Midweek 15th July 2026

539 000 people cancelled their TV licence in 2025 / 2026 … if their BBC is so great – why would all those people do that ? Or perhaps there is something very wrong with the BBC … Let’s make it a million less licences in 2026/7 …

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451 Responses to Midweek 15th July 2026

  1. MarkyMark says:

    Comment “According to Kate Hoey “Not one of the Bishops in the Lords turned up for the remembrance words about Ann Widdecombe !” No doubt when it comes to handing out large sums of English churchgoers money to grasping and occasionally corrupt foreign politicians for so-called slavery reparations those same Bishops will be very present. They are fast becoming a loathsome organisation.” order-order.com

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    • tomo says:

      Kate Hoey is correct in calling the ideologically absurd priests out.

      Did any Catholics show up I wonder?

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  2. MarkyMark says:

    Even when it fails it looks cool!

    LIVE: SpaceX Starship Flight 13 launch aborted at the last moment
    Associated Press
    4.55m subscribers

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    • tomo says:

      I watched live – deflated ….

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      • MarkyMark says:

        It will happen – this is not easy stuff, unlike building HS2 or Keir giving kids a bowl of gruel in the morning …..

        Starship’s fifth flight test lifted off on October 13, 2024, with our most ambitious test objectives yet as we work to demonstrate techniques fundamental to Starship and Super Heavy’s fully and rapidly reusable design.

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        • tomo says:

          aye, get it wrong and there are huge consequences – like Bezos’s giant firework in Florida ……

          I find it interesting that Space X can throw away $$$$$$$$$$ in 3rd Gen Starlink satellites for 20 minutes of limited operations as part of the testing .

          A *lot* is happening in parallel.

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  3. Fedup2 says:

    Looks like PICU is well on the case leaking titbits about the killer of Ann Widdecombe- the latest is that he is a member of a ‘left wing party’ and objected to her views on trannies ….. maybe they’ll charge his as burnham completes his coup / World Cup final …. – when the boys come home ( yawn )

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  4. tomo says:

    Triangulation on Sources

    Primary active sources: Likely Devon & Cornwall Police (initial investigation), Counter Terrorism Policing (later lead), South Yorkshire Police (arrest), and neighbors/Ring/CCTV owners. Leaks cluster around visuals (Sun) and timelines/TV links (ITV), indicating selective briefing to crime specialists.

    thesun.co.uk

    Pattern:
    Early focus on non-terror/burglary angle (Sun exclusives), then escalation to terror probe. Police publicly withheld some CCTV/descriptions initially “to avoid compromising enquiries” but details still emerged.

    bbc.co.uk

    This isn’t unusual—UK forces often use outlets like The Sun for “understand” or “sources say” briefings.
    No single “selected” pipeline: It’s a mix of proactive police feeding (to manage info flow and gather public tips—over 120 reports received) and journalistic sourcing. Tabloids get the splashy exclusives; broadcasters get confirmatory docs like texts.

    birminghammail.co.uk

    Caveats: Official police statements repeatedly warn against speculation, and some details (e.g., exact motive) remain under investigation with the suspect now in counter-terror custody.

    bbc.co.uk

    Leaks can serve investigative purposes but also risk prejudicing proceedings. Public X chatter and secondary outlets amplify them quickly.

    disinformationcommission.com

    This mapping relies on cross-referenced reporting as of mid-July 2026; the picture could evolve with charges or further releases.

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    • MarkyMark says:

      Portugal police offer their photo fit services to help the case…SEI_56925465-e1552636907530.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646

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    • tomo says:

      “secret” (off-the-record or non-attributable) briefings are explicitly permitted under official guidelines.

      excessive-off-record-antics.jpg

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    • Fedup2 says:

      If plod is dealing with a far left murderer – they’ll have to dress it up as a nutter – and cover up the material he was exposed to to transfer his hate into action – unless – of course – he is being used by the British state to cover up what it has done to send a message to dissenters ….
      Avoided killing an MP – which has more serious ramifications than killing an elderly lady with limited media exposure and no direct electorate … who is next ?

