As you can see, interim CEO Matthew Bennett has cast around all over the place looking for someone to blame, but has omitted to mention LOBO loans. These were taken out in the early 2000s during the alleged ‘good times’ and when incompetent Wirral Finance Director Ian Coleman thought it would be a great idea to pay a visit to European banks based in London and saddle Wirral Council with hundreds of millions of pounds worth of LOBO loans, upon which interest payments would need to be made.
And what happened?
Due to Coleman’s gullibilty / incompetence, Wirral Council (and scores of other councils) were soon deceptively stung by these European banks, who simply flicked a switch and raised interest rates to obscene levels after the initial cooling off period.
So the incompetence of a senior finance person at Wirral Council – which Matthew Bennett has carefully omitted to mention above – put us into the dire straits we’ve been occupying for well over a decade, and from which we may never emerge.
Thanks Ian. Thanks Matthew. These loans don’t elapse until the year 2078, so there’s a hell of a lot more money for our grandchildren to stump up.
Matthew can take heart however, because he is being ably assisted by BBC-trained Local Democracy Reporters (Hi, Ed Barnes of the Echo, Globe and Birkenhead News…!!) whom, rather than do their jobs properly, are making no mention whatsoever of such awkward financial shenanigans in their captured pages.
Why would a BBC-trained reporter – with a brief on avoiding public sector scandal – want to tell the Wirral public about how and why their local council is going bankrupt?
Meanwhile, here’s a story today from criminally depraved, former ‘Trinity Mirror’ rag the Liverpool Echo, reassuring us that Matthew Bennett will be getting the old heave ho very soon:
“Please provide the names of the Trinity Mirror newspaper editors and journalists who were criminally complicit in the hacking of innocent people’s phones and private, personal data”
Tina Weaver, former editor of the Sunday Mirror, was found by a High Court judge to have directly instructed Dan Evans, a key phone hacker, to conduct illegal interceptions and participated in writing stories based on hacked material. She was arrested in March 2013 and denied knowledge during the Leveson Inquiry, but the judge ruled her evidence was “wrong” and that she had clear knowledge of the hacking operations.
Richard Wallace, former deputy editor of the Sunday Mirror and later editor of the Daily Mirror, was also found by the judge to have been in the same office as Evans while he hacked phones and made “inaccurate” statements to the Leveson Inquiry. He was involved in the operations and was later promoted to senior roles in the media industry.
James Scott, then editor of the Sunday People and formerly deputy editor of the Sunday Mirror, was arrested in March 2013 and named 46 times in the unredacted court judgment as being involved in or aware of the hacking. He was also arrested on suspicion of phone hacking.
Nick Buckley, deputy editor of the Sunday People and former head of news at the Sunday Mirror, was arrested alongside Weaver and Scott and mentioned 30 times in the court judgment as being involved in or aware of the illegal activities.
Mark Thomas, former editor of the People and deputy editor of the Sunday Mirror, was arrested in March 2013 and mentioned 19 times in the judgment. The judge found it “inherently likely” that he knew about the hacking, given the volume of payments and records tied to his tenure.
Dan Evans, a former journalist for the Sunday Mirror and later the News of the World, was the central figure in the hacking operations. He pleaded guilty to phone hacking, illegal payments, and perverting the course of justice and provided key evidence against the above executives.
Despite being arrested and named in court, none of these individuals faced criminal charges due to a decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions in December 2015 that there was “insufficient evidence” for a realistic prospect of conviction.
“What custodial sentences did they all receive?”
None of the Trinity Mirror editors or journalists received custodial sentences for their involvement in phone hacking.
While Dan Evans, a central figure in the hacking operations, pleaded guilty to phone hacking, illegal payments, and perverting the course of justice, he received a 10-month suspended sentence and did not serve jail time.
Editors such as Tina Weaver, Richard Wallace, James Scott, Nick Buckley, and Mark Thomas were arrested and found by a High Court judge to have known about or participated in the illegal activities. However, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) concluded in December 2015 that there was “insufficient evidence” for a realistic prospect of conviction, and no criminal charges were brought against them.
As a result, no custodial sentences were imposed on any of the individuals involved at Trinity Mirror.
“Who was the head of the Crown Prosecution Service during this period?”
