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Claire Fox is @acadofideas director, author ‘I find that Offensive!', former MEP; now Baroness Fox of Buckley (!!!) Read our Substack:

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@Fox_Claire

Claire Fox

4 years

When I wrote 'I Find That Offensive!' few yrs ago, sketching out regressive trends associated w Identity Politics, statue toppling, 'You can't say that' culture, critics accused me of setting up straw men. In truth, I underestimated how toxic it'd become:

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'I STILL Find That Offensive!' (Provocations)

'I STILL Find That Offensive!' (Provocations)

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Claire Fox

2 years

Whole trans-identity ideology skewered in a mere 1, yes 1, minute. And all deliverd through the prism of an exasparated ridiculing of 'old fashioned', 'dinosaur' women with wombs, like me. I own up. And I laughed. Kudos to @rickygervais for this.

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🤣🤣 All hell is about to break lose.

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Claire Fox

3 years

Well done to the students at #BatleyGrammar for this defense of their teacher. Please share

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Claire Fox

16 days

Disappointing. Are we to conclude that censorship and police raids of public events, featuring political opponents, are a cause for giggles on Labour front bench? Hardly reassuring for the future of UK democratic debate

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Jack Elsom

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All giggles on the Labour frontbench over cops breaking up the National Conservatism conference

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Claire Fox

4 years

Why I like Jenny Harries: she gives detailed, non defensive replies. She treats media questions, however banal/simplistic/repetitive, w calm & sophistication. In turn she treats us, the public, as grown ups who can cope with complexity. Sadly most of these journalists don't/can't

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Claire Fox

3 years

As a non-Tory voter, can I just note this condescending attitude to honest and decent voters may well be one explanation for results we're seeing and means they might do well.

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Jessica Simor KC

3 years

Do people who just voted Tory think they voted for honesty and decency? Or do they just not think those things matter that much?

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Claire Fox

4 years

Those saying Whitty and Vallance gagged, now hopefully embarassed by they themselves saying don't want to be dragged in. Why would they want to get embroiled inCummings row on either side. Tuth is, journos trying to use scientists as stage army to batter Johnson. Cheap tactic.

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Claire Fox

2 years

It's hard to see how policing by consent survives this sort of police intervention. Understand it's Sturgeon's call but politicians risk jeopardising meaningful law & order enforcement when policed asked to enforce such OTT regulations and treat citizens in this way.

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Claire Fox

4 years

You're bloody marvelous British voters. Your resilient insistence that you own democracy & your grab back of the levers of power by using GE to shout Brexit Brexit has forced even Guy Verhofstadt to hear you. Love it. And proud of role @brexitparty_uk played in making it happen

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Guy Verhofstadt

@guyverhofstadt

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Brexit will now happen. The British people have confirmed their referendum decision of 2016. The EU must now focus on building a new close, fair and lasting partnership with Britain. It is in our common interest.

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Claire Fox

3 years

Fair enough.

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Claire Fox

3 years

Press conference lobby journalists carry on their fine tradition of last 9 months demanding Lockdown measures are harder, embroilvmore people and won't be happy til everyone is in tier 4. This isn't holding politicians to account, it's a partisan campaigning media; IMO a disgrace

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Claire Fox

2 years

There should be a public health trigger warning before Susan Michie is THE expert @BBCNews decide to interview following one of Boris's press conferences. Her worst-case scenarios & shrill demands for more,more,more restrictions etc are enough to increase national blood pressure

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Claire Fox

3 years

Keira Starmer supports government, only criticism that he didn't announce it on Wednesday. He worries about heart-breaking announcement today, as though it wouldn't have been heartbreaking on Wednesday. Labour as an opposition is so dire.

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Claire Fox

4 years

This is not the main complaint about daily press conferences that I hear from public / viewers tbf. When we all shout at TV from our lockdown sofas, it's not "where are the women?", it's "stop playing gotcha"; "where are the intelligent, probing questions?"

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Beth Rigby

4 years

Seconded. Every single press conference has been conducted by a male politician as has (nearly) every media round.

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Claire Fox

3 years

This letter/petition from Eton pupils to their headmaster, challenging the sacking of one of their teachers for a filmed lecture containing ideas that were deemed intolerable, is a masterclass in rigorous critical thinking. The pupils have my full support.

