Politics Phil
@politicsphil.bsky.social
Rtd University Lecturer from the North East.
Centre left pragmatic socialist, committed rejoiner, with Liberal sympathies.
Likes : NUFC, music, walking, computers, and photography.
Loathes : Tories, Reform, bigots & extremists.
#FBPE
Centre left pragmatic socialist, committed rejoiner, with Liberal sympathies.
Likes : NUFC, music, walking, computers, and photography.
Loathes : Tories, Reform, bigots & extremists.
#FBPE
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"I just think there's no evidence that scrolling on a social media app changes who you vote for."
Nick Clegg - Meta’s former VP of Global Affairs - rejects the idea that social media directly influences voters.
@maitlis.bsky.social
Nick Clegg - Meta’s former VP of Global Affairs - rejects the idea that social media directly influences voters.
@maitlis.bsky.social
I hate and despise Clegg with more vigour than you can imagine.
His idiotic coalition with Cameron was a disaster for the UK.
It screwed the country, it screwed the Lib Dem party, and it ultimately led to Brexit.
The man is a toxic, two faced imbecile who can't be trusted in any way.
His idiotic coalition with Cameron was a disaster for the UK.
It screwed the country, it screwed the Lib Dem party, and it ultimately led to Brexit.
The man is a toxic, two faced imbecile who can't be trusted in any way.
I don't think Reform are trustworthy enough to build bridges with any organisation.
Their end will collapse.
Their end will collapse.
This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started
November 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I don't think Reform are trustworthy enough to build bridges with any organisation.
Their end will collapse.
Their end will collapse.
That is actually a very good rule.
Shame it won't be adopted by all the other parties.
Shame it won't be adopted by all the other parties.
Your Party members vote that those who hold public office in Parliament "cannot accept gifts, donation for exchange of services above a certain amount, or work second jobs"
November 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
That is actually a very good rule.
Shame it won't be adopted by all the other parties.
Shame it won't be adopted by all the other parties.
I have 3 UK political Christmas wishes :-
1) Sack Reeves and install a new chancellor who will be a bit more bold, and imaginative.
2) Sack Sweeting, and install a health secretary who will call a stop to NHS privatisation.
3) Make a pledge to start negotiating whatever is needed to rejoin the EU.
1) Sack Reeves and install a new chancellor who will be a bit more bold, and imaginative.
2) Sack Sweeting, and install a health secretary who will call a stop to NHS privatisation.
3) Make a pledge to start negotiating whatever is needed to rejoin the EU.
November 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I have 3 UK political Christmas wishes :-
1) Sack Reeves and install a new chancellor who will be a bit more bold, and imaginative.
2) Sack Sweeting, and install a health secretary who will call a stop to NHS privatisation.
3) Make a pledge to start negotiating whatever is needed to rejoin the EU.
1) Sack Reeves and install a new chancellor who will be a bit more bold, and imaginative.
2) Sack Sweeting, and install a health secretary who will call a stop to NHS privatisation.
3) Make a pledge to start negotiating whatever is needed to rejoin the EU.
Don't forget, everyone who signed the recent petition for an enquiry into Russian influence in our politics, there was one 5 years ago, that Johnson sat o whilst in No. 10
As Russian influence seems topical again. I'm reposting my original precis of the redacted Russia Report from 2020.
Regardless of rosette colour, politicians taking Russian money, espBoJo, betrayed an entire nation. Betrayed by gov't & failed by security forces.
#RussiaReport Source and TLDR 👇🏾
Regardless of rosette colour, politicians taking Russian money, espBoJo, betrayed an entire nation. Betrayed by gov't & failed by security forces.
#RussiaReport Source and TLDR 👇🏾
November 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Don't forget, everyone who signed the recent petition for an enquiry into Russian influence in our politics, there was one 5 years ago, that Johnson sat o whilst in No. 10
Ohhh dear.
Looks like Jeremy's organisation skills will have to be called out again.
Looks like Jeremy's organisation skills will have to be called out again.
