Robin Murray

‘Thick as Thieves’: Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage’s Putin Problem Far from being distant from the Reform UK Leader, insiders told Byline Times that the former MEP convicted of bribery was one of Farage’s closest aides, while we reveal how Gill worked on the Kremlin’...

If you are not alarmed by the Russian connection to Farage and Co you should be. Pay attention.👇

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The leader of the far-right GB in Wales pleads guilty of having received RU cash to speak well of Russia in the European Parliament

Imagine how many of them are actually there.

Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy

“The ECHR isn’t Brussels meddling. It’s the foundation that protects you from your own government.” 👏👏👏

Rachel Reeves pushes for EU youth migration scheme ahead of Budget The chancellor calls for an 'ambitious' deal as she looks to boost growth ahead of the 26 November Budget.

Finally.

"Rachel Reeves has pushed for an "ambitious" youth migration deal with the EU in a bid to improve the outlook of the public finances ahead of the autumn Budget."

Brexit has been a huge block on youth opportunity, mobility and economy. Time to break barriers.

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U.K. Politician Admits Making Pro-Russia Statements in Return for Bribes
Nathan Gill, a former leader of Reform U.K. in Wales, pleaded guilty on Friday to charges of bribery while he was a member of the European Parliament.

#Reform

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This thread shows why I privately wonder if we should even dignify Farage’s latest vehicle with the name 'Reform UK'.

It's the Nigel Farage party – a continuation of the Nigel Farage party that has existed for two decades.

It's him, his lackeys, his policies.

And when he goes, it goes.

Now the Europeans are allowing their golf to do the talking which is a more eloquent reply to defeat the Americans whilst subject to disgusting abuse only enhances the coming victory Over them.

Just a reminder folks.

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Liz Cheney, “To my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonour will remain"

At last! Starmer attacks Farage…

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Apparently the Americans at the Ryder Cup are behaving appallingly. Not only abusing the European golfers but also their families. Americans rarely pit themselves against the rest of the world (the World Series is a joke) but they are the absolute worst losers. No idea of sportsmanship or fair play.

Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.

He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.

A Brexit Party MEP.

A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:

"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."

This is a MASSIVE story

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On this one, Farage might actually be going too far for some of Reform's less diehard supporters. Even leaving aside the absurdly inflated claims of savings and the logistical nightmare it would create, the retrospective nature of the proposal goes against popular notions what is and isn't 'fair'.

“One possible sign of desperation is the reported presence of units made up of soldiers infected with a variety of diseases, including HIV & hepatitis, wearing armbands marking them out as sick, being sent in to battle”

More mobilisation?
Unpopular

But Ukrainians are suffering manpower constraints

A lot of sensible people get squeamish at labelling Nigel Farage “far-right”, but his policy of cancelling the legal status of tens of thousands of settled immigrants can not be politically described as anything else.

Reform are campaigning on a policy of cruelty & xenophobia.

Nigel Farage is, and always was, far right, from his schooldays. The squeamishness about calling him out is one of the reasons we’re in such a terrible state today.

THE NHS WRECKER: FARAGE’S DISASTROUS PLAN

Nigel Farage has been warned his bid to deport legal migrants could cripple the NHS and care sectors that rely on them

Keir Starmer to launch progressive fightback against ‘decline and division’ fuelled by far right Prime minister expected to warn UK is ‘at a crossroads’ as he sets out plan to counter Nigel Farage and Reform

Farage fuels hate and division - progressive voices need to tell a different story!

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/23/keir-starmer-to-launch-progressive-fightback-against-decline-and-division-fuelled-by-far-right

Putin is an idiot. He may have succeeded in rising to the top of the Russian mafia and surving there as a despot, but beyond blanket bombing cities out of existence, he's an utter loser when it comes to military strategy. Russia can't beat Ukraine – so what chance would it have against NATO?

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back. It’s proof that you still have power | Robert Reich Disney saw hurricane-level blowback over the talkshow host’s suspension, thanks in large part to consumers

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back. It’s proof that you still have power | Robert Reich

'Everytime you think it can't get any worse...in he comes with the most extraordinary nonsense.'

As Trump links paracetamol to autism, @mrjamesob.bsky.social feels we ought be 'better at distinguishing between normal occupants of the presidential office - and baboons'.

We must stop the racists spewing hate from taking over our towns | Letters Letters: Readers respond to the recent surge of intimidating rallies by the far right in England

This is becoming really frightening. Every single decent politician must speak out against these flag waving Nazis. Remember although they are thugs we are many, they are few’.

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‘should the government prioritise winning back its Reform-curious voters with a hardline crime and immigration stance, or speak louder to its progressive base to build an angry liberal coalition against Farage?’

I vote for the angry liberal coalition against Farage!

If you have a wondered, what you would have done during the rise of fascism in 1930s look at what you are doing or not doing now and you probably have the answer.

It is comforting to ignore it and focus on the minutiae of daily life until it is too late to react. Stop them.

Labour MPs will hope Starmer’s words after far-right rally signal shift in tone No 10’s strong statement is welcome change for many in the party amid growing agitation over ‘progressive emergency’

This is a question for all of us to face. 👇

“It is a progressive emergency,” one MP said. “We are at a moment in history where our kids might ask us: ‘What did you do?’”

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder (with complete lack of empathy) on full display here. For Trump, it was never about Kirk. It was always about who the shooter was. And now that he knows, he's gonna move on as quickly as possible.

Well the result of a year of Labour shifting right has proved disastrous as the polls confirm. You cannot ‘out’ Farage - Farage. In trying to do so Labour is haemorrhaging support to parties on the left. Something has to change and Toynbee is correct imo that labour has nothing to lose in the fight.

It is not too late, but it is the 11th hour. We must do all we can and get involved in the preservation of British democracy before the far right take it away.

If you want to know what you would have done during the rise of the Nazis in the 1930s Look at what you are doing now.

From now on, Labour has one mission only. It must focus on saving Britain from Farage | Polly Toynbee The hard right doesn’t speak for most voters. The progressive cause is not yet lost, but there is an urgent need for energy, purpose and clarity, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

I think this article by @pollytoynbee should be shared widely. All decent people should now rally to one cause - to defeat Reform. Labour should refocus.

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From now on, Labour has one mission only. It must focus on saving Britain from Farage | Polly Toynbee www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This is not a time for apathy. Decent democratic people who distrust the far right must be mobilised before it is too late. If you want to know how you would have behaved in Germany in the 1930s simply look at what you are doing or not doing now. We must wake up.. ends