Philip Taylor
@philipjtaylor.bsky.social
Commercial and Agricultural Property Solicitor. Companion of John Ruskin's Guild of St George.
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Journalists across the country are thanking Kemi Badenoch for this gift.
Kemi Badenoch: "We weren't the ones stuffing government with hypocrites and paedophile apologists"
February 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Journalists across the country are thanking Kemi Badenoch for this gift.
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Bizarre non-sequitur reply by Starmer.
Very fiery exchange between @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and Keir Starmer at #PMQs
February 11, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Bizarre non-sequitur reply by Starmer.
If you think you've seen it before you probably have:
February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
If you think you've seen it before you probably have:
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I knew there had to be a rational explanation!
"It was the curse of Professor Matt Goodwin to be more intelligent than the average political scientist."
"It was the curse of Professor Matt Goodwin to be more intelligent than the average political scientist."
Matt Goodwin’s road to Reform
unherd.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 PM
I knew there had to be a rational explanation!
"It was the curse of Professor Matt Goodwin to be more intelligent than the average political scientist."
"It was the curse of Professor Matt Goodwin to be more intelligent than the average political scientist."
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People Keir Starmer has hired, then fired for stuff he knew about when he hired them, a thread and a list:
1. Tulip Siddiq, given the economic crime brief, despite her aunt being PM of Bangladesh and mired in corruption allegations. Siddiq herself had faced questions over London properties.
1. Tulip Siddiq, given the economic crime brief, despite her aunt being PM of Bangladesh and mired in corruption allegations. Siddiq herself had faced questions over London properties.
February 11, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Mystery as Gloucestershire Reform UK councillor quits group
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
Mystery as Gloucestershire Reform UK councillor quits group
Stuart Graham who represents Mitcheldean at Shire Hall and Cinderford East at the Forest of Dean District Council will sit as an Independent
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Mystery as Gloucestershire Reform UK councillor quits group
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
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🚨Gorton and Denton by-election
Nigel Farage has called for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
Nigel Farage has called for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
🚨Gorton and Denton by-election
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
🚨Gorton and Denton by-election - JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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February 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM
🚨Gorton and Denton by-election
Nigel Farage has called for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
Nigel Farage has called for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
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Removing work from home, threatening to defund Welsh Universities.
Reform UK hate young people.
Reform UK hate young people.
February 11, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Removing work from home, threatening to defund Welsh Universities.
Reform UK hate young people.
Reform UK hate young people.
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The Prime Minister’s approval has dropped to -50. Badenoch is at -10 which makes this the biggest gap between her and the PM yet and biggest gap between Labour VI and PM approval. Davey ties Badenoch at -10 while Farage is also close at -13.
February 11, 2026 at 8:24 AM
The Prime Minister’s approval has dropped to -50. Badenoch is at -10 which makes this the biggest gap between her and the PM yet and biggest gap between Labour VI and PM approval. Davey ties Badenoch at -10 while Farage is also close at -13.
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 30% (=)
LAB: 23% (+2)
CON: 21% (+1)
LDM: 12% (-2)
GRN: 10% (=)
SNP: 2% (-1)
Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 6-10 Feb.
Changes w/ 31 Jan - 2 Feb.
RFM: 30% (=)
LAB: 23% (+2)
CON: 21% (+1)
LDM: 12% (-2)
GRN: 10% (=)
SNP: 2% (-1)
Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 6-10 Feb.
Changes w/ 31 Jan - 2 Feb.
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 30% (=)
LAB: 23% (+2)
CON: 21% (+1)
LDM: 12% (-2)
GRN: 10% (=)
SNP: 2% (-1)
Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 6-10 Feb.
Changes w/ 31 Jan - 2 Feb.
RFM: 30% (=)
LAB: 23% (+2)
CON: 21% (+1)
LDM: 12% (-2)
GRN: 10% (=)
SNP: 2% (-1)
Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 6-10 Feb.
Changes w/ 31 Jan - 2 Feb.
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Council boss calls for Reform UK to expel colleague
Leicestershire council leader calls for Reform UK expel colleague
Dan Harrison said a social media post supporting US immigration enforcers was the "final straw".
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Council boss calls for Reform UK to expel colleague
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President Donald Trump's administration ramped up its pressure on the U.S. judiciary, with the Justice Department saying it has asked federal prosecutors to supply it with the "most egregious examples" of judges impeding his agenda so Congress c...
TAT: [Suppressing Dissent | Undermining Democracy]
TAT: [Suppressing Dissent | Undermining Democracy]
Trump's DOJ seeks examples of 'egregious' judges for Congress to review
President Donald Trump's administration ramped up its pressure on the U.S. judiciary on Tuesday, with the Justice Department saying it has asked federal prosecutors to supply it with the "most egregious examples" of judges impeding his agenda so Congress could take action against them.
www.reuters.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
President Donald Trump's administration ramped up its pressure on the U.S. judiciary, with the Justice Department saying it has asked federal prosecutors to supply it with the "most egregious examples" of judges impeding his agenda so Congress c...
