Friday, 16 May 2025

COUNCIL BY-ELECTIONS 15.05.25


Four seats were up for grabs on Thursday and it was another stunning week for the Reform UK juggernaut.  They were fighting all four seats for the first time and won two.  In Norfolk they took a seat from the Conservatives and in Stoke-on-Trent they completely annihilated the defending Labour party, receiving almost three times as many votes.  They also scored an impressive second place in Dunbartonshire, where they pushed the SNP all the way to the final round of counting.

So has Chairman Starmer's immigration rhetoric had an impact on voters?  Not judging by these results, where Labour's vote share plummeted by double digits in all four seats.

Whetstone, Barnet London Borough Council

Lab: 965 (33.5%) -18.0%
Con: 818 (28.4%) -7.8%
Ref: 592 (20.5%) New
Grn: 208 (7.2%) -5.1%
LDm: 176 (6.1%) New
REU: 65 (2.3%) New
TUS: 47 (1.6%) New
Ind: 13 (0.5%) New

Lab HOLD

Acle, Broadland District Council

Ref: 322 (33.2%) New
Con: 208 (21.4%) -25.4%
Grn: 200 (20.6%) New
Lab: 186 (19.2%) -23.2%
LDm: 54 (5.6%) -5.2%

Ref GAIN from Con

Birches Head & Northwood, Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Ref: 1,226 (58.5%) New
Lab: 449 (21.4%) -23.3%
Ind: 346 (16.5%) -14.0%
Con: 73 (3.5%) -16.7%

Ref GAIN from Lab

Clydebank Waterfront, West Dunbartonshire Council

(first preference votes)

SNP: 1,039 (36.1%) -16.1%
Ref: 768 (26.2%) New
Lab: 739 (25.2%) -12.2%
LDm: 138 (4.7%) New
Con: 84 (2.9%) -4.8%
Grn: 76 (2.6%) New
Alb: 47 (1.6%) New
SFP: 25 (0.9%) -1.7%

SNP HOLD (elected stage 7)

Abbreviations

Lab = Labour
Con = Conservative
Ref = Reform UK
Grn = Green
LDm = Liberal Democrat
REU = Rejoin EU
TUS = Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
SNP = Scottish National Party
Alb = Alba
SFP = Scottish Family Party
Ind = Independent

Thursday, 15 May 2025

A TALE OF TWO FACES

As Keir Starmer handed a brutal reposte to Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader, the reactions of the women seated either side of him were polar opposite.  Flanked by Reeves and Rayner, the PM faced a question from Liz Saville-Roberts regarding his recent 'hard line' speech on immigration.  The member for Dwyfor-Meirionnydd pointed to previous remarks made by Starmer supporting migrants and freedom of movement, contrasting them with quotes from his speech earlier this week.

"Is there any belief he holds which survives a week in Downing Street", she asked.  Starmer rose to his feet and delivered a robust and uncharacteristically humorous response: "Yes, the belief she talks rubbish".

The response to his quip from Reeves and Rayner couldn't have been more different.  Reeves burst into animated laughter, slapping her thighs and turning to colleagues on her left to share in the amusement.  Rayner, meanwhile, sat emotionless and barely moved.  There was a faint hint of a smirk breaking out initially, but she contained it and ended up looking almost bemused, slightly annoyed even.  One would be forgiven for thinking that Starmer had just insulted her own mother (while Saville-Roberts is as English as Rayner, despite her adopted party, she is no relation).

Watch the clip below.


What can we read into Rayner's reaction at PMQs?  Is her relationship with Starmer strained?  Does she have aspirations for the top job?  Was she merely a feminist upset that Starmer had made a disparaging remark to one of the girls?

One thing is for certain, Starmer needs to watch his back if he is to survive this parliament.  If the vultures come for him, make no mistake there will be a member for Ashton-under-Lyne circling with the rest of them.

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

WOKE WEDNESDAYS #27

The globalist capture of Tinseltown and the entertainment industry is well known, but the regime became ever more brutal following the simultaneous rise of both Trump and cancel culture.  Actors and musicians who dared to speak out in favour of the Donald could expect to see their careers go down the pan faster than last night's vindaloo.  Even rumours of a Republican leaning are enough to cause a stir, as Jurassic World star Chris Pratt discovered when he refused to fall in line with the orthodoxy and back Kamala Harris.  Even though he did not endorse Trump, either, he faced a leftist backlash regardless.

According to Wikipedia, less than 90 actors and musicians publicly endorsed Donald Trump prior to last year's presidential election.  The same site names over 700 actors and musicians who endorsed Kamala Harris.  One of them was sombre Gen Z singer Billie Eilish.

