Want to get rid of Farage? Simply introduce a proper taxation system where people receiving huge gifts of money have to pay tax on them like everyone else. Also, ban second jobs for MPs (with exceptions for doctors, etc).

It illustrates that the establishment was always covertly far right and they’ve now become emboldened. These are worrying times particularly if you’re in any way different.

Some astonishing bollocks here. The fairness doctrine was abolished in 1987, and by the end of the decade Rush Limbaugh was already the biggest name in American news media. Roger Ailes who set up Fox (and worked for Reagan and Bush) was made President of CNBC in 1993.

The contrast between violent rioters running amok whilst peaceful protestors are arrested in their dozens for wearing t-shirts and holding signs is stark. This govt is an utter failure. They have allowed this to foment with their ‘legitimate concerns’ narrative towards the far right.

Senior Labour politicians should read this. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

This is fascinating from Sam Freedman and an area I don’t give much thought to because I don’t have children. open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...

Excellent from Adam Bienkov, he hits the nail on the head. Imagine The Times editorial talking about legitimate concerns if the Belfast rioters were young Muslim men. open.substack.com/pub/adambien...

“…So, yes, we’ve got a problem of racism, but it’s more than that. It’s the problem of racists becoming empowered.” www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

If these youngsters were terrorists, why didn’t they charge them as terrorists and let the jury decide? This is disgraceful, it is unlikely the jury would have found non-violent protestors guilty of terrorism offences. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

What a moron.

How can ordinary voters have their voices heard when so much money is flooding into our politics? We're asking all the party leaders to back a donations cap. Please sign the letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/193630/...

Is the BBC unwittingly/deliberately fuelling this racism by not reporting liberal opinions?

Gianni Infantino takes to the comedy circuit with sit back and trust us as the start of his routine. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Justin Webb should be sacked. Anyway, why is he, as a current affairs presenter, allowed to write opinion pieces in right wing newspapers when Gary Lineker, a sports presenter, can’t tweet?

It’s good to see govt acting so quickly and forcefully. Toothless Ofcom might give X a ticking off in about 2 months. How many lives are going to be ruined in that time? I’m beginning to think this Labour govt are as bad as the Tories. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

I’m disgusted about that politicians can discussing legitimate concerns. Eco protesters have very legitimate concerns yet they’re not even allowed to use them as a defence in court.

Peaceful eco protestors are sentenced to 5 years. Far right, violent fascist rioters receive the consternation of our leaders. I’m sure they’re quaking in their boots. This is what 2 tier policing looks like. Violent fascists get a free pass.

Exactly this. Condemnation by our politicians is simply not enough. The people instigating these riots/pogroms, if in the country, should be arrested and charged. The security services never seem to have a problem finding charges for Islamists and eco protestors.

If the details in this Byline Times article are accurate, and I believe they are, then MI5 should be looking into this. Can you imagine the security services turning a blind eye to Islamists being paid to destabilise the state?

Rosebank is a disaster that we can still stop, but the oil industry will stop at nothing to get it over the line. I've written to my MP to make sure the Government stands firm and rejects Rosebank once and for all. Can you do the same? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...

The eating of smelly food is bad but the really challenging thing are the men (I’ve yet to encounter a woman passenger doing this) who work their way through a month’s worth of beer/cider on an intercity train journey. It really can be tedious.

right, here's something that makes me feel like I'm still fresh off the Eurostar, 17 years on: why are British people always eating on trains? I've just boarded a train at 3.30pm, by no means a mealtime, and over half of people here are snacking - why? why do trains make you people hungry?

Whilst I agree, HRC’s understating this. It’s an f’ing disgrace and the USA should be banned from world sporting events for the foreseeable future (like Russia). Gentle admonishments are not going to change anything.

