A neat summary of why Reform will only ever fuck it up. Idiotic spending without any care about priorities or any clue as to whether they can afford it. Flags before social care or education or anything people actually need. Farage clown-cars crashing all over the country. (iPaper)

Read John's full report on the Nerve: www.thenerve.news/p/llyr-powel...

"It's democracy, but not as we know it" Nerve Reform UK correspondent @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social went to Caerphilly on byelection day. Where *was* candidate Llŷr Powell, ex-colleague of Russian puppet Nathan Gill? And what did Plaid Cymru's Lindsay Whittle say? www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq83...

Katie Lam is a traitor to her roots. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie_Lam

You do have to wonder what goes through some people's minds. What's the difference between pouring coffee down the sink at home vs the street drain? Bluntly, if I had the power, I'd sack them #RichmondCouncil www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

David Byrne at #NoKings on his bike. (via @wutangforchildren.bsky.social)

CARTOON OF THE DAY

Let’s be honest: there have already been several bizarre moments from Trump this morning alone that would justify invoking the 25th Amendment. He is a seriously unwell individual.

Why aren't We overthrowing our corrupt & treasonous government? Are We not free people? Are We not brave people? Are We not Americans? Or do you prefer the comforts of ignorance, slavery & cowardice? Revolution is the solution. Freedom works if you use it.

Hullo, we have a new alternative media outlet – Carole Cadwalladr & colleagues from the Guardian and Observer have started up The Nerve www.thenerve.news and the more the merrier – I do say.

Dear Gods of all that is stupid... IT'S REAL.

I didn't hear Stride's Today programme interview on BBC Radio 4 this morning, did the interviewer not point out to him that his party was in power from 2016 through to last year while the Civil Service was growing 35%? Let me guess, that's a 'no'. Typical.

If you can reach them, take them down.

Say hello to literally the only protesters outside Tory conference this year

Another day through the looking glass with UK politics starts with Reform finding out strangely enough that local government isn't spending all (or indeed virtually any) money on woke initiatives they can easily cut. www.ft.com/content/277c...

Send an A4 size envelope with a first class stamp, which appears to be £1.70 for 100g.

This. We need to stand up against flags being weaponised as tools with which to divide and hate. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Billy Bragg has started a ‘reclaim the lampposts’ campaign and is happy to supply these stickers for you to attach to lampposts with flags on. If you want to call the Xenophobes out then send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Billy Bragg at Bragg Office PO Box 6830, Bridport DT6 9BH

So NOTORIOUS is on a deal. 99p on Kindle, and that's a bona fide bargain. I am so very proud of this book and really don't care how much you pay. So please rob me! www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0F2...

Let's continue to build solidarity by peacefully opposing our tyrant-in-chief at No Kings Day 2.0 on October 18. There are currently over 2,000 events planned nationwide. More details here: https://www.nokings.org

Watching Panorama’s exposé of racist, misogynistic, lying & violent police officers in London, I’m really hoping that all the Farage fans in my industry will manage to condemn it without qualification. We’ll see…

Why do western governments continue to let Israel get away with this shit? They are in international waters, this is illegal. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

That’s a weird way of saying she’s been taken hostage by a state sponsor of terrorism. Bring the westerners taken hostage home. 🎗️🎗️🎗️

No shit Sherlock. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour...

Required reading if you really want to beat Farage. www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

A petition ... links.liberal.democrat/s/c/4d2_xZm_...

Lib Dems have moral duty to defeat Farage, says Davey

This is literally treason. Traitor #RussiaReport #reform www.lbc.co.uk/article/refo...

Gawd, they are so slow and dim witted but hopefully they'll get there in the end www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

⌛Time's running out for Thames Water. The failing company will likely be put into a Special Administration Regime, a form of temporary nationalisation. The government must then keep Thames in public hands. Great support from @stevewitherdenmp. Get your MP to sign the pledge today 👇

The Russians have been banned since they invaded Ukraine

I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...

Let's not get too excited about Johnson for once saying something we can agree with. The fact is – it's his handiwork that has put Farage is where he is today. This entire exercise is about him, Boris Johnson, as usual. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

TACO ... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

And this.

Camilla who who speaks out about sexual violence towards women will be sat next to a known rapist today. This visit should never have gone ahead and is damaging on many fronts.

So much for peaceful protest, freedom of expression ... unless you're a racist thug. #LedByDonkeys www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

He's right.

Bear with me, I anticipate your disagreement. There is a clear pattern to the advice given to those who want to press back against rising racism. What it boils down to is that if you point out that racism is often being dressed up as “legitimate concerns” you will alienate people. /1

This sobering thread on Reddit. Someone spent their Sunday morning removing stickers posted by attendees at the gammon demo on Saturday. www.reddit.com/r/london/com...

This regime is determined to make all our friends and allies turn away from us.

The far-right is in its pomp. We will have to fight for our values like never before. iandunt.substack.com/p/encounteri...

Yep: right-wing accounts are flooding bsky right now, specifically trying to start fights and waste time. Don't *ever* ever engage - bluesky's nuclear block is unstoppable but you gotta use it

As reported by GB News, no less! www.gbnews.com/news/eu-flag...

There's an old saying: if you can't say anything good about a deceased person then say nothing. This chap seems to have not heard that one. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Another disappointment. Lammy. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

BBC Accused of Pro-Reform Bias as Lib Dems Launch Campaign to End ‘Wall to Wall’ Farage Coverage They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...

I have wondered when this bird might come home to roost. No doubt Starmer will seek to sweep it under the rug, for now. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

I see Johnson has managed to spaff himself onto the front page again. The grift goes on. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...