Lorraine Driver
@lollyrs58.bsky.social
Newly retired love painting #artist #watercolour
@bsky.art
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🚨🚨Come on! Please sign!🚨🚨
Let’s make it Black Friday for Farage in his new Black Shirt.
Let’s make it Black Friday for Farage in his new Black Shirt.
🚨Now on 86,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 90,000 tonight!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🚨🚨Come on! Please sign!🚨🚨
Let’s make it Black Friday for Farage in his new Black Shirt.
Let’s make it Black Friday for Farage in his new Black Shirt.
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Sign the petition for a fully independent judicial public inquiry into Russian interference in UK democracy.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Sign the petition for a fully independent judicial public inquiry into Russian interference in UK democracy.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Eminent lawyer Michael Mansfield KC tells the Byline Podcast that police should "look again" at the former Prime Minister's handling of the pandemic
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/met-police...
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/met-police...
Met Police Urged to Launch Investigation Into Boris Johnson For Covid Misconduct
Eminent lawyer Michael Mansfield KC tells the Byline Podcast that police should "look again" at the former Prime Minister's handling of the pandemic
www.bylinesupplement.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Eminent lawyer Michael Mansfield KC tells the Byline Podcast that police should "look again" at the former Prime Minister's handling of the pandemic
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/met-police...
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/met-police...
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The Confidence Trick That Put Boris Johnson Into Power Is Now Being Used on Nigel Farage
open.substack.com/pub/adambien...
open.substack.com/pub/adambien...
The Confidence Trick That Put Boris Johnson Into Power Is Now Being Used on Nigel Farage
The same people who convinced the British public to back a catastrophic Boris Johnson premiership are now pulling the same trick again with Nigel Farage
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The Confidence Trick That Put Boris Johnson Into Power Is Now Being Used on Nigel Farage
open.substack.com/pub/adambien...
open.substack.com/pub/adambien...
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BREAKING: As Reform UK's former Welsh leader and Nigel Farage associate is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda, @peterjukes.bsky.social reports on why it opens the door to a broader investigation of Russian interference in our politics
Nathan Gill, Voloshyn and the Kremlin’s European Network
The sentencing of Reform UK's former leader in Wales to ten and a half years in prison should open the door to a broader investigation into the pro-Kremlin network that has infiltrated European politi...
bylinetimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
BREAKING: As Reform UK's former Welsh leader and Nigel Farage associate is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda, @peterjukes.bsky.social reports on why it opens the door to a broader investigation of Russian interference in our politics
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The 8 Kent offenders sent to jail for more than 100 years.
These are the most common types of faces of sex offenders.
White British.
These are the most common types of faces of sex offenders.
White British.
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The 8 Kent offenders sent to jail for more than 100 years.
These are the most common types of faces of sex offenders.
White British.
These are the most common types of faces of sex offenders.
White British.
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Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
Reform UK’s energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
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"The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy."
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy."
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Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
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Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy | Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/def...
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy | Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/def...
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy | Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/def...
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy | Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/def...
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Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
How the government captured the BBC
A right-wing cabal, largely unaccountable, is waging war on the principles that made our public broadcaster great. It must not succeed
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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The energy bill write off con.
Fuel poverty rising, debt £4.4bn. Ofgem says £500m could be written off.
It would be added to the bills of other customers. Energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
No cut in their profit. Debt would be rebuilt
Nationalise energy. End profiteering
Fuel poverty rising, debt £4.4bn. Ofgem says £500m could be written off.
It would be added to the bills of other customers. Energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
No cut in their profit. Debt would be rebuilt
Nationalise energy. End profiteering
Thousands on benefits could have energy debt cancelled by Ofgem
Regulator Ofgem plans to cut £500m from the stack of customer debt - but other billpayers will cover the cost.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The energy bill write off con.
Fuel poverty rising, debt £4.4bn. Ofgem says £500m could be written off.
It would be added to the bills of other customers. Energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
No cut in their profit. Debt would be rebuilt
Nationalise energy. End profiteering
Fuel poverty rising, debt £4.4bn. Ofgem says £500m could be written off.
It would be added to the bills of other customers. Energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
No cut in their profit. Debt would be rebuilt
Nationalise energy. End profiteering
Agreed
#RobbieGibbs needs to go. He is destroying the #BBC from within.
