Michael
@gillymg.bsky.social
New Scot for a fair, progressive, European Scotland. He/him
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Farage has been fully aligned with, and amplified by, Putin’s propaganda machine for over 12 years now, ever since he met the Russian Ambassador and got a regular slot on Russia today. Leave EU synchronised their messaging with the Kremlin. It’s all here bylinetimes.com/2024/06/19/t...
The Five Questions Nigel Farage is Never Asked About Brexit, Trump and Russia
As the media provides the Reform Leader with a prominent platform, Peter Jukes considers all the concerning lines of enquiry that journalists never confront him with
bylinetimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Farage has been fully aligned with, and amplified by, Putin’s propaganda machine for over 12 years now, ever since he met the Russian Ambassador and got a regular slot on Russia today. Leave EU synchronised their messaging with the Kremlin. It’s all here bylinetimes.com/2024/06/19/t...
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Is tax theft? Many people think so.
In this video, I explain why the popular claim “it’s my money, why should the government take it?” is based on a fundamental mistake.
If you care about public services, this is the conversation we need to have.
youtu.be/SK-PmfkViDE?...
In this video, I explain why the popular claim “it’s my money, why should the government take it?” is based on a fundamental mistake.
If you care about public services, this is the conversation we need to have.
youtu.be/SK-PmfkViDE?...
Tax is not theft: why the “it’s my money” argument is wrong
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Is tax theft? Many people think so.
In this video, I explain why the popular claim “it’s my money, why should the government take it?” is based on a fundamental mistake.
If you care about public services, this is the conversation we need to have.
youtu.be/SK-PmfkViDE?...
In this video, I explain why the popular claim “it’s my money, why should the government take it?” is based on a fundamental mistake.
If you care about public services, this is the conversation we need to have.
youtu.be/SK-PmfkViDE?...
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This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
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Anyway, if you think it's vaguely fucked up that Nigel Farage could well become Prime Minister on just 30%-or-so of the vote
Join the campaign for a fair & porportional voting system, before it's too late! 👇😱
Join the campaign for a fair & porportional voting system, before it's too late! 👇😱
🎄 It's day 2 of our 12 Days of Democracy 🎄
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
December 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Anyway, if you think it's vaguely fucked up that Nigel Farage could well become Prime Minister on just 30%-or-so of the vote
Join the campaign for a fair & porportional voting system, before it's too late! 👇😱
Join the campaign for a fair & porportional voting system, before it's too late! 👇😱
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Inequality is not an accident. It is not natural. And it is not inevitable.
According to the United Nations’ World Inequality Report, inequality results from deliberate political and institutional choices.
The question is, why do our politicians perpetuate it?
youtu.be/yW3EhTUG4lw?...
According to the United Nations’ World Inequality Report, inequality results from deliberate political and institutional choices.
The question is, why do our politicians perpetuate it?
youtu.be/yW3EhTUG4lw?...
Inequality is a political choice – and the UK keeps choosing it
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Inequality is not an accident. It is not natural. And it is not inevitable.
According to the United Nations’ World Inequality Report, inequality results from deliberate political and institutional choices.
The question is, why do our politicians perpetuate it?
youtu.be/yW3EhTUG4lw?...
According to the United Nations’ World Inequality Report, inequality results from deliberate political and institutional choices.
The question is, why do our politicians perpetuate it?
youtu.be/yW3EhTUG4lw?...
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YES YES YES thank you @georgemonbiot.bsky.social 🙏
😩AT LAST someone rasiing the alarm about what Europe's plummeting brith rates really mean!!
"In reality, without immigration there will be no Europe, no civilisation and no one left to argue about it."⚠️
It's. that. simple.
😩AT LAST someone rasiing the alarm about what Europe's plummeting brith rates really mean!!
"In reality, without immigration there will be no Europe, no civilisation and no one left to argue about it."⚠️
It's. that. simple.
December 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
YES YES YES thank you @georgemonbiot.bsky.social 🙏
😩AT LAST someone rasiing the alarm about what Europe's plummeting brith rates really mean!!
"In reality, without immigration there will be no Europe, no civilisation and no one left to argue about it."⚠️
It's. that. simple.
😩AT LAST someone rasiing the alarm about what Europe's plummeting brith rates really mean!!
"In reality, without immigration there will be no Europe, no civilisation and no one left to argue about it."⚠️
It's. that. simple.
