Teenager's Media Empire Grows on Far Right Wavelength as UK Politics Shifts
Charlie Simpson, 15, has catapulted into the spotlight with his exclusive tweet predicting Tory MP Andrew Rosindell's defection to Reform UK. The teenage prodigy now boasts a significant following and a media empire that pushes right-wing news.
Simpson is part of a new generation of self-styled "independent journalists" who have linked up with far-right groups, including Reform UK. This has raised eyebrows among some quarters as he has spoken at rallies organized by Tommy Robinson, the former extremist figure.
Charlie's journey began when he was expelled from school after claiming to be called a Nazi by a staff member. The incident sparked controversy, and Simpson soon resigned from the youth parliament to set up his own news outlet, @GBpolitics. This X account boasts 76,000 followers and bills itself as the "True Home of UK Political News."
Despite being blocked by Reform supporters, who despise him for criticizing their ideology, Charlie asserts he has reliable sources within the party. Simpson also criticizes Nigel Farage, viewing him as a "fraud," while expressing admiration for Rupert Lowe, whom he believes is the savior of the UK.
He adds that Suella Braverman and Lee Anderson are in talks with Reform about defecting to the party. Charlie also hints at another major scoop on the horizon, which could further propel his media empire's influence.
Simpson starts work at 6am each day and spends a significant amount of time editing his team's tweets. This behind-the-scenes approach allows him to keep his sources close without alerting others to potential defections in parliament.
While some might question Charlie Simpson's credibility given his connection to far-right groups, his reporting has garnered widespread attention in the UK politics scene.
Charlie Simpson, 15, has catapulted into the spotlight with his exclusive tweet predicting Tory MP Andrew Rosindell's defection to Reform UK. The teenage prodigy now boasts a significant following and a media empire that pushes right-wing news.
Simpson is part of a new generation of self-styled "independent journalists" who have linked up with far-right groups, including Reform UK. This has raised eyebrows among some quarters as he has spoken at rallies organized by Tommy Robinson, the former extremist figure.
Charlie's journey began when he was expelled from school after claiming to be called a Nazi by a staff member. The incident sparked controversy, and Simpson soon resigned from the youth parliament to set up his own news outlet, @GBpolitics. This X account boasts 76,000 followers and bills itself as the "True Home of UK Political News."
Despite being blocked by Reform supporters, who despise him for criticizing their ideology, Charlie asserts he has reliable sources within the party. Simpson also criticizes Nigel Farage, viewing him as a "fraud," while expressing admiration for Rupert Lowe, whom he believes is the savior of the UK.
He adds that Suella Braverman and Lee Anderson are in talks with Reform about defecting to the party. Charlie also hints at another major scoop on the horizon, which could further propel his media empire's influence.
Simpson starts work at 6am each day and spends a significant amount of time editing his team's tweets. This behind-the-scenes approach allows him to keep his sources close without alerting others to potential defections in parliament.
While some might question Charlie Simpson's credibility given his connection to far-right groups, his reporting has garnered widespread attention in the UK politics scene.
... like I get that kids want to make a name for themselves and all, but Charlie Simpson's media empire feels super sketchy to me 
. He's only 15 and already rubbing shoulders with far-right groups? That's not cool 
. And honestly, I'm low-key creeped out by the fact that he's predicting defectors from parliament at such a young age... what if it's all just some wild guess? 
. Can we trust someone who's basically a teenager to be handling sensitive info like that? 
I'm kinda curious about this young lad, Charlie Simpson. He seems to have created a bit of a media storm with those exclusive tweets of his, but is it all just PR smoke? 
. He's basically self-proclaimed "independent journalist" who's courting controversy by associating with far-right groups 
. And to make matters worse, he's predicting Tory MPs' defections like it's nobody's business 
. What's next? A YouTube channel hosted by a 12-year-old? 
No thanks! The fact that his tweets are getting so much traction just highlights how polarized the UK politics scene is and how desperate people are for news 
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. I mean, who needs a degree in journalism when you've got Twitter and a nose for gossip? This kid's got skills, but is it too early to start handing out press passes to a teenager who's still on summer break? 
this is so worrying 
a 15 yr old making headlines with their take on politics? what if they dont even understand the implications of what they're saying? and linking up with far right groups like reform uk? that's just scary 
i mean, im all for free speech and all but when it comes to politics, we need people who actually know whats going on. this kid is basically a twitter personality now and we gotta wonder if their 'sources' are even reliable 
But at the same time, can't deny that the guy's got a lot of clout and some juicy scoops under his belt...
. And let's be real, his sources might be legit, but at what cost to his credibility? He's basically saying he's got the inside scoop without actually being an MP