Alice Lankester
@lankester.bsky.social
London girl but with 35 years living in Silicon Valley. Happily back home since 2015. Helping lovely sensible LibDems 🧡. Also Trustee of British Pilgrimage Trust helping us rediscover our heritage and history underfoot.
“The traitor who wears the mask of the patriot” - Marat in the French Revolution - the more patriotic you appear to be, the more loudly you shout, the more likely it is that you are a traitor and should be denounced. History always shines a mirror for us.
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The Rest Is History - The French Revolution: Bloodbath in Paris (Part 1) - BBC Sounds
Paris boils with revolution as crowds demand Louis XVI's removal; violence erupts.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
“The traitor who wears the mask of the patriot” - Marat in the French Revolution - the more patriotic you appear to be, the more loudly you shout, the more likely it is that you are a traitor and should be denounced. History always shines a mirror for us.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Last week, I learned about this — something SUPER helpful for entrepreneurs and startups. A new European company structure - announced at Davos - that allows entrepreneurs to register a single legal entity operating seamlessly across all 27 EU member states.
Another thing we’ve lost out of
eu.inc
Another thing we’ve lost out of
eu.inc
EU Inc. | Pan-European Company Formation Made Simple
Your gateway to pan-European company formation. Be among the first to incorporate under the new EU Inc. 28th regime.
eu.inc
February 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Last week, I learned about this — something SUPER helpful for entrepreneurs and startups. A new European company structure - announced at Davos - that allows entrepreneurs to register a single legal entity operating seamlessly across all 27 EU member states.
Another thing we’ve lost out of
eu.inc
Another thing we’ve lost out of
eu.inc
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Bad Bunny has now joined Taylor Swift as an artist that doesn't make music I am interested in listening to, but has my full support anyway.
February 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Bad Bunny has now joined Taylor Swift as an artist that doesn't make music I am interested in listening to, but has my full support anyway.
These events are led by truly wonderful guides, who I have got to know well over the past three years. I can't recommend them more highly. There are one-day events, or multi-day events with a chance to sleep overnight in an ancient church, which, if you've never done before, is utterly memorable.
We just sat down to shape our guided pilgrimage calendar for 2026 — and there are some truly wonderful opportunities to switch off from the hurly burly of life and find out what it means to join a #bringyourownbeliefs pilgrimage.
www.britishpilgrimage.org/events for full lineup!
www.britishpilgrimage.org/events for full lineup!
February 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
These events are led by truly wonderful guides, who I have got to know well over the past three years. I can't recommend them more highly. There are one-day events, or multi-day events with a chance to sleep overnight in an ancient church, which, if you've never done before, is utterly memorable.
This Spanish President has got it all going on.. first he welcomes the UK back into the EU saying “we miss you.” Then this.
PM Sánchez stepping up again. He’s a breath of fresh air compared to other leaders. Has consistently stood up for Gaza, praises the value of immigrants & immigration, he stands up to Trump and Musk.
February 5, 2026 at 9:33 AM
This Spanish President has got it all going on.. first he welcomes the UK back into the EU saying “we miss you.” Then this.
Mandleson replaced a really competent diplomat as US Ambassador. So I looked her up. This woman devoted her entire life to the cause of diplomacy — something we’re supposed to be good at. I hope she got an apology. Oh. And she was then sent to the Balkans. 👇👇
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_P...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_P...
Karen Pierce - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 4, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Mandleson replaced a really competent diplomat as US Ambassador. So I looked her up. This woman devoted her entire life to the cause of diplomacy — something we’re supposed to be good at. I hope she got an apology. Oh. And she was then sent to the Balkans. 👇👇
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_P...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_P...
Uhm. No shit, Sherlock. It also means we will lose critical thinking and mastery skills…
“when people use AI assistance, they become less engaged with their work and reduce the effort they put into doing it—in other words, they offload their thinking to AI.”
www.anthropic.com/research/AI-...
“when people use AI assistance, they become less engaged with their work and reduce the effort they put into doing it—in other words, they offload their thinking to AI.”
www.anthropic.com/research/AI-...
How AI assistance impacts the formation of coding skills
Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.
www.anthropic.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Uhm. No shit, Sherlock. It also means we will lose critical thinking and mastery skills…
“when people use AI assistance, they become less engaged with their work and reduce the effort they put into doing it—in other words, they offload their thinking to AI.”
www.anthropic.com/research/AI-...
“when people use AI assistance, they become less engaged with their work and reduce the effort they put into doing it—in other words, they offload their thinking to AI.”
www.anthropic.com/research/AI-...
One of the wonderful things about volunteering so much of my time to this terrific charity, is that it allows me to pause amidst all the toxic news cycles and remember that history has long arcs. That stories are told over and again. And the Spring, eventually, returns. Here's to being hopeful.
Snowdrops are one of the first signs of spring. They are a perfect flower to share today on Candlemas, as they are also known as Candlemas Bells.