The head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) during the 2015 decision on phone hacking prosecutions was Alison Saunders, who served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2013 to 2018. She announced the decision that there was “insufficient evidence” to bring further charges against journalists or media companies, effectively closing the CPS’s involvement in the investigations.
“Did she find in the same way for any VIP child abuse cases?”
Alison Saunders, as Director of Public Prosecutions, made a controversial decision in 2015 not to prosecute Lord Janner on historical child sex abuse charges, citing that he was unfit to stand trial due to dementia. This decision was overturned by an independent review, making her the first DPP to have a major prosecution decision reversed. A trial of the facts was set to proceed, but Janner died in 2015 before it could take place. This case drew significant criticism and comparisons to her handling of other high-profile investigations, though no other VIP child abuse cases resulted in the same pattern of reversal. Her tenure was marked by scrutiny over prosecution decisions in sensitive abuse cases.
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Perhaps Tim Wallace-Murphy’s most controversial work is 2000’s Rex Deus: The True Mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau, written with Marilyn Hopkins and Graham Simmans. In it, the authors explore the theory that Jesus Christ did not perish on the cross, but instead lived on to marry and have children with Mary Magdalene, who settled in France after his death. Direct descendants of this bloodline, who are rumored to have kept it pure to the present day, are referred to as Rex Deus, meaning “king God.”
The Rex Deus did not originate with Jesus, the authors suggest, but can be traced further back to the twenty-four high priests of the Temple of Jerusalem. According to the authors, the Rex Deus were forced to keep the “true” teachings of Jesus secret for about two thousand years to avoid being persecuted by the Catholic Church, which desired to propagate its own fabricated version of the truth unhindered. The book explores the mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau and the physical and spiritual secrets that may be hidden within the French village. Wallace-Murphy and Marilyn Hopkins took the investigation of the subject further with Custodians of Truth: The Continuance of Rex Deus. One Publishers Weekly contributor felt that the book provides a “readable—if not fervent—overview of this controversial theory.” Dina Komuves, contributor to the Library Journal, wrote that the book offers “more than enough viable detail to poke a few substantial holes into the credibility of strict fundamentalism.”
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My first observation: At NO POINT before this Liverpool Echo story hit the press did anybody claim that the whole of Birkenhead’s electricity would be cut off. A 132kv pylon would need to fall over somewhere for this to happen. This bollocks appears to be new to the table, and an invention by some fake journalist at the Liverpool Echo.
With this idea carefully planted though, I suppose it’s then become very easy for Scottish Power to respond with, “The post is incorrect.”
Job done. The entire premise of the story has been meddled with and the message distorted.
Just as a timely reminder of what is closer to the truth, here’s my previous post covering the alleged facts as we know them.
I’m endeavouring to be as objective as possible here – as per usual – hence the following post I made tonight to the criminally depraved ‘Trinity Mirror’ newspaper – now Reach PLC – the Liverpool Echo…
So cast from your minds any nonsense about ‘an entire Merseyside town’ being plunged into darkness. Until the truth finally comes out, this is where we’re up to; in a kind of stand-off, a stage where somebody somewhere knows the real truth behind what’s going on, but has chosen not to reveal it. It isn’t me, it isn’t you, and the guy who made the original post isn’t helping himself by not approving my posts and not heeding my words.
What is occurring here? Who do you believe, Scottish Power in lockstep with trustworthy Wirral Council, all brought to you via criminal ‘Trinity Mirror’? Or does the Facebook post look a little more compelling?
Our anonymous friend would do VERY WELL to get in touch with me for a chin wag. If indeed his original Facebook post is genuine, we could discuss the ins and outs and get his problems safely addressed.
I hope he’s reading this.
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I am writing to you regarding a serious and ongoing failure of representation by Richard Tice MP, the Member of Parliament for Boston and Skegness and a senior figure within Reform UK.
I am a long-standing constituent, Freedom of Information campaigner, and social watchdog. Over a prolonged period, I have raised matters of clear public interest with Mr Tice, including issues involving public accountability, regulatory failure, and the misuse of statutory powers to suppress legitimate scrutiny. These are not trivial or personal complaints; they concern the proper functioning of public bodies and the rights of constituents.
Despite repeated, polite, and substantive correspondence, Mr Tice has failed to engage meaningfully. There has been no adequate response, no willingness to examine evidence, and no indication that he considers it part of his duty to represent a constituent raising inconvenient but legitimate concerns.
