Ian Piper
@pipersoe.bsky.social
History lover, especially SOE. Football lover, especially Portsmouth FC. Music lover, especially Queen. Volunteer LCT 7074. PhD student.
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With all respect to the BBC, the reason this story "matters" is not about whether it distracts from Reform's conference. It "matters" because it is important our leaders are not conspiring to break the law.
September 4, 2026 at 7:37 AM
With all respect to the BBC, the reason this story "matters" is not about whether it distracts from Reform's conference. It "matters" because it is important our leaders are not conspiring to break the law.
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The toxic influencer who has made "hyper-masculinity" his brand was arresting wearing Doris Day clam-digger slacks and a kicky purple blouse.
July 19, 2026 at 12:37 AM
The toxic influencer who has made "hyper-masculinity" his brand was arresting wearing Doris Day clam-digger slacks and a kicky purple blouse.
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Absolutely, definitely, not “the Establishment”…
July 9, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Absolutely, definitely, not “the Establishment”…
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Populism in its Purest Form: my SKETCH of Nigel Farage's demand that the people of Clacton back his quest to keep his sources of cash secret.
thecritic.co.uk/popu...
thecritic.co.uk/popu...
July 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Populism in its Purest Form: my SKETCH of Nigel Farage's demand that the people of Clacton back his quest to keep his sources of cash secret.
thecritic.co.uk/popu...
thecritic.co.uk/popu...
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Just a wee reminder for anyone listening to politicians doing the ‘I condemn the violence but people have legitimate concerns’, shuffle, immigration in NI is 3.5% of the population. Most of them working in NHS, social care and other badly paid jobs.
Northern Ireland saw a second night of unrest with police using water cannon on rioters, as the Belfast stabbing attack victim's family said they were "disgusted" by the disorder
Further unrest in NI as victim's family calls for calm
Northern Ireland saw a second night of unrest with police using water cannons on protesters, as the Belfast stabbing attack victim's family said they were "disgusted" by the disorder.
www.rte.ie
June 11, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Just a wee reminder for anyone listening to politicians doing the ‘I condemn the violence but people have legitimate concerns’, shuffle, immigration in NI is 3.5% of the population. Most of them working in NHS, social care and other badly paid jobs.
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Just remembered we've passed the 10th anniversary of this untruthful tweet
June 6, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Just remembered we've passed the 10th anniversary of this untruthful tweet
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So that’s two of the “Raise the Colours” organisers now charged with violent crimes & a fifth of the 2024 race rioters with domestic abuse. Makes you wonder whether “innocent patriotism” & “protecting women & girls” are just covers for thuggish racism & misogyny?
May 29, 2026 at 7:10 AM
So that’s two of the “Raise the Colours” organisers now charged with violent crimes & a fifth of the 2024 race rioters with domestic abuse. Makes you wonder whether “innocent patriotism” & “protecting women & girls” are just covers for thuggish racism & misogyny?
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"I said it's quite bold of Nigel Farage to avoid all media interviews during an important by-election. What did I say Roy?"
"You said the cowardly little shit's in hiding because of his dodgy financial dealings"
"You said the cowardly little shit's in hiding because of his dodgy financial dealings"
May 23, 2026 at 8:04 AM
"I said it's quite bold of Nigel Farage to avoid all media interviews during an important by-election. What did I say Roy?"
"You said the cowardly little shit's in hiding because of his dodgy financial dealings"
"You said the cowardly little shit's in hiding because of his dodgy financial dealings"
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inside Reform-led Staffordshire council:
"By December, leader Ian Cooper had quit as leader and been expelled from the party following allegations of racism. His replacement was also accused of racism & quit within days of being chosen."
via @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3c05...
"By December, leader Ian Cooper had quit as leader and been expelled from the party following allegations of racism. His replacement was also accused of racism & quit within days of being chosen."
via @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3c05...
Reform UK ran a council for a year. Things went badly
In Staffordshire, Nigel Farage’s party has been hit by resignations, racism allegations and the need to put up taxes
www.ft.com
May 1, 2026 at 8:22 AM
inside Reform-led Staffordshire council:
"By December, leader Ian Cooper had quit as leader and been expelled from the party following allegations of racism. His replacement was also accused of racism & quit within days of being chosen."
via @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3c05...
"By December, leader Ian Cooper had quit as leader and been expelled from the party following allegations of racism. His replacement was also accused of racism & quit within days of being chosen."
via @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3c05...
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A real banger from @jamellebouie.net www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/o...
April 29, 2026 at 11:33 AM
A real banger from @jamellebouie.net www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/o...
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Farage thugs manhandle man with pacemaker after he objects to the Reform leader's chauffeur parking in disabled bay that he needs to use.
Lovely People.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Lovely People.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Moment Nigel Farage henchmen manhandle disabled OAP in parking row
Henchmen working for the divisive Reform leader were seen on camera manhandling a retired engineer who was trying to park in a disabled spot to drop off his wife in Shetland
www.mirror.co.uk
April 17, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Farage thugs manhandle man with pacemaker after he objects to the Reform leader's chauffeur parking in disabled bay that he needs to use.
