Liz Aspden
@lizaspden.bsky.social
Only One Earth, spent 25 years at iied ... semi retired, catching up on local lives. Cooperative housing works. #ClimateAction
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'They call it “Reform”, when what they mean is demolition.'
I'm absolutely bloody sick of self-appointed "patriots" claiming to adore Britain while trying to destroy our national institutions – including, this week, our world-revered public broadcaster.
📝 New rant 👇
📝 New rant 👇
The ‘patriots’ who loathe Britain
They claim to love our country, but want to destroy all its institutions...
writesbright.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
'They call it “Reform”, when what they mean is demolition.'
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This statement not acceptable and I suspect not sustainable. Large majority of public support principle of asylum, support letting people stay permanently. Majority for that among Labour and other progressive parties’ voters is overwhelming. The Reform voters this is aimed at will never vote Labour
"The era of permanent protection is over"
Is this Labour government really saying it was wrong in principle to let these refugees of the last 75 years to stay, settle and become British - and they believe that should NEVER happen again in principle or practice?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiuR...
Is this Labour government really saying it was wrong in principle to let these refugees of the last 75 years to stay, settle and become British - and they believe that should NEVER happen again in principle or practice?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiuR...
Refugees from 7 decades gather to commemorate 70 years of refugee in protection in the UK
YouTube video by Refugee Council
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November 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This statement not acceptable and I suspect not sustainable. Large majority of public support principle of asylum, support letting people stay permanently. Majority for that among Labour and other progressive parties’ voters is overwhelming. The Reform voters this is aimed at will never vote Labour
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Brexit was an op. It's all coming out now.
Temerko, a Soviet-born oligarch and a major Conservative donor, told Belton that he and Johnson spent time… plotting the overthrow May. According to Temerko, Johnson had finally been persuaded to back Brexit in 2016 by a group of “eastern European businessmen”.
bylinetimes.com/2023/01/19/l...
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Landmark Ruling in Strasbourg as MPs Challenge UK Government over Failure to Investigate Russian Interference in Brexit
'Nothing less than the future of democracy is at stake' says Caroline Lucas as a cross-party coalition and The Citizens win an unprecedented hearing over electoral safety and national security
bylinetimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Brexit was an op. It's all coming out now.
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Farage, Boris Johnson & Rees-Mogg apparently plotting assaults on UK democracy with Bannon, who was reporting back to Epstein. Nothing to see here, newspaper folk…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Emails highlight Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon relationship
New documents show the pair discussing travel arrangements and UK politics in messages from 2018.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Farage, Boris Johnson & Rees-Mogg apparently plotting assaults on UK democracy with Bannon, who was reporting back to Epstein. Nothing to see here, newspaper folk…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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So here’s Bannon celebrating Theresa May’s ouster with George Galloway in 2019, and Farage thanking Bannon and Breitbart for making Brexit happen
November 15, 2025 at 4:11 AM
So here’s Bannon celebrating Theresa May’s ouster with George Galloway in 2019, and Farage thanking Bannon and Breitbart for making Brexit happen
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Another grim night in Kyiv. Six people were killed and dozens injured after Russian drones and ballistic missiles hit the Ukrainian capital. Our hotel shook. As ever, Vladimir Putin is deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure in a campaign of murder & terror www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Russian attacks on Kyiv ‘calculated and wicked’, says Zelenskyy
Pictures posted on social media showed different sites in flames and residents gathering in rubble-strewn streets outside apartment buildings
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Another grim night in Kyiv. Six people were killed and dozens injured after Russian drones and ballistic missiles hit the Ukrainian capital. Our hotel shook. As ever, Vladimir Putin is deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure in a campaign of murder & terror www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Read my latest deep dive into the newly released Epstein emails. Guess who was helping Steve Bannon to expand Trump's MAGA: convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The pay off? A MAGA movement that would shield the likes of Epstein from scrutiny.
🚨 NEW Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as a Shield for Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein helped shape Trump’s MAGA movement through a secret alliance with its chief architect, Bannon, who offered to help him “stave off" the #MeToo movement in return for support
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
Epstein helped shape Trump’s MAGA movement through a secret alliance with its chief architect, Bannon, who offered to help him “stave off" the #MeToo movement in return for support
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as Shield for Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein helped shape Trump’s MAGA movement through a secret alliance with its chief architect, Steve Bannon, who told him it could help him “stave off Time’s Up for a decade” in return for str...
bylinetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Read my latest deep dive into the newly released Epstein emails. Guess who was helping Steve Bannon to expand Trump's MAGA: convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The pay off? A MAGA movement that would shield the likes of Epstein from scrutiny.
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BREAKING: Steve Bannon offered Trump’s MAGA movement as a shield for Jeffrey Epstein - outlining a coalition to “stave off Time’s Up for next decade plus,” in return for strategic and financial support @bylinetimes.bsky.social /1 bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as Shield for Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein helped shape Trump’s MAGA movement through a secret alliance with its chief architect, Steve Bannon, who told him it could help him “stave off Time’s Up for a decade” in return for str...
bylinetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
BREAKING: Steve Bannon offered Trump’s MAGA movement as a shield for Jeffrey Epstein - outlining a coalition to “stave off Time’s Up for next decade plus,” in return for strategic and financial support @bylinetimes.bsky.social /1 bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
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Read 'em and weep. (www.nber.org/system/files...)
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Read 'em and weep. (www.nber.org/system/files...)
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🎥 Political editor @jamesrball.com breaks down The New World's exclusive that Michael Prescott - author of the dossier into the BBC - himself doctored Trump quotes in the report. It's an extraordinary revelation that calls into question Prescott’s journalistic judgement
Read now 👉 buff.ly/lRs7cws
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November 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🎥 Political editor @jamesrball.com breaks down The New World's exclusive that Michael Prescott - author of the dossier into the BBC - himself doctored Trump quotes in the report. It's an extraordinary revelation that calls into question Prescott’s journalistic judgement
Read now 👉 buff.ly/lRs7cws
Read now 👉 buff.ly/lRs7cws
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Why the BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump's excessive attack
www.newstatesman.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Why the BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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Have Reform UK Ltd’s county councils delivered on their promises?
A six-month review of Reform-led county councils explores how effectively they have delivered what they promised to their electors
@garygilligan.bsky.social
A six-month review of Reform-led county councils explores how effectively they have delivered what they promised to their electors
@garygilligan.bsky.social
Have Reform UK Ltd’s county councils delivered on their promises?
A six-month review of Reform-led county councils explores how effectively they have delivered what they promised to their electors
centralbylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Have Reform UK Ltd’s county councils delivered on their promises?
A six-month review of Reform-led county councils explores how effectively they have delivered what they promised to their electors
@garygilligan.bsky.social
A six-month review of Reform-led county councils explores how effectively they have delivered what they promised to their electors
@garygilligan.bsky.social
The 'Art of the peodplie Deal' exposed.
🚨 NEW: More Republicans are quietly telling Rep Thomas Massie they plan to vote to release the files, and he predicts this could snowball.
“Trump will protect you… if you vote to cover up for pedophiles… but… this vote is going to be on your record longer than Trump is going to be president.”
“Trump will protect you… if you vote to cover up for pedophiles… but… this vote is going to be on your record longer than Trump is going to be president.”
November 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The 'Art of the peodplie Deal' exposed.
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For those living with food insecurity, skipping meals or going entire days without eating has become a grim reality.
Millions of Brits can't afford to buy enough food. How do we feed a hungry nation?
www.bigissue.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
For those living with food insecurity, skipping meals or going entire days without eating has become a grim reality.
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When politics can provide no real solutions for people's lives, welcome to 'The Carousel of Scapegoats': distracting, psychological projection to make them feel 'better' – because the lives of 'others' can be made worse
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November 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
When politics can provide no real solutions for people's lives, welcome to 'The Carousel of Scapegoats': distracting, psychological projection to make them feel 'better' – because the lives of 'others' can be made worse
New Byline Times print edition available in shops / subscribe.bylinetimes.com 👇
New Byline Times print edition available in shops / subscribe.bylinetimes.com 👇
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Ken Clarke endorses the idea of banning social media for children under 16 as Australia is doing #BBCQT
"I find it incomprehensible that anybody of any age can spend literally hours each day on a phone exchange views and insults with people they don't know"
"I find it incomprehensible that anybody of any age can spend literally hours each day on a phone exchange views and insults with people they don't know"
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Ken Clarke endorses the idea of banning social media for children under 16 as Australia is doing #BBCQT
"I find it incomprehensible that anybody of any age can spend literally hours each day on a phone exchange views and insults with people they don't know"
"I find it incomprehensible that anybody of any age can spend literally hours each day on a phone exchange views and insults with people they don't know"
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Oh yes, definitely.
Just popping by the bank on their way to a 14 hour day of picking oranges for below minimum wage to take out a 50 year Trump loan to outbid Americans on a four bedroom two garage on a leafy cul-de-sac in suburban St. Louis.
