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1.EXCLUSIVE: @BylineTimes exposes the Russian neo-Nazi network – promoted by Tommy Robinson – pushing 'White Lives Matter' propaganda to sow division and race war across the UK and Europe. Founded by a sanctioned oligarch close to Putin🧵bylinetimes.com/2026/06/10/rev…

Just spoke to a business event in the Midlands. Show of hands on whether Starmer should stay or go — 80-20 stay. Has been similar at several recent events. Really interesting to see such a chasm between political/media bubble view, and out and about. Main reasons given “stability …. May not like some of the decisions but we are used to them now … fear of similar chaos as under the Tories … feeling that any PM with a decent majority has “the right and the duty” to serve a full term … May not be the most charismatic but “can the others really do much better in the circs?” … sense that media make everything seem worse than it is … worry that “country first, party second” exposed as hollow.

Our media fixation with Keir Starmer is becoming a literal drag on the country now. As I write this, I can already see the replies forming below, accusing me of being a Labour shill etc. but, believe it or not, I am not. Maybe it's worth setting this out — I have no party affiliation. None. I'm not 'on the right' … but that's as far as it goes. There are policies and people that I admire across the Lib Dems, Greens and Labour. Conversely, there are policies and people I am vehemently against within each of those parties as well. There are some decent Conservatives left but fewer and fewer in frontline politics and I can have excellent discussions with those moderate Tories that remain. Where my line in the sand is drawn though, as I'm sure you're all aware, is the far-right. Reform UK and Restore Britain. I have no common ground with their populism — I see through the propaganda. This doesn't mean that I think every member of Reform UK is a bad person, far from it, but I cannot rationalise their top-line bravado into credible politics. So, with all that being said, I think the witch-hunt of Keir Starmer is distracting the public from some far more serious crises. Since the very day Starmer took office, there has been an onslaught from the media; desperation to try and topple him and his principal team. This played out successfully with Angela Rayner, and they have been vicious and relentless pursuing Rachel Reeves. I listened to Paul Brand on LBC at the weekend continuously comparing Starmer to Boris Johnson in terms of sleaze. Have we collectively lost our minds? There is no other Prime Minister in history that compares to Johnson for scandal. The elephant in the room — Peter Mandelson. But is it really an elephant still? Clearly, Starmer should never have brought the Prince of Darkness into his team, that was a madness and severe failing of judgement. One for which he has accepted responsibility and apologised on multiple occasions. The vetting process appears to be, pretty much, a non-story, despite what Dan Hodges and GB News are shovelling out. So … we should be moving on. Shouldn't we? Kemi Badenoch and her famously robust judgement felt not yesterday, and spent more of her diminishing political currency by pushing Starmer with six questions at PMQs on the subject. She was met with a well briefed lawyer, that, in all honesty, made her look a bit silly for continuing her defeated line of questioning. While this continues to dominate the headlines, other far more crucial issues are being missed — we're going to run low on fuel soon, the cost of living is about to skyrocket, holidays will be cancelled imminently. But mainly ... the cost of living is about to skyrocket. We saw in yesterday's inflation rise that food is already moving upward, if Trump's ludicrous war in Iran continues, then we're all going to suffer the consequences. Surely, this is a far more pressing matter? One in which the government should be fully engaged in order to help protect the public — it's number one duty. It is very telling that Reform UK are spending very little time on the Starmer issue. They sent Lee Anderson out to raise this issue, for goodness’ sake. LEE ANDERSON. Farage is hyper focused on the local elections, safe in the knowledge that the media is obsessing over Keir Starmer, once again. He's making hay while the S*n shines on Labour. Jeez! This went on a bit, sorry, but it feels critical to me. We are being led around by the nose by the legacy media outlets. They smell blood in the water, but I really don't think the story is there. Not yet. And while the sharks circle, Reform UK are flying under the radar, ready to swoop on the local elections [sorry for the weird mixed metaphors — it's early!]. Have a lovely sunny day. 🌞

🚨🇬🇧 They’re not documenting London’s “decline.” They’re manufacturing it. New GLA research found that: 🔺“London in decline” narratives have surged by 150–200% in just two years. 🔺Migration-related content is up 350%. And this isn’t happening organically. The push is being driven by coordinated networks: 🔺UK far-right ‘patriot’ accounts 🔺Russian and Chinese state-aligned bot operations 🔺MAGA-adjacent outrage merchants like Tommy Robinson and Adam Brooks One Vietnamese network reportedly used AI-generated imagery and fake local news branding to build an audience of more than a million followers. Meanwhile, London’s homicide rate is at its lowest level on record. So no, this is not fearless truth-telling or “citizen journalism.” It’s narrative engineering, disinformation dressed up as reporting. [SOURCE: GLA/BBC, April 2026]

It is very strange that 500,000 people can take part in an anti-racist march, the biggest in British history, and yet the BBC does not report it. theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2…

If the UK wants to attract and retain entrepreneurs, it needs to be a great place to build a life & a business— not a bargain basement of low taxes and gutted public services, that would attract only the greedy and extractive. Invest in people, not a race to the bottom. 11/11

Now that the media has made a fool of itself over Starmer perhaps they could get around to actually scrutinising Nigel Farage. - His finances. - His dubious party funding - His links to Steve Bannon, Epstein and Russia. - Who actually paid for his house. @BBCNews @itvnews

So just me and Keir Starmer's mam that don't understand the public's PURE HATRED for him. I get the u-turns and the winter fuel mess were annoying, but after 14 yrs of tory I find it hard to dislike this govt, I think a lot of the hate is fuelled by the media...🤔? Just me then😬

European voices are being shadowbanned on X. Elon has changed the algorithm after Christmas. See how follow-counts roughly lined up with views until Dec 28? Now follower growth remains the same but views have crashed. Elon Musk has chosen to downregulate pro-EU content.

Ecco il link: civiceconomist.substack.com/p/russia-is-no…

@grok @Lindsey24257796 @BasilTheGreat Is The Policy Exchange a partisan organisation? Who is it funded by?

Is Britain becoming more violent? A look at the data:- comment.press/viol2

@mymomcare @Scaramucci @grok @grok what is the estimate of participation to all the 18th october #NoKings rallies across the US?

Yellow taxis and black cabs, big apple v big smoke, Trump Tower or the BT Tower? London and New York share a rivalry that goes back hundreds of years.⁠ ⁠ But is life in London better or worse than in Trump’s hometown, New York?⁠ thetimes.com/uk/london/arti… ⁠

The dawn of post-literate society substack.com/@jamesmarriott…

St George never visited England, but if he did, he would have had to have travelled here on a boat without a passport. Oh, and his Palestinian mother would've called him "Jarjis," not George, when he was born in Turkey. Just Sayin'

“The far-right 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 talking about Sadiq Khan, so does Trump. But why not Andy Burnham? What’s 𝙩𝙝𝙚 difference? 🤔 The News Agents discuss the ‘deeply sinister’ political shift that mainstream politicians mustn't ignore.

🧵In un documento ufficiale, il Dipartimento di Stato USA accusa l’UE di essere una minaccia per la civiltà occidentale. E sostiene un cambio di regime in favore dell’estrema destra. Il testo ribalta talmente la realtà che pare uscito dalla penna di uno Stalin postmoderno. 1/6

European institutions offered ‘scientific asylum’ to US researchers, neurodivergence enjoyed a big screen moment, and the seeds were sown for a new national UK forest positive.news/society/good-n…

This is the best summary of the current geopolitical situation I have seen. Sir Alex Younger was head of MI6 between 2014 and 2020. Really worth watching.