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  5. MarkyMark says:

    “I’m proud to leave this country in a better shape than I found it.”
    https://x.com/Keir_Starmer/status/2077358322890559688

    ……………….

    Small boats data
    This page shows figures for the last 7 days for migrants attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats without permission to enter the UK.

    Date Migrants arrived Boats arrived Boats involved in uncontrolled landings Notes
    9 July 2026 81 1 0
    10 July 2026 255 3 0 Revised
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/migrants-detected-crossing-the-english-channel-in-small-boats/migrants-detected-crossing-the-english-channel-in-small-boats-last-7-days

    Notice the language above – not illegal but uncontrolled , without permission, detected

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    • taffman says:

      “Stop the boats”, “crush the gangs” .
      Yes please, as we are being invaded .

      If the boats were going in the opposite direction, I bet the French would stop them – pronto, and they would not be shovelling money at us !
      We have had a number of weak governments running us for the last twenty years, all scared of the ECHR .
      Remember – We voted for Brexit .

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  6. MarkyMark says:

    TAX THE RICH ….

    “Adidas’s main ad also features an AI version of Sir David Beckham – who, to be honest, might not have had time to attend filming in person.
    The UK’s first billionaire sportsman has been in so many adverts from Home Depot to Bank of America, you could be forgiven for forgetting what brand he is actually representing.”
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrkek8lrzvo

    The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
    Fifa – winner
    Fans – losers (PLEBS)
    Broadcasters and sponsors – winners
    David Beckham – winner
    Host cities – losers (PLEBS WHO WORK)
    Hotels – losers (PLEBS WHO WORK)
    Betting companies – winners
    ……………..

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    AOC broke ethics rules with ‘tax the rich’ Met Gala gown
    Left-wing politician stole the headlines with Brother Vellies couture dress

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  7. tomo says:

    Let’s hope a LOT faster too.

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    iss fatcha , innit?

    As one X reply says:

    “I hope he leaves an entertaining crater”

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  8. Guest Who says:

    Now being picked up across the USA.

    https://www.spiked-online.com/2026/07/16/no-the-bbc-is-not-a-trusted-news-service/

    And has not been for a long while.

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    • MarkyMark says:

      “No, the BBC is not a ‘trusted’ news service
      The government’s plan to artificially boost content from the public-service broadcasters is deeply sinister.”
      Sebastian Charleton
      16th July 2026

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  9. tomo says:

    A new era of BBC comedy is upon us

    top reply up to now:”It’s gonna be like North Korea but with worse teeth and more tattoos.”

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  10. tomo says:

    imho a fair summary of BadAl’s recent interview with K.Kisin

    Amazing to watch, whatever your politics are.
    https://x.com/triggerpod/status/2077437400314253751/video/1?s=46

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    • MarkyMark says:

      “This interview is phenomenal. Commendations to @KonstantinKisin @triggerpod @francisjfoster

      There’s so much one could say about it. But the chef’s kiss comes in the last few minutes, when Alastair Campbell inadvertently reveals that he doesn’t understand the difference between net energy loss and net energy gain, and has no interest in learning the difference either.

      The interview is also an inadvertent masterclass in the tricks of the narrative control trade, particularly the art of defaulting to dismissiveness (eye rolling, sighing, faux exasperation and moral superiority signalling) to shut down entirely reasonable lines of questioning and inconvenient truths when they threaten to unravel one’s position.

      Campbell repeatedly deploys these tactics, like the master practitioner of persuasive dark arts that he is. In fact, he channels dismissiveness as though it’s a secret superpower that only he possesses: as if to suggest that if he can make a question seem beneath him, perhaps the audience will conclude it’s beneath them too.

      The spell, however, has almost no effect on Konstantin and Francis, both of whom consistently outmatch him by appealing to something even more powerful: even more superior reasonableness. They refuse to be baited, refuse to mirror his theatrics, and simply keep returning to the substance of the argument.

      Campbell doesn’t seem to clock that his secret weapon has turned into a liability until it’s way too late.

      Amazing to watch, whatever your politics are.”

