Civic Kieran
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Another reason why Messi is better.
Ronaldo attends Trump White House dinner in honour of Saudi crown prince
Ronaldo attends Trump White House dinner in honour of Saudi crown prince
Ronaldo attends Trump White House dinner in honour of Saudi crown prince
www.independent.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Another reason why Messi is better.
My latest article has gone live on Civic Politcs!
Defence, Trust, and the Shape-Shifting Extremism Problem: A Week in UK Politics
If politics runs on trust, the UK has spent the past week burning through its reserves like a student loan in Freshers’ Week.
open.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
My latest article has gone live on Civic Politcs!
I’m truly shocked to my very core! I can’t believe this! I would have never seen this one coming!
Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew about his crimes, newly released emails reveal – live updates
In new batch of emails released by House Democrats, Jeffrey Epstein told Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump ‘spent hours’ at his house with one of his victims
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I’m truly shocked to my very core! I can’t believe this! I would have never seen this one coming!
The rise in racism and xenophobia in British politics isn’t random - it’s the by-product of populism weaponising fear.
A trend fuelled by the rhetoric of Reform UK.
Starmer’s right to call it out.
A trend fuelled by the rhetoric of Reform UK.
Starmer’s right to call it out.
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The rise in racism and xenophobia in British politics isn’t random - it’s the by-product of populism weaponising fear.
A trend fuelled by the rhetoric of Reform UK.
Starmer’s right to call it out.
A trend fuelled by the rhetoric of Reform UK.
Starmer’s right to call it out.
It’s great to see. Although he will probably blame a vaccine for this.
"I've never heard a president booed this loudly in my life."
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
It’s great to see. Although he will probably blame a vaccine for this.
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I wonder when he will start suing news outlets for describing his barefaced lies about the 2020 election as barefaced lies…
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I wonder when he will start suing news outlets for describing his barefaced lies about the 2020 election as barefaced lies…
COP30 begins in Brazil. While world leaders push for real climate action, Trump skips it and mocks the cause.
Ed Miliband is right in saying that fighting the climate crisis is how we beat populism.
Ed Miliband is right in saying that fighting the climate crisis is how we beat populism.
November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
COP30 begins in Brazil. While world leaders push for real climate action, Trump skips it and mocks the cause.
Ed Miliband is right in saying that fighting the climate crisis is how we beat populism.
Ed Miliband is right in saying that fighting the climate crisis is how we beat populism.
I wonder if he will use any of it for good!
Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay package for Elon Musk
Chants of ‘Elon’ erupt after compensation plan approved despite opposition from several high-profile investors
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I wonder if he will use any of it for good!
The Sky News investigation into X confirms what many of us already knew - the platform’s algorithm pushes right-wing and extremist content to new users.
It’s digital manipulation with real-world consequences. Our democracy can’t function when social media becomes a propaganda machine.
It’s digital manipulation with real-world consequences. Our democracy can’t function when social media becomes a propaganda machine.
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Sky News investigation into X confirms what many of us already knew - the platform’s algorithm pushes right-wing and extremist content to new users.
It’s digital manipulation with real-world consequences. Our democracy can’t function when social media becomes a propaganda machine.
It’s digital manipulation with real-world consequences. Our democracy can’t function when social media becomes a propaganda machine.
Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on winning the New York mayoral election.
If you don’t have Twitter - it looks exactly how you’d expect it to right now.
If you don’t have Twitter - it looks exactly how you’d expect it to right now.
November 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on winning the New York mayoral election.
If you don’t have Twitter - it looks exactly how you’d expect it to right now.
If you don’t have Twitter - it looks exactly how you’d expect it to right now.
New York votes today, and I can’t help but hope Zohran Mamdani comes out on top.
He’s the kind of voice American politics needs more of - grounded, compassionate, and unafraid to speak for people over power.
He’s the kind of voice American politics needs more of - grounded, compassionate, and unafraid to speak for people over power.
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New York votes today, and I can’t help but hope Zohran Mamdani comes out on top.
He’s the kind of voice American politics needs more of - grounded, compassionate, and unafraid to speak for people over power.
He’s the kind of voice American politics needs more of - grounded, compassionate, and unafraid to speak for people over power.
They might be done by 2026 at this rate.
Nigel Farage says Reform UK could cut minimum wage for young people - and defends U-turn on tax pledges
Mr Farage gave a wide-ranging news conference setting out Reform UK's economic plans, and defending claims of U-turning on 2024 election manifesto pledges.
news.sky.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
They might be done by 2026 at this rate.
Not surprising - I love when these populists continue to expose themselves.
Nigel Farage backtracks on Reform UK’s promise to cut £90bn of taxes
Party leader says proposal had been an ‘aspiration’ and accuses Tories and Labour of ‘wrecking the public finances’
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Not surprising - I love when these populists continue to expose themselves.
Regarding the new Joe Rogan episode with Elon Musk.
He called English villagers “hobbits” and claimed “a thousand people show up and start raping the kids.”
It’s racist, dehumanising nonsense and deeply dangerous rhetoric. Public figures shouldn’t get away with spreading hate like this.
He called English villagers “hobbits” and claimed “a thousand people show up and start raping the kids.”
It’s racist, dehumanising nonsense and deeply dangerous rhetoric. Public figures shouldn’t get away with spreading hate like this.
