I had to scroll back a bit, but I still have this on my phone
General Boles
@generalboles.bsky.social
Former MP, former Supreme Allied Commander #WarOnTheCountryside, above average satirical photoshopper & senior advisor to Sir Keir Starmer before he became unpopular
I wish Stephen nothing but the best however. Jessie was the breakout star of that series. Where's her column? www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026...
Stephen Libby on fashion: so many men have asked me for clothes advice since The Traitors
Our guest columnist reveals how he found his personal style, from jumpsuits to high-waisted trousers
theguardian.com
Scotland may have exited the World Cup early but their cultural legacy lives on Stateside
The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 3h ago“Tarps off,” the term coined for the trend of fans going shirtless at games, has captivated U.S. sports in recent months. Now, for every packed section of dad bods and farmer’s tans, there are double the number of empty seats.
There's a fun conversation on Times Radio right now about the SpaceX moon crash where the interviewer is asking why we shouldn't be more concerned about this crash, and the space expert is explaining where the Moon is and the likelihood of casualties
Hands up if you just knew Polanksi was going to wade in on this one and stick up for the guy jailed for a prolonged campaign of antisemitic harassment against a Jewish MP
Jordan@jordanpfot.bsky.social · 9h agoWhy are you commenting if you don’t know the specifics of the case!!!!!
DON'T talk about the neo-nazi Tory If only Zack had turned his head quick enough to see the first line on the teleprompter
I am going to be spending the rest of my day and possibly my week thinking about "Werner the Herzog" and quite frankly it's the last thing I needed
MaksonLima@maksonlima.bsky.social · 10h agoJuro que tem dias que eu acordo pensando nisso aqui:
Has anyone done a serious take on BInface's 99p Flake pledge and how it clashes with the realities of inflation and supply chain pressures? Surely a matter of time.
Bede's World! Bede's World! Party time! Venerable!
I set out my own thoughts here in @eastangliabylines.co.uk on how the UK could accede again to the EU internal market here without joining the EU (still not an easy option): eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
Customs union or single market: but is there a third way?
How could a Labour government opt for closer EU ties? We explain the customs union, internal market, and a third way combining these options
eastangliabylines.co.uk
What a pleasure it is to speak to Hector Bellerin. Today he plays against Arsenal, his Arsenal, for the first time. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Héctor Bellerín: ‘When you leave a club like Arsenal, it’s scary. It hurts’
Spanish full-back Héctor Bellerín tells Sid Lowe about his elation at his old club ending their title drought and how Mikel Arteta has helped prolong his career
theguardian.com
Interesting passage in the mea culpa on antisemitism from Tory council candidate at centre of selection row, supporting the view - fiercely denied by most on left at the time - that Corbyn was a magnet drawing antisemitic cranks into Labour.
Could we send Kemi to one of those clinics phone addicted teens go to? I'll chip in ten pounds for the sake of the party I once loved.
"I do not see right now a way to create a balance of interests where the Trump administration walks away with something that normal humans would regard as a win" - as.ft.com/r/76e3e95e-7...
Donald Trump trapped between escalation and an Iran deal on Tehran’s terms
US president faces few good options to exit a war he once said would end swiftly with the Islamic republic’s surrender
as.ft.com
I remember the days when it wasn't only 'the libs' who didn't like nazis. The good old days we call them, you know, like 5 years ago.
ConservativeHome’s leader today: conservativehome.com/2026/08/05/i...
I believe in second chances - but not for former neo-Nazis | Conservative Home
Again, I reiterate that I am all for second chances. But there comes a point in which one cannot extend the generosity of yet another attempt. Bonehill-Paine - I believe -, despite what he has done si...
conservativehome.com
Lads I'm in The Times and let me tell you, their per word rates aren't what they used to be. I had to pull a Jason Ardy on the word count just to get to four figures.
Simon Usherwood@simonusherwood.bsky.social · 14h agoNick Boles on his plan for a European confederation. Paper with Demos coming later www.thetimes.com/article/8459...
I've seen enough Bond films to know that if the follically challenged head of a corrupt organisation invites you to a meeting in an exotic location, you do not go. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Gianni Infantino latest: Fifa chief calls executive meeting as criticism mounts
Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.
bbc.co.uk
Foreign secretary Ed Miliband will travel to Washington tomorrow to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine and Gaza with his US counterpart Marco Rubio, as he seeks to move beyond past criticism of Donald Trump and build ties with the president’s team www.ft.com/content/bea0...
‘Two very different characters’: Miliband and Rubio to meet in Washington
Foreign secretary to discuss Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine and Gaza with US counterpart
ft.com
Started at The Mirror one year ago today. There's been two Prime Ministers, loads of Reform scandals, and absolutely no respite. Thanks for reading my stuff if you have x
"need you to get Kemi out there defending a neo-nazi" "yes my master" "say it proper" "nice one, top one, sorted lad" "bangin"
I've seen enough Bond films to know that if the follically challenged head of a corrupt organisation invites you to a meeting in an exotic location, you do not go. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Gianni Infantino latest: Fifa chief calls executive meeting as criticism mounts
Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.
bbc.co.uk
Favourite quote: "When it comes to meeting world leaders, they’re not going to go, ‘Oh, he likes The Smiths, so we’ll do a deal with him’."
“He might be hopeless, but he seems genuine”: My focus groups on the early days of Andy Burnham - Lord Ashcroft Polls
My latest focus groups took place in Wallsend, Norwich and Lowestoft, where recently disgruntled 2024 Labour voters – and some opponents – told us what they made of Andy Burnham’s first days as prime ...
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