Gus Langley
@guslangley.bsky.social
From Devon - music, books, landscapes, cats, politics, etc and, of course, Plymouth Argyle!
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If the Brexit years really were behind us, Reform would no longer be a threat, there’d be no talk of leaving the ECHR, no Brexit peerages or whining about ‘Brexit betrayal’.
Instead, there’d be accountability and an electoral price to pay for the damage done. A ruthless reality check. No prisoners.
Instead, there’d be accountability and an electoral price to pay for the damage done. A ruthless reality check. No prisoners.
February 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM
If the Brexit years really were behind us, Reform would no longer be a threat, there’d be no talk of leaving the ECHR, no Brexit peerages or whining about ‘Brexit betrayal’.
Instead, there’d be accountability and an electoral price to pay for the damage done. A ruthless reality check. No prisoners.
Instead, there’d be accountability and an electoral price to pay for the damage done. A ruthless reality check. No prisoners.
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As @labourlewis.bsky.social puts it - Palantir, quite simply, stinks
Government deals with Palantir stink, and stank long before the Peter Mandelson scandal. The government must pivot away from companies like Palantir.
February 13, 2026 at 12:56 PM
As @labourlewis.bsky.social puts it - Palantir, quite simply, stinks
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More reasons to be concerned about Palantir…
Government deals with Palantir stink, and stank long before the Peter Mandelson scandal. The government must pivot away from companies like Palantir.
February 12, 2026 at 4:56 PM
More reasons to be concerned about Palantir…
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Very good from @verybrexitproblems.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Very good from @verybrexitproblems.bsky.social
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I think the Tories can wind thier neck in re planting inappropriate people in the Lords . Let’s hear about Michelle Mone, Evgeny Lebedev and don’t get me started on the knob flasher Bone.
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
I think the Tories can wind thier neck in re planting inappropriate people in the Lords . Let’s hear about Michelle Mone, Evgeny Lebedev and don’t get me started on the knob flasher Bone.
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We don’t have a functioning democracy when the people who lied to our faces to ‘get Brexit done’ are never held to account for the damage they’ve caused… and, worse still, are rewarded for life, for cynically or moronically selling our country out.
They deserve nothing but our contempt. Forever.
They deserve nothing but our contempt. Forever.
Toby Young, Matthew Elliott, Daniel Moylan, Claire Fox, Daniel Hannan, Michael Gove, Therese Coffey (a Brexit convert), Paul Goodman, John Moynihan, Ruth Lea, Stewart Jackson, Michael Hintze, Charles Moore, David Frost, Theo Agnew; & now John Redwood.
Rewarded for the Brexit calamity with peerages.
Rewarded for the Brexit calamity with peerages.
Ex Tory MP John Redwood has been made a peer, as Lord Redwood on 31 January, and was formally introduced in the Lords on Tuesday
February 11, 2026 at 8:12 PM
We don’t have a functioning democracy when the people who lied to our faces to ‘get Brexit done’ are never held to account for the damage they’ve caused… and, worse still, are rewarded for life, for cynically or moronically selling our country out.
They deserve nothing but our contempt. Forever.
They deserve nothing but our contempt. Forever.
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The Epstein files aren’t just about personal scandal.
They map a world of money, data operations and elite networks – and Brexit sits right in the middle of it.
This wasn’t a grassroots revolt. It was power protecting itself.
They map a world of money, data operations and elite networks – and Brexit sits right in the middle of it.
This wasn’t a grassroots revolt. It was power protecting itself.
The will of the rich and powerful: Brexit and the Epstein files
The Epstein files reveal the role of Brexit in a global network which stands to gain from undermining democracy itself
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 7:39 AM
The Epstein files aren’t just about personal scandal.
They map a world of money, data operations and elite networks – and Brexit sits right in the middle of it.
This wasn’t a grassroots revolt. It was power protecting itself.
They map a world of money, data operations and elite networks – and Brexit sits right in the middle of it.
This wasn’t a grassroots revolt. It was power protecting itself.
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"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
Palantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge | NewsCase
Switzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag
www.newscase.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
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Apart from a post by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social on how many times Farage’s name appears (in what very little of the Epstein files are public), I’ve seen nothing from the British mainstream media about this.
Just imagine if they focused their energy on this story instead of trying to oust Starmer.
Just imagine if they focused their energy on this story instead of trying to oust Starmer.
The British mainstream media is busy trying to oust Starmer, again, and yet they seem not at all interested in a much bigger and more serious Epstein story involving Farage, Putin, and Brexit.
Fortunately, @bylinetimes.bsky.social is.
Fortunately, @bylinetimes.bsky.social is.
Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein
Nigel Farage was the figurehead and his partner Laure Ferrari started it. Steve Bannon and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were providing almost daily support
bylinetimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Apart from a post by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social on how many times Farage’s name appears (in what very little of the Epstein files are public), I’ve seen nothing from the British mainstream media about this.
Just imagine if they focused their energy on this story instead of trying to oust Starmer.
Just imagine if they focused their energy on this story instead of trying to oust Starmer.
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This is a Westminster journalist bubble. The real world wonders why aren't you investigating the names in the Epstein files or is it because there are names in there you still want out of the headlines, something about the links between Farage, Epstein and Bannon?
February 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM
This is a Westminster journalist bubble. The real world wonders why aren't you investigating the names in the Epstein files or is it because there are names in there you still want out of the headlines, something about the links between Farage, Epstein and Bannon?
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It’s no coincidence that Britain started to go backwards in 2015.
Brexit is the cause — it was always about removing checks, balances and democracy at the top, even if it was mostly about racism at the bottom.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Brexit is the cause — it was always about removing checks, balances and democracy at the top, even if it was mostly about racism at the bottom.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
It’s no coincidence that Britain started to go backwards in 2015.
Brexit is the cause — it was always about removing checks, balances and democracy at the top, even if it was mostly about racism at the bottom.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Brexit is the cause — it was always about removing checks, balances and democracy at the top, even if it was mostly about racism at the bottom.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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I'm old enough to remember when Johnson then PM turned a blind eye to Cummings lies, then backed up Cummings re Barnard Castle, then slipped his security detail to attend party with his Russian mates in Italy , then partied while our elderly died in care homes . 😏
February 9, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I'm old enough to remember when Johnson then PM turned a blind eye to Cummings lies, then backed up Cummings re Barnard Castle, then slipped his security detail to attend party with his Russian mates in Italy , then partied while our elderly died in care homes . 😏
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BBC quotes Reform & even SNP on McSweeney scandal resignation, but not @greenparty.org.uk , despite polling NINE times more voters than SNP!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
McSweeney quits as PM's chief of staff, saying he takes 'full responsibility' for advising Mandelson appointment
Keir Starmer and McSweeney decided it was the right time for him to leave, the BBC understands, as Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson are appointed acting chiefs of staff.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
BBC quotes Reform & even SNP on McSweeney scandal resignation, but not @greenparty.org.uk , despite polling NINE times more voters than SNP!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
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🚨BREAKING: Parliament is going to debate the petition – BY-ELECTIONS TO BE CALLED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT TO ANOTHER PARTY on 16 March 2026!
Contact/Tag your MP now and ask them to attend the debate and speak out in support
Contact/Tag your MP now and ask them to attend the debate and speak out in support
February 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
🚨BREAKING: Parliament is going to debate the petition – BY-ELECTIONS TO BE CALLED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT TO ANOTHER PARTY on 16 March 2026!
Contact/Tag your MP now and ask them to attend the debate and speak out in support
Contact/Tag your MP now and ask them to attend the debate and speak out in support
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Gordon Brown says there are systemic failings in our politics - paid lobbyists, corruption, MPs with second jobs etc
He argues we need far stronger ethics, transparency & anti-corruption powers.
Clive Lewis MP has written of the culture, the pull of money turning heads & corroding public service
He argues we need far stronger ethics, transparency & anti-corruption powers.
Clive Lewis MP has written of the culture, the pull of money turning heads & corroding public service
Gifts, temptation and the colossal corrosion of politics
At Westminster, gifts and freebies aren’t simple goodwill, but rather part of the slow pull of money that turns heads, normalises privilege and corrodes public service
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Gordon Brown says there are systemic failings in our politics - paid lobbyists, corruption, MPs with second jobs etc
He argues we need far stronger ethics, transparency & anti-corruption powers.
Clive Lewis MP has written of the culture, the pull of money turning heads & corroding public service
He argues we need far stronger ethics, transparency & anti-corruption powers.
Clive Lewis MP has written of the culture, the pull of money turning heads & corroding public service
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It’s time for Keir Starmer to pick a side. From protecting our right to peaceful protest, to getting us off dangerous fossil fuels, the UK can be the alternative to everything that’s wrong with Trump. Join me in urging Starmer to choose people and planet over billionaire-backed bullies
February 7, 2026 at 8:42 AM
It’s time for Keir Starmer to pick a side. From protecting our right to peaceful protest, to getting us off dangerous fossil fuels, the UK can be the alternative to everything that’s wrong with Trump. Join me in urging Starmer to choose people and planet over billionaire-backed bullies
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🚨Whatever you decide to do in the Gorton and Denton by-election - PLEASE DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
February 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
🚨Whatever you decide to do in the Gorton and Denton by-election - PLEASE DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
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The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice, why victims of abuse can seek safety, and why disabled people are treated with dignity in care
February 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM
The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice, why victims of abuse can seek safety, and why disabled people are treated with dignity in care
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Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
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Say no more!
January 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Say no more!
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Why TF would you ‘give Reform a go’?
Yes. They represent change. But not good change. Not the change people want.
This lot would torch everything we value and rely upon (NHS, public services, our rights, protections…)
in an absolute frenzy of corruption, prejudice and uselessness.
FFS. Please don’t.
Yes. They represent change. But not good change. Not the change people want.
This lot would torch everything we value and rely upon (NHS, public services, our rights, protections…)
in an absolute frenzy of corruption, prejudice and uselessness.
FFS. Please don’t.
Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Why TF would you ‘give Reform a go’?
Yes. They represent change. But not good change. Not the change people want.
This lot would torch everything we value and rely upon (NHS, public services, our rights, protections…)
in an absolute frenzy of corruption, prejudice and uselessness.
FFS. Please don’t.
Yes. They represent change. But not good change. Not the change people want.
This lot would torch everything we value and rely upon (NHS, public services, our rights, protections…)
in an absolute frenzy of corruption, prejudice and uselessness.
FFS. Please don’t.
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We already have @JenniferNadel, Luke Myer MP & @marcusjball pushing for this
Plus 30 cross‑party MPs already back it
If we want truth in politics, this is the moment to act
So please - click below to email your MP & urge them to support this bill
www.compassioninpolitics.com/write_mp_acc...
Plus 30 cross‑party MPs already back it
If we want truth in politics, this is the moment to act
So please - click below to email your MP & urge them to support this bill
www.compassioninpolitics.com/write_mp_acc...
The Public Accountability Bill Amendment
Ask your MP to support a ban on lying in politics today. Amendments 13–18 to the Hillsborough Law would make it a criminal offence for politicians and parliamentary candidates to deliberately mislead ...
www.compassioninpolitics.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:54 PM
We already have @JenniferNadel, Luke Myer MP & @marcusjball pushing for this
Plus 30 cross‑party MPs already back it
If we want truth in politics, this is the moment to act
So please - click below to email your MP & urge them to support this bill
www.compassioninpolitics.com/write_mp_acc...
Plus 30 cross‑party MPs already back it
If we want truth in politics, this is the moment to act
So please - click below to email your MP & urge them to support this bill
www.compassioninpolitics.com/write_mp_acc...
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We finally have a shot at criminalising lying in politics…
And you can help.
I spoke at an event this week where the room voted almost unanimously that MPs & Lords must be covered by the new offence of Misleading the Public
Imagine if this went though
And this is where we need your help…
And you can help.
I spoke at an event this week where the room voted almost unanimously that MPs & Lords must be covered by the new offence of Misleading the Public
Imagine if this went though
And this is where we need your help…
January 23, 2026 at 8:54 PM
We finally have a shot at criminalising lying in politics…
And you can help.
I spoke at an event this week where the room voted almost unanimously that MPs & Lords must be covered by the new offence of Misleading the Public
Imagine if this went though
And this is where we need your help…
And you can help.
I spoke at an event this week where the room voted almost unanimously that MPs & Lords must be covered by the new offence of Misleading the Public
Imagine if this went though
And this is where we need your help…
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Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."