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Letter from Boys to Provost about Mr Knowland

A Letter from the Boys to the Provost and Fellows, asking for Mr Knowland’s reinstatement.…

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Claire Fox

10 months

This from @danwootton takes a lot of courage. Regardless of what you think of @GBNEWS , attempts at its destruction, vicious demonisation of its employees & even firms who advertise on it, (often from other journalists), is a disgraceful & intolerant betrayal of media diversity.

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GB News

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'There are dark forces out to try and take this brilliant channel down. And that’s because GB News is the biggest threat to the establishment in decades, and they will stop at nothing to destroy us.' @DanWootton

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Claire Fox

2 years

BBC admit distinction between dying WITH and OF Covid. At long last. Not sure it merited a major journalist investigation when so many have explained this over many months. But still good that these issues are being clarified more broadly

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What’s really going on with Covid deaths data?

A bigger proportion of deaths recorded in the daily data are people who died with Covid, rather than from it.

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Claire Fox

4 years

With no irony, discussing alleged white privilege on BBC, these 2 young women disparagingly caricature anyone who doesn't follow script, as Karens. How is this smug elitism a constructive contribution to anti racism? Drips of condescension to everyone. This stuff's so divisive

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Claire Fox

3 years

It is the utter gut-wrenching dread of it, sitting on our sofas, waiting for our fate to be handed down to us by God-like technocrats and our freedoms trashed. Powerlessness is the very worst of feelings.

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Claire Fox

3 years

I have to say @afneil programme on @GBNEWS is becoming appointment TV. Each and every item tonight was investigative, insightful and unmissable. (So enjoy much deserved break but come back soon).

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Claire Fox

3 years

Off to @SussexUni this evening to speak at an event organised by @Liberate_Debate Sussex. We must have the courage to defend #freespeech and academic freedom - for @Docstockk and every other person who’s been threatened or silenced for voicing their views. Wish me luck.

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Claire Fox

5 years

At one stage tonight, Fiona Bruce scolded @IainDale - "it's not your show". I sort of wish it was as he'd be a far better moderator. Poorly chaired tonight & utterly frustrating to watch even beyond political sides. Btw Iain, when you were allowed to get a word in, you were great

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Claire Fox

5 years

Many of you on here have been brilliantly supportive about me standing for @brexitparty_uk - so cheers. Some are still curious about what eventually made me decide to throw my hat in electoral ring. Short answer: David Lammy's "worse than Nazis" comment:

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Claire Fox

2 months

No longer just performative philistines. Real life, self-indulgent, nihilistic destroyers of art and history. What an insult: narcissists hiding behind the Palestinian cause to indulge in their own regressive, visceral culture war to declare they are virtuous activists. Look at…

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Oli London

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Masked Palestinian activist completly DESTROYS historic British painting by slashing it with a knife and spray painting it. The activist from the Palestine Action group ruined the Lord Balfour painting in Trinity College, University of Cambridge using a box cutter Stanley knife…

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Claire Fox

3 years

What is really offensive is BBC censoring Xmas songs on our behalf.

@TheScotsman

The Scotsman

3 years

BBC Radio 1 are to play an edited version of Christmas classic Fairytale Of New York to avoid offending listeners.

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Claire Fox

5 years

Extraordinary. Have just watched SNP/ LP/ LibDems on #Newsnight discussing an effective coup against gov, in complete contempt of electorate & democracy. No shame, argued in open without embarrasment, simply squabbling re who'll lead it. I shouldn't be, but shocked @BBCNewsnight

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Claire Fox

5 years

Well at least it's clear what we're up against in North West. All 3 LP MEPs full Remain anti-democrats who want 2nd ref. What a bloody insult to Labour Leavers & to anyone who believes in popular sovereignty. Vindicates why I decided to stand as NW candidate for @brexitparty_uk

@TheresaEurope

Theresa Griffin

5 years

Clear message on second vote signed by all 3 North West MEPs. Myself @WajidKhanMEP & @julie4nw . Nearly 90 MPs and MEPs demand Labour backs second referendum in Euro-elections

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Claire Fox

2 years

"Other appointments will be postponed". Easy to say as a casual aside. But I'm afraid as always there'a no risk- benefit analysis (not available now; never available). So this doesn't tell us postential misery, fear, delayed diagnosis & (for some) acute pain, that this will cost

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Claire Fox

2 years

Heavy-handed face-covering patrol at Euston tube barking at & blocking way of passengers. I was wearing one anyway, but intimidating & unpleasant. What a horrible atmosphere this public health policing creates. Nothing normal here & should never be allowed to become new normal

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Claire Fox

4 years

These now regular stories of petitions used to get people fired, scare hell out of me. Crime: writing an "insensitive" blog critical of BLM & refusing to apologise. Regardless if agree with content, is this now a sackable offence? New form of McCarthyism?

