Kieron Murphy
@kieronmurphy.bsky.social
Likely to be posting/commenting on UK politics, Ireland, EU, sports and occasionally family
@UKLabour @MUFC #RejoinEU @IrishRugby
@UKLabour @MUFC #RejoinEU @IrishRugby
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I watched the Kemi Badenoch interview so you don't have to iandunt.substack.com/p/i-watched-...
I watched the Kemi Badenoch interview so you don't have to
Soon it all be over. But for now, the embarrassment continues.
iandunt.substack.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I watched the Kemi Badenoch interview so you don't have to iandunt.substack.com/p/i-watched-...
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This is all just magnificent. I would use up my superlatives on the Badenoch piece but then I’d have none left for the bit about online ‘pile-ons’. Well worth a subscription.
I watched the Kemi Badenoch interview so you don't have to iandunt.substack.com/p/i-watched-...
I watched the Kemi Badenoch interview so you don't have to
Soon it all be over. But for now, the embarrassment continues.
iandunt.substack.com
August 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
This is all just magnificent. I would use up my superlatives on the Badenoch piece but then I’d have none left for the bit about online ‘pile-ons’. Well worth a subscription.
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The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates again today, taking them to the lowest for two years.
Despite many headlines suggesting the economy is in bad shape, it is actually trending exactly as the BOE predicted earlier this year, where further rates cuts were predicted.
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Despite many headlines suggesting the economy is in bad shape, it is actually trending exactly as the BOE predicted earlier this year, where further rates cuts were predicted.
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Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates again today, taking them to the lowest for two years.
Despite many headlines suggesting the economy is in bad shape, it is actually trending exactly as the BOE predicted earlier this year, where further rates cuts were predicted.
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Despite many headlines suggesting the economy is in bad shape, it is actually trending exactly as the BOE predicted earlier this year, where further rates cuts were predicted.
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Every single time the Tories are in power, they close services and slash funding
Labour are about to fund a wide range of youth services, to divert young people away from online harms, as part of a wider strategy which includes online safety
Labour are about to fund a wide range of youth services, to divert young people away from online harms, as part of a wider strategy which includes online safety
www.lbc.co.uk/tech/1b34ecd...
Really great to see this and the funding to try and deal with this huge problem.
Really great to see this and the funding to try and deal with this huge problem.
PM rebukes Andrew Tate and warns boys at risk from ‘toxic masculinity’ online
Sir Keir Starmer said he felt a duty ‘as a Prime Minister’ and ‘as a dad’ to call out the likes of Andrew Tate.
www.lbc.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Every single time the Tories are in power, they close services and slash funding
Labour are about to fund a wide range of youth services, to divert young people away from online harms, as part of a wider strategy which includes online safety
Labour are about to fund a wide range of youth services, to divert young people away from online harms, as part of a wider strategy which includes online safety
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A miscalculation?
What is wrong with the BBC?
It is the act of an ignorant conspiracy theorist who is a danger to public health.
What is wrong with the BBC?
It is the act of an ignorant conspiracy theorist who is a danger to public health.
August 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A miscalculation?
What is wrong with the BBC?
It is the act of an ignorant conspiracy theorist who is a danger to public health.
What is wrong with the BBC?
It is the act of an ignorant conspiracy theorist who is a danger to public health.
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"People who are 'too poor to pay tax' find a spare half billion quid to pay UPFRONT for something that's entirely voluntary."
There, I fixed it for you.
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
There, I fixed it for you.
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Parents beat VAT on private school fees raid by paying £500m up front
Large scale of advance payments could impact government plan to raise revenue, tax experts warned
www.thetimes.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"People who are 'too poor to pay tax' find a spare half billion quid to pay UPFRONT for something that's entirely voluntary."
There, I fixed it for you.
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
There, I fixed it for you.