Lovely People.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Lovely People.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Cartoon by Gábor Pápai, a well-known Hungarian political cartoonist.
April 12, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Cartoon by Gábor Pápai, a well-known Hungarian political cartoonist.
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Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez:
“The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket.”
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“The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket.”
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April 8, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez:
“The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket.”
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“The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket.”
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7 April 1940 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Corry Groenteman, was born in #Amsterdam to Cato and Barend. Together with them and her elder brother Freddy she was sent to #Westerbork & deported to #Auschwitz.
She was murdered in a gas chamber on 28 July 1942.
She was murdered in a gas chamber on 28 July 1942.
April 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
7 April 1940 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Corry Groenteman, was born in #Amsterdam to Cato and Barend. Together with them and her elder brother Freddy she was sent to #Westerbork & deported to #Auschwitz.
She was murdered in a gas chamber on 28 July 1942.
She was murdered in a gas chamber on 28 July 1942.
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Today is Holy Monday - the day Jesus threw the merchants and money changers out of the temple. He was incensed at them for commercialising a house of prayer.
What would Jesus think of those "conservatives" who see religion as a way to spread hatred and make money?
What would Jesus think of those "conservatives" who see religion as a way to spread hatred and make money?
March 30, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Today is Holy Monday - the day Jesus threw the merchants and money changers out of the temple. He was incensed at them for commercialising a house of prayer.
What would Jesus think of those "conservatives" who see religion as a way to spread hatred and make money?
What would Jesus think of those "conservatives" who see religion as a way to spread hatred and make money?
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It's not even him any more. It's the legion of minions. Those snivelling, squirming, faceless, loose-shoed head nodders in back of shot. Every ounce of self-respect squeezed out of them by the school bully till they can't even take a dump unless he gives his blessing.
March 16, 2026 at 10:40 PM
It's not even him any more. It's the legion of minions. Those snivelling, squirming, faceless, loose-shoed head nodders in back of shot. Every ounce of self-respect squeezed out of them by the school bully till they can't even take a dump unless he gives his blessing.
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Thank God Starmer is in charge, really. If it had been any of his immediate predecessors, we'd currently be at war with Iran, playing lapdog to a deranged US administration, unable to say what we were doing or why.
March 17, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Thank God Starmer is in charge, really. If it had been any of his immediate predecessors, we'd currently be at war with Iran, playing lapdog to a deranged US administration, unable to say what we were doing or why.
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🚨TODAY PARLIAMENT WILL DEBATE A PETITION FOR BY-ELECTIONS TO BE TRIGGERED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT
In 2020 Nigel Farage said of MPs who defect & refuse a by-election “it’s not right, it’s dishonorable”
I’m sure he can’t wait to attend todays debate and repeat this
youtu.be/LPO_ZWlyb7Q?...
In 2020 Nigel Farage said of MPs who defect & refuse a by-election “it’s not right, it’s dishonorable”
I’m sure he can’t wait to attend todays debate and repeat this
youtu.be/LPO_ZWlyb7Q?...
🚨PARLIAMENT TO DEBATE A PETITION FOR BY-ELECTIONS TO BE TRIGGERED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
March 16, 2026 at 8:16 AM
🚨TODAY PARLIAMENT WILL DEBATE A PETITION FOR BY-ELECTIONS TO BE TRIGGERED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT
In 2020 Nigel Farage said of MPs who defect & refuse a by-election “it’s not right, it’s dishonorable”
I’m sure he can’t wait to attend todays debate and repeat this
youtu.be/LPO_ZWlyb7Q?...
In 2020 Nigel Farage said of MPs who defect & refuse a by-election “it’s not right, it’s dishonorable”
I’m sure he can’t wait to attend todays debate and repeat this
youtu.be/LPO_ZWlyb7Q?...
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That's funny, I could have sworn he said something about not needing Royal Navy vessels because the war was already won.
You broke it Don, you fix it.
You broke it Don, you fix it.
March 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
That's funny, I could have sworn he said something about not needing Royal Navy vessels because the war was already won.
You broke it Don, you fix it.
You broke it Don, you fix it.
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Badenoch said if she was prime minister HMS Dragon would have left a week ago. Presumably with its doors hanging off and with no weapons onboard.
March 11, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Badenoch said if she was prime minister HMS Dragon would have left a week ago. Presumably with its doors hanging off and with no weapons onboard.
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Lindsey’s diplomacy working wonders in UAE.
March 9, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Lindsey’s diplomacy working wonders in UAE.
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Boris Johnson says Keir Starmer has made us an irrelevance on the world stage...
March 7, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Boris Johnson says Keir Starmer has made us an irrelevance on the world stage...
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So it’s not a war but the US will only accept unconditional surrender 🧐
March 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
So it’s not a war but the US will only accept unconditional surrender 🧐