Daniel Sabato
@dsabato.bsky.social
Deputy Head (Academic), History and Politics teacher, sports fan, long suffering Leeds United supporter
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The AfD and Reform immigration policies are almost identical. There is no plausible reason for considering one far right and the other not.
Watching BBC News and it's striking to hear the presenters repeatedly referring to the AfD as "far-right" whilst refusing to ever say the same about the hundreds of actual masked blackshirts currently swarming British ports
September 7, 2026 at 12:05 PM
The AfD and Reform immigration policies are almost identical. There is no plausible reason for considering one far right and the other not.
Jason Arday's death is another dark day for the British media who never, ever learn lessons from the lives they ruin in the name of lining their own pockets. Vultures.
August 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Jason Arday's death is another dark day for the British media who never, ever learn lessons from the lives they ruin in the name of lining their own pockets. Vultures.
Bloody hell, wasn't expecting that from the UK government
August 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Bloody hell, wasn't expecting that from the UK government
I understand the PM temporarily banning disposable BBQs but this is a symptom of the problem he's yet to comment on, the catastrophic impact to our climate. He must do better in addressing this.
August 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I understand the PM temporarily banning disposable BBQs but this is a symptom of the problem he's yet to comment on, the catastrophic impact to our climate. He must do better in addressing this.
Iran proposes deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz only if USA surrender and pulls out the region while Israel rejects the USA deal on Gaza.
So much winning.
So much winning.
August 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Iran proposes deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz only if USA surrender and pulls out the region while Israel rejects the USA deal on Gaza.
So much winning.
So much winning.
Good. Right decision.
BBC News - Uefa to boycott World Cup if Fifa plans go through
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
BBC News - Uefa to boycott World Cup if Fifa plans go through
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Fifa World Cup: Uefa to boycott tournament if Gianni Infantino's investment plans go through
Uefa will boycott Fifa's tournaments if investment proposals from world football's governing body president Gianni Infantino go through.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 30, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Good. Right decision.
BBC News - Uefa to boycott World Cup if Fifa plans go through
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
BBC News - Uefa to boycott World Cup if Fifa plans go through
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
This gets worse...
So it turns out the FIFA council incl VPs were kept in the dark about this plan and it's a done deal in private by Infantino.
Plus...
He's essentially bribing members to back the plan.
Get Infantino out.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
So it turns out the FIFA council incl VPs were kept in the dark about this plan and it's a done deal in private by Infantino.
Plus...
He's essentially bribing members to back the plan.
Get Infantino out.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Fifa sets 19 September deadline to claim initial $20m as World Cup row boils over
Fifa has set a deadline of 19 September for member associations to access cash as FA voice disapproval of world governing body's funding plan ahead of emergency Uefa meeting.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This gets worse...
So it turns out the FIFA council incl VPs were kept in the dark about this plan and it's a done deal in private by Infantino.
Plus...
He's essentially bribing members to back the plan.
Get Infantino out.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
So it turns out the FIFA council incl VPs were kept in the dark about this plan and it's a done deal in private by Infantino.
Plus...
He's essentially bribing members to back the plan.
Get Infantino out.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Trump receives FIFA Peace Prize
FIFA joins Trump's Board of Peace
Trump interferes in World Cup
Trump to put forward Infantino for Sec Gen at the UN
FIFA announces proposed plans to sell part of the World Cup to private investors backed by the Trump's son in law
The grift never ends.
FIFA joins Trump's Board of Peace
Trump interferes in World Cup
Trump to put forward Infantino for Sec Gen at the UN
FIFA announces proposed plans to sell part of the World Cup to private investors backed by the Trump's son in law
The grift never ends.
July 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Trump receives FIFA Peace Prize
FIFA joins Trump's Board of Peace
Trump interferes in World Cup
Trump to put forward Infantino for Sec Gen at the UN
FIFA announces proposed plans to sell part of the World Cup to private investors backed by the Trump's son in law
The grift never ends.
FIFA joins Trump's Board of Peace
Trump interferes in World Cup
Trump to put forward Infantino for Sec Gen at the UN
FIFA announces proposed plans to sell part of the World Cup to private investors backed by the Trump's son in law
The grift never ends.
Highlight of the final so far?
God bless Wayne Rooney
July 19, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Highlight of the final so far?
The numbers from last night's game are a joke. From min 67 to 92:
England passes attempted = 12 (5 completed)
Possession = 7.5%
Kane touches in oppo box = 0 in the whole game (Eng total = 7, Arg = 22)
Stunning numbers.
England passes attempted = 12 (5 completed)
Possession = 7.5%
Kane touches in oppo box = 0 in the whole game (Eng total = 7, Arg = 22)
Stunning numbers.
July 16, 2026 at 8:56 AM
The numbers from last night's game are a joke. From min 67 to 92:
England passes attempted = 12 (5 completed)
Possession = 7.5%
Kane touches in oppo box = 0 in the whole game (Eng total = 7, Arg = 22)
Stunning numbers.
England passes attempted = 12 (5 completed)
Possession = 7.5%
Kane touches in oppo box = 0 in the whole game (Eng total = 7, Arg = 22)
Stunning numbers.
Bang average Prem players are not going to stop Messi. Burn, Konsa, Spence are not going to keep the greatest player of all time from doing something magical.
