RobWilliams100
@robwilliams100.bsky.social
Portfolio career. Writing, journalism, tour guiding PR, PA, etc. Tweet as RobWilliams100 but the sky is bluer here. Still #FBPE Writes stuff, including for The Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/profile/robwilliamsy
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Well, a short bio of the good bits I'm Rob. Or Robbie. Did European Studies at university and feel like a luddite now. A big fan of more trams, and more electrified railways, good walks, hikes and bike rides, and #France. Think Belgium is criminally underrated. Take the occasional decent photo.
Another excoriating blog from Chris Grey. If, as I understand it, many #Labour MPs read the blog, one does wonder why on earth they haven't recognise the depth of the mess they have created through their inaction
Stasis, sanctimony and the liberal paradox. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog with such Brexit news as there is, but mainly analysis of what 'responsible Farage' tells us about the tensions in Reform and what the BBC row tells us about Brexitism: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/stas...
November 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Another excoriating blog from Chris Grey. If, as I understand it, many #Labour MPs read the blog, one does wonder why on earth they haven't recognise the depth of the mess they have created through their inaction
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Stasis, sanctimony and the liberal paradox. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog with such Brexit news as there is, but mainly analysis of what 'responsible Farage' tells us about the tensions in Reform and what the BBC row tells us about Brexitism: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/stas...
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Stasis, sanctimony and the liberal paradox. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog with such Brexit news as there is, but mainly analysis of what 'responsible Farage' tells us about the tensions in Reform and what the BBC row tells us about Brexitism: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/stas...
What Sarah said
Brexit detonated our economy and our politics. Since then, our country seems to have lost its mind, veering off to the right, reawakening the racism genie, ruining itself to try to hide the dishonesty and snowballing damage of it all.
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
Read 'em and weep. (www.nber.org/system/files...)
November 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
What Sarah said
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Brexit detonated our economy and our politics. Since then, our country seems to have lost its mind, veering off to the right, reawakening the racism genie, ruining itself to try to hide the dishonesty and snowballing damage of it all.
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Brexit detonated our economy and our politics. Since then, our country seems to have lost its mind, veering off to the right, reawakening the racism genie, ruining itself to try to hide the dishonesty and snowballing damage of it all.
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
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Keir Starmer has effectively started a leadership challenge against himself. To have entered into this kind of madhouse Westminster squabbling so soon after an election is simply unforgivable.
inews.co.uk/opinion/back...
inews.co.uk/opinion/back...
I have always backed Starmer - until now
This kind of Westminster squabbling is unforgivable
inews.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Keir Starmer has effectively started a leadership challenge against himself. To have entered into this kind of madhouse Westminster squabbling so soon after an election is simply unforgivable.
inews.co.uk/opinion/back...
inews.co.uk/opinion/back...
Dear #Labour MPs. There are 2 manifesto commitments to break to stand a chance of winning the next election and renewing Britain.
Put up income tax (you shouldn't have promised not to). You could have done it in Jan and blamed Trump.
Rejoin as far as we can, the Single Market and Customs Union
Put up income tax (you shouldn't have promised not to). You could have done it in Jan and blamed Trump.
Rejoin as far as we can, the Single Market and Customs Union
November 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Dear #Labour MPs. There are 2 manifesto commitments to break to stand a chance of winning the next election and renewing Britain.
Put up income tax (you shouldn't have promised not to). You could have done it in Jan and blamed Trump.
Rejoin as far as we can, the Single Market and Customs Union
Put up income tax (you shouldn't have promised not to). You could have done it in Jan and blamed Trump.
Rejoin as far as we can, the Single Market and Customs Union
Tragic to see Maurice Glasman, the brownshirt cowboy, on #Newsnight this evening. The less role he plays in the Labour Party, the better
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Tragic to see Maurice Glasman, the brownshirt cowboy, on #Newsnight this evening. The less role he plays in the Labour Party, the better
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Not resiling from this one iota in spite of the feeding frenzy, the resignations, and the talk of a billion dollar law suit of the last few days. If those on the right in this country seriously think that lining up with Donald Trump against the BBC is a good call, then I say good luck with that.
The attention the Tory party in the media and in the Commons are giving to this story is a reflection of just how far off the deep-end both have gone in recent times. Sure, they have a long-term vested interest in trying to undermine faith in the Beeb. But this is such a non-issue for most voters.
The BBC is apologising for its Panorama edit. It shouldn’t. First, the narrative is true: Donald Trump *did* incite the Capitol riot. Second, the apology won’t appease those attacking it. So why not at least stand for something?
