"Does that make you question Nigel Farage's judgement?"

"No, not at all."

Reform UK supporter and former Tory MP Maria Caulfield responds to ex-Reform Wales leader Nathan Gill admitting Russia-linked bribery charges.

#Newsnight

When the Sycamore Gap tree was cut down in 2023 it felt inevitable that the Daily Telegraph would publish this headline. You can publish anything if you add ‘locals say.’

Remembering the late Actor, Arthur English (9 May 1919 – 16 April 1995)

Remembering the late Actress, Joan Sims (9 May 1930 – 27 June 2001)

NOAA has announced it will no longer be updating its Billion Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database.

(This is "in alignment with evolving priorities, statutory mandates & staffing changes")

Here are the *27* $1bn weather-related disasters that hit the US last year:

My painting PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Phone theft UP 40%. 5 things you should to do secure your mobile so they can't access your banking

Courtesy of ITV's Martin Lewis Money Show

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If you want something wholesome and endearing to do today, keep the Tesla stock on your screen.

Breaking News: Scientists from the University of the Basque Country have discovered a groundbreaking molecule, WIN55.212-2, that reverses early cognitive damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease.

Today's Poll: Where does ur sentiment currently lie on green issues & net zero for the UK? Asking in the week US says it'll leave UN climate accords & push to drill for more oil

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/gvTlpl/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">We need go greener faster
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/gvTlpl/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">UK has it about right now
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/gvTlpl/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">No point anymore
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/gvTlpl/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">I'm always anti net zero

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Tesla Gigafactory, Berlin - right now!

In cooperation with @ledbydonkeys.org

Tesla Gigafactory, Berlin

(Collaboration with @politicalbeauty.bsky.social )

With December crime stats for London (Metropolitan Police) published today, I've had a quick look at homicide trends since 2003. Provisionally, the 105 homicides in 2024 was the lowest annual total since 2014 and second lowest in the last 22 years. #crimestats

Make no mistake. Every politician, pundit & online grifter amplifying Musk's dangerous lies will be aware of this intervention by now. Make no mistake, they are choosing to mislead the public & politicise the suffering of victims in the shameful pursuit of political advantage, attention & clicks.

Ex-Cons MP Marco Longhi has joined Reform. He lost Dudley after producing a disingenuous sectarian appeal to Kashmiri Pakistani voters highlighting Indian surname of his opponent Sonia Kumar. It was a shame his former party leader Sunak (!) failed to criticise or withdraw the letter at the time

There's a growing sense of pathos around Kemi Badenoch. She's clearly constructed a self-image of toughness & ruthlessness - you can imagine her shouting at her own reflection about how hard she is - to protect herself from perfectly normal feelings of vulnerability & fear. It's unlikely to end well

@countarthurstrong.bsky.social Very much looking forwards to tonight, @bloomsburytheatre.bsky.social A Christmas Carole, I've always liked C. Arthur & @oldvictheatre.bsky.social John Simm and it'll be great to compare their renditions this Yuletide.

I am available

What fresh hell is this?