This is not a matter of political disagreement. It is a matter of basic democratic representation. An MP is not entitled to ignore constituents simply because their concerns are uncomfortable or complex.
Given Mr Tice’s senior role within Reform UK, his conduct reflects not only on himself but on the party’s stated commitment to accountability, transparency, and standing up for ordinary people against institutional failure.
I therefore ask you directly:
Is it acceptable within Reform UK for an MP to ignore a constituent raising documented matters of public interest?
What standards of engagement and accountability do you expect from your MPs?
Will this matter be addressed?
I am not seeking favours or rhetoric. I am seeking confirmation that Reform UK does not tolerate silence and disengagement where an MP’s duty to their constituents is clear.
“Dear AI, tell me about the experiences of Sascha Riley, adopted son of pilot William Riley.”
Sascha Riley, born Manuel Sascha Barros in 1973, claims he was adopted at age four by William Kyle Riley, a Georgia-based pilot, in 1975. He alleges this adoption was not an act of rescue but the beginning of his entry into a child trafficking network linked to Jeffrey Epstein and others, including Donald Trump and Jim Jordan.
From ages nine to thirteen, Riley says he was repeatedly trafficked across multiple states—including Alabama and New York—subjected to sexual abuse, forced production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and witnessed extreme violence, including the alleged murder of other children. He claims Epstein’s clients, including high-profile figures, were involved in the abuse and that the material was sold as “snuff films.”
Riley served in the U.S. Army from 1991 to 1998 and reenlisted after 9/11, deploying to Iraq multiple times. He earned military honors and has publicly shared his DD-214 discharge documents, which are consistent with his service record.
A pivotal moment occurred around 2008–2009 at Fort Carson, where a fellow soldier was found with CSAM that included footage of Riley as a child. Riley says his commanding officer recognized him and approached him, but no action was taken—highlighting what he describes as systemic failure.
In February 2023, Riley began posting publicly on social media, sharing adoption records, military documents, and names. In September 2025, he met with Democratic aides on the House Oversight Committee and offered sworn testimony and a polygraph. He recorded over four hours of audio testimony with journalist Lisa Noelle Voldeng in November 2025, which was released publicly.
Despite these disclosures, no official investigation has been launched, and no charges have been filed. In early January 2026, after increased public attention and threats to his safety, Riley fled the U.S. for protection.
While Riley has provided verifiable documents (adoption papers, military records), independent corroboration from major news outlets, court filings, or law enforcement remains absent. Some experts, like Dr. Laura Robinson, have questioned the credibility of the claims, citing implausible details (e.g., Jane Goodall being involved in his care) and the lack of corroborating evidence.
The core of the controversy centers on whether Riley’s story—marked by extraordinary detail and public transparency—is a genuine survivor’s account or a conspiracy narrative lacking verifiable proof. The FBI contacted Riley in 2025 but has not publicly responded to his evidence.
“Sascha states that Trump was the ‘big boss’ who directed all of it. It was never Epstein. Sascha says he was assaulted at least three times by Trump.”
Sascha Riley’s Allegations Against Donald Trump
Sascha Riley alleges that Donald Trump was the “big boss” of the abuse network he was trafficked into as a child, not Jeffrey Epstein, and that he was assaulted by Trump at least three times during the early 1980s.
Key Claims
Trump as the “Big Boss”: Riley states Trump directed the trafficking and abuse operations, positioning himself above Epstein in both authority and sadism.
Sexual Assaults: Riley claims he was forced to perform sexual acts on Trump, including anal sex, during events in Enterprise, Alabama, known as “farm parties.”
Violent Retaliation: In one account, Riley says he used a tent stake with a condom to violently assault Trump anally in self-defense, causing injuries severe enough to require airlift to a hospital.
Presence During Murder: Riley alleges Trump was brought into a room after the murder of a child named Patricia, and then proceeded to sexually and physically assault him.
Corroboration and Response
These allegations are based entirely on Riley’s audio testimony, shared via Substack and social media in late 2025.
No official investigations, court filings, or law enforcement statements have confirmed the claims.
Major media outlets have not independently verified the allegations, and no named individuals, including Trump, have publicly responded.
Critics, including Dr. Laura Robinson, highlight timeline inconsistencies—Trump was actively involved in New York real estate during the alleged abuse period, with no documented absences.
