What we're seeing is not chaos @mrjamesob.bsky.social It is illiberalism - a way of holding power that keeps the appearance of democracy while quietly removing the limits that make democracy real. This is why obsessing over Trump the man, misses the point. 1/ @lbc.co.uk #lbc

"ICE have now been given the green light deliberately to use wanton violence against anyone they come across..." Former UK diplomat @alexhh.bsky.social reflects on life in the US under #Trump @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/6W0E...

Personal to the “Politics is just sports LOL” gang.

This is one hell of a quote. European leaders really are running out of patience.

President Macron slams President Trump, "We do prefer respect to bullies" "We do prefer science to politicism" "And we prefer rule of law to brutality" "Having a place like Europe which is predictable, loyal, and where you know the rule of the game is the rule of law, it's a good place"

A villainous referee. Terrible acting from Bournemouth. Brighton playing like a three-legged cow. And at the end, a young hero riding to the rescue It might be mid-January, but pantomime season was still going strong at the Amex on Monday night #BHAFC Read: www.wearebrighton.com/matchday/bri...

Rubbish redeemed by a moment of magic. #BHAFC

The world’s wrongest man, Daniel Hannan, contending that Trump’s utter unfitness for office only emerged *yesterday*… Because it’s the only way the irredeemable idiot can cling on to the delusion that he’s not an irredeemable idiot.

Tim Stanley is a hypocrite and an opportunist hack.

Excited to see who the first Tory MP is that Reform reject.

Kemi Badenoch two days ago: "I'm 100% confident" there will be no more defections to Reform

Rosindell defecting from the Conservatives to Reform UK means that they have a defector that’s been a minister in Tory governments from Major, Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak. Reform UK and Nigel Farage cannot say they are a break from previous politics.

In 2022, Rosindell was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape, abuse of position of trust & misconduct in public office. He was repeatedly bailed. Charges were dropped. Dropped charges do not mean innocence. He’ll fit in well at Reform if defection rumours are true.

Springsteen at an unbilled performance at a Parkinson’s benefit Sat. in NJ— “…send a message to this President. And as the Mayor of that city has said, ‘ICE should get the fuck out of Minneapolis.’ So this one is for you, and the memory of the mother of three and American citizen Renee Good.”

Daily Peanuts!

Brilliant!

It’s a real shame that Nigel Farage is too unwell to do interviews the morning after Donald Trump threatens us with sanctions. Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.

💥 A MUST READ breakdown for Americans on the consequences of attacking Greenland and Europe – from a longer post on X by @beefeaterfella.bsky.social

Defection of ‘damaged goods’ Jenrick leads to grumbling in Reform

“And I can’t understand the reason that America collapsed”

And while we’re recommending YouTube films, here’s the inimitable @petergeoghegan.bsky.social doing the Lord’s work. Because nothing says ‘free speech champions’ like, erm, going to Court to keep who funds your payroll secret. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP0O...

CATASTROPHIC MISTAKE! Ian Hislop’s Scathing Put Down Of Nadhim Zahawi Joining Reform.

The Conservatives have placed 11 of their MPs on a defection watch list amid fears more could follow Robert Jenrick to Reform UK.

This is pretty much the only post anyone should need to understand that Farage is a traitor, a conman and a populist simpleton who must *never* be given power.

Britain is one of the best places in recorded history to be born, live, work and grow old. Lots of room for improvement obviously but combat the pessimism, it’s the forerunner of fascism.

Bingo. These idiots should NEVER be heard from ever again.

Such judgement

Farage has made a huge strategical mistake.💥 For the first time in a decade, he's lost control of the narrative. By pulling all these failed Tory ministers into Reform, he's completely destroyed his party's "outsider" image. He's turned Reform into the #ToryPartyToilet

Donald Trump treats the international stage like a schoolyard playground, attempting to bully and brute force other countries into compliance with his imperialist agenda. The UK cannot continue to appease an erratic, unreliable leader under the guise of a "special relationship."

I’ve been stalwart backer of transatlantic alliance all my life. I understand why Europeans have so far trod softly/tried to keep Trump onside. But, there comes a time when you have to face reality. The US is no longer our ally. Its defense guarantee is worthless. Time to kick ass back🧵

The very latest from the PNG Courier's overseas correspondent. Visit the link for more. mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/the-png-co...

Will the real true patriots please stand up... @bjennings90.bsky.social on Jenrick becoming the latest of the washed up Tory brigade in Reform UK.

Bookmark these populist tricks for the next Reform Party interview and see how many you can spot! (includes alt text)

This is the one life we have. So how can we make the most of it and support other people to do the same? Check out our wonderful animation with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social on the humanist approach to life. understandinghumanism.org.uk/res_films/on...

Reform UK said they would walk in and wave their DOGE wand and sort it. It was all just lies. Never trust Reform UK. 10% Council Tax hike coming and services cut. No 'Plan B' for Worcestershire if £71.9m bailout fails www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2577174...

Next time Reform UK or Nigel Farage talks about 14 years of Conservative government, remind them: Danny Kruger (Conservative Minister) Robert Jenrick (Conservative Minister) Malcolm Offord (Conservative Minister) Nadhim Zahawi (Conservative Minister) Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative Minister)

Trump (and right wingers in Britain & EU) often claim that the USA economy outperforms “sclerotic” Europe. A more comprehensive comparison gives a different perspective about the quality of life in each:

Matt Cartoons:

Moscow hits Ukraine with hail of drones and missiles as US president says Kyiv 'less ready for a deal' than Russia https://aje.news/39rppm

... "The Tory Party Toilet" ...

It’s funny, Nigel Farage issues a statement like this every half year… Previous vetting of Reform candidates has been poor, admits Nigel Farage

The man is a heartless, greedy opportunist who once spoke out for Remain (when he thought it would win) and is now working with the Russian asset who brought us Brexit.

Even by Badenoch’s standards, responding to the opportunity offered by Jenricks’s departure by promoting the ‘mastermind’ behind Theresa May’s myriad disasters is an act of extraordinary idiocy.

Reform UK’s new councillor Joan McTigue everyone: "I would bloody drown them. Gypsies at Appleby Horse Fair!".