Martin Roche
@cluthaman.bsky.social
Writer at various Scottish papers. Editorial board at Bylines Scotland. Communications lead at European Movement in Scotland. Retired financial, corporate, political PR.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that Donald Trump is not fit to hold public office.
President Trump, "They (Iran) could take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego"
"That, this is a very small price to pay"
My view: What an astonishing thing to hear from a US president. How is this patriotism?
"That, this is a very small price to pay"
My view: What an astonishing thing to hear from a US president. How is this patriotism?
October 6, 2026 at 1:07 PM
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that Donald Trump is not fit to hold public office.
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So those £36million 'donations' to Reform UK were actually speculative investments ...
"Analysis seen by The Independent reveals the wealthiest crypto investors would get £100million a year in tax relief from Nigel Farage’s party"
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"Analysis seen by The Independent reveals the wealthiest crypto investors would get £100million a year in tax relief from Nigel Farage’s party"
trib.al/P2B8D6C
September 18, 2026 at 7:18 AM
So those £36million 'donations' to Reform UK were actually speculative investments ...
"Analysis seen by The Independent reveals the wealthiest crypto investors would get £100million a year in tax relief from Nigel Farage’s party"
trib.al/P2B8D6C
"Analysis seen by The Independent reveals the wealthiest crypto investors would get £100million a year in tax relief from Nigel Farage’s party"
trib.al/P2B8D6C
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If you think closing an RNLI station is done by people with "legitimate concerns" you really need to give your head a wobble.
It's an unforgivable act of thuggery.
It's an unforgivable act of thuggery.
September 18, 2026 at 5:38 AM
If you think closing an RNLI station is done by people with "legitimate concerns" you really need to give your head a wobble.
It's an unforgivable act of thuggery.
It's an unforgivable act of thuggery.
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How about a Sunday Walk in
#Leith? Enjoy the Leith #EuroWalk. A self guided walk developed by a team of volunteers for you to freely enjoy. @eurowalksscotland.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @marklazarowicz.bsky.social
#Leith? Enjoy the Leith #EuroWalk. A self guided walk developed by a team of volunteers for you to freely enjoy. @eurowalksscotland.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @marklazarowicz.bsky.social
September 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM
How about a Sunday Walk in
#Leith? Enjoy the Leith #EuroWalk. A self guided walk developed by a team of volunteers for you to freely enjoy. @eurowalksscotland.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @marklazarowicz.bsky.social
#Leith? Enjoy the Leith #EuroWalk. A self guided walk developed by a team of volunteers for you to freely enjoy. @eurowalksscotland.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @marklazarowicz.bsky.social
How convenient. He was clearly listening on the film I saw. Reform mired in scandal at every turn.
September 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
How convenient. He was clearly listening on the film I saw. Reform mired in scandal at every turn.
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In light of these new allegations about illegal funding, it is my opinion that Nigel Farage should step down as MP for Clacton.
He should then stand again in the by-election and let the people of Clacton decide if he’s guilty or not of breaking electoral law.
😉
He should then stand again in the by-election and let the people of Clacton decide if he’s guilty or not of breaking electoral law.
😉
September 4, 2026 at 7:39 AM
In light of these new allegations about illegal funding, it is my opinion that Nigel Farage should step down as MP for Clacton.
He should then stand again in the by-election and let the people of Clacton decide if he’s guilty or not of breaking electoral law.
😉
He should then stand again in the by-election and let the people of Clacton decide if he’s guilty or not of breaking electoral law.
😉
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Nigel Farage filmed celebrating illegal foreign donations
Undercover footage reveals plot to break the law by funnelling offshore funds through a UK donor.
Donations funded a series of widely reported polls boosting Reform ahead of the local elections channel4news.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
Undercover footage reveals plot to break the law by funnelling offshore funds through a UK donor.
Donations funded a series of widely reported polls boosting Reform ahead of the local elections channel4news.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
September 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Nigel Farage filmed celebrating illegal foreign donations
Undercover footage reveals plot to break the law by funnelling offshore funds through a UK donor.
Donations funded a series of widely reported polls boosting Reform ahead of the local elections channel4news.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
Undercover footage reveals plot to break the law by funnelling offshore funds through a UK donor.
Donations funded a series of widely reported polls boosting Reform ahead of the local elections channel4news.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
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Good morning from Lake Ontario. ☀️
September 2, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Good morning from Lake Ontario. ☀️
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Reform UK Conference Ban List
Michael Crick
Anna Isaac - Guardian
Peter Geoghegan - Democracy for Sale
Ethan Shone - Open Democracy
Isabella Link - Politics UK
Ed Campbell - The Nerve
Imran Mulla - Middle Eastern Eye
Will Hayward - Guardian
There’s a reported 50 journalists banned.
Michael Crick
Anna Isaac - Guardian
Peter Geoghegan - Democracy for Sale
Ethan Shone - Open Democracy
Isabella Link - Politics UK
Ed Campbell - The Nerve
Imran Mulla - Middle Eastern Eye
Will Hayward - Guardian
There’s a reported 50 journalists banned.
September 3, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Reform UK Conference Ban List
Michael Crick
Anna Isaac - Guardian
Peter Geoghegan - Democracy for Sale
Ethan Shone - Open Democracy
Isabella Link - Politics UK
Ed Campbell - The Nerve
Imran Mulla - Middle Eastern Eye
Will Hayward - Guardian
There’s a reported 50 journalists banned.
