Mattmoo
@mattmoo16.bsky.social
Yorkshireman, Englishman, Brit, European.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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My attendance record in the European Parliament was the 4th worst out of 751 MEPs, yet I managed to turn up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian misinformation.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My attendance record in the European Parliament was the 4th worst out of 751 MEPs, yet I managed to turn up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian misinformation.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
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journalists asking cabinet ministers why there’s so much chaotic crazed speculation about the Budget might want to question their own role in this
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
journalists asking cabinet ministers why there’s so much chaotic crazed speculation about the Budget might want to question their own role in this
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If the media wants to hyperventilate over the polling that puts Farage in No.10, perhaps they could put the same energy into scrutinising his every link to Russia, his dodgy donors, his US/Trump/far right connections, his brazen racism, his councils’ incompetence and his barrelling Brexit shitshow.
November 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
If the media wants to hyperventilate over the polling that puts Farage in No.10, perhaps they could put the same energy into scrutinising his every link to Russia, his dodgy donors, his US/Trump/far right connections, his brazen racism, his councils’ incompetence and his barrelling Brexit shitshow.
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This Labour government’s talent for punishing its own natural supporters without gaining any new ones is something I don’t think I’ve ever seen in politics. What on earth are they smoking
November 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This Labour government’s talent for punishing its own natural supporters without gaining any new ones is something I don’t think I’ve ever seen in politics. What on earth are they smoking
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In case you missed it: our investigation into how Sky Bet relocated to Malta to avoid £55m of tax/year This kind of thing is often reported as "perfectly proper, and there's no suggestion that any laws were broken".
But here it looks improper. Laws may have been broken.
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But here it looks improper. Laws may have been broken.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
In case you missed it: our investigation into how Sky Bet relocated to Malta to avoid £55m of tax/year This kind of thing is often reported as "perfectly proper, and there's no suggestion that any laws were broken".
But here it looks improper. Laws may have been broken.
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But here it looks improper. Laws may have been broken.
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The Russian leader is said to have been impressed with the disgraced ex-Reform politician who was asked to persuade politicians to appear on a pro-Kremlin TV channel
Putin ‘praised Nathan Gill’s recruitment of MEPs for interviews’
The Russian leader is said to have been impressed with the disgraced ex-Reform politician who was asked to persuade politicians to appear on a pro-Kremlin TV channel
www.thetimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The Russian leader is said to have been impressed with the disgraced ex-Reform politician who was asked to persuade politicians to appear on a pro-Kremlin TV channel
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🚨 SCOOP: Toyota and Aston Martin secretly lobbied a Conservative cabinet minister to weaken Britain’s climate policy.
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
Victory! We’ve won major legal battle exposing car industry lobbying
After two years we can finally reveal “backdoor channels where corporate money hijacks our democracy.”
democracyforsale.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🚨 SCOOP: Toyota and Aston Martin secretly lobbied a Conservative cabinet minister to weaken Britain’s climate policy.
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
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It's January 31st, 2020, and Nathan Gill is celebrating our imminent departure from the EU.... and that terrible idea of a European Army.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
November 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It's January 31st, 2020, and Nathan Gill is celebrating our imminent departure from the EU.... and that terrible idea of a European Army.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
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“Did Nathan Gill ever say anything you disagree with in return for his bribes from a Kremlin stooge?”
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“Did Nathan Gill ever say anything you disagree with in return for his bribes from a Kremlin stooge?”
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
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Reporter: “Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?”
Mamdani: “I've spoken about–”
Trump: “That's ok. You can just say yes. It's easier than explaining it. I don't mind.”
Mamdani: “I've spoken about–”
Trump: “That's ok. You can just say yes. It's easier than explaining it. I don't mind.”
November 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Reporter: “Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?”
Mamdani: “I've spoken about–”
Trump: “That's ok. You can just say yes. It's easier than explaining it. I don't mind.”
Mamdani: “I've spoken about–”
Trump: “That's ok. You can just say yes. It's easier than explaining it. I don't mind.”
