Steven Thomas
@stryer.bsky.social
A(n) historian who is concerned for liberty.
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What Are Our Tough New Protest Laws For?
Dover exposes a contradiction in the way laws are being enforced
angryhistorseye.substack.com
Yesterday's Dover situation, ongoing scandals with Reform, and the rise of the international far right have prompted me to write a few things. Here's the first.
I'm obviously not a journalist or politics expert. I'm a historian, which gives perspective, but I strongly feel *everyone* must speak up.
I'm obviously not a journalist or politics expert. I'm a historian, which gives perspective, but I strongly feel *everyone* must speak up.
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This report is dated Wed 25 Mar 2026
Farage and his fellow grifters were well aware of this
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage and his fellow grifters were well aware of this
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Overseas political funding capped and crypto donations blocked in blow to Reform UK
Legislation subject to MPs’ approval but will be backdated due to urgency of threat to UK democracy, says minister
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This report is dated Wed 25 Mar 2026
Farage and his fellow grifters were well aware of this
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage and his fellow grifters were well aware of this
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If this is corroborated it should be enough justification to end all government contracts with palantir
Bloomberg reports that officials directly involved in an internal Pentagon investigation found that Peter Thiel’s Palantir Maven Smart System played a significant role in the February 28 U.S. strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran.
September 20, 2026 at 6:57 PM
If this is corroborated it should be enough justification to end all government contracts with palantir
Here we go. It was only a matter of time before this spread to our shores. Billions spent in the USA for access but you could buy a politician for "only" tens of thousands of pounds in the UK.
Need changes to safeguard our democracy, now.
Need changes to safeguard our democracy, now.
UK politics funded by billionaires, mega-donations surge as the rich buy power.
£179m donated by wealthy individuals since 2019.
A cap at £100,000 or £500,000 won't do. Only the rich can enter political auctions
Can't end political corruption without ending donations.
£179m donated by wealthy individuals since 2019.
A cap at £100,000 or £500,000 won't do. Only the rich can enter political auctions
Can't end political corruption without ending donations.
UK politics increasingly funded by billionaires as mega-donations surge
Exclusive: A total £179m has been donated by wealthy individuals since 2019, research reveals
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Here we go. It was only a matter of time before this spread to our shores. Billions spent in the USA for access but you could buy a politician for "only" tens of thousands of pounds in the UK.
Need changes to safeguard our democracy, now.
Need changes to safeguard our democracy, now.
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This should be the moment people finally realise that Farage has turned them into fascists.
If you’re choosing this dangerous inhumanity over the rescue work of the RNLI, you’ve lost your minds to racism and hatred.
If you’re choosing this dangerous inhumanity over the rescue work of the RNLI, you’ve lost your minds to racism and hatred.
September 19, 2026 at 7:45 AM
This should be the moment people finally realise that Farage has turned them into fascists.
If you’re choosing this dangerous inhumanity over the rescue work of the RNLI, you’ve lost your minds to racism and hatred.
If you’re choosing this dangerous inhumanity over the rescue work of the RNLI, you’ve lost your minds to racism and hatred.
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Carney telling the European Parliament that what's needed is an alliance - his word, repeated - where nobody gets to tell the EU and Canada what to do.
Good *LORD*.
And met with a standing ovation.
Well, that's that for the previously-existing form of Atlanticism, then.
Good *LORD*.
And met with a standing ovation.
Well, that's that for the previously-existing form of Atlanticism, then.
September 17, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Carney telling the European Parliament that what's needed is an alliance - his word, repeated - where nobody gets to tell the EU and Canada what to do.
Good *LORD*.
And met with a standing ovation.
Well, that's that for the previously-existing form of Atlanticism, then.
Good *LORD*.
And met with a standing ovation.
Well, that's that for the previously-existing form of Atlanticism, then.
Reading "How Westminster Works... And Why it Doesn't" by Ian Dunt.
Both fascinating, frightening, and eye opening in equal measure. Actually maybe more frightening than anything else. The chapter on Afghanistan was heartbreaking.
Seems to me we need to fix Westminster before we get a UK Trump.
Both fascinating, frightening, and eye opening in equal measure. Actually maybe more frightening than anything else. The chapter on Afghanistan was heartbreaking.
