@writesbright.bsky.social
Investigative journalist, author, and Yorkshireman. DeSmog’s UK deputy editor.
@jameskingsland.bsky.socialReposted by @writesbright.bsky.social"Rather than welcoming these aliens into our homes, and building giant computer warehouses to fuel their malevolent little minds, we should consider whether incubating our own extinction is such a bright idea"
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@guardianheather.bsky.socialReposted by @writesbright.bsky.socialSorry at what point do the government feel the need to do something about BBC funding, or are they just going to watch it be salami-sliced to extinction?
@writesbright.bsky.socialOne of Reform’s defences over the Verbatim sting is that Dan Jukes, Farage’s right-hand man, was a private contractor with multiple clients so wasn’t working on behalf of the party. Tenuous though that defence is, it’s also funny that one of Jukes’s clients in recent years has been… Michelle Mone
@writesbright.bsky.socialBit of background on Reform’s UAE ties at the bottom of this piece 👇🏻
@writesbright.bsky.socialBurnham’s response to the Manchester City story may have been iffy, but wait until Farage gets asked about it - his party is in bed with the UAE… and he knows nothing about football
@steveakehurst.bsky.socialReposted by @writesbright.bsky.socialNEW: How does Burnham’s conference speech land with voters when they see it it?
In short, very well it seems. A thread on some new video testing of the PM’s speech among voters by @persuasionuk.bsky.social
Top line findings and some caveats below! 🧵👇
@writesbright.bsky.socialReposted by @writesbright.bsky.socialHave been listening to some smart people over the past few days on how Labour can beat Reform. Here are a few things they said 👇🏻
@writesbright.bsky.socialHave been listening to some smart people over the past few days on how Labour can beat Reform. Here are a few things they said 👇🏻
@desmog.comReposted by @writesbright.bsky.social🔴 NEW - Tony Blair Institute Brings Gas-Guzzling Tech Giants to Labour Conference
The think tank has received extensive funding from U.S. tech interests.
@valdobson.bsky.socialReposted by @writesbright.bsky.socialThe RNLI aren’t traitors; they’re heroes
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@whalleysteve.bsky.socialReposted by @writesbright.bsky.socialAs the Tories recover a smidgen of lost ground, it's worth remembering where their interests lie.
@kennystew.artReposted by @writesbright.bsky.socialI know it’s a pretty tired and far from original point by now, but consider this versus someone holding up a Palestine Action sign and muse on which this government considers support for terrorism.
@writesbright.bsky.socialReposted by @writesbright.bsky.social🔴 What do Farage’s crypto billionaires want?
@damianhastie.bsky.socialReposted by @writesbright.bsky.socialI built OC Political to follow the money in British politics. Every donation since 2001, MPs' interests, ministerial meetings, lobbying, company records, even property. Joined up and searchable in one place.
This week it became free. Register & dig in: www.openandcandid.com
@desmog.comReposted by @writesbright.bsky.social🔴 NEW - UAE Influence on Reform Should be Investigated –Report
The Gulf petrostate is forging alliances with radical right-wing parties across the world.
@jimallthetime.bsky.socialReposted by @writesbright.bsky.socialWhat do Farage’s crypto billionaires want?
An industry with a lot on the line
@writesbright.bsky.social🔴 What do Farage’s crypto billionaires want?
@writesbright.bsky.socialRupert Murdoch’s media empire paid £8,000+ for Kemi Badenoch to attend various meetings in Greece with company execs a few weeks ago
@jonnelledge.bsky.socialReposted by @writesbright.bsky.sociala powerful case for appointing a secretary of state specialising in media and culture
@josh-kaplan.bsky.socialReposted by @writesbright.bsky.socialNEW: Don Trump Jr’s luxurious wedding was secretly bankrolled by a Russian oligarch close to Putin.
A saga involving private islands, the Olympics, and a Russian government-backed biker gang: www.propublica.org/article/dona...
