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Vicky Richter🇩🇪🇺🇸🇧🇷🇬🇧@VickyR1chterTommy Robinson in court today on terrorism charges — for refusing to hand over his phone. Live updates from the courtroom 🧵 Now, I’m no expert on the finer points of barristers’ ethics in this coun...
SummaryTommy Robinson was arrested at the Channel Tunnel under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act for refusing to hand over his phone password. His barrister argues the arrest was discriminatory, based on his political beliefs rather than legitimate terrorism concerns, with cross-examination revealing the officer made a thirty-four-second selection based on recognizing Robinson visually and knowing about his recent Trafalgar Square rally.Oct 13, 202539 tweets♥ 8.8K
Subversive Force@SubversiveForce🚨SHOCKING. Former Labour Blackburn MP Kate Hollern speaking about the ‘toxic’ general election campaign where she lost to Gaza thug Adnan Hussain MP. "At one point, I was told I was going to be behea...
SummaryFormer Labour MP Kate Hollern describes experiencing threats and intimidation during the 2024 election campaign in Blackburn, where she lost to independent candidate Adnan Hussain, including death threats and pressure from religious messaging in mosques discouraging Labour votes. The thread alleges Hussain engaged in divisive campaigning and has not reached out to constituents since taking office.Jan 8, 202611 tweets♥ 7.3K
Antonello Guerrera@antoguerreraExtraordinary words by Sir John Major on #Brexit at LSE last night: 🧵 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 1. “In an act of collective folly, the United Kingdom voted to lead to European Union across the world, our enemies celeb...
SummaryFormer UK Prime Minister Sir John Major delivered a scathing critique of Brexit at LSE, calling it a "collective folly" that has left Britain poorer, weaker, and isolated, with the public now overwhelmingly recognizing it was a mistake. He urged the government to work toward rejoining at least the EU Single Market and Customs Union, arguing that Britain's economic and political interests demand closer alignment with Europe in an increasingly uncertain world shaped by rival superpowers.Nov 19, 20252 tweets♥ 7.2K
Gerry Samuels@GerrySamuels12Lots of Boomers seem to be remembering the summer of 1976 with rose tinted spectacles, & think that they ‘just got in with it’ Let’s have a look at what the newspapers of the day had to say in 19...
SummaryA thread debunks the nostalgic narrative about summer 1976 by showing contemporary newspaper reports revealing significant hardship: excess deaths (particularly among elderly), school closures, railway disruption, airport strikes, factory walkouts, and a crime wave. The takeaway is that people didn't simply "get on with it"—they experienced serious challenges that often go unremembered.Jun 26, 20269 tweets♥ 8.9K
Alex Armstrong@AlexarmstrongGB NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer spent £30,000 of YOUR money on beds, sofas, Ottoman blanket boxes and a £1,395 TV unit. Starmer lectured Boris Johnson about donor spending on Downing St., but this i...
SummaryGB News reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spent £30,000 of taxpayer money on furniture and renovations for his Downing Street residence, including sofas, beds, and a TV unit. The story highlights the apparent hypocrisy of Starmer having previously criticized Boris Johnson's donor-funded flat renovations, while now using public funds during a cost-of-living crisis.Apr 15, 20266 tweets♥ 7K
Liz Webster@LizWebsterSBFTHIS IS *GARGANTUAN* 💥 One of the Chief Priests of Economists for Brexit has now publicly admitted: 🟥 Brexit made Britain poorer 🟥 Business investment collapsed 🟥 Productivity weakened 🟥 EU-fac...
SummaryA prominent economist and Brexit architect has publicly admitted that Brexit has significantly damaged the British economy, causing lower GDP growth, collapsed business investment, and weakened productivity, while delivering no meaningful benefits—contradicting claims from remaining Brexit advocates like Farage. This marks a major shift as the intellectual foundations of Brexit support crack and high-profile figures acknowledge the economic costs are real and measurable.Nov 27, 20258 tweets♥ 5.7K
Donna-Louise@NoLongerTheFuzz1/ In January 2008, PC Neil Sampson walked towards a man with a knife. He took seven stab wounds doing it. His dog Anya, already bleeding, kept hold of the attacker so her handler could live. That s...
SummaryA man who stabbed two police officers and their dog in 2008 was released after serving half his sentence, had his Prevent case closed, and went on to commit an antisemitic terror attack in Golders Green in 2026, stabbing two Jewish men. The thread argues systemic failures in sentencing, citizenship removal, and oversight of counter-terrorism cases enabled the attack, and calls for policy changes including full sentences for attacks on police and deportation powers.Apr 30, 202625 tweets♥ 6.4K
derek guy@dieworkwearDon't know anything about Andy Burnham, but I recognize the room in the middle photo. That's Private White VC. Let me tell you about them. 🧵
SummaryA thread explaining Private White VC, a British luxury clothing manufacturer in Manchester that revived a historic garment factory in 2008 and now produces high-end workwear using traditional British textiles and techniques. The author argues this represents the correct model for reshoring manufacturing in post-industrial economies—focusing on premium products rather than cheap goods.Jul 26, 202620 tweets♥ 8.7K
PFA@PFAWith less than one month to go, here’s a reminder of the Top Six at the 2026 PFA Awards - all voted for by the players. 🧵 PFA Players’ Player of the Year. 🏆
SummaryA reminder of the Top Six nominees across various PFA Awards categories for 2026, voted by players themselves. The awards cover Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and divisional awards across English football leagues.Jul 26, 20268 tweets♥ 8.7K
Ben@ben_toto23🧵 The BBC just published their official response to complaints about ignoring Rupert Lowe’s Rape Gang Inquiry (Feb 2026). Their excuse? “Limited resources.” During the SAME 10 days they found resou...
SummaryThe BBC apologized for insufficient coverage of Rupert Lowe's Rape Gang Inquiry, claiming limited resources despite simultaneously covering Mandelson/Epstein, Prince Andrew, and Winter Olympics extensively. This marks the second BBC apology regarding the inquiry, following a previous incident where they published critical coverage before allowing Lowe to respond.Feb 19, 20263 tweets♥ 5.7K
Basil the Great@BasilTheGreatMuslim Grooming Gangs have been raping little girls for decades Now they've made a play about it where the Muslims are the victim This is despicable Here's what happens🧵⬇️
SummaryThe user criticizes a theatrical production about Muslim grooming gangs in the UK, arguing it misrepresents the situation by portraying Muslims as victims while depicting police-supported protests, mosque burning, and street violence against Muslims as propaganda that distorts reality.Jan 17, 20265 tweets♥ 7.1K
David Shaw@David90shaw🚨 BREAKING: The head of the Council of Europe just dropped an absolute bombshell. He says if Britain leaves the ECHR to finally secure our own borders, we will be grouped alongside Russia and Belarus...
SummaryA thread criticizing the Council of Europe's warning that leaving the ECHR would align Britain with Russia and Belarus, arguing the court prevents necessary border security and deportations while the UK government refuses to withdraw.May 6, 20263 tweets♥ 6.7KSubversive Force@SubversiveForce🚨 FEMALE MUSLIMS FLYING JIHADIST FLAGS IN LONDON THIS AFTERNOON 🧵 I don’t want to hear again from the Mayor of London about how tough it is to be a Muslim in Britain or from Muslim orgs claiming wom...
SummaryA thread criticizing a London protest where participants were allegedly flying jihadist flags and calling for violence, contrasting the protesters' actions with recent statements from British Muslim leaders and politicians about discrimination and safety concerns facing Muslims in the UK.Apr 4, 20267 tweets♥ 6K
Nick Timothy MP@NJ_TimothyMore revelations today about the police, problem mosques and the "intelligence" used to ban Israelis from Villa Park. How did a mosque - especially one so controversial - interview and help to appoin...
SummaryA thread alleging controversial connections between a mosque with documented antisemitic content and UK police leadership decisions, including appointment influence and alleged coordination on banning Israeli fans from a Villa Park football match, while questions arise about the Home Secretary's knowledge and inaction.Jan 11, 20264 tweets♥ 5.5K
Christian Concern@CConcern(1) BREAKING: The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and its General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, are under growing scrutiny for refusing to intervene in the case of Jennifer Me...
SummaryA UK nurse suspended for refusing to use preferred pronouns for a transgender patient claims the Royal College of Nursing abandoned her despite a Supreme Court ruling affirming biological sex recognition. The RCN faces criticism for delaying action while citing pending government guidance, and the nurse is pursuing legal action against her employer for discrimination and harassment.Dec 1, 20255 tweets♥ 5.6K
Adam@AdamJoseph