      ……………………

      Welcome to the channel. Here, we break down the language, rhetoric, and subtle cues behind the words of public figures — from politicians to celebrities to notorious criminals. Through careful analysis of interviews, speeches, and written statements, we uncover how language shapes perception, deflects responsibility, and persuades audiences.
      Martin DeCoder @martindecoder

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  11. Flotsam says:

    There is interesting thing about the Gazan woman who has been allowed to bring her 18 strong extended ‘family’ to Britain. How sound are family records in Gaza, how easy would it be to ‘create’ them?
    The whole thing could be a very lucrative scam. Collect enough money together for one person to rubber boat it to Britain. Put a human rights claim in for the group and away you go, 18 plus people in for the cost of one.

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    • taffman says:

      Flotsam
      The whole world and his uncle are heading to Great Britain for free handouts .
      They can see we are weak .
      Scrap the ECHR as it is just ‘money cow’ for all the lawyers.
      What about our Human Rights!

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      • MarkyMark says:

        One sniper. One bullet. One deflated boat. Repeat.

        …………..NO WONDER WHY STARMER GOT A MEDAL FROM FRANCE….

        French public bus services being used to ferry migrants from camps to Dunkirk beaches.

        …….
        Dover MP Natalie Elphicke told the Commons that the BBC’s “shocking report” contained the “breath-taking” disclosure of free French public bus services being used to ferry migrants from camps to Dunkirk beaches.

        https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-63229010

        ….

        Today the BBC journalists Michael Keohan and Colin Campbell released a shocking report on the channel crossings. It showed people smugglers selling their wares brazenly in the migrant camps and many children living in unsafe and dangerous conditions, as well as—this is breathtaking—a free French public bus service that migrants can use to travel directly from the camps to the Dunkirk departure beaches. Will my right hon. Friend allow a statement on the issue of tackling the small boat crossings and the Government’s response in their work with France?

        https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2022-10-13a.258.0#g262.1

        SACK THEM ALL!

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    • MarkyMark says:

      “An illegal migrant in Crowborough has revealed he is a professional fighter in an interview with GB News.
      Jalil Ahmad, a small boat migrant, told The People’s Channel about his journey from Afghanistan to Britain.
      Mr Ahmad said he arrived in the UK 15 or 16 days ago, first spending a night in London.
      He told GB News: “When we reached the river of the England, the England police come and get us”

      https://www.gbnews.com/news/migrant-crisis-crowborough-illegal-afghan-migrant-speaks-to-gb-news
      17/07/2026 – 00:27

      The migrant also told GB News why his “first decision” was to illegally enter Britain, despite passing through a safe country.

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  12. Flotsam says:

    Make no mistake, Starmer’s removal is a left wing coup by the hard left in Labour. Starmer wasn’t left enough we are about to experience a Communist Government.

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  13. digg says:

    Have you had your fill of Manchesterism yet? It appears the BBC are going to drown us all in it, like it or not and he ain’t even PM yet!

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    • MarkyMark says:

      * Andy Burnham leadership

      * A very quick guide to Andy Burnham
      Attribution
      Politics | Posted | 4 hours ago4h
      Andy Burnham looks to the left of frame while wearing a suit and shirt and surrounded by cameras and reporters, as he arrives at Millbank on 2 July

      * Five big challenges facing Andy Burnham – and how he might tackle them
      Attribution | BBC Verify | Posted | 4 hours ago4h

      A composite image of Andy Burnham outside No 10 Downing Street with the BBC Verify branding superimposed on top

      * The names in the frame to be chancellor – and what it could mean for your finances
      Attribution | Business | Posted | 23 minutes ago23min
      cooper, streeting, mahmood, milliband

      * Who is Andy Burnham’s wife, Marie-France van Heel?
      Attribution | Politics | Posted | 24 June24 Jun

      https://www.bbc.co.uk/news

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      • tomo says:

        cooper, streeting, mahmood, milliband

        A shallow puddle of “talent” to be sure

        Andy-n-Dave.jpg

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        • MarkyMark says:

          It seems when we reach the bottom the only way is up? Or more left!

