@mikejohngriff.bsky.social
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Nigel Farage tells his press conference that his deportations will save the UK "hundreds of billions" of pounds.
He knows he can make literally anything up at this point and not be called out for it
He knows he can make literally anything up at this point and not be called out for it
August 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Nigel Farage tells his press conference that his deportations will save the UK "hundreds of billions" of pounds.
He knows he can make literally anything up at this point and not be called out for it
He knows he can make literally anything up at this point and not be called out for it
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Migrants didn't cut council funding. Migrants didn't cut NHS funding. Migrants didn't close youth centres. Migrants didn't sell off council houses. Migrants aren't filling our rivers with sewage.
Farage and co. will tell you to point the finger at migrants.
Don't fall for it.
Farage and co. will tell you to point the finger at migrants.
Don't fall for it.
August 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Migrants didn't cut council funding. Migrants didn't cut NHS funding. Migrants didn't close youth centres. Migrants didn't sell off council houses. Migrants aren't filling our rivers with sewage.
Farage and co. will tell you to point the finger at migrants.
Don't fall for it.
Farage and co. will tell you to point the finger at migrants.
Don't fall for it.
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Once again, here’s the link to the study I mention around the 5 min mark. Very important to read:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
When Do Parties Lie? Misinformation and Radical-Right Populism Across 26 Countries - Petter Törnberg, Juliana Chueri, 2025
The spread of misinformation has emerged as a global concern. Academic attention has recently shifted to emphasize the role of political elites as drivers of mi...
journals.sagepub.com
January 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Once again, here’s the link to the study I mention around the 5 min mark. Very important to read:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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This is so spot-on it’s scary.
December 29, 2024 at 5:46 PM
This is so spot-on it’s scary.
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🔴Time to Build a Wall – Against Autocracy
Sergei Cristo, the whistleblower behind the new podcast series Sergei and the Westminster Spy Ring, warns about the real threats from abroad
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/29/t...
Sergei Cristo, the whistleblower behind the new podcast series Sergei and the Westminster Spy Ring, warns about the real threats from abroad
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/29/t...
Time to Build a Wall – Against Autocracy
Sergei Cristo, the whistleblower behind the new podcast series Sergei and the Westminster Spy Ring, warns about the real threats from abroad
bylinetimes.com
December 29, 2024 at 5:37 PM
🔴Time to Build a Wall – Against Autocracy
Sergei Cristo, the whistleblower behind the new podcast series Sergei and the Westminster Spy Ring, warns about the real threats from abroad
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/29/t...
Sergei Cristo, the whistleblower behind the new podcast series Sergei and the Westminster Spy Ring, warns about the real threats from abroad
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/29/t...
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Given we’ve now learned that Musk would rather employ immigrants than Americans…
Would be great to know if @nigelfaragemp.bsky.social and Reform agree with this stance
I’m sure their supporters will be intrigued to know…
Would be great to know if @nigelfaragemp.bsky.social and Reform agree with this stance
I’m sure their supporters will be intrigued to know…
December 28, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Given we’ve now learned that Musk would rather employ immigrants than Americans…
Would be great to know if @nigelfaragemp.bsky.social and Reform agree with this stance
I’m sure their supporters will be intrigued to know…
Would be great to know if @nigelfaragemp.bsky.social and Reform agree with this stance
I’m sure their supporters will be intrigued to know…
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We need to bring back dog licenses tbh. We treat these animals like tamagotchis.
"Abandoned dogs overwhelm UK shelters as weak regulations fuel a welfare crisis...
Animal shelters and kennels are grappling with an increasingly desperate situation. Thousands of dogs... now face the harsh fate of abandonment, the uncertainty of rehoming or, in the most tragic cases, euthanasia."
Animal shelters and kennels are grappling with an increasingly desperate situation. Thousands of dogs... now face the harsh fate of abandonment, the uncertainty of rehoming or, in the most tragic cases, euthanasia."
UK’s number of unwanted dogs hits crisis point
Opinion: revised regulation on dog breeding and ownership is urgently needed in Britain today
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 24, 2024 at 7:35 AM
We need to bring back dog licenses tbh. We treat these animals like tamagotchis.
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Third of Yorkshire Water customer bill cash goes on debt & dividend
Similar with other water companies.
Money borrowed to pay dividends, investment neglected, sewage dumped, customers fleeced; aapproved by OFWAT.
Must end the farce. Nationalise without compensation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Similar with other water companies.
Money borrowed to pay dividends, investment neglected, sewage dumped, customers fleeced; aapproved by OFWAT.
Must end the farce. Nationalise without compensation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Third of each Yorkshire Water bill goes on debt and dividend
The firm has amassed debts of £6.2bn and paid out dividends worth £522m since 2017-18, figures show.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Third of Yorkshire Water customer bill cash goes on debt & dividend
Similar with other water companies.
Money borrowed to pay dividends, investment neglected, sewage dumped, customers fleeced; aapproved by OFWAT.
Must end the farce. Nationalise without compensation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Similar with other water companies.
Money borrowed to pay dividends, investment neglected, sewage dumped, customers fleeced; aapproved by OFWAT.
Must end the farce. Nationalise without compensation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Fascism always starts subtly—until it doesn’t. Billionaires funding radical politics aren’t just a threat; they’re an attack on democracy itself | Natacha Kennedy
Fight back against fascism: how big money is threatening democracy
Fascism thrives when democracy falters. From funding Reform to vigilance, here’s how we protect our future
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Fascism always starts subtly—until it doesn’t. Billionaires funding radical politics aren’t just a threat; they’re an attack on democracy itself | Natacha Kennedy
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It is incredible how overwhelmingly positive the responses to my piece have been. By not being on Twitter but posting here, Threads and Linked in- no one has threatened me, sent penis pictures or called me a misandrist.
December 14, 2024 at 1:32 AM
It is incredible how overwhelmingly positive the responses to my piece have been. By not being on Twitter but posting here, Threads and Linked in- no one has threatened me, sent penis pictures or called me a misandrist.
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“How will an ambulance get through?”
A question only asked of those trying to save our planet, not millionaire landowners trying to hoard wealth.
Farmers received record support in the budget. Pay what is still less than your fair share, take your tractors and piss off.
A question only asked of those trying to save our planet, not millionaire landowners trying to hoard wealth.
Farmers received record support in the budget. Pay what is still less than your fair share, take your tractors and piss off.
December 12, 2024 at 1:07 PM
“How will an ambulance get through?”
A question only asked of those trying to save our planet, not millionaire landowners trying to hoard wealth.
Farmers received record support in the budget. Pay what is still less than your fair share, take your tractors and piss off.
A question only asked of those trying to save our planet, not millionaire landowners trying to hoard wealth.
Farmers received record support in the budget. Pay what is still less than your fair share, take your tractors and piss off.
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TODAY IS #HumanRightsDay
Let’s remember Human Rights are universal & non- negotiable.
If we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
Let’s remember Human Rights are universal & non- negotiable.
If we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - let’s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 10, 2024 at 8:29 AM
TODAY IS #HumanRightsDay
Let’s remember Human Rights are universal & non- negotiable.
If we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
Let’s remember Human Rights are universal & non- negotiable.
If we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
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"analysis of Thames Water’s accounts shows that there has never been a year since privatisation when shareholders contributed more cash than they took out."
Was there ever ‘shareholder support’ for Thames Water?
New writer Stanley Root’s analysis of Thames Water’s accounts shows that there has never been a year since privatisation when shareholders contributed more cash than they took out
westenglandbylines.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 9:59 AM
"analysis of Thames Water’s accounts shows that there has never been a year since privatisation when shareholders contributed more cash than they took out."
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In April, I was ‘disappeared’ from air at LBC. It was a disorienting, distressing & isolating experience. Unknown to me, 1 listener, a respected scientist, began an unprecedented petition to express his concern. 40,000 of you signed it. I’d never met that listener - until... @davidpnoble.bsky.social
For those no longer on X, my news of the day, week, month - no year (!) is that @sangitamyska.bsky.social and I have finally met. She is everything you'd expect and more. This friendship was forged in the strangest of circumstances, and I'm sure it will endure.
December 6, 2024 at 10:35 AM
In April, I was ‘disappeared’ from air at LBC. It was a disorienting, distressing & isolating experience. Unknown to me, 1 listener, a respected scientist, began an unprecedented petition to express his concern. 40,000 of you signed it. I’d never met that listener - until... @davidpnoble.bsky.social
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Nearly one billion pounds of your money on a completely ineffectual policy of performative cruelty
Never forget
Never forget
In July, I FOI'd the Home Office for the full breakdown of spending on the Rwanda scheme
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 2, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Nearly one billion pounds of your money on a completely ineffectual policy of performative cruelty
Never forget
Never forget
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Another fascinating piece from @tomcalver.bsky.social about the drop in in-person crime. But @thetimes.com Crime and Justice Commission heard that more than half of crime is now fraud and cyber-crime (2.75 million victims last year) so maybe crime is just evolving and policing needs to keep up
NEW: Why do we always think crime is rising, even when it isn’t?
This week I looked at one of the big data mysteries. Britain is 2/3 less violent than the 1990s; thefts were higher pre-lockdown
Why, then, doesn’t it feel like it?
1/8
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/b63d...
This week I looked at one of the big data mysteries. Britain is 2/3 less violent than the 1990s; thefts were higher pre-lockdown
Why, then, doesn’t it feel like it?
1/8
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/b63d...
December 1, 2024 at 9:52 AM
Another fascinating piece from @tomcalver.bsky.social about the drop in in-person crime. But @thetimes.com Crime and Justice Commission heard that more than half of crime is now fraud and cyber-crime (2.75 million victims last year) so maybe crime is just evolving and policing needs to keep up
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National Audit Office report into the CONFLICTS OF INTEREST in UK government 👇
I talk about exactly this in my book 📕 there should be NO CONFLICTS of interest
None
Nada
If you’re interested in these matters then maybe sign up to Democracy For Sale newsletter via @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
I talk about exactly this in my book 📕 there should be NO CONFLICTS of interest
None
Nada
If you’re interested in these matters then maybe sign up to Democracy For Sale newsletter via @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
Today Democracy for Sale also looks at a *very* concerning new National Audit Office report into management of conflicts of interest in UK government
Includes an honourable mention for Spotlight @suehawley.bsky.social ‘s excellent blog on the report
www.spotlightcorruption.org/nao-conflict...
Includes an honourable mention for Spotlight @suehawley.bsky.social ‘s excellent blog on the report
www.spotlightcorruption.org/nao-conflict...
NAO reveals woeful conflicts of interest management undermining government objectivity - Spotlight on Corruption
Proactive and robust conflicts of interest management is critical for preventing undue influence on government decision-making, and ensuring that public
www.spotlightcorruption.org
November 23, 2024 at 9:27 PM
National Audit Office report into the CONFLICTS OF INTEREST in UK government 👇
I talk about exactly this in my book 📕 there should be NO CONFLICTS of interest
None
Nada
If you’re interested in these matters then maybe sign up to Democracy For Sale newsletter via @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
I talk about exactly this in my book 📕 there should be NO CONFLICTS of interest
None
Nada
If you’re interested in these matters then maybe sign up to Democracy For Sale newsletter via @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
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● Jaguar Land Rover adds £10bn annually to the UK economy
● Employs 11,000 people in the UK
● Creates thousands more jobs in supply chain reliant on it
● And Grandad Nigel wants them to go bust because he doesn't like the ads.
Why do YOU think he doesn't like them?
● Employs 11,000 people in the UK
● Creates thousands more jobs in supply chain reliant on it
● And Grandad Nigel wants them to go bust because he doesn't like the ads.
Why do YOU think he doesn't like them?
The great patriot doesn’t like the new Jaguar advert, so he hopes they go bust. What a horrid man.
November 22, 2024 at 7:44 AM
● Jaguar Land Rover adds £10bn annually to the UK economy
● Employs 11,000 people in the UK
● Creates thousands more jobs in supply chain reliant on it
● And Grandad Nigel wants them to go bust because he doesn't like the ads.
Why do YOU think he doesn't like them?
● Employs 11,000 people in the UK
● Creates thousands more jobs in supply chain reliant on it
● And Grandad Nigel wants them to go bust because he doesn't like the ads.
Why do YOU think he doesn't like them?
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A corporate lobbyist and former Truss aide who recently worked for two sanctioned oligarchs, was allowed to keep a Parliamentary pass for 18 months after it should've been deactivated
Fullbrook got the pass from his wife who was ennobled by Boris Johnson before going on an extended leave of absence
Fullbrook got the pass from his wife who was ennobled by Boris Johnson before going on an extended leave of absence
Lobbyist had access to parliament for 18 months due to "administrative error" - Tortoise
A parliamentary pass should have been deactivated, but wasn’t
www.tortoisemedia.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:54 AM
A corporate lobbyist and former Truss aide who recently worked for two sanctioned oligarchs, was allowed to keep a Parliamentary pass for 18 months after it should've been deactivated
Fullbrook got the pass from his wife who was ennobled by Boris Johnson before going on an extended leave of absence
Fullbrook got the pass from his wife who was ennobled by Boris Johnson before going on an extended leave of absence
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🔴The Five Questions Nigel Farage is Never Asked About Brexit, Trump and Russia
@peterjukes.bsky.social on all the concerning lines of enquiry that journalists never confront him with
bylinetimes.com/2024/06/19/t...
@peterjukes.bsky.social on all the concerning lines of enquiry that journalists never confront him with
bylinetimes.com/2024/06/19/t...
The Five Questions Nigel Farage is Never Asked About Brexit, Trump and Russia
As the media provides the Reform Leader with a prominent platform once more during this general election campaign, Peter Jukes considers all the concerning lines of enquiry that journalists never conf...
bylinetimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:56 AM
🔴The Five Questions Nigel Farage is Never Asked About Brexit, Trump and Russia
@peterjukes.bsky.social on all the concerning lines of enquiry that journalists never confront him with
bylinetimes.com/2024/06/19/t...
@peterjukes.bsky.social on all the concerning lines of enquiry that journalists never confront him with
bylinetimes.com/2024/06/19/t...
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Scratching the surface of Farage and his real political, er, leaning
@adambienkov.bsky.social reports ⏬
@adambienkov.bsky.social reports ⏬
As Nigel Farage tells Ukraine to give up all hopes of resisting Russia's illegal invasion, here's a reminder of where his real loyalties lie
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage's Admiration for Putin and 'Concern' for Russian Oligarchs Exposes His Fake Patriotism
The truth is Farage has only shown loyalty to one country in recent years, and it isn't Britain.
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Scratching the surface of Farage and his real political, er, leaning
@adambienkov.bsky.social reports ⏬
@adambienkov.bsky.social reports ⏬
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This…this is it. In a nutshell, yes.
November 21, 2024 at 12:47 PM
This…this is it. In a nutshell, yes.
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Good day to get a complete briefing on who Netenyahu is, where he came from, what he believes in, and what he's done. listen.podmasters.uk/os241120neta...
Origin Story
What are the real stories behind the most misunderstood and abused ideas in politics? From Conspiracy Theory to Woke to Centrism and beyond, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey dig into the astonishing secret...
listen.podmasters.uk
November 21, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Good day to get a complete briefing on who Netenyahu is, where he came from, what he believes in, and what he's done. listen.podmasters.uk/os241120neta...