Thread 5 Burnham: Be More Dolly (Title edited by MNHQ at the request of the OP)

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But I thought they were all for “hurty words” just being free speech.

I hate Reform. However one good thing about all this attention is that they’ve finally been ah fed enough rope and are doing the rest for themselves.

I’m sure you don’t but “last potato in the bag” did make me chuckle 😂

Agree I very doubt they are fine upstanding members of the community.

to his thick base (you know who you are) that proves it's a conspiracy.

That assault is horrifying. But somehow I am not surprised.

John Crace

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/04/nigel-farage-reform-conference-donations-investigation

How many of them refused to wear any sort of face covering during covid do you reckon?

@pointythings that design is lovely! Gives Delft meets willow pattern vibes. Ihave pretty short hair anyway, shaved back and sides with some undercut and I’ve often been tempted to shave it all off and see what I look like. I fear my bone structure isn’t strong enough, but may do it if I ever manage to meet my weight loss goals (which are for health - I’m somewhere in the queue to see a consultant about a knee replacement) I may go for it. If I do I’ll be messaging you for a commission!

These guys are from a new far-right group called Patriot Platform set up by activist Danny Tommo, who never gets along well enough with anyone to stay in one group for long

Its website specifically vows to "get boots on the ground" and "turn shared concern into clear, lawful and purposeful action"

https://bsky.app/profile/lizziedearden.bsky.social/post/3murdhe5cis2f

Tommeh ten names is posting the live stream.

Oh my, what a shock 😂

For you I'll travel to Wales and do it!

Wow, that’s real friendship.

Paul King local Reform councillor told residents to avoid the port area. He said: “I’ve been told it’s a stop the boats protest. Speaking to local women, they felt frightened by such a large group of men walking up the street. We don’t condone causing public disturbance by protest. But it’s a very good example of what is happening daily with the boats coming in.”

What a stupid comment to make, beyond any sort of reason and logic.

Taken from here.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/05/black-clad-protesters-balaclavas-block-road-port-of-dover-kent

“Boots on the ground” - trying to make out like they are military trained & disciplined. Poseurs.

Predictably - criminal records and violence against women.

https://bsky.app/profile/hopenothate.org.uk/post/3mure3b2awk2k

Kent Police is calling it a 'spontaneous' protest

‘Spontaneous’ in its modern meaning, arranged online and bringing in thugs from Essex?

They all just happened to arrive dressed in black and wearing black facemasks.

Not even Flash Mobs are spontaneous.

Sort of thing Victorians would have said to explain a wet dream.

Probably not a coincidence. I can see a lot of protesters having to change their underwear later. It's then when living alone can really get you down.

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Farage tells Kuenssberg his family have been “begging him” to give up politics after months of pressure.

He also claimed he wasn't listening during his meeting the the fake foreign donor.

Marina’s on form.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/04/nigel-farage-reform-shadowy-foreign-donor-establishment-stitch-up

It's not just his family ....

Interesting

If he struggles with the pressure of being leader of a party with less than 10 MPs being PM would give him a complete breakdown within a week.