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
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Just the supposed ‘paper of record’ bemoaning the fact that asylum seekers have *human* rights and may be able to enforce them. Accompanied - ultra cynically - by a photo of Human Rights lawyer, Amal Clooney, at a glamorous fundraiser. What a sly and deeply unpleasant rag The Times now is.
August 6, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Just the supposed ‘paper of record’ bemoaning the fact that asylum seekers have *human* rights and may be able to enforce them. Accompanied - ultra cynically - by a photo of Human Rights lawyer, Amal Clooney, at a glamorous fundraiser. What a sly and deeply unpleasant rag The Times now is.
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The ground of refusal of readmission by France that the Times article whines about is simply taken from the Schengen Borders Code. Another variation on the Brexity trope that only the UK can legitimately have border controls.
Just the supposed ‘paper of record’ bemoaning the fact that asylum seekers have *human* rights and may be able to enforce them. Accompanied - ultra cynically - by a photo of Human Rights lawyer, Amal Clooney, at a glamorous fundraiser. What a sly and deeply unpleasant rag The Times now is.
August 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The ground of refusal of readmission by France that the Times article whines about is simply taken from the Schengen Borders Code. Another variation on the Brexity trope that only the UK can legitimately have border controls.
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This is true. I live in Italy. The UK media has been whipped into a hysterical disinformation frenzy by Farage and this, in turn, has led half the population (polls are clear) to lose the plot. For anyone who lives abroad and follows British news, it is quite evident, striking and disturbing.
I've just spent a year in Italy, which gets a fair number of small boats from a much larger stretch of sea than the Channel on a daily basis and NO WAY there is such hysterical, daily political coverage of this worldwide phenomenon like here in the UK.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on asylum myths: when truth loses, scapegoating takes over Britain’s migrant debate | Editorial
Editorial: Labour’s cautious fixes for immigration and asylum policy face a toxic public mood shaped by fear, falsehoods and far-right provocation
www.theguardian.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:56 AM
This is true. I live in Italy. The UK media has been whipped into a hysterical disinformation frenzy by Farage and this, in turn, has led half the population (polls are clear) to lose the plot. For anyone who lives abroad and follows British news, it is quite evident, striking and disturbing.
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Reform UK Councillor for @durhamcouncil.bsky.social Darren Grimes has called for zero migration.
His Facebook posts are a hub for disgusting comments with no moderation. Here’s an example on this post.
When is the council going to protect their reputation and enforce their code of conduct?
His Facebook posts are a hub for disgusting comments with no moderation. Here’s an example on this post.
When is the council going to protect their reputation and enforce their code of conduct?
August 6, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Reform UK Councillor for @durhamcouncil.bsky.social Darren Grimes has called for zero migration.
His Facebook posts are a hub for disgusting comments with no moderation. Here’s an example on this post.
When is the council going to protect their reputation and enforce their code of conduct?
His Facebook posts are a hub for disgusting comments with no moderation. Here’s an example on this post.
When is the council going to protect their reputation and enforce their code of conduct?
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This isn't new.
UKIP and the Brexit Party did it.
But boy oh boy the price has gone up
UKIP and the Brexit Party did it.
But boy oh boy the price has gone up
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Reform Accused of ‘Cash for Access’ Over £250,000 Champagne Breakfast With Nigel Farage
The party is allowing corporate executives to buy time with Farage at its annual conference.
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Reform Accused of ‘Cash for Access’ Over £250,000 Champagne Breakfast With Nigel Farage
The party is allowing corporate executives to buy time with Farage at its annual conference.
📝 @adambarnett.bsky.social & @writesbright.bsky.social
Reform Accused of ‘Cash for Access’ Over £250,000 Champagne Breakfast With Nigel Farage
Reform UK is offering access to Nigel Farage at its party conference for sums ranging from £25,000 to a quarter of a million pounds. The right-wing populist party is advertising for companies to atten...
www.desmog.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This isn't new.
UKIP and the Brexit Party did it.
