ER 🇪🇺
@er2023.bsky.social
🇬🇧resident since 1996,LB Camden resident since 2004,🇪🇺Citizen,Queue Jumper (c)Theresa May, Squalid Chapter (c)Keir Starmer,pro-EU,Social Liberal,aiming to be as woke as I can & a bit green-ish+pro-saving the world,against all forms of racism,own views.He/Him
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Sorry to sound so grumpy but this has the same vibe as people moaning about the state of public services at the same time as not wanting to pay more in tax. What's any government (right or left) supposed to do when people don't go shopping or to pubs as much as they used to - and never will again?
Labour risks election wipeout unless it improves Britain’s high streets, study finds
Decay of town centres a top issue among voters especially Reform UK supporters and is fuelling resentment against Westminster
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Sorry to sound so grumpy but this has the same vibe as people moaning about the state of public services at the same time as not wanting to pay more in tax. What's any government (right or left) supposed to do when people don't go shopping or to pubs as much as they used to - and never will again?
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Strong agree, ER. Georgia’s desperately brave aspiration to join the democratic EU contrasts sharply with the UK’s reluctant sidling toward the EU as a means of making money and a possible
political shelter now that the special relationship Is letting them down. The difference is visible from the EU
political shelter now that the special relationship Is letting them down. The difference is visible from the EU
January 30, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Strong agree, ER. Georgia’s desperately brave aspiration to join the democratic EU contrasts sharply with the UK’s reluctant sidling toward the EU as a means of making money and a possible
political shelter now that the special relationship Is letting them down. The difference is visible from the EU
political shelter now that the special relationship Is letting them down. The difference is visible from the EU
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The psychopathic Russian tools calling themselves Georgian Dream are completely crushing Georgian society. 🤬
They simply cannot stop spreading the most horrendous misery, despair, and oppression everywhere and anywhere they're able to.
Russia must be defeated.
They simply cannot stop spreading the most horrendous misery, despair, and oppression everywhere and anywhere they're able to.
Russia must be defeated.
Georgian authorities have announced new sweeping legislative amendments, targeting civil society, independent media, and political parties. The changes would significantly extend the government’s control mechanisms over international funding.
‘Killing the future’ — Georgian authorities target critics with sweeping new legislation
The new amendments would increase government control over funding and introduce lengthy prison sentences.
oc-media.org
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
The psychopathic Russian tools calling themselves Georgian Dream are completely crushing Georgian society. 🤬
They simply cannot stop spreading the most horrendous misery, despair, and oppression everywhere and anywhere they're able to.
Russia must be defeated.
They simply cannot stop spreading the most horrendous misery, despair, and oppression everywhere and anywhere they're able to.
Russia must be defeated.
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I’m with you completely. I am an EU citizen, my country of birth has been there from the start. Britain seems to have a limited transactional view on anything related to *Europe*, and a sort of semi-amused stance towards people who are not British. The old Empire is still lurking, needs to be 1/2
January 29, 2026 at 6:01 PM
I’m with you completely. I am an EU citizen, my country of birth has been there from the start. Britain seems to have a limited transactional view on anything related to *Europe*, and a sort of semi-amused stance towards people who are not British. The old Empire is still lurking, needs to be 1/2
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To be honest and realistic about this is extremely important. I’ve said from the Referendum onwards that Britain/UK/England (?) needs thorough deliberation on its place in Europe and a long long time to do this.
January 29, 2026 at 4:58 PM
To be honest and realistic about this is extremely important. I’ve said from the Referendum onwards that Britain/UK/England (?) needs thorough deliberation on its place in Europe and a long long time to do this.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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The EU has imposed further sanctions over human rights abuses in #Iran.
The decision follows the violent repression of the recent peaceful protests and arbitrary detentions.
In addition, the EU has adopted sanctions in view of Iran's support to Russia’s war.
🔗 link.europa.eu/Ct8GPK
The decision follows the violent repression of the recent peaceful protests and arbitrary detentions.
In addition, the EU has adopted sanctions in view of Iran's support to Russia’s war.
🔗 link.europa.eu/Ct8GPK
January 29, 2026 at 2:04 PM
The EU has imposed further sanctions over human rights abuses in #Iran.
The decision follows the violent repression of the recent peaceful protests and arbitrary detentions.
In addition, the EU has adopted sanctions in view of Iran's support to Russia’s war.
🔗 link.europa.eu/Ct8GPK
The decision follows the violent repression of the recent peaceful protests and arbitrary detentions.
