Paul D
@pauld70.bsky.social
Dogs, football, running, history. Not necessarily in that order #STFC
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It's that time of year again when we need to remind National Trust members that Restore Trust is a dark-money funded right-wing astroturfing entryist outfit.
Please vote, and vote for literally anyone else.
Please vote, and vote for literally anyone else.
Support the National Trust by voting for Council members by 11:59pm on 30 October 2026.
Quickvote is convenient if you're short of time or worried about inadvertently voting for Restore Trust's Bonigala, Cristea, Goldman, Mealing or Omrani.
In our often bad times, the Trust's doing good things.
Quickvote is convenient if you're short of time or worried about inadvertently voting for Restore Trust's Bonigala, Cristea, Goldman, Mealing or Omrani.
In our often bad times, the Trust's doing good things.
Today marks three years since the iconic Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled.
We're pleased to bring you new images which reveal how the stump is growing, a sure sign that the tree is in recovery.
We're pleased to bring you new images which reveal how the stump is growing, a sure sign that the tree is in recovery.
October 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
It's that time of year again when we need to remind National Trust members that Restore Trust is a dark-money funded right-wing astroturfing entryist outfit.
Please vote, and vote for literally anyone else.
Please vote, and vote for literally anyone else.
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Ninety years ago today, Oswald Mosley tried to march his Blackshirts through the Jewish East End. 🧵
He had thousands of uniformed fascists behind him and 6,000 police clearing the way. But the people of the East End got there first.
He had thousands of uniformed fascists behind him and 6,000 police clearing the way. But the people of the East End got there first.
October 4, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Ninety years ago today, Oswald Mosley tried to march his Blackshirts through the Jewish East End. 🧵
He had thousands of uniformed fascists behind him and 6,000 police clearing the way. But the people of the East End got there first.
He had thousands of uniformed fascists behind him and 6,000 police clearing the way. But the people of the East End got there first.
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* And no one, of course, believes that City's cheating was confined to the period under investigation.
October 4, 2026 at 9:47 AM
* And no one, of course, believes that City's cheating was confined to the period under investigation.
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Nigel Farage has not just made the UK ugly.
He has made many British people comfortable with showing just how ugly they’ve always been… 😡🤬
He has made many British people comfortable with showing just how ugly they’ve always been… 😡🤬
October 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Nigel Farage has not just made the UK ugly.
He has made many British people comfortable with showing just how ugly they’ve always been… 😡🤬
He has made many British people comfortable with showing just how ugly they’ve always been… 😡🤬
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The City case should be a starting point for naming and understanding the ways in which football has been colonised by economic and political power and how we might resist them.
By @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social for @josimarfootball.bsky.social
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By @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social for @josimarfootball.bsky.social
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You're Manchester City and we know what you are - josimarfootball.com
The City case should be a starting point for naming and understanding the ways in which football has been colonised by economic and political power and how we might resist them.
josimarfootball.com
October 2, 2026 at 11:41 AM
The City case should be a starting point for naming and understanding the ways in which football has been colonised by economic and political power and how we might resist them.
By @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social for @josimarfootball.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2026/10/01/y...
By @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social for @josimarfootball.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2026/10/01/y...
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The chart explains AI hype more than any chart that's ever been charted.
October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The chart explains AI hype more than any chart that's ever been charted.
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Last weekend, Rupert Lowe MP called on "the establishment" to stop referring to Restore Britain as “somehow ‘nazi’”.
Unfortunately for Lowe, we have repeatedly exposed the neo-Nazis, fascists and ethnonationalists within the party. 🧵
hopenothate.org.uk/2026/09/29/r...
Unfortunately for Lowe, we have repeatedly exposed the neo-Nazis, fascists and ethnonationalists within the party. 🧵
hopenothate.org.uk/2026/09/29/r...
Restormtroopers: Restore Britain’s Nazi problem in pictures – HOPE not hate
Warning: this article includes offensive language and imagery Last weekend, Rupert Lowe MP, leader of Restore Britain, called on “the establishment” to stop referring to...
hopenothate.org.uk
September 29, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Last weekend, Rupert Lowe MP called on "the establishment" to stop referring to Restore Britain as “somehow ‘nazi’”.
