Graham
@grahamph.bsky.social
IT Consultant. Author - CIO Magazine, FX Trader. Book ‘Dynamic Web Programming’ - Prentice Hall.
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🚨By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party - lets get this to the 100,000 signatures needed
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...
petition.parliament.uk
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM
🚨By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party - lets get this to the 100,000 signatures needed
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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The warning signs are clear. Can we get our politicians to act in time?
Time to Defend Democracy 99-percent.org/time-to-defe...
Time to Defend Democracy 99-percent.org/time-to-defe...
Time to Defend Democracy - 99%
Why we need urgent action to protect our democracy and our social contract European democracy is at risk from hostile actors. In the UK, if we do not act, we […]
99-percent.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The warning signs are clear. Can we get our politicians to act in time?
Time to Defend Democracy 99-percent.org/time-to-defe...
Time to Defend Democracy 99-percent.org/time-to-defe...
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Farage ‘couldn’t run a five-a-side team’, Jenrick says in leaked audio
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Farage ‘couldn’t run a five-a-side team’, Jenrick says in leaked audio
Robert Jenrick can be heard criticising his new boss and dismissing Reform UK as ‘not a serious party’ in leaked audio
www.independent.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Farage ‘couldn’t run a five-a-side team’, Jenrick says in leaked audio
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Like many storytellers, Trump has no idea where his narrative is going, a clear plot arc in his head, a season finale up his sleeve
✏️ Matthew d'Ancona
✏️ Matthew d'Ancona
Trump’s dark age of spectacle and power
A president without decency or any interest in policy runs America like a TV show: gripping its audience with shocks, suspense and relentless action
www.thenewworld.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Like many storytellers, Trump has no idea where his narrative is going, a clear plot arc in his head, a season finale up his sleeve
✏️ Matthew d'Ancona
✏️ Matthew d'Ancona
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Some *free* weekend reading: our special report on the Teesside regeneration scandal ⤵️
As Tees Valley mayor Lord Houchen's defence of his deal with local businessmen crumbles, here's the Eye's recent special report on how Britain's flagship regeneration scheme secretly turned into one of the biggest giveaways of public money on record.
➡️ www.private-eye.co.uk/special-repo...
➡️ www.private-eye.co.uk/special-repo...
Special Report: Stripped Tees
IT WAS to be the UK’s largest regeneration scheme in decades, a model for regional devolution and the flagship post-Brexit freeport. But the redevelopment of the former steelworks on the south bank of...
www.private-eye.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Some *free* weekend reading: our special report on the Teesside regeneration scandal ⤵️
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Many UK politicians and all the Media fight harder for Maccabi Tel Aviv than they ever did for Disabled People, Pensioners or keeping people from dying in corridors by their thousands.
It is disgusting get rid of these people.
It is disgusting get rid of these people.
January 16, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Many UK politicians and all the Media fight harder for Maccabi Tel Aviv than they ever did for Disabled People, Pensioners or keeping people from dying in corridors by their thousands.
It is disgusting get rid of these people.
It is disgusting get rid of these people.
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Urgent Appeal🚨
I am Nema, a mother of three children
My children are still living in extremely difficult conditions inside the Tent, severe cold and hunger.
Their small bodies cannot endure this.
I need 250$ to buy blankets and food for them💔
✅ Verified By Molly Shah
tinyurl.com/SaveNemaFamily
I am Nema, a mother of three children
My children are still living in extremely difficult conditions inside the Tent, severe cold and hunger.
Their small bodies cannot endure this.
I need 250$ to buy blankets and food for them💔
✅ Verified By Molly Shah
tinyurl.com/SaveNemaFamily
January 15, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Urgent Appeal🚨
I am Nema, a mother of three children
My children are still living in extremely difficult conditions inside the Tent, severe cold and hunger.
Their small bodies cannot endure this.
I need 250$ to buy blankets and food for them💔
✅ Verified By Molly Shah
tinyurl.com/SaveNemaFamily
I am Nema, a mother of three children
My children are still living in extremely difficult conditions inside the Tent, severe cold and hunger.
Their small bodies cannot endure this.
I need 250$ to buy blankets and food for them💔
✅ Verified By Molly Shah
tinyurl.com/SaveNemaFamily
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Robert Jenrick illegally rushed through planning permission to try help a billionaire avoid £45m in property tax.
But he is sick of seeing Asylum Seekers break the law.
Because that’s only for him and his rich buddies.
But he is sick of seeing Asylum Seekers break the law.
Because that’s only for him and his rich buddies.
January 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Robert Jenrick illegally rushed through planning permission to try help a billionaire avoid £45m in property tax.
But he is sick of seeing Asylum Seekers break the law.
Because that’s only for him and his rich buddies.
But he is sick of seeing Asylum Seekers break the law.
Because that’s only for him and his rich buddies.
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Glad Jenrick has been booted out in disgrace, rather than being able to saunter over to Reform whenever he felt it would benefit him most.
But honest to god. These dismal, dismal people.
All conniving to screw the county over for their own power and enrichment.