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        • harry142857 says:

          Suits and contact lenses care of Lord Alli.

          So starched they can’t bend at the elbow.

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  14. Fedup2 says:

    Here’s a sneak look at the bodybags speech in an hours time

    ( insert line about footy )

    1 TTK has done a fantastic job against challenging times – defence is getting better – so is the economy – net migration is falling because the white people are leaving

    2 although TTK did a great job – there is often need for change to strengthen ‘social justice ‘( spending other people’s money )

    3 ambitious drive to take the UK ‘forward ‘ – this will take money – and it’s only fair that the better off make a bigger contribution for everyone

    4 by the time of the next election Britain will be in a better place – there will be no opposition …..

    5 im not ashamed that there will be proper socialism …. We re gonna tax tax tax …

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  15. tomo says:

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    • MarkyMark says:

      Miliband forces builders to put solar panels where sun doesn’t shine
      Construction company executive says new-build requirement is ‘waste of money’

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    • taffman says:

      tomo
      GB needs to use the untapped energy sources that we have ignored but are being used by Norway.
      All because of the mythical ‘Net Zero’ unicorn.
      ‘Don Quixote’, the delusional knight that mistakes a group of windmills for thirty towering giants.
      A bit like Milliband?

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  16. Peter Sausages says:

    BBC Andy Burnam all the fecking time zzzzzzzzzzz

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  17. tomo says:

    Praise for Bodybag

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  18. Emmanuel Goldstein says:

    Have you noticed the left say “The rich should pay a little bit more”.
    This ‘little’ bit.
    If it’s not much why bother changing things just for a small sum.

    The truth will be it’s NOT a ‘little’ bit, it will be tens or hundreds of £thousands and will result in many leaving as has been pointed out countless times.

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    • MarkyMark says:

      “Rod Stewart famously became a UK tax exile in 1975. To avoid the UK’s then-crushing 83% top rate of income tax, he moved to Los Angeles—a move that inspired the title of his album Atlantic Crossing. In recent years, he moved back to the UK full-time, splitting his time between his Los Angeles estate and a 10-bedroom mansion, Durrington House, in Essex”

      10-bedroom mansion – filled with undocumented dreamers?

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  19. MarkyMark says:

    LIVE: Andy Burnham speech as he is confirmed as Labour leader

    confirmed = unelected with no rivals

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  20. MarkyMark says:

    “Prevent cover ups (Hillsborough Law)” – Andy Burnham

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  21. Scroblene says:

    Luckily, I have some drains to rod out, and need to smear some lard on the cat’s boil, so sadly I won’t be hearing whatever nonsense he’s gibbering about…

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    • MarkyMark says:

      Andy Burnham will listen to everyone and create a United Britain and if he goes into a pub he will not be kicked out.

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  22. tomo says:

    Having just watched it I can see why the establishment lickspittles in the media decided not to carry it …

    I needed a laugh ( the bit about the bald Murrell buying *two* Dyson hairdryers was a brilliant )

    Sturgeon has to be locked up for a while…

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    • MarkyMark says:

      House of Commons filled to the rafters! HA HAHAH AH AHHA H !

      …………….. SAME UK MPS SAID REVEALING EXPENSES WAS INTRUSIVE ……………….

      “A February 2008 Freedom of Information Act request for the release of details of MPs’ expense claims was allowed by an Information Tribunal and was challenged by the House of Commons Authorities on the grounds that it was “unlawfully intrusive”

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_parliamentary_expenses_scandal

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  23. tomo says:

    Going forwards I shall be calling him “unelected PM Bodybags”

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    • harry142857 says:

      Should follow a progressive countries laws

      Not harking back to the days of power cuts, rubbish stacked high in the streets and three day weeks.
      ——————————————————

      Denmark will ban burkas in schools and universities under plans to tackle ‘parallel societies’

      Denmark will ban burkas in schools and universities as part of a plan to tackle what it calls ‘parallel societies.’

      The garment worn by some Muslim women is already banned in public places in the Scandinavian country, but the move would now expand the order into classrooms across Denmark.

      In Denmark, the term ‘parallel societies’ refers to residential areas where more than half of inhabitants are from an immigrant background.

      he ban on full-face coverings was introduced in Denmark in 2018, with those found to break the rule forced to pay a £1,300 fine.

      Despite Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s move to extend the ‘burka ban’ to schools and universities, critics have argued that the use of the face coverings are not widespread in classrooms.

      The government’s latest move was revealed by centre-Right newspaper Berlingske, citing a statement from the Danish immigration ministry.

      ‘The government will present a number of legislative proposals that were not adopted before the election.

      ‘This includes, among other things, the bill on strengthened efforts against parallel societies and negative social control,’ the statement said, in reference to the burka ban policy.

      Denmark has some of the toughest migration laws in Europe, which were introduced after its Left-leaning government, which came into power in 2019, promised to curb migration to ‘protect Danishness’.

      In addition to introducing the famous ‘burka ban’, new rules came in compelling all newcomers and their children to learn Danish or lose asylum-seeker benefits.

      Immigrants were also moved around the country to stop a ‘parallel’ foreign society growing up under a so-called ‘ghetto law’.

      Denmark’s border force also has powers to confiscate items such as jewellery and watches from incoming migrants to help fund the cost of their stay

      Daily Mail

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  24. MarkyMark says:

    “Britain took a series of wrong turns in the 1980. Political power was centralised. And economic power was privatised. The country surrendered control of essentials – Housing, Water, Energy and Transport and left people exposed to higher costs. Which left to the concentration of power and wealth in the hands of fewer people. Large parts of Britain were de-industrialised. Without the power to set new ambitions for themselves.” – Andy Burnham

    “The right use a phrase, take back control but they are the ones who gave it away in the first place.” – Andy Burnham
    ……….

    Burnham on the EU: Already U-turning before he’s even been elected

    Responding to Andy Burnham changing his position on rejoining the EU, Liberal Democrat Europe Spokesperson, Al Pinkerton MP:

    “I see Andy Burnham has already started U-turning before he’s even been elected. The Liberal Democrats have always been clear that Britain’s future lies back in the EU and we have a credible plan to get there, starting with a customs union.

    “I know that many Labour MPs agree with us that the government needs to show more ambition on Europe, so I hope they will back our amendment on Wednesday to send a message to the Prime Minister.”

    ENDS

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  25. MarkyMark says:

    Jon Snow reports on Andy Burnham election of one person – “I’ve never seen so many white people.”

    IN FULL: Andy Burnham speech as he is confirmed as Labour leader
    ITV News | 2.21m subscribers

    NOT ONE POLICY – JUST LABOUR WILL FIX EVERYTHING BY DECENTRALISING POWER AND INDUSTIRALISNG THE NORTH. THE NEW KING HAS ARRIVED.

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  26. tomo says:

    The individual is an active member of a mainstream political party and has gender issues…

    /rumor

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  27. tomo says:

    Baldie Murrell’s Dyson hairdryers are the least of our worries?

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  28. MarkyMark says:

    House of Lords – where Andy’s bills can be pushed through without a reading?! True fast democracy means no one will look.

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  29. tomo says:

    First it was The Met Office ….

    Now it’s NESO

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    • MarkyMark says:

      “The explosive claims – which remain unproven and are now being investigated – may sound technical but could not be more serious.”

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    • Flotsam says:

      It would be true to say that in Government there is no real Scientific, Mathematical or Engineering expertise, I also doubt if there is much, if any businesses knowledge. These technical areas are the centre of what is required to run a modern Country. Even if there is some expertise in those technocratic areas in the Civil Service there will be a fundamental lack of experience the public sector is riddled with Marxism and Wokeism. It’s the reason why so many cultish ideas now dominate Britain ie Man Made Global Warming, transgender crap, green crap, HS2, Smart Motorways etc.
      Advisors can advise but the decision makers have no idea what they’re doing.

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      • MarkyMark says:

        “Keir Starmer | @Keir_Starmer

        I promised that we would fix our NHS, so it’s fit for the future.

        Today, more patients are reporting improved experiences with their GP, dentist, and pharmacist since we’ve been in government.

        Delivering real change to people across the country.
        11:04 AM · Jul 9, 2026
        463.5K
        Views”

        “patients are reporting improved experiences”
        “patients are reporting improved experiences”
        https://x.com/Keir_Starmer/status/2075174346918637937

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      • tomo says:

        The ideologically zealous usually can’t implement something that goes against their catechisms so they try to move into areas where they can exclude non articles of belief (i.e. reality) that they are confused and irritated by. The bureaucracy tolerate some technologists but those are usually the ones who’ve failed elsewhere and are highly unlikely to challenge administrative caprice coz flexitime/ free vehicle / pension.

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  30. MarkyMark says:

    Andy Burnham – I want all sides of political debate to talk to each other.

    Andy Burnham hires this man who just deleted his X account
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  31. MarkyMark says:

    “Manchester gained international notoriety for its highly visible synthetic cannabinoid (Spice) epidemic, often referred to in the media as the “Spice Trail”. The phenomenon involves users becoming highly incapacitated—often standing frozen, swaying, or collapsing in a “zombie-like” state.”

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    AF-MAP-MANCHESTER-SPICE-TRAIL-v3.jpg?strip=all&w=400

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  32. MarkyMark says:

    In a sea of lies, the truth bobs up and down lost.

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  33. tomo says:

    Unelected PM Bodybags “no divisions in Labour” goes straight down the crapper…. instantly … How long till they tear themselves apart?

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  34. MarkyMark says:

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    From order-order.com

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  35. Up2snuff says:

    BBC WEB-SITE Watch #1 – the BBC are still obsessed by wimmin to the exclusion of men.

    I cite as evidence : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgegqrp656o

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  36. MarkyMark says:

    “6 million pounds a day to put up illegal migrants” Rishi Sunak – our best prime minister
    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: My Plan to Stop the Boats

    “I’ve secured more with France (paying them) which will see 40% more patrols (to help them off towards UK) on beaches” Rishi Sunak

    8 Aug 2023
    PM Rishi Sunak explains the top 5 things he is doing to stop the boats crossing the English channel.

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  37. Emmanuel Goldstein says:

    They’re on about the ‘Burnham bounce’ where Labour have risen in the polls.

    Most of us on here are the Reform type who will vote Reform (or Right) no matter what.
    Labour hard liners vote Labour and will not change.

    Who are these pool of voters who seem to change their minds every time something happens such as a change of leader, a bit of sleaze, oil prices and other stuff that happens all the time.

    Are they so weak willed or gullible that they flip flop votes depending on what is happening at that time.
    How many % of voters are these easily persuaded to change people. Is it a few % or maybe 20 – 30%
    Are all the policies Parties adopt aimed at this small pool of flipfloppers.
    Is it because of these constantly changing voters that we get the polls showing what the National vote is so that when they change their Party we get the swings and bounces.

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  38. MarkyMark says:

    “Labour movement leaders urge Burnham to end Diane Abbott’s party suspension on first anniversary”
    https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/labour-movement-leaders-urge-burnham-end-diane-abbotts-party-suspension-first-anniversary
    The first black woman to be elected to Parliament was suspended from the party for a second time after saying she did not regret her remarks on racism made more than three years ago.

    MOTHER OF THE HOUSE! HA HAH AH AH HAHA HAHA!

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  39. MarkyMark says:

    “collective action and reassigning blame for their grievances”??? Huh?
    ……………………

    “Through these structured organising conversations, groups learnt vital skills in how to speak to different types of people and move them to collective action and reassigning blame for their grievances.

    Session two of the day was a role-play activity based on The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists. The “Great Money Trick” game guides groups through how our economy works. Using knives (tools) and plates (factories), participants are asked to cut bread (raw materials) into equal parts.

    The factory boss, a capitalist played by Gawain, provides one coin for each successful bread cut, punishing those who are not playing the game and encouraging those who are to spy on their colleagues in return for increased pay.”

    https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/we-have-alternative-economics-histories-our-struggles-and-confidence-change-world

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  40. MarkyMark says:

    Good luck everyone!

