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Work in politics. Here to provide political and societal witticisms…or the closest equivalent I can manage. Mainly UK, European and US politics, although I’m an equal opportunities satirist.
Also an amateur - and slightly experimental - cook.
Also an amateur - and slightly experimental - cook.
Pinned
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Join Reform UK today at their Moscow, Dubai or Florida offices 👍🏻
* Are you a racist, rapist or paedophile looking to rebrand as a “political prisoner”?
* Thinking about strip mining UK public services and selling off the ashes?
Nige will oblige!
Join Reform UK today at their Moscow, Dubai or Florida offices 👍🏻
Being terrified of a man who looked a bit tired one morning might be the most ridiculous piece of Reform fuckwittery yet (and it’s a competitive field).
Up next, I saw a woman eating a sandwich and I just knew she was going to bite my face…
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/nad...
Up next, I saw a woman eating a sandwich and I just knew she was going to bite my face…
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/nad...
Nadhim Zahawi claims London 'not safe' - because he saw a tired man
Nadhim Zahawi has claimed that London is "not safe" because he saw a man who "looked like he hadn't slept."
www.thelondoneconomic.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Being terrified of a man who looked a bit tired one morning might be the most ridiculous piece of Reform fuckwittery yet (and it’s a competitive field).
Up next, I saw a woman eating a sandwich and I just knew she was going to bite my face…
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/nad...
Up next, I saw a woman eating a sandwich and I just knew she was going to bite my face…
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/nad...
Nice sentiment, but we most assuredly are still the Britain of the Brexit years, and are living with, and suffering from, the consequences of that catastrophic decision daily.
And true security is based on so much more than defence cooperation - it’s trust, shared prosperity, and a shared future.
And true security is based on so much more than defence cooperation - it’s trust, shared prosperity, and a shared future.
February 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Nice sentiment, but we most assuredly are still the Britain of the Brexit years, and are living with, and suffering from, the consequences of that catastrophic decision daily.
And true security is based on so much more than defence cooperation - it’s trust, shared prosperity, and a shared future.
And true security is based on so much more than defence cooperation - it’s trust, shared prosperity, and a shared future.
I’m sure they meant to say “Trump’s climate comments at odds with sanity and humanity”, just like his comments on pretty much everything else.
February 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
I’m sure they meant to say “Trump’s climate comments at odds with sanity and humanity”, just like his comments on pretty much everything else.
Pro tip: if you want to convince everyone that you aren’t modern day Nazis hellbent on stamping on democracy, rights and freedom in jackboots, maybe don’t have a spokesperson with the last name “Conquer”…
www.politico.eu/article/maga...
www.politico.eu/article/maga...
The MAGA-friendly European think tanks Trump wants to fund
The Heritage Foundation identified European groups for U.S. backing.
www.politico.eu
February 13, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Pro tip: if you want to convince everyone that you aren’t modern day Nazis hellbent on stamping on democracy, rights and freedom in jackboots, maybe don’t have a spokesperson with the last name “Conquer”…
www.politico.eu/article/maga...
www.politico.eu/article/maga...
A famous letter about rugby, but also reflections and wisdom that people in politics and wider society would do well to listen to as well.
February 13, 2026 at 7:42 AM
A famous letter about rugby, but also reflections and wisdom that people in politics and wider society would do well to listen to as well.
Possibly the most Scottish story ever.
And I hear tell that residents welcomed their new celestial overlord and looked forward to all the ills around them being cleansed through purifying fire.
And I hear tell that residents welcomed their new celestial overlord and looked forward to all the ills around them being cleansed through purifying fire.
February 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Possibly the most Scottish story ever.
And I hear tell that residents welcomed their new celestial overlord and looked forward to all the ills around them being cleansed through purifying fire.
And I hear tell that residents welcomed their new celestial overlord and looked forward to all the ills around them being cleansed through purifying fire.
Iran better make a deal or its nuclear sites will be obliterated forever, just like they were obliterated forever a few months ago…
February 12, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Iran better make a deal or its nuclear sites will be obliterated forever, just like they were obliterated forever a few months ago…
He isn’t seriously doing the “careful, that foreigner wants your cookie” thing, is he? Nah, surely, has to be a wind-up…
*double checks*
Holy fuck…
*double checks*
Holy fuck…
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:04 PM
He isn’t seriously doing the “careful, that foreigner wants your cookie” thing, is he? Nah, surely, has to be a wind-up…
*double checks*
Holy fuck…
*double checks*
Holy fuck…
For fuck’s sake, just say it - Brexit is a disaster and the UK should rejoin the EU, and that is official UK Government policy.
Stop being afraid of Farage and his fascist fuckwits and just do it!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Stop being afraid of Farage and his fascist fuckwits and just do it!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour can win political argument for closer EU ties, says Rachel Reeves
Chancellor says stronger alignment with Europe is ‘biggest prize’ for trade and economic growth
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
For fuck’s sake, just say it - Brexit is a disaster and the UK should rejoin the EU, and that is official UK Government policy.
Stop being afraid of Farage and his fascist fuckwits and just do it!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Stop being afraid of Farage and his fascist fuckwits and just do it!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This really is an absolutely disgraceful national scandal.
No doubt Nigel Farage will be along imminently to demand action, since there is no greater champion of both pensioners and of “looking after our own”…
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
No doubt Nigel Farage will be along imminently to demand action, since there is no greater champion of both pensioners and of “looking after our own”…
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
‘My kids buy me food’: civil service pensioners offered emergency loans as nearly 90,000 face delays
Government to lend up to £10,000 to worst-affected new retirees as minister admits there is ‘unacceptable’ backlog
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:42 AM
This really is an absolutely disgraceful national scandal.
No doubt Nigel Farage will be along imminently to demand action, since there is no greater champion of both pensioners and of “looking after our own”…
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
No doubt Nigel Farage will be along imminently to demand action, since there is no greater champion of both pensioners and of “looking after our own”…
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
Guns don’t kill people, people kill people - and those people are deranged, murderous psychopaths who absolutely shouldn’t, under any circumstances, have guns (most especially if they are also cult members).
This madness has to end one day.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This madness has to end one day.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
British Woman shot by dad in Texas after 'arguing about Donald Trump'
Lucy Harrison, 23, was alone in a bedroom at her father's home in Texas when she was shot dead.
www.bbc.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Guns don’t kill people, people kill people - and those people are deranged, murderous psychopaths who absolutely shouldn’t, under any circumstances, have guns (most especially if they are also cult members).
This madness has to end one day.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This madness has to end one day.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
An interesting little historical curiosity - some of the original proposed designs for the Union Flag (rejected, in most cases, by Scotland due to inferior position of the Scottish flag).
February 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
An interesting little historical curiosity - some of the original proposed designs for the Union Flag (rejected, in most cases, by Scotland due to inferior position of the Scottish flag).
So basically, the TL;DR for Reform policy is misery:
* Misery if you’re a migrant/non-white;
* Misery if you’re Muslim;
* Misery if you’re young/on minimum wage;
* Misery if you’re a woman;
* Misery if you’re disabled/a parent/a carer or otherwise need flexible working.
Vote Reform, be miserable.
* Misery if you’re a migrant/non-white;
* Misery if you’re Muslim;
* Misery if you’re young/on minimum wage;
* Misery if you’re a woman;
* Misery if you’re disabled/a parent/a carer or otherwise need flexible working.
Vote Reform, be miserable.
BREAKING: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
So basically, the TL;DR for Reform policy is misery:
* Misery if you’re a migrant/non-white;
* Misery if you’re Muslim;
* Misery if you’re young/on minimum wage;
* Misery if you’re a woman;
* Misery if you’re disabled/a parent/a carer or otherwise need flexible working.
Vote Reform, be miserable.
* Misery if you’re a migrant/non-white;
* Misery if you’re Muslim;
* Misery if you’re young/on minimum wage;
* Misery if you’re a woman;
* Misery if you’re disabled/a parent/a carer or otherwise need flexible working.
Vote Reform, be miserable.
Well they do say that in politics you need to get behind someone before you can stab them in the back…
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Well they do say that in politics you need to get behind someone before you can stab them in the back…
Nigel Farage tries to fix his Russia problem - by trying to pretend his views are different to what they actually are, and by duping his supporters.
www.politico.eu/article/nige...
www.politico.eu/article/nige...
Nigel Farage tries to fix his Russia problem
Reform UK is making efforts to shake off its foreign policy headaches, from Putin to Trump.
www.politico.eu
February 9, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Nigel Farage tries to fix his Russia problem - by trying to pretend his views are different to what they actually are, and by duping his supporters.
www.politico.eu/article/nige...
www.politico.eu/article/nige...
And I assume the response is “And are you paying for it?” in a lot of cases, and “No, fuck you” in the others.
France urges 29-year-olds to get on with having kids
France urges 29-year-olds to get on with having kids
www.thetimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:58 AM
And I assume the response is “And are you paying for it?” in a lot of cases, and “No, fuck you” in the others.
Should be Belmarsh rather than Marsh Farm he’s in. Would happily pay for that as a taxpayer.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/...
Andrew's swamp home riddle as it's claimed taxpayers are funding move
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has finally left Royal Lodge and is preparing to move into a new far more humble abode - but there are questions about how his lifestyle will be funded
www.mirror.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Should be Belmarsh rather than Marsh Farm he’s in. Would happily pay for that as a taxpayer.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/...
Warning: Voting Reform can seriously damage your wealth (and health).
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Zero net migration would shrink UK economy by 3.6%, says thinktank
Jump of £37bn in budget deficit by 2040 would force government to increase taxes, NIESR predicts
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Warning: Voting Reform can seriously damage your wealth (and health).
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Fun fact for the day: Jamaica are sending almost twice as many athletes to the Winter Olympics as Iceland, and Brazil are sending more than both combined.
Bonus fun fact: Europe thinks JD Vance is a cunt, and yes he was being loudly booed, despite the attempts to censor it.
Bonus fun fact: Europe thinks JD Vance is a cunt, and yes he was being loudly booed, despite the attempts to censor it.
February 7, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Fun fact for the day: Jamaica are sending almost twice as many athletes to the Winter Olympics as Iceland, and Brazil are sending more than both combined.
Bonus fun fact: Europe thinks JD Vance is a cunt, and yes he was being loudly booed, despite the attempts to censor it.
Bonus fun fact: Europe thinks JD Vance is a cunt, and yes he was being loudly booed, despite the attempts to censor it.
“Attention please - the train is now arriving at Cunt Central Station. Passengers are reminded that if they see any ICE agents, they are advised to tell them to go fuck themselves. Thank you”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump says he’ll free infrastructure funds for New York if Penn Station is renamed after him
Trump also demanded Dulles airport be given his name in exchange for funding NY-NJ tunnel and subway extension
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:52 PM
“Attention please - the train is now arriving at Cunt Central Station. Passengers are reminded that if they see any ICE agents, they are advised to tell them to go fuck themselves. Thank you”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Treason Felony Act 1848, Section 3
If any person whatsoever shall…put any force or constraint upon or in order to intimidate or overawe both Houses or either House of Parliament, or to move or stir any foreigner…to invade the United Kingdom…every person so offending shall be guilty of felony.
If any person whatsoever shall…put any force or constraint upon or in order to intimidate or overawe both Houses or either House of Parliament, or to move or stir any foreigner…to invade the United Kingdom…every person so offending shall be guilty of felony.
Remember the controversy when Obama was accused of intervening in UK politics? This is the current US government openly seeking to undermine liberal democracy in Europe.
February 6, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Treason Felony Act 1848, Section 3
If any person whatsoever shall…put any force or constraint upon or in order to intimidate or overawe both Houses or either House of Parliament, or to move or stir any foreigner…to invade the United Kingdom…every person so offending shall be guilty of felony.
If any person whatsoever shall…put any force or constraint upon or in order to intimidate or overawe both Houses or either House of Parliament, or to move or stir any foreigner…to invade the United Kingdom…every person so offending shall be guilty of felony.
The President is sick (in every sense).
February 6, 2026 at 7:53 AM
The President is sick (in every sense).
