From today, EU citizens have a legal right to know when they're talking to a bot or looking at a deepfake, backed by fines of up to €15m. Thanks to Brexit, we're missing out on this protection.
digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu
I can’t believe that Reform UK turned out to be financed by a bunch of money laundering fronts for Russia. It’s just so unexpected.
The Access Hollywood Tape should've ended his career (politically or otherwise)
A reminder that, in June, Reform reinstated Sunderland councillor Glenn Gibbins, a man who suggested Nigerians should be melted down and used to fill potholes. Nigel Farage did not report this to the police, did not demand he face legal consequences, and still welcomes him in his party.
They are all bent and corrupt. Throw their dirty arses in jail where criminals belong
Byline Times@bylinetimes.bsky.social · 2w ago📌 ICYMI @nafeez.bsky.social Nigel Farage's criminal funder runs a Montenegro company whose corporate advisors work for a Belgrade Russian-arms dealer and individuals tied to Russian state-linked enterprises
Kylian Mbappe’s open letter to French people following the World Cup "Thank you. One month of emotion. Of going beyond limits. Of pride in wearing the colors of France. Of passion, above all, the same one that drives us on the field and that drives you, in front of the screen as in the stands."
Hope Not Hate: 'Reform UK is staffed by oddballs and enigmas, but none odder or more enigmatic than George Cottrell '“Posh George” has been described as Nigel Farage’s “right-hand man”, an aristocratic private banker Cottrell previously served 8 months in an American prison for fraud. 2016 mugshot
Mother of Farage aide George Cottrell convicted fraudster revealed as Reform UK’s biggest donor www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Mother of Farage aide George Cottrell revealed as Reform UK’s biggest donor
Electoral Commission figures show Fiona Cottrell has given £750,000 in contributions to party over past year
theguardian.com
So it looks like the dark money Cottrell scandal around Farage now involves people in Trump's circle too
Petition: Ban foreign media ownership, enact a social media levy & new regulatory reform & fund independent, local & cooperative-owned media. We believe democracy is failing as the media & political power are owned by a tiny rich elite. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
If this is coming as a surprise, I have a really interesting bridge you need to learn about. Total snip at 3 million quid.
South-East London for Europe (Selfe)@selfe.bsky.social · 2w agoThe questions around Nigel Farage and Reform UK’s finances are growing, not shrinking. A major new investigation raises fresh questions about convicted fraudster George Cottrell, Reform’s former treasurer, the party’s corporate restructuring and the handling of political donations. #ReformSleaze
Renewables are now the world's largest source of electricity – and the main source of new supplies
When the fuck will out government do something about these crooks. These murderous crooks.
Prem Sikka@premnsikka.bsky.social · 3w agoThames Water, the poster child of predatory capitalism announces hosepipe ban. TW loses 200bn litres annually to leaks. Dumps tons of sewage in rivers. Paid dividends, neglected investment. No new reservoirs since 1989. Massive hikes in customer bills. Numerous criminal convictions.
The claim “RFK Jr. does not fuck chickens” is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that RFK Jr. fucks chickens.
Prosecute, convict and imprison Make an example of corruption
Josiah Mortimer@josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 2w ago🔴 Elections Watchdog Assesses Reform UK’s £30,000 Private Flights Donation Exclusive: Watchdog escalates inquiry into Nigel Farage’s party amid questions over whether the true source of the money was concealed bylinetimes.com/2026/07/23/e...
A barrister represents his clients in court. Clients who are political dissidents. He now faces criminal prosecution for doing so. Not Turkey. Not Egypt. Not Russia. England. Astonishing, deeply disturbing, and part of a long slide towards authoritarianism. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Palestine Action barrister’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’
CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their job
theguardian.com
Mamdani is a man of actual principles and dignity. It's incredible to watch from Los Angeles.
Reform UK donor and Farage ally George Cottrell carried a fake Swiss passport under the name ‘Oscar Drewitt’. Cottrell was hired under the name by the future Reform treasurer Mehrtash A’zami. A’zami later vetted Cottrell’s mother's donations to Reform, now the subject of a police investigation
‘Posh George’, Two Passports, and a Fraudulent Identity: Convicted Fraudster and Nigel Farage Funder's Connections to Reform UK’s Murky Financial Structures
Why did Reform UK change from being a privately-owned company to a non-profit company limited by guarantee in 2025? Nafeez Ahmed investigates a fraudulent identity used by George Cottrell – and how hi...
bylinetimes.com
A betting account in the name of George Cottrell, the convicted fraudster who bankrolled Nigel Farage, received almost $9mn in cryptocurrency from unidentified sources while he was providing gifts to the Reform UK leader great work from @annasophiegross.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/b74c...
Betting account in George Cottrell’s name received $9mn in crypto from unidentified sources
Deposits in Polymarket wallet came as convicted fraudster was providing gifts to Farage
ft.com
Come out of retirement please, I want to see this 😀
👏👏👏 "When activists n Ireland heard that Peter Thiel’s secret club, Dialog, was planning to meet n the Irish countryside, they launched a campaign to stop it. They succeeded" PEOPLE OF IRELAND CAME THRU & SHOWED THIEL THE DOOR: DON'T LET THIS PASS W/O THEIR PROPS therealnews.com/peter-thiels...
Peter Thiel’s Dialog conference in Ireland shut down by grassroots action
A former Google worker describes the #DropDialog movement and organizing against Big Tech in Ireland.
therealnews.com