Prior to taking power, the current govt promised to clean up our water. Unfortunately, they then met with the water companies and their lobbyists and agreed with everything they said. This is not acceptable, bosses should be held criminally responsible. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

#Palantir in the #NHS: how many more warnings, scandals and leaks will it take for their contract to be cancelled? ❌

“…there was little credit for the work of his own department…” Peter Kyle. He’s been more like a continuity Tory than most of his cabinet colleagues. He spends his life tailoring policies for vested interests and lobbyists. I’ll be glad to see him go. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Has Starmer confused Palantir for a British company because they have office here? Moreover, why can’t all govt spending be unashamedly British? If NHS spending prioritised British orgs maybe the excellent services offered by the NHS wouldn’t be outsourced to inferior private providers.

It’s ok when Reform Ltd politicians owe tax because the media, with some notable exceptions, aren’t interested. Brilliant journalism from Byline Times.

Oooops, those damned archives!

You only have to look to Trump’s America to see what life here in the UK will be like under a Reform govt. It will be hell. Our friends, neighbours and colleagues will be threatened with deportation and healthcare will cease to be free at the point of use.

The USA under Trump/Maga should never be allowed to host another global sporting event. What a disgrace.

Liz Kendall stated that she was not going to be bullied off X. What about boycotting X because of the racist, misogynist, sectarian posts that are actively promoted?

Why do the Americans not simply stop giving Israel weapons? Israel would not be able to attack its neighbours without US weapons. I think Reagan was the last US Pres with the courage to turn off the tap of weapons to Israel. It was punishment for bombarding Lebanon of all places (+ Sabra/Shatila)

This is an excellent article. Making Michael Grade chairman of Ofcom must have been a deliberate decision by the Tories because he ran it based upon his own views. Even Ofwat did a better job because at least they did issue large fines to certain water companies. Ofcom is toothless and pointless.

This article gives the impression that some of the mega-wealthy rate tax efficiency above our natural habitat. Is tax really that much of a burden when you have £100’s of millions or more? Surely just pay the tax like everyone else and everyone benefits. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Why let facts get in the way of the far right narrative?

Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...

Liz Kendall says she doesn’t want to be bullied off any platform. What about boycotting any platform that amplifies misogyny, racism and undermines our politics? The ministers in this govt don’t half come across as very stupid. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

This is the 2nd time this has happened, I sincerely hope it’s not becoming standard operating procedure. With Itamar Ben-Gvir as Minister for National Security it’s difficult to imagine there being consequences for killing infants. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

This is scandalous. Of course govt ministers will do nothing to stop this abuse and exploitation of our most vulnerable children because they’ve got an eye on highly lucrative jobs in the private sector when everything goes belly up. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I am very critical of Keir Starmer because he promised change yet has delivered only piecemeal tweaks. Farage on the other hand doesn’t talk about his policies much but would deliver change, devastating change. Reform Ltd terrify me, Farage et al would make me nostalgic for Johnson.

This article is deeply depressing. Keir Starmer and Steve Reed have no intention of capping political donations because they think that private individuals should be free to donate as much as they want. We will become a crypto state. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

This article is deeply depressing. Keir Starmer and Steve Reed have no intention of capping political donations because they think that private individuals should be free to donate as much as they want. We will become a crypto state. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Farage is never one to let facts get in the way of creating trouble based upon a myth.

Why am I not surprised that the woman who left Downing Streeting showing the middle finger to assembled crowds also storms out of meetings. She’s obviously a comedian too as she accused everyone else of hypocrisy. No wonder Reform Ltd are polling lower. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Starmer should take big money out of politics.

Shelagh Fogerty has written for more sensibly and eloquently than I can. Nigel Farage and Stephen Yaxley-Lennon have been remarkably silent when there have been regular examples of two-tier policing used against black and Asian communities. www.lbc.co.uk/article/rage...

I can’t understand why Farage isn’t at least questioned by the police. His words have led to racist riots twice now.

Someone commenting online in The Guardian today says “On the day the family of the murdered young man call for calm, the BBC platforms Farage, Goodwin and Yusuf”. They’re right, our media are complicit in the riots that took place yesterday. Farage would be powerless without a platform.

Rachel Reeves thinks the laws governing developers are too onerous. Not heard about Grenfell? What about these swifts that were nesting at a property they tore down in Surrey? It makes me feel sick to think that a large colony of swifts has been wiped out. www.theguardian.com/environment/...