Mike
@mikem51.bsky.social
Retired International Education Consultant,keen photographer, loves travel, dining out and the odd drink or two. #FBPE
You Gov today shows 82% believe our media is not trustworthy anymore. It’s time that government regulation ensured that deliberate misinformation and overt bias was made illegal in media claiming to be news sources.
February 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
You Gov today shows 82% believe our media is not trustworthy anymore. It’s time that government regulation ensured that deliberate misinformation and overt bias was made illegal in media claiming to be news sources.
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I’m not a Starmer fan but this by Sarwar and Reform propagandist Mason is just political nonsense.
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
I’m not a Starmer fan but this by Sarwar and Reform propagandist Mason is just political nonsense.
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The way Chris pincher has been basically been erased from boris downfall is really instructive in Westminster culture and how these people get away with it
I see we're back to "Johnson resigned because of a party" and not because he employed a known sex pest, lied about what he knew, and more than half his cabinet resigned as a result.
Madeley. FFS.
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The way Chris pincher has been basically been erased from boris downfall is really instructive in Westminster culture and how these people get away with it
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The right-wing media dominates the UK. Never before have they had so much coverage & power. The BBC is lost, (at the present time). The owners want Starmer/Labour out, to be replaced by a Trump type figure who will run the UK for their benefit, like in the US. Democracy is under attack in the UK..
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
The right-wing media dominates the UK. Never before have they had so much coverage & power. The BBC is lost, (at the present time). The owners want Starmer/Labour out, to be replaced by a Trump type figure who will run the UK for their benefit, like in the US. Democracy is under attack in the UK..
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Steve Bannon boasted that he was advising and co-ordinating a far right movement with the likes of Farage.
Epstein was the hub, whilst connecting, billionaires, intelligence agencies and politicians such as Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg.
#epsteinfiles
Epstein was the hub, whilst connecting, billionaires, intelligence agencies and politicians such as Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg.
#epsteinfiles
February 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Steve Bannon boasted that he was advising and co-ordinating a far right movement with the likes of Farage.
Epstein was the hub, whilst connecting, billionaires, intelligence agencies and politicians such as Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg.
#epsteinfiles
Epstein was the hub, whilst connecting, billionaires, intelligence agencies and politicians such as Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg.
#epsteinfiles
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I’ve long said this, but Labour MUST use its majority to strengthen Ofcom, remove political interference from the BBC, and put very tight controls on foreign ownership of our media into law. It’s imperative for the survival of our democracy. Farage is being boosted by overseas interests.
Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich | Heather Stewart
Labour must protect democracy and learn lessons from Jeffrey Epstein’s efforts to influence government policy
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM
I’ve long said this, but Labour MUST use its majority to strengthen Ofcom, remove political interference from the BBC, and put very tight controls on foreign ownership of our media into law. It’s imperative for the survival of our democracy. Farage is being boosted by overseas interests.
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One highly suspects that senior members of the RF knew much more about Andrew MW's dealings with Epstein than they are saying. More Royal secrets being swept under the carpet. It's all about preserving the Royal Brand at all costs.
#Epstein
#Epstein
Interesting breaking news, William and his wife have known much more about Andrew's relationship with Epstein for a long time. They hoped it wouldn't become public knowledge. As Starmer's being hounded for something he didn't know, presume the media will ask William to step down🤔
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
One highly suspects that senior members of the RF knew much more about Andrew MW's dealings with Epstein than they are saying. More Royal secrets being swept under the carpet. It's all about preserving the Royal Brand at all costs.
#Epstein
#Epstein
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A reminder.
If you are hating on Starmer, you are falling for the far right/ left media destabilisation that brought you Brexit and in the US, Trump.
A reminder.
If you are hating on Starmer, you are falling for the far right/ left media destabilisation that brought you Brexit and in the US, Trump.
February 9, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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A reminder.
If you are hating on Starmer, you are falling for the far right/ left media destabilisation that brought you Brexit and in the US, Trump.
A reminder.
If you are hating on Starmer, you are falling for the far right/ left media destabilisation that brought you Brexit and in the US, Trump.
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A reminder to the media and others trying to claim this Government and Starmer are worse than anything they've ever seen, a Government which has only been in power for 19 months. Here's a handly list of the scandals we had to endure from the Tories between 2011-2024.
February 8, 2026 at 1:28 PM
A reminder to the media and others trying to claim this Government and Starmer are worse than anything they've ever seen, a Government which has only been in power for 19 months. Here's a handly list of the scandals we had to endure from the Tories between 2011-2024.