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UK PM Keir Starmer has demanded an investigation into Reform’s Russia links after the party's ex-Wales leader was jailed, Sky News reports.
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
UK PM Keir Starmer has demanded an investigation into Reform’s Russia links after the party's ex-Wales leader was jailed, Sky News reports.
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Analysis of the language used in Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan” shows it was drafted in Russian and translated into English.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Analysis of the language used in Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan” shows it was drafted in Russian and translated into English.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
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Really, seriously, does Starmer have some sort of lead-poisoned focus group that just keeps telling him to do the worst possible things?
November 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Really, seriously, does Starmer have some sort of lead-poisoned focus group that just keeps telling him to do the worst possible things?
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Farage pal and former Reform Welsh leader Nathan Gill has been sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for taking Russian bribes.
November 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Farage pal and former Reform Welsh leader Nathan Gill has been sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for taking Russian bribes.
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It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Omg everything is so stupid.
November 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Omg everything is so stupid.
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Hear me out here… a bit of TNT…
A dead sperm whale has washed up on Nantucket for the first time in decades. It’s too big to move — at least until officials figure out a plan.
Dead Sperm Whale on Nantucket Is Too Big to Move, for Now
A local nonprofit said the 52-ton mammal is “far too big, awkward and heavy to remove.” A town official later said it could be dragged out to sea by Thanksgiving.
nyti.ms
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Hear me out here… a bit of TNT…
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Shabana Mahmood's Indefinite Leave To Remain Culture War
3 years - if you're earning £125k+
15 years - if you're e.g. a nurse, or a teacher
Labour's two tier system which rewards high earners and insults those who work just as hard but don't earn as much - really sad to see Labour fall
3 years - if you're earning £125k+
15 years - if you're e.g. a nurse, or a teacher
Labour's two tier system which rewards high earners and insults those who work just as hard but don't earn as much - really sad to see Labour fall
November 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Shabana Mahmood's Indefinite Leave To Remain Culture War
3 years - if you're earning £125k+
15 years - if you're e.g. a nurse, or a teacher
Labour's two tier system which rewards high earners and insults those who work just as hard but don't earn as much - really sad to see Labour fall
3 years - if you're earning £125k+
15 years - if you're e.g. a nurse, or a teacher
Labour's two tier system which rewards high earners and insults those who work just as hard but don't earn as much - really sad to see Labour fall
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Our entire social order is being overturned by the most pathetic men imaginable.
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Our entire social order is being overturned by the most pathetic men imaginable.
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Donald Trump is gunning for the BBC, and Farage is cheering him on. Want to know why? Follow the money…
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Donald Trump is gunning for the BBC, and Farage is cheering him on. Want to know why? Follow the money…
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This is important. Clive Lewis has said he'd stand down to make way for Andy Burnham. Nice to know that some of them still put the country ahead of their private ambitions. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour MP says he'd stand down for Andy Burnham Westminster return
The Greater Manchester Mayor has long been linked with a return to Westminster, and at Labour party conference repeatedly refused to answer if he hoped to be Prime Minister or Labour leader
www.mirror.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This is important. Clive Lewis has said he'd stand down to make way for Andy Burnham. Nice to know that some of them still put the country ahead of their private ambitions. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Trump vs The BBC.
Love or loathe the BBC, recent events have put the UK's journalistic sovereignty in peril.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCMn...
Love or loathe the BBC, recent events have put the UK's journalistic sovereignty in peril.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCMn...
Trump vs The BBC
YouTube video by Jonathan Pie
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Trump vs The BBC.
Love or loathe the BBC, recent events have put the UK's journalistic sovereignty in peril.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCMn...
Love or loathe the BBC, recent events have put the UK's journalistic sovereignty in peril.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCMn...
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Maybe running every single website on the internet through one single company's infrastructure was a mistake?
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Maybe running every single website on the internet through one single company's infrastructure was a mistake?
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Does he even own a suit?
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Does he even own a suit?