Andrew Paterson
@andrewphpaterson.bsky.social
Avid news follower trying to stop doom scrolling. Twitter emigre.
For #coaching see also @cogtogear.bsky.social
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#Stroud,UK
For #coaching see also @cogtogear.bsky.social
https://cogtogear.co.uk
#Stroud,UK
A few might quibble that if the US was really cracking down on “narco-terrorism”, then The Donald might have gone after the former Honduran president who had already been convicted in a US court. Though for some reason, Agent Orange chose to pardon him instead”
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‘See no evil, hear no evil’ Starmer goes on full sycophant alert | John Crace
PM tries to be as uninformed as possible about The Donald’s coup while his junior minister throws Greenland under the bus
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January 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
A few might quibble that if the US was really cracking down on “narco-terrorism”, then The Donald might have gone after the former Honduran president who had already been convicted in a US court. Though for some reason, Agent Orange chose to pardon him instead”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“a megacity home to 9 million people, 2.6m cars, 607 sq miles of concrete, asphalt and steel, and more wild animals than seem possible in such unnatural circumstances” Something truly to celebrate Mr #Trump #London
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Wild London review – honestly, telly does not get any better than this
Mischievous and glorious, David Attenborough brings his lifelong sense of wonder to the city’s wildlife, from foxes to peregrine falcons, in this exquisite and endlessly moving special
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January 2, 2026 at 12:13 PM
“a megacity home to 9 million people, 2.6m cars, 607 sq miles of concrete, asphalt and steel, and more wild animals than seem possible in such unnatural circumstances” Something truly to celebrate Mr #Trump #London
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A vulnerable child was groomed and trafficked and then subjected to the most shocking experiences imaginable including the deaths of her babies.
Instead of taking responsibility the British establishment stripped her of her citizenship and dumped her like old rubbish.
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Instead of taking responsibility the British establishment stripped her of her citizenship and dumped her like old rubbish.
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Shamima Begum: Home secretary to 'robustly defend' citizenship decision
The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
A vulnerable child was groomed and trafficked and then subjected to the most shocking experiences imaginable including the deaths of her babies.
Instead of taking responsibility the British establishment stripped her of her citizenship and dumped her like old rubbish.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Instead of taking responsibility the British establishment stripped her of her citizenship and dumped her like old rubbish.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A bit bracing by the Severn this New Year morning - near #Arlingham Quite near #Stroud
January 1, 2026 at 11:09 AM
A bit bracing by the Severn this New Year morning - near #Arlingham Quite near #Stroud
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More facts just before I bugger off to work, this time on London.
The far right media madness portray it as an actual warzone...the facts tell you the truth.
The far right media madness portray it as an actual warzone...the facts tell you the truth.
December 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
More facts just before I bugger off to work, this time on London.
The far right media madness portray it as an actual warzone...the facts tell you the truth.
The far right media madness portray it as an actual warzone...the facts tell you the truth.
“Let’s enjoy what the streamers are offering. But let’s make sure we also have a properly funded BBC that reflects and celebrates who we are in all our rich diversity(1)”
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The BBC tells the story of Britain in a way Netflix simply cannot. In the year to come, please remember that | Tony Hall
I love many shows on the streaming channels, but the BBC is our storyteller. It defines a nation and its culture – and we must defend it, says former BBC director general Tony Hall
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December 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
“Let’s enjoy what the streamers are offering. But let’s make sure we also have a properly funded BBC that reflects and celebrates who we are in all our rich diversity(1)”
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“. For some people, disaster seems to provoke a doubling down. If your entire worldview is challenged by events, it’s tempting to conclude the events are at fault.”
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A conversation between Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson summed up 2025 for me – and not in a good way | George Monbiot
From merrily dismissing climate science, to promoting irresponsible health claims, the podcast was an unintentional warning for our times, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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December 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
“. For some people, disaster seems to provoke a doubling down. If your entire worldview is challenged by events, it’s tempting to conclude the events are at fault.”
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TRUMP sez: Merry Christmas. To celebrate Christianity, I have ordered some more murders.
December 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
TRUMP sez: Merry Christmas. To celebrate Christianity, I have ordered some more murders.
