MaureenFFM
@maureenffm.bsky.social
Love Europe. Hate Brexit. Optimist. #FBPE
#Rejoin #StopTheCull #BanHunting #NotMyKing
#Rejoin #StopTheCull #BanHunting #NotMyKing
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It’s exactly this kind of dismal, prejudiced bollox from the Daily Mail that’s got us into the ruinous Brexit mess we’re in. What a moronic response to us rejoining Erasmus and all the benefits that brings. If they’re really worried about cost, they should push to cancel Brexit altogether.
December 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
It’s exactly this kind of dismal, prejudiced bollox from the Daily Mail that’s got us into the ruinous Brexit mess we’re in. What a moronic response to us rejoining Erasmus and all the benefits that brings. If they’re really worried about cost, they should push to cancel Brexit altogether.
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“Leave support is falling. That’s an opportunity the PM should seize before pro-Europe challengers for the Labour leadership do”
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A warning for Keir Starmer: Brexit is falling apart, but if you are not bold on Europe, your Labour rivals will be | Tom Baldwin
Leave support is falling. That’s an opportunity the PM should seize before pro-Europe challengers for the Labour leadership do, says Tom Baldwin, author of Keir Starmer, The Biography
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“Leave support is falling. That’s an opportunity the PM should seize before pro-Europe challengers for the Labour leadership do”
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Spoiler alert…
It wasn’t.
It isn’t.
They don’t.
It wasn’t.
It isn’t.
They don’t.
Trump: "It was a rigged election. It's gonna come out over the next couple months too, loud and clear. Because we have all the information."
December 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Spoiler alert…
It wasn’t.
It isn’t.
They don’t.
It wasn’t.
It isn’t.
They don’t.
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"Many people arrested after January 6 said the only reason they rioted was because of what Trump said," says Lewis Goodall.
“Yet, if you listen to all of this, the conclusion is that the sin of that day is a 10 second edit on a BBC programme"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
“Yet, if you listen to all of this, the conclusion is that the sin of that day is a 10 second edit on a BBC programme"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
Inside the BBC bias allegations | The News Agents
The News Agents, all of whom spent years working for the BBC, discuss the “existential moment” facing their former employer, with top-level resignations after allegations of systemic bias in its…
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
"Many people arrested after January 6 said the only reason they rioted was because of what Trump said," says Lewis Goodall.
“Yet, if you listen to all of this, the conclusion is that the sin of that day is a 10 second edit on a BBC programme"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
“Yet, if you listen to all of this, the conclusion is that the sin of that day is a 10 second edit on a BBC programme"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
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BBC has a case against Trump. WhiteHouse Chief Press Officer called the BBC ‘100% fake news.’ Which is defamatory and untrue.
Trump says he will sue BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion despite apology www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president told reporters on Air Force One that he will take legal action against the broadcaster and will call Sir Keir Starmer over the weekend.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
BBC has a case against Trump. WhiteHouse Chief Press Officer called the BBC ‘100% fake news.’ Which is defamatory and untrue.
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Trump:
"Putin might have violated Polish airspace accidentally."
"Charlie Kirk's unknown assassin was a member of the radical left."
"Putin might have violated Polish airspace accidentally."
"Charlie Kirk's unknown assassin was a member of the radical left."
September 12, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Trump:
"Putin might have violated Polish airspace accidentally."
"Charlie Kirk's unknown assassin was a member of the radical left."
"Putin might have violated Polish airspace accidentally."
"Charlie Kirk's unknown assassin was a member of the radical left."
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Patel at press conference boasting about all the brilliant work done by the FBI to find the suspect in only 33 hours.
The suspect's father turned him in.
The suspect's father turned him in.
September 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Patel at press conference boasting about all the brilliant work done by the FBI to find the suspect in only 33 hours.
The suspect's father turned him in.
The suspect's father turned him in.
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@cactuspens.bsky.social I bet you the story becomes how a nice boy like that from a respectable family was radicalised by tEh cOmMuNiSt LeFt.
September 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
@cactuspens.bsky.social I bet you the story becomes how a nice boy like that from a respectable family was radicalised by tEh cOmMuNiSt LeFt.
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Dutch broadcaster has said it will follow RTE and boycott next year’s Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete - statement. RTL Luxembourg sent statement to Guardian saying it would participate citing ESC code of conduct requires broadcaster to be apolitical
Eurovision : RTE, Ireland's national broadcaster, has said it will not take part on the song contest is Israel is part of the competition next year
www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
Ireland won't contest Eurovision if Israel takes part
RTÉ has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead."
