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Councillor quits Reform for second time in two weeks and defects to Ben Habib's party.
"Brown previously resigned from Reform UK on November 28. However, she withdrew her resignation and was re-listed as a Reform UK councillor." 🤡 ~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Brown previously resigned from Reform UK on November 28. However, she withdrew her resignation and was re-listed as a Reform UK councillor." 🤡 ~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Doncaster Reform UK councillor quits party for second time in two weeks
Nicola Brown resigns over Reform UK decision to vote to borrow £57m to re-open Doncaster airport.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Councillor quits Reform for second time in two weeks and defects to Ben Habib's party.
"Brown previously resigned from Reform UK on November 28. However, she withdrew her resignation and was re-listed as a Reform UK councillor." 🤡 ~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Brown previously resigned from Reform UK on November 28. However, she withdrew her resignation and was re-listed as a Reform UK councillor." 🤡 ~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Confirming what we knew already - Boris Johnson was a disastrous Prime Minister who should never hold public office again!
#trevorphillips #BBClaurak #bbcbh #toriesGone520
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Confirming what we knew already - Boris Johnson was a disastrous Prime Minister who should never hold public office again!
#trevorphillips #BBClaurak #bbcbh #toriesGone520
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December 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Confirming what we knew already - Boris Johnson was a disastrous Prime Minister who should never hold public office again!
#trevorphillips #BBClaurak #bbcbh #toriesGone520
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Confirming what we knew already - Boris Johnson was a disastrous Prime Minister who should never hold public office again!
#trevorphillips #BBClaurak #bbcbh #toriesGone520
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Know what would have surprised me? If Farage wasn’t racist at school.
December 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Know what would have surprised me? If Farage wasn’t racist at school.
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My piece for The Guardian about why I am far more concerned about Reform's aversion to scrutiny than I am about them calling me a c***.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I don’t care if Reform calls me a bad word on WhatsApp. But the story behind its gaffe is far more worrying | Will Hayward
The leaked exchange shows how much the party dislikes scrutiny – which reveals a lot about its approach to governing, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
My piece for The Guardian about why I am far more concerned about Reform's aversion to scrutiny than I am about them calling me a c***.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is both really useful and a confirmation that the whole system is impossibly complex and maddening. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...
How To Get the Cheapest Train Tickets – Complete Buyer’s Guide
Podcast Episode · Green Signals · 03/12/2025 · Bonus · 24m
podcasts.apple.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This is both really useful and a confirmation that the whole system is impossibly complex and maddening. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...
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Reform UK went into Durham Council promising to find huge savings. They have managed to GROW the authority's deficit by over £11m *in the last two months*.
Grimes recommends “serious consideration” to increasing council tax “by the maximum 5%.” ~AA
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Grimes recommends “serious consideration” to increasing council tax “by the maximum 5%.” ~AA
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform cabinet backs £10mn cuts to start filling Durham’s growing black hole
Reform is now learning that running a big council is not as easy as it probably thought
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Reform UK went into Durham Council promising to find huge savings. They have managed to GROW the authority's deficit by over £11m *in the last two months*.
Grimes recommends “serious consideration” to increasing council tax “by the maximum 5%.” ~AA
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Grimes recommends “serious consideration” to increasing council tax “by the maximum 5%.” ~AA
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
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- A 100,000 drop in net migration costs us £7bn
- Scrapping the two-child benefit cap costs us £3bn
What gets more attention?
James O’Brien says 'we have become a ludicrous country'.
- Scrapping the two-child benefit cap costs us £3bn
What gets more attention?
James O’Brien says 'we have become a ludicrous country'.
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
- A 100,000 drop in net migration costs us £7bn
- Scrapping the two-child benefit cap costs us £3bn
What gets more attention?
James O’Brien says 'we have become a ludicrous country'.
- Scrapping the two-child benefit cap costs us £3bn
What gets more attention?
James O’Brien says 'we have become a ludicrous country'.
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Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
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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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Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
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Asked again and again whether he ever racially abused his fellow pupils, as 20 people at his old school have now said he did, Nigel Farage will only say that he never did so in a "hurtful way" or "with intent"
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Asked again and again whether he ever racially abused his fellow pupils, as 20 people at his old school have now said he did, Nigel Farage will only say that he never did so in a "hurtful way" or "with intent"
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Poor people are being abandoned by this country.
