Another depressingly tone-deaf performance by Badenoch at #PMQs. Our continent is threatened from East and West, and Kemi wants to talk Westminster gossip. Rarely have I seen anyone as witless, be so pleased with themselves. Truss springs to mind. Johnson. Cameron. WAIT - I think I see a pattern.

"The big question for Europe is: when are you gonna fight back, guys?" ask former Obama staffers Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes. "He doesn't respect you, he's interfering in your political affairs, he's talking shit...at some point stop lathering him with praise" open.spotify.com/episode/6USY...

'Keir Starmer slams Reform and Tories' 'unholy alliance' in savage double attack at PMQs Prime Minister Keir Starmer savaged Nigel Farage after he allegedly told donors he expects a deal or merger between his party and the Conservatives before the next election'

"As far as Donald Trump is concerned, global security is a protection racket and everyone is going to have to pay more." Stunning interview with Europe security expert, formerly at the State Dept and NATO, Dr Terra. Clearest explanation of Trump's (very confused) new global manifesto.

It's noticeable that the people who are now angriest with Keir Starmer's Labour government are those who voted for it. And they are right to be. This has been his primary achievement. So where on earth does he think Labour voters will come from, next time round?

Who says right wingers are all selfish twats who don't give a shit about anyone else?

Reeves holding her own against Tories trying to put words into her mouth, as part of a select committee hearing. Farage avoiding doing his job in Abu Dhabi. Those convinced Reform will do a better job than Labour, may need to leave off the flags for a bit.

How many times do we need to point this out? By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it. While weakening your own position. There's a vast amount of academic research showing this. But Labour will not listen. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...

Brilliant piece by @labourlewis.bsky.social on why the Nigel Farage racism allegations matter. If we end up rewarding a politics based on the instincts of a racist schoolyard bully, we should't be surprised at what follows bylinetimes.com/2025/12/10/n...

NEW: The UK Government is in 'moral retreat,' Amnesty International has said, after Keir Starmer urged Europe’s leaders to rehash how a major human rights treaty is interpreted in law Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

At what point do we acknowledge that Trump, Vance & Musk are a threat to our national security?

Sweet Jesus Starmer’s here to make the headlines about immigration again. The actual worst politician I’ve ever seen 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Today - are foreigners really human? Should they REALLY enjoy human rights protections like the rest of us? #r4today

There is one overriding political problem, from which all others follow. Until it is addressed, every policy advanced by governments is window dressing. www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...

“Hard won gains on oral health are going into reverse," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social “Government need to double down - and deliver promised reforms and vital investment." https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/dentists-england-survey-rotting-aohs-b2880872.html

Prescient piece from Central Bylines’ Cliff Mitchell that’s worth a revisit today…. centralbylines.co.uk/news/after-t...

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... THIS!! Every word the truth!

In the past 100 years, no neighboring country of Russia has attacked Russia. During the same period, Russia has invaded 19 countries. Russia should have no say on the terms of a peace deal.

Chancellor Merz on the US Security Strategy: In my discussions with Americans, I tell them, "America first is fine, but America alone cannot be in your interest. You also need partners in the world. And one of those partners can be Europe."

Apparently kicked out of his local Conservative group for fraud, so obviously welcome in Reform

Labour MP slaps down Farage over his comments about Glasgow schoolchildren leftfootforward.org/2025/12/labo...

Donald Trump’s barrage of attacks on the EU is forcing its leaders to confront the unthinkable: a future in which America is no longer their primary security guarantor and Europe has to organize its own defense far sooner than anyone imagined.

Letters in the Times - expressing disgust at anti-immigrant racism and the “Trump doctrine”- a meddling, authoritarian plan to undermine European democracies in order to have us all at the mercy of his USA or Putin’s Russia. For all our sakes and futures, that *must* not happen.

Starmer / Reeves relentless focus on growth latest.

Opposition v resistance "... there is a vacancy for a Maga stooge in Britain. Donald Trump can do some business with Keir Starmer, but there is no affinity of belief or shared cupidity with a Labour prime minister. The obvious partner would be Nigel Farage." #R4Today

The US is not just Europe’s unwilling ally, but an adversary steeped in far-right ideology | Cas Mudde

Roofing gear was left behind in Kenner, Louisiana, after an entire crew was abducted by ICE on December 3, 2025.

