Grinner
@grinner13.bsky.social
Hillwalker, cyclist and train fan. Bit of politics too. Mostly happy just to read stuff rather than post a lot.
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props to this christmas lad I’ve just spotted on @flightradar24.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
props to this christmas lad I’ve just spotted on @flightradar24.com
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BBC Scotland, poised to be cheerleaders for Farage as we approach the Scottish elections.
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BBC Scotland, cheerleaders for Farage
On Wednesday evening BBC Scotland’s flagship evening news programme Och Aye the News, AKA Reporting Scotlandshire carried its second puff piece about Reform UK’s recent narrow council b…
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December 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
BBC Scotland, poised to be cheerleaders for Farage as we approach the Scottish elections.
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"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat.
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat.
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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There are two categories of Reform supporter: millionaires and fuckwits. Check your bank balance to discover the one to which you belong.
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Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK
Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
There are two categories of Reform supporter: millionaires and fuckwits. Check your bank balance to discover the one to which you belong.
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As bad as your day might be, it could be worse, you could be the person who accidentally published the OBR's budget document a couple of hours early: obr.uk/docs/dlm_upl...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
As bad as your day might be, it could be worse, you could be the person who accidentally published the OBR's budget document a couple of hours early: obr.uk/docs/dlm_upl...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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The contrast couldn't be clearer: your SNP Scottish Government celebrating refugees while Labour's race to the right has Reform cheering them on.
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The contrast couldn't be clearer: your SNP Scottish Government celebrating refugees while Labour's race to the right has Reform cheering them on.
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"don't unpack yer suitcase, Paddington" - Labour
November 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"don't unpack yer suitcase, Paddington" - Labour
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“You can’t have the benefits of membership when you are not a member.” A point apparently still needing explained to the UK. I'd heard rumblings that the talks were not going well, but this confirms the high level fluff around the summit is not quite being delivered.
www.ft.com/content/8963...
www.ft.com/content/8963...
EU demands UK pay into budget as part of relationship ‘reset’
Growing tension between London and Brussels just six months after summit set out to build stronger ties
www.ft.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
“You can’t have the benefits of membership when you are not a member.” A point apparently still needing explained to the UK. I'd heard rumblings that the talks were not going well, but this confirms the high level fluff around the summit is not quite being delivered.
www.ft.com/content/8963...
www.ft.com/content/8963...
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Only a couple of decades ago, similar lines were spewed out by representatives of the National Front and British National Party for which they were, rightly, castigated from all sides. Now it's become normalised. How far the UK has fallen.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Only a couple of decades ago, similar lines were spewed out by representatives of the National Front and British National Party for which they were, rightly, castigated from all sides. Now it's become normalised. How far the UK has fallen.
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Isn't this the same type of accusation that got Nicola Sturgeon the CSI-tent-on-your-lawn treatment?
September 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Isn't this the same type of accusation that got Nicola Sturgeon the CSI-tent-on-your-lawn treatment?
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890 people last week arrested for holding placard at Palestine Action demo.
Around 25 people arrested today in far-right demo for violently attacking the police.
Around 25 people arrested today in far-right demo for violently attacking the police.
September 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
890 people last week arrested for holding placard at Palestine Action demo.
Around 25 people arrested today in far-right demo for violently attacking the police.
Around 25 people arrested today in far-right demo for violently attacking the police.
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Hold a bit of cardboard that says "Palestine action" and you'll get arrested. Assault police officers in the name of racism and you get away with it.
They are attacking the Police again, at the 'peaceful march'.
Imagine if Pro Palestine supporters did this (they never do), they would all be instantly in jail.
Imagine if Pro Palestine supporters did this (they never do), they would all be instantly in jail.
September 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Hold a bit of cardboard that says "Palestine action" and you'll get arrested. Assault police officers in the name of racism and you get away with it.
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Instead of delivering support on the cost of living, Westminster is busy demonising people who seek sanctuary.
I will have no part in it.
Our Saltire is a flag of welcome - and refugees are welcome here in Scotland.
I will have no part in it.
Our Saltire is a flag of welcome - and refugees are welcome here in Scotland.
September 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Instead of delivering support on the cost of living, Westminster is busy demonising people who seek sanctuary.
I will have no part in it.
Our Saltire is a flag of welcome - and refugees are welcome here in Scotland.
I will have no part in it.
Our Saltire is a flag of welcome - and refugees are welcome here in Scotland.
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Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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On the same day in the Telegraph:
![The Telegraph
Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement
Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty
Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence
[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]
Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent
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![The Telegraph
Money > Property > Second homes
How to avoid tax on your second home
From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net
[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]
Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer
29 August 2025 1:21pm BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreieuwgc2vsmyfcctmf4cnpcqckij2pqdk2gmzajpnihrsqyqmzyr5e@jpeg)
September 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On the same day in the Telegraph:
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starmer reshuffling his cabinet on transfer deadline day raises the very real possibility of manchester united paying £65m to sign yvette cooper
September 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
starmer reshuffling his cabinet on transfer deadline day raises the very real possibility of manchester united paying £65m to sign yvette cooper
As the vertical arm isn't offset as required for the Scandinavian cross type design, I think you'll find this is actually the flag of the historic french province of Savoy.
August 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
As the vertical arm isn't offset as required for the Scandinavian cross type design, I think you'll find this is actually the flag of the historic french province of Savoy.
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July 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Where is the moral panic?
Where are @lisanandy and @Keir_Starmer?
Or are we saying Rod Liddle can use his national platform to call for state violence and it’s fine
But if Bob Vylan chants about actual state violence it’s “incitement”?
At least try to be consistent.
Where are @lisanandy and @Keir_Starmer?
Or are we saying Rod Liddle can use his national platform to call for state violence and it’s fine
But if Bob Vylan chants about actual state violence it’s “incitement”?
At least try to be consistent.
July 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Where is the moral panic?
Where are @lisanandy and @Keir_Starmer?
Or are we saying Rod Liddle can use his national platform to call for state violence and it’s fine
But if Bob Vylan chants about actual state violence it’s “incitement”?
At least try to be consistent.
Where are @lisanandy and @Keir_Starmer?
Or are we saying Rod Liddle can use his national platform to call for state violence and it’s fine
But if Bob Vylan chants about actual state violence it’s “incitement”?
At least try to be consistent.
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Again, Rod Stewart has vocalised his support for Enoch Powell, anti-immigrant sentiment, and recently, Nigel Farage. The BBC have no issue televising his set.
NEW: The BBC has been criticised after the broadcaster cut the live feed to Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance
🗣️ 'Completely unprecedented'
🗣️ 'Completely unprecedented'
'Completely unprecedented': BBC cuts live feed for Kneecap Glastonbury performance
www.thenational.scot
June 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Again, Rod Stewart has vocalised his support for Enoch Powell, anti-immigrant sentiment, and recently, Nigel Farage. The BBC have no issue televising his set.
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Three Orange Walks have been scheduled and approved by Police Scotland in the same city, on the same weekend.
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Kneecap pull out of TRNSMT music festival over police concerns
Police Scotland said last week that allowing the trio to perform at Glasgow Green in July would require
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May 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Three Orange Walks have been scheduled and approved by Police Scotland in the same city, on the same weekend.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...