@ruthmcq.bsky.social
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I can not argue with this.
September 17, 2026 at 3:56 AM
I can not argue with this.
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Angela Rayner, "Nigel Farage's sugar daddies made their money in crypto, but there's nothing cryptic about their motives... A Reform gov will act in their interest, not the public's interest"
"If Farage will do you a cameo for £70, just ask yourself what he'd do for £70 million"
"If Farage will do you a cameo for £70, just ask yourself what he'd do for £70 million"
September 14, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Angela Rayner, "Nigel Farage's sugar daddies made their money in crypto, but there's nothing cryptic about their motives... A Reform gov will act in their interest, not the public's interest"
"If Farage will do you a cameo for £70, just ask yourself what he'd do for £70 million"
"If Farage will do you a cameo for £70, just ask yourself what he'd do for £70 million"
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New YouGov polling: Voters overwhelmingly back a UK donations cap
September 14, 2026 at 8:22 PM
New YouGov polling: Voters overwhelmingly back a UK donations cap
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Anyone know why a newspaper owned by the Fourth Lord Rothermere, who inherited a fortune from the Third Lord Rothermere, who inherited his money from the Second Lord Rothermere, who inherited it from the First Lord Rothermere, is so strongly opposed to inheritance tax?
September 14, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Anyone know why a newspaper owned by the Fourth Lord Rothermere, who inherited a fortune from the Third Lord Rothermere, who inherited his money from the Second Lord Rothermere, who inherited it from the First Lord Rothermere, is so strongly opposed to inheritance tax?
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I’d like to thank Ben Delo and Richard Harborne for providing a wonderful distraction from us being caught red-handed arranging illegal donations.
September 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM
I’d like to thank Ben Delo and Richard Harborne for providing a wonderful distraction from us being caught red-handed arranging illegal donations.
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This is how he answers a reporter.
September 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
This is how he answers a reporter.
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Nigel Farage’s net favourability plummeting to an all-time record low of -45 with 69% of voters viewing him unfavourably shows the sleaze tax catching up. Taking undisclosed crypto fortunes while police probe illegal foreign donations has broken trust. Why back him? 🤔 #FBPE
Nigel Farage's Popularity Falls To Lowest Ever Level Amid Reform UK Donations Row
The party’s leader has a net favourability rating of minus 45.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
September 14, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Nigel Farage’s net favourability plummeting to an all-time record low of -45 with 69% of voters viewing him unfavourably shows the sleaze tax catching up. Taking undisclosed crypto fortunes while police probe illegal foreign donations has broken trust. Why back him? 🤔 #FBPE
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Our research makes the i front page.
September 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Our research makes the i front page.
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Professor Sir John Curtice says
61 per cent of Britons now say they would vote to rejoin the EU, compared to 39 per cent who say they would stay out.
www.aol.com/articles/sup...
61 per cent of Britons now say they would vote to rejoin the EU, compared to 39 per cent who say they would stay out.
www.aol.com/articles/sup...
Support for rejoining EU at all-time high – but future vote still ‘on knife edge’ - AOL
Exclusive: But another referendum could still be on a knife edge, Sir John Curtice suggests
www.aol.com
September 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Professor Sir John Curtice says
61 per cent of Britons now say they would vote to rejoin the EU, compared to 39 per cent who say they would stay out.
www.aol.com/articles/sup...
61 per cent of Britons now say they would vote to rejoin the EU, compared to 39 per cent who say they would stay out.
www.aol.com/articles/sup...
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Reform UK's record-breaking donor was accused of running “in effect a money laundering platform”.
Prosecutors accused Delo of being the “leader of a criminal enterprise” who knew that his Bitmex platform had become a “magnet for money laundering and criminal activity”.
Prosecutors accused Delo of being the “leader of a criminal enterprise” who knew that his Bitmex platform had become a “magnet for money laundering and criminal activity”.
Reform UK Is Now a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Corrupt Crypto Industry
As criminal investigations into Reform’s funding continue, much of the British press continues to give a free pass to Nigel Farage’s shady funders
www.adambienkov.co.uk
September 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Reform UK's record-breaking donor was accused of running “in effect a money laundering platform”.
Prosecutors accused Delo of being the “leader of a criminal enterprise” who knew that his Bitmex platform had become a “magnet for money laundering and criminal activity”.
Prosecutors accused Delo of being the “leader of a criminal enterprise” who knew that his Bitmex platform had become a “magnet for money laundering and criminal activity”.
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Reform UK Is Now a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Corrupt Crypto Industry
open.substack.com/pub/adambien...
open.substack.com/pub/adambien...
Reform UK Is Now a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Corrupt Crypto Industry
As criminal investigations into Reform’s funding continue, much of the British press continues to give a free pass to Nigel Farage’s shady funders
open.substack.com
September 12, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Reform UK Is Now a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Corrupt Crypto Industry
open.substack.com/pub/adambien...
open.substack.com/pub/adambien...
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The architects of Brexit know it has failed. That presents Andy Burnham with an opportunity to set a bolder new agenda - Let’s hope!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on UK-EU relations: voters would reward greater ambition | Editorial
Editorial: The architects of Brexit know it has failed. That presents Andy Burnham with an opportunity to set a bolder new agenda
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The architects of Brexit know it has failed. That presents Andy Burnham with an opportunity to set a bolder new agenda - Let’s hope!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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“Between 15 and 20 million hours of human endeavour” are spent filling out Brexit paperwork every year.
Speaking on BBC Radio 2, Dr Mike Galsworthy set out the extraordinary scale of the bureaucracy now facing British businesses.