But boy oh boy the price has gone up
UKIP and the Brexit Party did it.
But boy oh boy the price has gone up
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“Whatever happens, the damage that has already been done by the constant media indulgence of Farage and his divisive, inflammatory and outright racist views will take many years for this country to recover from.”
Yes. A disgraceful, unforgivable failure.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-dog...
Yes. A disgraceful, unforgivable failure.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-dog...
August 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
“Whatever happens, the damage that has already been done by the constant media indulgence of Farage and his divisive, inflammatory and outright racist views will take many years for this country to recover from.”
Yes. A disgraceful, unforgivable failure.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-dog...
Yes. A disgraceful, unforgivable failure.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-dog...
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Been a lone voice for weeks, saying that RefUK have not maintained momentum. Been bobbing around 29-30% despite LUDICROUS media help.
They're now going backwards (-2pts on latest YouGov poll, compared to a week ago). And I bet, once JC's party is in the mix, they will lose another couple of points.
They're now going backwards (-2pts on latest YouGov poll, compared to a week ago). And I bet, once JC's party is in the mix, they will lose another couple of points.
August 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Been a lone voice for weeks, saying that RefUK have not maintained momentum. Been bobbing around 29-30% despite LUDICROUS media help.
They're now going backwards (-2pts on latest YouGov poll, compared to a week ago). And I bet, once JC's party is in the mix, they will lose another couple of points.
They're now going backwards (-2pts on latest YouGov poll, compared to a week ago). And I bet, once JC's party is in the mix, they will lose another couple of points.
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Rebuilding the NHS
The NHS isn’t broken because of staff; it’s broken because of systems. Labour must lead with reform that restores trust, strips back bureaucracy, and delivers care with purpose
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
The NHS isn’t broken because of staff; it’s broken because of systems. Labour must lead with reform that restores trust, strips back bureaucracy, and delivers care with purpose
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
Rebuilding the NHS
The NHS isn’t broken because of staff; it’s broken because of systems. Labour must lead with reform that restores trust, strips back bureaucracy, and delivers care with purpose.
northeastbylines.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Rebuilding the NHS
The NHS isn’t broken because of staff; it’s broken because of systems. Labour must lead with reform that restores trust, strips back bureaucracy, and delivers care with purpose
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
The NHS isn’t broken because of staff; it’s broken because of systems. Labour must lead with reform that restores trust, strips back bureaucracy, and delivers care with purpose
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
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Nick Timothy did delete his post but did not apologise.
More fundamentally, Timothy was criticising the police for protecting the delivery person from a racist mob.
Not sure how, if he *had* been working illegally, that makes it ok?
More fundamentally, Timothy was criticising the police for protecting the delivery person from a racist mob.
Not sure how, if he *had* been working illegally, that makes it ok?
The Met having to correct a Shadow cabinet member (who, to be fair, later deleted his post)
August 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Nick Timothy did delete his post but did not apologise.
More fundamentally, Timothy was criticising the police for protecting the delivery person from a racist mob.
Not sure how, if he *had* been working illegally, that makes it ok?
More fundamentally, Timothy was criticising the police for protecting the delivery person from a racist mob.
Not sure how, if he *had* been working illegally, that makes it ok?
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In 2022, Nadhim Zahawi’s solicitor sent me a libel threat - and said I wasn’t even allowed to say he’d written to me.
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal ruled that was improper.
Now he’s appealing.
A 🧵 on why it matters.
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal ruled that was improper.
Now he’s appealing.
A 🧵 on why it matters.
August 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
In 2022, Nadhim Zahawi’s solicitor sent me a libel threat - and said I wasn’t even allowed to say he’d written to me.
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal ruled that was improper.
Now he’s appealing.
A 🧵 on why it matters.
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal ruled that was improper.
Now he’s appealing.
A 🧵 on why it matters.
