Joe Soap Esq
@joesoapesq.bsky.social
Just an average guy, being average.
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Farage's protégés, colleagues & close friends.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Farage's protégés, colleagues & close friends.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
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Spot on, Mr. Rather. 🎯 💯
December 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Spot on, Mr. Rather. 🎯 💯
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It’s really simple…
- Cap all political donations
- Ban foreign donations
- Strict conflict‑of‑interest & anti‑corruption laws with penalties
- No titles, honours or peerages for donors
- No govt contracts for donors
- Publish every donation/lobby meeting
…that’ll do it.
- Cap all political donations
- Ban foreign donations
- Strict conflict‑of‑interest & anti‑corruption laws with penalties
- No titles, honours or peerages for donors
- No govt contracts for donors
- Publish every donation/lobby meeting
…that’ll do it.
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
It’s really simple…
- Cap all political donations
- Ban foreign donations
- Strict conflict‑of‑interest & anti‑corruption laws with penalties
- No titles, honours or peerages for donors
- No govt contracts for donors
- Publish every donation/lobby meeting
…that’ll do it.
- Cap all political donations
- Ban foreign donations
- Strict conflict‑of‑interest & anti‑corruption laws with penalties
- No titles, honours or peerages for donors
- No govt contracts for donors
- Publish every donation/lobby meeting
…that’ll do it.
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So tell me again how Nigel Farage, who just took the largest ever political donation, from a Tory mega-donor, and another donation from the Viscountess wife of the non-dom owner of the Daily Mail, is planning to "take on the establishment"
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
So tell me again how Nigel Farage, who just took the largest ever political donation, from a Tory mega-donor, and another donation from the Viscountess wife of the non-dom owner of the Daily Mail, is planning to "take on the establishment"
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NEW BLOGPOST
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
Today, the government has confirmed that it intends to remove the right to trial by jury in the vast majority of cases in the Crown Courts. Serious criminal allegations, carrying up to three years …
thesecretbarrister.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
NEW BLOGPOST
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...
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Farage’s ‘racism & anti-semitism’, as remembered by over 20 fellow alumni of Dulwich College, & a proper look at his ‘denials’.
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
tinyurl.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Farage’s ‘racism & anti-semitism’, as remembered by over 20 fellow alumni of Dulwich College, & a proper look at his ‘denials’.
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
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All the coverage of Reeves ‘lying’ debagged in a single sentence.
I’m quite enjoying the 180 turn on a six pence from “you’ve wrecked the economy and created a black hole” to “there was no black hole and this is even worse”.
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
All the coverage of Reeves ‘lying’ debagged in a single sentence.
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This is an excellent, level-headed, informative piece. I'd kill for a government which could discuss the issue with the same sense of objectivity and calm.
Here's this week's column. Please - please - can we stop talking about migration in a way that's completely detached from the facts? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Net migration is plummeting. Why can’t Labour say so? | Heather Stewart
An honest debate is needed on this polarising topic as sectors such as social care struggle with recruitment
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This is an excellent, level-headed, informative piece. I'd kill for a government which could discuss the issue with the same sense of objectivity and calm.
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The Telegraph, ladies and gentlemen.
November 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Telegraph, ladies and gentlemen.
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If you look at the ridiculous case studies they dredged up & the desperate attempts to hang Reeves for ‘lying’ about the rationale behind a policy she *did not introduce*, you might work out why right-wing media is straining *not* to talk about the finer detail of her (unremarkable) budget.
November 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
If you look at the ridiculous case studies they dredged up & the desperate attempts to hang Reeves for ‘lying’ about the rationale behind a policy she *did not introduce*, you might work out why right-wing media is straining *not* to talk about the finer detail of her (unremarkable) budget.
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Oi you, person of Christian values…
“When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself”
Leviticus 19:33–34
Still feeling holy?
“When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself”
Leviticus 19:33–34
Still feeling holy?
November 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Oi you, person of Christian values…
“When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself”
Leviticus 19:33–34
Still feeling holy?
“When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself”
Leviticus 19:33–34
Still feeling holy?
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Just because it's reached the 100,000 threshold, doesn't mean anything will happen.
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Just because it's reached the 100,000 threshold, doesn't mean anything will happen.
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Fallen Feathers arrives 1 Dec.
I’ve cut Baby’s Breath to £1.99 for the next 7 days — less than the shittiest coffee at Starbucks.
Reviewers:
“Brilliant from the first page.”
“Edge-of-your-seat from start to finish.”
“Emotionally shattering and unputdownable.”
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV8
I’ve cut Baby’s Breath to £1.99 for the next 7 days — less than the shittiest coffee at Starbucks.
Reviewers:
“Brilliant from the first page.”
“Edge-of-your-seat from start to finish.”
“Emotionally shattering and unputdownable.”
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV8
The Erin Callahan Thrillers
Visit Amazon's The Erin Callahan Thrillers page and shop for all The Erin Callahan Thrillers books. Check out pictures, author information and reviews of The Erin Callahan Thrillers
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November 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Fallen Feathers arrives 1 Dec.
I’ve cut Baby’s Breath to £1.99 for the next 7 days — less than the shittiest coffee at Starbucks.
Reviewers:
“Brilliant from the first page.”
“Edge-of-your-seat from start to finish.”
“Emotionally shattering and unputdownable.”
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV8
I’ve cut Baby’s Breath to £1.99 for the next 7 days — less than the shittiest coffee at Starbucks.
Reviewers:
“Brilliant from the first page.”
“Edge-of-your-seat from start to finish.”
“Emotionally shattering and unputdownable.”
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV8
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Serious howls of outrage in the media this morning at what is a relatively modest Budget from Labour that does nothing more than fiddle around the margins.
It does highlight the missed opportunity. If you’re going to get this reaction anyway, why not at least get it for attempting a big swing?
It does highlight the missed opportunity. If you’re going to get this reaction anyway, why not at least get it for attempting a big swing?
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Serious howls of outrage in the media this morning at what is a relatively modest Budget from Labour that does nothing more than fiddle around the margins.
It does highlight the missed opportunity. If you’re going to get this reaction anyway, why not at least get it for attempting a big swing?
It does highlight the missed opportunity. If you’re going to get this reaction anyway, why not at least get it for attempting a big swing?
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To celebrate [ shamelessly promote ] the sequel to Baby's Breath, the first book is now £1.99 on kindle.
Amazon reviews:
"Brilliant from the first page."
"Sensational… an absolute rollercoaster"
"Unputdownable"
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV...
Fallen Feathers is published 1 Dec.
Amazon reviews:
"Brilliant from the first page."
"Sensational… an absolute rollercoaster"
"Unputdownable"
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV...
Fallen Feathers is published 1 Dec.
The Erin Callahan Thrillers
Visit Amazon's The Erin Callahan Thrillers page and shop for all The Erin Callahan Thrillers books. Check out pictures, author information and reviews of The Erin Callahan Thrillers
www.amazon.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 AM
To celebrate [ shamelessly promote ] the sequel to Baby's Breath, the first book is now £1.99 on kindle.
Amazon reviews:
"Brilliant from the first page."
"Sensational… an absolute rollercoaster"
"Unputdownable"
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV...
Fallen Feathers is published 1 Dec.
Amazon reviews:
"Brilliant from the first page."
"Sensational… an absolute rollercoaster"
"Unputdownable"
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV...
Fallen Feathers is published 1 Dec.
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TPUBLICAN is perfect if the "T" stands for TRAITOR.
November 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
TPUBLICAN is perfect if the "T" stands for TRAITOR.
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I have worked to end the two child limit ever since the day I was elected. Today this Labour govt acted to give every child the best start in life.
5,540 children in Tipton, Wednesbury and Coseley will be out of poverty immediately. This is what a Labour government is for 😍
5,540 children in Tipton, Wednesbury and Coseley will be out of poverty immediately. This is what a Labour government is for 😍
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I have worked to end the two child limit ever since the day I was elected. Today this Labour govt acted to give every child the best start in life.
5,540 children in Tipton, Wednesbury and Coseley will be out of poverty immediately. This is what a Labour government is for 😍
5,540 children in Tipton, Wednesbury and Coseley will be out of poverty immediately. This is what a Labour government is for 😍
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Why do the Irish far-right not understand that alleged rapists cannot be named to protect the victim. The victim can waive their right to anonymity once they're an adult and chose to do so. A child cannot do the same. It has nothing to do with ethnicity. It's the law.
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Why do the Irish far-right not understand that alleged rapists cannot be named to protect the victim. The victim can waive their right to anonymity once they're an adult and chose to do so. A child cannot do the same. It has nothing to do with ethnicity. It's the law.
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‘Raid’? Really? In the FT?
Property income tax to rise as raid on expensive homes is confirmed on.ft.com/3LYc0CZ
Property income tax to rise as raid on expensive homes is confirmed
From April 2027, a 2 percentage point increase will be applied to basic, higher and additional rates
on.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
‘Raid’? Really? In the FT?
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The former leader of Reform in Wales pled GUILTY to accepting bribes from Russia.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The former leader of Reform in Wales pled GUILTY to accepting bribes from Russia.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
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Utterly classless from Kemi.
Desperate, personal, gutter attacks - not economics.
The few remaining sensible tories behind her, look mortified.
What an embarrassment to parliament she is.
Desperate, personal, gutter attacks - not economics.
The few remaining sensible tories behind her, look mortified.
What an embarrassment to parliament she is.
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Utterly classless from Kemi.
Desperate, personal, gutter attacks - not economics.
The few remaining sensible tories behind her, look mortified.
What an embarrassment to parliament she is.
Desperate, personal, gutter attacks - not economics.
The few remaining sensible tories behind her, look mortified.
What an embarrassment to parliament she is.
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We know that Nigel Farage is an admirer of Vladimir Putin.
Now a senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
The Scottish party should now confirm that there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
Now a senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
The Scottish party should now confirm that there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
We know that Nigel Farage is an admirer of Vladimir Putin.
Now a senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
The Scottish party should now confirm that there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
Now a senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
The Scottish party should now confirm that there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.