Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookie Use and Data Transfer outside the EU. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
We've updated our Privacy Policy, effective June 18th, 2017. You can learn more about what's changed on our Help Center.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • Moments Moments Moments, current page.

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?
    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
jamesrbuk's profile
James Ball
James Ball
James Ball
Verified account
@jamesrbuk

Tweets

James BallVerified account

@jamesrbuk

Special correspondent, @BuzzFeedUK. Formerly @Guardian, @wikileaks, @TBIJ. New book: "Post-Truth: How Bullshit Conquered The World" out *now*.

London
jamesrball.com
Joined May 2009

Tweets

  • © 2017 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Add a location to your Tweets

    When you tweet with a location, Twitter stores that location. You can switch location on/off before each Tweet and always have the option to delete your location history. Learn more

    Share Location

    Foursquare
    Results from Yelp

    Your lists

    Create a new list

    Under 100 characters, optional
    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    James Ball‏Verified account @jamesrbuk 16 Sep 2016

    James Ball Retweeted Lucy Fisher

    Parties who have ever had women leaders: Tory, Ukip, Greens, SNP Parties who haven't: Labour, Lib Demshttps://twitter.com/LOS_Fisher/status/776762265915822080 …

    James Ball added,

    Lucy FisherVerified account @LOS_Fisher
    Diane James MEP wins Ukip leadership contest, sweeping 47% of vote (8,451 ballots). Cllr Lisa Duffy comes second with 26% (4,591).
    5:41 AM - 16 Sep 2016
    • 13 Retweets
    • 10 Likes
    • Ernest interimspace badg3r Rosianna Halse Rojas Benjamin Jackson Rhammel Afflick Brian Williams Charlotte Taylor 🐸Russian Agent MG🐸
    4 replies 13 retweets 10 likes
      1. New conversation
      1. James Ball‏Verified account @jamesrbuk 16 Sep 2016
        Replying to @jamesrbuk

        (For pedants: I'm not counting interim leaders)

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      2. James Ball‏Verified account @jamesrbuk 16 Sep 2016
        Replying to @jamesrbuk

        Can add DUP and Plaid Cymru to the list who've had women leaders, if you so wish

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. 1 more reply
    2. Ant  ❗‏ @AntBreach 16 Sep 2016
      Replying to @jamesrbuk

      @LOS_Fisher DUP is even more shocking tbh

      0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
    3. Benjamin Jackson‏ @bluenosesrule 16 Sep 2016
      Replying to @jamesrbuk

      something quite ironic about that

      0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2017 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info