Unfortunately for Lowe, we have repeatedly exposed the neo-Nazis, fascists and ethnonationalists within the party. 🧵
hopenothate.org.uk/2026/09/29/r...
Unfortunately for Lowe, we have repeatedly exposed the neo-Nazis, fascists and ethnonationalists within the party. 🧵
hopenothate.org.uk/2026/09/29/r...
Jonathan is paraphrasing obviously but he's not distorting what a UK govt minister is saying. Absolutely shameful
"In order to deliver the PM's promise to save social care we need a permanent class of indentured migrant workers without labour rights".
September 27, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Jonathan is paraphrasing obviously but he's not distorting what a UK govt minister is saying. Absolutely shameful
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BREAKING: 94 year old Jewish human rights barrister, Margaret Owen arrested under the Terrorism Act outside Andy Burnham’s Labour Party conference.
UK taxpayers are funding these arrests while masked men terrorise the streets in coastal towns.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
UK taxpayers are funding these arrests while masked men terrorise the streets in coastal towns.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
September 27, 2026 at 3:16 PM
BREAKING: 94 year old Jewish human rights barrister, Margaret Owen arrested under the Terrorism Act outside Andy Burnham’s Labour Party conference.
UK taxpayers are funding these arrests while masked men terrorise the streets in coastal towns.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
UK taxpayers are funding these arrests while masked men terrorise the streets in coastal towns.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
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Mahmood's rationale remains the same.
Fewer (legal, working) migrants => less racism
Nothing to do with integration. No evidence.
I'd add this *doesn't* show she hates immigrants (FTAOD don't think she does).
It shows her contempt/distrust/fear of ordinary Brits.
Fewer (legal, working) migrants => less racism
Nothing to do with integration. No evidence.
I'd add this *doesn't* show she hates immigrants (FTAOD don't think she does).
It shows her contempt/distrust/fear of ordinary Brits.
An exchange with Lewis Atkinson MP over whether the anxieties of those who don't know what rules/timelines they will face is bad for integration. The Home Secretary does not think so, on the grounds that the numbers of people who came in (and who are in that position) was high ...
September 26, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Mahmood's rationale remains the same.
Fewer (legal, working) migrants => less racism
Nothing to do with integration. No evidence.
I'd add this *doesn't* show she hates immigrants (FTAOD don't think she does).
It shows her contempt/distrust/fear of ordinary Brits.
Fewer (legal, working) migrants => less racism
Nothing to do with integration. No evidence.
I'd add this *doesn't* show she hates immigrants (FTAOD don't think she does).
It shows her contempt/distrust/fear of ordinary Brits.
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Even the GB News presenter is thrown by his guest's suggestion that all asylum seekers be castrated.
This is what happens when the narrative marches ever rightwards. It drifts out of everyone's control and requires individuals involved to suddenly realise 'no wait, f***, that's mad'.
This is what happens when the narrative marches ever rightwards. It drifts out of everyone's control and requires individuals involved to suddenly realise 'no wait, f***, that's mad'.
September 26, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Even the GB News presenter is thrown by his guest's suggestion that all asylum seekers be castrated.
This is what happens when the narrative marches ever rightwards. It drifts out of everyone's control and requires individuals involved to suddenly realise 'no wait, f***, that's mad'.
This is what happens when the narrative marches ever rightwards. It drifts out of everyone's control and requires individuals involved to suddenly realise 'no wait, f***, that's mad'.
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this isn't conjecture. This is the EXACT reason why one of the quickest ways to shut down a fash with a camera is to start shouting:
"this video is brought to you by SquareSpace!"
INSTANT demonitization. Because the streaming/social platforms already protect their advertisers more than the state.
"this video is brought to you by SquareSpace!"
INSTANT demonitization. Because the streaming/social platforms already protect their advertisers more than the state.
September 25, 2026 at 6:40 AM
this isn't conjecture. This is the EXACT reason why one of the quickest ways to shut down a fash with a camera is to start shouting:
"this video is brought to you by SquareSpace!"
INSTANT demonitization. Because the streaming/social platforms already protect their advertisers more than the state.
"this video is brought to you by SquareSpace!"
INSTANT demonitization. Because the streaming/social platforms already protect their advertisers more than the state.