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Stephen Flynn, "Nathan Gill, who was Reform UK's leader in Wales"
"Do you know where he is now? He's in jail"
"Because he was taking bribes from Putin"
"At a time when Europe is at war with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Reform UK party leader in Wales was betraying each and every one of us"
"Do you know where he is now? He's in jail"
"Because he was taking bribes from Putin"
"At a time when Europe is at war with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Reform UK party leader in Wales was betraying each and every one of us"
December 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Stephen Flynn, "Nathan Gill, who was Reform UK's leader in Wales"
"Do you know where he is now? He's in jail"
"Because he was taking bribes from Putin"
"At a time when Europe is at war with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Reform UK party leader in Wales was betraying each and every one of us"
"Do you know where he is now? He's in jail"
"Because he was taking bribes from Putin"
"At a time when Europe is at war with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Reform UK party leader in Wales was betraying each and every one of us"
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If every country is in debt, where's the money? youtu.be/Ki8QUa3oVF0?...
If every country is in debt, where's the money?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
If every country is in debt, where's the money? youtu.be/Ki8QUa3oVF0?...
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BREAKING: The economy contracted by 0.1%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, whereas economists had been expecting it to grow by 0.1%
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK economy shrank unexpectedly in October
The economy contracted by 0.1% whereas analysts had expected to see slight growth.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM
BREAKING: The economy contracted by 0.1%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, whereas economists had been expecting it to grow by 0.1%
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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✨FIRST EPISODE EVER OUT NOW✨
Long Distance Bit Weird, a brand new podcast where long-distance lovers @mbalazo.bsky.social (Canada) and I (UK) delve in to uniquely British or Canadian subjects, is a-go-go.
EP 1: UK Xmas #1s w/ @20thcenturymarc.marcburrows.co.uk
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7Dsj... 🎧
Long Distance Bit Weird, a brand new podcast where long-distance lovers @mbalazo.bsky.social (Canada) and I (UK) delve in to uniquely British or Canadian subjects, is a-go-go.
EP 1: UK Xmas #1s w/ @20thcenturymarc.marcburrows.co.uk
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7Dsj... 🎧
December 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
✨FIRST EPISODE EVER OUT NOW✨
Long Distance Bit Weird, a brand new podcast where long-distance lovers @mbalazo.bsky.social (Canada) and I (UK) delve in to uniquely British or Canadian subjects, is a-go-go.
EP 1: UK Xmas #1s w/ @20thcenturymarc.marcburrows.co.uk
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7Dsj... 🎧
Long Distance Bit Weird, a brand new podcast where long-distance lovers @mbalazo.bsky.social (Canada) and I (UK) delve in to uniquely British or Canadian subjects, is a-go-go.
EP 1: UK Xmas #1s w/ @20thcenturymarc.marcburrows.co.uk
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7Dsj... 🎧
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MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
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Stephen Flynn criticises Nigel Farage from attacking children who speak more than one language #BBCQT
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
December 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Stephen Flynn criticises Nigel Farage from attacking children who speak more than one language #BBCQT
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
December 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Stephen Flynn criticises Nigel Farage from attacking children who speak more than one language #BBCQT
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
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Eight people are on hunger strike, several apparently at imminent risk of dying, because our law punishes more harshly those opposing genocide than those supporting it. (And under a so-called Labour Government.)
How on earth did we get here? www.vashtimedia.com/hunger-strik...
How on earth did we get here? www.vashtimedia.com/hunger-strik...
The hunger strikers are in mortal danger. But the conditions they’re being kept in are already critical.
How the government and its prisons ignore strikers' basic rights and demands.
www.vashtimedia.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Eight people are on hunger strike, several apparently at imminent risk of dying, because our law punishes more harshly those opposing genocide than those supporting it. (And under a so-called Labour Government.)
How on earth did we get here? www.vashtimedia.com/hunger-strik...
How on earth did we get here? www.vashtimedia.com/hunger-strik...
