Paul Weir
@paulweir.bsky.social
Semi-retired, internationalist, EU fan, liberal, musician, journalist. I live in the UK and France.
What is really going on with the concerted right wing attack on the BBC. iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
Extra edition: The populist assault on the BBC
Johnson, Gibb and the Telegraph are trying to turn the BBC into GB News.
iandunt.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
What is really going on with the concerted right wing attack on the BBC. iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
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Even a big far-right vote couldn’t give the far-right total control, because the Dutch democracy promotes cooperation.
Here in the UK, just one-third of the vote could give Nigel Farage a huge majority of MPs.
Our democracy isn't fit for 21st-century politics. We need Proportional Representation.
Here in the UK, just one-third of the vote could give Nigel Farage a huge majority of MPs.
Our democracy isn't fit for 21st-century politics. We need Proportional Representation.
October 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Even a big far-right vote couldn’t give the far-right total control, because the Dutch democracy promotes cooperation.
Here in the UK, just one-third of the vote could give Nigel Farage a huge majority of MPs.
Our democracy isn't fit for 21st-century politics. We need Proportional Representation.
Here in the UK, just one-third of the vote could give Nigel Farage a huge majority of MPs.
Our democracy isn't fit for 21st-century politics. We need Proportional Representation.
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What's behind Nigel Farage's deregulation plans for corporations?
Follow the money 👀
He isn't a party leader. He's a CEO. And his investors have spoken.
Follow the money 👀
He isn't a party leader. He's a CEO. And his investors have spoken.
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
What's behind Nigel Farage's deregulation plans for corporations?
Follow the money 👀
He isn't a party leader. He's a CEO. And his investors have spoken.
Follow the money 👀
He isn't a party leader. He's a CEO. And his investors have spoken.
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⚠️ Higher prices, fewer opportunities, greater barriers, and an economy paying the price. A price that is ultimately paid by you.
Find out more about the Cost of Brexit using our tracker. All the facts. All the figures. All in one place...
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www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
Find out more about the Cost of Brexit using our tracker. All the facts. All the figures. All in one place...
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www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
The Cost of Brexit
Change Minds → Change Politics
www.bestforbritain.org
October 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
⚠️ Higher prices, fewer opportunities, greater barriers, and an economy paying the price. A price that is ultimately paid by you.
Find out more about the Cost of Brexit using our tracker. All the facts. All the figures. All in one place...
👇
www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
Find out more about the Cost of Brexit using our tracker. All the facts. All the figures. All in one place...
👇
www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
Brilliant take down of Farage! youtu.be/w839i-Yw4u4?...
Nigel Farage clashes with Democrat members over free speech
YouTube video by Guardian News
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September 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Brilliant take down of Farage! youtu.be/w839i-Yw4u4?...
"Free speech" as long as you don't criticise me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzl0...
"Free speech imposter" | Nigel Farage v US Congressman Jamie Raskin
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
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September 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"Free speech" as long as you don't criticise me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzl0...
I emailed my MP, asking them to join the debate on 2 Sept and speak out in support of scrapping FPTP for Mayoral elections. Use this tool by @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @compassoffice.bsky.social @openbritain.bsky.social to do the same actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
Email your MP about scrapping First Past The Post (FPTP) for Mayoral elections
On the 2nd of September, MPs will debate abolishing First Past the Post for Mayoral and PPC elections. Since the system was introduced, it has resulted in Mayors being elected on as little as 25% of t...
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August 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I emailed my MP, asking them to join the debate on 2 Sept and speak out in support of scrapping FPTP for Mayoral elections. Use this tool by @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @compassoffice.bsky.social @openbritain.bsky.social to do the same actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
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Ok so we’re 316 off 6k signatures. Anyone who has signed who hasn’t managed to get a second person to sign, try get someone to this weekend so we can crack 6k. Then we’ve 6 weeks to get 4k more. We can do it. We have to. Over platforming of one party must stop petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for cover...
petition.parliament.uk
August 9, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Ok so we’re 316 off 6k signatures. Anyone who has signed who hasn’t managed to get a second person to sign, try get someone to this weekend so we can crack 6k. Then we’ve 6 weeks to get 4k more. We can do it. We have to. Over platforming of one party must stop petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
So, in reality what this means is that in relative terms, people born overseas are less likely to be in jail than people born in the UK: immigrants are less likely to be criminals than indigenous Brits.
1 in 3 doctors were born overseas.
1 in 2 builders were born overseas.
1 in 6 nurses were born overseas.
1 in 4 transport workers were born overseas.
1 in 7 UK business founders were born overseas.
1 in 5 university academics were born overseas.
The UK would be screwed without them.
1 in 2 builders were born overseas.
1 in 6 nurses were born overseas.
1 in 4 transport workers were born overseas.
1 in 7 UK business founders were born overseas.
1 in 5 university academics were born overseas.
The UK would be screwed without them.
August 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
So, in reality what this means is that in relative terms, people born overseas are less likely to be in jail than people born in the UK: immigrants are less likely to be criminals than indigenous Brits.
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Thousands of Best for Britain’s supporters have made complaints to Sky News about their excessive coverage of Reform UK. 🚫
Be the next one - it takes less than two minutes: buff.ly/fFocxz4
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Take Action: Make a complaint to Sky News about excessive coverage of Reform UK
Change Minds → Change Politics
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July 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Thousands of Best for Britain’s supporters have made complaints to Sky News about their excessive coverage of Reform UK. 🚫
Be the next one - it takes less than two minutes: buff.ly/fFocxz4
🗞️ Read more here:
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When will Trump get it into his thick head, that every time he threatens new tariffs (EU 50% today) the US stock market goes down? Why can EVERYONE else see it, plain as day?
May 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
When will Trump get it into his thick head, that every time he threatens new tariffs (EU 50% today) the US stock market goes down? Why can EVERYONE else see it, plain as day?
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TANK vs TESLA
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
May 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Bit of an, “I ain’t reading all that” post. But if you get the chance, here are some of my thoughts on the #supremecourt ruling.
#LwiththeT #LGBTQ #WomensRights
#LwiththeT #LGBTQ #WomensRights
April 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Bit of an, “I ain’t reading all that” post. But if you get the chance, here are some of my thoughts on the #supremecourt ruling.
#LwiththeT #LGBTQ #WomensRights
#LwiththeT #LGBTQ #WomensRights
I have trans friends who used to be biological women, who now (post op) have beards and muscles. Are they obliged to use women's bathrooms and will they be welcomed in women only spaces? Or would it cause some distress? And do they now have an absolute right to compete in women's sports?
April 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I have trans friends who used to be biological women, who now (post op) have beards and muscles. Are they obliged to use women's bathrooms and will they be welcomed in women only spaces? Or would it cause some distress? And do they now have an absolute right to compete in women's sports?
This seems to be hurting the US more than its "trading partners".
April 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This seems to be hurting the US more than its "trading partners".
Tariffs are going well so far. I dread to think what it is doing to pensions in the USA.
April 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Tariffs are going well so far. I dread to think what it is doing to pensions in the USA.
"Liberation" Day. Trump is just making up fictional figures,so much so that he contradicts himself in the same sentence. "US has been victimised with 300% (etc) tariffs from other countries and now US is going to reciprocate." He can't stop himself from lying.This is going to cripple the US economy.
April 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"Liberation" Day. Trump is just making up fictional figures,so much so that he contradicts himself in the same sentence. "US has been victimised with 300% (etc) tariffs from other countries and now US is going to reciprocate." He can't stop himself from lying.This is going to cripple the US economy.
As Trump destroys the US economy, a breath of intelligence from the EU. youtu.be/g9sEDtxeLVA?...
Europe to Trump: Prepare for retaliation against your tariffs
YouTube video by CNN
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April 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
As Trump destroys the US economy, a breath of intelligence from the EU. youtu.be/g9sEDtxeLVA?...
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Ossoff: This was a huge a mistake
Ratcliffe: No
Ossoff: This is an embarrassment. We will get the full transcript of this chain and your testimony will be measured carefully against its content
Ratcliffe: No
Ossoff: This is an embarrassment. We will get the full transcript of this chain and your testimony will be measured carefully against its content
March 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ossoff: This was a huge a mistake
Ratcliffe: No
Ossoff: This is an embarrassment. We will get the full transcript of this chain and your testimony will be measured carefully against its content
Ratcliffe: No
Ossoff: This is an embarrassment. We will get the full transcript of this chain and your testimony will be measured carefully against its content
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Disgraceful response. They never take responsibility. Pete Hegseth put our national security at risk. He is completely unfit to lead.
Reporter: Can you share how your information about war plans was shared with a journalist?
Hegseth: So you are talking about a deceitful and highly discredited so-called journalist who has made a profession of peddling hoaxes
Hegseth: So you are talking about a deceitful and highly discredited so-called journalist who has made a profession of peddling hoaxes
March 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Disgraceful response. They never take responsibility. Pete Hegseth put our national security at risk. He is completely unfit to lead.
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Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
March 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
Trump's tariffs seem to be creating probably the greatest biggest economic boom in all of world history :-). It's been one success after another since the inauguration.
March 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Trump's tariffs seem to be creating probably the greatest biggest economic boom in all of world history :-). It's been one success after another since the inauguration.
Well done MAGA voters - you won the cold war...
March 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Well done MAGA voters - you won the cold war...
Disgusting! The U.S. joined Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and Hungary in opposing the resolution. WTF?
JUST IN:
The UN has adopted Ukraine’s resolution condemning Russian aggression and demanding the immediate withdrawal of Putin’s forces, marking the war’s third anniversary.
The U.S. joined Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and Hungary in opposing the resolution.
The UN has adopted Ukraine’s resolution condemning Russian aggression and demanding the immediate withdrawal of Putin’s forces, marking the war’s third anniversary.
The U.S. joined Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and Hungary in opposing the resolution.
February 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Disgusting! The U.S. joined Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and Hungary in opposing the resolution. WTF?
A better way of looking at the situation in Germany
February 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
A better way of looking at the situation in Germany