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"The economic cost of Brexit is no longer theoretical. It’s measurable, compounding – and devastating. Britain’s fastest-growing, most productive businesses before Brexit became the most damaged afterwards. Brexit punished the very companies that powered growth."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
The economic cost of Brexit has just been laid bare – and it’s devastating
A decade on, the economic cost of Brexit has just been laid bare – and it’s devastating. Here's what the figures say.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:23 AM
"The economic cost of Brexit is no longer theoretical. It’s measurable, compounding – and devastating. Britain’s fastest-growing, most productive businesses before Brexit became the most damaged afterwards. Brexit punished the very companies that powered growth."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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More good news.
This looks like it will be announced shortly.
Britain wins access to €90B EU loan for Ukraine. UK defence companies can now bid for military contracts to arm Kyiv.
Germany and Netherlands pushed the deal through. France tried to block it.
This looks like it will be announced shortly.
Britain wins access to €90B EU loan for Ukraine. UK defence companies can now bid for military contracts to arm Kyiv.
Germany and Netherlands pushed the deal through. France tried to block it.
Interest rates down, inflation down, wages up, gilts rates down, highest employment rise. FTSE at all time high, productivity rising, immigration halved, hospital waiting lists falling, appointments up, nhs investment at a high.
Why risk all this and for who?
Mad!
Why risk all this and for who?
Mad!
February 9, 2026 at 8:24 AM
More good news.
This looks like it will be announced shortly.
Britain wins access to €90B EU loan for Ukraine. UK defence companies can now bid for military contracts to arm Kyiv.
Germany and Netherlands pushed the deal through. France tried to block it.
This looks like it will be announced shortly.
Britain wins access to €90B EU loan for Ukraine. UK defence companies can now bid for military contracts to arm Kyiv.
Germany and Netherlands pushed the deal through. France tried to block it.
Rigby of Sky News has constantly written online articles to get rid of Starmer. No honest journalism just unabated bias trying to make herself the story as Sky becomes more like Fox News everyday. Both Sky and BBC invite known Corbyn acolytes as typical Labour MPs is deliberate misinformation.
February 9, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Rigby of Sky News has constantly written online articles to get rid of Starmer. No honest journalism just unabated bias trying to make herself the story as Sky becomes more like Fox News everyday. Both Sky and BBC invite known Corbyn acolytes as typical Labour MPs is deliberate misinformation.
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“The more Trump dominates the global agenda, the better Europe looks and the harder it becomes for Farage to argue that his brand of politics would make Britain safer, richer or more secure”
Well yes. The longest - FFS, wake up! - call to British voters ever…
app.independent.co.uk/2026/02/08/2...
Well yes. The longest - FFS, wake up! - call to British voters ever…
app.independent.co.uk/2026/02/08/2...
February 9, 2026 at 7:19 AM
“The more Trump dominates the global agenda, the better Europe looks and the harder it becomes for Farage to argue that his brand of politics would make Britain safer, richer or more secure”
Well yes. The longest - FFS, wake up! - call to British voters ever…
app.independent.co.uk/2026/02/08/2...
Well yes. The longest - FFS, wake up! - call to British voters ever…
app.independent.co.uk/2026/02/08/2...
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Something magnificent about Kemi Badenoch's self-confidence, and her claim that the Mandelson affair is entirely down to her asking questions at PMQs. Like a toddler who thinks their plastic steering wheel is controlling the car.
February 9, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Something magnificent about Kemi Badenoch's self-confidence, and her claim that the Mandelson affair is entirely down to her asking questions at PMQs. Like a toddler who thinks their plastic steering wheel is controlling the car.
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The Super Bowl was a stark reminder of the Two Americas. Bad Bunny provided an uplifting halftime set with a message of unity and hope, the first to be performed completely in Spanish.
Racist Grandpa then put out a message on Truth Social which said “nobody understands a word this guy is saying”.
Racist Grandpa then put out a message on Truth Social which said “nobody understands a word this guy is saying”.
February 9, 2026 at 8:27 AM
The Super Bowl was a stark reminder of the Two Americas. Bad Bunny provided an uplifting halftime set with a message of unity and hope, the first to be performed completely in Spanish.
Racist Grandpa then put out a message on Truth Social which said “nobody understands a word this guy is saying”.
Racist Grandpa then put out a message on Truth Social which said “nobody understands a word this guy is saying”.
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An important test for the authorities responsible for policing our electoral law.
Well done to excellent local journalism from @manchestermill.bsky.social for breaking this story. 👏
Well done to excellent local journalism from @manchestermill.bsky.social for breaking this story. 👏
EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK just broke electoral law in Gorton and Denton.
The party confirmed they sent out campaign materials without proper party imprint, something it insists was a mistake.
The party confirmed they sent out campaign materials without proper party imprint, something it insists was a mistake.
