Leon French
@leonfrench.bsky.social
Occasional freelance journalist, editor, stringer, author of Audot 'Get Going In' series. Now tethered to Polska. Originally from another green and pleasant land. (In colour, Dullby astound sound in semi-RP native English.)
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Leon French
@leonfrench.bsky.social
· Feb 17
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Reposted by Leon French
Ukraine’s war chest is running low on finances to defend the country from Russia.
Here’s what to know about how long Kyiv has until it runs out of cash, and how Europe can fix it 👇
www.politico.eu/article/kyiv...
Here’s what to know about how long Kyiv has until it runs out of cash, and how Europe can fix it 👇
www.politico.eu/article/kyiv...
November 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Ukraine’s war chest is running low on finances to defend the country from Russia.
Here’s what to know about how long Kyiv has until it runs out of cash, and how Europe can fix it 👇
www.politico.eu/article/kyiv...
Here’s what to know about how long Kyiv has until it runs out of cash, and how Europe can fix it 👇
www.politico.eu/article/kyiv...
Did a UK news channel interview an asylum seeker/migrant sent to Southend-on-Sea who's is now "desperate" to be deported? (Some may say 'unsurprisingly' but I couldn't possibly comment!)
As a former native, it wasn't that bad!
#migrants #asylumseekers #UK #southendonsea #news #essex #deportations
As a former native, it wasn't that bad!
#migrants #asylumseekers #UK #southendonsea #news #essex #deportations
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Did a UK news channel interview an asylum seeker/migrant sent to Southend-on-Sea who's is now "desperate" to be deported? (Some may say 'unsurprisingly' but I couldn't possibly comment!)
As a former native, it wasn't that bad!
#migrants #asylumseekers #UK #southendonsea #news #essex #deportations
As a former native, it wasn't that bad!
#migrants #asylumseekers #UK #southendonsea #news #essex #deportations
From tears for Arafat to Death to the IDF’: How BBC’s Israel coverage has gone from bad to worse
[Times of Israel] Top bosses at the BBC have quit over documentary about Trump – but longstanding allegations of anti-Israel bias...
#bias #allegations #bbc #trump #gaza #journalism #israel
[Times of Israel] Top bosses at the BBC have quit over documentary about Trump – but longstanding allegations of anti-Israel bias...
#bias #allegations #bbc #trump #gaza #journalism #israel
From tears for Arafat to Death to the IDF’: How BBC’s Israel coverage has gone from bad to worse
Top bosses at the BBC have quit over documentary about Trump – but longstanding allegations of anti-Israel bias have soured British Jews' confidence in national broadcaster
www.timesofisrael.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
From tears for Arafat to Death to the IDF’: How BBC’s Israel coverage has gone from bad to worse
[Times of Israel] Top bosses at the BBC have quit over documentary about Trump – but longstanding allegations of anti-Israel bias...
#bias #allegations #bbc #trump #gaza #journalism #israel
[Times of Israel] Top bosses at the BBC have quit over documentary about Trump – but longstanding allegations of anti-Israel bias...
#bias #allegations #bbc #trump #gaza #journalism #israel
Reposted by Leon French
An incredibly important piece—but there is even more damning information about Prescott coming out now; I'd say it's worth revising your piece to add some of this.
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
An incredibly important piece—but there is even more damning information about Prescott coming out now; I'd say it's worth revising your piece to add some of this.
Today is a 'monumental disaster' for Starmer, Sam Coates tells viewers on Sky News
According to Sky's pages, he added: "Government's fall because they have rotted out..."
Sam reportedly suggested that few in Labour don't think the government is getting close to this point.
#politics #uk
According to Sky's pages, he added: "Government's fall because they have rotted out..."
Sam reportedly suggested that few in Labour don't think the government is getting close to this point.
#politics #uk
Politics latest: Streeting denies plot against Starmer and attacks Number 10 bid to 'kneecap' him
The health secretary has attacked "self-destructive" briefings against him overnight. It comes after the prime minister's allies made it clear he would fight any challenge to his leadership.
news.sky.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
"Plot to oust Starmer" claims in UK media denied, reports David Lynch at The Independent
Streeting denies plot to oust Starmer amid reports of potential coup
Sir Keir Starmer’s loyalists within Downing Street are said to fear his job could be under threat, according to several news outlets.
Streeting denies plot to oust Starmer amid reports of potential coup
Sir Keir Starmer’s loyalists within Downing Street are said to fear his job could be under threat, according to several news outlets.
Streeting denies plot to oust Starmer amid reports of potential coup
Sir Keir Starmer’s loyalists within Downing Street are said to fear his job could be under threat, according to several news outlets.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:17 PM
"Plot to oust Starmer" claims in UK media denied, reports David Lynch at The Independent
Streeting denies plot to oust Starmer amid reports of potential coup
Sir Keir Starmer’s loyalists within Downing Street are said to fear his job could be under threat, according to several news outlets.
