Patrick
@patrick49ers.bsky.social
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The Premier League (as an entity) was a mistake.
September 26, 2026 at 8:51 AM
The Premier League (as an entity) was a mistake.
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Riddle me this. If somebody donates £36 million to a political party and £5 million to its leader, how is the £5 million not political? Asking for a parliamentary standards commissioner.
September 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Riddle me this. If somebody donates £36 million to a political party and £5 million to its leader, how is the £5 million not political? Asking for a parliamentary standards commissioner.
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Reform is the richest party in Britain.
Its leaders are almost all millionaires.
It is funded almost exclusively by billionaires.
It has a supportive TV station and widespread media backing.
So naturally, this donation comes with the usual attack on "elites".
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Its leaders are almost all millionaires.
It is funded almost exclusively by billionaires.
It has a supportive TV station and widespread media backing.
So naturally, this donation comes with the usual attack on "elites".
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform UK given record £36m donation by British crypto billionaire
Ben Delo was convicted in US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls but pardoned by Trump
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Reform is the richest party in Britain.
Its leaders are almost all millionaires.
It is funded almost exclusively by billionaires.
It has a supportive TV station and widespread media backing.
So naturally, this donation comes with the usual attack on "elites".
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Its leaders are almost all millionaires.
It is funded almost exclusively by billionaires.
It has a supportive TV station and widespread media backing.
So naturally, this donation comes with the usual attack on "elites".
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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2014: Harmful air pollution above legal limits.
2024: Harmful air pollution driven down to legal limits.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
2024: Harmful air pollution driven down to legal limits.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
September 2, 2026 at 6:23 AM
2014: Harmful air pollution above legal limits.
2024: Harmful air pollution driven down to legal limits.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
2024: Harmful air pollution driven down to legal limits.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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New immigration stats show that the numbers of asylum seekers in hotels is down to 16k - falling 50% in a year.
Small boat crossings down 23% in the year to June.
Numbers waiting for initial decision down from almost 180k to 40k.
Small boat crossings down 23% in the year to June.
Numbers waiting for initial decision down from almost 180k to 40k.
August 27, 2026 at 9:29 AM
New immigration stats show that the numbers of asylum seekers in hotels is down to 16k - falling 50% in a year.
Small boat crossings down 23% in the year to June.
Numbers waiting for initial decision down from almost 180k to 40k.
Small boat crossings down 23% in the year to June.
Numbers waiting for initial decision down from almost 180k to 40k.
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theory: the only people left in provincial nightclubs are England cricket players and people trying to start fights with England cricket players
Durham bowler, who is part of England squad for second Test against Pakistan, is released without charge after incident with Ben Stokes also present at scene
Brydon Carse handcuffed after altercation at nightclub
www.thetimes.com
August 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM
theory: the only people left in provincial nightclubs are England cricket players and people trying to start fights with England cricket players
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🚨NEW B4B TRACKER: Reform has lost an average of 1 councillor every 3 days since May.
So much for the tidal wave about to break over British politics, this is a party that would struggle to run a bath. 👇
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/reform-tracker-losing-councillors-farage-37574051
So much for the tidal wave about to break over British politics, this is a party that would struggle to run a bath. 👇
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/reform-tracker-losing-councillors-farage-37574051
Reform loses newly-elected councillor every three days as troubles mount
EXCLUSIVE: A new online tracker by campaign group Best For Britain shows 35 newly-elected Reform councillors have quit o
www.mirror.co.uk
August 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM
🚨NEW B4B TRACKER: Reform has lost an average of 1 councillor every 3 days since May.
So much for the tidal wave about to break over British politics, this is a party that would struggle to run a bath. 👇
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/reform-tracker-losing-councillors-farage-37574051
So much for the tidal wave about to break over British politics, this is a party that would struggle to run a bath. 👇
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/reform-tracker-losing-councillors-farage-37574051
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On July 31, Simon Baron-Cohen urged people to tone down the rhetoric on twitter re Jason Arday, and pointed to his own research on autism and suicide.
Alexander Kustov responded with "Shame"
Elon Musk with "Evil," and a wide variety of people came out jeering.
The kind of cruelty on display here.
Alexander Kustov responded with "Shame"
Elon Musk with "Evil," and a wide variety of people came out jeering.
The kind of cruelty on display here.
August 14, 2026 at 10:32 PM
On July 31, Simon Baron-Cohen urged people to tone down the rhetoric on twitter re Jason Arday, and pointed to his own research on autism and suicide.
Alexander Kustov responded with "Shame"
Elon Musk with "Evil," and a wide variety of people came out jeering.
The kind of cruelty on display here.
Alexander Kustov responded with "Shame"
Elon Musk with "Evil," and a wide variety of people came out jeering.
The kind of cruelty on display here.
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The American dream is on the ropes because the American political system has broken down. I talked with Steven Bartlett of The Diary of a CEO about what needs to change in America today.
August 6, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The American dream is on the ropes because the American political system has broken down. I talked with Steven Bartlett of The Diary of a CEO about what needs to change in America today.
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This would be a very good move. I'm a recent convert to mandatory voting and increasingly messianic about it open.substack.com/pub/iandunt/...
July 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This would be a very good move. I'm a recent convert to mandatory voting and increasingly messianic about it open.substack.com/pub/iandunt/...
