Rob Taylor
@viewsofrob.bsky.social
Just someone who cares about democracy
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New @therestpolitics.bsky.social - deep dive on Russia, not just the war in Ukraine but the hybrid was against the rest of Europe. Why the senior spies and military are speaking out and a welcome inquiry into Russia corrupting our politics
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479. Russian Influence in Britain: How Exposed Are We? - Alastair Campbell
Why are Britain’s top military and intelligence chiefs sounding the alarm about Putin’s influence and future plans? How deeply has Russia already penetrated British politics, media, and public debate ...
alastaircampbell.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:38 AM
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social - deep dive on Russia, not just the war in Ukraine but the hybrid was against the rest of Europe. Why the senior spies and military are speaking out and a welcome inquiry into Russia corrupting our politics
alastaircampbell.org/2025/12/479-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/12/479-...
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They've done everything they can to hide the Epstein files. If/when they do come out, don't be surprised if many files are redacted or still hidden under claims of "national security."
December 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
They've done everything they can to hide the Epstein files. If/when they do come out, don't be surprised if many files are redacted or still hidden under claims of "national security."
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Review of BBC Charter may depoliticise top jobs
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
Ministers look at depoliticising top BBC jobs as Farage rides high in polls
Crucial talks begin on corporation’s future amid efforts to protect it from government influence
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Review of BBC Charter may depoliticise top jobs
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
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#GVerse via @captmarkkelly.bsky.social
"Tonight, we learned the Pentagon is escalating its review of me into "an official command investigation."
If #Shit4Brains or #WhiskyLeaks think they can stop me from doing my job and serving the American people, they've got the wrong guy."
"Tonight, we learned the Pentagon is escalating its review of me into "an official command investigation."
If #Shit4Brains or #WhiskyLeaks think they can stop me from doing my job and serving the American people, they've got the wrong guy."
December 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
#GVerse via @captmarkkelly.bsky.social
"Tonight, we learned the Pentagon is escalating its review of me into "an official command investigation."
If #Shit4Brains or #WhiskyLeaks think they can stop me from doing my job and serving the American people, they've got the wrong guy."
"Tonight, we learned the Pentagon is escalating its review of me into "an official command investigation."
If #Shit4Brains or #WhiskyLeaks think they can stop me from doing my job and serving the American people, they've got the wrong guy."
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Keir Starmer has authorised an "urgent" review into the extent of foreign interference in British politics as he prepares to change the law to tighten donation rules.
That’s good news but a full public inquiry into Russian interference in UK politics and democracy is still needed
That’s good news but a full public inquiry into Russian interference in UK politics and democracy is still needed
🚨A Petition calling for a full, public inquiry into RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN UK POLITICS AND DEMOCRACY has hit the threshold for a debate, but a debate isn’t automatic. MPs need to show support.
Email your MP NOW & ask them to publicly support the call for a Commons debate
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Email your MP NOW & ask them to publicly support the call for a Commons debate
youtu.be/Cnl8MNhwEY0?...
Petition calling for a full, public inquiry into RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN UK DEMOCRACY hits threshold
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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December 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Keir Starmer has authorised an "urgent" review into the extent of foreign interference in British politics as he prepares to change the law to tighten donation rules.
That’s good news but a full public inquiry into Russian interference in UK politics and democracy is still needed
That’s good news but a full public inquiry into Russian interference in UK politics and democracy is still needed
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How we feel about this is how the whole rest of the world feels about Americans.
December 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
How we feel about this is how the whole rest of the world feels about Americans.
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Labour are launching an investigation into historical foreign interference in UK politics. But they are explicitly excluding the Brexit referendum from the investigation.
That's like pledging to investigate instances of arson while ignoring the wall of flames spanning the horizon.
That's like pledging to investigate instances of arson while ignoring the wall of flames spanning the horizon.
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Labour are launching an investigation into historical foreign interference in UK politics. But they are explicitly excluding the Brexit referendum from the investigation.
That's like pledging to investigate instances of arson while ignoring the wall of flames spanning the horizon.
That's like pledging to investigate instances of arson while ignoring the wall of flames spanning the horizon.
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I kind of wish this wasn’t still so relevant…
Getting into the festive spirit of joy and cheer by diving into How They Broke Britain by the ever adroit @mrjamesob.bsky.social
Superb stocking filler for the Tory and Reform voters in your family 🎄🎅
Superb stocking filler for the Tory and Reform voters in your family 🎄🎅
December 17, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I kind of wish this wasn’t still so relevant…
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Great to have such an enthusiastic support for rejoining Erasmus from the Vice Chancellor of Oxford University on #t4today
No stupid questions about whether this was anti-Brexit.
Just unequivocal celebration of the chance to broaden our horizons again. A step on the road back to sanity.
No stupid questions about whether this was anti-Brexit.
Just unequivocal celebration of the chance to broaden our horizons again. A step on the road back to sanity.
December 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Great to have such an enthusiastic support for rejoining Erasmus from the Vice Chancellor of Oxford University on #t4today
No stupid questions about whether this was anti-Brexit.
