Lesley
@lesleymbro.bsky.social
Ex head teacher, grandma to three wonderful young people. Love dogs, Lake District. Leftie remainer. No DMs thank you.
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I feel compelled to write a review thread 🧵 for The Liz Truss Show because in the madness of the content, other aspects - vital aspects - are being missed.
1. The Aesthetics
Unless they were aiming for "Harley Street urologist waiting room circa 1992" this interview area is just unacceptable. 1/
1. The Aesthetics
Unless they were aiming for "Harley Street urologist waiting room circa 1992" this interview area is just unacceptable. 1/
December 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I feel compelled to write a review thread 🧵 for The Liz Truss Show because in the madness of the content, other aspects - vital aspects - are being missed.
1. The Aesthetics
Unless they were aiming for "Harley Street urologist waiting room circa 1992" this interview area is just unacceptable. 1/
1. The Aesthetics
Unless they were aiming for "Harley Street urologist waiting room circa 1992" this interview area is just unacceptable. 1/
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139 flag complaints received by the county council, but FOI shows only one was removed. Hundreds were left to residents who faced intimidation and a serious assault when trying to remove them.
Left to danger: Norfolk council inaction leads to flag-related violence
As Norfolk refused to act on flag complaints, locals removing them instead found themselves threatened and violently attacked
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
139 flag complaints received by the county council, but FOI shows only one was removed. Hundreds were left to residents who faced intimidation and a serious assault when trying to remove them.
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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 5:36 PM
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...
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Reform councillor apologises after urinating on street during campaign trail
Reform councillor apologises after urinating on street
He was caught by a Ring doorbell camera
www.somersetlive.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Reform councillor apologises after urinating on street during campaign trail
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October 12, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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New post just out:
The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...
The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...
Russia and the rise of the radical right
Marine Le Pen meets with Putin before the 2017 French Presidential election (Photo credit Mikhail Klimentyev/AFP via Getty Images)
open.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
New post just out:
The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...
The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...
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H/t @fuflunspw.bsky.social for this excellent link of Farage’s public endorsement of “decent, honourable” Nathan Gill.
No doubt Putin woukd agree with him.
bsky.app/profile/refo...
No doubt Putin woukd agree with him.
bsky.app/profile/refo...
Who wants to see a video of Nigel Farage calling Nathan Gill a “decent, honourable man”?
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
H/t @fuflunspw.bsky.social for this excellent link of Farage’s public endorsement of “decent, honourable” Nathan Gill.
No doubt Putin woukd agree with him.
bsky.app/profile/refo...
No doubt Putin woukd agree with him.
bsky.app/profile/refo...
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The very idea that Farage/ Tice/ ReFuk are denying Nathan Gill, recently convicted of taking bribes to tout for Russia, as being one of theirs is utterly ludicrous.
Farage and Nathan Gill go WAY WAY back to their shared party (UKIP then BXP) in the European Party. Then ReFUK
Farage and Nathan Gill go WAY WAY back to their shared party (UKIP then BXP) in the European Party. Then ReFUK
I would also point out that a ReFuk Government under Farage is likely to leave us with an even thinner fig leaf, given the quite long history of Farage - Nathan Gill type touting for Russia whilst in the EU Parliament.
Not to mention some of their financial backers cosying up to the 🇷🇺 ambassador
Not to mention some of their financial backers cosying up to the 🇷🇺 ambassador
September 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The very idea that Farage/ Tice/ ReFuk are denying Nathan Gill, recently convicted of taking bribes to tout for Russia, as being one of theirs is utterly ludicrous.
Farage and Nathan Gill go WAY WAY back to their shared party (UKIP then BXP) in the European Party. Then ReFUK
Farage and Nathan Gill go WAY WAY back to their shared party (UKIP then BXP) in the European Party. Then ReFUK
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Reform UK's Chair for Blackpool and candidate there Mark Butcher wants to be patriotic so he's posted a selfie with a bunch of Tommy Robinson supporters.
His friend circled here was also videoed doing Nazi salutes:
www.instagram.com/reel/DPPXNPk...
His friend circled here was also videoed doing Nazi salutes:
www.instagram.com/reel/DPPXNPk...
October 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Reform UK's Chair for Blackpool and candidate there Mark Butcher wants to be patriotic so he's posted a selfie with a bunch of Tommy Robinson supporters.
His friend circled here was also videoed doing Nazi salutes:
www.instagram.com/reel/DPPXNPk...
His friend circled here was also videoed doing Nazi salutes:
www.instagram.com/reel/DPPXNPk...
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When Rishi Sunak made the Vaccine deal with Moderna as Chancellor, he had up to £530m invested in Moderna.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
September 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
When Rishi Sunak made the Vaccine deal with Moderna as Chancellor, he had up to £530m invested in Moderna.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
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"So, the very same day free speech champion Nigel Farage denied banning critical journalists from his events, his team did exactly that.
"In theory, this could be more than just painfully ironic for Farage. Evidence sessions to Congressional committees are given under oath…"
"In theory, this could be more than just painfully ironic for Farage. Evidence sessions to Congressional committees are given under oath…"
Did Farage just lie to US congress under oath?
At a hearing in DC, the leader of Reform said that he does not ban journalists from his party’s conference - just hours after his party banned The New World
www.thenewworld.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
"So, the very same day free speech champion Nigel Farage denied banning critical journalists from his events, his team did exactly that.
"In theory, this could be more than just painfully ironic for Farage. Evidence sessions to Congressional committees are given under oath…"
"In theory, this could be more than just painfully ironic for Farage. Evidence sessions to Congressional committees are given under oath…"
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What has the ECHR ever done for us?
August 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
What has the ECHR ever done for us?
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This is very odd analysis. Most of the Government's problems are the fault of the party that was in charge for 14 out of the past 15 years. The Conservatives never stopped blaming their predecessors. Why would Labour after less than a year?
Chris Mason: Labour is still blaming the Conservatives
A year on from the election, the government needs to demonstrate delivery to claw back some popularity.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This is very odd analysis. Most of the Government's problems are the fault of the party that was in charge for 14 out of the past 15 years. The Conservatives never stopped blaming their predecessors. Why would Labour after less than a year?
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Banks for the West of England mayor? Of course. Wreck Britain, then offer to “fix” it - classic move of populists. The Brexit bankroller is now playing “man of the people,” despite dodgy funding, failed ventures, and fascist antics. If West of England wanted a parody of populist grift, here he is
March 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Banks for the West of England mayor? Of course. Wreck Britain, then offer to “fix” it - classic move of populists. The Brexit bankroller is now playing “man of the people,” despite dodgy funding, failed ventures, and fascist antics. If West of England wanted a parody of populist grift, here he is
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Reform UK is actually a limited company controlled by Nigel Farage. In both form and content it is an authoritarian vehicle. By according Farage the same privileges as normal democratic parties, Labour is giving legitimacy to a party that delegitimises our laws /15
December 24, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Reform UK is actually a limited company controlled by Nigel Farage. In both form and content it is an authoritarian vehicle. By according Farage the same privileges as normal democratic parties, Labour is giving legitimacy to a party that delegitimises our laws /15
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Kemi Badenoch faces scrutiny over a £9.9m contract extension she approved, linking her department to a controversial council service scandal.
Badenoch: did she ‘make mistakes’ and ‘let standards slip’?
Kemi Badenoch faces scrutiny over a £9.9m contract extension she approved, linking her department to a controversial council service scandal
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 15, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Kemi Badenoch faces scrutiny over a £9.9m contract extension she approved, linking her department to a controversial council service scandal.
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A superb letter to the Question Time production team. We will look back and realise, far too late, just how dangerous the bias was.
