Richard Gledhill
@gled5.bsky.social
Dad of 2, husband, Head of Media Studies, teacher of English and former lead singer of Hoth Wampa. As a member of the liberal elite, I have lived in Bolton, Blackburn, Middlesbrough, Grimsby and, for the last 20 odd years, Wigan.
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I'm giving away a copy of this year's Monster Month, just Like/Follow/Repost and you're in with a chance of winning.
December 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I'm giving away a copy of this year's Monster Month, just Like/Follow/Repost and you're in with a chance of winning.
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This absolutely needs to be a campaign. The UK and the EU (Germany especially,) need to get all government business OFF of X. Start with that and charities and other organizations will follow.
Come to BlueSky. Cut off the oxygen at X.
Come to BlueSky. Cut off the oxygen at X.
Nothing is more symbolic of Europe's inherent weakness of resolve - EU and UK - than the failure of governments and institutions to leave X/Twitter en masse. It's easier to stay, so stay they do. Pathetic.
First, leave X. Leave X. Now.
December 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This absolutely needs to be a campaign. The UK and the EU (Germany especially,) need to get all government business OFF of X. Start with that and charities and other organizations will follow.
Come to BlueSky. Cut off the oxygen at X.
Come to BlueSky. Cut off the oxygen at X.
RIP #Mani Used to see him regularly at our local in Blackburn, in the early 90s, as well as at countless gigs since. A lovely bloke and a bass legend. Gutted.
November 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
RIP #Mani Used to see him regularly at our local in Blackburn, in the early 90s, as well as at countless gigs since. A lovely bloke and a bass legend. Gutted.
After some deliberation at work, we have come to the conclusion that @aiannucci.bsky.social should be the new DG of the #BBC. Would you be tempted Mr Iannucci?
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
After some deliberation at work, we have come to the conclusion that @aiannucci.bsky.social should be the new DG of the #BBC. Would you be tempted Mr Iannucci?
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🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'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 9:19 PM
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
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🔴US-Style Culture Wars Have Come to Britain but Who Is Starting Them?
A new study raises stark questions about links between extreme rhetoric in the media and the surge in voters saying the country is being torn apart by culture wars, argues @bobbyduffy.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/u...
A new study raises stark questions about links between extreme rhetoric in the media and the surge in voters saying the country is being torn apart by culture wars, argues @bobbyduffy.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/u...
US-Style Culture Wars Have Come to Britain but Who Is Starting Them?
A new study raises stark questions about the link between extreme rhetoric in the media and politics and the surge in voters saying the country is being torn apart by culture wars, argues Professor Bo...
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🔴US-Style Culture Wars Have Come to Britain but Who Is Starting Them?
A new study raises stark questions about links between extreme rhetoric in the media and the surge in voters saying the country is being torn apart by culture wars, argues @bobbyduffy.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/u...
A new study raises stark questions about links between extreme rhetoric in the media and the surge in voters saying the country is being torn apart by culture wars, argues @bobbyduffy.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/u...
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The Apocalypse Network: Dugin, Bannon, Thiel and the Media Machinery of the Dark Enlightenment
More background around the important meeting of minds between Alexander Dugin and Steve Bannon as he forges his new ‘weapons’ of Breitbart/Cambridge Analytica
open.substack.com/pub/pdjukes/...
More background around the important meeting of minds between Alexander Dugin and Steve Bannon as he forges his new ‘weapons’ of Breitbart/Cambridge Analytica
open.substack.com/pub/pdjukes/...
The Apocalypse Network: Dugin, Bannon, Thiel and the Media Machinery of the Dark Enlightenment
More background around the important meeting of minds between Steve Bannon and Alexander Dugin on the eve of the Maidan Revolution, as Bannon forges his new ‘weapons’ of Breitbart/Cambridge Analytica
open.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The Apocalypse Network: Dugin, Bannon, Thiel and the Media Machinery of the Dark Enlightenment
More background around the important meeting of minds between Alexander Dugin and Steve Bannon as he forges his new ‘weapons’ of Breitbart/Cambridge Analytica
open.substack.com/pub/pdjukes/...
More background around the important meeting of minds between Alexander Dugin and Steve Bannon as he forges his new ‘weapons’ of Breitbart/Cambridge Analytica
open.substack.com/pub/pdjukes/...
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Nigel Farage accuses teachers of "poisoning our kids" on race issues.
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
October 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nigel Farage accuses teachers of "poisoning our kids" on race issues.
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
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IN HONOR OF FRIENDSHIP MONTH:
djt: "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey."
Epstein: "Yes we do, come to think of it."
djt: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday- and may every day be another wonderful secret."
And by "wonderful secret", he means raping children.
#PedoPrez
djt: "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey."
Epstein: "Yes we do, come to think of it."
djt: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday- and may every day be another wonderful secret."
And by "wonderful secret", he means raping children.
#PedoPrez
October 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
IN HONOR OF FRIENDSHIP MONTH:
djt: "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey."
Epstein: "Yes we do, come to think of it."
djt: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday- and may every day be another wonderful secret."
And by "wonderful secret", he means raping children.
#PedoPrez
djt: "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey."
Epstein: "Yes we do, come to think of it."
djt: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday- and may every day be another wonderful secret."
And by "wonderful secret", he means raping children.
#PedoPrez
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Answers on a postcard. Farage - who is currently in line to be the next Prime Minister of the UK - won't explain this mounting ties to a hostile foreign power. We need more investigation and public inquiry before its too late 12/12
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/04/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/04/t...
‘Thick as Thieves’: Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage’s Putin Problem
Far from being distant from the Reform UK Leader, insiders told Byline Times that the former MEP convicted of bribery was one of Farage’s closest aides, while we reveal how Gill worked on the Kremlin’...
bylinetimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Answers on a postcard. Farage - who is currently in line to be the next Prime Minister of the UK - won't explain this mounting ties to a hostile foreign power. We need more investigation and public inquiry before its too late 12/12
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/04/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/04/t...