Repulsively corrupt and inadequate.
But honest to god. These dismal, dismal people.
All conniving to screw the county over for their own power and enrichment.
Repulsively corrupt and inadequate.
BREAKING Kemi Badenoch has sacked Robert Jenrick from the shadow cabinet, removed the whip and suspended his party membership.
She says she was "presented with clear, irrefutable evidence that he was plotting in secret to defect" to Reform
She says she was "presented with clear, irrefutable evidence that he was plotting in secret to defect" to Reform
January 15, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Glad Jenrick has been booted out in disgrace, rather than being able to saunter over to Reform whenever he felt it would benefit him most.
But honest to god. These dismal, dismal people.
All conniving to screw the county over for their own power and enrichment.
Repulsively corrupt and inadequate.
But honest to god. These dismal, dismal people.
All conniving to screw the county over for their own power and enrichment.
Repulsively corrupt and inadequate.
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If you have any doubt that Farage is the British pro-consul for Trump’s Dark Empire, read this story about the rehabilitated Putin stooge Manafort
🔴Nigel Farage Paid by Trump Crypto Adviser Who Worked With Russia Operative Paul Manafort
The Reform UK leader received payment from David Bailey, who collaborated with the convicted fraudster behind the Trump-Russia influence scandal, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/n...
The Reform UK leader received payment from David Bailey, who collaborated with the convicted fraudster behind the Trump-Russia influence scandal, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/n...
Nigel Farage Paid by Trump Crypto Adviser Who Worked With Russia Operative Paul Manafort
The Reform UK leader received payment from David Bailey, who collaborated with the convicted fraudster behind the Trump-Russia influence scandal
bylinetimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 AM
If you have any doubt that Farage is the British pro-consul for Trump’s Dark Empire, read this story about the rehabilitated Putin stooge Manafort
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Given all the other recent Conservative defections he's accepted, "I've always thought Robert Jenrick was a fraud" reads more like a recommendation than a criticism
January 15, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Given all the other recent Conservative defections he's accepted, "I've always thought Robert Jenrick was a fraud" reads more like a recommendation than a criticism
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Great talk, palantir and Peter Thiel, links between silicon valley and the global far right, Trump's extra judicial murders, the need for an enquiry over brexit, Twitter v bluesky, paedophilia on social media and emerging forms of new media@zackpolanski.bsky.social @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
Why A Vote For Reform UK Is A Vote For Russia | Carole Cadwalladr | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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January 14, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Great talk, palantir and Peter Thiel, links between silicon valley and the global far right, Trump's extra judicial murders, the need for an enquiry over brexit, Twitter v bluesky, paedophilia on social media and emerging forms of new media@zackpolanski.bsky.social @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
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And now Jenrick is on the verge of joining Reform...
Farage says he's 'always thought Robert Jenrick was a fraud' in resurfaced tweet
Nigel Farage called Robert Jenrick a "fraud" in a tweet just a few months before the former shadow minister seems on the verge of joining Reform.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:35 PM
And now Jenrick is on the verge of joining Reform...
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More superb reporting today from Sky’s Ridge & Frost on the shocking student loans scandal.
Watch this staggering report. This has got to be fixed. We cannot allow young people to exploited in this way.
Watch this staggering report. This has got to be fixed. We cannot allow young people to exploited in this way.
January 15, 2026 at 9:09 AM
More superb reporting today from Sky’s Ridge & Frost on the shocking student loans scandal.
Watch this staggering report. This has got to be fixed. We cannot allow young people to exploited in this way.
Watch this staggering report. This has got to be fixed. We cannot allow young people to exploited in this way.
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🔴A Year of Living Dangerously in Trump’s America
I no longer feel safe to speak or act freely in a country where people are being arbitrarily detained and killed and where the truth is becoming whatever Donald Trump says it is, reports @alexhh.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
I no longer feel safe to speak or act freely in a country where people are being arbitrarily detained and killed and where the truth is becoming whatever Donald Trump says it is, reports @alexhh.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
A Year of Living Dangerously in Trump's America
I no longer feel safe to speak or act freely in a country where people are being arbitrarily detained and killed and where the truth is becoming whatever Donald Trump says it is, reports Alexandra Hal...
bylinetimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:52 AM
🔴A Year of Living Dangerously in Trump’s America
I no longer feel safe to speak or act freely in a country where people are being arbitrarily detained and killed and where the truth is becoming whatever Donald Trump says it is, reports @alexhh.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
I no longer feel safe to speak or act freely in a country where people are being arbitrarily detained and killed and where the truth is becoming whatever Donald Trump says it is, reports @alexhh.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
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This from former British diplomat @alexhh.bsky.social, who now is now based in the US, really hits home about the nightmare currently playing out in Trump's America
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
A Year of Living Dangerously in Trump's America
I no longer feel safe to speak or act freely in a country where people are being arbitrarily detained and killed and where the truth is becoming whatever Donald Trump says it is, reports Alexandra Hal...
bylinetimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:06 AM
This from former British diplomat @alexhh.bsky.social, who now is now based in the US, really hits home about the nightmare currently playing out in Trump's America
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
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Remember: The real freeloaders in this country are the rich — not the poor or immigrants or any other group of people vilified as scapegoats. The richest 1% evade $163 billion in taxes every year. The United States literally has yacht and private jet tax deductions. Hello?
