Michelle Lee
@profmichelee.bsky.social
University professor, Mum and Grandma. Unapologetic progressive socialist. Recent convert to running!
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When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
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Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
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November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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November 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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open.substack.com/pub/heatherc... “Not only does this agreement sell out Ukraine and Europe for the benefit of Russia—which attacked Ukraine—it explicitly separates the U.S. from NATO, a long-time goal of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin.” This is a complete capitulation to Russia - it’s treachery
November 21, 2025
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Ukrainian people today.
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc... “Not only does this agreement sell out Ukraine and Europe for the benefit of Russia—which attacked Ukraine—it explicitly separates the U.S. from NATO, a long-time goal of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin.” This is a complete capitulation to Russia - it’s treachery
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Gosh. What a surprise.
🚨 BREAKING: Kent County Council is hurtling towards financial oblivion under Reform.
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Gosh. What a surprise.
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Yep. And to think that so many people think this man is some sort of hero is such a sign of our twisted times.
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Yep. And to think that so many people think this man is some sort of hero is such a sign of our twisted times.
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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 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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
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This is more like it.
In Clacton, average wage is a little over minimum. My kid's nursery gives away free fresh produce and milk to struggling parents. Affordable housing is virtually non-existent. And this clueless millionaire isn't doing ANY constituency work for his pay! Keep at him on finances.
In Clacton, average wage is a little over minimum. My kid's nursery gives away free fresh produce and milk to struggling parents. Affordable housing is virtually non-existent. And this clueless millionaire isn't doing ANY constituency work for his pay! Keep at him on finances.
Exclusive: Nigel Farage has not updated his register since May, despite continuing to present his GB News show, record Cameo videos and being a verified X user
Qus are now being asked about the non-registration of his shareholding in GB parent co All Perspectives
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Qus are now being asked about the non-registration of his shareholding in GB parent co All Perspectives
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
‘Nine-jobs Nigel’ Farage denies not declaring extra earni...
Roles outside Parliament make Reform leader the highest-earning MP, but register of interests has not been updated since end of May
observer.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This is more like it.
In Clacton, average wage is a little over minimum. My kid's nursery gives away free fresh produce and milk to struggling parents. Affordable housing is virtually non-existent. And this clueless millionaire isn't doing ANY constituency work for his pay! Keep at him on finances.
In Clacton, average wage is a little over minimum. My kid's nursery gives away free fresh produce and milk to struggling parents. Affordable housing is virtually non-existent. And this clueless millionaire isn't doing ANY constituency work for his pay! Keep at him on finances.
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“Wales faces a choice of two futures in 2026. A future of hope and prosperity under a Plaid Cymru-led Welsh Government that offers real-world solutions to the challenges looming over our communities, or a future of hate, division and decline under Reform UK.”
Together for Wales
Why progressives in Wales must unite behind Plaid Cymru to stop Reform
bylines.cymru
September 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“Wales faces a choice of two futures in 2026. A future of hope and prosperity under a Plaid Cymru-led Welsh Government that offers real-world solutions to the challenges looming over our communities, or a future of hate, division and decline under Reform UK.”
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After the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, Nathan Gill pleaded guilty to making favourable statements about Russia in exchange for money, worth reupping the FIVE QUESTIONS Nigel Farage is never asked about his fondness for Putin @bylinetimes.bsky.social
The Five Questions Nigel Farage is Never Asked About Brexit, Trump and Russia – Byline Times 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, Peter Jukes considers all the concerning lines of enquiry that journalists never confront him with
bylinetimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
After the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, Nathan Gill pleaded guilty to making favourable statements about Russia in exchange for money, worth reupping the FIVE QUESTIONS Nigel Farage is never asked about his fondness for Putin @bylinetimes.bsky.social
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People dismiss glass ceilings because they can’t see them, but the bias is real. We’ve never had a woman president, not because of lack of talent, but because women face barriers men don’t. A deeply unqualified man beat highly qualified women, showing it wasn’t merit, it was internalized bias. #Pink
September 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
People dismiss glass ceilings because they can’t see them, but the bias is real. We’ve never had a woman president, not because of lack of talent, but because women face barriers men don’t. A deeply unqualified man beat highly qualified women, showing it wasn’t merit, it was internalized bias. #Pink
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“The ECHR isn’t Brussels meddling. It’s the foundation that protects you from your own government.” 👏👏👏
Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians
The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy
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September 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
“The ECHR isn’t Brussels meddling. It’s the foundation that protects you from your own government.” 👏👏👏
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Given the context and the crowd, despite Musk’s weasel words, this was a call for violence against the British state, from a foreign national who controls a major propaganda engine, and has engineered it to monetise hate
September 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Given the context and the crowd, despite Musk’s weasel words, this was a call for violence against the British state, from a foreign national who controls a major propaganda engine, and has engineered it to monetise hate
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Today, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about how Trump and the Republicans plan to interfere with the 2026 and 2028 elections.
I hope you watch, subscribe and share. youtu.be/7PXQfDHr9Aw
I hope you watch, subscribe and share. youtu.be/7PXQfDHr9Aw
URGENT: Trump's Plan To Steal The 2026 Election Revealed
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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September 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Today, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about how Trump and the Republicans plan to interfere with the 2026 and 2028 elections.