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A personal story about that phrase “young men of fighting age” applied to asylum seekers.
As many of you know I took in a young Ukrainian woman under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
As part of that process, soon after she arrived we were visited by the local authority rep and a Fire Brigade rep.
As many of you know I took in a young Ukrainian woman under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
As part of that process, soon after she arrived we were visited by the local authority rep and a Fire Brigade rep.
I'm not surprised but I'm truly disgusted that this narrative of "dangerous fighting age men posing a threat to women and children" is genuinely doing the rounds on the media with almost no push back at all.
This is 1930s level stuff.
This is 1930s level stuff.
September 16, 2026 at 9:03 PM
A personal story about that phrase “young men of fighting age” applied to asylum seekers.
As many of you know I took in a young Ukrainian woman under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
As part of that process, soon after she arrived we were visited by the local authority rep and a Fire Brigade rep.
As many of you know I took in a young Ukrainian woman under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
As part of that process, soon after she arrived we were visited by the local authority rep and a Fire Brigade rep.
Far-right extremists are targeting RNLI volunteers, publishing their personal details online and harassing them simply for saving lives at sea. We are putting together a thank you card to show these brave crew members that the majority stands with them. actionnetwork.org/forms/share-...
I just shared a message of thanks for the RNLI volunteers
Far-right extremists are targeting RNLI volunteers, publishing their personal details online and harassing them simply for saving lives at sea.
We are putting together a 'thank you' card to show th...
actionnetwork.org
September 14, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Far-right extremists are targeting RNLI volunteers, publishing their personal details online and harassing them simply for saving lives at sea. We are putting together a thank you card to show these brave crew members that the majority stands with them. actionnetwork.org/forms/share-...
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Alienate your core supporters, fight on your opponent’s favourite terrain, validate your opponent’s talking points and policies. This looks familiar, doesn’t it?
Sweden's Social Democrats on target to get 99 seats in parliament (out of 349). That's their worst result since 1928. In March, Denmark's Social Democrats had their worst election result since 1903. What to they have in common? Mimicking "hard line" right-wing policies. It's a recipe for disaster.
September 13, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Alienate your core supporters, fight on your opponent’s favourite terrain, validate your opponent’s talking points and policies. This looks familiar, doesn’t it?
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I was on a ferry from Belfast to Scotland in July along with groups of young immigrant families who were being sent away to avoid getting petrol-bombed out of their homes on the celebrations for "the 12th".
Real tough guys these, going after terrified and traumatised young women and children.
Real tough guys these, going after terrified and traumatised young women and children.
Danny Tommo, the man behind the Dover port blockade, said he “came away inspired” after his time in Belfast during the racist riots.
Man behind Dover port blockade ‘came away inspired’ after visiting Belfast during racist riots
Anti-immigration campaigner was pictured with loyalist killer and ‘Freedom Dad’
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
September 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
I was on a ferry from Belfast to Scotland in July along with groups of young immigrant families who were being sent away to avoid getting petrol-bombed out of their homes on the celebrations for "the 12th".
Real tough guys these, going after terrified and traumatised young women and children.
Real tough guys these, going after terrified and traumatised young women and children.
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This government reminds me of Joe Biden. Biden didn't want to be the prosecute Trump president, he wanted to pass an infrastructure bill. Burnham doesn't want to be the take on the hard right PM, he wants to do social care reform and devo. But you have to do the task you're set or face disaster.
Andy Burnham says he’s prepared to spend political capital on social care reform – but how does he intend to win cross-party agreement on a solution?🤝
@matildamartin.bsky.social reports
@matildamartin.bsky.social reports
How Burnham Plans To Win Cross-Party Agreement On Social Care
Andy Burnham says he’s prepared to spend political capital on social care reform. Matilda Martin reveals details of how he plans to go about it
www.politicshome.com
September 7, 2026 at 8:46 AM
This government reminds me of Joe Biden. Biden didn't want to be the prosecute Trump president, he wanted to pass an infrastructure bill. Burnham doesn't want to be the take on the hard right PM, he wants to do social care reform and devo. But you have to do the task you're set or face disaster.