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Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan
July 27, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan
Good luck Surrey in the Big Match of the Night!
July 15, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Good luck Surrey in the Big Match of the Night!
Shambles of a tournament. I've watched one game of this shambolic tournament (was out with friends) and think that was one too many.
🚨 Exclusive: The White House made a direct call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card.
FIFA approached for comment and referred to the findings of its independent committee.
FIFA approached for comment and referred to the findings of its independent committee.
July 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Shambles of a tournament. I've watched one game of this shambolic tournament (was out with friends) and think that was one too many.
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All MPs' outside earnings by party:
The Conservatives come out top at 66% of total earnings from second jobs, while Reform (with just eight MPs) account for 20%, and Labour (with 400+) just 7%.
But taking into account their size, Reform has by far the highest outside earnings per MP of any party.
The Conservatives come out top at 66% of total earnings from second jobs, while Reform (with just eight MPs) account for 20%, and Labour (with 400+) just 7%.
But taking into account their size, Reform has by far the highest outside earnings per MP of any party.
July 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
All MPs' outside earnings by party:
The Conservatives come out top at 66% of total earnings from second jobs, while Reform (with just eight MPs) account for 20%, and Labour (with 400+) just 7%.
But taking into account their size, Reform has by far the highest outside earnings per MP of any party.
The Conservatives come out top at 66% of total earnings from second jobs, while Reform (with just eight MPs) account for 20%, and Labour (with 400+) just 7%.
But taking into account their size, Reform has by far the highest outside earnings per MP of any party.
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Great drama, and Ben Stokes is a generational star etc, but is this not self-indulgent?
Retires 4 days into a Test England need to win to save the series, hijacks an opener's place and swings like it's a T20 run chase.
If he rescues the game, hallelujah. But it's all very odd.
Retires 4 days into a Test England need to win to save the series, hijacks an opener's place and swings like it's a T20 run chase.
If he rescues the game, hallelujah. But it's all very odd.
June 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Great drama, and Ben Stokes is a generational star etc, but is this not self-indulgent?
Retires 4 days into a Test England need to win to save the series, hijacks an opener's place and swings like it's a T20 run chase.
If he rescues the game, hallelujah. But it's all very odd.
Retires 4 days into a Test England need to win to save the series, hijacks an opener's place and swings like it's a T20 run chase.
If he rescues the game, hallelujah. But it's all very odd.
Bazball is to cricket as Brexit is to politics
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June 28, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Bazball is to cricket as Brexit is to politics
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Underrated part of sports... one team wins the tournament but who were the real winners along the way?
Scotland officially out of the World Cup, but only in a sporting sense: the joy and generosity of their traveling fans will be one of the things we remember most about 2026. @tomhamiltonespn.bsky.social captured it so nicely here: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Full hearts, empty kegs, can't lose: Scotland's Tartan Army takes over World Cup
Scotland's Tartan Army has been one of the stories of the 2026 World Cup so far, drinking its way through Boston and bringing bonhomie, passion and national pride after nearly 30 years away from the tournament.
www.espn.com
June 27, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Underrated part of sports... one team wins the tournament but who were the real winners along the way?
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“Your wages will rise... weekly food shops will get cheaper… You and your family will benefit from a resurgent economy... Politicians both local and national will become more accountable..."
A quick reminder of how Brexit was sold to us ten years ago today
A quick reminder of how Brexit was sold to us ten years ago today
June 23, 2026 at 3:59 PM
“Your wages will rise... weekly food shops will get cheaper… You and your family will benefit from a resurgent economy... Politicians both local and national will become more accountable..."
A quick reminder of how Brexit was sold to us ten years ago today
A quick reminder of how Brexit was sold to us ten years ago today
Oh, you may not want it to be, but it is EVERYONE's business in the UK Nigel.
Nigel Farage says no-one apart from the media cares that he took a £5m 'gift' from a crypto billionaire who lives in Thailand (which he subsequently failed to properly declare)
Farage also says its none of our business how much of it he's spent and what he's spent it on
Farage also says its none of our business how much of it he's spent and what he's spent it on
June 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Oh, you may not want it to be, but it is EVERYONE's business in the UK Nigel.
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Exactly 10 years since the Brexit vote, the verdict is in.
June 23, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Exactly 10 years since the Brexit vote, the verdict is in.
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Nigel Farage Listens to the News
June 6, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Nigel Farage Listens to the News
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Keir Starmer calling out Nigel Farage over his response to the Henry Nowak murder
June 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Keir Starmer calling out Nigel Farage over his response to the Henry Nowak murder
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Just noting that when Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered by a police officer and a vigil held for her on Clapham Common, Farage urged people not to attack men or the police.
June 3, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Just noting that when Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered by a police officer and a vigil held for her on Clapham Common, Farage urged people not to attack men or the police.
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Farage doesn't give a fuck what the family of the murdered kid wants.
He's a monster.
He's a monster.
Left: Nigel Farage using the murder of Henry Nowak to sew division in society, "rights of white people matter less than ethnic minorities"
Right: Henry Nowak's father, "We do not want his death used to create further division hated or tension"
Right: Henry Nowak's father, "We do not want his death used to create further division hated or tension"
June 2, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Farage doesn't give a fuck what the family of the murdered kid wants.
He's a monster.
He's a monster.