I hope you watch, subscribe and share. youtu.be/7PXQfDHr9Aw
I hope you watch, subscribe and share. youtu.be/7PXQfDHr9Aw
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🔴Russell Jones's Week Moment: Do the Maths, Nigel
The media's obsession with Farage's monomaniacal immigration demands ignores the truth that we actually need more immigration, not less, argues @russincheshire.bsky.social
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/russell-jo...
The media's obsession with Farage's monomaniacal immigration demands ignores the truth that we actually need more immigration, not less, argues @russincheshire.bsky.social
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/russell-jo...
Russell Jones's Week Moment: Do the Maths, Nigel
The media's obsession with Farage's monomaniacal immigration demands ignores the truth that we actually need more immigration, not less, argues Russell Jones
www.bylinesupplement.com
September 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
🔴Russell Jones's Week Moment: Do the Maths, Nigel
The media's obsession with Farage's monomaniacal immigration demands ignores the truth that we actually need more immigration, not less, argues @russincheshire.bsky.social
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/russell-jo...
The media's obsession with Farage's monomaniacal immigration demands ignores the truth that we actually need more immigration, not less, argues @russincheshire.bsky.social
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/russell-jo...
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BBC Accused of Pro-Reform Bias as Lib Dems Launch Campaign to End ‘Wall to Wall’ Farage Coverage
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
BBC Accused of Pro-Reform Bias as Lib Dems Launch Campaign to End 'Wall to Wall' Farage Coverage
They accuse the BBC of "following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
BBC Accused of Pro-Reform Bias as Lib Dems Launch Campaign to End ‘Wall to Wall’ Farage Coverage
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
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The BBC must balance their political news so it doesn’t boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.
September 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The BBC must balance their political news so it doesn’t boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.
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This is the quintessential Farage. Wild simplistic statements hitting a wall of reality when questioned.
Farage promise to "stop the boats within two weeks of winning gov't" unravelling.
Apparently, it means "after passing laws", "as quickly as possible", he "believes", the boats will still cross, but all will be deported "if necessary" and "sensible", "unless we have a duty of care".
Bravo, Beth! 👏🏽
Apparently, it means "after passing laws", "as quickly as possible", he "believes", the boats will still cross, but all will be deported "if necessary" and "sensible", "unless we have a duty of care".
Bravo, Beth! 👏🏽
September 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This is the quintessential Farage. Wild simplistic statements hitting a wall of reality when questioned.
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It's easy to stand on a stage at a conference and make big promises. But as Reform UK run Councils are discovering - its much harder to actually do the work.
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/reform-doge-unit-struggles-with-local-pressures
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/reform-doge-unit-struggles-with-local-pressures
Reform's Cost-Cutting Unit Struggles With The Reality Of Local Pressures
After more than 100 days in office, those in charge of Reform-led councils are facing a political reality check in the form of soaring social care ...
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September 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
It's easy to stand on a stage at a conference and make big promises. But as Reform UK run Councils are discovering - its much harder to actually do the work.
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/reform-doge-unit-struggles-with-local-pressures
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/reform-doge-unit-struggles-with-local-pressures
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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
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Rayner is absolute class. She's been a bit silly in organising her taxes, but that's not why they hate her. They hate her because she did not know her place.
September 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Rayner is absolute class. She's been a bit silly in organising her taxes, but that's not why they hate her. They hate her because she did not know her place.
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"We are the patriotic party" says Nigel Farage, who just spent the past few days slagging off his own country to a foreign superpower, while encouraging them to impose sanctions on our economy if we don't do what they say
September 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"We are the patriotic party" says Nigel Farage, who just spent the past few days slagging off his own country to a foreign superpower, while encouraging them to impose sanctions on our economy if we don't do what they say
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“After his MAGA bootlicking tour across the pond and describing the country he professes to love as ‘awful’ maybe he should crawl out of Trump’s pocket and face some accountability here in the UK.”
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Calls for Nigel Farage to be hauled before MPs over Reform UK’s ‘assault on free press’
Reform UK have been accused of ‘blatant hypocrisy’ after Nigel Farage criticised free speech in the UK
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September 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
“After his MAGA bootlicking tour across the pond and describing the country he professes to love as ‘awful’ maybe he should crawl out of Trump’s pocket and face some accountability here in the UK.”
nz.news.yahoo.com/calls-nigel-...
nz.news.yahoo.com/calls-nigel-...
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Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Tax Avoidance costs the UK £200bn a year.
Why is Angela Rayner's tax avoidance a massive scandal but Nigel Farage's which is about 10x higher completely ignored.
Lets stop all Tax Avoidance.
Why is Angela Rayner's tax avoidance a massive scandal but Nigel Farage's which is about 10x higher completely ignored.
Lets stop all Tax Avoidance.
September 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Tax Avoidance costs the UK £200bn a year.
Why is Angela Rayner's tax avoidance a massive scandal but Nigel Farage's which is about 10x higher completely ignored.
Lets stop all Tax Avoidance.
Why is Angela Rayner's tax avoidance a massive scandal but Nigel Farage's which is about 10x higher completely ignored.
Lets stop all Tax Avoidance.