Trevor Phillips said on Sky News this morning that "everybody in the country who could read a newspaper" knew in advance of the Mandelson appointment that he was problematic is this the same Phillips who interviewed Mandelson on October 08 2023 and didn't ask any questions about Epstein friendship?

An interesting week ahead.

The usual ‘market closed pre TACO rant’ from the deranged one. Must have lost at golf.

Tree of the day, lovely shape. Dorchester, Dorset.

It doesn't take a forensic accountant to work out whose interests Nigel Farage really serves

Must be a big room.

Richard Tice deputy leader of Reform ran four shell companies which did not pay any tax on profits between 2020 and 2022. He's now offering to "put things right". Go on then Richard - resign. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Our new report: Richard Tice signed accounts wrongly claiming £98,000 of tax exemptions A 🧵 with the evidence:

The report in the Independent that Mandelson had failed security vetting was actually raised in the Commons by Lib Dem MP Rachel Gilmour on 16 September 2025 “a source from MI6 has reportedly claimed that they failed to clear Mandelson” The Prime Minister says he found out on Tuesday

Yorkshires gone a bit berserk !

How many more people are going to have to resign for Keir Starmer's decision to ignore the advice of every single person who told him not to appoint Peter Mandelson?

I’ve signed this calling for the full Mandelson files, including vetting documents, to be published. Parliament and the public need the full facts, not partial disclosure. Sign here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...

Last night the US quietly lifted sanctions on Russian oil for another month - two days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it wouldn’t happen.

I don’t know why but I think the Geum Tangerine Dream could also be a song title created by the Beatles at a certain phase of their career.

Another conspiracy theorist loon standing for Reform. It's rapidly turning into the political equivalent of the Flat Earth Society. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

What an absolute state. Research by @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett & IFF highlights 'Baristas can receive more training to make great coffee than care workers receive to provide dementia care' @leedsbeckett.bsky.social www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/2026-04...

Wes Streeting is keeping Palantir's secrets. So we're taking him to court.

Today's newsletter: although of the three scenarios that would explain 'he's failed his developed vetting - oh well!', only one is traditionally a resigning matter, all three reveal a man either unwilling or unfit to do the actual job of prime minister.

Think we are going to see a lot of these ‘staggering’ & ‘furious’ comments, of course both Lammy and Starmer (especially) should have asked and probed, they both knew Mandelson’s history. After all they are both lawyers!

Would love to @skynewsrss.bsky.social but you’re wittering on and speculating about Mandelson vetting - the Artemis press conference would be much more interesting.

Tulips for your Thursday timeline.

Come on @bsky.app sort out the UK service !

You’ll be wanting to get a box of these shipped over @scanditina.bsky.social

Reform Essex activist who hosted Nigel Farage at his tanning salon is also a Nazi superfan who believes that "Hitler was right." Excellent work from @hopenothate.org.uk hopenothate.org.uk/2026/04/14/n...

🚨🚨Welcome and very significant news on #EU-UK relationship and #brexit reversal: yesterday, the European Union and the United Kingdom have enabled the UK's association to #Erasmus+ in 2027. 🧵 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

The Covid 19 vaccine roll out was an extraordinary feat which may have saved upwards of 475,000 lives. In the face of a deadly virus dedicated professionals worked hard to make it happen and millions did the right thing and took the jabs. That's to be celebrated. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg...

Bluesky definitely not working properly in the Uk @bsky.app

Cheddar and herb #sourdough Rosemary, oregano, thyme, parsley and chive.

Really disappointing news today across the BBC and in many of the UK media. Disappointing in the sense that scientists seem to be forming camps around the issue of these drugs effectiveness and not coming to a consensus. 1/.. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It is amazing how US politicians will try and influence elections around the world yet within the USA elections are routinely bought and Presidents put in place by anyone with enough money. www.ft.com/content/7529... Big Tech’s $300mn election war chest rattles Democrats

So if Trump is opening for China, it does presume he can open for everyone else. Of course Iran are in charge, not Trump and are allowing Chinese passage. news.sky.com/story/iran-w...

You need to read this. @timothysnyder.bsky.social has been warning us since 2016 about Trump. He knows: he’s one of world’s leading experts on authoritarianism & always ahead of the game. V proud to publish him in @thenerve.news. He’s an essential voice. www.thenerve.news/p/donald-tru...

It’s official: the UK is rejoining Erasmus! 👏🇪🇺

When Labour next tell you there is no money left and that's why they can't help people to heat their homes, show them this.

Starmer (and his flagging Govt) really does have the opportunity to be part of a #RejoinEU coalition with Greens / Lib Dems and commit to Rejoin leaving Conservatives Reform/Restore behind screaming betrayal ! This is no longer the time for red lines but bold strategy.

Why is daytime TV full of quiz shows or people buying things in charity or antique shops to make a quick profit. Or cookery shows. There’s definitely a market for a good show with any amount of funeral advertising.

Imagine if instead of spending billions of dollars supporting terrorists or weapons, the United States had spent that money helping the people of the United States

This is why Russia is still fighting, why the war continues and why people are dying: Because Trump and Vance encouraged Putin to believe he could win

One presumes the three days tagged onto the end in Bermuda are essential R&R from having to deal with Trump, Vance et al. King will not meet Epstein survivors on US visit www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Lovely people, these Reform UK candidates for the upcoming election, and great to know they're on our side.

It’s not just selfish -it’s a complete breach of the Budapest Memorandum in 1994 when the US and others encouraged Ukraine to give up its nuclear arsenal in exchange for these countries guaranteeing Ukraine’s borders. The US is duty-bound to assist in Ukraine’s defence or its promises mean nothing.

Without saying your age, post your favourite film that released the year you turned 18

As the IMF downgrades globally, the useful idiot Bessent speculates wildly about nuclear weapons and Iran, that everyone knows didn't exist. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Completely compatible, obviously, and who are we going to war with, one presumes Russia. news.sky.com/story/politi...

Trump certainly learned the lingo when he had ‘bone spurs’ It would be generally good for politicians not to use military jargon.

Oh please make him a Reform Ltd Treasury spokesperson!! In reality Farage and Kwarteng grifting over Bitcoin Lib Dems call for inquiry into Farage Bitcoin deal www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Heart-breaking. bylinetimes.com/2026/04/13/m...

National security being driven by HMT/Reeves fiscal rules. Your reminder that the Army can be seated in Wembley Stadium with 16000 seats spare & the Navy, Marines & Air Force can be seated in Old Trafford. Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Mark Carney and the Liberals are projected to secure a majority government in Canada, crossing the 172-seat threshold after key by-election wins—including a commanding victory in University–Rosedale. 🇨🇦

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