November 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Regarding the new Joe Rogan episode with Elon Musk.
He called English villagers “hobbits” and claimed “a thousand people show up and start raping the kids.”
It’s racist, dehumanising nonsense and deeply dangerous rhetoric. Public figures shouldn’t get away with spreading hate like this.
He called English villagers “hobbits” and claimed “a thousand people show up and start raping the kids.”
It’s racist, dehumanising nonsense and deeply dangerous rhetoric. Public figures shouldn’t get away with spreading hate like this.
We’re living in a dark timeline. I think Lee Evans needs to come out of retirement - that will make it better.
November 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
We’re living in a dark timeline. I think Lee Evans needs to come out of retirement - that will make it better.
It’s embarrassing to be British on a day like today - watching the usual Twitter accounts rush to use the Huntingdon stabbings to spread racism and disinformation.
BTP have confirmed both suspects are British-born. Before “radicalisation” gets blamed, let our services do their jobs.
BTP have confirmed both suspects are British-born. Before “radicalisation” gets blamed, let our services do their jobs.
November 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
It’s embarrassing to be British on a day like today - watching the usual Twitter accounts rush to use the Huntingdon stabbings to spread racism and disinformation.
BTP have confirmed both suspects are British-born. Before “radicalisation” gets blamed, let our services do their jobs.
BTP have confirmed both suspects are British-born. Before “radicalisation” gets blamed, let our services do their jobs.
“No wars”
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over treatment of Christians
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over treatment of Christians
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over treatment of Christians
www.independent.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“No wars”
A horrific incident near Huntingdon tonight, which is very local to me. Multiple people stabbed on a train, two arrests made.
We must have a serious national conversation about public safety and community confidence.
Thoughts with those affected.
We must have a serious national conversation about public safety and community confidence.
Thoughts with those affected.
November 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A horrific incident near Huntingdon tonight, which is very local to me. Multiple people stabbed on a train, two arrests made.
We must have a serious national conversation about public safety and community confidence.
Thoughts with those affected.
We must have a serious national conversation about public safety and community confidence.
Thoughts with those affected.
Finally, some realism on Europe. A reset is long overdue.
The UK’s future depends on partnership. Cooperation and shared values with the EU are how we rebuild our economy and global standing.
The UK’s future depends on partnership. Cooperation and shared values with the EU are how we rebuild our economy and global standing.
Minister calls for closer co-operation and relations reset with European Union | King's College London
The UK government wants a more pragmatic approach with the European Union based on “facts, not ideology”, a minister has said.
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Finally, some realism on Europe. A reset is long overdue.
The UK’s future depends on partnership. Cooperation and shared values with the EU are how we rebuild our economy and global standing.
The UK’s future depends on partnership. Cooperation and shared values with the EU are how we rebuild our economy and global standing.
Continuously ticking the boxes required for the road to authoritarianism.
White House restricts media access in the West Wing
White House restricts media access in the West Wing
The administration said it’s a matter of security, but the new rule appears to be part of a larger effort to restrict the press.
dlvr.it
October 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Continuously ticking the boxes required for the road to authoritarianism.
Zarah Sultana stating we should withdraw from NATO immediately is an incredibly reckless and out-of-touch suggestion. There couldn’t be a worse moment to weaken our alliances.
Our commitment to NATO is a cornerstone of European security and a major reason we’ve had peace in Europe for generations.
Our commitment to NATO is a cornerstone of European security and a major reason we’ve had peace in Europe for generations.
October 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Zarah Sultana stating we should withdraw from NATO immediately is an incredibly reckless and out-of-touch suggestion. There couldn’t be a worse moment to weaken our alliances.
Our commitment to NATO is a cornerstone of European security and a major reason we’ve had peace in Europe for generations.
Our commitment to NATO is a cornerstone of European security and a major reason we’ve had peace in Europe for generations.
Happy Nigel Farage’s Bill to pull us out of the ECHR was rejected.
But the fact it was even brought to the table in the first place shows the type of people Farage and his crooks are.
But the fact it was even brought to the table in the first place shows the type of people Farage and his crooks are.
October 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Happy Nigel Farage’s Bill to pull us out of the ECHR was rejected.
But the fact it was even brought to the table in the first place shows the type of people Farage and his crooks are.
But the fact it was even brought to the table in the first place shows the type of people Farage and his crooks are.
It will be like getting blood out of a stone, but I’m glad they’re calling him out.
Female survivors of grooming gangs demand apology from Nigel Farage
Exclusive: Five women said Reform leader’s comments that they were victims of other types of sexual abuse were ‘degrading’
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It will be like getting blood out of a stone, but I’m glad they’re calling him out.
Praying Gavin Newsom runs for American presidency. He’s a smart guy, lots of potential, great values. A breath of fresh air compared to Trump.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom tells CBS he'd be 'lying' if he denied plans to consider a presidential run.
October 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Praying Gavin Newsom runs for American presidency. He’s a smart guy, lots of potential, great values. A breath of fresh air compared to Trump.
The Reform UK fall-off is happening faster than I could have hoped for.
It’s predictably self-inflicted and great to watch.
It’s predictably self-inflicted and great to watch.
October 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The Reform UK fall-off is happening faster than I could have hoped for.
It’s predictably self-inflicted and great to watch.
It’s predictably self-inflicted and great to watch.