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Juliet Lodge
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Forever pro EU. JOIN EU. Writer. Campaigner Women4Europe. Prof. Ai ethics governance. YorkshireBylines. 2xJean Monnet Prof

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 20h
What Portugal‘s elections show us

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United States of Europe Now! National leaders: unlock our potential!
Across the globe, fascists, imperialists and tech overlords are on the rise. Xi wants to lead an autocratic world order, Putin wants to dominate Europe, and Trump only wants what's best for Trump. Me...
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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 20h
Made in Europe Must Serve Workers, Not Wealthy Shareholders www.socialeurope.eu/made-in-euro...

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 20h
Britain Must Choose Europe—and Its Leaders Need to Admit It www.socialeurope.eu/britain-must...

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 20h
Europeans want a stronger EU.
89% of Europeans say that EU member states should be more united, and almost as many think that the EU should have a stronger voice on the international level. Eurobarometer poll. Nov 2025 polled 26,453 EU citizens in all member states.via@EurCorrespondent

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 2d
Spanish PM Sánchez, announced on 3 Feb a law to ban access to social media for under 16s, as Spain joins 5 other European countries in the “Coalition of the Digital Willing” to advance coordinated and effective regulation of social media and strengthen age-verification systems across EU

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 2d
#Canada and #France open new diplomatic posts in #Greenland www.euractiv.com/news/france-...
France, Canada open diplomatic outposts in Greenland | Euractiv
The step comes amid intense US pressure on Denmark and Greenland
www.euractiv.com

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 2d
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/pete...
The Peter Mandelson case shows the House of Lords needs an independent disciplinary system | Institute for Government
The Lords should catch up with the Commons on disciplinary procedures.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 2d
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mi...
Misconduct in public office | Institute for Government
What happens if someone holding public office is alleged to have abused their power?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 2d
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/go...
Government security vetting | Institute for Government
How does the UK government's national security vetting system work?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d
beautiful proection at the winter Olympics

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...? Why…did the Westminster village, including Farage,…along with most of the media, support the appointment, declaring it a masterstroke?
There’s one argument Starmer could make to save his skin – but he won’t dare do it | Jonathan Freedland
Among those focusing on what the PM knew about Peter Mandelson are many who themselves knew plenty and chose to ignore it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com

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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 3d
I’m so fed up with all this s**t. Can’t we just press ‘reset’ on both the U.K. and US governments? Go back to the Obamas in the US, and a bit of alternative history in the U.K. - where we did get ‘5 years of chaos’ with Ed Miliband in 2015, not 9 years of carpet bagging with Cameron, Johnson et al?
Labour minister commissioned report on journalists
Exclusive: Material gathered was personally given to Josh Simons when director of pro-Starmer thinktank, say sources
www.theguardian.com

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 3d
Our flag shone brightly on the Arco della Pace at the Opening Ceremony of the #MilanoCortina2026 Olympic Winter Games.

A symbol of peace and prosperity, a journey defined by cooperation and unshakable solidarity.

Let’s go EU athletes!

©️Jamie Squire / Getty Images
At night, a large neoclassical triumphal arch is illuminated in blue light against a black sky. A projection of glowing yellow stars forms a circular pattern across the front of the arch. Sculptures are visible on top of the structure, and a crowd of people stands below, many holding up phones to photograph the light display.

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Richard Corbett @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 3d
On Brexit, are there “glimmers of hope that the UK may be preparing to turn the page of this costly national psychodrama” asks Martin Leng:
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Brexit Britain has one viable option left: Europe
Almost ten years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, the Brexiteers’ pilgrimage to ‘sunlit uplands’ has instead become a national Via Dolorosa – a painful procession of...
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 3d
We preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for its addictive design.

Our investigation suggests that the platform did not properly consider how these addictive features could harm the physical and mental wellbeing of its users, including children and vulnerable adults.