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Agreed
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He'd have definitely won in 2017 if not for the BBC.
The margins were too narrow and the BBC's reach too big for anything else to be possible.
The margins were too narrow and the BBC's reach too big for anything else to be possible.
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
He'd have definitely won in 2017 if not for the BBC.
The margins were too narrow and the BBC's reach too big for anything else to be possible.
The margins were too narrow and the BBC's reach too big for anything else to be possible.
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We never had a furore over the misedits favouring Johnson. Where were the management resignations at the BBC then labourlist.org/2019/11/bbc-...
BBC accepts "mistake" in editing out laughter from Johnson video - LabourList
The BBC has said that “a mistake on our part” was made after being criticised for editing a…
labourlist.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We never had a furore over the misedits favouring Johnson. Where were the management resignations at the BBC then labourlist.org/2019/11/bbc-...
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No it is because he is a greedy, racist, fascist, corrupt **** of a man.
No one wants him in charge.
No one wants him in charge.
November 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
No it is because he is a greedy, racist, fascist, corrupt **** of a man.
No one wants him in charge.
No one wants him in charge.
Still nothing on the news
Angela Rayner's work is starting to pay off, after leaving office (as is often the way)
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Mayors to lead the charge for thousands of new social homes
Mayors outside of London to be given greater influence over the government's historic £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
www.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Still nothing on the news
Stop the “ Labour are rubbish and as bad as the tories “
@skynewsrss.bsky.social
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
@itvnews.bsky.social
It’s appalling journalism when all you do is tout the right wing fascism
@skynewsrss.bsky.social
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
@itvnews.bsky.social
It’s appalling journalism when all you do is tout the right wing fascism
November 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Stop the “ Labour are rubbish and as bad as the tories “
@skynewsrss.bsky.social
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
@itvnews.bsky.social
It’s appalling journalism when all you do is tout the right wing fascism
@skynewsrss.bsky.social
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
@itvnews.bsky.social
It’s appalling journalism when all you do is tout the right wing fascism
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The UK lost £11 BILLION to multinational corporations cheating on their taxes from 2016 to 2021.
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25
November 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The UK lost £11 BILLION to multinational corporations cheating on their taxes from 2016 to 2021.
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25
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It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage gets an easy ride from the media. They give him as much airtime as he wants but never hold him to account for the damage he’s done.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage gets an easy ride from the media. They give him as much airtime as he wants but never hold him to account for the damage he’s done.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
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Farage says leaving the ECHR is the “unfinished business" of Brexit and that the UK is "not sovereign” while we are in it.
But Farage lies. And Brexit is a shitshow. So, “finishing” it should fill us all with dread.
Sovereignty without rights is dictatorship.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
But Farage lies. And Brexit is a shitshow. So, “finishing” it should fill us all with dread.
Sovereignty without rights is dictatorship.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Leaving the ECHR won’t stop the boats, 300 organisations warn in rallying cry
Prime minister Keir Starmer urged to make positive case for ECHR after Kemi Badenoch pledged a Tory government would leave the treaty
www.independent.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Farage says leaving the ECHR is the “unfinished business" of Brexit and that the UK is "not sovereign” while we are in it.
But Farage lies. And Brexit is a shitshow. So, “finishing” it should fill us all with dread.
Sovereignty without rights is dictatorship.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
But Farage lies. And Brexit is a shitshow. So, “finishing” it should fill us all with dread.
Sovereignty without rights is dictatorship.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Labour pledge to increase minimum wage in line with inflation. That’s going to happen in April and hopefully every year Labour are in Government.
Reform thinks the Minimum Wage is too high.
Nigel Farage has 11 jobs and uses a structure to pay less tax on his £millions pa
Reform thinks the Minimum Wage is too high.
Nigel Farage has 11 jobs and uses a structure to pay less tax on his £millions pa
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Labour pledge to increase minimum wage in line with inflation. That’s going to happen in April and hopefully every year Labour are in Government.
Reform thinks the Minimum Wage is too high.
Nigel Farage has 11 jobs and uses a structure to pay less tax on his £millions pa
Reform thinks the Minimum Wage is too high.
Nigel Farage has 11 jobs and uses a structure to pay less tax on his £millions pa