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No matter our beliefs, Jesus’ message of opening our hearts to those who are different from us has never felt more important than this Christmas.
I want to wish everyone celebrating in London and around the world a very Merry Christmas.
I want to wish everyone celebrating in London and around the world a very Merry Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
No matter our beliefs, Jesus’ message of opening our hearts to those who are different from us has never felt more important than this Christmas.
I want to wish everyone celebrating in London and around the world a very Merry Christmas.
I want to wish everyone celebrating in London and around the world a very Merry Christmas.
A useful lesson to us all wherever we live #Stroud
London’s small businesses are the heartbeat of our high streets, and many rely on Christmas trade.
If you’re picking up last-minute gifts or treats this year, consider your local shops, bakeries, restaurants and bars. Every purchase supports a business owner and local jobs 🎁
If you’re picking up last-minute gifts or treats this year, consider your local shops, bakeries, restaurants and bars. Every purchase supports a business owner and local jobs 🎁
December 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A useful lesson to us all wherever we live #Stroud
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Another sanction by the Trump administration that exceeds the Kremlin’s wildest dreams, and shows exactly how and why Putin’s agenda lines up with the tech bros
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Two British anti-hate speech campaigners sanctioned by US state department – UK politics live
Imran Ahmed and Clare Melford among five Europeans hit with visa bans over claims they wish to ‘suppress American viewpoints they oppose’
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December 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Another sanction by the Trump administration that exceeds the Kremlin’s wildest dreams, and shows exactly how and why Putin’s agenda lines up with the tech bros
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www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
The stupidity continues #DavidLammy #yvettecooper #massiveowngoal
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Greta Thunberg arrested in London over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard
Two other people held on suspicion of criminal damage after protest at insurance company’s offices
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December 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The stupidity continues #DavidLammy #yvettecooper #massiveowngoal
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“The Lai travesty forms a sombre, unpropitious backdrop to Keir Starmer’s planned trade and business-focused visit to Beijing and Shanghai in January”
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China has set a bear trap for Keir Starmer – and our naive PM is walking straight into it | Simon Tisdall
The conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong is another hostile act. How can Britain ignore Beijing’s provocations and human rights abuses, asks Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
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December 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“The Lai travesty forms a sombre, unpropitious backdrop to Keir Starmer’s planned trade and business-focused visit to Beijing and Shanghai in January”
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This piece reflects so much of the great spirit of Hong Kong - which only the insecure and and completely unimaginative would think of crushing www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hong Kong billionaire Jimmy Lai tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him
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December 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This piece reflects so much of the great spirit of Hong Kong - which only the insecure and and completely unimaginative would think of crushing www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Horrific scenes from Sadiq Khan's Sharia law infested London 🎄
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Horrific scenes from Sadiq Khan's Sharia law infested London 🎄
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The BBC defamation suit filed by Donald Trump is a direct attack on the British taxpayer, it's also about cultivating a compliant media and it echoes attempts to do the same at home. But this isn't just a shakedown of media executives, this is a shakedown of every licence fee player in the UK. 1/3
December 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The BBC defamation suit filed by Donald Trump is a direct attack on the British taxpayer, it's also about cultivating a compliant media and it echoes attempts to do the same at home. But this isn't just a shakedown of media executives, this is a shakedown of every licence fee player in the UK. 1/3
What is deeply disturbing is that people fresh out of uni at the beginning of what was once thought of as a vocation can even conceive of behaving in this way. With this level of contempt for patients they can’t be surprised if the public has contempt for them
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Officials fear NHS will be hit hard after resident doctors reject latest offer
Wes Streeting and BMA urged to seek mediation as hospitals in England struggle amid flu outbreak
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December 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
What is deeply disturbing is that people fresh out of uni at the beginning of what was once thought of as a vocation can even conceive of behaving in this way. With this level of contempt for patients they can’t be surprised if the public has contempt for them
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And in response to headlines like "there is no need for masks", here is the 1 minutes from my interview where I discuss basic preventative measures (including masks!).
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
December 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
And in response to headlines like "there is no need for masks", here is the 1 minutes from my interview where I discuss basic preventative measures (including masks!).
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
