If you've heard me cite the Yeats poem, The Second Coming, to describe what Trump is doing then you'll enjoy this little bit of genius as much as I did...

No MP should be earning £380,000 on top of their parliamentary salary. Farage manages it because he's turned "politainment" into a viable career. Like his US counterparts he's discovered that being a disruptor can make you very wealthy indeed. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

#Epstein #EpsteinFiles

Let's not blow this out of proportion. It was just an admin error. Two admin errors. A few admin errors. Seventeen admin errors worth £380,000.

'Reformed' meat is a processed meat product, made by binding together trimmings, scraps and oddments of dubious provenance. Since it is mostly composed of unidentifiable offcuts of, for the most part, the Tory Party, presumably this is why Nigel Farage's latest political vehicle is called Reform UK.

Here’s a short poem about the power of poetry to change the world.

The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Donald Trump. Giving Trump a royal visit sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. Do you agree? Sign the petition now! 38d.gs/vnb3

Why the UK needs to rejoin the EU!

#Epstein #EpsteinFiles

I've just signed this petition. Will you add your name and share too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...

Trump is acting outside the law in Venezuela. Keir Starmer must speak up, not stay silent. Cowboy diplomacy puts us all at risk. ✍️ Sign the petition. act.38degrees.org.uk/act/stand-up...

Jan 1. Jan 3.

Just watching "The Night Manager" again before the new series. It really is the cream of British TV. The BBC at its best.

My lovely (huge) community choir, Ashford Sings!, will be singing under the Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square today, between 5 and 6pm. We'll be singing a mix of festive pop and carols and collecting for Pilgrims Hospices. If you're in London, do come along.

@mrjamesob.bsky.social You'll like these.

"BERNARD MANNING!" www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/989c0d4...

@mrjamesob.bsky.social I had a horribly long journey today of 250 miles in the dark. What made it bearable, and fascinating, was listening to episodes of Full Disclosure whilst I was driving. Thank you. Xx

@mrjamesob.bsky.social www.togetheralliance.org.uk?fbclid=IwdGR...

Together Alliance share.google/ugLXcZ48I8CW...

I was Hayling Island's Carnival Queen in 1972. Found a video online yesterday! share.google/z5yV7Pe3e3Pz...

Credit to the @theguardian.com which - especially post Labour's move to an 'if you can't beat them join them' strategy - is doing really important work holding Reform to account.

Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.

War Diary Day 1,367 Lviv: @realDonaldTrump’s peace plan is a Kremlin trap. Like Nathan Gill, Trump is under the sway of Russian spies. Ukraine fights on. #VPDFO!

Who on earth would drive around in a car this stupid? Or maybe he's admitted it (check the number plate). ;)

He’s the antithesis of a decent Englishman. He’s sly, he’s divisive, he has, at best, a tenuous relationship with the truth. His avarice for wealth and power knows no bounds. Many of his acquaintances have friends who wish this country ill. Yet, the ignorant fawn over him.

🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: 38d.gs/2sa8

What an appropriate number plate - moron!

I saw a white car being driven around my hometown of Ashford, Kent, yesterday - completely covered in Union Flag graffiti, "Stop the Boats" writing, etc etc etc. Its number plate finished with NOB. How appropriate.

Probably too much to ask but I'd love to see @davidallengreen.bsky.social's 'could' turn into the Beeb's 'will'!

People of all ages love Prince Harry.

My email to Farage this morning…….his email is [email protected] In case anyone wants it. 🙂 Dear Mr Farage Since becoming an MP: How many days you have attended parliament? How many times have you voted in person? How many constituency surgeries you have held? Kind regards