With Nigel Farage back on Question Time and with around 300,000 reads in over 144 countries but still with no response from Question Time
Here's @docrussjackson.bsky.social's open letter to the BBC about widely held concerns about why bias on #bbcqt is not going away
@yorksbylines.bsky.social
Here's @docrussjackson.bsky.social's open letter to the BBC about widely held concerns about why bias on #bbcqt is not going away
@yorksbylines.bsky.social
An open letter to the BBC
Dr Russell Jackson, senior lecturer in communication and public relations at Sheffield Hallam University, writes to the BBC about Question Time
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 7, 2024 at 7:58 AM
A superb letter to the Question Time production team. We will look back and realise, far too late, just how dangerous the bias was.
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Why framing matters. The day(s) after Election Day, the general vibe was that Trump won and it wasn't close. That fed the narrative that it was a "mandate" and a "landslide."
In reality it was neither.
In reality it was neither.
"Repeat after me: there was no 'landslide'. There was no 'blowout'. There was no 'sweeping' mandate given to Trump by the electorate. The numbers don’t lie."
My new Guardian op-ed on the new GOP election lie - and why it's important to rebut it! I brought (lots of) receipts:
My new Guardian op-ed on the new GOP election lie - and why it's important to rebut it! I brought (lots of) receipts:
Donald Trump didn’t win by a historic landslide. It’s time to nip that lie in the bud | Mehdi Hasan
In 2024, we have a new post-election lie – Trump didn’t just win, Republicans say, but he won big. He won a landslide. That’s false
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Why framing matters. The day(s) after Election Day, the general vibe was that Trump won and it wasn't close. That fed the narrative that it was a "mandate" and a "landslide."
In reality it was neither.
In reality it was neither.
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Guisborough has a couple of eco-friendly events tomorrow morning. Christmas clothing swap shop in the library and repair cafe in the Methodist Church
November 29, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Guisborough has a couple of eco-friendly events tomorrow morning. Christmas clothing swap shop in the library and repair cafe in the Methodist Church
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The best way in which to counter Musk’s outrageous attempt to manipulate British democracy is to deactivate and then delete his propaganda vehicle from your phone and laptop.
Do it now. Please.
Do it now. Please.
November 25, 2024 at 11:42 AM
The best way in which to counter Musk’s outrageous attempt to manipulate British democracy is to deactivate and then delete his propaganda vehicle from your phone and laptop.
Do it now. Please.
Do it now. Please.
Just spent half an hour on Twitter. Blimey, how did I stay there so long? So much more pleasant on here.
November 23, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Just spent half an hour on Twitter. Blimey, how did I stay there so long? So much more pleasant on here.
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Lets see what the ‘what are the government hiding from us ‘ ‘did Reeves lie on her cv ‘ mob have to say about this then
Reform MP James McMurdock was jailed for repeatedly kicking his girlfriend.
He had told the media he was jailed for "pushing" his former partner in 2006.
Court records obtained by The Times say the sentence was given because of "the serious nature of the offence”.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
He had told the media he was jailed for "pushing" his former partner in 2006.
Court records obtained by The Times say the sentence was given because of "the serious nature of the offence”.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Reform MP James McMurdock was jailed for repeatedly kicking girlfriend
The MP had told the media he had been jailed for ‘pushing’ former partner in 2006, when the court records say he repeatedly kicked her on a night out
www.thetimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Lets see what the ‘what are the government hiding from us ‘ ‘did Reeves lie on her cv ‘ mob have to say about this then
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A few facts about Labour's Budget and farmers.
November 19, 2024 at 3:24 PM
A few facts about Labour's Budget and farmers.
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I see that a collection of MPs have taken it upon themselves to “launch” a private prosecution, in relation to a case which is still awaiting a CPS charging decision.
What might be the problems with this? 🧵
What might be the problems with this? 🧵
November 18, 2024 at 5:50 PM
I see that a collection of MPs have taken it upon themselves to “launch” a private prosecution, in relation to a case which is still awaiting a CPS charging decision.
What might be the problems with this? 🧵
What might be the problems with this? 🧵