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Charity boss is SACKED for criticising Black Lives Matter's agenda

Nick Buckley was dismissed by the trustees of Manchester-based Mancunian Way after an online mob accused him of 'inappropriate' and 'insensitive' views and demanded his removal.

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Claire Fox

7 months

It's the arrogance that gets me. And of course a green light to vigilantes of all stripes.

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Chris Packham

7 months

Personally , I've now reached a point where I believe breaking the law for the climate is the ethically responsible thing to do . #ChrisPackhamC4 | @Channel4

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Claire Fox

3 years

"Not in the mood". Hmm. But seriously, when MPs decide it's not the mood to debate and vote on such crucial matters of democracy and liberty, we may be sure it will darken the mood of voters.

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PARLY

3 years

Commons will not vote on extending the coronavirus act for six months. Deputy speaker says it’s not the mood of the House to vote on the issue, so it passes without a division

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Claire Fox

2 years

Much later on (at almost 2am!) I made my last speech of evening, defending single-sex wards in health-care settings. The usual toxic atmosphere was present by the end, along with a smug dismissal of women's concerns by too many on the opposition benches.

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Claire Fox

4 years

Tired after spending an evening with a few democratic friends. To all those colleagues and mates I didn't see last night, this photo may explain why. Wow. Now the democratic reboot needs to begin.

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Claire Fox

2 years

'Islamophobia' now can include everything from bigotry to criticism of Islam or even Islamism. I asked the minister why many politicians refused to support the teacher at Batley Grammar School, was it for fear of being labelled Islamophobic? What does this mean for #freepseech ?

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Claire Fox

2 months

In a short debate on regulation of news broadcasting, I did a critical defence of @GBNEWS , who so many seem to want to regulate out of existence. I also challenged the presumption that other channels - like the BBC - are bastions of impartiality, using bias on Israel coverage and…

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Claire Fox

2 years

Just made an angry speech in the Lords - I was so wound up by Labour peers defending the electoral commission (and using the bravery of Ukrainian citizens to justify their position). I reminded them of their betrayal of Brexit voters - their love for democracy was lacking then...

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Claire Fox

1 year

This is disturbing.That this young woman is genuinely distressed because adults have projected eco catastrophism onto youth so they lose their minds. That she feels so entitled to cry & threaten us: we must all do what SHE demands, so much so that she comes over as an angry bully

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BREAKING: This tearful Just Stop Oil activist explains why she has shut down the M25 by scaling one of the gantries. More follows...

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Claire Fox

3 years

Saying just a few more weeks in a jaunty voice, granting exemptions to weddings & wakes as though medieval indulgences: in truth carelessly smashes hospitality/airline industries & SOCIAL confidence. How dare Whitty boast of vaccine efficacy then ignore in relation to freedom.

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Claire Fox

2 years

Sometimes those with gender critical views are accused of using caricaturing smears to discredit Stonewall. No need sadly. See here, advising nurseries and schools to acknowledge "Children as young as 2 recognise their trams identity". Yuk. Leave those kids alone.

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Stonewall

2 years

Research suggests that children as young as 2 recognise their trans identity. Yet, many nurseries and schools teach a binary understanding of pre-assigned gender. LGBTQ-inclusive and affirming education is crucial for the wellbeing of all young people! 🌈

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Claire Fox

4 years

I have refrained from commenting on #bbcqt but riled up by end row to note, if Layla is face of liberalism, it is screwed. Her mean-spirited, hectoring approach to her opponents while being incredibly self-satisfied, is pretty unendearing. Her illberalism brandished with pride.

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Claire Fox

2 years

Hurrah. Lovely feeling that Plan B & Covid era's most destructive anti-social measures are ending. Quite a fight. Yes, mandated vaccines still must go. But let's pull together energetically to REBUILD social ties, kick-start economy, repair damage, put LIBERTY on firm footing

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Claire Fox

2 years

Keir Starmer promised to make it a crime to 'misgender' - and yet very few politicians seem able to talk about what a woman is. I asked the minister to ensure that women's rights would not be sidelined by a focus on gender identity.