Just unequivocal celebration of the chance to broaden our horizons again. A step on the road back to sanity.
No stupid questions about whether this was anti-Brexit.
Just unequivocal celebration of the chance to broaden our horizons again. A step on the road back to sanity.
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Trump is coming after our BBC. He’s suing it for $10 billion, and the Conservatives and Reform are cheering him on.
December 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Trump is coming after our BBC. He’s suing it for $10 billion, and the Conservatives and Reform are cheering him on.
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Let me help you out. Yes, you are.
December 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Let me help you out. Yes, you are.
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Uk government commissions independent review of foreign financial interference into UK politics, "launched in response to shocking case of former MEP [and Farage crony] Nathan Gill"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Urgent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics
An independent review, led by Philip Rycroft, into foreign financial interference in UK politics has been commissioned by the government.
www.gov.uk
December 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Uk government commissions independent review of foreign financial interference into UK politics, "launched in response to shocking case of former MEP [and Farage crony] Nathan Gill"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – set to be announced on Wednesday as part of UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels👏
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – set to be announced on Wednesday as part of UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels👏
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Uk to rejoin Erasmus scheme - set to be confirmed formally tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Uk to rejoin Erasmus scheme - set to be confirmed formally tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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That’s an easy answer: FUCK YES.
December 16, 2025 at 5:04 AM
That’s an easy answer: FUCK YES.
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Never forget that the main purpose of a vigil for people who have died in tragic circumstances is to take a selfie and make it all about you.
December 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Never forget that the main purpose of a vigil for people who have died in tragic circumstances is to take a selfie and make it all about you.
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Let’s hope the shift continues and that Massie and Greene are not the only (R)s with the guts to be vocal about the depravity of the goddamn U.S. President real soon.
December 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Let’s hope the shift continues and that Massie and Greene are not the only (R)s with the guts to be vocal about the depravity of the goddamn U.S. President real soon.
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This is what Presidential Leadership looks like at the time of an unfathomable American tragedy.
#BarackObama
#BarackObama
December 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This is what Presidential Leadership looks like at the time of an unfathomable American tragedy.
#BarackObama
#BarackObama
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His deals aren't worth the paper they're printed on but world leaders have little choice but to pursue them. Another example of how completely he has destroyed the network of obligation that holds everything together.
The US has suspended the technology deal with the UK that was signed during Donald Trump's state visit
www.ft.com/content/afd4...
www.ft.com/content/afd4...
US suspends technology deal with the UK
Washington pushes for concessions from London on the broader trade relationship
www.ft.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
His deals aren't worth the paper they're printed on but world leaders have little choice but to pursue them. Another example of how completely he has destroyed the network of obligation that holds everything together.
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Keir Starmer needs to stand up for the BBC against Trump's outrageous $5bn lawsuit and protect licence fee payers from being hit in the pocket.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
December 16, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Keir Starmer needs to stand up for the BBC against Trump's outrageous $5bn lawsuit and protect licence fee payers from being hit in the pocket.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
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Trump sues the BBC is the stupidest story ever
Of course, cover it but please, please point out - early - how stupid it is.
And don’t put it at the top of the news. Because it’s really, really stupid.
Of course, cover it but please, please point out - early - how stupid it is.
And don’t put it at the top of the news. Because it’s really, really stupid.
December 16, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Trump sues the BBC is the stupidest story ever
Of course, cover it but please, please point out - early - how stupid it is.
And don’t put it at the top of the news. Because it’s really, really stupid.
Of course, cover it but please, please point out - early - how stupid it is.
And don’t put it at the top of the news. Because it’s really, really stupid.
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Okay, when are we going to answer back? Push back? Fight back? Anything? Because our way of life and society-building institutions are under attack from outside. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump sues BBC for defamation over Panorama speech edit
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Okay, when are we going to answer back? Push back? Fight back? Anything? Because our way of life and society-building institutions are under attack from outside. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Would be very reassuring to know how the majority of Brits are reacting to the news of Trump suing the BBC for $Bns.
A: “Oh just fuck off”
Or
B: “Good for him”
My money is on A.
I can almost hear us all shouting it at the news this morning.
A: “Oh just fuck off”
Or
B: “Good for him”
My money is on A.
I can almost hear us all shouting it at the news this morning.
December 16, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Would be very reassuring to know how the majority of Brits are reacting to the news of Trump suing the BBC for $Bns.
A: “Oh just fuck off”
Or
B: “Good for him”
My money is on A.
I can almost hear us all shouting it at the news this morning.
A: “Oh just fuck off”
Or
B: “Good for him”
My money is on A.
I can almost hear us all shouting it at the news this morning.
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When you know the walls are closing in on you.
(Not once does he says, I didn't know Jeffrey Epstein)
When you know the walls are closing in on you.
(Not once does he says, I didn't know Jeffrey Epstein)
Scott D (@scottdegroff)
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December 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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When you know the walls are closing in on you.
(Not once does he says, I didn't know Jeffrey Epstein)
When you know the walls are closing in on you.
(Not once does he says, I didn't know Jeffrey Epstein)