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New YouGov polling. A monumental failure of our political class to educate, a monumental failure of our media to report fairly, for a generation
August 5, 2025 at 6:27 AM
New YouGov polling. A monumental failure of our political class to educate, a monumental failure of our media to report fairly, for a generation
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Nobody challenged Farage when he said this.
If you send a plane to a country without prior landing permission the crew would be arrested.
No pilot would fly the plane and nobody would insure it.
It’s not going to happen.
If you send a plane to a country without prior landing permission the crew would be arrested.
No pilot would fly the plane and nobody would insure it.
It’s not going to happen.
Farage told Anya Propp on C4News that people arriving from countries like Afghanistan should be sent back to Afghanistan so I guess that’s the end of the asylum system and the refugee convention under Reform.
August 5, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Nobody challenged Farage when he said this.
If you send a plane to a country without prior landing permission the crew would be arrested.
No pilot would fly the plane and nobody would insure it.
It’s not going to happen.
If you send a plane to a country without prior landing permission the crew would be arrested.
No pilot would fly the plane and nobody would insure it.
It’s not going to happen.
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You need to understand that Israel are doing EXACTLY what the Nazis did.
The same lies, the same starvation, the same constant resettlement, the same abhorrent War Crimes.
All for the same purpose, extermination.
The same lies, the same starvation, the same constant resettlement, the same abhorrent War Crimes.
All for the same purpose, extermination.
July 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
You need to understand that Israel are doing EXACTLY what the Nazis did.
The same lies, the same starvation, the same constant resettlement, the same abhorrent War Crimes.
All for the same purpose, extermination.
The same lies, the same starvation, the same constant resettlement, the same abhorrent War Crimes.
All for the same purpose, extermination.
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The Guardian view on Nigel Farage and ‘lawless Britain’: dangerous hyperbole has real-life consequences
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on Nigel Farage and ‘lawless Britain’: dangerous hyperbole has real-life consequences | Editorial
Editorial: The Reform leader’s summer campaign is a cynical exercise that will exacerbate social tensions and fuel insecurity
www.theguardian.com
July 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The Guardian view on Nigel Farage and ‘lawless Britain’: dangerous hyperbole has real-life consequences
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Meanwhile, Farage has admitted he was "slightly inaccurate on the details" on GBeebies, but apparently "the gist" of what he was saying was right. Because, APPARENTLY, bussing people to a protest is fundamentally the same as maintaining the peace when a group that wants to protest turns up.
July 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Meanwhile, Farage has admitted he was "slightly inaccurate on the details" on GBeebies, but apparently "the gist" of what he was saying was right. Because, APPARENTLY, bussing people to a protest is fundamentally the same as maintaining the peace when a group that wants to protest turns up.
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The UK must immediately recognise Palestinian statehood.
There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.
There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.
July 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The UK must immediately recognise Palestinian statehood.
There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.
There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.
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*Every* single time a politician uses the phrase "Jumping the queue" with respect to migrants as James Cleverly has just done they should immediately be asked "What queue?" and the journalist should insist on the details of how people can join this queue.
July 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
*Every* single time a politician uses the phrase "Jumping the queue" with respect to migrants as James Cleverly has just done they should immediately be asked "What queue?" and the journalist should insist on the details of how people can join this queue.
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"A darkened room in central London. Curtains drawn to keep the lawbreakers out. A few dozen brave journalists who have dared to walk the streets. Mugshots of convicted criminals line the walls on video screens. Though weirdly, none of James McMurdock."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Enter Nige’s fantasy UK, where crims operate with impunity and only the lucky get out alive | John Crace
Don’t believe the stats that show violent crime is going down, says Farage: just turn the graphs the other way up and use your own data
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
"A darkened room in central London. Curtains drawn to keep the lawbreakers out. A few dozen brave journalists who have dared to walk the streets. Mugshots of convicted criminals line the walls on video screens. Though weirdly, none of James McMurdock."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...