“These are very serious allegations. When will they be acknowledged by the US authorities and the media and duly investigated?”
Current Status of Sascha Riley’s Allegations
As of January 19, 2026, no U.S. federal or state authority has officially acknowledged, launched an investigation into, or verified Sascha Riley’s allegations against Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, or other named figures.
Key Facts:
Riley’s claims are based on over four hours of audio testimony recorded in mid-2025 and released by journalist Lisa Noelle Voldeng via Substack.
He met with Democratic aides on the House Oversight Committee in September 2025 and offered to testify under oath and take a polygraph.
The FBI contacted Riley in 2025, but no public follow-up, investigation, or confirmation has been reported.
Mainstream media outlets (e.g., Times Now, Hindustan Times) have reported on the existence of the allegations but emphasize they remain unverified.
The Epstein files unsealed in late 2025 and early 2026 do not name William Sascha Riley as a victim or witness. Some speculate a “William ‘Bill’ Riley” mentioned as a private investigator may be connected, but this remains unconfirmed.
Barriers to Acknowledgment:
Lack of independent corroboration: No court filings, law enforcement reports, or forensic evidence (e.g., hospital records, flight logs) have been publicly verified.
Heavy redactions in Epstein files: Critics, including Rep. Ro Khanna, allege key documents are missing, limiting transparency.
Political sensitivity: Allegations involve high-profile figures, including President Donald Trump, which may influence institutional caution.
Public and Online Response:
Riley has a vocal online following on platforms like Threads and X, where supporters label him a credible survivor.
Fact-checking organizations (e.g., Factually.co) classify the claims as unverified, citing inconsistencies and lack of official documentation.
Skeptics point to implausible details, such as Jane Goodall’s alleged involvement, and unconfirmed military records.
Conclusion:
There is no timeline for official acknowledgment or investigation. Riley’s claims remain in the public and digital sphere, awaiting independent verification by law enforcement, the judiciary, or investigative journalism. Until then, authorities and major media treat the allegations as serious but unproven.
Donald Trump was not found guilty of sexual abuse in a criminal court, but a civil jury found him liable for sexual abuse in a 2023 trial.
On May 9, 2023, a federal jury in New York found Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll, based on a preponderance of evidence.
The jury concluded that Trump did not rape Carroll under New York’s narrow legal definition of rape (which requires penile penetration), but did commit a lesser degree of sexual abuse, including forcible touching and groping.
The verdict was not a criminal conviction, so Trump was not sentenced to prison. Instead, he was ordered to pay $5 million in damages.
The ruling was upheld by a federal appeals court in December 2024, confirming the civil liability.
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan later clarified that, while the jury did not find Trump liable for rape under New York law, the jury’s finding amounted to rape under the common understanding of the term.
This civil liability is a significant legal outcome, but it does not equate to a criminal conviction.
“So he’s an untrustworthy sexual deviant, and he could potentially molest your grandmother or your daughter or your wife if they were alone with him in a room?”
Yes, Donald Trump was found liable for sexual abuse in a civil court.
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Whistleblower, Jodi O’Malley, a former federal nurse with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), gained public attention in 2021 after releasing secret recordings through Project Veritas alleging that HHS officials were suppressing reports of adverse effects from the COVID-19 vaccines, including cases of myocarditis. She claimed that healthcare workers were discouraged from reporting side effects and that the government was downplaying vaccine risks.
In September 2021, after going public with the recordings, O’Malley was placed on administrative leave by HHS. She later faced scrutiny from the Arizona Board of Nursing, which investigated her conduct. However, in March 2022, the board cleared her of all wrongdoing, confirming her nursing license remained active and in good standing.
O’Malley has continued to advocate for informed consent and medical freedom, framing her actions as a moral duty to patients. In August 2023, a federal judge ruled that her whistleblower case against HHS was valid, ordering the agency to turn over relevant files, affirming that her allegations were not frivolous.
She remains a prominent figure in vaccine safety debates, though her claims have not been independently verified by regulatory agencies.
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Return to Bomb Alley 1982 – The Falklands Deception
From Paul Cardin, a Falklands Conflict veteran. This is a biting commentary, told from the heart. Also included is a 1982 diary, written on location. This book forms a forensic inquiry into several conflict-related mysteries that have never been addressed or resolved - even after 40 years.
Wirral In It Together 