A 15-year-old schoolboy from North Yorkshire has become an unlikely media sensation after scooping the defection of a senior Tory MP to Reform, the far-right party led by Nigel Farage. The teenager, known as Charlie Simpson, is behind the popular news outlet @GBpolitics, which boasts over 76,000 followers on X.
According to Charlie, he works tirelessly from dawn till late, barely getting any sleep as he puts together a daily stream of exclusive stories and updates for his audience. His unique platform has attracted a devoted following among young people, with around 40% of his readers being over 50 and another 30% under the age of 18.
However, Charlie's relationship with Reform members is more complicated. While he initially supported Farage, he now views him as a "fraud" who will never again earn his support. He also has harsh words for Lee Anderson, one of Reform's MPs, whom he claims threw him under the bus after being no longer needed.
Despite controversy surrounding his personal life, including an incident at school where he claimed to have been called a Nazi, Charlie maintains that he is on a mission to provide an alternative news source to the mainstream media. His team, which includes other young and ambitious journalists, work behind the scenes to produce exclusive content that often challenges the status quo.
Charlie claims to have sources within Reform and has revealed that several prominent Tory MPs, including Suella Braverman, are in discussions about defecting to the party. He also hints at a major scoop on the horizon, although he refuses to reveal any further details.
The rise of @GBpolitics and Charlie Simpson is part of a growing trend of young journalists and activists taking matters into their own hands, often with far-right connections. As the UK's media landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether Charlie's ambition and determination will be enough to secure his place as a leading voice in British politics.
According to Charlie, he works tirelessly from dawn till late, barely getting any sleep as he puts together a daily stream of exclusive stories and updates for his audience. His unique platform has attracted a devoted following among young people, with around 40% of his readers being over 50 and another 30% under the age of 18.
However, Charlie's relationship with Reform members is more complicated. While he initially supported Farage, he now views him as a "fraud" who will never again earn his support. He also has harsh words for Lee Anderson, one of Reform's MPs, whom he claims threw him under the bus after being no longer needed.
Despite controversy surrounding his personal life, including an incident at school where he claimed to have been called a Nazi, Charlie maintains that he is on a mission to provide an alternative news source to the mainstream media. His team, which includes other young and ambitious journalists, work behind the scenes to produce exclusive content that often challenges the status quo.
Charlie claims to have sources within Reform and has revealed that several prominent Tory MPs, including Suella Braverman, are in discussions about defecting to the party. He also hints at a major scoop on the horizon, although he refuses to reveal any further details.
The rise of @GBpolitics and Charlie Simpson is part of a growing trend of young journalists and activists taking matters into their own hands, often with far-right connections. As the UK's media landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether Charlie's ambition and determination will be enough to secure his place as a leading voice in British politics.
in the UK news scene! I'm loving how he's breaking free from the traditional media mold and creating his own platform with @GBpolitics 
. His dedication to getting those exclusive stories out is seriously impressive 
– barely getting any sleep? That's what I call passion 
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It's awesome that his team is working behind the scenes to produce content that challenges the status quo – more voices like this are desperately needed in politics 
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It's awesome that someone like Charlie Simpson is giving those mainstream outlets a run for their money. The fact that he's got such a devoted following, especially among the youth, says a lot about his dedication to providing an alternative voice.
his platform is so inclusive too - I love how it has a ton of older folks and youngins alike, it's not just some niche thing for one generation. and can we talk about his sources tho? if he's got connections with reform members that's some major intel 
. also, throwing shade at Lee Anderson and saying Farage is a "fraud"? sounds like someone who can't handle the heat 
. let's see how he holds up when things get tough... 
. And that criticism of Lee Anderson feels a bit petty 
. Still, I'll give him credit for having a platform and a passion that resonates with his audience 
. The fact that @GBpolitics is gaining traction among young people is concerning though - it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of change, but are we sure this is what we want? 
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. I mean, Charlie Simpson seems nice and all, but has he even done any actual journalism training or is he just winging it? 
And what's with the Reform party connection - aren't they like, super right-wing or something? 
. It just goes to show that even at 15, some people are ready to take on the world...or at least, the mainstream media 
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. On one hand, he's managed to build an entire news outlet from scratch, gathering a dedicated following and providing some much-needed alternative perspectives on the UK politics scene 
And with Charlie's ambition and determination, it'll be fun to watch him navigate the ups and downs of politics.
I've been following @GBpolitics for months now and i gotta say, the dude knows how to get scoops 