January 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Remember: The real freeloaders in this country are the rich — not the poor or immigrants or any other group of people vilified as scapegoats. The richest 1% evade $163 billion in taxes every year. The United States literally has yacht and private jet tax deductions. Hello?
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Unbelievable but true:
Thames Water's creditors want to be allowed to *pour raw sewage outside of legal limits until 2040* 🤯
Ofwat is delaying the decision, government must step in
Bring Thames Water into special administration NOW
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2026/01/tham...
Thames Water's creditors want to be allowed to *pour raw sewage outside of legal limits until 2040* 🤯
Ofwat is delaying the decision, government must step in
Bring Thames Water into special administration NOW
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2026/01/tham...
labourlist.org
January 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Unbelievable but true:
Thames Water's creditors want to be allowed to *pour raw sewage outside of legal limits until 2040* 🤯
Ofwat is delaying the decision, government must step in
Bring Thames Water into special administration NOW
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2026/01/tham...
Thames Water's creditors want to be allowed to *pour raw sewage outside of legal limits until 2040* 🤯
Ofwat is delaying the decision, government must step in
Bring Thames Water into special administration NOW
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2026/01/tham...
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Ffs. He banned them because there is a hardcore amongst them who are violent and racist. They’ve been fined by uefa and banned from attending matches in 3 cities in Europe.
January 14, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Ffs. He banned them because there is a hardcore amongst them who are violent and racist. They’ve been fined by uefa and banned from attending matches in 3 cities in Europe.
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People are fed up with the privatised water companies letting them down and ripping them off.
Our new polling, featured in this Times article, shows 68% of Thames Water customers want it taken into public ownership.
It's time for the government to listen to what the people want. 1/2
Our new polling, featured in this Times article, shows 68% of Thames Water customers want it taken into public ownership.
It's time for the government to listen to what the people want. 1/2
Southern Water gives boss a bodyguard after ‘citizen’s arrest’
Customers are growing increasingly frustrated with the water company after its poor record of sewage spills and a rise in household bills
www.thetimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:33 PM
People are fed up with the privatised water companies letting them down and ripping them off.
Our new polling, featured in this Times article, shows 68% of Thames Water customers want it taken into public ownership.
It's time for the government to listen to what the people want. 1/2
Our new polling, featured in this Times article, shows 68% of Thames Water customers want it taken into public ownership.
It's time for the government to listen to what the people want. 1/2
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Urgent Appeal🚨
I am Nema, a mother of three children
My young children are suffering from severe cold and hunger.
Life in the tent is extremely difficult and cold
My children need your kindness
I need 200$ to buy blankets and food for them💔
✅ Verified By Molly Shah
tinyurl.com/SaveNemaFamily
I am Nema, a mother of three children
My young children are suffering from severe cold and hunger.
Life in the tent is extremely difficult and cold
My children need your kindness
I need 200$ to buy blankets and food for them💔
✅ Verified By Molly Shah
tinyurl.com/SaveNemaFamily
January 13, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Urgent Appeal🚨
I am Nema, a mother of three children
My young children are suffering from severe cold and hunger.
Life in the tent is extremely difficult and cold
My children need your kindness
I need 200$ to buy blankets and food for them💔
✅ Verified By Molly Shah
tinyurl.com/SaveNemaFamily
I am Nema, a mother of three children
My young children are suffering from severe cold and hunger.
Life in the tent is extremely difficult and cold
My children need your kindness
I need 200$ to buy blankets and food for them💔
✅ Verified By Molly Shah
tinyurl.com/SaveNemaFamily
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'Honest Bob' Jenrick, a politician obviously & deliberately embracing xenophobia, does some weapons grade xenophobia & the BBC *apologises* for a Thought For The Day contributor calling it xenophobic. Licence fee payers need to know who makes these decisions & why. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC apologises after Robert Jenrick accused of xenophobia
A contributor to Radio 4's Thought for the Day slot made the remark about the shadow justice secretary.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
'Honest Bob' Jenrick, a politician obviously & deliberately embracing xenophobia, does some weapons grade xenophobia & the BBC *apologises* for a Thought For The Day contributor calling it xenophobic. Licence fee payers need to know who makes these decisions & why. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump is being manoeuvred into reluctantly supporting Ukraine. He simply can’t run a pro-Putin policy while Zelensky has enough domestic strength and international support to survive, writes Andrew Adonis.
www.prospectmagazine...
www.prospectmagazine...
Trump’s reluctant U-turn on Ukraine
This is Europe’s moment to double down in its support for Zelensky
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
July 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Trump is being manoeuvred into reluctantly supporting Ukraine. He simply can’t run a pro-Putin policy while Zelensky has enough domestic strength and international support to survive, writes Andrew Adonis.
www.prospectmagazine...
www.prospectmagazine...