www.rte.ie
September 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Dutch broadcaster has said it will follow RTE and boycott next year’s Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete - statement. RTL Luxembourg sent statement to Guardian saying it would participate citing ESC code of conduct requires broadcaster to be apolitical
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Nigel Farage faces fresh tax questions as he changes his story over luxury home
The Mirror can reveal that Reform Leader Nigel Farage changed his story twice over the purchase of his luxury Clacton pad, which saved him and his partner £44k in stamp duty
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
The Mirror can reveal that Reform Leader Nigel Farage changed his story twice over the purchase of his luxury Clacton pad, which saved him and his partner £44k in stamp duty
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Nigel Farage faces fresh tax questions as he changes his story over luxury home
The Mirror can reveal that Reform Leader Nigel Farage changed his story twice over the purchase of his luxury Clacton pad, which saved him and his partner £44k in stamp duty
www.mirror.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Nigel Farage faces fresh tax questions as he changes his story over luxury home
The Mirror can reveal that Reform Leader Nigel Farage changed his story twice over the purchase of his luxury Clacton pad, which saved him and his partner £44k in stamp duty
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
The Mirror can reveal that Reform Leader Nigel Farage changed his story twice over the purchase of his luxury Clacton pad, which saved him and his partner £44k in stamp duty
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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🚨Stephen Lennon is marching again in London this weekend. He insists he isn’t a racist, says it over and over, but the facts tell a different story. Here are five reasons why “Tommy Robinson” is a racist.
September 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🚨Stephen Lennon is marching again in London this weekend. He insists he isn’t a racist, says it over and over, but the facts tell a different story. Here are five reasons why “Tommy Robinson” is a racist.
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Netherlands joins Ireland in threatening to boycott Eurovision if Israel takes part
news.sky.com/story/nether...
news.sky.com/story/nether...
Netherlands joins Ireland in threatening to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel takes part
Dutch broadcasting officials said it was taking the stance because of the loss of lives in Gaza.
news.sky.com
September 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Netherlands joins Ireland in threatening to boycott Eurovision if Israel takes part
news.sky.com/story/nether...
news.sky.com/story/nether...
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Makes me fear that this is Trump's burning of the Reichstag - the excuse to fully militarize the state
Good to see Elon out there doing his best to calm things down in a moment like this
September 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Makes me fear that this is Trump's burning of the Reichstag - the excuse to fully militarize the state
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In my opinion the UK is wrong to say Israel not committing genocide in Gaza.
In my opinion Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
It meets the definition: "the crime of genocide occurs where there is specific intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group.”
In my opinion Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
It meets the definition: "the crime of genocide occurs where there is specific intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group.”
UK says Israel not comitting genocide in Gaza | The Jerusalem Post
The new ruling differs significantly from the government's previous position, which was that only courts can decide whether or not Israel is committing genocide.
www.jpost.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
In my opinion the UK is wrong to say Israel not committing genocide in Gaza.
In my opinion Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
It meets the definition: "the crime of genocide occurs where there is specific intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group.”
In my opinion Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
It meets the definition: "the crime of genocide occurs where there is specific intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group.”
The WSJ/Trump drawing of a female body is often referred to as being that of a woman. It’s not. It’s a young girl’s body. A child’s body.
September 9, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The WSJ/Trump drawing of a female body is often referred to as being that of a woman. It’s not. It’s a young girl’s body. A child’s body.
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What utter dickheads we are…
Rayner fought for workers: sick pay, maternity rights, protection from unfair dismissal
Farage and his MPs voted it down
Rayner gets binned over £40k in stamp duty
Farage dodges £44k, shrugs & strolls on
The mega wealthy win again.
Rayner fought for workers: sick pay, maternity rights, protection from unfair dismissal
Farage and his MPs voted it down
Rayner gets binned over £40k in stamp duty
Farage dodges £44k, shrugs & strolls on
The mega wealthy win again.
September 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
What utter dickheads we are…
Rayner fought for workers: sick pay, maternity rights, protection from unfair dismissal
Farage and his MPs voted it down
Rayner gets binned over £40k in stamp duty
Farage dodges £44k, shrugs & strolls on
The mega wealthy win again.
Rayner fought for workers: sick pay, maternity rights, protection from unfair dismissal
Farage and his MPs voted it down
Rayner gets binned over £40k in stamp duty
Farage dodges £44k, shrugs & strolls on
The mega wealthy win again.
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Corruption Inc
Boris Johnson traded PM contacts for global business deals.
Used publicly funded office to manage commercial deals.
Secret meetings with Palantir, handed NHS data.
Secret Dinners during COVID lockdown to secure refurbishment of his flat.
£200,000 from a hedge fund.
Boris Johnson traded PM contacts for global business deals.
Used publicly funded office to manage commercial deals.
Secret meetings with Palantir, handed NHS data.
Secret Dinners during COVID lockdown to secure refurbishment of his flat.
£200,000 from a hedge fund.
Revealed: how Boris Johnson traded PM contacts for global business deals
Exclusive: Leak exposes how former leader has used publicly subsidised office to manage commercial interests
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Corruption Inc
Boris Johnson traded PM contacts for global business deals.
Used publicly funded office to manage commercial deals.
Secret meetings with Palantir, handed NHS data.
Secret Dinners during COVID lockdown to secure refurbishment of his flat.
£200,000 from a hedge fund.
Boris Johnson traded PM contacts for global business deals.
Used publicly funded office to manage commercial deals.
Secret meetings with Palantir, handed NHS data.
Secret Dinners during COVID lockdown to secure refurbishment of his flat.