Seems to me we need to fix Westminster before we get a UK Trump.
September 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Reading "How Westminster Works... And Why it Doesn't" by Ian Dunt.
Both fascinating, frightening, and eye opening in equal measure. Actually maybe more frightening than anything else. The chapter on Afghanistan was heartbreaking.
Seems to me we need to fix Westminster before we get a UK Trump.
Both fascinating, frightening, and eye opening in equal measure. Actually maybe more frightening than anything else. The chapter on Afghanistan was heartbreaking.
Seems to me we need to fix Westminster before we get a UK Trump.
Yes, it's treason.
Rachel, the brave lone sane voice from Piddington with @mrjamesob.bsky.social, touching on the idiotic Trumpism of Tim McNally the parish council chairman.
September 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Yes, it's treason.
This is progressing from a jokey attention grabbing stunt to actual sedition.
Can someone arrest him for treason, please?
Can someone arrest him for treason, please?
Dear Piddington, The mere mention of you seeking Musk's and Trump's help means you can go f*** yourself.
[Piddington is a village with a prison full of male criminals. It also has an old MOD site which is proposed to house asylum seekers.]
[Piddington is a village with a prison full of male criminals. It also has an old MOD site which is proposed to house asylum seekers.]
September 16, 2026 at 5:09 PM
This is progressing from a jokey attention grabbing stunt to actual sedition.
Can someone arrest him for treason, please?
Can someone arrest him for treason, please?
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Crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy.
This is more than that. Politicians are bought by corporations and the super rich.
Normal people can't compete in the auction.
Must ban all political donations. Let parties be funded by modest membership fees and public money.
This is more than that. Politicians are bought by corporations and the super rich.
Normal people can't compete in the auction.
Must ban all political donations. Let parties be funded by modest membership fees and public money.
The Guardian view on Reform UK: crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy | Editorial
Editorial: The vast sums given to Nigel Farage’s party in recent days must lead to action on political funding
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy.
This is more than that. Politicians are bought by corporations and the super rich.
Normal people can't compete in the auction.
Must ban all political donations. Let parties be funded by modest membership fees and public money.
This is more than that. Politicians are bought by corporations and the super rich.
Normal people can't compete in the auction.
Must ban all political donations. Let parties be funded by modest membership fees and public money.
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Drones over Lithuania, flares fired at Danish aircraft, the Polish border strike. These attacks are a direct result of Europe’s weak response to Leipzig & all other provocations.
It’s past time. The EU must ban Russian tourists. NATO must help defend western Ukrainian airspace.
It’s past time. The EU must ban Russian tourists. NATO must help defend western Ukrainian airspace.
September 15, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Drones over Lithuania, flares fired at Danish aircraft, the Polish border strike. These attacks are a direct result of Europe’s weak response to Leipzig & all other provocations.
It’s past time. The EU must ban Russian tourists. NATO must help defend western Ukrainian airspace.
It’s past time. The EU must ban Russian tourists. NATO must help defend western Ukrainian airspace.
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European gas is above €82/MWh - the highest since late 2022. Hormuz remains largely shut and gas storage is at 68% going into winter.
None of this started in Europe but we pay for it.
The only exit is using less gas. Heat pumps, electrified industry, insulation.
None of this started in Europe but we pay for it.
The only exit is using less gas. Heat pumps, electrified industry, insulation.
September 15, 2026 at 6:38 AM
European gas is above €82/MWh - the highest since late 2022. Hormuz remains largely shut and gas storage is at 68% going into winter.
None of this started in Europe but we pay for it.
The only exit is using less gas. Heat pumps, electrified industry, insulation.
None of this started in Europe but we pay for it.
The only exit is using less gas. Heat pumps, electrified industry, insulation.
How does one find one of these "smart presidents"? I haven't seen one for nearly two years
Trump criticises AI boss who called for slowdown and says only guardrail needed is a 'smart president'
Stock markets fall in the US, Europe and Asia as Anthropic boss Dario Amodei says AI development should be slowed "to reduce the risk that something goes seriously wrong".
www.bbc.co.uk
September 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM
How does one find one of these "smart presidents"? I haven't seen one for nearly two years
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Neoliberals have neutered direct state investment in infrastructure.