Just popping by the bank on their way to a 14 hour day of picking oranges for below minimum wage to take out a 50 year Trump loan to outbid Americans on a four bedroom two garage on a leafy cul-de-sac in suburban St. Louis.
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Oh yes, definitely.
Just popping by the bank on their way to a 14 hour day of picking oranges for below minimum wage to take out a 50 year Trump loan to outbid Americans on a four bedroom two garage on a leafy cul-de-sac in suburban St. Louis.
Just popping by the bank on their way to a 14 hour day of picking oranges for below minimum wage to take out a 50 year Trump loan to outbid Americans on a four bedroom two garage on a leafy cul-de-sac in suburban St. Louis.
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The irony of Danny Kruger accusing the BBC of left-wing bias when Reform UK - with just 5 MPs - gets more airtime than the Liberal Democrats, who have 72 MPs.
The BBC doesn't have a left-wing bias.
The BBC doesn't have a left-wing bias.
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The irony of Danny Kruger accusing the BBC of left-wing bias when Reform UK - with just 5 MPs - gets more airtime than the Liberal Democrats, who have 72 MPs.
The BBC doesn't have a left-wing bias.
The BBC doesn't have a left-wing bias.
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Yesterday in Parliament I said that the government should leave X.
🔉What dangers does X pose to our democracy? And should the government stop using it?
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Yesterday in Parliament I said that the government should leave X.
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🔴‘It’s Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media’ Says Leader of the UK’s Trade Union Movement
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
'It's Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media' Says Leader of the UK's Trade Union Movement
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🔴‘It’s Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media’ Says Leader of the UK’s Trade Union Movement
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
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Two things seem to be true this morning -
1/ That the politics of breaking the manifesto pledge was too difficult
2/ Reeves has received much more optimistic forecasts, likely to he wage growth and inflation related
The combination means they can reverse their plans
1/ That the politics of breaking the manifesto pledge was too difficult
2/ Reeves has received much more optimistic forecasts, likely to he wage growth and inflation related
The combination means they can reverse their plans
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Two things seem to be true this morning -
1/ That the politics of breaking the manifesto pledge was too difficult
2/ Reeves has received much more optimistic forecasts, likely to he wage growth and inflation related
The combination means they can reverse their plans
1/ That the politics of breaking the manifesto pledge was too difficult
2/ Reeves has received much more optimistic forecasts, likely to he wage growth and inflation related
The combination means they can reverse their plans
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NEW: The biggest union in the BBC, Bectu, has written to culture secretary Lisa Nandy and BBC chair Samir Shah, demanding the removal of Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
NEW: The biggest union in the BBC, Bectu, has written to culture secretary Lisa Nandy and BBC chair Samir Shah, demanding the removal of Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
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Have written for the New Statesman about why, if he will not accept an apology, the BBC should welcome a Trump lawsuit. They should show guts and fight it because impartially matters and if they don't, they will have tacitly accepted a rewritten history.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/med...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/med...
Trump's attack can rescue the BBC
The BBC should use the threat of legal action to strike a blow for press freedom
www.newstatesman.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Have written for the New Statesman about why, if he will not accept an apology, the BBC should welcome a Trump lawsuit. They should show guts and fight it because impartially matters and if they don't, they will have tacitly accepted a rewritten history.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/med...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/med...
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🌎2025 marked a turning point for global health—there’s no going back. But what should come next? And how can we rebuild a system that’s more resilient, equitable, & sustainable?
Join us for an evidence-driven discussion with leading voices in global health
Register:
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Join us for an evidence-driven discussion with leading voices in global health
Register:
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November 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🌎2025 marked a turning point for global health—there’s no going back. But what should come next? And how can we rebuild a system that’s more resilient, equitable, & sustainable?
Join us for an evidence-driven discussion with leading voices in global health
Register:
duke.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us for an evidence-driven discussion with leading voices in global health
Register:
duke.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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July 23, 2018 - Epstein tells Bannon he needs to be physically present in Europe to wield influence on the continent.
July 29, 2018 - 'Farage predicted sweeping advances for anti-EU parties during next May’s European elections, aided by the new project announced by Bannon'
July 29, 2018 - 'Farage predicted sweeping advances for anti-EU parties during next May’s European elections, aided by the new project announced by Bannon'
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
July 23, 2018 - Epstein tells Bannon he needs to be physically present in Europe to wield influence on the continent.
July 29, 2018 - 'Farage predicted sweeping advances for anti-EU parties during next May’s European elections, aided by the new project announced by Bannon'
July 29, 2018 - 'Farage predicted sweeping advances for anti-EU parties during next May’s European elections, aided by the new project announced by Bannon'