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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c36yj4pn7jdo
    Who is the frontrunner to be the UK’s next chancellor?

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    • Ian Rushlow says:

      None of these have what it takes to be chancellor, as they all have net zero knowledge of finance. However, it doesn’t really matter which one is called to sip at the poisoned chalice. As Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng found out – both of whom were suitably qualified – the OBR, Bank of England and career civil servants control what happens.

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  41. MarkyMark says:

    History
    Past Prime Ministers
    21st century
    https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers

    The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP
    2022 to 2024

    The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss
    2022 to 2022

    The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
    2019 to 2022

    The Rt Hon Theresa May
    Conservative 2016 to 2019

    The Rt Hon Lord Cameron
    Conservative 2010 to 2016

    The Rt Hon Gordon Brown
    Labour 2007 to 2010

    …………
    https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/theresa-may
    Major acts
    Investigatory Powers Act 2016, European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017, European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, Climate Change Act (2050 Target Amendment) Order 2019

    Theresa May was the UK’s second female Prime Minister and the first world leader to serve with Type 1 diabetes.

    “…saw a record funding increase to the NHS worth over £20 billion.
    Theresa May launched the 25 Year Environment Plan to tackle issues such as plastic waste, and in 2019 she formally committed the UK to achieving ‘net zero’ climate emissions by 2050, making Britain the first major economy to do so.”

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  42. tomo says:

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  43. Emmanuel Goldstein says:

    The final (if you’re interested) is between Argentina, who want the Falklands and Spain, who want Gibraltar.

    We’re against the French, who don’t want the dinghy boys (but do want our fish) in the nothing game.

    I’ll be watching (again) recordings of When the boat comes in and Doc Martin.

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    • moggiemoo says:

      Starmer’s last act of saying fuck you to us all could be to pay the french eleventy billion pounds to lose. They’ll take it and win.

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  44. digg says:

    With the advent of the new Manchester Messia, The BBC have become a shameless rolling party political broadcaster for the Labour Party which they obviously hope will morph into the Red Marxist Junta to run the UK!

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  45. JonathanR says:

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  46. Up2snuff says:

    BBC WEB-SITE Watch #2 – the BBC still obsessed with wimmin to the exclusion of males.

    Is Nick Edser lazy? Or did he have a Getty Images pic forced upon him by an equally lazy BBC Picture Editor? I cite as evidence: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xnllq944go

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  47. tomo says:

    Simon Webb is usually very careful about what he says….

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  48. tomo says:

    The Guardian is also careful about what it publishes … Hope there’s something actionable in there …

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    • Fedup2 says:

      The Free Speech Union is now regarded as an enemy by the Left – the idea of free speech is a horror for the left – approved speech is fine – but free speech – forget it .

      Use the money you waste on the BBC to buy membership of the Free Speech Union – before it is illegalised by OFCOM or the 2027 public order act ….

      Section 1 spreading division is a criminal offence

      Section 2 reporting on invaders is illegal

      Section 3 X is banned

      Section 4 speculation becomes an offence

      Section 5 criticising a member of the government is an offence

      Section 6 preaching from the bible is an offence

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  49. Fedup2 says:

    I thought about watching the bodybags love in but thought – no – I’ll treat it like I did the England wokes v argee cheats game – but now I understand that bodybags dug up 3 corrupt labour failures from their past – I mean comrade Kinnock ? Blunket? And the one that looks like a horse – who if I recall famously claimed taxpayer expenses on her house plants and green house …..ah yeah Becket .. 3 uniparty failures …

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  50. MarkyMark says:

    “Mark Watson claims that Kaur’s move was NOT a malicious act, rather an “instinctive desire to protect her child.”

    Kiran Kaur has no previous convictions, and has spent 30 YEARS in this country – she is a “pillar of the community.”

    Kaur grew up in poverty in India, still lacks a proper education and struggles with English literacy. She has been working with charities and other Sikhs in the community, which is longstanding.”

    protect her child
    pillar of the community
    working with charities and other Sikhs in the community, which is longstanding

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