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Claire Fox

5 years

Sunderland Echo poll shows 70 per cent say Brexit should go ahead even without a deal with EU

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Claire Fox

3 years

I can still be shocked to the core. And by this, I am.

@BBCNews

BBC News (UK)

3 years

It's lawful for transgender women to be housed in female jails in England and Wales, High Court rules

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Claire Fox

7 months

When Brand & Ross suspended for vile radio prank many of us cheered BUT didn't campaign for BBC to be shut down. Appalling behaviour on air should be disciplined. But politicians using @GBNEWS saga as excuse for dictating who TV should platform IS a call for media censorship

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Sky News

7 months

"These people need to be kept off the air" Former PM Gordon Brown responds to the suspension of two GB News presenters and says 'you can't allow people to appear on air and talk about women in that way'. @SkyPoliticsHub from 7PM 👉 📺 Sky 501

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Claire Fox

3 years

Several of us tonight used what is merely a technical nod through of the Coronavirus Act in the House of Lords to make some comments on the use and abuse of legislation... (1/5)

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Claire Fox

2 years

How sick is this? If you're homeless it's horrendously hard to get straightforward medical treatment. Then there's the small matter of homeless not having homes. Yet somehow, miraculously, accommodation is made available as a bribe for vaccines. Grim way to prioritise need IMO

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Claire Fox

3 years

Predictable, dangerous & totally unnecessary based on original justification for this draconian 'emergency' legislation. Wherever one has stood on COVID meausres over last 18 mths, clearly no longer an emergency now. As many MPs/Lords should vote against & speak out as possible.

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Claire Fox

3 years

Face masks in the classroom are clearly nonsensical (in the prime minister's own words) so why isn't there more pushback on this? And what about the confusion of face-to-face teaching in masks - you can't assess children's progress without seeing and engaging with their faces...

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Claire Fox

6 months

This is properly chilling

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Inc.Monocle

6 months

“We will honour all our martyrs” Outside Kings College London The Strand. Building towards this Weekend.

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Claire Fox

3 years

On my way to @GBNEWS - will be popping up on screens a few times between 9pm and midnight. Yikes!

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Claire Fox

2 years

Earlier today I explained why it's a problem when schools invite in third-party providers (eg Stonewall or campaigns advocating Critical Race Theory) and then deny parents access to materials... (1/2)

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Claire Fox

4 years

Let me tell you, if @BrexitMeps had burst into song, and been disruptive, we would have been kicked out. Indeed when we cheered @Nigel_Farage for his speech & some waved flags, we were reprimanded severely and told to leave. Everything about this place reeks of double standards.

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BBC Politics

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Singing of Auld Lang Syne starts in the European Parliament as the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement is approved by MEPs

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Claire Fox

2 years

The courage this takes. Totally humbling.

@AVindman

Alexander S. Vindman ❎

2 years

Pushkin Square, maybe less than 1000 meters from Red Square and the Kremlin, is the cite of a significant protest. These people know the risks of challenging the regime. They’re on the street in-spite of major personal costs.

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2 years

It's the brazen nature of it; the boast of happily aiming to manipulate audiences and shape public's behaviour; big media openly flaunting its own lack of even faux impartiality. But at least now in clear sight.

@SkyGroup

Sky Group

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Today at @COP26 we launched our new report with the Behavioural Insights Team showing TV has the power to nudge people towards behaviours that are better for our planet. Learn more 👇

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Claire Fox

4 years

This sort of policing understandably annoys people: aggravates sense of unfairness. Police protecting BLM events while threatening others to get in line or else, stirs divisions/grievances. One law for activists w 'correct' views v one law for plebs will damage anti racist cause.

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Northumbria Police

@northumbriapol

4 years

We'll be in attendance to facilitate a planned Black Lives Matter vigil at Keel Square in #Sunderland tonight. A Section 14 order is in place forbidding any other public assembly, including counter-protests, to ensure the public's safety. Anyone with concerns should ring 101.

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Claire Fox

2 years

This is NOT what happened. The amendments would be used against us all, much more a power grab post-Covid laws of giving all power to state to decide when, where, who can protest, were completely disportionate & ignore fact already laws that can be used but police don't use them

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Priti Patel MP

2 years

Last night Labour blocked the Government from introducing new measures to stop Insulate Britain & XR bringing our country to a standstill. Once again Labour’s actions are proving they are not on the side of the law-abiding majority - instead choosing to defend vandals and thugs.