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All those preparing to vote in order to allow a Reform U.K. Ltd government in.
You have been warned. #dictatorship
You have been warned. #dictatorship
September 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
All those preparing to vote in order to allow a Reform U.K. Ltd government in.
You have been warned. #dictatorship
You have been warned. #dictatorship
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Portishead briefly reunited to make a rerecording of Roads in support of Palestine
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Am...
togetherforpalestine.org
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Am...
togetherforpalestine.org
‘Roads’ 2025 – Together For Palestine
YouTube video by Portishead
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September 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Portishead briefly reunited to make a rerecording of Roads in support of Palestine
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Am...
togetherforpalestine.org
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Am...
togetherforpalestine.org
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🚨EXCLUSIVE 🚨
The beginning of a new Byline Times Investigation - more very soon
🔴Peter Thiel’s Race Science Network Extends Its Reach Into Reform UK, Conservatives and Labour 🔴
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/18/p...
The beginning of a new Byline Times Investigation - more very soon
🔴Peter Thiel’s Race Science Network Extends Its Reach Into Reform UK, Conservatives and Labour 🔴
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/18/p...
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bylinetimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
🚨EXCLUSIVE 🚨
The beginning of a new Byline Times Investigation - more very soon
🔴Peter Thiel’s Race Science Network Extends Its Reach Into Reform UK, Conservatives and Labour 🔴
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/18/p...
The beginning of a new Byline Times Investigation - more very soon
🔴Peter Thiel’s Race Science Network Extends Its Reach Into Reform UK, Conservatives and Labour 🔴
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/18/p...
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"This layering of connections — Epstein to Thiel, Thiel to Johnson and Cummings, Palantir to Mandelson, and Mandelson to Starmer — suggests that the commercial conflicts of interest around government procurement and big tech companies have not gone away"
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
From Epstein to Starmer: Mapping Peter Thiel’s Web of Influence in the UK
The tech billionaire Trump-backer is rapidly gaining influence over politics and public services in the UK, reports Peter Jukes
bylinetimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"This layering of connections — Epstein to Thiel, Thiel to Johnson and Cummings, Palantir to Mandelson, and Mandelson to Starmer — suggests that the commercial conflicts of interest around government procurement and big tech companies have not gone away"
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
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From me, a list of Trump supporters who killed, or tried to kill, Democrats and opponents of Trump in recent years (since the right are now claiming all the political violence is from the left!)
Receipts:
zeteo.com/p/charlie-ki...
Receipts:
zeteo.com/p/charlie-ki...
September 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
From me, a list of Trump supporters who killed, or tried to kill, Democrats and opponents of Trump in recent years (since the right are now claiming all the political violence is from the left!)
Receipts:
zeteo.com/p/charlie-ki...
Receipts:
zeteo.com/p/charlie-ki...
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No one would be confused about what is happening here if they saw it in another country.
September 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
No one would be confused about what is happening here if they saw it in another country.
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Big news! My book, The Contrarian,
is finally in paperback! Updated and with a new introductory essay about Silicon Valley and Trump. Find it at your local bookstore, or online
is finally in paperback! Updated and with a new introductory essay about Silicon Valley and Trump. Find it at your local bookstore, or online
September 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Big news! My book, The Contrarian,
is finally in paperback! Updated and with a new introductory essay about Silicon Valley and Trump. Find it at your local bookstore, or online
is finally in paperback! Updated and with a new introductory essay about Silicon Valley and Trump. Find it at your local bookstore, or online
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While in office, Johnson appears to have held a secret meeting with Peter Thiel, the billionaire who founded the controversial US data firm Palantir, months before it was given a role managing NHS data.
theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Revealed: how Boris Johnson traded PM contacts for global business deals
Exclusive: Leak exposes how former leader has used publicly subsidised office to manage commercial interests
theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
While in office, Johnson appears to have held a secret meeting with Peter Thiel, the billionaire who founded the controversial US data firm Palantir, months before it was given a role managing NHS data.
theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
September 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
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Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians
“The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy”
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/jus...
“The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy”
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/jus...
Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians
The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy
eastangliabylines.co.uk
August 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians
“The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy”
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/jus...
“The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy”
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/jus...
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This is phenomenal messaging. Hello Democrats? Knock knock, anybody home?
August 31, 2025 at 4:52 AM
This is phenomenal messaging. Hello Democrats? Knock knock, anybody home?
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What a tune, what lyrics, couldn't stop myself.
@mrjimbob.bsky.social - A song by me
youtu.be/zCafaTPwN6M
@mrjimbob.bsky.social - A song by me
youtu.be/zCafaTPwN6M
Jim Bob - Song By Me - HappyToast video version
YouTube video by HappyToast
youtu.be
June 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
What a tune, what lyrics, couldn't stop myself.
@mrjimbob.bsky.social - A song by me
youtu.be/zCafaTPwN6M
@mrjimbob.bsky.social - A song by me
youtu.be/zCafaTPwN6M
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The BBC should not be run by people who have donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to a political party.
But it is.
It’s actually mad!
Lisa Nandy, time to get impartial people who have a stake and love of the arts, to run the BBC.
But it is.
It’s actually mad!
Lisa Nandy, time to get impartial people who have a stake and love of the arts, to run the BBC.
June 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The BBC should not be run by people who have donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to a political party.
But it is.
It’s actually mad!
Lisa Nandy, time to get impartial people who have a stake and love of the arts, to run the BBC.
But it is.
It’s actually mad!
Lisa Nandy, time to get impartial people who have a stake and love of the arts, to run the BBC.
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