thepolyorchid
@thepolyorchid.bsky.social
LFC season ticket holder & dad to 2 beautiful girls. Bad guitarist. Soft spot for @altrinchamfc, #BillsMafia & #GoLeafs. @thefabians @humanists_uk. Woke isn’t a pejorative term. Not a fan of Tories, Elon Musk, Farage or sportswashing. Never kissed a Tory….
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NEW There's no overstating how significant the Nathan Gill case is. On Friday, the close associate of Nigel Farage was jailed for over 10 years for taking bribes ultimately from a friend of Putin. It's a complex, detail-heavy story that raises questions about Farage’s claim Gill was ‘one bad apple’🧵
November 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
NEW There's no overstating how significant the Nathan Gill case is. On Friday, the close associate of Nigel Farage was jailed for over 10 years for taking bribes ultimately from a friend of Putin. It's a complex, detail-heavy story that raises questions about Farage’s claim Gill was ‘one bad apple’🧵
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NEW: This is worth your time.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
November 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
NEW: This is worth your time.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
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I’d have thought nothing cuts more against our precious British values than selling out your country for Russian bribes…
And yet Reform, the right‑wing press, and all those self‑styled guardians of these values have nothing to say
…funny that.
And yet Reform, the right‑wing press, and all those self‑styled guardians of these values have nothing to say
…funny that.
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I’d have thought nothing cuts more against our precious British values than selling out your country for Russian bribes…
And yet Reform, the right‑wing press, and all those self‑styled guardians of these values have nothing to say
…funny that.
And yet Reform, the right‑wing press, and all those self‑styled guardians of these values have nothing to say
…funny that.
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Farage, getting his usual easy time on Sky, said
"You can never, ever guarantee 100% that everyone you meet in your life, you shake hands with in the pub, is a good person."
You didn't just 'shake hands in the pub' with Gill, you disingenuous traitor.
"You can never, ever guarantee 100% that everyone you meet in your life, you shake hands with in the pub, is a good person."
You didn't just 'shake hands in the pub' with Gill, you disingenuous traitor.
November 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Farage, getting his usual easy time on Sky, said
"You can never, ever guarantee 100% that everyone you meet in your life, you shake hands with in the pub, is a good person."
You didn't just 'shake hands in the pub' with Gill, you disingenuous traitor.
"You can never, ever guarantee 100% that everyone you meet in your life, you shake hands with in the pub, is a good person."
You didn't just 'shake hands in the pub' with Gill, you disingenuous traitor.
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the last 24 hours on X, summed up:
November 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
the last 24 hours on X, summed up:
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Sums up Reforms policies .... King Grifter Farage courts the rich and blames the immigrants. Racist policy dog whistle to their voter.
November 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Sums up Reforms policies .... King Grifter Farage courts the rich and blames the immigrants. Racist policy dog whistle to their voter.
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There’s no point in beating Labour if the end result is the election of a populist, nationalist, far-right government that will dismantle the UK’s democracy. A strategy of trusting Nigel Farage to do the right thing is about as grounded in realism as believing leaving NATO is how to beat Putin.
Zack Polanski tells the BBC it would be "very tempting" for him to stand in Keir Starmer's seat at the next general election
November 23, 2025 at 11:10 AM
There’s no point in beating Labour if the end result is the election of a populist, nationalist, far-right government that will dismantle the UK’s democracy. A strategy of trusting Nigel Farage to do the right thing is about as grounded in realism as believing leaving NATO is how to beat Putin.
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Very proud of former Reform MP, James McMurdock. Who better to stand up for women and girls than a man sent to prison for repeatedly kicking his girlfriend?
November 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Very proud of former Reform MP, James McMurdock. Who better to stand up for women and girls than a man sent to prison for repeatedly kicking his girlfriend?
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A spokesperson insisted that "there is no primary evidence. It’s one person’s word against another".
Well, 20 people actually. Reform UK is good with numbers, isn't it?
But why hide behind a "spokesman"? If they're all lying why not defend yourself?
Hello? Nigel...?
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Well, 20 people actually. Reform UK is good with numbers, isn't it?
But why hide behind a "spokesman"? If they're all lying why not defend yourself?
Hello? Nigel...?
share.google/tSUts3XqwEMS...
Twenty people allege he has a racist past. He denies it. Who’s telling the truth about Farage’s schooldays?
Reform UK’s leader refuses to answer questions about his abusive behaviour, claiming there’s ‘no evidence’. We talk to victims and witnesses
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November 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
A spokesperson insisted that "there is no primary evidence. It’s one person’s word against another".
Well, 20 people actually. Reform UK is good with numbers, isn't it?
But why hide behind a "spokesman"? If they're all lying why not defend yourself?
Hello? Nigel...?
share.google/tSUts3XqwEMS...
Well, 20 people actually. Reform UK is good with numbers, isn't it?
But why hide behind a "spokesman"? If they're all lying why not defend yourself?
Hello? Nigel...?
share.google/tSUts3XqwEMS...
Everybody disgusted by Mahmoud and her racist policy, please respond……
Government has today published its consultation into "earned settlement", the forward alone contains a hot mess of misrepresentation of the current system by the Home Secretary. I would strongly urge anyone affected by the current system to respond.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
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November 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Everybody disgusted by Mahmoud and her racist policy, please respond……
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I am currently, because I know how to enjoy a Saturday morning, writing some guidance for people on filling this consultation in. As I do several things are highly apparent. Before I go through them though I don't want this to put people off of filling it in. It is important to do so nonetheless. 1/
Government has today published its consultation into "earned settlement", the forward alone contains a hot mess of misrepresentation of the current system by the Home Secretary. I would strongly urge anyone affected by the current system to respond.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
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November 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I am currently, because I know how to enjoy a Saturday morning, writing some guidance for people on filling this consultation in. As I do several things are highly apparent. Before I go through them though I don't want this to put people off of filling it in. It is important to do so nonetheless. 1/
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If you are U.K. based and angered by Shabana Mahmood's latest efforts to make migrants lives even more difficult (and I know some of you will be), please do take the time to submit a response to the Home Office consultation.
Dan's advice below is excellent as a guide on how to respond.
Dan's advice below is excellent as a guide on how to respond.
I am currently, because I know how to enjoy a Saturday morning, writing some guidance for people on filling this consultation in. As I do several things are highly apparent. Before I go through them though I don't want this to put people off of filling it in. It is important to do so nonetheless. 1/
Government has today published its consultation into "earned settlement", the forward alone contains a hot mess of misrepresentation of the current system by the Home Secretary. I would strongly urge anyone affected by the current system to respond.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
November 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
If you are U.K. based and angered by Shabana Mahmood's latest efforts to make migrants lives even more difficult (and I know some of you will be), please do take the time to submit a response to the Home Office consultation.
Dan's advice below is excellent as a guide on how to respond.
Dan's advice below is excellent as a guide on how to respond.
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Those who are pursuing increasingly racialised politics lecture the rest of us about how we are out of touch.
All the time, it is they who have fundamentally misread the public.
Yes, people want managed migration. No, they do not want the country torn apart by aggressive nationalism.
All the time, it is they who have fundamentally misread the public.
Yes, people want managed migration. No, they do not want the country torn apart by aggressive nationalism.
Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
November 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Those who are pursuing increasingly racialised politics lecture the rest of us about how we are out of touch.
All the time, it is they who have fundamentally misread the public.
Yes, people want managed migration. No, they do not want the country torn apart by aggressive nationalism.
All the time, it is they who have fundamentally misread the public.
Yes, people want managed migration. No, they do not want the country torn apart by aggressive nationalism.
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I mean it's not complicated. Twenty people who were there have confirmed that Nigel Farage said all of these things.
He's the only one denying it, which means just one thing. He is a liar
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He's the only one denying it, which means just one thing. He is a liar
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Twenty people allege he has a racist past. He denies it. Who’s telling the truth about Farage’s schooldays?
Reform UK’s leader refuses to answer questions about his abusive behaviour, claiming there’s ‘no evidence’. We talk to victims and witnesses
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I mean it's not complicated. Twenty people who were there have confirmed that Nigel Farage said all of these things.
He's the only one denying it, which means just one thing. He is a liar
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He's the only one denying it, which means just one thing. He is a liar
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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When you are a hard core capitalist, but you won't say no to socialist subsidies.
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
When you are a hard core capitalist, but you won't say no to socialist subsidies.
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Also hilarious, for want of a better word, that British ‘patriots’ are amplifying & funding foreign actors who live in unsafe countries & have never been near Britain slagging off Britain. Good old Elon.
I see a lot of Paidchecks on X didn’t realize that a whole lot of people on social media lie about their location to grift off the naïveté of the rage-addled American right.
Turns out this problem is real and it’s a thing those of us who worked on “disinformation” pointed out.
Turns out this problem is real and it’s a thing those of us who worked on “disinformation” pointed out.
November 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Also hilarious, for want of a better word, that British ‘patriots’ are amplifying & funding foreign actors who live in unsafe countries & have never been near Britain slagging off Britain. Good old Elon.
I’ve seen a number of people talking about a lack of belief or fight in the team at the mo, understandably given all that’s happened to them.
What truly saddens me is the lack of belief or any fight at all from a v.significant minority of people claiming to be reds on social media! It’s staggering.
What truly saddens me is the lack of belief or any fight at all from a v.significant minority of people claiming to be reds on social media! It’s staggering.
November 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I’ve seen a number of people talking about a lack of belief or fight in the team at the mo, understandably given all that’s happened to them.
What truly saddens me is the lack of belief or any fight at all from a v.significant minority of people claiming to be reds on social media! It’s staggering.
What truly saddens me is the lack of belief or any fight at all from a v.significant minority of people claiming to be reds on social media! It’s staggering.
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Boris Johnson didn't apologise to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, even when she told him in person the lasting impact his comments about her had on her detention in Iran, her husband tells the BBC
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Boris Johnson didn't apologise to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, even when she told him in person the lasting impact his comments about her had on her detention in Iran, her husband tells the BBC
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Been driving for a couple hours. Just got online. Lemme see if I understand. US has been pushing a Ukraine plan for a few days. After some pushback, US Secy of State reveals that in fact it's a Russian plan that was presented to the US. Helluva a misunderstanding.
November 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Been driving for a couple hours. Just got online. Lemme see if I understand. US has been pushing a Ukraine plan for a few days. After some pushback, US Secy of State reveals that in fact it's a Russian plan that was presented to the US. Helluva a misunderstanding.
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Demand a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Demand a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Reform behaving and reacting as if Gill is the end of the story. Very much isn't, though, is it.
November 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Reform behaving and reacting as if Gill is the end of the story. Very much isn't, though, is it.
🎶”An unforeseen future nestled somewhere in time.
Unsuspecting victims no warnings, no signs.
Judgment day the second coming arrives.
Before you see the light you must die.”🎶
Unsuspecting victims no warnings, no signs.
Judgment day the second coming arrives.
Before you see the light you must die.”🎶
November 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🎶”An unforeseen future nestled somewhere in time.
Unsuspecting victims no warnings, no signs.
Judgment day the second coming arrives.
Before you see the light you must die.”🎶
Unsuspecting victims no warnings, no signs.
Judgment day the second coming arrives.
Before you see the light you must die.”🎶
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This vile man, who has sexually assaulted over 20 women and an unknown (so far) number of girls, *never* had control over himself.
November 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This vile man, who has sexually assaulted over 20 women and an unknown (so far) number of girls, *never* had control over himself.