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The UK government, the Opposition, and large sections of the UK media have enabled the rise of violent racism in the country. It is time for a firm and principled stance, and an organised and robust pushback against those funding and fuelling it.
September 7, 2026 at 8:44 AM
The UK government, the Opposition, and large sections of the UK media have enabled the rise of violent racism in the country. It is time for a firm and principled stance, and an organised and robust pushback against those funding and fuelling it.
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The chief vectors of the fascism ascendant in Europe are the richest man on Earth via his social media platform, the Presidency of the United States, and the Kremlin. A multi-pronged assault on liberal democracy and liberal democracy seems incapable of rising to the challenge or even recognising it.
September 5, 2026 at 10:52 AM
The chief vectors of the fascism ascendant in Europe are the richest man on Earth via his social media platform, the Presidency of the United States, and the Kremlin. A multi-pronged assault on liberal democracy and liberal democracy seems incapable of rising to the challenge or even recognising it.
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Now James Orr has stepped down as Reform UK's Head of Policy after C4's report, questions remain for Cambridge – where he is Associate Professor. Byline Times revealed serious concerns about his activities there months ago.
We all know there won't now be 200+ articles on him and his life don't we?
We all know there won't now be 200+ articles on him and his life don't we?
September 4, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Now James Orr has stepped down as Reform UK's Head of Policy after C4's report, questions remain for Cambridge – where he is Associate Professor. Byline Times revealed serious concerns about his activities there months ago.
We all know there won't now be 200+ articles on him and his life don't we?
We all know there won't now be 200+ articles on him and his life don't we?
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Ah, but they had to hound the black guy all the way to suicide but leave this stuff lying around in plain sight.
According to the FT, Orr is acting as a live-in-landlord-cum-cult-leader to Cambridge students including those under his own supervision, whilst receiving formal complaints about his behaviour, and boasting publicly how the university is a recruiting ground for the party he might be doing crime for
![Among the complaints upheld by the investigator are that Orr allegedly made belittling
remarks to the student, and had demanded an “excessive” and “unreasonable” amount of
written work in an effort to refine a thesis proposal. The report also criticised “at worst
inappropriate and at best thoughtless comments made [by Orr] in the equally
inappropriate context of [Orr’s] own home”. This was in reference to a dinner that the
student, who comes from a Christian, conservative background, had attended at Orr’s
house.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lp27scbhcz4sl5eidxkq2l7f/bafkreib46c4cywfrvxjqqr7tx264l67lenpv23ofkmrhapx3lt24ix7unm)
September 4, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Ah, but they had to hound the black guy all the way to suicide but leave this stuff lying around in plain sight.
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There could be no clearer signal that Reform propose to be a fascist government
The purpose of a state of emergency is to suspend constitutional requirements
Politicians and journalists who are committed to democracy should understand and act accordingly
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
The purpose of a state of emergency is to suspend constitutional requirements
Politicians and journalists who are committed to democracy should understand and act accordingly
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Nigel Farge set to declare 'national emergency' in huge Reform speech
Nigel Farage will make his keynote speech at Reform UK's conference - follow live
www.express.co.uk
September 4, 2026 at 7:24 AM
There could be no clearer signal that Reform propose to be a fascist government
The purpose of a state of emergency is to suspend constitutional requirements
Politicians and journalists who are committed to democracy should understand and act accordingly
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
The purpose of a state of emergency is to suspend constitutional requirements
Politicians and journalists who are committed to democracy should understand and act accordingly
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
I presume we will now see a pile on around Orr's position at Cambridge from the usual suspects in the media like we did for Jason Arday? Over to you, Telegraph, Times, TalkTV etc
Just a reminder, Professor James Orr, Reform UK head of policy, teaches 'ethics' to undergraduates at Cambridge University
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI
September 4, 2026 at 9:01 AM
I presume we will now see a pile on around Orr's position at Cambridge from the usual suspects in the media like we did for Jason Arday? Over to you, Telegraph, Times, TalkTV etc
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Just a reminder, Professor James Orr, Reform UK head of policy, teaches 'ethics' to undergraduates at Cambridge University
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI
September 3, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Just a reminder, Professor James Orr, Reform UK head of policy, teaches 'ethics' to undergraduates at Cambridge University
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI