“Man is the most insane species. He worships an invisible God and destroys a visible Nature.” — Hubert Reeves

🧐🤔YOU WANTED A WALL, TRUMP? YOU’LL HAVE ONE. Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, responded to Trump’s threats: “So you voted to build a wall. Well then, dear Americans — even if geography isn’t your strong suit, and you see America as a country rather than a continent — you should know that on the other side of that wall stand 7 billion people. And if the word ‘people’ doesn’t resonate with you, let’s call them ‘consumers.’ Those 7 billion consumers can switch from iPhone to Samsung or Huawei in less than two days. They can trade Levi’s for Zara or Massimo Dutti, and within six months replace Ford and Chevrolet with Toyota, KIA, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, Volvo, Subaru, Renault, or BMW — brands that are already more popular in many places. They can cancel DirecTV. And even if they choose not to, they can stop watching Hollywood films and turn instead to higher-quality productions from Latin America or Europe — with richer storytelling and better filmmaking. Believe it or not, people can skip Disney and visit the Xcaret resort in Cancún instead — or explore destinations across Mexico, Canada, or South America. Even in Mexico, you can find better burgers than McDonald’s — with higher nutritional value. Have you ever seen pyramids in the United States? Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, and Sudan have ancient wonders — none of them in the U.S. If they were, Trump would probably have bought and resold them by now. We know Nike isn’t the only sneaker brand. There’s Adidas — and even Mexican brands like Panama. We understand economics better than you think. And we also know that when those 7 billion consumers stop buying American products, unemployment will rise, and your economy — trapped behind its own self-imposed wall — will begin to collapse to the point where you’ll be begging for help. We didn’t want to do this. But you wanted a wall? Well. You’ve got one.” Her approval rating has reached a historic level — according to a recent poll, it stands at 85%.

Carney: The new world order will be built from Europe. Canada is the most European of non-European countries, and we are transforming our cooperation with the EU ... In a more dangerous and divided world, Canada has chosen to build and work in partnership with Europe.

I don't blame Healey for frustration. I blame him for failure of perspective. The bastard Tories stole all the money & left the UK in a parlous state. We should all be frustrated, but the money that should have been spent over 14 years simply wasn't. Not easy to conjure it up now

Nigel Farage explicitly and repeatedly claimed in late 2024 and early 2025 interviews (after his election as MP for Clacton) that he had bought a house in Clacton. To Sky News (November 2024): “I’ve just exchanged contracts on the house that I’ll be living there in – is that good enough?… I’ve bought a house in Clacton. What more do you want me to do?” To LBC (January 2025): He stated he had bought a house in Clacton, adding details about being seen out shopping locally. The truth, widely reported in the 'mainstream media', is that the £885,000–£900,000 detached house in Frinton-on-Sea (part of the Clacton constituency) was purchased outright in November 2024 solely in the name of his partner, Laure Ferrari. Land Registry documents list her as the sole owner; Farage has no legal or financial stake in it. In September 2025, after the discrepancy was highlighted, Farage admitted he was wrong to phrase it that way. Phrase it that way? This was not media distortion of his words—the claims he made are on record in multiple interviews, and he later acknowledged the inaccuracy. He lied. Repeatedly. And now the pathetic coward is hiding from scrutiny and accountability. Here are several documented cases where Nigel Farage made claims that were proven false, misleading, or which he later admitted were wrong (beyond the Clacton house example). all of which the 'mainstream media' highlighted: 1. £350 million a week to the #NHS Farage and the Leave campaign prominently featured the claim that the UK sent £350m a week to the EU, which could go to the NHS instead (on the famous battle bus and posters). Reality: This was the gross figure before the UK rebate and other receipts; the net was around £250m or less. Post-referendum, Farage distanced himself, calling it “a mistake” and saying “I would never have made that claim.” He noted it wasn’t his advert but had not openly condemned it during the campaign 2. Migrants eating swans in Royal Parks (2025) Farage claimed on LBC that “swans were being eaten in Royal Parks” and carp taken from ponds by migrants from “different cultures.” Reality: The Royal Parks authority stated there were no reported incidents of people killing or eating swans in the eight Royal Parks. Police and fact-checkers found no supporting evidence for the specific claim. 3. Shoplifting up to £200 goes unpunished (repeated, e.g. 2024–2025) Farage claimed you can shoplift up to £200 before prosecution. Reality: False. There is no such £200 threshold; prosecutions occur for far smaller amounts, and police/courts have handled many cases below that figure. 4. 2.4 million people “settled” in the UK in two years (2024) Farage stated 2.4 million had settled. Reality: Gross arrivals were around that, but many were temporary (students, workers on contracts). Net migration was far lower. Not all “settled.” 5. Local election candidates shouting “Allahu Akbar” and “we are coming to get you” (2024) Farage claimed this happened in Leeds, Burnley, Bradford, etc. Reality: One candidate in Leeds did say “Allahu Akbar” (a common celebratory phrase) and made Gaza comments (later apologised for). No evidence for the other locations or the “we are coming to get you” threat. 6. Crime statistics: Farage has repeatedly claimed police-recorded crime shows rises contradicting official falls; fact-checks often note selective use or context missing (e.g., reporting changes, post-pandemic effects). 7. Immigration/economy claims: Multiple fact-checks on net migration impacts, housing needs, and economic comparisons to the EU have been rated misleading or false in presentation.

What, like you used Clacton as a stepping stone for your career Nigel?

This should be the best match up in the early games of this tournament

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he’s “the only person” with enough “public rapport and courage” to be prime minister – 15 reactions that see right through his guff thepoke.com/2026/06/13/refor…

We need an official statement from @ITV to explain why they feel we, as an audience, benefit from Lee Dixon as a commentator. It's inexplicable. No energy, no insight, no controversial takes. It's an important crucial role, @ITV. WTF?

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It’s all a game. She’s positioned herself. So the job works for her. It’s sociopathic, insincere nonsense

Starmer is showing real leadership in refusing to give in to the Corbynistras & the RW media. Standing firm to avoid the sort of chaos & instability the Tories wrought. He is made of much stronger stuff than the likes of Healey or Burnham, who put themselves before the country.

.@UKLabour I would STRONGLY suggest that you remove this post immediately as your statement of myself ‘assaulting’ a female officer is highly misleading and completely false as I’ve never laid a finger on a woman let alone a female Police officer! However doesn’t Labour allow for female police officers to have their noses broken nowadays??? #Manchester #Labourout

Another traitorous display of toxic rhetoric by the most blatantly divisive siren of modern day UK politics - all noise and no substance.

Translated This is a man who is terrified of scrutiny Here is a man unwilling to be questioned or challenged Here is a man who will only allow you to hear what he wants you to hear No transparency , no accountability, no challenge A coward hiding behind pre recorded video

Declaraciones de Jurgen Klopp a ZDF, sobre la reanudación del juego retrasada por el árbitro, durante el cooling break del México-Sudáfrica para que terminaran los comerciales de algunas cadenas de TV: "Esto es el fútbol siendo tomado como rehén por ejecutivos en oficinas con aire acondicionado". "Estos supuestos 'descansos por el calor' nos los vendieron como un escudo para el bienestar de los jugadores, una noble espada contra el calor. ¿Pero en realidad? No es más que una jaula dorada construida para patrocinadores. Cuando vi a los jugadores parados durante un descanso por calor mientras los tiempos de televisión dictaban el ritmo del partido, no pude evitar preguntarme: ¿a quién está sirviendo realmente la Copa del Mundo? ¿A los aficionados?, ¿A los jugadores?, ¿O a los anunciantes?". "Un partido de la Copa del Mundo debería fluir como un río. En cambio, estamos construyendo presas en medio de él para que los comerciales puedan pasar. Eso es peligroso para el espíritu del juego. El fútbol alguna vez fue el evento principal, pero ahora corre el riesgo de convertirse en la música de fondo de un espectáculo publicitario. Nos dicen que estos descansos son por el bienestar de los jugadores, y por supuesto la salud de los jugadores importa. Pero cuando el juego empieza a doblar sus rodillas ante los tiempos de la televisión, la gente va a hacer preguntas. El balón se supone que es la estrella. No un descanso comercial". "La Copa del Mundo es la catedral del fútbol. Sin embargo, a veces da la sensación de que la hemos convertido en un centro comercial donde la caja registradora recibe más respeto que el propio partido. Si este es el futuro, entonces el fútbol ya no está siendo interrumpido por los anuncios. El fútbol se está convirtiendo en la interrupción entre los anuncios".

this is the difference that is made to my life. Before Musk took over X it was very rare for me to receive any antisemitic abuse on this platform. As a result of the people and accounts that he has encouraged and boosted it is now an everyday occurrence. 99% of this stuff will stay online. A tiny amount of it won't.

Yusuf is no longer just the Shadow Home Secretary. He is now the Shadow Minister for: AI Immigration. Crime. Defence. The Economy. Net Zero. Housing. Education. Healthcare. Foreign Affairs. National Identity. Western Civilisation. And apparently the weather. I am beginning to suspect he has attended a Heritage Foundation seminar entitled: “How to Turn Every Conversation Into a Culture War.” The remarkable thing is that dozens of completely different issues somehow end up with exactly the same answer: Be afraid. All this from a man who is unelected. That is not leadership. That is a one-man Department of Anxiety.

This is spot on - the Labour Party is in danger of throwing the baby out with the bathwater if it topples Starmer. With so much world and economic turbulence the UK needs stability and perseverance not more chop and change.

In other words, I can't bear to be questioned about my dodgy finances so I'm never going to speak to a real journalist again.