Everything is privatised, state guarantees profits.
UK languishes at or near the bottom of the OECD league for investment in productive assets.
China invests over 41% of its GDP in productive assets, India 34.3%, UK 17.9%.
Everything is privatised, state guarantees profits.
UK languishes at or near the bottom of the OECD league for investment in productive assets.
China invests over 41% of its GDP in productive assets, India 34.3%, UK 17.9%.
Here’s how the chancellor can raise the billions needed to improve the quality of life of millions
Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Mi...
leftfootforward.org
September 13, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Neoliberals have neutered direct state investment in infrastructure.
Everything is privatised, state guarantees profits.
UK languishes at or near the bottom of the OECD league for investment in productive assets.
China invests over 41% of its GDP in productive assets, India 34.3%, UK 17.9%.
Everything is privatised, state guarantees profits.
UK languishes at or near the bottom of the OECD league for investment in productive assets.
China invests over 41% of its GDP in productive assets, India 34.3%, UK 17.9%.
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Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
September 14, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
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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”.
They're stupid but they'll still reach people. Pull the plug on Russian internet access asap.
Get in, folks: a new Russian disinfo campaign is targeting the midterms, specifically Democrats, in what seems to be the first attempt by the Kremlin-backed op to meddle in this year’s U.S. elections. They're faking celebrity videos attacking Dems and are...very stupid.
www.ms.now/news/russia-...
www.ms.now/news/russia-...
A Russian disinformation campaign is doctoring celebrity videos to meddle in the midterms
The Kremlin-backed operation, known as Matryoshka, has Hollywood actors telling voters to disavow the Democratic Party and vote Republican.
www.ms.now
September 12, 2026 at 7:59 AM
They're stupid but they'll still reach people. Pull the plug on Russian internet access asap.
Read their comments. They're insane, and it just shows that even if you get rid of Trump, the USA still has a massive problem that needs fixing. Education first and foremost.
September 12, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Read their comments. They're insane, and it just shows that even if you get rid of Trump, the USA still has a massive problem that needs fixing. Education first and foremost.
Oh FFS. Can't there just be one crypto billionaire who isn't a massive racist trying to destroy our civilisation?
Share this, people need this context when discussing the donation. Heaven knows the media won't bring it up.
Share this, people need this context when discussing the donation. Heaven knows the media won't bring it up.
As Ben Delo's record £36m Reform donation is headline news, I can't emphasise enough that the media ought to be reporting on Delo's heinous funding of antisemitic conspiracy theorists in the High Court – anonymous contributors to the horrifying neo-Nazi account shown below. bsky.app/profile/luke...
September 12, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Oh FFS. Can't there just be one crypto billionaire who isn't a massive racist trying to destroy our civilisation?
Share this, people need this context when discussing the donation. Heaven knows the media won't bring it up.
Share this, people need this context when discussing the donation. Heaven knows the media won't bring it up.
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🚨 NEW BLOGPOST 🚨
The last week has seen multiple incidents of masked mobs trying to subvert the power of the state.
Their actions have been illegal and unpleasant.
But the treatment has been weak.
The police haven't dealt with it, and neither has govt.
open.substack.com/pub/joxleywr...
The last week has seen multiple incidents of masked mobs trying to subvert the power of the state.
Their actions have been illegal and unpleasant.
But the treatment has been weak.
The police haven't dealt with it, and neither has govt.
open.substack.com/pub/joxleywr...
Stop the Louts
The tools exist. The will, so far, doesn't.
open.substack.com
September 11, 2026 at 6:15 AM
🚨 NEW BLOGPOST 🚨
The last week has seen multiple incidents of masked mobs trying to subvert the power of the state.
Their actions have been illegal and unpleasant.
But the treatment has been weak.
The police haven't dealt with it, and neither has govt.
open.substack.com/pub/joxleywr...
The last week has seen multiple incidents of masked mobs trying to subvert the power of the state.
Their actions have been illegal and unpleasant.
But the treatment has been weak.
The police haven't dealt with it, and neither has govt.
open.substack.com/pub/joxleywr...
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Did Kent Police ignore Dover blockade 999 call?
We can reveal the story that undermines the public statement of Kent Police. 🧵
We can reveal the story that undermines the public statement of Kent Police. 🧵
September 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Did Kent Police ignore Dover blockade 999 call?