Candlemas was popular in the Middle Ages, celebrated with processional candles dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Read on for pilgrimage ideas for Candlemas!
Candlemas was popular in the Middle Ages, celebrated with processional candles dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Read on for pilgrimage ideas for Candlemas!
February 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM
One of the wonderful things about volunteering so much of my time to this terrific charity, is that it allows me to pause amidst all the toxic news cycles and remember that history has long arcs. That stories are told over and again. And the Spring, eventually, returns. Here's to being hopeful.
Reposted by Alice Lankester
While Badenoch fights Farage to be Britain’s version of Trump, we’re focused on fixing the NHS, protecting our country, and getting things done.
February 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
While Badenoch fights Farage to be Britain’s version of Trump, we’re focused on fixing the NHS, protecting our country, and getting things done.
Reposted by Alice Lankester
@newsagents.bsky.social try to expose as much as possible too.
February 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
@newsagents.bsky.social try to expose as much as possible too.
Why is the WH continually calling brave Minneapolis protestors “paid agitators.” Isn’t that what the masked ICE thugs are? All I see in the protestors is a bunch of regular, normal people trying to stay on the right side of history.
February 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Why is the WH continually calling brave Minneapolis protestors “paid agitators.” Isn’t that what the masked ICE thugs are? All I see in the protestors is a bunch of regular, normal people trying to stay on the right side of history.
Got a bit of a crush on Spain altogether at the moment. This is just one more reason. We thank you. Problem is, OUR LEADERS DON’T LISTEN! Except Sir Ed of course. But it still isn’t happening.
Of course he would! He’s pragmatic & wants the best for all Europeans 😊
Speaking in an interview with British political magazine The New Statesman, Sánchez said Spain “misses” the UK as part of the European project and would support its return should the country decide to pursue EU membership again
Speaking in an interview with British political magazine The New Statesman, Sánchez said Spain “misses” the UK as part of the European project and would support its return should the country decide to pursue EU membership again
Spain says it would welcome UK back into European Union
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said his government would welcome the United Kingdom back into the European Union, marking a notable softening of tone in post-Brexit relations and…
euroweeklynews.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Got a bit of a crush on Spain altogether at the moment. This is just one more reason. We thank you. Problem is, OUR LEADERS DON’T LISTEN! Except Sir Ed of course. But it still isn’t happening.
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While it may seem like it's been raining every day of January, and that Spring will never come, today it begins! Today we celebrate Imbolc or Óimelc, the Celtic festival marking the return of spring and the beginning of new life. Perhaps light candles tonight to symbolise the growing sunlight.
February 1, 2026 at 12:35 PM
While it may seem like it's been raining every day of January, and that Spring will never come, today it begins! Today we celebrate Imbolc or Óimelc, the Celtic festival marking the return of spring and the beginning of new life. Perhaps light candles tonight to symbolise the growing sunlight.
Just finished Season 4 of #BabylonBerlin. Damn it’s good. Grueling. Intelligent. Gritty. Beautiful. Sexy. All around very compelling. So looking forward to season 5 - the final one. Much to recommend.
January 31, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Just finished Season 4 of #BabylonBerlin. Damn it’s good. Grueling. Intelligent. Gritty. Beautiful. Sexy. All around very compelling. So looking forward to season 5 - the final one. Much to recommend.
I wish there were a news beaded curtain behind which all the disgusting Epstein news could go, so I don’t have to see it. But anyone couldn’t they wanted. This is the front page of the BBC News today.
You just know the Firm knew this was going coming, so pre-emptively dealt with Andrew’s baubles.
You just know the Firm knew this was going coming, so pre-emptively dealt with Andrew’s baubles.
January 31, 2026 at 11:03 AM
I wish there were a news beaded curtain behind which all the disgusting Epstein news could go, so I don’t have to see it. But anyone couldn’t they wanted. This is the front page of the BBC News today.
You just know the Firm knew this was going coming, so pre-emptively dealt with Andrew’s baubles.
You just know the Firm knew this was going coming, so pre-emptively dealt with Andrew’s baubles.
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How on earth did this uncouth buffoon ever make it to the White House? More baffling, how on earth is he still allowed to continue wrecking the country; economically, socially and politically?
The U.S. is sadly unrecognisable!
The U.S. is sadly unrecognisable!
January 31, 2026 at 7:28 AM
How on earth did this uncouth buffoon ever make it to the White House? More baffling, how on earth is he still allowed to continue wrecking the country; economically, socially and politically?
The U.S. is sadly unrecognisable!
The U.S. is sadly unrecognisable!
Been reading the transcript of the Nuremberg trials. As you do on Holocaust Memorial Day. A chilling account of the absolute terror Hitler planned to unleash on the people of Poland.
Here are some of his words to his generals before invading Poland : 1/
nuremberg.law.harvard.edu/documents/22...
Here are some of his words to his generals before invading Poland : 1/
nuremberg.law.harvard.edu/documents/22...
Nuremberg - Document Viewer - Address to the commanding generals, on the decision to attack Poland ("invasion and extermination"), the weakness of Britain and France, the agreement with Stalin, the p...
nuremberg.law.harvard.edu
January 29, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Been reading the transcript of the Nuremberg trials. As you do on Holocaust Memorial Day. A chilling account of the absolute terror Hitler planned to unleash on the people of Poland.
Here are some of his words to his generals before invading Poland : 1/
nuremberg.law.harvard.edu/documents/22...
Here are some of his words to his generals before invading Poland : 1/
nuremberg.law.harvard.edu/documents/22...
Imagine being the kind of person who wants to share thoughts like this out loud. With the world. About a perfectly excellent artist who has devoted his life to singing the song of the people. It would be funny if it wasn’t so sinister.
This was Trump months *before* Bruce Springsteen wrote that Streets of Minneapolis song
don't think he's going to take it well
don't think he's going to take it well
someone this thin-skinned should not be allowed near the nuclear codes
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Imagine being the kind of person who wants to share thoughts like this out loud. With the world. About a perfectly excellent artist who has devoted his life to singing the song of the people. It would be funny if it wasn’t so sinister.
The protest songs are here. Thank heaven and thank you @brucespringsteen.net
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
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January 28, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The protest songs are here. Thank heaven and thank you @brucespringsteen.net
Idea: a license to show you’re fit to use email. Like a drivers license. Covers basic grammar, the ability to be precise, the number of emails you are permitted to send on a single topic, & whether the email contains anything untoward. Eg plans to layoff 16,000 people. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email
The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Idea: a license to show you’re fit to use email. Like a drivers license. Covers basic grammar, the ability to be precise, the number of emails you are permitted to send on a single topic, & whether the email contains anything untoward. Eg plans to layoff 16,000 people. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bleak House is glorious. ❤️Every bit of it. But Ms Goldsbrough is right. It’s not for the faint hearted. If you can’t face the 752 pages, do try Simon Vance’s reading on Audible. Fantastic. 33 hrs. Fab. That’ll keep your mind off things.
www.thetimes.com/article/bf8d...
www.thetimes.com/article/bf8d...
It’s deep midwinter — the perfect time to read smoggy Bleak House
Remember awful Mrs Jellyby? Horrible, spindly grandpa Smallweed? Charles Dickens’s tenth novel shows his genius for inventing minor characters that take on a life of their own
www.thetimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Bleak House is glorious. ❤️Every bit of it. But Ms Goldsbrough is right. It’s not for the faint hearted. If you can’t face the 752 pages, do try Simon Vance’s reading on Audible. Fantastic. 33 hrs. Fab. That’ll keep your mind off things.
www.thetimes.com/article/bf8d...
www.thetimes.com/article/bf8d...
Can some clever group of good people welcome them all to Europe? @teamlabouruk.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk
We lost over 10,000 scientists from the U.S. government. Most pushed out via threatened terminations, harassments, and via decimating reductions in force. Dark times ahead.
January 27, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Can some clever group of good people welcome them all to Europe? @teamlabouruk.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk
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1,173 people were shot dead by "law enforcement" in the USA last year.
In the UK, it was 2.
The US population is 6x that of the UK, so go ahead and multiply the second figure by 6.
Then explain to me why this massively disproportionate rate of killing is so.
In the UK, it was 2.
The US population is 6x that of the UK, so go ahead and multiply the second figure by 6.
Then explain to me why this massively disproportionate rate of killing is so.
January 25, 2026 at 11:55 PM
1,173 people were shot dead by "law enforcement" in the USA last year.
In the UK, it was 2.
The US population is 6x that of the UK, so go ahead and multiply the second figure by 6.
Then explain to me why this massively disproportionate rate of killing is so.
In the UK, it was 2.
The US population is 6x that of the UK, so go ahead and multiply the second figure by 6.
Then explain to me why this massively disproportionate rate of killing is so.
Years ago, when my now-adult son was in school in Los Altos, California, his math class was chosen as the FIRST test bed for Sal Khan's new classroom method: have children do math homework in class and have them do his Khan Academy math learning at home. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/o...
Opinion | A 1 Percent Solution to the Looming A.I. Job Apocalypse
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Years ago, when my now-adult son was in school in Los Altos, California, his math class was chosen as the FIRST test bed for Sal Khan's new classroom method: have children do math homework in class and have them do his Khan Academy math learning at home. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/o...
Free article. Interesting. Once I retired it was hard to find meaning until my life included work of a different sort — using my experience to help a charity doing something I cared about. The ironic ending of the article shouldn’t be missed.
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... The paradox of work
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... The paradox of work
The paradox of work
Why it brings misery into our lives — but also meaning
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January 26, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Free article. Interesting. Once I retired it was hard to find meaning until my life included work of a different sort — using my experience to help a charity doing something I cared about. The ironic ending of the article shouldn’t be missed.
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... The paradox of work
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... The paradox of work