This is quite unbelievable A Labour Govt Give me strength I will find it very hard to vote for a Labour candidate even if it is tactically when policies like this are in place Shameful, really shameful!

Echos of Reform led Kent County Council. That party does seem to attract a particular type of individual. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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This should be a wake up call to Keir Starmer. Trump is not a reliable ally. Trump wants to weaken Europe and carve up Ukraine while cosying up to Putin. Britain and our allies in Europe must stand together against his threats and bullying.

Trump is captured by the information he gets. And Tulsi Gabbard will be feeding him garbage “I have knowledge. I have vast knowledge. I see what’s happening. I get reports that you will never see. And I think it’s horrible what’s happening to Europe.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Minimum wage should not go higher, suggests UK multi-millionaire Tory leader Badenoch on a salary of £93,904+expenses. Silence on equitable distribution of wealth, progressive taxation or universal basic income/services. Can't build economy on poverty.

The UK is rejoining the customs union! The Commons has just said so!* *Not really, but the Lib Dems' ten-minute rule bill to do so has just passed, after a 100-100 tie with the deputy speaker casting a tie-break vote to allow the process to go on rather than stop.

Let’s force Parliament to debate a full public inquiry into Russian interference. We’ve made it easy with a plug-and-play email template waiting for you 👉 citizensreunited.substack.com/p/the-rise-o...

Brexit isn’t working. A new report this week shows it has reduced UK GDP by 6–8%. We need to rethink our relationship with Europe. And yes, every vote does really count. The Deputy Speaker had to break the tie in our favour – only the second time this has happened this century.

"The founder of YouGov said there is now an 8.1 million majority in favour of rejoining the EU". Haven't we waited long enough for our politicians to catch up with public opinion? What on earth are they waiting for? Remember the "will of the people"? www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ex-pol...

Thames Water is teetering but wants to pay £2.5m bonus to execs. Wants to bypass regulations by classifying bonuses as "retention payments". Prices rose by 31%+ this year. Sewage dumped in rivers, leaks unplugged. Privatisation = Abuses and insanity. archive.ph/zbbaQ

Spot on. That's why it was so disgusting and cynical of the Leave campaigns in the UK to use the symbols and evocations of WWII in their campaigning.

Time to move.

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“You’re the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place. A terrible reporter.” Trump again attacks a Black female reporter, ABC’s Rachel Scott, for asking about releasing the full boat strike video - which he said he would do 5 days ago And the other journalists stay silent🐔

Like Trump, Nigel Farage is only in it to for what he can get out of it. The man is vile, racist and greedy, why was he on Putin's very own StateTV so often?

Nigel Farage when asked about the Clacton House fiasco "how dare you." Nigel Farage when asked about his racism in his younger days "how dare you." Nigel Farage when asked about his dealings with Nathan Gill "don't remember" Nigel Farage loathes scrutiny. #BBCBreakfast #r4today

NEW: If you have *any* interest in the Nathan Gill story, you need to look at this. We’ve put all the dates into a timeline & it’s incredibly revealing. 1/ www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil...

The Trump administration's foreign policy strategy attacks allies including the UK & has been enthusiastically greeted by the Kremlin. Last month, the USA announced a 'peace deal' the Kremlin had written. And in the UK, the media is full of people still wibbling about 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'.

The Farage Tax: What The UK Pays For One Man's Ego GDP down, investment down, wages down - but Farage’s influence? Higher than ever www.bearlypolitics.co.uk/p/the-farage...

It's the 21st anniversary of the Second Coming by the Stone Roses, my favourite of their albums and wish I'd made this clearer in this article remembering Mani for @northwestbylines.co.uk I've bloody loved listening to it again...

Veteran speaks out against flags on lampposts Staveley Town Cllr and war veteran warns Derbyshire County Council that Union and St George flags on lampposts pose conflict and safety risks

Bloody flags