Andy Ivy
@andyivy.bsky.social
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I’m confused. A liar is accusing the BBC of misleading viewers by showing something said by the biggest liar of all. What’s the motive?
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I’m confused. A liar is accusing the BBC of misleading viewers by showing something said by the biggest liar of all. What’s the motive?
Flipping on to Newsnight, isn’t this the same Revolt UK bloke who was on with Laura Kuennsburg on Sunday? Who needs GBeebies?
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Flipping on to Newsnight, isn’t this the same Revolt UK bloke who was on with Laura Kuennsburg on Sunday? Who needs GBeebies?
A perfectly reasonable article based on people who know what they’re talking about is attracting a depressing amount of troll climate change denying amoeba in the comments www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...
Marathon records less likely because of climate change - study
Rising temperatures have made record times in some races
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A perfectly reasonable article based on people who know what they’re talking about is attracting a depressing amount of troll climate change denying amoeba in the comments www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...
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It helps to be able to spell the country you say only you are competent enough to run.
October 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It helps to be able to spell the country you say only you are competent enough to run.
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Nigel Farage, 3rd September to U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee
● "Free speech is under assault in Britain."
● Free speech laws are "a sledgehammer that misses the nut" because they censor opinion.
●"At what point did we become North Korea?" He asked.
27 days later:
● "Free speech is under assault in Britain."
● Free speech laws are "a sledgehammer that misses the nut" because they censor opinion.
●"At what point did we become North Korea?" He asked.
27 days later:
Nigel Farage: Labour rhetoric incites violence against Reform
Reform UK leader will claim in a speech today that Keir Starmer’s labelling of his migrant plan as ‘racist’ has endangered the safety of his candidates and activists ⬇️
Reform UK leader will claim in a speech today that Keir Starmer’s labelling of his migrant plan as ‘racist’ has endangered the safety of his candidates and activists ⬇️
Nigel Farage: Labour rhetoric incites violence against Reform
Nigel Farage: Labour rhetoric incites violence against Reform
www.thetimes.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Nigel Farage, 3rd September to U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee
● "Free speech is under assault in Britain."
● Free speech laws are "a sledgehammer that misses the nut" because they censor opinion.
●"At what point did we become North Korea?" He asked.
27 days later:
● "Free speech is under assault in Britain."
● Free speech laws are "a sledgehammer that misses the nut" because they censor opinion.
●"At what point did we become North Korea?" He asked.
27 days later:
The current media obsession with BS clickbait polls is a major factor in my tuning out of their dreary news-free bulletins.
September 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The current media obsession with BS clickbait polls is a major factor in my tuning out of their dreary news-free bulletins.
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Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No change in the UK National Hate Level this hour at GRRRR! Outlook is for more anger at the weekend especially in Hate Areas Fagman, Mail, Jenrick, Telegraph, Express.
September 25, 2025 at 6:52 AM
No change in the UK National Hate Level this hour at GRRRR! Outlook is for more anger at the weekend especially in Hate Areas Fagman, Mail, Jenrick, Telegraph, Express.
How news works. Loudmouth spouts bollocks. Sensibles respond. Loudmouth gets further headlines. Repeat.
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
How news works. Loudmouth spouts bollocks. Sensibles respond. Loudmouth gets further headlines. Repeat.
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I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
September 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
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Small boats: TV coverage - day after day after day after day....
PPE scandal: TV coverage - let's stick this powerful, enraging documentary on at quarter past ten on a Sunday night.
PPE scandal: TV coverage - let's stick this powerful, enraging documentary on at quarter past ten on a Sunday night.
The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money review – a devastating picture of the biggest spending scandal ever
This rigorous look at the Tories’ ‘VIP lane’ for PPE suppliers during Covid raises questions about the motivations of those involved – ones that are almost too disgusting to contemplate
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Small boats: TV coverage - day after day after day after day....
PPE scandal: TV coverage - let's stick this powerful, enraging documentary on at quarter past ten on a Sunday night.
PPE scandal: TV coverage - let's stick this powerful, enraging documentary on at quarter past ten on a Sunday night.
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So what has Farage said about MPs switching parties?
That was 2017.
Looks like he’s changed his mind.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
That was 2017.
Looks like he’s changed his mind.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
Farage: Carswell should face by-election after quitting UKIP
The former UKIP leader says he will write to every house in Clacton to ask if they want another vote.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
So what has Farage said about MPs switching parties?
That was 2017.
Looks like he’s changed his mind.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
That was 2017.
Looks like he’s changed his mind.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
Seems it was even worse than we thought www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Boris Johnson had dinner in lockdown with peer funding flat refit, files suggest
Apparent meeting with David Brownlow is one of several potential further lockdown breaches revealed in Boris Files
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Seems it was even worse than we thought www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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On the same day in the Telegraph:
![The Telegraph
Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement
Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty
Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence
[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]
Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent
29 August 2025 8:57am BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreihe5mm7nwmwvzhtgadmsafyvsaxhrufuai2d2j2rju5zt6g2lytea@jpeg)
![The Telegraph
Money > Property > Second homes
How to avoid tax on your second home
From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net
[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]
Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer
29 August 2025 1:21pm BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreieuwgc2vsmyfcctmf4cnpcqckij2pqdk2gmzajpnihrsqyqmzyr5e@jpeg)
September 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On the same day in the Telegraph:
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there’s a tweet for every occasion
September 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
there’s a tweet for every occasion
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“Farage claimed last year to have “bought a house” in his constituency but the property is actually owned in the name of his partner, meaning he legally avoided higher-rate stamp duty on the purchase of an additional home – given he already owns other properties”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
“Farage claimed last year to have “bought a house” in his constituency but the property is actually owned in the name of his partner, meaning he legally avoided higher-rate stamp duty on the purchase of an additional home – given he already owns other properties”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Farage’s body language when under pressure like yesterday is the same as Johnson’s. Looking around as chief bully attempting to appeal to his gang, who aren’t there to laugh with him.
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September 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Farage’s body language when under pressure like yesterday is the same as Johnson’s. Looking around as chief bully attempting to appeal to his gang, who aren’t there to laugh with him.
This is a great story. Last-minute Vuelta call-up and Ben Turner only goes and wins a stage. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cyclin...
Vuelta a Espana: Ben Turner wins fourth stage to claim maiden Grand Tour stage victory
Great Britain's Ben Turner produces a stunning sprint finish to claim his first ever Grand Tour stage win at the Vuelta a Espana.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This is a great story. Last-minute Vuelta call-up and Ben Turner only goes and wins a stage. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cyclin...
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Daily Telegraph today refers to A Rayner’s property “empire”. Whatever you think of her housing arrangements, I don’t think constituency house (bought for 375k in 2016), house in Hove, plus use of ministerial flat in London is an “empire”. Duke of Westminster wont fear a rival!
August 24, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Daily Telegraph today refers to A Rayner’s property “empire”. Whatever you think of her housing arrangements, I don’t think constituency house (bought for 375k in 2016), house in Hove, plus use of ministerial flat in London is an “empire”. Duke of Westminster wont fear a rival!
@privateeyenews.bsky.social nails it
August 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
@privateeyenews.bsky.social nails it
Love an away win @cambridgeunited.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Love an away win @cambridgeunited.bsky.social
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The headline here should say:
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
More than fifty private schools shut since Labour put VAT on fees
Department for Education defends ending tax breaks for independent institutions, after parents lost a legal battle at the High Court this year — view map
www.thetimes.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The headline here should say:
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
Farridge-obsessed BBC News sends another alert. Now turned them off.
August 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Farridge-obsessed BBC News sends another alert. Now turned them off.
BBC obsession with Reform continues over on Radio5. Looking forward to balanced coverage with other minor parties getting the same airtime.
July 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
BBC obsession with Reform continues over on Radio5. Looking forward to balanced coverage with other minor parties getting the same airtime.
BBCR4 Seems to be a problem with the playout system at World At One. Audio from mics as normal but silence where the clips are meant to be.
July 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
BBCR4 Seems to be a problem with the playout system at World At One. Audio from mics as normal but silence where the clips are meant to be.