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5 months

BBC now reporting it's seen evidence of Hamas raping/murdering women on Oct 7th. Tempting to ask where they've been. But I'm relieved. Gaslighting by much of media, casting doubt while horror in plain view, has felt like infuriating act of AS intimidation

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Israel Gaza: Hamas raped and mutilated women on 7 October, BBC hears

The BBC has seen and heard evidence that Hamas fighters committed horrific sexual violence in Israel.

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Claire Fox

4 years

FGS, was it negligent they were allowed to get #COVID19 , journos ask? Have they not noticed it's highly infectious? Why we're in lockdown etc. But also if Hancock, Johnson & Whitty HAD hidden away from country, refused to leave houses & lead, that would've been real negligence

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Claire Fox

3 years

World leaders. So let's take our lead from them then. No masks or so social distancing for the many not the few.

@thereds8

Ian Prittie

3 years

Attn all Canadians: The G7 has officially endorsed no masks indoors. Please stop wearing them.

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Claire Fox

3 years

Can someone tell these police officers about religious freedom?

@TiceRichard

Richard Tice 🇬🇧

3 years

I saw & listened to this delightful well dressed gentleman preaching the Gospel on Friday in Uxbridge centre. @metpoliceuk please explain why it is an offence to preach Christianity in London?

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5 months

Genuinely gobsmacking. Asking if Israel releasing more prisoners than Hamas releasing hostages means Israel thinks Palestinian lives worth less? Vile accusation but also a stupid/ignorant one. Suspect even most craven Israelophobes would be embarassed to ask it. Come on @SkyNews

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Eylon Levy

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The first question that left me speechless (but only for a second):

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Claire Fox

4 years

Chuka Ummuna: doncha just love democracy?

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Claire Fox

3 years

FGS, this is awful. Solidarity needed at #Batley from ALL teachers & parents throughout UK. If this is allowed to go uncontested, no teacher anywhere will be safe from any pupils, parents, community activists demanding curriculum is bowdlerised by 'I Find That Offensive!' dictum

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Harriet Sergeant

@HarrietSergeant

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"My son keeps breaking down crying and says that it's all over for him." Batley school teacher worries, "that he and his family are all going to be killed." Teacher tells father of fears for his life over Prophet Muhammad row via @MailOnline

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3 years

Gov's uncanny ability to pick its timing to ruin every possible joyous occassion, is something that'll stay with me. Christmas cancelled; holidays cancelled; weddings/family parties cancelled. Now any possible joy on lacklustre freedom day ruined by vaccine passport announcement

@BBCNews

BBC News (UK)

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"Proof of a negative test will no longer be enough" UK PM Boris Johnson says that after all over-18s have had the chance to get both Covid jabs, full vaccination will be required for entry into "nightclubs and other venues where large crowds gather"

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2 years

In a debate on the status of women and girls, I took the opportunity to rage over the shameful parliamentary and media silence over grooming gangs...

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Claire Fox

4 years

Paul, what a bloody vile conclusion - bile & bigotry re millions of voters. You're are turning on/blaming electorate. Again. Precisely why your Lab supps have turned from you. Modern-day version of Brecht lampooning those who suggested dissolving electorate when it disobeyed.

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Paul Mason

4 years

BBC exit poll predicts Tories to take 70+ seats. If so - a victory of the old over the young, racists over people of colour, selfishness over the planet. Scotland will leave UK. However it does not feel right compared to on-the-ground.

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3 years

Me, issuing a warning:

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Claire Fox

5 years

"He's not a man to be trusted" says Starmer, whose Labour Party has made a fine art of betraying public trust, on Brexit of course and now on democracy itself. So scared of electorate they won't support the general election they've been demanding incessantly for months & months

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Claire Fox

4 years

Crucial action in face of racism? Or anti-democratic gathering of unelected to cleanse the public realm of symbols that some have decided offend diversity? God knows, London has serious live problems to confront. So why prioritise inanimate historic statues? Lazy, philistine spin

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LBC News

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has formed the Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm which will review statues and landmarks across the capital to ensure they reflect the capital's diversity.