Speaking on BBC Radio 2, Dr Mike Galsworthy set out the extraordinary scale of the bureaucracy now facing British businesses.
September 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
“Between 15 and 20 million hours of human endeavour” are spent filling out Brexit paperwork every year.
Speaking on BBC Radio 2, Dr Mike Galsworthy set out the extraordinary scale of the bureaucracy now facing British businesses.
Speaking on BBC Radio 2, Dr Mike Galsworthy set out the extraordinary scale of the bureaucracy now facing British businesses.
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The fact something as fundamental and superb as the RNLI is a charity is one of the most magical and strange things about Britain. You can support them here.
rnli.org/support-us/g...
rnli.org/support-us/g...
Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
rnli.org
September 8, 2026 at 8:50 AM
The fact something as fundamental and superb as the RNLI is a charity is one of the most magical and strange things about Britain. You can support them here.
rnli.org/support-us/g...
rnli.org/support-us/g...
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Just 11 points between the top 5 political parties. Does anyone think our old, ridiculous electoral system can cope? Come on @andyburnham.bsky.social practice what you’ve preached for years, the time had come for #FairVotes
Westminster Voting Intention:
LAB: 23% (+1)
RFM: 23% (=)
CON: 20% (=)
GRN: 13% (=)
LDM: 12% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
RES: 3% (=)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 30-31 Aug.
Changes w/ 23-24 Aug.
LAB: 23% (+1)
RFM: 23% (=)
CON: 20% (=)
GRN: 13% (=)
LDM: 12% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
RES: 3% (=)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 30-31 Aug.
Changes w/ 23-24 Aug.
September 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Just 11 points between the top 5 political parties. Does anyone think our old, ridiculous electoral system can cope? Come on @andyburnham.bsky.social practice what you’ve preached for years, the time had come for #FairVotes
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“Reform.... present themselves as the anti-establishment insurgents, but banning independent journalists like me from party conference isn’t anti-establishment. It’s the establishment playbook.”
Am taking being barred from Reform conference as badge of honour!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Am taking being barred from Reform conference as badge of honour!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform UK bans three journalists who have investigated party from its conference
Guardian City editor Anna Isaac, investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and broadcaster Michael Crick refused entry
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2026 at 4:24 PM
“Reform.... present themselves as the anti-establishment insurgents, but banning independent journalists like me from party conference isn’t anti-establishment. It’s the establishment playbook.”
Am taking being barred from Reform conference as badge of honour!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Am taking being barred from Reform conference as badge of honour!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform UK has banned some journalists from its annual conference who have reported critically on the party and Nigel Farage.
It includes the Guardian’s City editor, Anna Isaac, who uncovered the £5m gift.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
It includes the Guardian’s City editor, Anna Isaac, who uncovered the £5m gift.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform UK bans three journalists from its conference after critical reporting
Guardian City editor Anna Isaac among those who had credentials to cover event declined
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Reform UK has banned some journalists from its annual conference who have reported critically on the party and Nigel Farage.
It includes the Guardian’s City editor, Anna Isaac, who uncovered the £5m gift.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
It includes the Guardian’s City editor, Anna Isaac, who uncovered the £5m gift.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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"Britain is not where any of us would wish it to be", Andy Burnham has said...
So why are we not currently and actively trying to #RejoinEU? It is one thing admitting the problem, now we need to administer the solution!
So why are we not currently and actively trying to #RejoinEU? It is one thing admitting the problem, now we need to administer the solution!
September 1, 2026 at 5:41 PM
"Britain is not where any of us would wish it to be", Andy Burnham has said...
So why are we not currently and actively trying to #RejoinEU? It is one thing admitting the problem, now we need to administer the solution!
So why are we not currently and actively trying to #RejoinEU? It is one thing admitting the problem, now we need to administer the solution!
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Burnham’s biggest mistake so far. Creating a level playing field for political donations so that the ultra wealthy can’t buy influence must surely be a good thing?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Andy Burnham has already made a mistake that will cost him his premiership: he lost his nerve over political donations | George Monbiot
Being subservient to the interests of the wealthy now means that his hands are tied, and he will be unable to tackle Britain’s most pressing issues, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Burnham’s biggest mistake so far. Creating a level playing field for political donations so that the ultra wealthy can’t buy influence must surely be a good thing?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It’s a good idea to be absolutely clear about what will happen if Reform ever get into power. It’s goodbye to Democracy in the UK.
August 31, 2026 at 6:06 PM
It’s a good idea to be absolutely clear about what will happen if Reform ever get into power. It’s goodbye to Democracy in the UK.
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"Am I joke to you, Sharon??"
August 31, 2026 at 7:54 PM
"Am I joke to you, Sharon??"
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Reform's 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://leftfootforward.org/2026/08/reform-uk-lost-one-councillor-every-three-days-since-may-new-tracker-reveals/
So much for the tidal wave about to break over British politics. This is a party that would struggle to run a bath.
https://leftfootforward.org/2026/08/reform-uk-lost-one-councillor-every-three-days-since-may-new-tracker-reveals/
Reform UK lost one newly-elected councillor every three days since May, new tracker reveals
Reform has shed more than 30 councillors since May
leftfootforward.org
August 31, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Reform's 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://leftfootforward.org/2026/08/reform-uk-lost-one-councillor-every-three-days-since-may-new-tracker-reveals/
So much for the tidal wave about to break over British politics. This is a party that would struggle to run a bath.
https://leftfootforward.org/2026/08/reform-uk-lost-one-councillor-every-three-days-since-may-new-tracker-reveals/
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What the lying Liar said just after the referendum...
August 30, 2026 at 10:38 PM
What the lying Liar said just after the referendum...