We can reveal the story that undermines the public statement of Kent Police. 🧵
We can reveal the story that undermines the public statement of Kent Police. 🧵
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If I was the Prime Minister the Home Sec, the Chief Constables of Hampshire, Kent and the Met, and the head of MI5 would all be in pieces on the floor of my office.
I would be pinning medals on RNLI volunteers and I would be at the Pakistan U19 game.
Where is Andy Burnham?
I would be pinning medals on RNLI volunteers and I would be at the Pakistan U19 game.
Where is Andy Burnham?
September 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
If I was the Prime Minister the Home Sec, the Chief Constables of Hampshire, Kent and the Met, and the head of MI5 would all be in pieces on the floor of my office.
I would be pinning medals on RNLI volunteers and I would be at the Pakistan U19 game.
Where is Andy Burnham?
I would be pinning medals on RNLI volunteers and I would be at the Pakistan U19 game.
Where is Andy Burnham?
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NEW: London has among the lowest violent crime rates in England & Wales, tops a ranking of best cities, and pays more in tax than it gets back – but the public overestimate crime risk, underestimate its standing, and don't know it's a net fiscal contributor.
Our latest Mistaken Britain study ⬇️
Our latest Mistaken Britain study ⬇️
London misperceptions: public often wrong on capital's crime, quality of life, contribution to public finances and Muslim population | King's College London
A third believe there are "no-go" areas ruled by Sharia law
www.kcl.ac.uk
September 10, 2026 at 10:02 AM
NEW: London has among the lowest violent crime rates in England & Wales, tops a ranking of best cities, and pays more in tax than it gets back – but the public overestimate crime risk, underestimate its standing, and don't know it's a net fiscal contributor.
Our latest Mistaken Britain study ⬇️
Our latest Mistaken Britain study ⬇️
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French EDF Energy in talks to buy British So Energy as UK supply market consolidates.
EDF is owned by the French govt.
UK profits exported to reduce French household energy bills.
Nationalisation of energy would give UK govt more economic options.
EDF is owned by the French govt.
UK profits exported to reduce French household energy bills.
Nationalisation of energy would give UK govt more economic options.
French EDF Energy in talks to acquire smaller British rival So Energy
France's EDF Energy is reportedly in discussions to buy So Energy, the smaller British supplier whose Irish parent company has put it up for sale, in a deal that would add to a renewed wave of consoli...
www.euronews.com
September 8, 2026 at 6:40 AM
French EDF Energy in talks to buy British So Energy as UK supply market consolidates.
EDF is owned by the French govt.
UK profits exported to reduce French household energy bills.
Nationalisation of energy would give UK govt more economic options.
EDF is owned by the French govt.
UK profits exported to reduce French household energy bills.
Nationalisation of energy would give UK govt more economic options.
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La cheffe de l'AFD, Alice Weidel, est :
-Patriote allemande mais vit et paie ses impôts en Suisse et soutient la Russie
-Contre les LGBT mais vit avec sa femme.
-Contre les migrants mais sa femme est du Sri Lanka.
-Contre l'adoption par les couples LGBT mais a adopté 2 enfants.
HYPOCRITE !!!!
-Patriote allemande mais vit et paie ses impôts en Suisse et soutient la Russie
-Contre les LGBT mais vit avec sa femme.
-Contre les migrants mais sa femme est du Sri Lanka.
-Contre l'adoption par les couples LGBT mais a adopté 2 enfants.
HYPOCRITE !!!!
September 7, 2026 at 5:40 PM
La cheffe de l'AFD, Alice Weidel, est :
-Patriote allemande mais vit et paie ses impôts en Suisse et soutient la Russie
-Contre les LGBT mais vit avec sa femme.
-Contre les migrants mais sa femme est du Sri Lanka.
-Contre l'adoption par les couples LGBT mais a adopté 2 enfants.
HYPOCRITE !!!!
-Patriote allemande mais vit et paie ses impôts en Suisse et soutient la Russie
-Contre les LGBT mais vit avec sa femme.
-Contre les migrants mais sa femme est du Sri Lanka.
-Contre l'adoption par les couples LGBT mais a adopté 2 enfants.
HYPOCRITE !!!!