Colin Holt
@col123.bsky.social
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Number crunching: Telegraph editorial columns in December highlighting ‘the unreliability of social media’ v corrections the Telegraph has had to publish so far this year due to inaccurate reporting
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
December 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Number crunching: Telegraph editorial columns in December highlighting ‘the unreliability of social media’ v corrections the Telegraph has had to publish so far this year due to inaccurate reporting
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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We're in safe hands.
December 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
We're in safe hands.
.... US agreeing to anything holds no guarantees anymore... Trump has made them untrustworthy !!!.....
December 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
.... US agreeing to anything holds no guarantees anymore... Trump has made them untrustworthy !!!.....
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Okay, when are we going to answer back? Push back? Fight back? Anything? Because our way of life and society-building institutions are under attack from outside. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump sues BBC for defamation over Panorama speech edit
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Okay, when are we going to answer back? Push back? Fight back? Anything? Because our way of life and society-building institutions are under attack from outside. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
brilliant
🚨NEW - My latest piece for The New Yorker.
Nigel Farage: Canterbury Pilgrim
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage: Canterbury Pilgrim
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage: Canterbury Pilgrim
A New Yorker Profile
mrhenrymorris.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
brilliant
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Over at the other place, the level of fury being directed at Trump over his post on the Reiners' murder is unprecedented. From members of his core support base. An extraordinary own goal. The do-over cannot be far away.
December 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Over at the other place, the level of fury being directed at Trump over his post on the Reiners' murder is unprecedented. From members of his core support base. An extraordinary own goal. The do-over cannot be far away.
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Why do I call Tories scum? Badenoch suddenly pretends survivors were let down, while Johnson threw a tantrum over police digging into historic abuse. The Tories are a party that pissed away 14 years of investigation while victims begged for truth and justice. #ukpolitics
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Why do I call Tories scum? Badenoch suddenly pretends survivors were let down, while Johnson threw a tantrum over police digging into historic abuse. The Tories are a party that pissed away 14 years of investigation while victims begged for truth and justice. #ukpolitics
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Nothing says getting into the festive spirit like going online to shout at some biscuits
December 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Nothing says getting into the festive spirit like going online to shout at some biscuits
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First Time Nigel Farage Broke the Law?
YouTube video by Political X
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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It's a pity that Reform UK Ltd is very far from a joke.
Because it's (briefly) elected representatives are doing their best to make it a laughing stock! Maybe that's the plan...
We'll all be too busy laughing to remember what a serious threat to democracy they are 🤢
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because it's (briefly) elected representatives are doing their best to make it a laughing stock! Maybe that's the plan...
We'll all be too busy laughing to remember what a serious threat to democracy they are 🤢
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Doncaster Reform UK councillor quits party for second time in two weeks
Nicola Brown resigns over Reform UK decision to vote to borrow £57m to re-open Doncaster airport.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It's a pity that Reform UK Ltd is very far from a joke.
Because it's (briefly) elected representatives are doing their best to make it a laughing stock! Maybe that's the plan...
We'll all be too busy laughing to remember what a serious threat to democracy they are 🤢
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because it's (briefly) elected representatives are doing their best to make it a laughing stock! Maybe that's the plan...
We'll all be too busy laughing to remember what a serious threat to democracy they are 🤢
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Local authorities in England and Wales warn finances at ‘breaking point’
Local authorities in England and Wales warn finances at ‘breaking point’
More councils expected to fall into bankruptcy in near future as they face nervous wait over government funding
Local authorities in England and Wales have warned their finances are at “breaking point” with more councils expected to fall into bankruptcy in future, as they face a nervous wait to discover their government funding this month.
Council leaders expect changes to annual funding arrangements will result in steep cuts for many local authorities, preventing many from balancing their books and providing basic services to citizens. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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The Teesside Lead is back to weekly posts after an extended break.
Today's edition looks at how the AI data centre won the battle for land at Teesworks, and what it means for the project.
Today's edition looks at how the AI data centre won the battle for land at Teesworks, and what it means for the project.
AI Data Centre wins battle for Teesworks land: How and why?
BP drop plans for enormous Teesside hydrogen project
teesside.thelead.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The Teesside Lead is back to weekly posts after an extended break.
Today's edition looks at how the AI data centre won the battle for land at Teesworks, and what it means for the project.
Today's edition looks at how the AI data centre won the battle for land at Teesworks, and what it means for the project.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Teesworks should be a huge blueprint for success for other areas to copy, but it's a case study in what not to do.
And the government doesn't seem to care.
🔗 teesside.thelead.uk/p/ai-data-ce...
And the government doesn't seem to care.
🔗 teesside.thelead.uk/p/ai-data-ce...
December 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Teesworks should be a huge blueprint for success for other areas to copy, but it's a case study in what not to do.
And the government doesn't seem to care.
🔗 teesside.thelead.uk/p/ai-data-ce...
And the government doesn't seem to care.
🔗 teesside.thelead.uk/p/ai-data-ce...
Ben and his rip off project !!!! The man who always has so much to say... has gone very quiet all of a sudden !!
Teesworks should be a huge blueprint for success for other areas to copy, but it's a case study in what not to do.
And the government doesn't seem to care.
🔗 teesside.thelead.uk/p/ai-data-ce...
And the government doesn't seem to care.
🔗 teesside.thelead.uk/p/ai-data-ce...
December 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Ben and his rip off project !!!! The man who always has so much to say... has gone very quiet all of a sudden !!
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Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Excellent article
Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall | Simon Tisdall
Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall | Simon Tisdall
The war against Ukraine has hit ordinary Russians hard, and the deteriorating situation is likely to inflame tensions, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Excellent article
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Yep, he wants nothing but deregulating crypto to help his crypto business and scrapping net zero to help his aviation fuel business. Which by pure coincidence are two of our policies.
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Yep, he wants nothing but deregulating crypto to help his crypto business and scrapping net zero to help his aviation fuel business. Which by pure coincidence are two of our policies.
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FML - this fawning before the over-sensitive king is embarrassing for the world.
Many countries have fought revolutions (and in the UK a civil war) against monarchs & tyrants in order to get away from this ridiculous kind of self-abasement before egos of foolish leaders.
Many countries have fought revolutions (and in the UK a civil war) against monarchs & tyrants in order to get away from this ridiculous kind of self-abasement before egos of foolish leaders.
December 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
FML - this fawning before the over-sensitive king is embarrassing for the world.
Many countries have fought revolutions (and in the UK a civil war) against monarchs & tyrants in order to get away from this ridiculous kind of self-abasement before egos of foolish leaders.
Many countries have fought revolutions (and in the UK a civil war) against monarchs & tyrants in order to get away from this ridiculous kind of self-abasement before egos of foolish leaders.
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But we'll welcome former Tories Jonathan Gullis, Danny Kruger, Lee Anderson, Nadine Dorries, Ann Widdecombe, Lucy Allen, Jake Berry - the former chair of the Tories, for God's sake - Andrea Jenkyns, Maria Caufield, Lia Nici ... 20 of them so far.
They should never be forgiven. Except those ones.
They should never be forgiven. Except those ones.
December 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
But we'll welcome former Tories Jonathan Gullis, Danny Kruger, Lee Anderson, Nadine Dorries, Ann Widdecombe, Lucy Allen, Jake Berry - the former chair of the Tories, for God's sake - Andrea Jenkyns, Maria Caufield, Lia Nici ... 20 of them so far.
They should never be forgiven. Except those ones.
They should never be forgiven. Except those ones.
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Nigel Farage has pocketed over £140,000 from recording Cameo videos, while constituents say they’ve barely seen him in Clacton
'He’s too busy showing off and making money.'
leftfootforward.org/2025/12/nige...
'He’s too busy showing off and making money.'
leftfootforward.org/2025/12/nige...
Nigel Farage’s constituents ‘furious’ over him pocketing £140,000 from up to 2,000 Cameo videos
'He’s too busy showing off and making money.'
leftfootforward.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Nigel Farage has pocketed over £140,000 from recording Cameo videos, while constituents say they’ve barely seen him in Clacton
'He’s too busy showing off and making money.'
leftfootforward.org/2025/12/nige...
'He’s too busy showing off and making money.'
leftfootforward.org/2025/12/nige...
Reform doing exceedingly good work in Durham !!!!!!!
Around 26,000 of the neediest people in County Durham will have to start paying council tax next year...
About 2,400 others who already pay some council tax will lose part of their rebate.
Women and the disabled will be disproportionately affected.
Not quite what Reform UK had promised.
About 2,400 others who already pay some council tax will lose part of their rebate.
Women and the disabled will be disproportionately affected.
Not quite what Reform UK had promised.
Council tax shock for thousands of Durham’s poorest – thanks to Reform UK
Durham will scrap full council-tax rebates, forcing 26,000 low-income working-age residents to start paying for the first time
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Reform doing exceedingly good work in Durham !!!!!!!
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Stunned.
What WERE the chances?
What WERE the chances?
November 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Stunned.
What WERE the chances?
What WERE the chances?
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Reform love free speech while being perpetually offended any time someone asks them a very basic question.
It's a curious paradox.
Why doesn't he just laugh and say, "Of course he isn't" instead of getting so cross.
It's a curious paradox.
Why doesn't he just laugh and say, "Of course he isn't" instead of getting so cross.
‘Is Nigel Farage a Russian asset?’
‘Are you seriously asking me that?’
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social refuses to back down while questioning Reform’s Zia Yusuf.
‘Are you seriously asking me that?’
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social refuses to back down while questioning Reform’s Zia Yusuf.
November 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Reform love free speech while being perpetually offended any time someone asks them a very basic question.
It's a curious paradox.
Why doesn't he just laugh and say, "Of course he isn't" instead of getting so cross.
It's a curious paradox.
Why doesn't he just laugh and say, "Of course he isn't" instead of getting so cross.