Ed Ng
@edng.bsky.social
Retired GP. Keen tennis and chess player
news.sky.com/story/with-a... This is an arms race. We should instead be abolishing this unelected and undemocratic chamber
With new 25 Labour lords and ladies, Keir Starmer plots end of the peer show for the Tories
The prime minister has put forward 25 Labour lords and ladies as he seeks to curb a Conservative majority in the House of Lords.
news.sky.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
news.sky.com/story/with-a... This is an arms race. We should instead be abolishing this unelected and undemocratic chamber
I think we all know already, but this adds further confirmation that Trump is Putin's stooge: www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
Trump ‘in tune with’ Russian policy on Ukraine, says Kremlin
Comments add to growing unease among President Zelensky and his supporters in Europe that Washington is Moscow’s ideological ally
www.thetimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I think we all know already, but this adds further confirmation that Trump is Putin's stooge: www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
Reposted by Ed Ng
New analysis shows:
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
The majority opposed to Brexit has reached eight million
Ministers need courage to keep it that way
kellnerp.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
New analysis shows:
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
Reposted by Ed Ng
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social - deep dive on the seismic new USA national security strategy- quite something to see them on the same page as Russia on so many issues and openly campaigning for hard right parties in Europe
alastaircampbell.org/2025/12/477-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/12/477-...
477. How Trump’s Security Strategy Destroys The Old World Order - Alastair Campbell
Has Trump’s 2025 National Security Strategy officially upended 80 years of American foreign policy? Why does it warn of Europe’s “civilisational erasure” while downplaying threats from its traditional...
alastaircampbell.org
December 10, 2025 at 6:42 AM
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social - deep dive on the seismic new USA national security strategy- quite something to see them on the same page as Russia on so many issues and openly campaigning for hard right parties in Europe
alastaircampbell.org/2025/12/477-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/12/477-...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Trump criticism suggests something is going right- wear his criticism like a badge of honour
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine's war with Russia.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Trump criticism suggests something is going right- wear his criticism like a badge of honour
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Just caught up with this (2 episodes so far) www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... Really enjoyable! Must watch for all Doctor Who fans
The War Between the Land and the Sea
When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Just caught up with this (2 episodes so far) www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... Really enjoyable! Must watch for all Doctor Who fans
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/... "Starmer praises Trump’s efforts to end war" - This must surely be dripping with Sarcasm?
Starmer praises Trump’s efforts to end war as Zelensky arrives
The prime minister says a Ukraine peace deal must be ‘just’ and backed with ‘hard-edged’ guarantees as he hosts European leaders in Downing Street
www.thetimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/... "Starmer praises Trump’s efforts to end war" - This must surely be dripping with Sarcasm?
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"MAGA is looking for imperial expansion into Europe, promoting 'patriotic parties' on the far-right of our politics," says Jon Sopel.
"This needs serious attention."
Trump is making a move on Europe – and the UK is looking the other way
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/trum...
"This needs serious attention."
Trump is making a move on Europe – and the UK is looking the other way
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/trum...
Trump vs Europe: Why The White House now sounds like Tommy Robinson | The News Agents
The White House’s “gobsmacking” National Security Strategy document alludes to racist conspiracy theories and gives Europeans subtle nudges to vote for far-right parties. Should this be getting more…
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"MAGA is looking for imperial expansion into Europe, promoting 'patriotic parties' on the far-right of our politics," says Jon Sopel.
"This needs serious attention."
Trump is making a move on Europe – and the UK is looking the other way
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/trum...
"This needs serious attention."
Trump is making a move on Europe – and the UK is looking the other way
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/trum...
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www.thetimes.com/world/europe... How delicious it is to see Musk peeved
Elon Musk calls for EU to be abolished after X is fined €120 million
The social media platform was accused of failing to disclose basic information about its adverts and who had paid for them, among a series of breaches
www.thetimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
www.thetimes.com/world/europe... How delicious it is to see Musk peeved
Reposted by Ed Ng
December 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt wrote that the document "places itself to the right of the extreme right".
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt wrote that the document "places itself to the right of the extreme right".
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The defense is now “We were trying to commit murder, not war crimes.”
"Bradley told lawmakers that the orders he received from Hegseth were to kill the individuals on the approved target list, which included everyone on the boat, then destroy the drugs and sink the boat, those sources said."
They were civilians.
They were civilians.
Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets
Adm. Frank Bradley said U.S. intelligence had identified the 11 people on the boat and determined the military was authorized to kill them as part of Trump’s campaign against alleged drug-smuggling ve...
www.nbcnews.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The defense is now “We were trying to commit murder, not war crimes.”
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Catch-up from Oct: Daniel Susskind on how to stimulate growth www.ft.com/content/1d39...
December 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Catch-up from Oct: Daniel Susskind on how to stimulate growth www.ft.com/content/1d39...
Hitting the nail on the head: www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
US foreign policy is simply a racket but no one dares defy Trump
Trade deals, business ventures and gold-bar gifts are inextricably linked under this imperial dynasty
www.thetimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Hitting the nail on the head: www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/... Well done Lammy, for moving debate decisively towards Customs Union. Might the next Labour manifesto even include the possibility of a Rejoin referendum?
