Muriel MacKenzie
@murielmm.bsky.social
Books, politics, Gaelic, Independence for Scotland.
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I'll not forget what Alan Sked told me at the LSE about the attitudes that Farage had when he and Sked first met in the early 1990s, a decade after the reported incidents at Dulwich www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
The Reform UK leader doubts people can recall their abuse from years ago. I’ve never forgotten his – it felt malicious
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I'll not forget what Alan Sked told me at the LSE about the attitudes that Farage had when he and Sked first met in the early 1990s, a decade after the reported incidents at Dulwich www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Holocaust survivors: “Those who hope to lead our country should never divide people by race or religion. Antisemitic hatred must never be normalised. This moment is about moral responsibility.”
https://bit.ly/4pPHU2W
https://bit.ly/4pPHU2W
Holocaust survivors call on Nigel Farage to apologise over alleged antisemitic comments
Exclusive: Group’s open letter says Reform UK leader must take responsibility for behaviour as a schoolboy
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Holocaust survivors: “Those who hope to lead our country should never divide people by race or religion. Antisemitic hatred must never be normalised. This moment is about moral responsibility.”
https://bit.ly/4pPHU2W
https://bit.ly/4pPHU2W
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As Israel have been allowed to compete in Eurovision 2026, the UK must follow in the footsteps of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands and boycott the competition.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
December 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
As Israel have been allowed to compete in Eurovision 2026, the UK must follow in the footsteps of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands and boycott the competition.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
I cannot understand why a state banquet hosting 152 politicians and 'celebrities' is not seen as obscene in a country where food banks are prolific. Shameful.
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I cannot understand why a state banquet hosting 152 politicians and 'celebrities' is not seen as obscene in a country where food banks are prolific. Shameful.
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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For the first time in my life I'm sympathetic to Trump
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
For the first time in my life I'm sympathetic to Trump
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No but why did this have me go from affectionate cringing to misty-eyed by the end? Zack is in serious danger of defrosting my cold dead heart just in time for Christmas.
Hope is here.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
No but why did this have me go from affectionate cringing to misty-eyed by the end? Zack is in serious danger of defrosting my cold dead heart just in time for Christmas.
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Why does this government find it so hard to tell Israel: you’re wrong, what you’re doing is illegal, and we are not going to let you get away with genocide.
November 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Why does this government find it so hard to tell Israel: you’re wrong, what you’re doing is illegal, and we are not going to let you get away with genocide.
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Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump | Margaret Sullivan
Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump | Margaret Sullivan
We’re supposed to be used to this by now, but getting used to it is dangerous. Her colleagues should have spoken up
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump | Margaret Sullivan
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Can’t believe it’s been nine years since he died. So incredibly grateful I got to see him live.
youtu.be/6wRYjtvIYK0
youtu.be/6wRYjtvIYK0
Leonard Cohen - Anthem (w/lyrics) London 2008
YouTube video by WtW280313
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November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Can’t believe it’s been nine years since he died. So incredibly grateful I got to see him live.
youtu.be/6wRYjtvIYK0
youtu.be/6wRYjtvIYK0
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He also lobbies for U.S. Big Tech companies that have donated millions to Trump
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
He also lobbies for U.S. Big Tech companies that have donated millions to Trump
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My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
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“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”
Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.
Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.
October 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”
Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.
Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.
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Israeli Military Attacks #FreedomFlotilla in International Waters
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October 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Israeli Military Attacks #FreedomFlotilla in International Waters
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Russell Findlay is the definition of wacky.
October 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Russell Findlay is the definition of wacky.
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Terrific column by @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre.... #farage #labour
Trump has dragged the US to the abyss and Nigel Farage would do the same to Britain. Here’s how to stop him
It’s not too late to puncture the Reform leader’s populist myth. His ‘make Britain great again’ act is out of step with the British people, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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September 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Terrific column by @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre.... #farage #labour
I cannot understand why the PM cannot offer a nuanced response to protest and acknowledge and remedy the mistakes they have made.
September 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I cannot understand why the PM cannot offer a nuanced response to protest and acknowledge and remedy the mistakes they have made.
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This shouldn’t be hard. Or rare.
But well done all the same.
But well done all the same.
Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
September 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This shouldn’t be hard. Or rare.
But well done all the same.
But well done all the same.
Why is the BBC platforming Tommy Robinson? Vile little man imho.
September 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Why is the BBC platforming Tommy Robinson? Vile little man imho.
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Lucy Connolly was convicted of inciting racial hatred, and her tweet was part of the tinder that lit violence, intimidation, looting, and thuggery across England last year.
The fact Reform conference gave her a standing ovation says everything about that movement.
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/27/l...
The fact Reform conference gave her a standing ovation says everything about that movement.
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/27/l...
The Martyrdom of Saint Lucy
The right is desperately seeking to make a martyr out of Lucy Connolly in order to distract from the real victims of the hate she helped to spread, argues Otto English
bylinetimes.com
September 7, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Lucy Connolly was convicted of inciting racial hatred, and her tweet was part of the tinder that lit violence, intimidation, looting, and thuggery across England last year.
The fact Reform conference gave her a standing ovation says everything about that movement.
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/27/l...
The fact Reform conference gave her a standing ovation says everything about that movement.
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/27/l...
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The parliamentary register of interests shows that Farage has made nearly £400,000 from GB News since August 2024, for c190 hours’ work. This suggests he is being paid more than £2,000 an hour by the news channel. All paid to Thorn In The Side Ltd owned solely by Farage
25% tax rather than HR
25% tax rather than HR
September 6, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The parliamentary register of interests shows that Farage has made nearly £400,000 from GB News since August 2024, for c190 hours’ work. This suggests he is being paid more than £2,000 an hour by the news channel. All paid to Thorn In The Side Ltd owned solely by Farage
25% tax rather than HR
25% tax rather than HR