John Edward 🙊
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'What a child can comprehend and what shall not yet be absolutely uninteresting to the grown reader.' Now with @scga.bsky.social
Got the June 2016 1000 metre stare 🇪🇺 🇨🇴
Got the June 2016 1000 metre stare 🇪🇺 🇨🇴
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We should defend the values and effort at accuracy of the BBC in a Trumpian world of wilful inaccuracy and hypocrisy, but this seems on the face of it to be an excessive response to a politically motivated attack
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We should defend the values and effort at accuracy of the BBC in a Trumpian world of wilful inaccuracy and hypocrisy, but this seems on the face of it to be an excessive response to a politically motivated attack
November 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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🚨🚨 Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to #NigelFarage's Brexit group. Great report by @elisabraun.bsky.social on a decade-long probe into alleged misuse of EU funds by associates of top #Brexit campaigner. www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group | Euractiv
Verdict ends decade-long probe into alleged misuse of EU funds by associates of top Brexit campaigner
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November 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🚨🚨 Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to #NigelFarage's Brexit group. Great report by @elisabraun.bsky.social on a decade-long probe into alleged misuse of EU funds by associates of top #Brexit campaigner. www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
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Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
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It is with great sadness that EMiS has learned of the sudden death of David Gow. David was a stalwart of EMiS for many years following his retirement from The Guardian, where he was latterly European Business Editor. Please read more here: www.facebook.com/EuroMoveScot...
November 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It is with great sadness that EMiS has learned of the sudden death of David Gow. David was a stalwart of EMiS for many years following his retirement from The Guardian, where he was latterly European Business Editor. Please read more here: www.facebook.com/EuroMoveScot...
Ming Campbell last month, David this.
Another sad loss of an informed, opinionated internationalist.
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Another sad loss of an informed, opinionated internationalist.
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NUJ pays tribute to David Gow
The NUJ has learned with deep regret of the death of our friend and colleague David Gow, following a short illness.
www.nuj.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Ming Campbell last month, David this.
Another sad loss of an informed, opinionated internationalist.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
Another sad loss of an informed, opinionated internationalist.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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Let’s take a look at the whole “there are too many black people on TV” thing, shall we?
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
November 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Let’s take a look at the whole “there are too many black people on TV” thing, shall we?
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
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Yes, it's true. If we had a SCOTUS that followed the law & constitution, & electoral/legislative institutions that were actually representative, you'd be a permanent minority. Of course, the option to compete for the median voter by not holding extreme unpopular policy views would remain available.
Johnson: "If they had no filibuster, they would pack the SCOTUS. You'd go from 9 to 17 or however many liberals they could pack. You would make DC & Puerto Rico into states, which would give 4 additional Democrat senators & make us a permanent minority. You'd see massive restrictions of 2A rights"
November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Yes, it's true. If we had a SCOTUS that followed the law & constitution, & electoral/legislative institutions that were actually representative, you'd be a permanent minority. Of course, the option to compete for the median voter by not holding extreme unpopular policy views would remain available.
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A perfectly normal and not at all suspicious Portugal-shaped gap
October 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A perfectly normal and not at all suspicious Portugal-shaped gap
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🌍 Call for Proposals 2025–26 🌍The Scottish Council on Global Affairs (SCGA) invites Scotland-based researchers to take part in our new project: The State of the World. With the upcoming Scottish elections on the horizon, this initiative will take stock of global challenges shaping Scotland today.
October 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🌍 Call for Proposals 2025–26 🌍The Scottish Council on Global Affairs (SCGA) invites Scotland-based researchers to take part in our new project: The State of the World. With the upcoming Scottish elections on the horizon, this initiative will take stock of global challenges shaping Scotland today.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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“You described Reform and other parties across Europe today as among the 'right wing equivalents of the fascists in the 1930s'. Why?”
“Because that’s what they are”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.
#Newsnight
“Because that’s what they are”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.
#Newsnight
October 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“You described Reform and other parties across Europe today as among the 'right wing equivalents of the fascists in the 1930s'. Why?”
“Because that’s what they are”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.
#Newsnight
“Because that’s what they are”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.
#Newsnight
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In the late 19th century, millions of migrants left Germany as a result of religious persecution, economic hardship, and political uncertainty.
Among them was Nikolaus Schrod, a cabinet maker from Frankfurt who - along with his wife Bina - moved to London to start a new life in the 1850s. 1/3
Among them was Nikolaus Schrod, a cabinet maker from Frankfurt who - along with his wife Bina - moved to London to start a new life in the 1850s. 1/3
a black and white photo of a crowd of people with a sign that says walter
ALT: a black and white photo of a crowd of people with a sign that says walter
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September 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
In the late 19th century, millions of migrants left Germany as a result of religious persecution, economic hardship, and political uncertainty.
Among them was Nikolaus Schrod, a cabinet maker from Frankfurt who - along with his wife Bina - moved to London to start a new life in the 1850s. 1/3
Among them was Nikolaus Schrod, a cabinet maker from Frankfurt who - along with his wife Bina - moved to London to start a new life in the 1850s. 1/3
An evening of discussion on the challenges and prospects for peace in Ukraine. The event will bring together political and academic voices to share insights - 17 October, Glasgow
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Liberal International Scotland - Ukraine: The Road to Peace?
Liberal International Scotland invites you to talks and discussions on support for Ukraine and what might be next.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
An evening of discussion on the challenges and prospects for peace in Ukraine. The event will bring together political and academic voices to share insights - 17 October, Glasgow
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I saw this The Herald article on the The Herald app and thought you'd be interested.
Why Nigel Farage should support the European Court of Human Rights
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Why Nigel Farage should support the European Court of Human Rights
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Why Nigel Farage should support the European Court of Human Rights
If Reform leader Nigel Farage supports the rights of the individual, he should support the European Convention on Human Rights, argues Martin Roche.
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September 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I saw this The Herald article on the The Herald app and thought you'd be interested.
Why Nigel Farage should support the European Court of Human Rights
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Why Nigel Farage should support the European Court of Human Rights
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There is little or no evidence of any significant rise in support for Tommy Robinson during the last 10-15 years.
The 4% strongly supportive within the 1/10 who approve are also steady. 4% is a large target niche (2 million people) from whom to raise money and to bring 50-100k out marching
The 4% strongly supportive within the 1/10 who approve are also steady. 4% is a large target niche (2 million people) from whom to raise money and to bring 50-100k out marching
September 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
There is little or no evidence of any significant rise in support for Tommy Robinson during the last 10-15 years.
The 4% strongly supportive within the 1/10 who approve are also steady. 4% is a large target niche (2 million people) from whom to raise money and to bring 50-100k out marching
The 4% strongly supportive within the 1/10 who approve are also steady. 4% is a large target niche (2 million people) from whom to raise money and to bring 50-100k out marching
If a single word of this has resonance for a single other person, then worth posting.
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Thanks to Alcohol Change UK
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John's story: “I relied on alcohol as a social propellant, conscious that many social events in the… | Alcohol Change UK
Read John’s story, detailing his journey navigating life alcohol-free, and the challenges faced along the way.
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September 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Now 'that's' football. 🦂 🇨🇴
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Rene Higuita and the legend of El Loco - 30 years since the scorpion kick at Wembley
Thirty years ago, Rene Higuita wrote his name into folklore with a scorpion-kick save for Colombia against England at Wembley.
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September 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Now 'that's' football. 🦂 🇨🇴
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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If you missed our fascinating discussion with Professor Brian Bell, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee, earlier today, catch up on the discussion here:
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September 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
If you missed our fascinating discussion with Professor Brian Bell, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee, earlier today, catch up on the discussion here:
www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
If a single word of this has resonance for a single other person, then worth posting.
Thanks to Alcohol Change UK
@alcoholfocus.bsky.social @shaapalcohol.bsky.social
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Thanks to Alcohol Change UK
@alcoholfocus.bsky.social @shaapalcohol.bsky.social
alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/johns-s...
John's story: “I relied on alcohol as a social propellant, conscious that many social events in the… | Alcohol Change UK
Read John’s story, detailing his journey navigating life alcohol-free, and the challenges faced along the way.
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September 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
If a single word of this has resonance for a single other person, then worth posting.
Thanks to Alcohol Change UK
@alcoholfocus.bsky.social @shaapalcohol.bsky.social
alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/johns-s...
Thanks to Alcohol Change UK
@alcoholfocus.bsky.social @shaapalcohol.bsky.social
alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/johns-s...
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“Pulling a stunt...to put the spotlight on a really important issue.”
Novara Contributing Editor, Ash Sarkar, says Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey's decision to boycott the Trump state banquet over Gaza is “one of the most impactful things he can do.”
#Newsnight
Novara Contributing Editor, Ash Sarkar, says Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey's decision to boycott the Trump state banquet over Gaza is “one of the most impactful things he can do.”
#Newsnight
August 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
“Pulling a stunt...to put the spotlight on a really important issue.”
Novara Contributing Editor, Ash Sarkar, says Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey's decision to boycott the Trump state banquet over Gaza is “one of the most impactful things he can do.”
#Newsnight
Novara Contributing Editor, Ash Sarkar, says Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey's decision to boycott the Trump state banquet over Gaza is “one of the most impactful things he can do.”
#Newsnight
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Birth of a Legend (Part 1)
Podcast Episode · The Rest Is History · 20/07/2025 · 52m
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August 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Great stuff 🏴 🫅 🇫🇷
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Such sad news. Had the pleasure of working with Sir George at times since the start of devolution. A political figure of rare breadth, hinterland, calm and international perspective.
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Former presiding officer and journalist Sir George Reid dies aged 86
The former SNP MP and MSP died following a recent diagnosis of kidney cancer.
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August 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Such sad news. Had the pleasure of working with Sir George at times since the start of devolution. A political figure of rare breadth, hinterland, calm and international perspective.
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