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This is a Labour Councillor. He is: a) urging criminalisation of pupils for allegedly scuffing a book; b) by word 'desecration', implies this is a special,untouchable book & damaging it is an act of blasphemy. Consequences - stirring up community tensions. So much for tolerance

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Claire Fox

3 years

This is totally cruel & unnecessary. Not everyone had finished their Christmas present shopping, esp those front-line workers who've worked their guts out for months. Normal shops were closed abruptly with no notice. Now this. What'll Welsh do for kids' extras etc? FFS Drakeford

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WalesOnline 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

3 years

Welsh supermarkets block off non-essential items including toys

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Claire Fox

6 months

FFS. Identity politics at its most cynical.

@UKLabour

The Labour Party

6 months

This Year, Islamophobia Awareness Month comes at a troubling time for Muslims in Britain. Labour, with @Keir_Starmer as Leader, is committed to working closely with all communities to ensure they have the security they need to feel safe.

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Claire Fox

3 years

I mean, at what point does 'crying wolf' wear off? Word of warning to SAGE & deferential supporters: if this catastrophising/ scare-mongering carries on, no-one will ever believe/trust scientific expertise again. Is this result you really want? Stop with passive-aggressive fear!

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Claire Fox

4 years

I gasp at the double speak. From a mayor who's pestered & pestered to increase restrictions in London. Now reactes against consequences & blames government. Tories have plenty we should hold them to account for, but Labour can't squirm out of taking responsibility for this one.

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Mayor of London

4 years

London’s nightclubs and night-time economy were thriving before COVID-19. As the Government impose new restrictions on London, I’m also calling for additional targeted support to help these vital businesses survive.

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Claire Fox

5 years

Nervous about tonight's results BUT whatever happens this @brexitparty_uk election campaign has been a magnificent show of solidarity. Radical democrats from across political & social divides have come together to CRY FREEDOM. Inspirational people. Politics as it should be. A joy

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Claire Fox

5 years

All the best of our life today has been fashioned through and by democracy. Wise words from my heroine Sylvia. Vote for democracy on Thursday. @brexitparty_uk

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Claire Fox

2 years

@sharrond62 Solidarity. You speaking out REALLY MATTERS.

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Claire Fox

5 years

I don't accept that a vote for @brexitparty_uk = a vote for Corbyn. Telling ALL leavers to vote Boris means trusting Tories to deliver Brexit. After 3 & half years of that not happening, an awful lot of trust required; at v least Conservatives need to be under pressure to deliver

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Claire Fox

4 years

I think it feels worse that Boris has nerve to use language of freedom while betraying it, talks of respecting/trusting citizens, while robbing us of any agency (threatening us w state force if we don't obey). He then dares to demonise any objectors as selfish. Yep, doublespeak

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Claire Fox

3 years

When Boris assured us that no-one would be forced to vaccinate, he forgot to add, "but if you don't, you will be effectively prevented from being part of the public sphere, ever". Public shaming next? I want to be an enthusiastic advocate for vaccines. This COERCION doesn't help

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Kate Ferguson

3 years

Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi suggests Brits who dont have a jab could be banned from cinemas and the footie. "I think you’ll probably find that restaurants and bars and cinemas and other venues, sports venues, will probably also use that system"

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Claire Fox

4 years

I deplore hounding of ALL 'rule-breakers' (as if being free to use one's judgement is a sin): hate way police & media have humiliated ordinary people OR clamour against advisers across political spectrum. Whatever you think of Cummings, public shaming such as below = despicable,

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Tony Diver

4 years

Clip here. The van is run by the group Led By Donkeys.

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Claire Fox

3 years

To FBPE tweeters cramming my TL w abuse/ demanding itemised Brexit benefits (still don't get it): Yes, many Leavers anxious Deal will fudge full sovereignty. But however unhappy, this isn't Brexit regret. Brexit now a reality. You need to accept it or you'll drive yourselves mad.

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Claire Fox

3 years

Just answer the bloody question. This cowardly evasion & inability to straightforwardly deal with the cervix issue is driving me and millions of women mad.

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GB News

3 years

'Biology is very important, but we've had a system now in our country for many many years in which people can change gender.' Boris Johnson spoke to Darren McCaffrey following Keir Starmer's comment that it was wrong to say 'only women have a cervix.' #CPC21

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Claire Fox

5 months

On top of one of Europe's most draconian pieces of hate-speech legislation, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's only response to last nights #DublinRiots is more hate-speech laws. ALWAYS MORE CENSORSHIP. Ironically, most of the venomous hate on display is from Irish politicians & media.

