George Simkin
@georgesimkin.bsky.social
Fairly liberal, centre-left(ish), Lib Dem.
Header picture is a sunset on Mars taken by NASA's Spirit Rover. Quote by Scroobius Pip.
Header picture is a sunset on Mars taken by NASA's Spirit Rover. Quote by Scroobius Pip.
Don't worry. There's only 4 more years of Trump. In the grand scheme of things I guess that's not very long.
January 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Don't worry. There's only 4 more years of Trump. In the grand scheme of things I guess that's not very long.
Happy New Year everyone!
January 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Happy New Year everyone!
Merry Christmas everyone!
December 25, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Merry Christmas everyone!
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France should say the Louisiana Purchase is invalid.
Starmer and Von der Leyen should counter the Trump comments about Canada and Greenland with offers to take back US Dem states that want to secede into the Old Country, or into the EU.
December 24, 2024 at 9:04 PM
France should say the Louisiana Purchase is invalid.
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Jeremy Hunt’s account of his appointment as chancellor independent.co.uk/voices/hunt-...
December 9, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Jeremy Hunt’s account of his appointment as chancellor independent.co.uk/voices/hunt-...
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Timeline of fall of Assad, by @ozkaterji.bsky.social
December 8, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Timeline of fall of Assad, by @ozkaterji.bsky.social
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Aggregate Result of the 163 Council By-Elections (for 166 Seats) Since the 2024 General Election:
LAB: 62 (-24)
CON: 46 (+23)
LDM: 30 (+1)
GRN: 8 (+2)
IND: 6 (-3)
SNP: 5 (-1)
RFM: 5 (+5)
PLC: 2 (=)
LOC: 2 (-2)
LAB: 62 (-24)
CON: 46 (+23)
LDM: 30 (+1)
GRN: 8 (+2)
IND: 6 (-3)
SNP: 5 (-1)
RFM: 5 (+5)
PLC: 2 (=)
LOC: 2 (-2)
December 6, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Aggregate Result of the 163 Council By-Elections (for 166 Seats) Since the 2024 General Election:
LAB: 62 (-24)
CON: 46 (+23)
LDM: 30 (+1)
GRN: 8 (+2)
IND: 6 (-3)
SNP: 5 (-1)
RFM: 5 (+5)
PLC: 2 (=)
LOC: 2 (-2)
LAB: 62 (-24)
CON: 46 (+23)
LDM: 30 (+1)
GRN: 8 (+2)
IND: 6 (-3)
SNP: 5 (-1)
RFM: 5 (+5)
PLC: 2 (=)
LOC: 2 (-2)
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The two-child limit remains in place, and its impact will continue to grow as the policy affects an increasing number of children as time goes on.
We estimate that an additional 63,000 children will become affected by the policy between now and April 2025.
We estimate that an additional 63,000 children will become affected by the policy between now and April 2025.
December 1, 2024 at 4:11 PM
The two-child limit remains in place, and its impact will continue to grow as the policy affects an increasing number of children as time goes on.
We estimate that an additional 63,000 children will become affected by the policy between now and April 2025.
We estimate that an additional 63,000 children will become affected by the policy between now and April 2025.
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NEW: Trump names Jared Kushner’s father Charles Kushner, as the next US ambassador to France. Jared is of course Trump’s son-in-law.
Trump already pardoned Charles in the dying days of his first presidency for charges including illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering.
Trump already pardoned Charles in the dying days of his first presidency for charges including illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering.
November 30, 2024 at 6:37 PM
NEW: Trump names Jared Kushner’s father Charles Kushner, as the next US ambassador to France. Jared is of course Trump’s son-in-law.
Trump already pardoned Charles in the dying days of his first presidency for charges including illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering.
Trump already pardoned Charles in the dying days of his first presidency for charges including illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering.
The problem with Welsh polls is you have to wait another month to find out if it's a rogue poll or not.
Welsh Parliament / Senedd Voting Intention:
PLC: 24% (+3)
LAB: 23% (-13)
RFM: 23% (+22)
CON: 19% (-6)
GRN: 6% (+2)
LDM: 5% (+1)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 25-29 Nov.
Changes w/ 2021 List Vote.
PLC: 24% (+3)
LAB: 23% (-13)
RFM: 23% (+22)
CON: 19% (-6)
GRN: 6% (+2)
LDM: 5% (+1)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 25-29 Nov.
