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Unebelievably, I am older than Nige Fartrage. I grew up with Alf Garnet, Love Thy Neighbour and Bernard Manning, on TV almost every night.
At no point then – or since – have I made "jokes" about gassing Jews or that black people are unworthy (or worse).
He was – and is – misogynist and racist.
At no point then – or since – have I made "jokes" about gassing Jews or that black people are unworthy (or worse).
He was – and is – misogynist and racist.
December 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Unebelievably, I am older than Nige Fartrage. I grew up with Alf Garnet, Love Thy Neighbour and Bernard Manning, on TV almost every night.
At no point then – or since – have I made "jokes" about gassing Jews or that black people are unworthy (or worse).
He was – and is – misogynist and racist.
At no point then – or since – have I made "jokes" about gassing Jews or that black people are unworthy (or worse).
He was – and is – misogynist and racist.
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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”Reform UK's barrister tried to scare us. Our advice to other news sites: don't play the bullies game." Martin Shipton from @nation.cymru on being bullied by Reform's lawyers: www.thenerve.news/p/reform-nat...
Reform UK’s barrister tried to scare us. Our advice to other news sites: don’t play the bully’s game
My news organisation, Nation.Cymru, was threatened with legal action over a story involving Nigel Farage’s party in the Senedd. Instead of hiring our own lawyer, we simply told them to go away, writes...
www.thenerve.news
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
”Reform UK's barrister tried to scare us. Our advice to other news sites: don't play the bullies game." Martin Shipton from @nation.cymru on being bullied by Reform's lawyers: www.thenerve.news/p/reform-nat...
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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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Two key differences, I think, have so far saved the UK from full-on MAGA madness: our relationship to religion and our regulation of guns. We should be fully prepared for the far right to start prodding both. ~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity
The Church of England is grappling with what to do about followers of the far-right figure embracing faith.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Two key differences, I think, have so far saved the UK from full-on MAGA madness: our relationship to religion and our regulation of guns. We should be fully prepared for the far right to start prodding both. ~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
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🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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"The problem isn’t that we have a deliberately biased BBC, it’s that we have a BBC that has been consciously reduced in its scope and bullied into dumbing down and retreating." @stephenkb.bsky.social's newsletter today
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
"The problem isn’t that we have a deliberately biased BBC, it’s that we have a BBC that has been consciously reduced in its scope and bullied into dumbing down and retreating." @stephenkb.bsky.social's newsletter today
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I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
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First the likes of Farage said we needed to leave the EU. Now they’re coming for the ECHR.
Paul Kohler MP: "It feels like Brexit déjà vu with the same hollow promises of taking back control, the same disregard for facts, the same blindness to consequence."
Paul Kohler MP: "It feels like Brexit déjà vu with the same hollow promises of taking back control, the same disregard for facts, the same blindness to consequence."
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
First the likes of Farage said we needed to leave the EU. Now they’re coming for the ECHR.
Paul Kohler MP: "It feels like Brexit déjà vu with the same hollow promises of taking back control, the same disregard for facts, the same blindness to consequence."
Paul Kohler MP: "It feels like Brexit déjà vu with the same hollow promises of taking back control, the same disregard for facts, the same blindness to consequence."
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Just came across the “bean soup theory” & feel resonance.
Someone shared a bean soup recipe online & people commented ‘I don’t like beans’ & ‘can I substitute the beans’.
It’s now become a byword for individualism & the self-centred internet. Not everything is about you.
Bean soup 🥣
Someone shared a bean soup recipe online & people commented ‘I don’t like beans’ & ‘can I substitute the beans’.
It’s now become a byword for individualism & the self-centred internet. Not everything is about you.
Bean soup 🥣
November 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Just came across the “bean soup theory” & feel resonance.
Someone shared a bean soup recipe online & people commented ‘I don’t like beans’ & ‘can I substitute the beans’.
It’s now become a byword for individualism & the self-centred internet. Not everything is about you.
Bean soup 🥣
Someone shared a bean soup recipe online & people commented ‘I don’t like beans’ & ‘can I substitute the beans’.
It’s now become a byword for individualism & the self-centred internet. Not everything is about you.
Bean soup 🥣
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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Just because I’m a dumbass doesn’t mean you’re right
October 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Just because I’m a dumbass doesn’t mean you’re right
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Letter sent to Nigel Farage by Patrick Sargent
Former Reform UK regional Chairman
He is surprised to find out that the limited company he joined:
• Has no democratic structure
• Is not a meritocracy
• Is a Farage vanity project
• Has no policies
• Is not a professional outfit
Former Reform UK regional Chairman
He is surprised to find out that the limited company he joined:
• Has no democratic structure
• Is not a meritocracy
• Is a Farage vanity project
• Has no policies
• Is not a professional outfit
October 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Letter sent to Nigel Farage by Patrick Sargent
Former Reform UK regional Chairman
He is surprised to find out that the limited company he joined:
• Has no democratic structure
• Is not a meritocracy
• Is a Farage vanity project
• Has no policies
• Is not a professional outfit
Former Reform UK regional Chairman
He is surprised to find out that the limited company he joined:
• Has no democratic structure
• Is not a meritocracy
• Is a Farage vanity project
• Has no policies
• Is not a professional outfit
Glad these people are organising. There's something so dystopian about the idea of ubiquitous AI-generated 'art' and Spotify are pushing us there. FWIW if you're thinking of ditching Spotify but aren't ready to ditch streaming music, Qobuz is pretty excellent.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app
Musicians have long criticized the streaming service’s paltry payouts, but a new wave of boycotts is emerging
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Glad these people are organising. There's something so dystopian about the idea of ubiquitous AI-generated 'art' and Spotify are pushing us there. FWIW if you're thinking of ditching Spotify but aren't ready to ditch streaming music, Qobuz is pretty excellent.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Do not ever forget that the problems this country still face are down to 14yrs of neglect from the Tories.
14yrs of lying in your face.
14yrs of law breaking and diverting public funds to rich donors.
14yrs of undermining decency and respect.
Need I go on? I could but surely you see who fckd us over
14yrs of lying in your face.
14yrs of law breaking and diverting public funds to rich donors.
14yrs of undermining decency and respect.
Need I go on? I could but surely you see who fckd us over
October 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Do not ever forget that the problems this country still face are down to 14yrs of neglect from the Tories.
14yrs of lying in your face.
14yrs of law breaking and diverting public funds to rich donors.
14yrs of undermining decency and respect.
Need I go on? I could but surely you see who fckd us over
14yrs of lying in your face.
14yrs of law breaking and diverting public funds to rich donors.
14yrs of undermining decency and respect.
Need I go on? I could but surely you see who fckd us over
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Fair play to Gary Neville for putting his head above the parapet, and saying it as it is. Takes proper courage, for someone of his profile to speak out knowing the kickback he’s going to get from the rightwing media, and the bigoted keyboard warriors.
Fair play to Gary Neville for putting his head above the parapet, and saying it as it is. Takes proper courage, for someone of his profile to speak out knowing the kickback he’s going to get from the rightwing media, and the bigoted keyboard warriors.
Sky Sports face boycott calls as Gary Neville explains why he took down a Union Jack flag - Fan Banter
Sky Sports face boycott and sack calls as Gary Neville explains in a LinkedIn post why he took down a Union Jack flag. The former footballer turned pundit for the broadcaster explained in a video why ...
fanbanter.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 10:52 AM
fanbanter.co.uk/sky-sports-f...
Fair play to Gary Neville for putting his head above the parapet, and saying it as it is. Takes proper courage, for someone of his profile to speak out knowing the kickback he’s going to get from the rightwing media, and the bigoted keyboard warriors.
Fair play to Gary Neville for putting his head above the parapet, and saying it as it is. Takes proper courage, for someone of his profile to speak out knowing the kickback he’s going to get from the rightwing media, and the bigoted keyboard warriors.
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Gary Neville blames #Brexit for its “devastating effect” on the country, and said the “messaging” of division is becoming “extremely dangerous”.
He says we must stop promoting “all these idiots that are out there spreading hate …and become a team again”
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
He says we must stop promoting “all these idiots that are out there spreading hate …and become a team again”
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Gary Neville says he took down union flag being ‘used in a negative fashion’
Footballer turned developer questions spate of flag raisings and says ‘we’re all being turned on each other’
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Gary Neville blames #Brexit for its “devastating effect” on the country, and said the “messaging” of division is becoming “extremely dangerous”.
He says we must stop promoting “all these idiots that are out there spreading hate …and become a team again”
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
He says we must stop promoting “all these idiots that are out there spreading hate …and become a team again”
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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After the attack on the Manchester synagogue, Gary Neville posted some thoughts on the flags being put up across the country by the far-right to mark their territory and intimidate minorities.
October 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
After the attack on the Manchester synagogue, Gary Neville posted some thoughts on the flags being put up across the country by the far-right to mark their territory and intimidate minorities.
On the one hand: Better late than never.
On the other hand: Good. Good. Good. Excellent. Not even a conversation. Very good.
On the other, other hand: If you disagree you can just fuck one whole, complete and entire way off.
On the other hand: Good. Good. Good. Excellent. Not even a conversation. Very good.
On the other, other hand: If you disagree you can just fuck one whole, complete and entire way off.
October 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
On the one hand: Better late than never.
On the other hand: Good. Good. Good. Excellent. Not even a conversation. Very good.
On the other, other hand: If you disagree you can just fuck one whole, complete and entire way off.
On the other hand: Good. Good. Good. Excellent. Not even a conversation. Very good.
On the other, other hand: If you disagree you can just fuck one whole, complete and entire way off.
Not my normal kind of post, but I was on a walk today and while commenting on how clear the view was we noticed an interesting-looking splotch in the distance. Turns out it was the Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank, 60km away to the South.
September 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Not my normal kind of post, but I was on a walk today and while commenting on how clear the view was we noticed an interesting-looking splotch in the distance. Turns out it was the Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank, 60km away to the South.