Mark Exton
@mexton.bsky.social
Retired in the UK after 30 years of teaching and school leadership overseas. Family bloke and Man Utd supporter. Now looking for a new political home after leaving the Labour Party.
This did make me chuckle...
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This did make me chuckle...
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The protestor was totally right to ask this question: is Charles Windsor-Mountbatten seeking a cover-up? It shoulld not be about Andrew's accommodation arrangements either but, rather, about justice for the victims of Epstein's trafficking.
The protestor was totally right to ask this question: is Charles Windsor-Mountbatten seeking a cover-up? It shoulld not be about Andrew's accommodation arrangements either but, rather, about justice for the victims of Epstein's trafficking.
King Charles heckled over Prince Andrew during cathedral visit
Protester asks whether monarch pressed police to ‘cover up’ for his brother as pressure grows on palace to take further action
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October 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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The protestor was totally right to ask this question: is Charles Windsor-Mountbatten seeking a cover-up? It shoulld not be about Andrew's accommodation arrangements either but, rather, about justice for the victims of Epstein's trafficking.
The protestor was totally right to ask this question: is Charles Windsor-Mountbatten seeking a cover-up? It shoulld not be about Andrew's accommodation arrangements either but, rather, about justice for the victims of Epstein's trafficking.
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Surprise,surprise...Charles Windsor-Mountbatten doesn't want Parliament to discuss this matter, and spineless Starmer kow-tows! They are all complicit in this self-serving cover-up!
Surprise,surprise...Charles Windsor-Mountbatten doesn't want Parliament to discuss this matter, and spineless Starmer kow-tows! They are all complicit in this self-serving cover-up!
October 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Surprise,surprise...Charles Windsor-Mountbatten doesn't want Parliament to discuss this matter, and spineless Starmer kow-tows! They are all complicit in this self-serving cover-up!
Surprise,surprise...Charles Windsor-Mountbatten doesn't want Parliament to discuss this matter, and spineless Starmer kow-tows! They are all complicit in this self-serving cover-up!
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I hope that Starmer and all the othe govt lackeys who criticised Birmingham Council and West Mids Police are reading this. Maccabi Tel Aviv have history with this shit: we don't want them here...and it's not antisemitism!
I hope that Starmer and all the othe govt lackeys who criticised Birmingham Council and West Mids Police are reading this. Maccabi Tel Aviv have history with this shit: we don't want them here...and it's not antisemitism!
Research reveals racist chants on rise in Israeli football – with Maccabi Tel Aviv the worst offenders
Kick It Out Israel found 367 instances in the 2024-25 season – of those, 118 were observed in stands containing Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters
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October 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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I hope that Starmer and all the othe govt lackeys who criticised Birmingham Council and West Mids Police are reading this. Maccabi Tel Aviv have history with this shit: we don't want them here...and it's not antisemitism!
I hope that Starmer and all the othe govt lackeys who criticised Birmingham Council and West Mids Police are reading this. Maccabi Tel Aviv have history with this shit: we don't want them here...and it's not antisemitism!
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OK, UK Govt, now let this go: it's intelligence-based, not antisemitic. PS, can you also be as transparent re. the proscription of Palestine Action please!
OK, UK Govt, now let this go: it's intelligence-based, not antisemitic. PS, can you also be as transparent re. the proscription of Palestine Action please!
Intelligence on ‘extreme’ Maccabi fans with history of violence led to Villa Park ban
Exclusive: West Midlands police were told supporters randomly attacked Muslims in Amsterdam last year
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October 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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OK, UK Govt, now let this go: it's intelligence-based, not antisemitic. PS, can you also be as transparent re. the proscription of Palestine Action please!
OK, UK Govt, now let this go: it's intelligence-based, not antisemitic. PS, can you also be as transparent re. the proscription of Palestine Action please!
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1. On the balance of probability it's more likely than not that Andrew Windsor has done what is alleged. Given this fact, what is the chance that Elizabeth Windsor wasn't aware of this when she funded the settlement with Virginia Guiffre?
1. On the balance of probability it's more likely than not that Andrew Windsor has done what is alleged. Given this fact, what is the chance that Elizabeth Windsor wasn't aware of this when she funded the settlement with Virginia Guiffre?
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’
In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours
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October 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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1. On the balance of probability it's more likely than not that Andrew Windsor has done what is alleged. Given this fact, what is the chance that Elizabeth Windsor wasn't aware of this when she funded the settlement with Virginia Guiffre?
1. On the balance of probability it's more likely than not that Andrew Windsor has done what is alleged. Given this fact, what is the chance that Elizabeth Windsor wasn't aware of this when she funded the settlement with Virginia Guiffre?