February 8, 2026 at 9:39 AM
An important test for the authorities responsible for policing our electoral law.
Well done to excellent local journalism from @manchestermill.bsky.social for breaking this story. 👏
Well done to excellent local journalism from @manchestermill.bsky.social for breaking this story. 👏
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As a country, we should be determined to get justice for the victims of Epstein, even if that means further damaging the Royal Family and other institutions. Time to do a Poland and open up a full investigation.
February 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
As a country, we should be determined to get justice for the victims of Epstein, even if that means further damaging the Royal Family and other institutions. Time to do a Poland and open up a full investigation.
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The first Palantir contract was signed off at a secret meeting with Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings.
Peter Thiel warns the Antichrist and apocalypse are linked to the ‘end of modernity’ currently happening—and cites Greta Thunberg as a driving example
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
*Not satire.
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
*Not satire.
Peter Thiel warns the Antichrist and apocalypse are linked to the ‘end of modernity’ currently happening—and cites Greta Thunberg as a driving example | Fortune
The Gen Z Swedish climate activist is a legionnaire of the Antichrist, Thiel claims, a “Luddite” who wants to halt technological progress in its tracks.
fortune.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:36 AM
The first Palantir contract was signed off at a secret meeting with Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings.
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I hope this clears up any confusion.
February 8, 2026 at 12:52 PM
I hope this clears up any confusion.
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It is #Farage (who IS mentioned in the #EpsteinFiles) we should all be calling out, not #Starmer (who is NOT mentioned in the #EpsteinFiles).
"I might disagree with Mandelson on his politics, but he's a very intelligent man and would be good choice for ambassador".
Nigel Farage, Dec 2024
Nigel Farage condemns Sir Keir Starmer calling his appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador a "grave error of judgement".
5th Feb 2026
Nigel Farage, Dec 2024
Nigel Farage condemns Sir Keir Starmer calling his appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador a "grave error of judgement".
5th Feb 2026
February 8, 2026 at 1:11 PM
It is #Farage (who IS mentioned in the #EpsteinFiles) we should all be calling out, not #Starmer (who is NOT mentioned in the #EpsteinFiles).
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It turns out you can't run a council on anti-wokeness alone.
Perhaps DT realised that councils need money to function - though many in Reform cling to a delusion that they can maintain services & reduce council tax (while quietly increasing it).
Don't let these idiots into real political power.
Perhaps DT realised that councils need money to function - though many in Reform cling to a delusion that they can maintain services & reduce council tax (while quietly increasing it).
Don't let these idiots into real political power.
February 8, 2026 at 1:15 PM
It turns out you can't run a council on anti-wokeness alone.
Perhaps DT realised that councils need money to function - though many in Reform cling to a delusion that they can maintain services & reduce council tax (while quietly increasing it).
Don't let these idiots into real political power.
Perhaps DT realised that councils need money to function - though many in Reform cling to a delusion that they can maintain services & reduce council tax (while quietly increasing it).
Don't let these idiots into real political power.
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While there is justified outrage about Mandelson, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor &others, the relentless media focus on Keir Starmer (who was NOT mentioned in any Epstein file) is overdone.
By contrast, no focus on Farage who WAS mentioned (and who, BTW, applauded the appointment of Mandelson)…
By contrast, no focus on Farage who WAS mentioned (and who, BTW, applauded the appointment of Mandelson)…
February 8, 2026 at 9:39 AM
While there is justified outrage about Mandelson, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor &others, the relentless media focus on Keir Starmer (who was NOT mentioned in any Epstein file) is overdone.
By contrast, no focus on Farage who WAS mentioned (and who, BTW, applauded the appointment of Mandelson)…
By contrast, no focus on Farage who WAS mentioned (and who, BTW, applauded the appointment of Mandelson)…
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In 2021, the Express reported that the Tory Govt's Hawk replacement decision was due by year end.
Tory dither and delay means the decision wasn't made and was left to Labour to sort out.
The 2026 article misses out that - but does quote the Tory shadow minister blaming Labour for the delay...🤔
Tory dither and delay means the decision wasn't made and was left to Labour to sort out.
The 2026 article misses out that - but does quote the Tory shadow minister blaming Labour for the delay...🤔
February 8, 2026 at 11:43 AM
In 2021, the Express reported that the Tory Govt's Hawk replacement decision was due by year end.
Tory dither and delay means the decision wasn't made and was left to Labour to sort out.
The 2026 article misses out that - but does quote the Tory shadow minister blaming Labour for the delay...🤔
Tory dither and delay means the decision wasn't made and was left to Labour to sort out.
The 2026 article misses out that - but does quote the Tory shadow minister blaming Labour for the delay...🤔