Streeting denies plot to oust Starmer amid reports of potential coup
Sir Keir Starmer’s loyalists within Downing Street are said to fear his job could be under threat, according to several news outlets.
White House spokeswoman recommends UK news channel GB News as alternative to embattled BBC News on X feed
"@BBCNews is dying because they are anti-Trump Fake News.
Everyone should watch @GBNEWS !"
#GBNews #WhiteHouse #POTUS #endorsement #BBCNews #Beeb #bias #Panorama #journalism #reporting
"@BBCNews is dying because they are anti-Trump Fake News.
Everyone should watch @GBNEWS !"
#GBNews #WhiteHouse #POTUS #endorsement #BBCNews #Beeb #bias #Panorama #journalism #reporting
November 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
White House spokeswoman recommends UK news channel GB News as alternative to embattled BBC News on X feed
"@BBCNews is dying because they are anti-Trump Fake News.
Everyone should watch @GBNEWS !"
#GBNews #WhiteHouse #POTUS #endorsement #BBCNews #Beeb #bias #Panorama #journalism #reporting
"@BBCNews is dying because they are anti-Trump Fake News.
Everyone should watch @GBNEWS !"
#GBNews #WhiteHouse #POTUS #endorsement #BBCNews #Beeb #bias #Panorama #journalism #reporting
History Reclaimed
From the HR website: "Our Mission The abuse of history for political purposes is as old as history itself..."
#historyreclaimed #historicaltruth #antirevisionism #historicalrevisionism #history #factcheck #historians #british #uk
From the HR website: "Our Mission The abuse of history for political purposes is as old as history itself..."
#historyreclaimed #historicaltruth #antirevisionism #historicalrevisionism #history #factcheck #historians #british #uk
About History Reclaimed - History Reclaimed
Learn mree about History reclaimed and our intent to challenge distortions of history, and to provide context, explanation and balance.
historyreclaimed.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
History Reclaimed
From the HR website: "Our Mission The abuse of history for political purposes is as old as history itself..."
#historyreclaimed #historicaltruth #antirevisionism #historicalrevisionism #history #factcheck #historians #british #uk
From the HR website: "Our Mission The abuse of history for political purposes is as old as history itself..."
#historyreclaimed #historicaltruth #antirevisionism #historicalrevisionism #history #factcheck #historians #british #uk
BBC ‘doctored’ Trump speech, internal report reveals
[Telegraph UK, Gordon Rayner] Corporation edited footage to make it seem president was encouraging Capitol riot, according to whistleblowing dossier
#bbc #trump #capitolriot #speech #journalism #reporting #context
[Telegraph UK, Gordon Rayner] Corporation edited footage to make it seem president was encouraging Capitol riot, according to whistleblowing dossier
#bbc #trump #capitolriot #speech #journalism #reporting #context
BBC ‘doctored’ Trump speech, secret internal report reveals
YouTube video by The Telegraph
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
BBC ‘doctored’ Trump speech, internal report reveals
[Telegraph UK, Gordon Rayner] Corporation edited footage to make it seem president was encouraging Capitol riot, according to whistleblowing dossier
#bbc #trump #capitolriot #speech #journalism #reporting #context
[Telegraph UK, Gordon Rayner] Corporation edited footage to make it seem president was encouraging Capitol riot, according to whistleblowing dossier
#bbc #trump #capitolriot #speech #journalism #reporting #context
The Andrew formerly known as Prince...
Prince Andrew to lose 'prince' title and move out of Royal Lodge
Prince Andrew to lose 'prince' title and move out of Royal Lodge
Prince Andrew to lose 'prince' title and move out of Royal Lodge
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Andrew formerly known as Prince...
Prince Andrew to lose 'prince' title and move out of Royal Lodge
Prince Andrew to lose 'prince' title and move out of Royal Lodge
Russia launches massive strikes -- after 'strange and disingenuous' Putin claim about frontline
[Sky News] Russia continues strategy of targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure with "massive" missile and drone strikes overnight. Analysts discredit "strange" Putin claim about frontline gains.
[Sky News] Russia continues strategy of targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure with "massive" missile and drone strikes overnight. Analysts discredit "strange" Putin claim about frontline gains.
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches massive strikes - after 'strange and disingenuous' Putin claim about frontline
Russia continues its apparent strategy of targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter looms - with "massive" missile and drone strikes overnight. Elsewhere, analysts have discredited a "strang...
news.sky.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Russia launches massive strikes -- after 'strange and disingenuous' Putin claim about frontline
[Sky News] Russia continues strategy of targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure with "massive" missile and drone strikes overnight. Analysts discredit "strange" Putin claim about frontline gains.
[Sky News] Russia continues strategy of targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure with "massive" missile and drone strikes overnight. Analysts discredit "strange" Putin claim about frontline gains.
In case you missed it... CNN's Anderson Cooper's late mum, Gloria Vanderbilt, probably had a romance with Frank Sinatra
The CNN reporter records a regular podcast called 'All There Is' that deals with subjects including loss, bereavement and grief.
#grief #bereavement #wellness #cnn #podcast
The CNN reporter records a regular podcast called 'All There Is' that deals with subjects including loss, bereavement and grief.
#grief #bereavement #wellness #cnn #podcast
Anderson Cooper explores loss and grief in deeply personal new CNN podcast | CNN
In All There Is with Anderson Cooper, the CNN anchor reveals a personal struggle – part of his life he has rarely talked about before. Cooper began recording the podcast alone while packing up the apa...
edition.cnn.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
In case you missed it... CNN's Anderson Cooper's late mum, Gloria Vanderbilt, probably had a romance with Frank Sinatra
The CNN reporter records a regular podcast called 'All There Is' that deals with subjects including loss, bereavement and grief.
#grief #bereavement #wellness #cnn #podcast
The CNN reporter records a regular podcast called 'All There Is' that deals with subjects including loss, bereavement and grief.
#grief #bereavement #wellness #cnn #podcast
Ceasefire in trouble: Israel’s PM Netanyahu orders ‘powerful, immediate’ attacks on Gaza
Netanyahu alleges Hamas committed a “clear violation” of the ceasefire...Gaza’s Government has accused Israel of 125 violations of the ceasefire since October 10..
Netanyahu alleges Hamas committed a “clear violation” of the ceasefire...Gaza’s Government has accused Israel of 125 violations of the ceasefire since October 10..
Israeli PM Netanyahu orders army to carry out ‘powerful’ attacks on Gaza
Netanyahu's decision to attack Gaza comes despite US-brokered ceasefire that came into effect on October 10.
www.aljazeera.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Ceasefire in trouble: Israel’s PM Netanyahu orders ‘powerful, immediate’ attacks on Gaza
Netanyahu alleges Hamas committed a “clear violation” of the ceasefire...Gaza’s Government has accused Israel of 125 violations of the ceasefire since October 10..
Netanyahu alleges Hamas committed a “clear violation” of the ceasefire...Gaza’s Government has accused Israel of 125 violations of the ceasefire since October 10..
British commentator detained by ICE after 'Israel criticism' on US book tour
Conservative figures have been urging the Trump administration to expel Sami Hamdi from the United States.
Conservative figures have been urging the Trump administration to expel Sami Hamdi from the United States.
British commentator detained by ICE after 'Israel criticism' on US book tour
Conservative figures have been urging the Trump administration to expel Sami Hamdi from the United States.
news.sky.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
British commentator detained by ICE after 'Israel criticism' on US book tour
Conservative figures have been urging the Trump administration to expel Sami Hamdi from the United States.
Conservative figures have been urging the Trump administration to expel Sami Hamdi from the United States.
UK: Reform MP apologises after slamming adverts ‘full of black people’
Reform MP apologises after slamming adverts ‘full of black people’
Sarah Pochin said her comments were phrased poorly
www.independent.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
UK: Reform MP apologises after slamming adverts ‘full of black people’
UK: TV adverts over-represent black people and ignore over-70s, study finds
TV ads over-represent black people and ignore over-70s, study finds
Jack Thorne, the creator of hit Netflix series Adolescence, has called for a 'self-examination' from advertising bosses following the study.
www.dailymail.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
UK: TV adverts over-represent black people and ignore over-70s, study finds
Polish top-performing language for complex AI tasks, finds study
notesfrompoland.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
'Heroes of Kharkiv': How 48 children were saved from kindergarten hit by Russian drone
[BBC News, John Sudworth, excerpt] ...Ukraine's Civil Protection Service clings tightly to a precious bundle, wrapped for protection in his coat - and out of which two small pink shoes...
#standwithukraine
[BBC News, John Sudworth, excerpt] ...Ukraine's Civil Protection Service clings tightly to a precious bundle, wrapped for protection in his coat - and out of which two small pink shoes...
#standwithukraine
How 48 Ukrainian children were saved from Kharkiv kindergarten hit by Russian drone
The story of a dramatic and heroic rescue that has captured the public imagination in Ukraine.
www.bbc.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
'Heroes of Kharkiv': How 48 children were saved from kindergarten hit by Russian drone
[BBC News, John Sudworth, excerpt] ...Ukraine's Civil Protection Service clings tightly to a precious bundle, wrapped for protection in his coat - and out of which two small pink shoes...
#standwithukraine
[BBC News, John Sudworth, excerpt] ...Ukraine's Civil Protection Service clings tightly to a precious bundle, wrapped for protection in his coat - and out of which two small pink shoes...
#standwithukraine
GOP representative blames swastika flag in his office on a ‘ruse’
Flags altered in a similar way have surfaced around the Capitol.
Flags altered in a similar way have surfaced around the Capitol.
GOP representative blames swastika flag in his office on a ‘ruse’
Flags altered in a similar way have surfaced around the Capitol.
www.politico.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:42 AM
GOP representative blames swastika flag in his office on a ‘ruse’
Flags altered in a similar way have surfaced around the Capitol.
Flags altered in a similar way have surfaced around the Capitol.
‘Gas them’: How a leaked pro-Nazi young Republicans chat sparked GOP storm
[Al Jazeera] The chat history, seen by Politico, included messages containing slurs, racism and rape jokes.
#youngrepublicans #telegram #racism
[Al Jazeera] The chat history, seen by Politico, included messages containing slurs, racism and rape jokes.
#youngrepublicans #telegram #racism
‘Gas them’: How a leaked pro-Nazi young Republicans chat sparked GOP storm
The chat history, seen by Politico, included messages containing slurs, racism and rape jokes.
www.aljazeera.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
‘Gas them’: How a leaked pro-Nazi young Republicans chat sparked GOP storm
[Al Jazeera] The chat history, seen by Politico, included messages containing slurs, racism and rape jokes.
#youngrepublicans #telegram #racism
[Al Jazeera] The chat history, seen by Politico, included messages containing slurs, racism and rape jokes.
#youngrepublicans #telegram #racism
Polish town’s event honouring local Jewish composer cancelled after far-right backlash
[Notes from Poland] Września, a town of 30,000 in central Poland, was this weekend set to hold a series of concerts and lectures celebrating Louis Lewandowski...
#antisemitism #poland #nationalism
[Notes from Poland] Września, a town of 30,000 in central Poland, was this weekend set to hold a series of concerts and lectures celebrating Louis Lewandowski...
#antisemitism #poland #nationalism
Polish town's event honouring local Jewish composer cancelled after far-right backlash
notesfrompoland.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Polish town’s event honouring local Jewish composer cancelled after far-right backlash
[Notes from Poland] Września, a town of 30,000 in central Poland, was this weekend set to hold a series of concerts and lectures celebrating Louis Lewandowski...
#antisemitism #poland #nationalism
[Notes from Poland] Września, a town of 30,000 in central Poland, was this weekend set to hold a series of concerts and lectures celebrating Louis Lewandowski...
#antisemitism #poland #nationalism
150 Hamas released by Israel under Gaza peace deal are staying at five-star luxury resort
[Daily Mail, UK] Israel was forced to empty its prisons of nearly all its most feared jihadists held on life sentences as part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
[Daily Mail, UK] Israel was forced to empty its prisons of nearly all its most feared jihadists held on life sentences as part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
Hotel Hamas: 150 terrorists released by Israel staying at luxury hotel
Hamas terrorists released under the Gaza peace deal are staying in a five-star hotel alongside unsuspecting Western tourists.
www.dailymail.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 6:53 AM
150 Hamas released by Israel under Gaza peace deal are staying at five-star luxury resort
[Daily Mail, UK] Israel was forced to empty its prisons of nearly all its most feared jihadists held on life sentences as part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
[Daily Mail, UK] Israel was forced to empty its prisons of nearly all its most feared jihadists held on life sentences as part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
Donald finally stops ducking the sanctioning...
China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys -- report from Reuters
...as refiners in India, the largest buyer of seaborne Russian oil, are set to sharply cut their crude imports from Moscow, to comply with the U.S. sanctions...
China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys -- report from Reuters
...as refiners in India, the largest buyer of seaborne Russian oil, are set to sharply cut their crude imports from Moscow, to comply with the U.S. sanctions...
www.reuters.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Donald finally stops ducking the sanctioning...
China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys -- report from Reuters
...as refiners in India, the largest buyer of seaborne Russian oil, are set to sharply cut their crude imports from Moscow, to comply with the U.S. sanctions...
China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys -- report from Reuters
...as refiners in India, the largest buyer of seaborne Russian oil, are set to sharply cut their crude imports from Moscow, to comply with the U.S. sanctions...
British royals' Vatican visit: King Charles prays with Pope in 500-year moment
For the first time in almost five centuries, a British monarch publicly prayed with the Pope during Charles's visit to the Vatican.
#Britishmonarch #royals #vatican #king #praying #pope #history
For the first time in almost five centuries, a British monarch publicly prayed with the Pope during Charles's visit to the Vatican.
#Britishmonarch #royals #vatican #king #praying #pope #history
King's Vatican visit: Charles prays with Pope in 500-year moment
For the first time in almost five centuries, a British monarch publicly prayed with the Pope during Charles's visit to the Vatican. He arrived in Rome with Camilla last night, as questions continue to...
news.sky.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM