Glynis Markham 🇪🇺🇺🇦
@lamourna.bsky.social
Former NHS Director & Senior Civil Servant. Interests: Health Policy, Genealogy, F1. Sometimes found on a Dutch barge in France
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This is pretty striking and makes me wonder exactly what Labour have been up to in making policy seemingly in response to / fear of the former rather than the middle group.
Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is pretty striking and makes me wonder exactly what Labour have been up to in making policy seemingly in response to / fear of the former rather than the middle group.
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"The UK is rash to imagine it can, in isolation, pick and choose its alliances around the globe. It is geographically part of Europe."
"More Europe, not less Europe, is in the best interests of all the peoples of the continent, including of course the UK and Scotland."
https://bit.ly/485lgN4
"More Europe, not less Europe, is in the best interests of all the peoples of the continent, including of course the UK and Scotland."
https://bit.ly/485lgN4
In this new Age of Empires, why UK must choose Europe over isolation
Most of the UK’s economic problems since Brexit would have been avoided if it had stayed in the European Single Market and Customs Union and it’s time to move closer to the EU, writes former Belgian P...
www.scotsman.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"The UK is rash to imagine it can, in isolation, pick and choose its alliances around the globe. It is geographically part of Europe."
"More Europe, not less Europe, is in the best interests of all the peoples of the continent, including of course the UK and Scotland."
https://bit.ly/485lgN4
"More Europe, not less Europe, is in the best interests of all the peoples of the continent, including of course the UK and Scotland."
https://bit.ly/485lgN4
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Russian shipyard nears collapse amid defense industry crisis. Employees say they have not received salaries for nearly two months, citing unpaid military orders and stalled production
Russia's economy is failing. That's amost certainly why Trump is helping Putin now
defence-blog.com/russian-ship...
Russia's economy is failing. That's amost certainly why Trump is helping Putin now
defence-blog.com/russian-ship...
Russian shipyard nears collapse amid defense industry crisis
Yaroslavl Shipbuilding Plant employees say they have not received salaries for nearly two months, citing unpaid military orders and stalled production, according to Ukrainian outlet Ekonomichna Pravda...
defence-blog.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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European leaders’ joint statement cleverly kicks Trump’s pro-Putin Ukraine plan way down the road. It needs “additional work”.
November 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
European leaders’ joint statement cleverly kicks Trump’s pro-Putin Ukraine plan way down the road. It needs “additional work”.
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Hi Nigel Farage, why did you try to block EU scrutiny of Russian funding for nationalist and Eurosceptic MEPs?
You were one.
#ReformRussianBribes
Time to answer questions.
You were one.
#ReformRussianBribes
Time to answer questions.
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Hi Nigel Farage, why did you try to block EU scrutiny of Russian funding for nationalist and Eurosceptic MEPs?
You were one.
#ReformRussianBribes
Time to answer questions.
You were one.
#ReformRussianBribes
Time to answer questions.
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🙈 Bribes
🙊 Racism
🙉 Hypocrisy
🙊 Racism
🙉 Hypocrisy
November 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
🙈 Bribes
🙊 Racism
🙉 Hypocrisy
🙊 Racism
🙉 Hypocrisy
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Ryan Bridge key figure behind the Raise the Colours movement is being pursued for an eight-year sentence in Spain over claims of fraud and membership of a criminal group according to The Mirror
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Flag campaign chief praised by Tommy Robinson facing jail over ‘holiday scam’
Ryan Bridge, ringleader of the Raise the Colours movement heralded by ex-EDL leader Tommy Robinson, is being pursued for an eight-year sentence in Spain
www.mirror.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Ryan Bridge key figure behind the Raise the Colours movement is being pursued for an eight-year sentence in Spain over claims of fraud and membership of a criminal group according to The Mirror
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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All the supposed ‘big brains’ in the Labour Party/government have been plotting a grim course that isn’t even based on the feeling in the country. Politicians selling their souls for absolutely zip.
Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
November 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
All the supposed ‘big brains’ in the Labour Party/government have been plotting a grim course that isn’t even based on the feeling in the country. Politicians selling their souls for absolutely zip.
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The PM being asked in an interview about scandals in Reform & Farage's (lack of) response.
"He hasn't got the spin to call it out" - criticism of Farage for the failure to call out racism within Reform & the failure to explore the links between Russia & Reform.
Why won't Farage clean up his party?
"He hasn't got the spin to call it out" - criticism of Farage for the failure to call out racism within Reform & the failure to explore the links between Russia & Reform.
Why won't Farage clean up his party?
November 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The PM being asked in an interview about scandals in Reform & Farage's (lack of) response.
"He hasn't got the spin to call it out" - criticism of Farage for the failure to call out racism within Reform & the failure to explore the links between Russia & Reform.
Why won't Farage clean up his party?
"He hasn't got the spin to call it out" - criticism of Farage for the failure to call out racism within Reform & the failure to explore the links between Russia & Reform.
Why won't Farage clean up his party?
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Except : what did Gill actually say that Farage has not?
Reform UK desperately tried to distance Farage from the traitor Nathan Gill.
But here is Conor Gogarty reading Farage's own quotes about bribe-taker Gill back to him:
"I have worked closely with Nathan Gill as leader of Ukip Wales. I have always found him to be hard-working, honest, and loyal."
But here is Conor Gogarty reading Farage's own quotes about bribe-taker Gill back to him:
"I have worked closely with Nathan Gill as leader of Ukip Wales. I have always found him to be hard-working, honest, and loyal."
November 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Except : what did Gill actually say that Farage has not?
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The political and media establishment will try to bury the issue of Farage's ties to Russia, so please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy as widely and as often as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The political and media establishment will try to bury the issue of Farage's ties to Russia, so please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy as widely and as often as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Jonathan Freedland finally says it:
Britain is drowning bc there’s a Brexit-shaped hole in the roof and Labour refuses to fix it.
Reeves can juggle taxes but nothing improves until we face the truth.
We’re poorer bc of Brexit. We stay poor if Labour protects it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain is drowning bc there’s a Brexit-shaped hole in the roof and Labour refuses to fix it.
Reeves can juggle taxes but nothing improves until we face the truth.
We’re poorer bc of Brexit. We stay poor if Labour protects it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland
The autumn budget will mop up some damage, but the true source of the economic crisis is clear. The government should now fix it – tragically, it won’t, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Jonathan Freedland finally says it:
Britain is drowning bc there’s a Brexit-shaped hole in the roof and Labour refuses to fix it.
Reeves can juggle taxes but nothing improves until we face the truth.
We’re poorer bc of Brexit. We stay poor if Labour protects it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain is drowning bc there’s a Brexit-shaped hole in the roof and Labour refuses to fix it.
Reeves can juggle taxes but nothing improves until we face the truth.
We’re poorer bc of Brexit. We stay poor if Labour protects it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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"The economic harm caused to the UK by Brexit is nearly double previous estimates. Brexit is impacting GDP per person by 6% to 8%, equating to £180–£240 billion in losses. If GDP were 6% higher, Reeves would have £60 billion more to work with — without raising taxes."
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#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
UK Faces Hidden Brexit Damage: Lost Output Could Top £240 Billion, Economists Warn
A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that Brexit has caused economic harm to the UK nearly double previous estimates, impacting GDP per person by 6% to 8%, equating to £1...
www.timesnownews.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"The economic harm caused to the UK by Brexit is nearly double previous estimates. Brexit is impacting GDP per person by 6% to 8%, equating to £180–£240 billion in losses. If GDP were 6% higher, Reeves would have £60 billion more to work with — without raising taxes."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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Tomorrows’s headlines today
This was last month’s edition of Byline Times leading on Nathan Gill and his connections to Farage, and his paymaster’s connections to Putin
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This was last month’s edition of Byline Times leading on Nathan Gill and his connections to Farage, and his paymaster’s connections to Putin
subscribe.bylinetimes.com/editions/79/
November 22, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Tomorrows’s headlines today
This was last month’s edition of Byline Times leading on Nathan Gill and his connections to Farage, and his paymaster’s connections to Putin
subscribe.bylinetimes.com/editions/79/
This was last month’s edition of Byline Times leading on Nathan Gill and his connections to Farage, and his paymaster’s connections to Putin
subscribe.bylinetimes.com/editions/79/
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More powerful evidence of the disaster of #Brexit from @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social. If we’re to avoid yet more austerity, we need to start by rejoining the customs union & single market. Brexit was a reckless waste of money we simply can’t afford @europeanmovement.co.uk
Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland
The autumn budget will mop up some damage, but the true source of the economic crisis is clear. The government should now fix it – tragically, it won’t, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:13 AM
More powerful evidence of the disaster of #Brexit from @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social. If we’re to avoid yet more austerity, we need to start by rejoining the customs union & single market. Brexit was a reckless waste of money we simply can’t afford @europeanmovement.co.uk
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Farage’s views on Russia likely to be further tested after jailing of Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage’s views on Russia likely to be further tested after jailing of Nathan Gill
It would be expedient for Reform to take Labour’s advice and disavow ‘Putin talking points’
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Farage’s views on Russia likely to be further tested after jailing of Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Narcissists are toxic in public office.
We need to learn this lesson, someone who appears to be a charasmatic entertaining person can often be a grandiose self serving narcissistic who has no interest in the population they were elected to serve
We need to learn this lesson, someone who appears to be a charasmatic entertaining person can often be a grandiose self serving narcissistic who has no interest in the population they were elected to serve
The same people who convinced the British public to back a catastrophic Boris Johnson premiership are now pulling the same trick again with Nigel Farage
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
The Confidence Trick That Put Boris Johnson Into Power Is Now Being Used on Nigel Farage
The same people who convinced the British public to back a catastrophic Boris Johnson premiership are now pulling the same trick again with Nigel Farage
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Narcissists are toxic in public office.
We need to learn this lesson, someone who appears to be a charasmatic entertaining person can often be a grandiose self serving narcissistic who has no interest in the population they were elected to serve
We need to learn this lesson, someone who appears to be a charasmatic entertaining person can often be a grandiose self serving narcissistic who has no interest in the population they were elected to serve
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The same people who convinced the British public to back a catastrophic Boris Johnson premiership are now pulling the same trick again with Nigel Farage
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
The Confidence Trick That Put Boris Johnson Into Power Is Now Being Used on Nigel Farage
The same people who convinced the British public to back a catastrophic Boris Johnson premiership are now pulling the same trick again with Nigel Farage
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The same people who convinced the British public to back a catastrophic Boris Johnson premiership are now pulling the same trick again with Nigel Farage
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
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Farage can now be easily boxed in to a corner where his only ‘defence’ becomes: “Yes I spouted Kremlin propaganda & Putin worship but, unlike Nathan Gill, I didn’t need bribes to do it.”
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
November 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Farage can now be easily boxed in to a corner where his only ‘defence’ becomes: “Yes I spouted Kremlin propaganda & Putin worship but, unlike Nathan Gill, I didn’t need bribes to do it.”
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
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Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
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Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in jail for taking bribes as part of a pro-Russia influence campaign
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in jail for taking bribes as part of a pro-Russia influence campaign
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP