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REFORM | The decrease in support for Reform UK coincides with recent controversies, including allegations against Nigel Farage, racism claims involving a mayoral candidate, and questions regarding the party's Russia links.
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Polling experts, including Professor Sir John Curtice and Lord Robert Hayward, suggest that Reform UK's support is now “in decline” after peaking at an average of 32 per cent in September.
Good stuff.
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Good stuff.
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New poll suggests Reform UK’s lead is under threat — The Independent
A recent YouGov poll conducted in late December revealed that Reform UK's lead has dropped from 10 to five points, with their vote share falling by three points to 25 per cent, its lowest in over six ...
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December 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
REFORM | The decrease in support for Reform UK coincides with recent controversies, including allegations against Nigel Farage, racism claims involving a mayoral candidate, and questions regarding the party's Russia links.
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How different are these perspectives
"Campaigner turned down MBE over ‘scapegoating’ of people with disabilities"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
"Disabled charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Campaigner turned down MBE over ‘scapegoating’ of people with disabilities"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
"Disabled charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Campaigner turned down MBE over ‘scapegoating’ of people with disabilities
Exclusive: In letter declining proposed award, Tressa Burke, CEO of Glasgow Disability Alliance, accused government of ‘fuelling hatred’
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM
How different are these perspectives
"Campaigner turned down MBE over ‘scapegoating’ of people with disabilities"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
"Disabled charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Campaigner turned down MBE over ‘scapegoating’ of people with disabilities"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
"Disabled charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Personal opinion:
If KS does agree to this, then he & every Labour MP who DOESN’T openly oppose I will consider to be traitors to the UK and its population.
#UKPolitics
If KS does agree to this, then he & every Labour MP who DOESN’T openly oppose I will consider to be traitors to the UK and its population.
#UKPolitics
December 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Labour could oust Starmer, he could elegantly step aside – but without a plan, it will all be for nothing
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Conditions may feel rife for a coup within Labour – but a change of leader alone isn’t going to fix things | Polly Toynbee
For all the talk of coups, this much is clear: without a strong vision, Labour will face a fresh crisis of legitimacy, says Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Labour could oust Starmer, he could elegantly step aside – but without a plan, it will all be for nothing
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🏴 YES : 53%
🇬🇧 NO : 47%
If Farage becomes PM,
🏴 YES : 61%
🇬🇧 NO : 39%
I find it sad and disappointing that 39% of the people of Scotland would chose a Trumpian, authoritarian, Far Right government over Scottish independence
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2573100...
🇬🇧 NO : 47%
If Farage becomes PM,
🏴 YES : 61%
🇬🇧 NO : 39%
I find it sad and disappointing that 39% of the people of Scotland would chose a Trumpian, authoritarian, Far Right government over Scottish independence
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2573100...
Poll: Support for independence would rise to 60 per cent if Farage becomes PM
Polling results show support for independence would take a 22 lead with the prospect of a Nigel Farage government in Westminster.
www.heraldscotland.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
🏴 YES : 53%
🇬🇧 NO : 47%
If Farage becomes PM,
🏴 YES : 61%
🇬🇧 NO : 39%
I find it sad and disappointing that 39% of the people of Scotland would chose a Trumpian, authoritarian, Far Right government over Scottish independence
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2573100...
🇬🇧 NO : 47%
If Farage becomes PM,
🏴 YES : 61%
🇬🇧 NO : 39%
I find it sad and disappointing that 39% of the people of Scotland would chose a Trumpian, authoritarian, Far Right government over Scottish independence
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2573100...
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Four retired senior British Army officers wrote a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer urging a complete arms embargo and an end to all military cooperation with Israel.
The group argued that "now is not the time to return to business as usual" and warned that continued collaboration
The group argued that "now is not the time to return to business as usual" and warned that continued collaboration
December 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Four retired senior British Army officers wrote a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer urging a complete arms embargo and an end to all military cooperation with Israel.
The group argued that "now is not the time to return to business as usual" and warned that continued collaboration
The group argued that "now is not the time to return to business as usual" and warned that continued collaboration
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Extremely dangerous. I bet Farage has some kind of hand in this too...even if behind the scenes.
Steve Bannon promises ‘Irish Trump’ and says he is working to form ‘national party’ in Ireland
Steve Bannon promises ‘Irish Trump’ and says he is working to form ‘national party’ in Ireland
Former White House strategist says he is ‘behind the scenes on the Irish situation’
www.irishtimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Extremely dangerous. I bet Farage has some kind of hand in this too...even if behind the scenes.
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Meanwhile, it’s business as usual to kick off 2026 for the Tories. Oligarchs over honour, cash over country, again. Hand in hand with the billionaires whose crumbs they scrabble to hoover up from the gutters. Despicable traitors.
Badenoch under fire as Tory shadow attorney general acts for Roman Abramovich
Badenoch under fire as Tory shadow attorney general acts for Roman Abramovich
Labour urges Conservative leader to reveal whether she knew David Wolfson was to represent Russian oligarch in legal case
Kemi Badenoch is under pressure to act on the revelations that her shadow attorney general is representing the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, despite UK sanctions against him.
David Wolfson, a Tory peer, is part of the legal team representing Abramovich as he attempts to recover billions in frozen assets he owns in the Channel islands. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Meanwhile, it’s business as usual to kick off 2026 for the Tories. Oligarchs over honour, cash over country, again. Hand in hand with the billionaires whose crumbs they scrabble to hoover up from the gutters. Despicable traitors.
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Sir Keir Starmer will no doubt proscribe ActionAid, International Rescue Committee and Médecins Sans Frontières as terrorist organisations...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Israel to ban dozens of aid agencies from Gaza as 10 nations warn about suffering
Failure of groups including MSF and ActionAid to hand over staff details means they will not be able to operate in Gaza, say Israeli officials
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Sir Keir Starmer will no doubt proscribe ActionAid, International Rescue Committee and Médecins Sans Frontières as terrorist organisations...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Let’s be more like the US, says Farage.
No thanks.
No thanks.
December 31, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Let’s be more like the US, says Farage.
No thanks.
No thanks.
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$47 million fraud case dropped by Trump after Wiederhorn made huge donations to his campaign and inaugural fund. Not Somali.
December 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
$47 million fraud case dropped by Trump after Wiederhorn made huge donations to his campaign and inaugural fund. Not Somali.
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The widow of Chucky totally looks like the Bride of Chucky
December 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The widow of Chucky totally looks like the Bride of Chucky
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They also elected a president convicted on 34 counts of business fraud. They don't care about fraud.
December 31, 2025 at 12:41 AM
They also elected a president convicted on 34 counts of business fraud. They don't care about fraud.
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ROVE: “.. He’s gone way too far by slapping his name on buildings ..
“.. the public is tiring of his hyperbole and insatiable desire for retribution. Increasingly, they may hear only the offensive or cruel things he says.”
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“.. the public is tiring of his hyperbole and insatiable desire for retribution. Increasingly, they may hear only the offensive or cruel things he says.”
@thehill.com
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
December 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
ROVE: “.. He’s gone way too far by slapping his name on buildings ..
“.. the public is tiring of his hyperbole and insatiable desire for retribution. Increasingly, they may hear only the offensive or cruel things he says.”
@thehill.com
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
“.. the public is tiring of his hyperbole and insatiable desire for retribution. Increasingly, they may hear only the offensive or cruel things he says.”
@thehill.com
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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NEW: President Trump's first veto of his second term kills a unanimous bill to fund a major drinking water project in Colorado. Trump had threatened punishment for Colorado for imprisoning his ally Tina Peters. www.9news.com/article/news...
Trump vetoes bill to fund Arkansas Valley conduit in Colorado
President Trump vetoed a bill to fund a pipeline project to bring clean drinking water to communities on the Eastern Plains between Pueblo and Lamar.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:28 AM
NEW: President Trump's first veto of his second term kills a unanimous bill to fund a major drinking water project in Colorado. Trump had threatened punishment for Colorado for imprisoning his ally Tina Peters. www.9news.com/article/news...
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Tens of millions of Americans are set to see their health insurance costs soar when subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expire at the end of this year.
www.democracynow.org/2025/12/30/a...
www.democracynow.org/2025/12/30/a...
Over 20M Americans Set to Lose Healthcare Coverage Jan. 1 After Congress Goes on Recess
Tens of millions of Americans are set to see their health insurance costs soar when subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expire at the end of this year. Health insurance premiums are expected to mo...
www.democracynow.org
December 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Tens of millions of Americans are set to see their health insurance costs soar when subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expire at the end of this year.
www.democracynow.org/2025/12/30/a...
www.democracynow.org/2025/12/30/a...
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He donated $1.8 million to Trump and hired Pam Bondi’s brother as his pardon attorney. Defrauded hundreds of millions from people. Walked away free. Not Somali.
December 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
He donated $1.8 million to Trump and hired Pam Bondi’s brother as his pardon attorney. Defrauded hundreds of millions from people. Walked away free. Not Somali.
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Sloppy Scott, why you always lyinnnnnnn’?
There is no “$70 billion in fraud.” That’s a made up number, like your ratings.
The facts:
bsky.app/profile/govp...
There is no “$70 billion in fraud.” That’s a made up number, like your ratings.
The facts:
bsky.app/profile/govp...
December 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Sloppy Scott, why you always lyinnnnnnn’?
There is no “$70 billion in fraud.” That’s a made up number, like your ratings.
The facts:
bsky.app/profile/govp...
There is no “$70 billion in fraud.” That’s a made up number, like your ratings.
The facts:
bsky.app/profile/govp...
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JUST IN: AG Pam Bondi deletes a post touting a chart as proof of the Trump administration's success in reducing drug overdoses—after being informed the data actually reflected the *Biden* administration’s record.
December 31, 2025 at 12:11 AM
JUST IN: AG Pam Bondi deletes a post touting a chart as proof of the Trump administration's success in reducing drug overdoses—after being informed the data actually reflected the *Biden* administration’s record.
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Trump posted a photo claiming it shows a bald eagle in the United States killed by a windmill.
In reality, the image is of a dead falcon in Israel from 2017.
In reality, the image is of a dead falcon in Israel from 2017.
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Trump posted a photo claiming it shows a bald eagle in the United States killed by a windmill.
In reality, the image is of a dead falcon in Israel from 2017.
In reality, the image is of a dead falcon in Israel from 2017.
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One of the unacknowledged advantages of this awful era is that it's revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
One of the unacknowledged advantages of this awful era is that it's revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
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There are a few members of Congress who are fighting #ICELawlessness with everything they've got.
@repdangoldman.bsky.social is one & @robertgarcia.house.gov is another. Support their 2026 Congressional races because these 2 are fighting for our democracy, for due process, for justice & our future.
@repdangoldman.bsky.social is one & @robertgarcia.house.gov is another. Support their 2026 Congressional races because these 2 are fighting for our democracy, for due process, for justice & our future.
This spring, @repdangoldman.bsky.social went to work and “saw a dozen masked ICE agents in the lobby” of his office building.
He has since turned that office into the headquarters for a legal operation that has secured the release of nine ICE detainees.
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He has since turned that office into the headquarters for a legal operation that has secured the release of nine ICE detainees.
talkingpointsmemo.com/feature/how-...
How Rep. Dan Goldman’s Office Became a ‘Triage Center’ for ICE Detainees
It began in the spring, when Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) went to...
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December 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
There are a few members of Congress who are fighting #ICELawlessness with everything they've got.
@repdangoldman.bsky.social is one & @robertgarcia.house.gov is another. Support their 2026 Congressional races because these 2 are fighting for our democracy, for due process, for justice & our future.
@repdangoldman.bsky.social is one & @robertgarcia.house.gov is another. Support their 2026 Congressional races because these 2 are fighting for our democracy, for due process, for justice & our future.
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Eight Democrats took a GOP handshake instead of locking in ACA protections.
Now the ACA subsidies are set to expire.
Families are bracing for higher premiums.
And the senators responsible are nowhere to be found.
Now the ACA subsidies are set to expire.
Families are bracing for higher premiums.
And the senators responsible are nowhere to be found.
December 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Eight Democrats took a GOP handshake instead of locking in ACA protections.
Now the ACA subsidies are set to expire.
Families are bracing for higher premiums.
And the senators responsible are nowhere to be found.
Now the ACA subsidies are set to expire.
Families are bracing for higher premiums.
And the senators responsible are nowhere to be found.
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YES: Epstein survivors impatient with Congress for not enforcing the Epstein Transparency Act say they will start naming names in 2026.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
YES: Epstein survivors impatient with Congress for not enforcing the Epstein Transparency Act say they will start naming names in 2026.
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