A senior civil servant has accused Reform of "sinister" attacks in him, after he published a report on foreign interference in UK politics Zia Yusuf said a Reform govt would "investigate" Philip Rycroft, while Farage called him "an enemy of democracy" observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

In case you missed it, here's Count Binface's appearance on the BBC this morning.

Ohh that’s how you do it.

As the Reform leader thinks it is a good idea to subject his constituents to bear the expense and inconvenience of a by-election because [reasons] there can now no longer be any excuses for Reform MPs who were elected as Conservatives doing the same.

"I will make a statement on my future in public life at 2pm'

Early morning press conference at the Whitehouse.

Congratulations USA on the 250th Anniversary of your Independence. 250 years of no kings has been a good run. Looking forward to seeing if you decide to make it 251 in the midterms.

Telegraph: Miliband vetoed plan to use North Sea oil to find defence. Department for Energy Security: This story is pure nonsense. The Telegraph was repeatedly told these claims are categorically untrue, yet published it anyway.

I don't know the background to this story but it sounds extraordinary even by the standards of the Daily Mail. Couldn't screenshot the whole piece but thanks @louiseraw.bsky.social for highlighting it

I think Chris Mason enjoy writing this www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

NHS England admits it has been lying about Palantir’s effectiveness. Whilst the systems we build ourselves are producing better results with faster systems and happier medics.

Exactly 10 years since the Brexit vote, the verdict is in.

Almost missed this as I'm no longer a regular Radio 4 listener. It's only @wmarybeard.bsky.social at her necromancerish best, bringing ancient Greeks back to life. Being Greek is fabulous, it's Mary Being Great. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, let us check in on how it's going...

"Leaked Labour canvassing returns showed a fascinating change in voting intention in the streets where our letter (Carol Vorderman & Hope Not Hate) had been delivered: a 13-point increase in the number of women who had shifted to Labour."

It's shocking but not everything posted on the internet is true, so a fact checker could be useful.

Quelle suprise... Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in $10bn lawsuit

How Musks incitements, payment systems and embracing of bots and paid foreign influencers distorts any trend you’ll ever see on his site

"This Farage parody account on X is more factual and truthful than Farage himself, which is hilarious in itself." via Susan Kovbasyuk

So, why is this necessary 🤔

I don't know if America is ugly but I do know they have a system of checks and balances (theoretically) which means the President shouldn't be able to act like a dictator. It doesn't give me confidence that changing the President will change the regime.

The Machinery of Government is an interactive map of UK central government — showing how departments, ministers, agencies, public bodies, and other organisations relate to and oversee one another. machineryofgovernment.uk

While the war in Iran goes on Russia gets an economic boost, thanks in part to Trump lifting sanctions. This gives Russia an incentive to keep the war going, so it is in the US geopolitical interests to deter Russia. So why is the White House doing the opposite 🤔

She's a great cartoonist

Starmer must have strong indications that further integration is on the cards to make this announcement. Note, no mention of the customs union or single market, so not against the manifesto.

So it turns out the real scandal of the Gorton and Denton by-election was the willingness of media organisations to collude in Nigel Farage's attempt to undermine the result of a free and fair election www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/how-the-bb...

Bizarre situation: Iran has announced it will boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns and geopolitical tensions following U.S. airstrikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader in early March 2026.

There is a long history of the connection between the military and looting but traditionally it has been looting the enemy

Is it reasonable to assume that not all of those who support US action against Iran would also support UK involvement, in which case Badenoch could find herself at odds with a lot of Tory voters.

The US is quicker to pardon the J6 insurrectionists than install a plaque honouring the police who risked their lives defending democracy

You can always rely on The Daily Star.

Cover of The Lancet: @thelancet.com www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

I was brought up to make mayonnaise by hand with just a bowl and a whisk, and it’s only #RecipeOfTheDay – the glorious Golden Garlic Mayonnaise – that made me feel good about using machinery. This takes scarcely a minute with a stick blender and it’s the real deal! www.nigella.com/recipes/gold...

Friends — I’m very short. At my zenith I was 4 feet, 11 inches. From time to time, worried parents of abnormally short children phone or email me seeking reassurance. Here's what I tell them. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/heightism

Donald Trump has got America moving... abroad

Reform wants ICE and US style border forces knowing what is going on in the UD

#UK: We've sent a letter to Yvette Cooper expressing deep concern that funding for the BBC World Service is due to run out at the end of March. We urge the government to confirm a long-term funding arrangement to ensure their vital work continues ⬇️ www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/02/the-...

You gotta admit, the staffers in the background keeping it real are the best part.

Divisive misinformation promoted on X by Elon Musk shock 😲

Our Academy have kicked off 2026 in style - Academy Manager Michael Hamilton brings us up to speed on a successful January 💫 #AFCW 🟡🔵 🔗 www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2026/fe...

The second International AI Safety Report. Led by Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio and authored by over 100 AI experts. internationalaisafetyreport.org/publication/...

Merry Christmas to every Wimbledon fan celebrating around the world! 🎄💛💙 #AFCW 🟡🔵

Liz Truss, Rupert Lowe and assorted others on the right hope the BBC has to pay $10 Billion to a man who tells 50 lies in 18 minutes www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed

Signed

Russian grey zone operations fuelling crime on British streets and funding Russian military attacks on Ukraine and cyber attacks on the UK youtu.be/N1vqxaTrl8M?...

Liz Truss, Nigel Farage and a sizable section of UK media are backing this man against the BBC - but they will probably also claim to value freedom of the press.

🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier. The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12

I've had a look on X to see the reaction there... nothing. If the X algorithm is boosting right wing posts, what is it suppressing?

A gold crown was a coin introduced by King Henry VIII in 1526. 1 gold crown = 20 pieces of silver