TAT: [Suppressing Dissent | Undermining Democracy]
TAT: [Suppressing Dissent | Undermining Democracy]
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Danny Finkelstein kindly summarises my view in his Times column: “Labour’s core voters are white-collar professionals, graduates under 40 who live in cities. Labour’s core voters are black and Muslim voters in cities all across England. Our core voters are the ones we’ve been neglecting”
February 11, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Danny Finkelstein kindly summarises my view in his Times column: “Labour’s core voters are white-collar professionals, graduates under 40 who live in cities. Labour’s core voters are black and Muslim voters in cities all across England. Our core voters are the ones we’ve been neglecting”
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Reform MPs Accused of Pandering to Putin After Skipping Russian Interference Debate
Reform MPs Accused of Pandering to Putin After Skipping Russian Interference Debate
Nigel Farage's party refused to attend the debate, called after more than 100,000 people signed a petition demanding a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics
bylinetimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Reform MPs Accused of Pandering to Putin After Skipping Russian Interference Debate
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The Hon Member for Palantir and Mandelson Central would not represent change.
February 11, 2026 at 7:35 AM
The Hon Member for Palantir and Mandelson Central would not represent change.
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One of the things that ought to change in any Number 10 shake up is this sort of thing. Whatever you think of whether he’s the right person for the job he’s dedicated his life to public service and no one (in any job!) deserves to be treated like this.
February 11, 2026 at 10:19 AM
One of the things that ought to change in any Number 10 shake up is this sort of thing. Whatever you think of whether he’s the right person for the job he’s dedicated his life to public service and no one (in any job!) deserves to be treated like this.
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I know you already guessed it but it is still shocking. Repealing the endangerment finding violates Us law but also breaches the US’ international obligations under the UNFCCC and in customary international law.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump to repeal Obama-era finding foundational to US climate rules
Climate groups vow to fight rollback of 2009 finding determining CO2 and other greenhouse gases harm health
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:24 AM
I know you already guessed it but it is still shocking. Repealing the endangerment finding violates Us law but also breaches the US’ international obligations under the UNFCCC and in customary international law.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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“My grandmother fled Germany, you would deport her!”
“My ancestors fled pogroms, you incite them on refugees.”
“My ancestors fled pogroms, you incite them on refugees.”
February 11, 2026 at 10:32 AM
“My grandmother fled Germany, you would deport her!”
“My ancestors fled pogroms, you incite them on refugees.”
“My ancestors fled pogroms, you incite them on refugees.”
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EXCL: Wes Streeting allies say he still wants to replace Starmer & is willing to stand against him as soon as after byelection. (Health sec says claim is “categorically untrue”)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Streeting still ready to challenge Starmer despite show of unity, allies say
Health secretary poised to make leadership bid after May local elections to pre-empt a potential challenge from rival Rayner, MPs close to him say
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:44 AM
EXCL: Wes Streeting allies say he still wants to replace Starmer & is willing to stand against him as soon as after byelection. (Health sec says claim is “categorically untrue”)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Very curious to see how No 10 can concoct an argument that someone stripped of the Labour whip less than a month after he was introduced to the House of Lords deserves to remain, for life, in the upper chamber.
It was obvious Matthew Doyle didn’t belong in the House of Lords. As I wrote just over a month ago app.prospectmagazine.co.uk/story/72007/...
The PM vowed to abolish the Lords. Why is he stuffing it with allies instead?
In Matthew Doyle, we are about to get another less than stellar peer. Now is the time for change
app.prospectmagazine.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Very curious to see how No 10 can concoct an argument that someone stripped of the Labour whip less than a month after he was introduced to the House of Lords deserves to remain, for life, in the upper chamber.
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Controversial plans to transform UK’s busiest railway station given green light trib.al/0Fmb9eo
Controversial plans to transform UK’s busiest railway station given green light
Campaigners warn proposals will ‘destroy’ conservation area, while Network Rail insists they ‘respect station’s unique heritage’
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February 11, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Controversial plans to transform UK’s busiest railway station given green light trib.al/0Fmb9eo
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Edward Luce | Why Maga loathes London ft.trib.al/niIodOq #FTEdit
Why Maga loathes London
Trump and his supporters see the UK capital as the symbol of a Europe facing ‘civilisational erasure’
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February 11, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Edward Luce | Why Maga loathes London ft.trib.al/niIodOq #FTEdit
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King urged to ‘answer what he knew’ about Andrew’s Epstein links and make brother testify in US trib.al/gbuZSvO
King urged to ‘answer what he knew’ about Andrew’s Epstein links and make him testify
The King said Buckingham Palace was ready to cooperate in the event of a police inquiry into Andrew’s links to Epstein
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February 11, 2026 at 11:13 AM
King urged to ‘answer what he knew’ about Andrew’s Epstein links and make brother testify in US trib.al/gbuZSvO
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Trump has previously said he had 'no idea' about Epstein's crimes
FBI doc says Trump told police 'everyone' knew about Epstein's behaviour
A newly uncovered document from the FBI suggests that Donald Trump told police about Jeffrey Epstein's behaviour in 2006.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Trump has previously said he had 'no idea' about Epstein's crimes
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BREAKING | Cold weather health alert issued ahead of freezing temperatures across UK
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Cold weather health alert issued for large parts of UK ahead of freezing temperatures
Weather to pose risk on vulnerable people as snow and ice predicted this week
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February 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM
BREAKING | Cold weather health alert issued ahead of freezing temperatures across UK
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