Following Trump's landslide victory she lashed out publicly during a concert, accusing the president elect of being a misogynist who 'hates women so, so deeply'.  As with much of the bizarre rhetoric perpetuated about Trump, her rant was as dumb as it sounded, even before considering the fact that not every single concert goer necessarily aligns with her values and they certainly did not pay an extortionate sum to hear political commentary.  Sing some songs!

Eilish had earlier declared on Instagram that Trump's victory was a 'war on women'.  Much of her logic is built on the leftist narrative around abortion rights, which demands that unborn babies have no rights to life if the prospective mother decrees it - for whatever reason.  It's hardly a bullet proof feminist argument, given that around half of all babies are female and therefore plenty of women's lives are being snuffed out before they are even born.

Then there is the accusation against Trump himself.  He has undoubtedly made derogatory comments towards women in the past, but as a man approaching his late 70s he was raised in a whole different world to the Clown World of Gen Z singers.  And yet Trump was nothing but gracious and delicate when it came to meeting his beloved Queen Elizabeth II or then PM Theresa May.  Does a man who 'hates women so deeply' also spend decades married to the same woman - his third wife no less - and permit that woman to become a highly visible and influential First Lady?  This supposed rabid misogynist also spent more than a decade married to Ivana, with whom he conceived his first daughter who later went on to become a prominent member of his first administration.

Then there is his current administration, which is packed full of girl bosses.  Some of his female appointees hold very senior cabinet members such as Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, Brooke Rollins and Linda McMahon.  Others are household names such as the former Democrat Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and the ferocious White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

A rank woman-hating misogynist Trump isn't.  A crazed out of touch leftist on the wrong side of history young Bille Eilish is.


Last week's student meme generated 45 comments and 99 shares on Facebook.

WOKE WEDNESDAY #4 - UPDATE

Last October we discussed the case of a 17-year-old female footballer who had been charged with 'misconduct' after she took exception to facing a bearded male opponent.  Following an FA hearing, she was banned for two matches, with a further four match ban suspended for one year.  She was also ordered to complete an online DEI course.

The case drew protests from women's rights campaigners and was raised in the House of Lords by Lord Triesman.  An appeal hearing in February initially quashed the original verdict and ordered a new hearing.  The case was then dropped altogether, but only after the complainant withdrew from the process.

Now the young footballer has gone public, doing a round of media interviews and demanding an apology from the Football Association.  Cerys Vaughan, now 18, says she has no sympathy for biological males who want to compete in female sports.  An interview with this principled young woman can be found on the BBC here.

Following the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex, the FA banned so-called trans 'women' from the female game earlier this month.  Now give Cerys her apology!

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

ANDERSON JOKE FALLS ON DEAF EARS

Lee Anderson delivered a humorous swipe at Jeremy Corbyn in the Commons this week, but it was met with a stony faced response from Labour's Angela Eagle.

The former Labour leader now sits on the opposition benches just behind the Reform group of MPs, a point he made in a disparaging remark that got Anderson to his feet.  Corbyn was clearly angry about Starmer's migration speech and asked if his successor was 'trying to please these people who unfortunately sit in front of me'.  Nigel Farage can be seen chuckling as Corbyn speaks.

Watch the clip below.


After responding to Corbyn, immigration minister Angela Eagle gave way to Anderson.  He pointed out that more than 600 illegals had crossed on Monday alone and challenged the minister to agree that such people should be detained upon arrival and deported 'along with the member for Islington'.  Anderson gestured towards Corbyn as he did so, Jezza having represented Islington North since 1983.

Eagle took advantage of the joke in order to not answer the question and instead issue a miserable rebuke towards both Anderson and his party.  Despite having a history of animosity towards Corbyn during his Labour leadership, including repeated public sniping and a failed leadership challenge, Eagle spoke glowingly of Corbyn.  It seems that shit sticks together on both wings of the party when it comes to the dreaded Reform.

Anderson's Reform colleague James McMurdock can be seen having an exchange with Corbyn as Eagle delivered her response.

Watch the clip below.


Eagle's bizarre suggestion that Anderson may not have been joking and Reform could somehow 'deport' Corbyn was mirrored by some demented leftists on social media.  One called for him to be 'suspended' for the remark, while completely ignoring Corbyn's earlier jibe.  Another called for Corbyn to 'sue' Anderson.

NOTE:  Jeremy Corbyn is a British citizen, born and bred here to British parents.  Even if it was possible to deport him somewhere - which would be illegal on every imaginable level - to which country do these leftists imagine that Reform would send him?