Chaos has engulfed the first 24 hours of the inaugural 'Your Party' conference in Liverpool, with Zarah Sultana boycotting the first day of the event, Jeremy Corbyn facing "witch-hunt" allegations, and an entryism row
@siennarodgers.bsky.social & @tomscotson.bsky.social report from Merseyside
@siennarodgers.bsky.social & @tomscotson.bsky.social report from Merseyside
“End The Witch-hunt”: The First 24 Hours At The Chaotic ‘Your Party’ Conference
Chaos has engulfed the first 24 hours of the inaugural conference of ‘Your Party’, the new political party being founded by Jeremy Corbyn, Zarah Su...
www.politicshome.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Ohhh dear.
Looks like Jeremy's organisation skills will have to be called out again.
Looks like Jeremy's organisation skills will have to be called out again.
I get the feeling that Jeremy likes to pretend he is in charge.
In a grim world, this story is a necessary source of joy and laughter.
news.sky.com/story/jeremy...
news.sky.com/story/jeremy...
Jeremy Corbyn declines to call Zarah Sultana a friend as Your Party holds first conference
Ms Sultana had previously claimed she was being "sidelined" by a "sexist boys' club" within the fledgling party.
news.sky.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I get the feeling that Jeremy likes to pretend he is in charge.
"Star Columnist" is stretching things a bit.
I would go for "Untidy, lying, toe-rag"
I would go for "Untidy, lying, toe-rag"
Lying in politics is wrong and should never be rewarded, says newspaper which pays Boris Johnson £1 million a year to be its star columnist
November 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"Star Columnist" is stretching things a bit.
I would go for "Untidy, lying, toe-rag"
I would go for "Untidy, lying, toe-rag"
Those on the very left of socialism / communism have never been coordinated. They enjoy the struggle.
I've counted literature for eight different socialist/communist factions and parties at Your Party conference so far. Plus Zarah Sultana rally leaflets.
No leaflets for Your Party itself yet...
These were nearly all under one chair, at one event.
No leaflets for Your Party itself yet...
These were nearly all under one chair, at one event.
November 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Those on the very left of socialism / communism have never been coordinated. They enjoy the struggle.
So there you have it folks !
If you want empathy, sympathy, compassion, kindness or help, Don't Vote Tory.
If you want empathy, sympathy, compassion, kindness or help, Don't Vote Tory.
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
So there you have it folks !
If you want empathy, sympathy, compassion, kindness or help, Don't Vote Tory.
If you want empathy, sympathy, compassion, kindness or help, Don't Vote Tory.
I will summarise this article for you.
"If you want something screwing up, get Corbyn involved"
‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
"If you want something screwing up, get Corbyn involved"
‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles
Some say Jeremy Corbyn is too non-committal for project to work, while others blame Zarah Sultana’s combative nature
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I will summarise this article for you.
"If you want something screwing up, get Corbyn involved"
‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
"If you want something screwing up, get Corbyn involved"
‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
That Birmingham Mail clip is ten years old.
November 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
That Birmingham Mail clip is ten years old.
Absolutely.
I haven't been on there in over a year, probably nearer 2 years.
I haven't been on there in over a year, probably nearer 2 years.
Begs the question why is anyone, especially anyone in govt, still using that toxic platform?😡
Next time someone asks what's the matter with Musk's Twitter, show them this:
An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being cheered by an Irish passport holder (using an alias) to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being cheered by an Irish passport holder (using an alias) to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
November 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Absolutely.
I haven't been on there in over a year, probably nearer 2 years.
I haven't been on there in over a year, probably nearer 2 years.
Seeing claims that the BBC are not allowing journalists to repeat the line taken out of the Reeth lecture, to be given by Rutger Bregman.
He claimed that Trump was “the most openly corrupt president in American history”
It was removed without his consent.
He claimed that Trump was “the most openly corrupt president in American history”
It was removed without his consent.
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Seeing claims that the BBC are not allowing journalists to repeat the line taken out of the Reeth lecture, to be given by Rutger Bregman.
He claimed that Trump was “the most openly corrupt president in American history”
It was removed without his consent.
He claimed that Trump was “the most openly corrupt president in American history”
It was removed without his consent.
Yes indeed.
Our NHS system isn't perfect, but its light years better than the USA.
Our NHS system isn't perfect, but its light years better than the USA.