In addition, the EU has adopted sanctions in view of Iran's support to Russia’s war.
🔗 link.europa.eu/Ct8GPK
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Meanwhile the media still doesn't quite feel able to call out the Trump administration as obviously and blatantly corrupt with damaging effects for the economy, but we're getting there. www.ft.com/content/1d3b...
America’s shift to an insider economy
Access to presidential favour has become a key to business success
www.ft.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Meanwhile the media still doesn't quite feel able to call out the Trump administration as obviously and blatantly corrupt with damaging effects for the economy, but we're getting there. www.ft.com/content/1d3b...
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Wild how both former main parties now hate their natural supporters and want them to vote for someone else
Centrist ideas no longer wanted in Conservative party, says Kemi Badenoch
Party leader tells MPs that one-nation Tories doubting her rightward direction ‘need to get out of the way’
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Wild how both former main parties now hate their natural supporters and want them to vote for someone else
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Here's more on the Georgian Dream's blanket ban on any and all financial or goods-based aid to any political individual, essentially outlawing politics as such.
#TerrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
Please amplify, since external links get penalized.
civil.ge/archives/719...
#TerrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
Please amplify, since external links get penalized.
civil.ge/archives/719...
GD Announces New Restrictions on Receiving Grants, Party Membership, ‘External Lobbying’ - Civil Georgia
The ruling Georgian Dream party has announced a series of legislative amendments that would impose f
civil.ge
January 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Here's more on the Georgian Dream's blanket ban on any and all financial or goods-based aid to any political individual, essentially outlawing politics as such.
#TerrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
Please amplify, since external links get penalized.
civil.ge/archives/719...
#TerrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
Please amplify, since external links get penalized.
civil.ge/archives/719...
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National shut down on Friday
Dont buy anything on Friday
Dont buy anything on Friday
January 28, 2026 at 8:17 PM
National shut down on Friday
Dont buy anything on Friday
Dont buy anything on Friday
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The EU and India have announced a trade deal as both sides aim to deepen ties amid tensions with the US.
It allows free trade between the bloc and the world's most populous country. Together they make up a market of 2 billion people.
This is a brilliant move to become more independent from the US.
It allows free trade between the bloc and the world's most populous country. Together they make up a market of 2 billion people.
This is a brilliant move to become more independent from the US.
Trade deal: India and EU announce FTA amid Trump tariff tensions
The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.
www.bbc.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The EU and India have announced a trade deal as both sides aim to deepen ties amid tensions with the US.
It allows free trade between the bloc and the world's most populous country. Together they make up a market of 2 billion people.
This is a brilliant move to become more independent from the US.
It allows free trade between the bloc and the world's most populous country. Together they make up a market of 2 billion people.
This is a brilliant move to become more independent from the US.
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Blue skies, sunshine and Green hope in Gorton and Denton!
Can't believe how many people were there on a Wendesday in January!
Everyone we bumped into was considering voting @greenparty.org.uk - including a member of another party!
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @traffordgreenparty.bsky.social
Can't believe how many people were there on a Wendesday in January!
Everyone we bumped into was considering voting @greenparty.org.uk - including a member of another party!
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @traffordgreenparty.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Blue skies, sunshine and Green hope in Gorton and Denton!
Can't believe how many people were there on a Wendesday in January!
Everyone we bumped into was considering voting @greenparty.org.uk - including a member of another party!
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @traffordgreenparty.bsky.social
Can't believe how many people were there on a Wendesday in January!
Everyone we bumped into was considering voting @greenparty.org.uk - including a member of another party!
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @traffordgreenparty.bsky.social
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@rafaelbehr.bsky.social is always insightful. This is the original sin of Starmer's premiership.
Labour should have been honest with the electrate about the costs of Brexit, the costs of ploughing a lonely furrow on the world stage.
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Labour should have been honest with the electrate about the costs of Brexit, the costs of ploughing a lonely furrow on the world stage.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM
@rafaelbehr.bsky.social is always insightful. This is the original sin of Starmer's premiership.
Labour should have been honest with the electrate about the costs of Brexit, the costs of ploughing a lonely furrow on the world stage.
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Labour should have been honest with the electrate about the costs of Brexit, the costs of ploughing a lonely furrow on the world stage.
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Hate to say I told you so.*
*Oh, who am I kidding? I love to tell you I told you so!
*Oh, who am I kidding? I love to tell you I told you so!
January 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Hate to say I told you so.*
*Oh, who am I kidding? I love to tell you I told you so!
*Oh, who am I kidding? I love to tell you I told you so!
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This is a Brexit fallout that is enraging, deeply undemocratic and damaging for the whole country.
Tories, Reform and Labour have all decided that their stereotype of the brexity social conservative red wall voter is the *only* voter worth bothering with. The rest of us can go to hell.
Tories, Reform and Labour have all decided that their stereotype of the brexity social conservative red wall voter is the *only* voter worth bothering with. The rest of us can go to hell.
It is genuinely astounding how Reform, Labour and the Tories have decided to fight tooth-and-nail for the votes of the same 30-35 percent of the electorate and completely ignore everyone else.
Badenoch's strategic genius on full display here, telling centrist voters to fuck off, including in the 60+ seats the party lost to the Lib Dems, so she can focus on competing with an extreme right party ahead of her in the polls.
January 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
This is a Brexit fallout that is enraging, deeply undemocratic and damaging for the whole country.
Tories, Reform and Labour have all decided that their stereotype of the brexity social conservative red wall voter is the *only* voter worth bothering with. The rest of us can go to hell.
Tories, Reform and Labour have all decided that their stereotype of the brexity social conservative red wall voter is the *only* voter worth bothering with. The rest of us can go to hell.
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Not going to end well is it.
"UK-born people from minority ethnic backgrounds were not always British"
Matt Goodwin, Reform UK Ltd candidate
Braverman - parents from Mauritius and Kenya
Zahawi - born in Iraq
Kruger - South African parents
Marco Longhi - Italian father
Lia Nici - Italian father
Zia Yusuf - Sri Lankan parents
Matt Goodwin, Reform UK Ltd candidate
Braverman - parents from Mauritius and Kenya
Zahawi - born in Iraq
Kruger - South African parents
Marco Longhi - Italian father
Lia Nici - Italian father
Zia Yusuf - Sri Lankan parents
Reform byelection candidate refuses to disown claim that people born in UK not necessarily British
Matthew Goodwin, who is standing in Gorton and Denton, said UK-born people from minority ethnic backgrounds were not always British
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Not going to end well is it.
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Excellent. Well done Germany!
🇩🇪Germany will provide 🇺🇦Ukraine with 33 mobile thermal power plants, — German Ambassador to Ukraine Heiko Thoms
According to him, one such station can provide heat and electricity to tens of thousands of people.
According to him, one such station can provide heat and electricity to tens of thousands of people.
January 28, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Excellent. Well done Germany!
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Jewish descendent of holocaust victims and survivors here.
What he said was fine.
Neighbours hiding minority children from uniformed government thugs in service to a nativist agenda is bad enough.
I'm sure Anne would have preferred people spoke up BEFORE the Nazis got to the death camps stage.
What he said was fine.
Neighbours hiding minority children from uniformed government thugs in service to a nativist agenda is bad enough.
I'm sure Anne would have preferred people spoke up BEFORE the Nazis got to the death camps stage.
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
Tim Walz condemned for comparing Minnesota children to Anne Frank
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Jewish descendent of holocaust victims and survivors here.
What he said was fine.
Neighbours hiding minority children from uniformed government thugs in service to a nativist agenda is bad enough.
I'm sure Anne would have preferred people spoke up BEFORE the Nazis got to the death camps stage.
What he said was fine.
Neighbours hiding minority children from uniformed government thugs in service to a nativist agenda is bad enough.
I'm sure Anne would have preferred people spoke up BEFORE the Nazis got to the death camps stage.
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Wonder if Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin remembers this.
January 28, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Reform doesn't care about racism, but it does care about winning, which makes fielding Goodwin, man with enough rancid comments to sink even the most determined campaign usually, in a constituency with such high diversity a very odd choice.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform byelection candidate refuses to disown claim that people born in UK not necessarily British
Matthew Goodwin, who is standing in Gorton and Denton, said UK-born people from minority ethnic backgrounds were not always British
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Reform doesn't care about racism, but it does care about winning, which makes fielding Goodwin, man with enough rancid comments to sink even the most determined campaign usually, in a constituency with such high diversity a very odd choice.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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"Stop calling ICE the Gestapo! ICE is nothing like the Gestapo. Now, let me innumerate all the many ways ICE is exactly like the Gestapo. Thank you for your attention to this matter."
January 22, 2026 at 2:44 AM
"Stop calling ICE the Gestapo! ICE is nothing like the Gestapo. Now, let me innumerate all the many ways ICE is exactly like the Gestapo. Thank you for your attention to this matter."
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
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Two headlines which somewhat contradict each other
January 28, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Two headlines which somewhat contradict each other