Wrote this on it earlier this week:
inews.co.uk/news/world/b...
Wrote this on it earlier this week:
inews.co.uk/news/world/b...
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Not resiling from this one iota in spite of the feeding frenzy, the resignations, and the talk of a billion dollar law suit of the last few days. If those on the right in this country seriously think that lining up with Donald Trump against the BBC is a good call, then I say good luck with that.
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I'm not sure if others have noticed this, but interesting that one of the Prescott criticisms of the BBC is based on those of the 'History Reclaimed' group, which is also associated with the 'Restore Trust' group's attacks on & so far unsuccessful attempts to take control of the National Trust. 1/3
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I'm not sure if others have noticed this, but interesting that one of the Prescott criticisms of the BBC is based on those of the 'History Reclaimed' group, which is also associated with the 'Restore Trust' group's attacks on & so far unsuccessful attempts to take control of the National Trust. 1/3
OK. Here's the thing. You just can't put on a jacket and pretend to be a security patrol in the UK. It's actually illegal. Who the actual F are these "Essex Spartans"? Government has laws and rules and they need to enforce them.
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Whole fucking thing makes me sick to my stomach. An abject fucking liar, a man who lies as easily as he fucking breathes, threatening an organisation which strives for truthfulness. And plastic patriots like the Mail and Farage urging him on. Jackels.
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Whole fucking thing makes me sick to my stomach. An abject fucking liar, a man who lies as easily as he fucking breathes, threatening an organisation which strives for truthfulness. And plastic patriots like the Mail and Farage urging him on. Jackels.
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
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I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
BBC faces ‘existential’ threat after exit of top executives
Broadcaster’s deepest crisis in recent history comes amid fresh questions over its future role in British society
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
Nigel Huddleston and the entire parliamentary Conservative Party are quislings. Remember this. They are not defending the UK. They prefer to be fluffers for the Orange Liar in Chief Donald Trump #bbc
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Nigel Huddleston and the entire parliamentary Conservative Party are quislings. Remember this. They are not defending the UK. They prefer to be fluffers for the Orange Liar in Chief Donald Trump #bbc
Victoria Derbyshire looked very, very pissed off tonight #newsnight
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Victoria Derbyshire looked very, very pissed off tonight #newsnight
Gillian Tett for BBC Director General #newsnight. And Jacob Rees Mogg really is a piece of fucking shit
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Gillian Tett for BBC Director General #newsnight. And Jacob Rees Mogg really is a piece of fucking shit
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A very useful analysis that give the bigger picture.
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The BBC is in a fight for its survival
The BBC only has itself to blame for its handling of a serious error in a documentary on Trump. But its demise—as the US media landscape shows—would l...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
A very useful analysis that give the bigger picture.
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Raging. How dare Donald Trump come for the BBC. If you feel similarly, here's the petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save Our BBC
I've just signed the petition calling on the government to stop their attack on our BBC. We need an independent national broadcaster we can trust. Please sign and share today.
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Raging. How dare Donald Trump come for the BBC. If you feel similarly, here's the petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Headline from a serious and long working paper on the economic impact of Brexit. Possible that this has been feeding into OBR and HMT discussions?
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Headline from a serious and long working paper on the economic impact of Brexit. Possible that this has been feeding into OBR and HMT discussions?
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I mean, what kind of legal action would this be exactly? Defamation? I would truly love to see it. 'They made it look like I instigated a coup during my very well recorded coup attempt.'
The US president has sent a letter to the corporation threatening legal action.
Donald Trump Preparing To Sue BBC Over Panorama Speech Row
The US president has sent a letter to the corporation threatening legal action.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I mean, what kind of legal action would this be exactly? Defamation? I would truly love to see it. 'They made it look like I instigated a coup during my very well recorded coup attempt.'
Donald Trump did try to orchestrate a coup @tomswarbrick.bsky.social . You don't shill for the Tories any more. You're meant to be a journalist
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Donald Trump did try to orchestrate a coup @tomswarbrick.bsky.social . You don't shill for the Tories any more. You're meant to be a journalist
Ian is absolutely spot on here. It's way past time for #Labour to grow a fucking spine
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Ian is absolutely spot on here. It's way past time for #Labour to grow a fucking spine
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What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
No tears for Tim Davie's resignation, even though it was over the wrong issue. I'd very much like the dreadful Robbie Gibb to follow him
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
No tears for Tim Davie's resignation, even though it was over the wrong issue. I'd very much like the dreadful Robbie Gibb to follow him