James
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"We will always be on the side of working people", Farage's 'Letter to the Nation' says today.
What he neglects to admit is that Reform plans to cut £300+ billion from the public services that these "working people" rely on every day.
What he neglects to admit is that Reform plans to cut £300+ billion from the public services that these "working people" rely on every day.
November 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
"We will always be on the side of working people", Farage's 'Letter to the Nation' says today.
What he neglects to admit is that Reform plans to cut £300+ billion from the public services that these "working people" rely on every day.
What he neglects to admit is that Reform plans to cut £300+ billion from the public services that these "working people" rely on every day.
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In the span of a hour, they stealth edited the article from trans woman to "biological male who identifies as a woman." The BBC isn't fit for purpose.
It looks like that BBC page has been updated in the last few minutes, so that's no longer the last sentence. I think part of it has been moved to this paragraph in the middle of the article, and the age is no longer mentioned:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
In the span of a hour, they stealth edited the article from trans woman to "biological male who identifies as a woman." The BBC isn't fit for purpose.
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The government is finally scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap.
This decision is long overdue, but I’m relieved for the 450,000 children who will be lifted out of poverty by the end of Parliament.
Today’s announcement wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless work of campaigners.
This decision is long overdue, but I’m relieved for the 450,000 children who will be lifted out of poverty by the end of Parliament.
Today’s announcement wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless work of campaigners.
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The government is finally scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap.
This decision is long overdue, but I’m relieved for the 450,000 children who will be lifted out of poverty by the end of Parliament.
Today’s announcement wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless work of campaigners.
This decision is long overdue, but I’m relieved for the 450,000 children who will be lifted out of poverty by the end of Parliament.
Today’s announcement wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless work of campaigners.
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On the one hand, dozens of people testify he was very racist. On the other hand, 90% of lobby hacks enjoy going for beers with him, so it’s impossible to say whether it’s bad or not
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Twenty people allege he has a racist past. He denies it. Who’s telling the truth about Farage’s schooldays?
Reform UK’s leader refuses to answer questions about his abusive behaviour, claiming there’s ‘no evidence’. We talk to victims and witnesses
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
On the one hand, dozens of people testify he was very racist. On the other hand, 90% of lobby hacks enjoy going for beers with him, so it’s impossible to say whether it’s bad or not
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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all the little "well we have to be racist otherwise reform will be more racist" labour accounts can chug my piss quite frankly
November 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
all the little "well we have to be racist otherwise reform will be more racist" labour accounts can chug my piss quite frankly
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This week is #TransAwarenessWeek.
Trans people have the same right to freedom, joy, safety, and healthcare as everyone else. But in the UK and across the world, their rights are under attack.
We need to stand up to transphobia and guarantee everyone’s dignity.
Trans people have the same right to freedom, joy, safety, and healthcare as everyone else. But in the UK and across the world, their rights are under attack.
We need to stand up to transphobia and guarantee everyone’s dignity.
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This week is #TransAwarenessWeek.
Trans people have the same right to freedom, joy, safety, and healthcare as everyone else. But in the UK and across the world, their rights are under attack.
We need to stand up to transphobia and guarantee everyone’s dignity.
Trans people have the same right to freedom, joy, safety, and healthcare as everyone else. But in the UK and across the world, their rights are under attack.
We need to stand up to transphobia and guarantee everyone’s dignity.
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It takes an obscene amount of hubris to lecture the BBC when you have The Telegraph’s record on truth-telling.
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
The Telegraph’s BBC hypocrisy
A paper that knows a thing or two about editorial f*ck-ups...
writesbright.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It takes an obscene amount of hubris to lecture the BBC when you have The Telegraph’s record on truth-telling.
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
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NEW | if the BBC *is* biased, it’s not against the right…
Arsonists cosplaying as fire fighters: Why the right-wing war on the BBC is succeeding
brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/arsonists-...
Arsonists cosplaying as fire fighters: Why the right-wing war on the BBC is succeeding
brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/arsonists-...
Arsonists cosplaying as fire fighters: Why the right-wing war on the BBC is succeeding
The resignation of Tim Davie as BBC Director-General is the next stage in the corporation's collapse into cowardice.
brokenbottleboy.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
NEW | if the BBC *is* biased, it’s not against the right…
Arsonists cosplaying as fire fighters: Why the right-wing war on the BBC is succeeding
brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/arsonists-...
Arsonists cosplaying as fire fighters: Why the right-wing war on the BBC is succeeding
brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/arsonists-...
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Genuinely why is the BBC running push alerts every single time an asylum seeker does anything bad?
They do not do this every time a white man assaults someone or murders someone. It is an endless scaremongering tactic completely unbefitting a national broadcaster.
They do not do this every time a white man assaults someone or murders someone. It is an endless scaremongering tactic completely unbefitting a national broadcaster.
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Genuinely why is the BBC running push alerts every single time an asylum seeker does anything bad?
They do not do this every time a white man assaults someone or murders someone. It is an endless scaremongering tactic completely unbefitting a national broadcaster.
They do not do this every time a white man assaults someone or murders someone. It is an endless scaremongering tactic completely unbefitting a national broadcaster.
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I’ve tabled a Parliamentary Motion calling out Thames Water’s failures.
Our water system isn’t designed to deliver decent service—it’s built to make water firms rich.
It's high time they were forced to cough up and put right the flooding and pollution across North East Hertfordshire.
Our water system isn’t designed to deliver decent service—it’s built to make water firms rich.
It's high time they were forced to cough up and put right the flooding and pollution across North East Hertfordshire.
October 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I’ve tabled a Parliamentary Motion calling out Thames Water’s failures.
Our water system isn’t designed to deliver decent service—it’s built to make water firms rich.
It's high time they were forced to cough up and put right the flooding and pollution across North East Hertfordshire.
Our water system isn’t designed to deliver decent service—it’s built to make water firms rich.
It's high time they were forced to cough up and put right the flooding and pollution across North East Hertfordshire.
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The housing crisis started with Thatcher and it should end with this Labour government.
Launch a mass social housing programme, scrap Right to Buy, and introduce rent controls.
A secure home is a human right and the essential foundation for a decent life.
Launch a mass social housing programme, scrap Right to Buy, and introduce rent controls.
A secure home is a human right and the essential foundation for a decent life.
October 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The housing crisis started with Thatcher and it should end with this Labour government.
Launch a mass social housing programme, scrap Right to Buy, and introduce rent controls.
A secure home is a human right and the essential foundation for a decent life.
Launch a mass social housing programme, scrap Right to Buy, and introduce rent controls.
A secure home is a human right and the essential foundation for a decent life.
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I have signed @weownit.org.uk's petition to block Thames Water's plans to dump sewage in our rivers for the next 15 years. We have until 21st Oct to stop it. Add your name now.
weownit.org.uk/act-now/peti...
weownit.org.uk/act-now/peti...
Thames Water wants to pollute illegally until 2040. Ofwat must say NO.
Thames Water wants to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years
weownit.org.uk
October 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I have signed @weownit.org.uk's petition to block Thames Water's plans to dump sewage in our rivers for the next 15 years. We have until 21st Oct to stop it. Add your name now.
weownit.org.uk/act-now/peti...
weownit.org.uk/act-now/peti...
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Fiona Bruce, "I'm asking you, do you think Trump was wrong?"
Richard Tice, "Probably, certainly"
Fiona Bruce, "Probably or certainly?"
Richard Tice, "I'm not a GP, Trump is wrong"
Audience member 1, "You're a politician"
Audience member 2, "Liar"
Richard Tice, "Probably, certainly"
Fiona Bruce, "Probably or certainly?"
Richard Tice, "I'm not a GP, Trump is wrong"
Audience member 1, "You're a politician"
Audience member 2, "Liar"
September 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Fiona Bruce, "I'm asking you, do you think Trump was wrong?"
Richard Tice, "Probably, certainly"
Fiona Bruce, "Probably or certainly?"
Richard Tice, "I'm not a GP, Trump is wrong"
Audience member 1, "You're a politician"
Audience member 2, "Liar"
Richard Tice, "Probably, certainly"
Fiona Bruce, "Probably or certainly?"
Richard Tice, "I'm not a GP, Trump is wrong"
Audience member 1, "You're a politician"
Audience member 2, "Liar"
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I'm so sick of uber rich mad men, sadist authoritarians and morally vacant boot lickers.
September 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I'm so sick of uber rich mad men, sadist authoritarians and morally vacant boot lickers.
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The racists were marching and committing violence against people of colour when there were tiny numbers here. You simply cannot deport your way out of this so why not commit to anti-racism instead
It's alarming how many people need to hear this: racism is not the natural and inevitable response to the presence of (the wrong number of) racialised Others. It is a learned response, and as such it is contestable and replaceable.
This is anti-racism 101. Entry level stuff.
This is anti-racism 101. Entry level stuff.
This is first time I’ve heard the govt making the Labour argument for controlling immigration.
Mahmood argues that controlling our borders is good for race relations, because uncontrolled immigration is feeding far right rhetoric and tensions.
Expect to hear a lot more of that.
Mahmood argues that controlling our borders is good for race relations, because uncontrolled immigration is feeding far right rhetoric and tensions.
Expect to hear a lot more of that.
September 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The racists were marching and committing violence against people of colour when there were tiny numbers here. You simply cannot deport your way out of this so why not commit to anti-racism instead
Reading Dune Messiah, and damn Frank Herbert really popped off when writing visual descriptions compared to the first book imho. Really hope Villeneuve gets round to adapting this one as well because his visuals for this one are going to be 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
September 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Reading Dune Messiah, and damn Frank Herbert really popped off when writing visual descriptions compared to the first book imho. Really hope Villeneuve gets round to adapting this one as well because his visuals for this one are going to be 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
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Migrants to the UK tend to really LOVE this country. My aunt married my uncle in 1992 and she had to learn English, she’s been treated horribly coz she’s not white, she’s worked for decades in care for shite money and she STILL chooses to stay here and loves it.
September 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Migrants to the UK tend to really LOVE this country. My aunt married my uncle in 1992 and she had to learn English, she’s been treated horribly coz she’s not white, she’s worked for decades in care for shite money and she STILL chooses to stay here and loves it.
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I’m not saying UK trains are expensive…
… but in Spain and I accidentally booked business class which comes with a full meal and several glasses of wine it was still cheaper than an Avanti off peak single standard fare.
… but in Spain and I accidentally booked business class which comes with a full meal and several glasses of wine it was still cheaper than an Avanti off peak single standard fare.
September 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I’m not saying UK trains are expensive…
… but in Spain and I accidentally booked business class which comes with a full meal and several glasses of wine it was still cheaper than an Avanti off peak single standard fare.
… but in Spain and I accidentally booked business class which comes with a full meal and several glasses of wine it was still cheaper than an Avanti off peak single standard fare.
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Two men have raped a Sikh woman, telling her "You don't belong in this country, get out."
This is where the dehumanisation of migrants and people of colour leads: the most serious physical and sexual violence.
This is where the dehumanisation of migrants and people of colour leads: the most serious physical and sexual violence.
September 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Two men have raped a Sikh woman, telling her "You don't belong in this country, get out."
This is where the dehumanisation of migrants and people of colour leads: the most serious physical and sexual violence.
This is where the dehumanisation of migrants and people of colour leads: the most serious physical and sexual violence.
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If reports of the EHRC guidance are correct, it is not compatible with trans people's human rights.
It would usher in a system of segregation, policed via threats of legal action by those with money to burn.
Trans people, as well as people who are not trans, face harassment.
It would usher in a system of segregation, policed via threats of legal action by those with money to burn.
Trans people, as well as people who are not trans, face harassment.
September 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
If reports of the EHRC guidance are correct, it is not compatible with trans people's human rights.
It would usher in a system of segregation, policed via threats of legal action by those with money to burn.
Trans people, as well as people who are not trans, face harassment.
It would usher in a system of segregation, policed via threats of legal action by those with money to burn.
Trans people, as well as people who are not trans, face harassment.
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me all the time always
September 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
me all the time always
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The photo choice! The Times casually out here behaving like a hard right blogger. Imagine a broadsheet treating a Deputy Prime Minister this way who was a white man who went to Oxford.
The deputy PM has a house here. I know why, says Jamie Doward
Angela Rayner, you’ll love Hove. Here’s my guide
The deputy PM has a house here. I know why, says Jamie Doward
www.thetimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The photo choice! The Times casually out here behaving like a hard right blogger. Imagine a broadsheet treating a Deputy Prime Minister this way who was a white man who went to Oxford.
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Let’s be honest. Carswell is not alone. You don’t tweet unless you know it’s a popular belief. There are many in public roles, in pubs and at dinner tables who believe this. This is a persecution of Muslims in the UK and anyone with any sense of humanity, who cares about Britain must call this out .
Douglas Carswell has skirted the line and now he's crossed it.
This is disgusting racism from a former MP who now demonstrates who and what he is.
This is disgusting racism from a former MP who now demonstrates who and what he is.
September 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Let’s be honest. Carswell is not alone. You don’t tweet unless you know it’s a popular belief. There are many in public roles, in pubs and at dinner tables who believe this. This is a persecution of Muslims in the UK and anyone with any sense of humanity, who cares about Britain must call this out .
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Historians exercise great power and some of them know it. They recreate the past, changing it to fit their own interpretations. Thus, they change the future as well.
August 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Historians exercise great power and some of them know it. They recreate the past, changing it to fit their own interpretations. Thus, they change the future as well.
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Forthcoming statutory guidance could have a profound impact on trans people's lives.
I've written to the Women and Equalities Minister to urge her to reject anything that undermines trans people's rights, inclusion, privacy or safety, and for Parliament to have proper oversight.
I've written to the Women and Equalities Minister to urge her to reject anything that undermines trans people's rights, inclusion, privacy or safety, and for Parliament to have proper oversight.
August 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Forthcoming statutory guidance could have a profound impact on trans people's lives.
I've written to the Women and Equalities Minister to urge her to reject anything that undermines trans people's rights, inclusion, privacy or safety, and for Parliament to have proper oversight.
I've written to the Women and Equalities Minister to urge her to reject anything that undermines trans people's rights, inclusion, privacy or safety, and for Parliament to have proper oversight.