Changes w/ 2021 List Vote.
December 1, 2024 at 1:51 PM
The problem with Welsh polls is you have to wait another month to find out if it's a rogue poll or not.
4 party coalition in Ireland maybe. Sounds exciting.
November 29, 2024 at 11:25 PM
4 party coalition in Ireland maybe. Sounds exciting.
This is the 6th poll in a row where Labour have been in the 20's. Of the last 20 polls Labour have only been above 30% 4 times.
Incredible we're now at the stage where 30+% is seen as a good result.
Incredible we're now at the stage where 30+% is seen as a good result.
Westminster Voting Intention:
CON: 27% (+3)
LAB: 25% (-10)
RFM: 22% (+7)
LDM: 12% (-1)
GRN: 9% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @FindoutnowUK, 27 Nov.
Changes w/ GE2024.
CON: 27% (+3)
LAB: 25% (-10)
RFM: 22% (+7)
LDM: 12% (-1)
GRN: 9% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @FindoutnowUK, 27 Nov.
Changes w/ GE2024.
November 28, 2024 at 3:43 PM
This is the 6th poll in a row where Labour have been in the 20's. Of the last 20 polls Labour have only been above 30% 4 times.
Incredible we're now at the stage where 30+% is seen as a good result.
Incredible we're now at the stage where 30+% is seen as a good result.
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Mind bender:
It was less time between the first nuclear weapon and the first steel sword than it was between the first recorded copper sword and the first recorded steel sword.
It was less time between the first nuclear weapon and the first steel sword than it was between the first recorded copper sword and the first recorded steel sword.
November 27, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Mind bender:
It was less time between the first nuclear weapon and the first steel sword than it was between the first recorded copper sword and the first recorded steel sword.
It was less time between the first nuclear weapon and the first steel sword than it was between the first recorded copper sword and the first recorded steel sword.
A lot of people are in favour of assisted dying but getting the safeguards right is one hell of a challenge. Not to mention doing this when palliative care in the UK isn't in a great condition.
MPs Declared Positions on Assisted Dying Vote:
👍 For: 176 (+10)
👎 Against: 188 (+11)
🤷 Unsure / Won't Say / Abstain: 119 (=)
❓ Unknown: 156 (-21)
Forecasted Result:
👍 For: 281
👎 Against: 291
Changes w/ Yesterday.
👍 For: 176 (+10)
👎 Against: 188 (+11)
🤷 Unsure / Won't Say / Abstain: 119 (=)
❓ Unknown: 156 (-21)
Forecasted Result:
👍 For: 281
👎 Against: 291
Changes w/ Yesterday.
November 27, 2024 at 9:17 PM
A lot of people are in favour of assisted dying but getting the safeguards right is one hell of a challenge. Not to mention doing this when palliative care in the UK isn't in a great condition.
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A net migration target you say? Much lower than current levels you say?
November 27, 2024 at 6:05 PM
A net migration target you say? Much lower than current levels you say?
Sorting out car insurance really is awful. Thank God I don't have to do that again for another year.
August 20, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Sorting out car insurance really is awful. Thank God I don't have to do that again for another year.
Everywhere on Earth where we find water we find life. Although this is 10-20km down so I guess we won't be finding out for a long time.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mars water: Liquid water reservoirs found under Martian crust
Studies of quakes detected from the planet's surface found it in the planet's rocky outer crust.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 13, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Everywhere on Earth where we find water we find life. Although this is 10-20km down so I guess we won't be finding out for a long time.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“Between countries at war, there is no border, there is only the front”
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Ukraine Was Biding Its Time
While outside analysts downplayed their chances, the Ukrainians were quietly planning an offensive across the Russian border.
www.theatlantic.com
August 10, 2024 at 4:28 PM
“Between countries at war, there is no border, there is only the front”
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
It's almost unbeliveable humans can do this. Not only breaking a world record but breaking your own world record.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeKt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeKt...
Duplantis break world record and wins Olympic gold | Paris 2024 Olympics | BBC Sport
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August 8, 2024 at 4:26 PM
It's almost unbeliveable humans can do this. Not only breaking a world record but breaking your own world record.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeKt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeKt...
Just joined Bluesky. No idea if I'll stay on but we'll see. Not exactly many people using it.
August 6, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Just joined Bluesky. No idea if I'll stay on but we'll see. Not exactly many people using it.