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1. How is it that we arrive at a situation where the govt is looking to override an independent safety assessment by WM Police - supported by data from European forces - and Birmingham City Council? It's target is hooliganism and violence: how is it antisemitic?
1. How is it that we arrive at a situation where the govt is looking to override an independent safety assessment by WM Police - supported by data from European forces - and Birmingham City Council? It's target is hooliganism and violence: how is it antisemitic?
Ministers locked in talks over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa tie
No 10 says discussions happening ‘at pace’ to resolve issue after decision by West Midlands police to issue ban
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October 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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1. How is it that we arrive at a situation where the govt is looking to override an independent safety assessment by WM Police - supported by data from European forces - and Birmingham City Council? It's target is hooliganism and violence: how is it antisemitic?
1. How is it that we arrive at a situation where the govt is looking to override an independent safety assessment by WM Police - supported by data from European forces - and Birmingham City Council? It's target is hooliganism and violence: how is it antisemitic?
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1. Dear people who shout at hotels and blame migrants for our problems, this is how the wealthy screw us over. Barrowman was the "ultimate beneficial owner of the company" and took £65,000,000 in profit while screwing the UK Govt during Covid!
1. Dear people who shout at hotels and blame migrants for our problems, this is how the wealthy screw us over. Barrowman was the "ultimate beneficial owner of the company" and took £65,000,000 in profit while screwing the UK Govt during Covid!
Will UK taxpayers get their £122m back from PPE Medpro?
The high court told the company linked to Michelle Mone to pay up over the supply of defective gowns, but there appears no clear route to reclaim the funds
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October 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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1. Dear people who shout at hotels and blame migrants for our problems, this is how the wealthy screw us over. Barrowman was the "ultimate beneficial owner of the company" and took £65,000,000 in profit while screwing the UK Govt during Covid!
1. Dear people who shout at hotels and blame migrants for our problems, this is how the wealthy screw us over. Barrowman was the "ultimate beneficial owner of the company" and took £65,000,000 in profit while screwing the UK Govt during Covid!
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I am ever so reminded of the child who doesn't win a prize at the school speech day, blaming it on biases, etc. If peace holds in Gaza maybe he'll get it next year...but I so hope not: he speaks and lives with such hate that it would only sully the Peace Prize.
I am ever so reminded of the child who doesn't win a prize at the school speech day, blaming it on biases, etc. If peace holds in Gaza maybe he'll get it next year...but I so hope not: he speaks and lives with such hate that it would only sully the Peace Prize.
White House slams Trump’s perceived Nobel peace prize snub as ‘politics over peace’
President has ‘heart of humanitarian’, spokesperson says after unsuccessful bid for prize amid Gaza ceasefire deal
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October 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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I am ever so reminded of the child who doesn't win a prize at the school speech day, blaming it on biases, etc. If peace holds in Gaza maybe he'll get it next year...but I so hope not: he speaks and lives with such hate that it would only sully the Peace Prize.
I am ever so reminded of the child who doesn't win a prize at the school speech day, blaming it on biases, etc. If peace holds in Gaza maybe he'll get it next year...but I so hope not: he speaks and lives with such hate that it would only sully the Peace Prize.
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Why should this already very wealthy and privileged family be exempted from so many of the laws of the UK? It's time this 'corruption by position' stopped...what blessed century are we in after all?
Why should this already very wealthy and privileged family be exempted from so many of the laws of the UK? It's time this 'corruption by position' stopped...what blessed century are we in after all?
Redirecting...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Why should this already very wealthy and privileged family be exempted from so many of the laws of the UK? It's time this 'corruption by position' stopped...what blessed century are we in after all?
Why should this already very wealthy and privileged family be exempted from so many of the laws of the UK? It's time this 'corruption by position' stopped...what blessed century are we in after all?
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What happened in Manchester last week was a tragedy but so is what's happening in Gaza, where the IDF is party to a genocide by the Israeli state. I don't like what Vylan said at Glastonbury but we need to protect free speech and protest!
What happened in Manchester last week was a tragedy but so is what's happening in Gaza, where the IDF is party to a genocide by the Israeli state. I don't like what Vylan said at Glastonbury but we need to protect free speech and protest!
MPs and Jewish leaders call for Bob Vylan’s Manchester gig to be cancelled
Letter says they are ‘deeply concerned’ about Manchester Academy concert after last week’s synagogue attack
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October 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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What happened in Manchester last week was a tragedy but so is what's happening in Gaza, where the IDF is party to a genocide by the Israeli state. I don't like what Vylan said at Glastonbury but we need to protect free speech and protest!