David Lammy ‘opens a can of worms’ over EU customs union
Despite the official Labour line, the deputy prime minister suggested customs union membership could aid growth, reflecting a shift on the stance on Brexit
www.thetimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:26 AM
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/... Well done Lammy, for moving debate decisively towards Customs Union. Might the next Labour manifesto even include the possibility of a Rejoin referendum?
www.thetimes.com/us/american-... The most Meaningless award, to the most Undeserving recipient, from the most Discredited organisation
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
The president was the main event at a ceremony hosted by Gianni Infantino to decide national teams’ fates at next year’s tournament
www.thetimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:17 AM
www.thetimes.com/us/american-... The most Meaningless award, to the most Undeserving recipient, from the most Discredited organisation
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Zack Polanski, "Labour are a government of cowards because you won't tell people the truth about migration"
"Migration is a positive thing for our country"
"We need migration"
"We need fair and managed migration"
"And that's what will change this conversation"
*huge clap* #BBCQT
"Migration is a positive thing for our country"
"We need migration"
"We need fair and managed migration"
"And that's what will change this conversation"
*huge clap* #BBCQT
December 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Zack Polanski, "Labour are a government of cowards because you won't tell people the truth about migration"
"Migration is a positive thing for our country"
"We need migration"
"We need fair and managed migration"
"And that's what will change this conversation"
*huge clap* #BBCQT
"Migration is a positive thing for our country"
"We need migration"
"We need fair and managed migration"
"And that's what will change this conversation"
*huge clap* #BBCQT
This is becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy: The more the talk about a leadership challenge, the greater the likelihood of it actually happening- www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Ed Miliband most popular choice to succeed Starmer for Labour members
A majority of the rank and file, who would elect a successor in a leadership contest, believe they are unlikely to win the next election if the PM stays in post
www.thetimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
This is becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy: The more the talk about a leadership challenge, the greater the likelihood of it actually happening- www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/us/american-... Trump is signalling his strong intention to bring his MAGA influence into European politics
Europe facing ‘civilisational erasure’, warns Trump
A new US security plan warns European allies may falter in Nato, urging nationalist renewal as Washington positions itself between the continent and Moscow
www.thetimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
www.thetimes.com/us/american-... Trump is signalling his strong intention to bring his MAGA influence into European politics
Reposted by Ed Ng
"This rant makes him sound like a drunk uncle at the bar, rather than engaging with these serious charges."
Farage's attacks on the BBC show him at his "weakest" and "thin skinned, easy to offend, and nurturing a persecution complex"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/fara...
Farage's attacks on the BBC show him at his "weakest" and "thin skinned, easy to offend, and nurturing a persecution complex"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/fara...
‘Farage sounds absolutely off his head’: Reform tries to turn tables on BBC in racism row | The News Agents
Richard Tice has called antisemitism claims against Nigel Farage, dating back to his teenage years, as a “made up twaddle”, suggesting the Reform leader can remember what happened, but his accusers…
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 6:30 AM
"This rant makes him sound like a drunk uncle at the bar, rather than engaging with these serious charges."
Farage's attacks on the BBC show him at his "weakest" and "thin skinned, easy to offend, and nurturing a persecution complex"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/fara...
Farage's attacks on the BBC show him at his "weakest" and "thin skinned, easy to offend, and nurturing a persecution complex"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/fara...
Appalling journalism from the Times, in an effort to generate outrage with the budget www.thetimes.com/money/articl... . The wealthy would clearly just put the funds into stocks and shares ISA rather than into a savings account, for this contrived headline "loss" over 10 years
Top earners face £9,000 tax bills after cash Isa raid
Limit to savings allowance, plus increase in rates will hit additional-rate payers hardest
www.thetimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Appalling journalism from the Times, in an effort to generate outrage with the budget www.thetimes.com/money/articl... . The wealthy would clearly just put the funds into stocks and shares ISA rather than into a savings account, for this contrived headline "loss" over 10 years
The use of RPI (rather than the moor accurate and widely accepted CPI) exaggerated Resident Doctors' pay deficit
People who heard the 8.10am Radio 4 Today interview with Dr Tom Dolphin of the BMA this morning might be interested in this explainer:
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What's happened to resident doctors' pay since 2008?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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What's happened to resident doctors' pay since 2008?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
What’s happened to resident doctors’ pay since 2008?
Resident doctors in England say pay is at the core of their dispute with the government, but what’s actually happened to their pay over the past 17 years?
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The use of RPI (rather than the moor accurate and widely accepted CPI) exaggerated Resident Doctors' pay deficit
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/... While on the one hand it is good to see Starmer being honest about the harms of Brexit, it is not logical on the other hand to rule out rejoining EU
Keir Starmer ramps up attacks on Brexit to tackle Reform UK threat
The prime minister accuses Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch of a ‘corrosive’ approach to Europe and says leaving the EU has damaged the economy
www.thetimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/... While on the one hand it is good to see Starmer being honest about the harms of Brexit, it is not logical on the other hand to rule out rejoining EU