John Petrie
@johnpetrie.bsky.social
Pro Europe, hoping for a better world. #FBPE
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Nathan Gill, former Brexit MEP and Reform leader in Wales was sentenced to 10.5 years today for accepting bribes from Russia.
Nigel Farage was leader of the Brexit Party and is leader of Reform. New him well apparently.
Nigel Farage was leader of the Brexit Party and is leader of Reform. New him well apparently.
November 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Nathan Gill, former Brexit MEP and Reform leader in Wales was sentenced to 10.5 years today for accepting bribes from Russia.
Nigel Farage was leader of the Brexit Party and is leader of Reform. New him well apparently.
Nigel Farage was leader of the Brexit Party and is leader of Reform. New him well apparently.
Well that's interesting.
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Well that's interesting.
When you get a reference like this from Epstein, and given how low the bar is, it really says something.
November 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
When you get a reference like this from Epstein, and given how low the bar is, it really says something.
Sounds about right
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Sounds about right
All those immigrants coming over here and stealing our dictionaries.
October 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
All those immigrants coming over here and stealing our dictionaries.
Russia is to Farage as Epstein is to Trump
October 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Russia is to Farage as Epstein is to Trump
Well who do we think might be behind this? It is just how brazen it is that astonishes me.
October 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Well who do we think might be behind this? It is just how brazen it is that astonishes me.
Despite some misgivings, this is the best reason yet for having digital ID
October 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Despite some misgivings, this is the best reason yet for having digital ID
Does anybody know why Europeans are not visiting the USA in the numbers they did before? Significant loss of income to the US. Can't imagine why.
October 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Does anybody know why Europeans are not visiting the USA in the numbers they did before? Significant loss of income to the US. Can't imagine why.
As this is Tory conference week, it is worth recalling what their two favourite former leaders had to say about Europe and the single market.
October 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
As this is Tory conference week, it is worth recalling what their two favourite former leaders had to say about Europe and the single market.
Nathan Gill (Reform) admitted eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements he made in the European parliament.
Reform would like you to think there is no link to Farage, but here he is out campaigning with Gill. Time to expose Farage's links to Russia.
Reform would like you to think there is no link to Farage, but here he is out campaigning with Gill. Time to expose Farage's links to Russia.
September 30, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Nathan Gill (Reform) admitted eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements he made in the European parliament.
Reform would like you to think there is no link to Farage, but here he is out campaigning with Gill. Time to expose Farage's links to Russia.
Reform would like you to think there is no link to Farage, but here he is out campaigning with Gill. Time to expose Farage's links to Russia.
Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty to taking bribes from Russia to make pro Russian statements.
Richard Tice - Deputy Leader of Reform: I have never met Nathan Gill and he has nothing to do with Reform.
Well ok then…
Richard Tice - Deputy Leader of Reform: I have never met Nathan Gill and he has nothing to do with Reform.
Well ok then…
September 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty to taking bribes from Russia to make pro Russian statements.
Richard Tice - Deputy Leader of Reform: I have never met Nathan Gill and he has nothing to do with Reform.
Well ok then…
Richard Tice - Deputy Leader of Reform: I have never met Nathan Gill and he has nothing to do with Reform.
Well ok then…
When the BBC made this appointment it was not by accident. You can see the shift in news reporting since it was made. BBC News is now GB News lite
September 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
When the BBC made this appointment it was not by accident. You can see the shift in news reporting since it was made. BBC News is now GB News lite
Reform. They will tell you one thing then do something else.
September 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Reform. They will tell you one thing then do something else.
This is why grammar is so important.
September 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This is why grammar is so important.
Angela Rayner did the right thing standing down. But the rank hypocrisy of some of those criticising her just stinks.
Farage's tax affairs and property portfolio needs close scrutiny. And what about the rest of these.....
Farage's tax affairs and property portfolio needs close scrutiny. And what about the rest of these.....
September 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Angela Rayner did the right thing standing down. But the rank hypocrisy of some of those criticising her just stinks.
Farage's tax affairs and property portfolio needs close scrutiny. And what about the rest of these.....
Farage's tax affairs and property portfolio needs close scrutiny. And what about the rest of these.....
These are the same people that want Burka's to be banned because people should not cover their face.
They haven't thought this through.
They haven't thought this through.
August 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
These are the same people that want Burka's to be banned because people should not cover their face.
They haven't thought this through.
They haven't thought this through.
Pete Buttigieg has a point
August 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Pete Buttigieg has a point
This was never intended to be an instruction manual for the 2020's but it sure has similarities in the US (MAGA) and UK (Reform).
July 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This was never intended to be an instruction manual for the 2020's but it sure has similarities in the US (MAGA) and UK (Reform).
I remember when Trump visited Scotland (Turnberry) before and received this welcome. The brilliant Janey Godley (RIP). I wonder how he will be received this time.
July 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I remember when Trump visited Scotland (Turnberry) before and received this welcome. The brilliant Janey Godley (RIP). I wonder how he will be received this time.
This is what you can get when 36.32% of the population don't vote. This is what happens when people say "they are all as bad as each other". Not voting has consequences.
July 3, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This is what you can get when 36.32% of the population don't vote. This is what happens when people say "they are all as bad as each other". Not voting has consequences.
Letter in The Times today. He has a point you know.
June 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Letter in The Times today. He has a point you know.
This is known to all MPs (and media). Let's see how many choose to ignore this in the debate today and on social media.
January 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This is known to all MPs (and media). Let's see how many choose to ignore this in the debate today and on social media.
Well this pretty much sums up Brexit. How much longer until a party has the guts to put rejoining the single market as a manifesto commitment
January 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Well this pretty much sums up Brexit. How much longer until a party has the guts to put rejoining the single market as a manifesto commitment
The death of Jimmy Carter just reinforces how far the US has fallen in its election of Trump as President - twice. You can disagree with Carter's politics, but his decency, humanity, respect for others made him a fine ambassador for the US. I can make none of those points for Trump.
December 30, 2024 at 12:12 PM
The death of Jimmy Carter just reinforces how far the US has fallen in its election of Trump as President - twice. You can disagree with Carter's politics, but his decency, humanity, respect for others made him a fine ambassador for the US. I can make none of those points for Trump.