What happened in Manchester last week was a tragedy but so is what's happening in Gaza, where the IDF is party to a genocide by the Israeli state. I don't like what Vylan said at Glastonbury but we need to protect free speech and protest!
There is no place for antisemitism and I absolutely abhor what happened in Manchester yesterday but the Chief Rabbi lost me with his reference to "unjustified demonisation of Israel": the Israeli state is engaged in what the UN has termed a genocide!
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 AM
There is no place for antisemitism and I absolutely abhor what happened in Manchester yesterday but the Chief Rabbi lost me with his reference to "unjustified demonisation of Israel": the Israeli state is engaged in what the UN has termed a genocide!
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There should be just one item on the 'change agenda', to abolish the monarchy and establish a democratically elected head of state in the UK.
There should be just one item on the 'change agenda', to abolish the monarchy and establish a democratically elected head of state in the UK.
Prince William describes agenda of ‘change for the good’ when king
William tells interviewer Eugene Levy of hopes to do work ‘my son is proud of’ as well as sparing him press intrusion
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October 3, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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There should be just one item on the 'change agenda', to abolish the monarchy and establish a democratically elected head of state in the UK.
There should be just one item on the 'change agenda', to abolish the monarchy and establish a democratically elected head of state in the UK.
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Unbelievable! The company shows it's totally incapable of balancing profit with its social and environmental responsibilities. Time to take Thames Water back into public ownership...long term!
Unbelievable! The company shows it's totally incapable of balancing profit with its social and environmental responsibilities. Time to take Thames Water back into public ownership...long term!
Thames Water creditors ask for up to 15 years’ leniency from river pollution rules
Lenders say a ‘full return to legal, regulatory and environmental compliance’ under new rescue plan would not be completed until at least 2035-2040
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October 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Unbelievable! The company shows it's totally incapable of balancing profit with its social and environmental responsibilities. Time to take Thames Water back into public ownership...long term!
Unbelievable! The company shows it's totally incapable of balancing profit with its social and environmental responsibilities. Time to take Thames Water back into public ownership...long term!
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...
This is just horrible! If you want to increase the visibility of 'community payback' just create some 'Completed by offenders working in the community' signs.
This is just horrible! If you want to increase the visibility of 'community payback' just create some 'Completed by offenders working in the community' signs.
Ministers plan to allow naming and shaming of offenders completing community sentences
Exclusive: critics say the move, part of the sentencing bill for England and Wales, would bring shame upon families of offenders
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September 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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This is just horrible! If you want to increase the visibility of 'community payback' just create some 'Completed by offenders working in the community' signs.
This is just horrible! If you want to increase the visibility of 'community payback' just create some 'Completed by offenders working in the community' signs.
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Govt agencies need to give guidance on this...or it'll be a shitstorm when Trump pops his clogs!
Govt agencies need to give guidance on this...or it'll be a shitstorm when Trump pops his clogs!
Dozens of workers disciplined after Charlie Kirk shooting, from journalists to Jimmy Kimmel
Employers and officials are cracking down on comments considered ‘inappropriate’ after far-right activist was killed
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September 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Govt agencies need to give guidance on this...or it'll be a shitstorm when Trump pops his clogs!
Govt agencies need to give guidance on this...or it'll be a shitstorm when Trump pops his clogs!
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Govt agencies need to give guidance on this...or it'll be a shitstorm when Trump pops his clogs!
Govt agencies need to give guidance on this...or it'll be a shitstorm when Trump pops his clogs!
Dozens of workers disciplined after Charlie Kirk shooting, from journalists to Jimmy Kimmel
Employers and officials are cracking down on comments considered ‘inappropriate’ after far-right activist was killed
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September 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Govt agencies need to give guidance on this...or it'll be a shitstorm when Trump pops his clogs!
Govt agencies need to give guidance on this...or it'll be a shitstorm when Trump pops his clogs!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
In France they blame the govt and austerity but in pathetic little England (and the rest of the UK) people pin their frustration on migrants. FFS!
In France they blame the govt and austerity but in pathetic little England (and the rest of the UK) people pin their frustration on migrants. FFS!
Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands join protests
Disruption seen across country as PM Sébastien Lecornu urged to rethink budget cuts
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September 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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In France they blame the govt and austerity but in pathetic little England (and the rest of the UK) people pin their frustration on migrants. FFS!
In France they blame the govt and austerity but in pathetic little England (and the rest of the UK) people pin their frustration on migrants. FFS!
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How is this malicious, either literally or legally? It is not indecent or grossly offensive, contains no threat and is not knowingly false. Its aim is to question and educate! The UK's bending the knee to Trump is grossly offensive, however!