Brian Eno telling it straight
Brian Eno telling it straight
November 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Poor people are being abandoned by this country.
Brian Eno telling it straight
Brian Eno telling it straight
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Tax wealth not work
November 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Tax wealth not work
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Why the government and normal people are going broke (on Sky News just now)
November 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Why the government and normal people are going broke (on Sky News just now)
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BREAKING | Reform UK’s former leader in Wales Nathan Gill jailed over pro-Russia bribes
Reform UK’s former leader in Wales Nathan Gill jailed over pro-Russia bribes
www.independent.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
BREAKING | Reform UK’s former leader in Wales Nathan Gill jailed over pro-Russia bribes
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NEW: Reform UK’s former leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been jailed at the Old Bailey for 10 and a half years for taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia when he was an MEP. Full story 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform UK’s former Wales leader jailed for taking bribes for pro-Russia speeches
Police say Nathan Gill received at least £40,000 while he was an MEP from Oleg Voloshyn, an alleged Russian asset
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
NEW: Reform UK’s former leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been jailed at the Old Bailey for 10 and a half years for taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia when he was an MEP. Full story 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in jail for taking bribes as part of a pro-Russia influence campaign
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in jail for taking bribes as part of a pro-Russia influence campaign
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP
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'In a speech to a 2016 UKIP conference, Nathan Gill said of his relationship with party leader Nigel Farage that he was "one of his loyalist lieutenants, certainly in Wales".' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nathan Gill: How WhatsApp messages revealed ex-Reform politician's pro-Russian bribes
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has admitted bribery and will be sentenced on Friday.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
'In a speech to a 2016 UKIP conference, Nathan Gill said of his relationship with party leader Nigel Farage that he was "one of his loyalist lieutenants, certainly in Wales".' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Today the former head of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, will be sentenced for taking bribes from Russia. Needless to say, I hardly knew him, let alone the wife of the Russian he paid bribes to.
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Today the former head of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, will be sentenced for taking bribes from Russia. Needless to say, I hardly knew him, let alone the wife of the Russian he paid bribes to.
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Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
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BREAKING: The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been sentenced to ten and half years in prison for taking bribes to pump out Russian propaganda.
Gill was paid thousands to make pro-Russia speeches and TV interviews.
Gill was paid thousands to make pro-Russia speeches and TV interviews.
November 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
BREAKING: The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been sentenced to ten and half years in prison for taking bribes to pump out Russian propaganda.
Gill was paid thousands to make pro-Russia speeches and TV interviews.
Gill was paid thousands to make pro-Russia speeches and TV interviews.
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BREAKING: Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in prison after pleading guilty to eight charges of bribery from a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
BREAKING: Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in prison after pleading guilty to eight charges of bribery from a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
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Richard Tice told The Times in March he had “never met Nathan Gill”
Tice - "Please welcome to the stage, Nathan Gill."
searchlightmagazine.com/2025/10/refo...
Tice - "Please welcome to the stage, Nathan Gill."
searchlightmagazine.com/2025/10/refo...
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Richard Tice told The Times in March he had “never met Nathan Gill”
Tice - "Please welcome to the stage, Nathan Gill."
searchlightmagazine.com/2025/10/refo...
Tice - "Please welcome to the stage, Nathan Gill."
searchlightmagazine.com/2025/10/refo...
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Where’s Nigel? And why won’t he answer our questions?
Who introduced his good friend Nathan Gill to a Russian spy? 🧐
Cracking new film from @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social & @sheridanflynn.com for @thenerve.news
Who introduced his good friend Nathan Gill to a Russian spy? 🧐
Cracking new film from @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social & @sheridanflynn.com for @thenerve.news
November 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Where’s Nigel? And why won’t he answer our questions?
Who introduced his good friend Nathan Gill to a Russian spy? 🧐
Cracking new film from @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social & @sheridanflynn.com for @thenerve.news
Who introduced his good friend Nathan Gill to a Russian spy? 🧐
Cracking new film from @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social & @sheridanflynn.com for @thenerve.news