Michael Crick
Anna Isaac - Guardian
Peter Geoghegan - Democracy for Sale
Ethan Shone - Open Democracy
Isabella Link - Politics UK
Ed Campbell - The Nerve
Imran Mulla - Middle Eastern Eye
Will Hayward - Guardian
There’s a reported 50 journalists banned.
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Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has been ordered to pay a court almost £22,600 he received in pro-Russian bribes
He was jailed for 10.5 years in November for taking payments for speeches in the European Parliament and appearances on pro-Russian media outlets in 2018 and 2019
He was jailed for 10.5 years in November for taking payments for speeches in the European Parliament and appearances on pro-Russian media outlets in 2018 and 2019
September 3, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has been ordered to pay a court almost £22,600 he received in pro-Russian bribes
He was jailed for 10.5 years in November for taking payments for speeches in the European Parliament and appearances on pro-Russian media outlets in 2018 and 2019
He was jailed for 10.5 years in November for taking payments for speeches in the European Parliament and appearances on pro-Russian media outlets in 2018 and 2019
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September 2, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says RFK Jr. offered federal help after two unvaccinated people died from measles, the first U.S. deaths this year. Shapiro declined, saying PA could handle it, and confronted Kennedy, telling him: “There’s real life consequences to spreading misinformation.”
August 25, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says RFK Jr. offered federal help after two unvaccinated people died from measles, the first U.S. deaths this year. Shapiro declined, saying PA could handle it, and confronted Kennedy, telling him: “There’s real life consequences to spreading misinformation.”
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'They promised more jobs, more trade and more power. Ten years later, Heseltine wants to know where all the boasting went.'
"Never have so few done so much damage to so many’: Heseltine demands Johnson, Farage and Gove answer for the Brexit ‘con’"
thedailybritain.co.uk/heseltine-br...
"Never have so few done so much damage to so many’: Heseltine demands Johnson, Farage and Gove answer for the Brexit ‘con’"
thedailybritain.co.uk/heseltine-br...
August 26, 2026 at 8:18 AM
'They promised more jobs, more trade and more power. Ten years later, Heseltine wants to know where all the boasting went.'
"Never have so few done so much damage to so many’: Heseltine demands Johnson, Farage and Gove answer for the Brexit ‘con’"
thedailybritain.co.uk/heseltine-br...
"Never have so few done so much damage to so many’: Heseltine demands Johnson, Farage and Gove answer for the Brexit ‘con’"
thedailybritain.co.uk/heseltine-br...
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‘Brexit lies are exposed, the debate is settled… we must rejoin the EU’ – Sadiq Khan www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/sad...
'Brexit lies are exposed, the debate is settled... we must rejoin the EU' - Sadiq Khan
This is searing stuff from Sadiq Khan, and his arguments for the UK to rejoin the EU are as clear and comprehensive as it gets.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
August 24, 2026 at 5:51 PM
‘Brexit lies are exposed, the debate is settled… we must rejoin the EU’ – Sadiq Khan www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/sad...
In the year before the UK left the EU, Scotland’s universities had 20,895 students from EU countries. Last year, there were 8,140 students.
MSP Alyn Smith, a former MEP, says the fall in student numbers is another. “disastrous consequence” of Brexit.
The Herald, 24th August
MSP Alyn Smith, a former MEP, says the fall in student numbers is another. “disastrous consequence” of Brexit.
The Herald, 24th August
August 24, 2026 at 9:41 AM
In the year before the UK left the EU, Scotland’s universities had 20,895 students from EU countries. Last year, there were 8,140 students.
MSP Alyn Smith, a former MEP, says the fall in student numbers is another. “disastrous consequence” of Brexit.
The Herald, 24th August
MSP Alyn Smith, a former MEP, says the fall in student numbers is another. “disastrous consequence” of Brexit.
The Herald, 24th August
A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...
Our 5 Asks for Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
July 20, 2026 at 6:44 PM
A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...
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If Muslims or members of the Asian and Black community had set fire to white people’s homes with children running for their lives, do you think we would be discussing legitimate concerns or focussing on who radicalised them and ideological and contributing cultural factors?
June 11, 2026 at 7:54 AM
If Muslims or members of the Asian and Black community had set fire to white people’s homes with children running for their lives, do you think we would be discussing legitimate concerns or focussing on who radicalised them and ideological and contributing cultural factors?
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‘Farage whistles and his dogs come running to riot: the desecration of the memory of Henry Nowak’
Farage is a dangerous man who know exactly what he’s doing with his words. He is unleashing racial hatred and violence. If he ever takes power he’ll lead Britain to hell
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Farage is a dangerous man who know exactly what he’s doing with his words. He is unleashing racial hatred and violence. If he ever takes power he’ll lead Britain to hell
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Farage whistles and the dogs run to riot … and desecrate the memory of Henry Nowak
The leader of the Reform Party stands accused of whipping up hate and violence. Our Writer at Large Neil Mackay warns that Nigel Farage is a…
www.heraldscotland.com
June 4, 2026 at 6:47 AM
‘Farage whistles and his dogs come running to riot: the desecration of the memory of Henry Nowak’
Farage is a dangerous man who know exactly what he’s doing with his words. He is unleashing racial hatred and violence. If he ever takes power he’ll lead Britain to hell
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Farage is a dangerous man who know exactly what he’s doing with his words. He is unleashing racial hatred and violence. If he ever takes power he’ll lead Britain to hell
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