How is this malicious, either literally or legally? It is not indecent or grossly offensive, contains no threat and is not knowingly false. Its aim is to question and educate! The UK's bending the knee to Trump is grossly offensive, however!
Led By Donkeys attacks ‘Orwellian’ arrests after Trump Windsor projections
Exclusive: Campaign group says it was behind stunt that showed images of Trump and Epstein on castle tower
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September 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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How is this malicious, either literally or legally? It is not indecent or grossly offensive, contains no threat and is not knowingly false. Its aim is to question and educate! The UK's bending the knee to Trump is grossly offensive, however!
How is this malicious, either literally or legally? It is not indecent or grossly offensive, contains no threat and is not knowingly false. Its aim is to question and educate! The UK's bending the knee to Trump is grossly offensive, however!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
When will he call out the far right and stop pandering to Reform? When will he stand for what he is supposed to stand for? When will he lead, FFS?
When will he call out the far right and stop pandering to Reform? When will he stand for what he is supposed to stand for? When will he lead, FFS?
Britain will ‘never surrender flag’ to far-right protesters, Starmer says
PM condemns attacks against police, racist intimidation of minorities and use of flag to instil fear
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September 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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When will he call out the far right and stop pandering to Reform? When will he stand for what he is supposed to stand for? When will he lead, FFS?
When will he call out the far right and stop pandering to Reform? When will he stand for what he is supposed to stand for? When will he lead, FFS?
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What's the point, if a Labour Govt won't actually push to deliver on compensation in already existing schemes such as Windrush, infected blood and the PO debacle? No movement on servicemen exposed to radiation either. It's (un)just posturing!
What's the point, if a Labour Govt won't actually push to deliver on compensation in already existing schemes such as Windrush, infected blood and the PO debacle? No movement on servicemen exposed to radiation either. It's (un)just posturing!
Government considering compensation for victims of carer’s allowance scandal
Exclusive: Ministers have vowed to fix benefit after Guardian revealed thousands had been plunged into debt for accidentally breaking rules
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September 14, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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What's the point, if a Labour Govt won't actually push to deliver on compensation in already existing schemes such as Windrush, infected blood and the PO debacle? No movement on servicemen exposed to radiation either. It's (un)just posturing!
What's the point, if a Labour Govt won't actually push to deliver on compensation in already existing schemes such as Windrush, infected blood and the PO debacle? No movement on servicemen exposed to radiation either. It's (un)just posturing!
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Is that even a thing...plotting against yourself? Starmer is bringing himself down...it's totally on him!
Is that even a thing...plotting against yourself? Starmer is bringing himself down...it's totally on him!
Can Keir survive? Inside the plot to bring down the prime minister
With his government mired in scandal, an operation to dethrone Starmer is now under way
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September 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Is that even a thing...plotting against yourself? Starmer is bringing himself down...it's totally on him!
Is that even a thing...plotting against yourself? Starmer is bringing himself down...it's totally on him!
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So why is this govt still using X? Do they really think they can counter the poison there...or are they actually wanting the votes of those who trust and believe Musk?
So why is this govt still using X? Do they really think they can counter the poison there...or are they actually wanting the votes of those who trust and believe Musk?
Elon Musk addresses the ‘unite the kingdom’ march crowd via video link – UK politics live
Met Police believe 110,000 people attending rally, with one group in Whitehall throwing projectiles at officers
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September 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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So why is this govt still using X? Do they really think they can counter the poison there...or are they actually wanting the votes of those who trust and believe Musk?
So why is this govt still using X? Do they really think they can counter the poison there...or are they actually wanting the votes of those who trust and believe Musk?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Let's suppose we did need a strong political operator like Mandelson, that still doesn't excuse his appalling judgment re. Epstein, nor his failure to fully disclose. Starmer took the risk, and Starmer has to take the shit too!
Let's suppose we did need a strong political operator like Mandelson, that still doesn't excuse his appalling judgment re. Epstein, nor his failure to fully disclose. Starmer took the risk, and Starmer has to take the shit too!
UK needed ‘unconventional’ US ambassador when picking Mandelson, minister says
Douglas Alexander says he would not have been appointed if PM had known the depth of his links to Jeffrey Epstein
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September 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Let's suppose we did need a strong political operator like Mandelson, that still doesn't excuse his appalling judgment re. Epstein, nor his failure to fully disclose. Starmer took the risk, and Starmer has to take the shit too!
Let's suppose we did need a strong political operator like Mandelson, that still doesn't excuse his appalling judgment re. Epstein, nor his failure to fully disclose. Starmer took the risk, and Starmer has to take the shit too!