6th rioters Donald Trump pardoned. Another one was arrested outside a Burger King in Illinois this week on charges of kidnapping and sexual assault. The law and order president, right?
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I suspect being sued for a billion dollars by Donald Trump, who is about as popular as cholera in Britain, for saying something true about what Trump did (albeit with a bad edit) will probably do the BBC's public trust and approval ratings quite a lot of good in the end.
November 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I suspect being sued for a billion dollars by Donald Trump, who is about as popular as cholera in Britain, for saying something true about what Trump did (albeit with a bad edit) will probably do the BBC's public trust and approval ratings quite a lot of good in the end.
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For a guy who loves to paint people as far right for sharing views that the far right have, here’s Joly*n agreeing with the far right that we should get rid of the BBC.
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
For a guy who loves to paint people as far right for sharing views that the far right have, here’s Joly*n agreeing with the far right that we should get rid of the BBC.
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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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Net zero is one of the many areas where commentators are out-of-touch with public opinion in Britain. There is still broad support for cutting carbon emissions - except from among Reform supporters, who are the outliers.
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Net zero is one of the many areas where commentators are out-of-touch with public opinion in Britain. There is still broad support for cutting carbon emissions - except from among Reform supporters, who are the outliers.
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BREAKING: Epping Forest Council has LOST its bid to close The Bell Hotel.
The High Court has rejected its claim following a full hearing of the case.
The hotel will remain open to asylum seekers.
The High Court has rejected its claim following a full hearing of the case.
The hotel will remain open to asylum seekers.
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
BREAKING: Epping Forest Council has LOST its bid to close The Bell Hotel.
The High Court has rejected its claim following a full hearing of the case.
The hotel will remain open to asylum seekers.
The High Court has rejected its claim following a full hearing of the case.
The hotel will remain open to asylum seekers.
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Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
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Important to be clear here that the proposed homes wouldn't mean demolishing the 18th century garden - it's just that they might possibly be visible from it. What appallingly selfish behaviour.
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Important to be clear here that the proposed homes wouldn't mean demolishing the 18th century garden - it's just that they might possibly be visible from it. What appallingly selfish behaviour.
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If you've ever needed a reason to rally behind the BBC then this is it.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
If you've ever needed a reason to rally behind the BBC then this is it.
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"When Boris Johnson was Prime Minister one of his senior advisers confided to me that one of the only things in politics his boss actually cared about was “killing off the BBC”.
"Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition."
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
"Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition."
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
The BBC’s Attempts to Appease the 'Right-Wing Coup' Against It Are Now Seeding Its Own Destruction
By attempting to appease those forces seeking to destroy them, the BBC has helped trigger a crisis that now threatens its very future, argues Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
"When Boris Johnson was Prime Minister one of his senior advisers confided to me that one of the only things in politics his boss actually cared about was “killing off the BBC”.
"Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition."
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
"Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition."
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
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The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
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The sight of Johnson, Truss and Sunak at the Remembrance day service is a stark reminder of the absolute mess the Tories left behind. Three PM's in 5 years, shambolic.
November 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The sight of Johnson, Truss and Sunak at the Remembrance day service is a stark reminder of the absolute mess the Tories left behind. Three PM's in 5 years, shambolic.
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Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
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What I don’t get is, there was absolutely no need to edit Trump to sound more deranged and insurrectional…
November 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What I don’t get is, there was absolutely no need to edit Trump to sound more deranged and insurrectional…