It's just as well that we still have MPs like Anderson who, unlike the left, possess a sense of humour.  He is without doubt one of the most entertaining members ever to grace the floor of the Commons and we hope he keeps his place there for many years to come.

TOON TUESDAY #56

Starmer's desperate attempts to portray his US trade deal as a success has been largely rubbished by cartoonists, while his new 'hard line' on immigration saw him compared to Nigel Farage in some rags.  With VE Day commemorations taking place last week, there is a wartime theme running through some of these efforts.
Patrick Blower for The Daily Telegraph
Josh on X
Bob Moran on X
Morten Morland for The Times
Peter Brookes for The Times
 Matt Pritchett for The Sunday Telegraph
Chris Riddell for The Observer
Tom Stiglich on X
Andy Bunday on Instagram
Morten Morland for The Times
Guy Venables for Metro
Patrick Blower for The Daily Telegraph

Monday, 12 May 2025

MEME MONDAY #35

VE Day week was very eventful, commemorations asides.  Karl is delivering the goods once more, on the understanding that we strive to make the campaign more than just pay for itself...

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RAT HAIRS AND MAGGOTS

When Darren Jones appeared on Nick Ferrari's LBC show last week, he was asked multiple times whether the US trade deal was a direct result of Brexit.  The Chief Secretary to the Treasury played dumb and refused to accept a very obvious fact.  Most of his comrades undoubtedly feel the same way about what has become a very awkward situation - they hate Brexit and they hate Trump, yet they are simultaneously portraying the deal as the saviour of British industry.

The truth is that it's not a great deal as it was negotiated by people who care little for the workers and our nation.  Over the weekend we compiled a video exposing the hypocrisies of Labour's celebrated trade deal, presented by Richey in a rare full on gammon headed appearance.

The 17 minute video can be seen below or on YouTube.

Sunday, 11 May 2025

BOATWATCH #9

All quiet on the eastern front last week, with just one boat reported.  Light work for the RNLI collaborators, despite the lovely weather...


The 58 arrivals marks a dramatic decrease of 1,573 from the previous week.

Friday, 9 May 2025

COUNCIL BY-ELECTIONS 08.05.25


Just the two seats up for grabs this week, following last week's stunning set of elections for Reform UK.  Reform continued their good form by taking a Yorkshire seat from Labour, again coming from a standing start to push Labour into second.  The swing towards Reform also damaged the Tory candidate, who finished last.

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, Skircoat

Ref: 1,392 (36.8%) New
Lab: 1,059 (28.0%) -23.1%
Grn: 566 (15.0%) +0.2%
LDm: 411 (10.9%) +2.7%
Con: 355 (9.4%) -15.7%

Ref GAIN from Lab

Eastleigh Borough Council, Eastleigh Central

LDm: 1,020 (46.6%) +9.3%
Ref: 611 (27.9%) +20.0%
Lab: 319 (14.6%) -18.8%
Con: 149 (6.8%) -7.0%
Ind: 90 (4.1%) New

LDm HOLD

Abbreviations

Ref = Reform UK
Lab = Labour
Grn = Green
LDm = Liberal Democrat
Con = Conservative
Ind = Independent

Thursday, 8 May 2025

A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION?

The 80th anniversary of VE Day will soon be over and for the few survivors of that wartime generation it will almost certainly be the last.  The immense sacrifice of those young men should be remembered for all time, but can it still genuinely be celebrated - as opposed to commemorated - given all the devastating acts perpetrated upon our country since 1945?

Richey produced a short monologue earlier today, in which he discussed his feelings about VE Day and what he sees as an ongoing betrayal of those young men.

Watch below and please let us know your thoughts on social media.  The video has also been posted to YouTube and Facebook.

Wednesday, 7 May 2025

WOKE WEDNESDAYS #26

As nations across Europe commemorate the defeat of Nazi Germany this week, the distortion of European history continues.  In recent years popular entertainment has increasingly tried to dramatise historical events with an injection of diversity, in an effort to distort perceptions of history and denigrate the achievements of our ancestors.  This is merely an extension of the Marxist-derived agenda that has slowly been sinking its roots into every institution across the Western world, up to the point in which our daily lives are now effectively dictated by the left, regardless of which party governs.

Much of this infiltration stems from university campuses, from which the next generation of Marxists graduate and rise through the echelons of society, spreading like a cancer.  When Emily Dawes tried to whip up anti-white vandalism in the run-up to remembrance events in 2018, she did so from her university safe space - an environment in which such vile remarks were apparently acceptable.