July 15, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Bang average Prem players are not going to stop Messi. Burn, Konsa, Spence are not going to keep the greatest player of all time from doing something magical.
Tuchel got this one badly wrong.
July 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Tuchel got this one badly wrong.
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Scarborough to Spineless Speaker Johnson: “I’m not gonna mock you, Mike, I’m just gonna call you a liar. Because that’s what you are. You know EXACTLY what happened in Maine.” #AbolishICE
July 15, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Scarborough to Spineless Speaker Johnson: “I’m not gonna mock you, Mike, I’m just gonna call you a liar. Because that’s what you are. You know EXACTLY what happened in Maine.” #AbolishICE
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Revealed: Farage’s £5m gift came after saying he needed ‘a million a year’ to stand as MP www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Revealed: Farage’s £5m gift came after saying he needed ‘a million a year’ to stand as MP
Politician spoke to senior figures in Reform in March 2024 about covering lost earnings, sources tell the Guardian
www.theguardian.com
July 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Revealed: Farage’s £5m gift came after saying he needed ‘a million a year’ to stand as MP www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Just realised this will be my son’s fifth prime minister and he’s 6.
June 22, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Just realised this will be my son’s fifth prime minister and he’s 6.
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Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
June 19, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
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WOW - Trump crashes out & cuts his interview w/ Welker short as she presses him on his lack of evidence for claiming elections are rigged
"You're either crooked or you're stupid. I've had enough. Thank you darling," he tells her"
"I traveled all the way to Wisconsin for this interview," she pleads
"You're either crooked or you're stupid. I've had enough. Thank you darling," he tells her"
"I traveled all the way to Wisconsin for this interview," she pleads
June 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM
WOW - Trump crashes out & cuts his interview w/ Welker short as she presses him on his lack of evidence for claiming elections are rigged
"You're either crooked or you're stupid. I've had enough. Thank you darling," he tells her"
"I traveled all the way to Wisconsin for this interview," she pleads
"You're either crooked or you're stupid. I've had enough. Thank you darling," he tells her"
"I traveled all the way to Wisconsin for this interview," she pleads
The irony, all this while Farage continues to pedal his lies and now openly admits pocketing AT LEAST £5 million, while we all foot the bill. Makes you wonder what it would take for his supporters to turn their backs on him.
Lots of people asking this question. Some good answers here from @tom-clark.bsky.social
The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers
May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak, and now perhaps Starmer: each one was brought low for a reason. But what if the deeper problem is the office itself?
www.theguardian.com
May 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The irony, all this while Farage continues to pedal his lies and now openly admits pocketing AT LEAST £5 million, while we all foot the bill. Makes you wonder what it would take for his supporters to turn their backs on him.
Trump is clearly just manipulating the markets, again. There is no deal. It's all a figment of his imagination and the markets move with every word.
April 18, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Trump is clearly just manipulating the markets, again. There is no deal. It's all a figment of his imagination and the markets move with every word.
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So, incredibly happy for, and proud of, Hungary. And looks like PM might even manage 2/3rds needed for a deep constitutional undoing of Orban's feckery.
If EU has *any* sense whatsoever, it will THROW MONEY at Magyar, like a drunk yuppie at a stripper.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
If EU has *any* sense whatsoever, it will THROW MONEY at Magyar, like a drunk yuppie at a stripper.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
Hungary election: Viktor Orbán concedes with opposition on course for landslide election win - follow live
Hungary's prime minister has been ousted after 16 years in power, with Péter Magyar set to be the country's new leader.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
So, incredibly happy for, and proud of, Hungary. And looks like PM might even manage 2/3rds needed for a deep constitutional undoing of Orban's feckery.
If EU has *any* sense whatsoever, it will THROW MONEY at Magyar, like a drunk yuppie at a stripper.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
If EU has *any* sense whatsoever, it will THROW MONEY at Magyar, like a drunk yuppie at a stripper.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
Without any doubt, this has now become one of the most serious and significant own goals in modern history.
Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz.
How's your great victory going Mr Trump?
How's your great victory going Mr Trump?
Fox News: "Breaking right now -- Iranian state media says Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz"
April 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Without any doubt, this has now become one of the most serious and significant own goals in modern history.
Do you think Infantino and his FIFA cronies are regretting that peace prize yet?
April 7, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Do you think Infantino and his FIFA cronies are regretting that peace prize yet?
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The World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2025
The World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2025 List
See the 2025 Forbes list of the world's highest-paid female athletes, which counts both on- and off-field income—and features two women hauling in at least $30 million.
www.forbes.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2025
Way to engage teenagers in politics @bbclaurak.bsky.social. The week the govt announce plans to extend the vote the best they can do for their panel is 4 middle aged white men (including Farage again, no Greens)
July 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Way to engage teenagers in politics @bbclaurak.bsky.social. The week the govt announce plans to extend the vote the best they can do for their panel is 4 middle aged white men (including Farage again, no Greens)
One ship heading to the USA from China... $564 million in goods, $417 million in new tariffs on those goods.
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
One Ship, $417 Million in New Tariffs: The Cost of Trump’s Trade War
Data suggests companies importing cargo on the OOCL Violet face at least $417 million in new Trump administration tariffs.
www.bloomberg.com
May 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
One ship heading to the USA from China... $564 million in goods, $417 million in new tariffs on those goods.
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...