Markusnotts
@markusnotts.bsky.social
Gay. Left leaning . Semi retired.
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The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
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Nigel Farage said their flagship council in Kent would be a "shop window" for how they would run the country.
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
EXCLUSIVE: Reform's flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after suspending nine of its own councillors
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Nigel Farage said their flagship council in Kent would be a "shop window" for how they would run the country.
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
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Reform branded a ‘laughing stock’ following chaotic meeting leak
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www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
Reform branded a ‘laughing stock’ following chaotic meeting leak
www.independent.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Reform branded a ‘laughing stock’ following chaotic meeting leak
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
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What a photo.
October 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
What a photo.
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Reform promised to cut ‘wasteful spending’ but now plans to spend £75,000 of taxpayers' money on flags
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/refo...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/refo...
Reform-led council set to spend £75,000 on putting up union flags
Reform promised to cut ‘wasteful spending’ but now plans to spend thousands on flags
leftfootforward.org
October 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Reform promised to cut ‘wasteful spending’ but now plans to spend £75,000 of taxpayers' money on flags
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/refo...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/refo...
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Nigel Farage complained about being a 'spectator' at PMQs, but he hasn't put his name forward for a question since July...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
Nigel Farage’s ‘PMQs strike’ ridiculed as records show he hasn’t asked for extra question in months
It turns out Farage hasn't put his name forward to ask a question for months
leftfootforward.org
October 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Nigel Farage complained about being a 'spectator' at PMQs, but he hasn't put his name forward for a question since July...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
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Why the Caerphilly by-election result shows Nigel Farage's party is much weaker than most of the coverage of Reform suggests
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/24/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/24/t...
The Reform Backlash: Caerphilly By-Election Result Shows Nigel Farage’s Party Is Much Weaker Than It Looks
Despite widespread media predictions of a Reform victory on Thursday, Farage's defeat shows his party continues to be overestimated, argues Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Why the Caerphilly by-election result shows Nigel Farage's party is much weaker than most of the coverage of Reform suggests
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/24/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/24/t...
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Nigel Farage’s partner embroiled in Brussels fraud investigation
Laure Ferrari’s Eurosceptic group was at the centre of fraud scandal that led to ongoing criminal case
www.thetimes.com/article/1883...
Laure Ferrari’s Eurosceptic group was at the centre of fraud scandal that led to ongoing criminal case
www.thetimes.com/article/1883...
Nigel Farage’s partner embroiled in Brussels fraud investigation
Laure Ferrari’s Eurosceptic group was at the centre of fraud scandal that led to ongoing criminal case
www.thetimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Nigel Farage’s partner embroiled in Brussels fraud investigation
Laure Ferrari’s Eurosceptic group was at the centre of fraud scandal that led to ongoing criminal case
www.thetimes.com/article/1883...
Laure Ferrari’s Eurosceptic group was at the centre of fraud scandal that led to ongoing criminal case
www.thetimes.com/article/1883...
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Oh.
Reform UK has been forced to reject more unlawful donations than any other British political party in 2025
the party has had to give back almost £200,000 this year from 18 impermissible donors, according to Electoral Commission data
www.ft.com/content/5392...
the party has had to give back almost £200,000 this year from 18 impermissible donors, according to Electoral Commission data
www.ft.com/content/5392...
October 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Oh.
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The contact of Reform UK's Russian puppet Nathan Gill is linked to efforts to destabilise the US and Ukraine. Why is no one asking more questions?
www.thenerve.news/p/reform-uk-...
www.thenerve.news/p/reform-uk-...
The contact of Reform UK’s Russian puppet Nathan Gill is linked to efforts to destabilise the US and Ukraine. Why, even now, is no one asking questions?
Gill, former leader in Wales of Nigel Farage's party, admits taking bribes to help Putin. And his Russian connection - the Ukrainian politician Oleh Voloshyn - in turn has links to a key figure wante...
www.thenerve.news
October 13, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The contact of Reform UK's Russian puppet Nathan Gill is linked to efforts to destabilise the US and Ukraine. Why is no one asking more questions?
www.thenerve.news/p/reform-uk-...
www.thenerve.news/p/reform-uk-...
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After weeks of Reform distancing itself from Nathan Gill, Nigel Farage finally admits he's known him 'for a very long time'
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
Nigel Farage finally admits to knowing Nathan Gill after senior Reform figure repeatedly claimed he didn’t
Farage has admitted he knew Gill for 'a very long time' but claims he didn't know anything about his pro-Russia activities...
leftfootforward.org
October 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
After weeks of Reform distancing itself from Nathan Gill, Nigel Farage finally admits he's known him 'for a very long time'
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...
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Oh.
Reform UK abandoning manifesto pledge of £90bn in tax cuts, deputy leader admits
Reform UK abandoning manifesto pledge of £90bn in tax cuts, deputy leader admits
Richard Tice says party will concentrate on cutting civil service and scrapping net zero once in government
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Reform UK’s deputy leader has admitted the party cannot deliver the £90bn in tax cuts promised in its manifesto, saying it would concentrate on public spending cuts once in government.
Richard Tice said key election pledges such as lifting the income tax threshold would be an “aspiration” and that once in government Reform would concentrate on cutting the civil service and scrapping net zero. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Oh.
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Claims he's just a regular journalist doing his journalising on behalf of the silent millions... checks out for me..
October 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Claims he's just a regular journalist doing his journalising on behalf of the silent millions... checks out for me..
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That New York Times story lots of people are sharing today about Farage's ties to US anti-abortion groups was first reported by @mc00.bsky.social on Byline Times a year ago bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
October 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
That New York Times story lots of people are sharing today about Farage's ties to US anti-abortion groups was first reported by @mc00.bsky.social on Byline Times a year ago bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
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Greater Lincolnshire Mayor under fire for £74k plans for new offices
www.lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/new...
www.lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/new...
Mayor under fire for £74k plan for new office
Greater Lincolnshire’s new mayoral authority has come under fire over plans to spend £74,000 on new offices.
www.lincsonline.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Greater Lincolnshire Mayor under fire for £74k plans for new offices
www.lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/new...
www.lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/new...
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Reform UK’s Nathan Gill met with EU President Tajani to lobby him based on Russian Bribes.
Even then, Nigel Farage didn’t bat an eyelid.
Remarkable video. He had never shown an interest in free speech related to Ukrainian TV channels before.
#ReformRussianBribes
Even then, Nigel Farage didn’t bat an eyelid.
Remarkable video. He had never shown an interest in free speech related to Ukrainian TV channels before.
#ReformRussianBribes
October 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Reform UK’s Nathan Gill met with EU President Tajani to lobby him based on Russian Bribes.
Even then, Nigel Farage didn’t bat an eyelid.
Remarkable video. He had never shown an interest in free speech related to Ukrainian TV channels before.
#ReformRussianBribes
Even then, Nigel Farage didn’t bat an eyelid.
Remarkable video. He had never shown an interest in free speech related to Ukrainian TV channels before.
#ReformRussianBribes
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The thing I'm "stunned" about is why this isn't the biggest domestic news item on every flipping platform
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny
Insiders have told Byline Times it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about his close aide's pro Russian statements
bylinetimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The thing I'm "stunned" about is why this isn't the biggest domestic news item on every flipping platform
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
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Reform whining about incitement against Farage is another misstep (just looks pathetic).
After a summer where they got to control the narrative they're flailing around a bit now.
After a summer where they got to control the narrative they're flailing around a bit now.
October 1, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Reform whining about incitement against Farage is another misstep (just looks pathetic).
After a summer where they got to control the narrative they're flailing around a bit now.
After a summer where they got to control the narrative they're flailing around a bit now.
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Reform’s Yusuf says Starmer is “inciting violence” and “demonising” Farage with his comments and will be responsible if anything happens? So who is responsible for all the hate following Farage calling Muslims a “fifth column”, BLM “The Taliban”.? Chinese “c****y” & referring to the “Jewish lobby”?
October 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Reform’s Yusuf says Starmer is “inciting violence” and “demonising” Farage with his comments and will be responsible if anything happens? So who is responsible for all the hate following Farage calling Muslims a “fifth column”, BLM “The Taliban”.? Chinese “c****y” & referring to the “Jewish lobby”?
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'Farage Boats' is a useful term and should be normalised.
“I would gently point out to Nigel Farage that before we left the EU we had a returns agreement with every country in the EU. He told the country it would make no difference if we left. He was wrong about that. These are Farage boats in many senses coming across the channel” 👏
PM Keir Starmer
PM Keir Starmer
October 1, 2025 at 8:24 AM
'Farage Boats' is a useful term and should be normalised.
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Can someone ask Farage or Zia Yusuf why, if they're so concerned about incitement to violence, they had Lucy Connolly as a guest star at their conference?
October 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Can someone ask Farage or Zia Yusuf why, if they're so concerned about incitement to violence, they had Lucy Connolly as a guest star at their conference?
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Right-wing media fluffs Farage for years, to the point where he now leads the polls, and then start whining about Starmer being 'obsessed' when he starts telling some long overdue home truths. It's actually hilarious.
October 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Right-wing media fluffs Farage for years, to the point where he now leads the polls, and then start whining about Starmer being 'obsessed' when he starts telling some long overdue home truths. It's actually hilarious.