Tom Rennie
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Podcast Episode · Week In The Tackle · 11/11/2025 · 56m
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Manchester City are back, baby!
On @WeekInTheTackle we’re also tackling how ten pin bowling can stop the long throw.
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On @WeekInTheTackle we’re also tackling how ten pin bowling can stop the long throw.
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BBC News should dump the rolling news. They should do 4 hour long news broadcasts per day, and that should be protected by a licence fee. It should also be run by completely apolitical people. Don’t chase ratings. Don’t treat it like the transfer window. Protect the news website. That’s it.
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
BBC News should dump the rolling news. They should do 4 hour long news broadcasts per day, and that should be protected by a licence fee. It should also be run by completely apolitical people. Don’t chase ratings. Don’t treat it like the transfer window. Protect the news website. That’s it.
Political journalists in the UK have worked themselves into a frenzy this week. Again. They’re all sports and showbiz reporters now. Minute by minute breathless hysteria. No discussion of policy, no nuance, no serious debate. Just daily transfer window updates. We’re all being let down.
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Political journalists in the UK have worked themselves into a frenzy this week. Again. They’re all sports and showbiz reporters now. Minute by minute breathless hysteria. No discussion of policy, no nuance, no serious debate. Just daily transfer window updates. We’re all being let down.
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Three years ago, after the Martin Bashir scandal, BBC boss Tim Davie tried to prevent future crises by appointing two “external editorial experts” to scrutinise BBC journalism. Oddly, both came from PR rather than journalism.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Three years ago, after the Martin Bashir scandal, BBC boss Tim Davie tried to prevent future crises by appointing two “external editorial experts” to scrutinise BBC journalism. Oddly, both came from PR rather than journalism.
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“That was in February of 1937.”
James O’Brien reveals that it’s not the first time the BBC has been accused of political bias…
James O’Brien reveals that it’s not the first time the BBC has been accused of political bias…
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“That was in February of 1937.”
James O’Brien reveals that it’s not the first time the BBC has been accused of political bias…
James O’Brien reveals that it’s not the first time the BBC has been accused of political bias…
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Farage has dropped out of BBC film following BBC row.
Good.
Access journalism is client journalism. The BBC should make a film about Reform whether or not Farage chooses to ‘sit down’ with Laura Kuensberg.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Good.
Access journalism is client journalism. The BBC should make a film about Reform whether or not Farage chooses to ‘sit down’ with Laura Kuensberg.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform UK pulls out of BBC film amid Trump speech edit row
Internal party memo says ‘trust has been lost’ as US president reiterates threat of legal action against corporation
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Farage has dropped out of BBC film following BBC row.
Good.
Access journalism is client journalism. The BBC should make a film about Reform whether or not Farage chooses to ‘sit down’ with Laura Kuensberg.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Good.
Access journalism is client journalism. The BBC should make a film about Reform whether or not Farage chooses to ‘sit down’ with Laura Kuensberg.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Michael Prescott, author of the BBC/Trump dossier, is not a neutral voice...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Michael Prescott, author of the BBC/Trump dossier, is not a neutral voice...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
So we did a full week of ‘get the BBC’, now we can get back to the daily ‘get Starmer’. The man never stood a chance, even if he was any good.
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
So we did a full week of ‘get the BBC’, now we can get back to the daily ‘get Starmer’. The man never stood a chance, even if he was any good.
Was the political media always hysterical? Was there a time when it was measured and thoughtful, or was it always like this? All of them are constantly at ten. Never any nuance, just polls, wedge issues & gotchas. News cycle after news cycle it’s pure hysteria.
November 11, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Was the political media always hysterical? Was there a time when it was measured and thoughtful, or was it always like this? All of them are constantly at ten. Never any nuance, just polls, wedge issues & gotchas. News cycle after news cycle it’s pure hysteria.
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MPs and BBC staff call for Robbie Gibb to leave broadcaster’s board
MPs and BBC staff call for Robbie Gibb to leave broadcaster’s board
Boris Johnson’s appointee is accused of pushing claims of institutional bias at the corporation after shock resignations
MPs and BBC staff members have called for Robbie Gibb to be removed from the corporation’s board as outgoing director general Tim Davie hit out at the “weaponisation” of criticisms of the broadcaster.
In an online meeting with Davie, staff questioned the position of Gibb, Theresa May’s former communications chief who was appointed during Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
MPs and BBC staff call for Robbie Gibb to leave broadcaster’s board
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John Le Carre was right about the British establishment and how the alumni of the best schools will sell out their own country for status and money and in particular a desperate desire for American attention
November 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
John Le Carre was right about the British establishment and how the alumni of the best schools will sell out their own country for status and money and in particular a desperate desire for American attention
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If we're talking about bias, why do BBC politics programmes, from Politics Live to the Laura Kuennsberg Show, still always begin with a look at the newspaper front pages, which are overwhelmingly biased in one direction. Helps frame the entire news agenda and debate in their favour
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If we're talking about bias, why do BBC politics programmes, from Politics Live to the Laura Kuennsberg Show, still always begin with a look at the newspaper front pages, which are overwhelmingly biased in one direction. Helps frame the entire news agenda and debate in their favour
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If that case is winnable, and there is good reason to believe it is, the BBC should fight it.
With his threat of a $1bn lawsuit against BBC, Trump’s assault on the media goes global
With his threat of a $1bn lawsuit against BBC, Trump’s assault on the media goes global
US president’s latest media target comes from across the pond as he continues to scrutinize coverage he does not like
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 AM
If that case is winnable, and there is good reason to believe it is, the BBC should fight it.
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Trump is incredibly unpopular here! including amongst Tory voters. What are they doing?
Conservative Shadow Culture Secretary Nigel Huddleston tells GB News that the BBC should "grovel" to Trump.
Amazing how many British 'patriots' are spending their time telling our national broadcaster to prostrate itself before a hostile foreign leader
Amazing how many British 'patriots' are spending their time telling our national broadcaster to prostrate itself before a hostile foreign leader
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Trump is incredibly unpopular here! including amongst Tory voters. What are they doing?
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“Fearless journalism is what terrifies politicians, and it must not be cowed."
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
'If the BBC backs down to Trump, it doesn’t deserve to survive’ | The News Agents
What’s the next move for the BBC, after Donald Trump’s threat to sue the broadcaster for a billion dollars – and why what it decides will influence much more than its own future.
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
“Fearless journalism is what terrifies politicians, and it must not be cowed."
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
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EXCLUSIVE: My @bylinetimes.bsky.social investigation reveals: 'memo' which sparked President Donald Trump to threaten a $1bn lawsuit against BBC was written by lobbyist at firm paid by pro-Trump tech giants and Trump donors bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
EXCLUSIVE: My @bylinetimes.bsky.social investigation reveals: 'memo' which sparked President Donald Trump to threaten a $1bn lawsuit against BBC was written by lobbyist at firm paid by pro-Trump tech giants and Trump donors bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
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My story on GB News in this month's print edition of @bylinetimes.bsky.social is now online:
GB News’ new show broadcast live from the US features non-stop praise for Donald Trump – with the channel’s co-owner begging ‘MAGA’ politicians to save the UK
GB News’ new show broadcast live from the US features non-stop praise for Donald Trump – with the channel’s co-owner begging ‘MAGA’ politicians to save the UK
GB News Calls For Trump's America to 'Save Britain’
GB News’ new show broadcast live from the US features non-stop praise for Donald Trump – with the channel’s co-owner begging ‘MAGA’ politicians to save the UK, reports Josiah Mortimer
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November 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
My story on GB News in this month's print edition of @bylinetimes.bsky.social is now online:
GB News’ new show broadcast live from the US features non-stop praise for Donald Trump – with the channel’s co-owner begging ‘MAGA’ politicians to save the UK
GB News’ new show broadcast live from the US features non-stop praise for Donald Trump – with the channel’s co-owner begging ‘MAGA’ politicians to save the UK
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Prescott also thinks there should be more push alerts about migrants! Nobody should be taking this list of far-right grievances seriously. It's just one guy's opinion
Institutional capture of the BBC: Michael Prescott former political editor of the Murdoch Sunday Times - so you can guess his politics - alleges the following. All the current far right obsessions in bullet points. Laughable and totally rancid
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Prescott also thinks there should be more push alerts about migrants! Nobody should be taking this list of far-right grievances seriously. It's just one guy's opinion
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The utter preposterousness of this interview. A media figure talking about BBC bias while describing the president as his "friend". A child could see trough it.
It’s already started - the BBC allows Newsmax boss to opine about bias, suggest some of the Jan 6 mob were merely innocent tourists visiting Congress, without pushback
November 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The utter preposterousness of this interview. A media figure talking about BBC bias while describing the president as his "friend". A child could see trough it.
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Whole fucking thing makes me sick to my stomach. An abject fucking liar, a man who lies as easily as he fucking breathes, threatening an organisation which strives for truthfulness. And plastic patriots like the Mail and Farage urging him on. Jackels.
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Whole fucking thing makes me sick to my stomach. An abject fucking liar, a man who lies as easily as he fucking breathes, threatening an organisation which strives for truthfulness. And plastic patriots like the Mail and Farage urging him on. Jackels.
The BBC needs to be independent of Tory & political appointees and influences.
The American social media companies need strict regulation. They’re publishers.
Otherwise the UK has no chance of stopping the fake news, the dishonesty, the deliberate manipulation of algorithms from the right.
The American social media companies need strict regulation. They’re publishers.
Otherwise the UK has no chance of stopping the fake news, the dishonesty, the deliberate manipulation of algorithms from the right.
I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
BBC faces ‘existential’ threat after exit of top executives
Broadcaster’s deepest crisis in recent history comes amid fresh questions over its future role in British society
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The BBC needs to be independent of Tory & political appointees and influences.
The American social media companies need strict regulation. They’re publishers.
Otherwise the UK has no chance of stopping the fake news, the dishonesty, the deliberate manipulation of algorithms from the right.
The American social media companies need strict regulation. They’re publishers.
Otherwise the UK has no chance of stopping the fake news, the dishonesty, the deliberate manipulation of algorithms from the right.
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I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
BBC faces ‘existential’ threat after exit of top executives
Broadcaster’s deepest crisis in recent history comes amid fresh questions over its future role in British society
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
Manchester City are back, baby!
On @WeekInTheTackle we’re also tackling how ten pin bowling can stop the long throw.
youtu.be/6amICMndAFY?...
On @WeekInTheTackle we’re also tackling how ten pin bowling can stop the long throw.
youtu.be/6amICMndAFY?...
Manchester City Are Back, Baby!
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November 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Manchester City are back, baby!
On @WeekInTheTackle we’re also tackling how ten pin bowling can stop the long throw.
youtu.be/6amICMndAFY?...
On @WeekInTheTackle we’re also tackling how ten pin bowling can stop the long throw.
youtu.be/6amICMndAFY?...
Manchester City are back, baby!
On @WeekInTheTackle we’re also tackling how ten pin bowling can stop the long throw.
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On @WeekInTheTackle we’re also tackling how ten pin bowling can stop the long throw.
open.spotify.com/episode/6frW...
Manchester City Are Back, Baby!
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November 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Manchester City are back, baby!
On @WeekInTheTackle we’re also tackling how ten pin bowling can stop the long throw.
open.spotify.com/episode/6frW...
On @WeekInTheTackle we’re also tackling how ten pin bowling can stop the long throw.
open.spotify.com/episode/6frW...