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We need an emergency flu vaccine drive to protect the vulnerable and prevent a disaster in the NHS.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We need an emergency flu vaccine drive to protect the vulnerable and prevent a disaster in the NHS.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
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Sweet Jesus Starmer’s here to make the headlines about immigration again. The actual worst politician I’ve ever seen 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Today - are foreigners really human? Should they REALLY enjoy human rights protections like the rest of us? #r4today
Today - are foreigners really human? Should they REALLY enjoy human rights protections like the rest of us? #r4today
December 10, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Sweet Jesus Starmer’s here to make the headlines about immigration again. The actual worst politician I’ve ever seen 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Today - are foreigners really human? Should they REALLY enjoy human rights protections like the rest of us? #r4today
Today - are foreigners really human? Should they REALLY enjoy human rights protections like the rest of us? #r4today
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Oxfordshire County Council has just published data on the first month of the congestion charge! Love the level of granularity.
In summary, huge speed up in bus times in city centre, slight increase on some outer roads; massive city centre footfall growth.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/promising-st...
In summary, huge speed up in bus times in city centre, slight increase on some outer roads; massive city centre footfall growth.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/promising-st...
Promising start for Oxford temporary congestion charge
Early monitoring data for Oxford’s temporary congestion charge, published today by Oxfordshire County Council, shows signs of improving city centre traffic and key journey times, with some outer roads...
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk
December 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Oxfordshire County Council has just published data on the first month of the congestion charge! Love the level of granularity.
In summary, huge speed up in bus times in city centre, slight increase on some outer roads; massive city centre footfall growth.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/promising-st...
In summary, huge speed up in bus times in city centre, slight increase on some outer roads; massive city centre footfall growth.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/promising-st...
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While focus is often solely on asylum, and small boat crossings in particular, it's important to remember that Labour's hostililty against all migrants is harming not only individuals, but the whole country, with an estimated loss of £10.8billion, and zero actual benefits.
www.ft.com/content/2b60...
www.ft.com/content/2b60...
Tighter visa rules will cost UK up to £10.8bn
Home Office assessment shows impact of latest changes to immigration regime over next five years
www.ft.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
While focus is often solely on asylum, and small boat crossings in particular, it's important to remember that Labour's hostililty against all migrants is harming not only individuals, but the whole country, with an estimated loss of £10.8billion, and zero actual benefits.
www.ft.com/content/2b60...
www.ft.com/content/2b60...
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Home Office Ministers state publicly, on the record, that they are deliberately making life worse for older people and people with disabilities who depend on care services, but it's worth it because it reduces net migration.
December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Home Office Ministers state publicly, on the record, that they are deliberately making life worse for older people and people with disabilities who depend on care services, but it's worth it because it reduces net migration.
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Once more for the haters...
December 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Once more for the haters...
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Good on NHS leader, Daniel Elkeles, calling for a revival of mask-wearing during the current “tidal wave of flu.”
That trying to save lives is going to be highly controversial - and No. 10 are already sitting on the fence - is deeply depressing. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
That trying to save lives is going to be highly controversial - and No. 10 are already sitting on the fence - is deeply depressing. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
People urged to wear masks when they are ill as UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of flu
NHS Providers boss says those who are ‘coughing and sneezing’ should wear face coverings on public transport
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Good on NHS leader, Daniel Elkeles, calling for a revival of mask-wearing during the current “tidal wave of flu.”
That trying to save lives is going to be highly controversial - and No. 10 are already sitting on the fence - is deeply depressing. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
That trying to save lives is going to be highly controversial - and No. 10 are already sitting on the fence - is deeply depressing. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Starmer’s PATHETIC Attack On The Greens
YouTube video by Turn Left
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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The conflation of "foreign criminals" and "illegal migrants" is disgusting.
Vile when some people don't have a safe route to flee from the utter detestation & brutality of war.
It's all grim enough without the Labour Government pushing further misinformation.
Vile when some people don't have a safe route to flee from the utter detestation & brutality of war.
It's all grim enough without the Labour Government pushing further misinformation.
The Home Office continues to use language that its own data refutes
December 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The conflation of "foreign criminals" and "illegal migrants" is disgusting.
Vile when some people don't have a safe route to flee from the utter detestation & brutality of war.
It's all grim enough without the Labour Government pushing further misinformation.
Vile when some people don't have a safe route to flee from the utter detestation & brutality of war.
It's all grim enough without the Labour Government pushing further misinformation.
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Will Streeting’s review of mental illness, autism and ADHD just be another Sewell or Cass (gaslighting the nation into agreeing with pre-decided government policy/ideology)?
December 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Will Streeting’s review of mental illness, autism and ADHD just be another Sewell or Cass (gaslighting the nation into agreeing with pre-decided government policy/ideology)?