Unfortunately for Emily, most of us do not go to university and our minds are not tuned to accept woke nonsense.  After she called for a World War I-era mural on Southampton University to be destroyed, the backlash beyond her uni clique was immense and she was suspended as head of the students' union.  A Change.org petition started by a fellow student called for her resignation and quickly gathered more than 20,000 names.  The row reignated after the students' union reinstated her the day after Remembrance Sunday and she later resigned, issuing a 'sincere' apology.  Of course, this apology was a hollow gesture born from a pushback that she neither expected or could possibly contain.

The mural in question was painted in 1916 to commemorate the lives of Southampton students who had perished on the battlefields of Europe and portrays their spirits collecting posthumous degrees.  While there were numerous black soldiers who fought for Britain in Europe, they formed a tiny fraction of the fighting force and it is highly unlikely that any of them attended Southampton University.  Hence, the mural depicts a bunch of historically accurate white men, which clearley triggered poor Emily.

Following graduation, Miss Dawes returned to her native Virginia where she was raised in a six-bed mansion.  This bourgeois leftist hasn't come to much as yet and according to her LinkedIn profile drifts from job to job, although she did briefly gain access to a group of fragile young minds when she worked as a 'teacher' in a nursery.  However, her teaching progress stunted after eight months and she is currently an admin assistant.


Our most recent Woke Wednesday, which featured Glasgow Rangers, generated 50 comments and 30 shares on Facebook.

THEY NEVER LEARN

Matt Goodwin's clash with Geoff Hoon last Friday showed up the impotency and outright absurdity of the left's renewed attempts to label Reform UK 'far right extremists'.  When the New Labour bigwig smeared Reform in this way, he also tarred hundreds of thousands of voters who had just handed the party a set of stunning election victories.  Worse still, there are millions more British voters prepared to back Reform when bigger elections come around, eminently more than are prepared to put their cross next to the party of Hoon's.

As his conservative opponent alluded to in the GB News clash, these sweeping labels never have the desired effect - quite the opposite in fact.  Prior to the EU referendum in 2016, the British people witnessed countless sneering remarks towards our collective intellect and perceived 'xenophobia'.  When the establishment lost that referendum, the insults ratcheted up even further.  Eventually this led to the 2019 election landslide for Boris Johnson, due in no small part to the fact that the sneering attitude of the bourgeois left had driven millions of Labour voters into the arms of the dreaded Conservatives.

In the age of Brexit, Trump and so-called 'populism', there are endless labels that have been attached to the masses by establishment politicians, media and 'virtuous' celebrities.  However, these can generally be summed up by three categories headed by the words: 'thick', 'far right' and 'racist'.  With Reform now posing a serious threat to the two party state, we can expect to see more of the same.

Watch Matt Goodwin tear Geoff Hoon a new one below...


If the Uniparty system is to collapse at the next general election, it will aid and abet its own downfall by resorting to the sort of extreme name-calling that the Democrats hit the Trump campaign with - just before he demolished Harris and her party with a stunning trifecta victory.  It turned out that Americans, just us we British, do not appreciate being told that our legitimate concerns somehow align with those of a 1930s German political movement.

Tuesday, 6 May 2025

TOON TUESDAY #55

Reform's stunning election victories were very much the order of the day for British cartoonists in recent days.  Success for Farage's party was largely expected, particularly at the expense of the Conservatives, as half of these toons pre-date the election results...

Patrick Blower for The Daily Telegraph
Dave Brown for The Independent
Patrick Blower for The Daily Telegraph
Morten Morland for The Times
Christian Adams for The Daily Telegraph
Andy Bunday on Instagram
Morten Morland for The Sunday Times
Christian Adams for The Sunday Telegraph
Graeme Bandeira for The Nothern Agenda
Christian Adams for The Sunday Telegraph
Andy Bunday on Instagram
Peter Brookes for The Times
Patrick Blower for The Daily Telegraph

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Monday, 5 May 2025

MEME MONDAY #34

Karl is slowly increasing his output and we are currently engaged in a phased return to the main Facebook page.  Taking his frustrations on board with relation to funding, we are also looking at other avenues to raise funds.  Repeated pleas for donations have falled on deaf ears, despite the fact our Facebook distribution often runs into the tens of thousands.  We are in discussions with a merchandiser and looking at potentially importing a shop into this site, but it's early days.

If you are a Facebook follower, please be sure to have both pages in your likes and follows, as we are currently splitting content on a fairly equal basis in the hope to generate some revenue that way.  We didn't start this thing up ten years ago to make money, but now we have a website to run and we would very much like to start paying for an X subscription this year.

Dig deep behind the sofa if you can and let us hope the pleas will soon subside.  Donations welcome here.

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