£200,000 from a hedge fund.
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Right wing media now lining up to tell Labour to scrap the Employment Rights Bill. Because it’s unthinkable to the rich and powerful that greater respect for their workforce could improve productivity and wellbeing. ‘We can’t afford to not be able to treat you like shit’ isn’t persuasive to me.
September 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Right wing media now lining up to tell Labour to scrap the Employment Rights Bill. Because it’s unthinkable to the rich and powerful that greater respect for their workforce could improve productivity and wellbeing. ‘We can’t afford to not be able to treat you like shit’ isn’t persuasive to me.
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The grift goes on.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Revealed: how Boris Johnson traded PM contacts for global business deals
Exclusive: Leak exposes how former leader has used publicly subsidised office to manage commercial interests
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The grift goes on.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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We may scoff at the shenanigans in the US or in Latin America but all you need in the UK to get away with corruption on a grand scale is a plummy accent and the confidence that comes from a private education.
EXCLUSIVE - Today the Guardian is publishing the Boris Files
A trove of leaked data from the office of Boris Johnson.
It reveals how Johnson is using the relationships forged in the UK’s highest elected office to facilitate his personal enrichment.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
A trove of leaked data from the office of Boris Johnson.
It reveals how Johnson is using the relationships forged in the UK’s highest elected office to facilitate his personal enrichment.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
What are the Boris Files and what do they reveal about former PM’s conduct?
Leaked material from Johnson’s private office raises serious questions relating to his time in No 10 and since he resigned
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:06 AM
We may scoff at the shenanigans in the US or in Latin America but all you need in the UK to get away with corruption on a grand scale is a plummy accent and the confidence that comes from a private education.
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I may have said it before, but my God, I hate that man.
Unable to visit my Alzheimer's ridden mother - telling my young children that we needed to abide by all the rules not just for ourselves but for our neighbours and friends too.
Meanwhile that arrogant tosser did what the fuck he wanted.
Unable to visit my Alzheimer's ridden mother - telling my young children that we needed to abide by all the rules not just for ourselves but for our neighbours and friends too.
Meanwhile that arrogant tosser did what the fuck he wanted.
“Unless we act we could see deaths in this country running at several thousand a day,” said Boris Johnson as he forced the nation into lockdown for the second time.
A day later he hosted a secret dinner for the Tory peer who funded a lavish refurbishment of his Downing Street flat
A day later he hosted a secret dinner for the Tory peer who funded a lavish refurbishment of his Downing Street flat
Boris Johnson had dinner in lockdown with peer funding flat refit, files suggest
Apparent meeting with David Brownlow is one of several potential further lockdown breaches revealed in Boris Files
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I may have said it before, but my God, I hate that man.
Unable to visit my Alzheimer's ridden mother - telling my young children that we needed to abide by all the rules not just for ourselves but for our neighbours and friends too.
Meanwhile that arrogant tosser did what the fuck he wanted.
Unable to visit my Alzheimer's ridden mother - telling my young children that we needed to abide by all the rules not just for ourselves but for our neighbours and friends too.
Meanwhile that arrogant tosser did what the fuck he wanted.
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Is it possible Boris Johnson is not only a liar, but a greedy,venal liar as well?
We wait with bated breaths
We wait with bated breaths
This feels like the biggest story from the Guardian's Boris leaks... he took £240k from a Venezuelan hedge fund after meeting Maduro. And having denied he was paid.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Boris Johnson was paid £240,000 after Maduro meeting, invoice shows
Johnson’s office sent invoice to hedge fund manager, which was paid, weeks after meeting Venezuelan leader last year
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Is it possible Boris Johnson is not only a liar, but a greedy,venal liar as well?
We wait with bated breaths
We wait with bated breaths
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Politico: "The Sun has seen evidence to [a US] committee submitted by Nigel Farage in which he suggests the White House should use “diplomacy and trade” in the free speech battle, which sounds like calling for Britain to be bullied into a law change."
Is Farage calling for sanctions AGAINST the UK?
Is Farage calling for sanctions AGAINST the UK?
September 3, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Politico: "The Sun has seen evidence to [a US] committee submitted by Nigel Farage in which he suggests the White House should use “diplomacy and trade” in the free speech battle, which sounds like calling for Britain to be bullied into a law change."
Is Farage calling for sanctions AGAINST the UK?
Is Farage calling for sanctions AGAINST the UK?
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You’d never think so from the news media, would you?
And how well do you think we’ll thrive if it falls much further?
And how well do you think we’ll thrive if it falls much further?
net immigration fell by more than half last year and the politics has gone in the complete opposite direction. It's not really about the numbers
September 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
You’d never think so from the news media, would you?
And how well do you think we’ll thrive if it falls much further?
And how well do you think we’ll thrive if it falls much further?
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With Farage set to tell US Congress that the UK has "lost its way" on free speech... and expected to cite Lucy Connolly as an example, here's a reminder of what actually happened.
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September 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
With Farage set to tell US Congress that the UK has "lost its way" on free speech... and expected to cite Lucy Connolly as an example, here's a reminder of what actually happened.
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