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Sky News

5 months

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he is aware of similar protests 'being organised online' and pledges to 'modernise laws against hatred'. 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

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Claire Fox

3 years

Opposition benches pushing for Plan B, more Lockdown-like restrictions, masks & scaremongering citing experts. I asked the house, which experts? What about non-Covid health costs & collateral damage? My first 'jumping up' question - bloody nervous & garbled but you get the gist.

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Claire Fox

2 years

Fact check: @KemiBadenoch is NOT anti trans. I'm disgusted too. That she's smeared for merely commissioning #CassReview & challenging a narrow brand of gender identity ideology, which does no favours for trans people but does lots of damage to women's rights & young girls' lives

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Layla Moran 🔶🕊️

2 years

I’m disgusted

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Claire Fox

5 years

Getting stick for speaking on this as a lefty but I am proud to have done so #LeaveMeansLeavemarch

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Bernie Whelan

@BernadettWhelan

5 years

‘I get knocked down, but I get up again, you’re never gonna keep us down’ @Fox_Claire

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Claire Fox

2 years

An increase in Covid cases has turned opposition parties into a baying mob - demanding more restrictions (like masks). This repeat assault on liberty is more frightening than the virus. I made a plea for care-home residents not to face further lockdowns - minister responded well.

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Claire Fox

3 years

It feels even worse to me that Boris is presenting these decisions as courageous, as though this is an example of leadership. I commended him for allowing a smidgen of judgement & common sense last week, for trusting people. He's destroyed that now & destroyed any trust in him

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Claire Fox

5 years

Just on the inflammatory language point, do comments such as two below, regular features on my timeline, count? Not trying to play a competitive 'my insults worse than yours' game, but worry when it becomes routine to use Nazi/fascist as way of delegitimising views of opponents.

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Simon Gosden. Esq. #fbpe 3.5% 🇪🇺🐟🇬🇧🏴‍☠️🦠💙

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Bat shit crazy, howling at the moon @brexitparty_uk neo Nazi fascist apologist tries to blame the judiciary. Straight out of the Hitler/Goebbels Handbook. We are living in dangerous times. #stopbrexit #RevokeA50 #SaveDemocracy

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Claire Fox

5 years

Guy, I agree. Hope you will also be as warm about dissidents making a stand for democracy & freedom closer to home. #giletjaunes & @brexitparty_uk come to mind. Yes, Europe is watching. Sadly EU doesn't seem able to see what's in plain sight. But we see you. Clearly.

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Guy Verhofstadt

@guyverhofstadt

5 years

Inspirational scenes in #HongKong as thousands make a stand for their human rights & the rule of law. Europe is watching.

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Claire Fox

5 years

No they didn't.

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Tom Brake

5 years

Hate crimes spiked after @BorisJohnson & his Leave campaign spewed fear & xenophobia throughout the UK. Now that he’s PM, we’ll have to fight everyday against this influence spreading any further. Silence isn’t enough--we have to speak against his hatred and his fear-mongering.

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Claire Fox

2 years

NB this was a request from civil service not any minority group. This sort of mad, diversity directive is divisive & it does opposite of its stated aim: it doesn't help community relations but threatens to damage social cohesion. In truth, everyone in UK wants a happy Christmas

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Claire Fox

5 years

God this is so depressing/predictable from Labour, ironically whipping up fear while saying don't let fear win; smearing @brexitparty_uk as far right & refusing to say ANYTHING positive. Ironically @brexitparty_uk is generating hope, optimism & excitement amongst Labour voters

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The Labour Party

5 years

The only way to stop the far right from winning, is by voting Labour on Thursday 23 May. Are you with us? Share this.

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Claire Fox

2 years

I supported an amendment last night which, in part, aims to remove the ability of male prisoners who identify as trans but have convictions of violence or sexual offences against women to live with female prisoners... (1/4)

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Claire Fox

11 months

If any speech is hateful and harmful, it's this one. A cool, spine-tingling glimpse at the forces lining up against free speech.

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gript

11 months

"We are restricting freedom for the common good": Irish Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly says that her government's hate speech bill is about "restricting freedom," and censoring views on gender identity if those views create "discomfort." #gript

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Claire Fox

5 years

Those yellow dots in picture are libs dems who have turned up in their "Bollocks to Brexit" t-shirts. Stay classy guys. Bringing anti-democracy UK style to #Strasbourg - luckily @brexitparty_uk here to fly flag for democracy & national/popular sovereignty

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