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d
typo …company

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d
meanwhile BMA (says BMJ) is allegedly advising doctors against overuse of tech linked to same conpany
mikegalsworthy.bsky.social Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 3d
💥 GOOD.

Because that £240 million contract gifted to Palantir, with no competition…

…after Starmer had an off-the-books meeting with Mandelson and Palantir…

…while Mandelson was officially LOBBYING FOR Palantir and so personally financially benefiting from such links and contracts…

Stinks.

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d
. The EU Commission is due to put forward an EU action plan against cyberbullying aimed at protecting children, young adults and others at particular risk

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d
„In 2023 the UK government awarded a £330m seven year contract to a consortium led by Palantir to deliver the FDP platform to connect health information across the NHS.1“

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d
www.bmj.com/content/392/... BNJ article „Doctors should not engage with any aspect of the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) outside direct patient care because of its links to the controversial US tech giant Palantir, the BMA says.“
Palantir and NHS: BMA to tell members to limit use of tech system
Doctors should not engage with any aspect of the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) outside direct patient care because of its links to the controversial US tech giant Palantir, the BMA says. The unio...
www.bmj.com

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d
Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories labourlist.org/2026/02/good... – via LabourList
Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories - LabourList
From helping children with cancer to investing in high streets. Find out what Labour have been delivering in government this week.
labourlist.org

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 3d
💥 GOOD.

Because that £240 million contract gifted to Palantir, with no competition…

…after Starmer had an off-the-books meeting with Mandelson and Palantir…

…while Mandelson was officially LOBBYING FOR Palantir and so personally financially benefiting from such links and contracts…

Stinks.

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d
he writes ‚I’m sick of those who believe that being a journalist means reporting both sides’ versions, without filters, without challenging their veracity, especially – and this is worse and all too common – when you know that one side isn’t telling the truth.‘

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...?
If you are reading this it is because I’m dead: here’s what I want to tell you about how to live | Carlos Hernández de Miguel
Leaving this world in an age of lies and cruelty, my last message is simple: don’t give up on truth, says Spanish journalist Carlos Hernández de Miguel
www.theguardian.com

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 4d
spain is not alone in rightly seeking to protect minors against deeply harmful online content - this is about protecting our young people and must not be confused with cynical claims about free speech

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taz @taz.de · 4d
Spaniens Regierung unter Premier Sanchez will soziale Medien für unter Sechzehnjährige verbieten. Kritik kommt von Elon Musk und der rechtsextremen Vox.
Social-Media-Verbot in Spanien: Kein Instagram, Tiktok und Co für Minderjährige
Spaniens Regierung unter Premier Sanchez will soziale Medien für unter Sechzehnjährige verbieten. Kritik kommt von Elon Musk und der rechtsextremen Vox.
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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 4d
ICO fined Allay Claims Ltd and ZMLUK Ltd (formerly Zuru Media) a total of £225,000 for sending millions of illegal marketing messages. Allay Claims sent over 4 million texts promoting PPI tax refunds without valid consent or compliance with the ‘soft opt-in’ exemption.
a red cup of coffee with lucas and friends written on the bottom
ALT: a red cup of coffee with lucas and friends written on the bottom
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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 4d
Grok AI on X: We've announced formal investigations into X Internet Unlimited Company (XIUC) and X.AI LLC (x.AI) in relation to the Grok artificial intelligence system and its potential to produce harmful sexualised image and video content.
a dog is laying on a bed and saying good morning .
ALT: a dog is laying on a bed and saying good morning .
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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 4d
www.independent.co.uk/voices/epste...
Epstein was in effect a secret member of the British cabinet
What is yet to truly sink in is the allegation that the infamous financier effectively found himself with a seat slap-bang in the middle of the UK government, says Chris Blackhurst
www.independent.co.uk

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 4d
Hungary’s parlous track record on the rule of law.. 4 February, Orbán issued a decree compelling courts to end some ongoing proceedings against his government.