Canada here - hahaha. For years your Healthcare companies brainwashed your people into believing Canadian universal/ socialized medicine, UK socialized medicine was so bad and the US was the best - yeah con job. You pay more than we do in taxes for it and have to pay deductibles- and you wait
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Yes indeed.
Our NHS system isn't perfect, but its light years better than the USA.
Our NHS system isn't perfect, but its light years better than the USA.
Add to that, the atrocious performance of some Reform led councils is adding to the anti Farrage ammunition.
I just have this feeling that support for Reform and Nigel Farage is about to start decreasing. There are so many more questions about Nigel Farage's association with Russia and his past racism that have not been in the media or news until now. He is at last being scrutinised by our press and media.
November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Add to that, the atrocious performance of some Reform led councils is adding to the anti Farrage ammunition.
#Newsnight
Apparently Fartage is denying all the allegations which have been made against him recently (racist comments, bullying, etc) whilst he was at school.
Apparently Fartage is denying all the allegations which have been made against him recently (racist comments, bullying, etc) whilst he was at school.
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
#Newsnight
Apparently Fartage is denying all the allegations which have been made against him recently (racist comments, bullying, etc) whilst he was at school.
Apparently Fartage is denying all the allegations which have been made against him recently (racist comments, bullying, etc) whilst he was at school.
No smoke without fire .... ?
Three more school contemporaries who claim to have witnessed Nigel Farage’s alleged teenage racism have rejected the Reform UK leader’s suggestion that it was “banter”, describing it as targeted, persistent and nasty.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
No smoke without fire .... ?
Very good point Tom.
If we’re abolishing jury trials to save money, I do hope some thought has been given to the (quite complex) task of figuring out whether more trials by magistrates/judges would produce more convictions
If so, couldn’t the need more prison places could swallow the savings?
If so, couldn’t the need more prison places could swallow the savings?
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Very good point Tom.
Reposted by Politics Phil
🚨 Reform are crashing in the Polls - they’ve fallen to lowest polling level in more than 6 months, as they make headlines for all the wrong reasons
Source YouGov
But why isn’t this plastered all over MSM as it was every time they made any gains in the polls❓🤔
Need you ask🙄🤷🏼♂️
#MSMReformsBiggestFans
Source YouGov
But why isn’t this plastered all over MSM as it was every time they made any gains in the polls❓🤔
Need you ask🙄🤷🏼♂️
#MSMReformsBiggestFans
Reform UK fall’s to lowest poll rating since April
The scandal hit party is dropping in the polls...
leftfootforward.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🚨 Reform are crashing in the Polls - they’ve fallen to lowest polling level in more than 6 months, as they make headlines for all the wrong reasons
Source YouGov
But why isn’t this plastered all over MSM as it was every time they made any gains in the polls❓🤔
Need you ask🙄🤷🏼♂️
#MSMReformsBiggestFans
Source YouGov
But why isn’t this plastered all over MSM as it was every time they made any gains in the polls❓🤔
Need you ask🙄🤷🏼♂️
#MSMReformsBiggestFans
Ohh absolutely.
Never made a mistake in their history 😌
Never made a mistake in their history 😌
Nowt better than Crapita, top notch UK company, epitome of British capitalism 😉
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Ohh absolutely.
Never made a mistake in their history 😌
Never made a mistake in their history 😌
Yes, that could have been good 👍
I'm still sad we never got Chaos with Ed Miliband.
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Yes, that could have been good 👍
Yes, bullies never see themselves as a bully.
I suppose most racists don't see themselves as racist.
I suppose most racists don't see themselves as racist.
Farage mastered the art of fluffy racism at an early age and was so subtle that 100% of his victims never realised that he wasn’t being a nasty, toxic little racist fascist sh*t
That he was actually being a really nice, fun racist❗️🙄🙄
That he was actually being a really nice, fun racist❗️🙄🙄
Nigel Farage describes schoolboy racism claims as ‘banter in a playground’
The Reform UK leader was accused of making racist and antisemitic comments to classmates while at Dulwich College but said he never did so ‘with intent’
www.independent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Yes, bullies never see themselves as a bully.
I suppose most racists don't see themselves as racist.
I suppose most racists don't see themselves as racist.