Mark N
@markainew.bsky.social
Politics, music, cinema, sport and travel. British but loves all things Latin.
The Labour Party demonstrating once again why it is so bad at politics. I just don’t see how of the leading candidates would make a better fist of government than Starmer.
February 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
The Labour Party demonstrating once again why it is so bad at politics. I just don’t see how of the leading candidates would make a better fist of government than Starmer.
@traceythorn.bsky.social Sorry to trouble you. Huge fan. You were born on the same day as me, A Distant Shore was my first term at uni album but have never managed to see you live. Have now failed twice to get tickets for your London shows. Any way I can still get hold of tickets? Thanks Mark
February 9, 2026 at 9:07 AM
@traceythorn.bsky.social Sorry to trouble you. Huge fan. You were born on the same day as me, A Distant Shore was my first term at uni album but have never managed to see you live. Have now failed twice to get tickets for your London shows. Any way I can still get hold of tickets? Thanks Mark
@newsagents.bsky.social first, thank you. I love the pod. However, I am growing a little tired of the narrowness of your coverage and over-analysis of Westminster goings on. Your work in Minnesota was outstanding. Would love to see more original research / reporting from UK and Europe.
January 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM
@newsagents.bsky.social first, thank you. I love the pod. However, I am growing a little tired of the narrowness of your coverage and over-analysis of Westminster goings on. Your work in Minnesota was outstanding. Would love to see more original research / reporting from UK and Europe.
So, Brexit is destroying the Tories. Jenrick’s departure could be the nail in the coffin. But could it destroy Labour too? The clamour to support rejoining EU is only going to get louder if opinion polls don’t shift. Starmer’s refusal to contemplate CU or rejoin is, imho, going to become untenable.
January 15, 2026 at 11:55 AM
So, Brexit is destroying the Tories. Jenrick’s departure could be the nail in the coffin. But could it destroy Labour too? The clamour to support rejoining EU is only going to get louder if opinion polls don’t shift. Starmer’s refusal to contemplate CU or rejoin is, imho, going to become untenable.
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Time to Briturn
A Deltapoll survey for The Mirror found that 86% of 18-24 year olds want to rejoin the EU. It is time for the Government to listen; young people are the future.
January 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Time to Briturn
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Absolutely amazing chart from @peterkellner.bsky.social's piece in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social today:
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
December 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Absolutely amazing chart from @peterkellner.bsky.social's piece in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social today:
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
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Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time.
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
'GDP reduced by 8%' - Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
Can't help but feel those responsible for Brexit should not, for example, be riding high in the polls with a new party...
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time.
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
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Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
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800,000 jobs in the green economy in the UK.
We know Labour's plans could create 400k more.
So what impact would a Reform government have when their stated policy is to dismantle & destroy this entire sector?
It would be an absolute catastrophic disaster for people, for communities, ...
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We know Labour's plans could create 400k more.
So what impact would a Reform government have when their stated policy is to dismantle & destroy this entire sector?
It would be an absolute catastrophic disaster for people, for communities, ...
1/2
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
800,000 jobs in the green economy in the UK.
We know Labour's plans could create 400k more.
So what impact would a Reform government have when their stated policy is to dismantle & destroy this entire sector?
It would be an absolute catastrophic disaster for people, for communities, ...
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We know Labour's plans could create 400k more.
So what impact would a Reform government have when their stated policy is to dismantle & destroy this entire sector?
It would be an absolute catastrophic disaster for people, for communities, ...
1/2
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November 4, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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🔴Language matters. Rather than 'migrants', why don't we just call them 'people'?
Some thoughts on how we can do better. 👇
open.substack.com/pub/nicolake...
Some thoughts on how we can do better. 👇
open.substack.com/pub/nicolake...
Why don't we call them people?
On how the media covers migration
open.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
🔴Language matters. Rather than 'migrants', why don't we just call them 'people'?
Some thoughts on how we can do better. 👇
open.substack.com/pub/nicolake...
Some thoughts on how we can do better. 👇
open.substack.com/pub/nicolake...
So, the pavements outside fast food joints are covered with litter, bins are full, filthy pavements have not been cleaned in years but you fine someone for pouring coffee down the drain. Explain yourselves @richmondcouncil.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kew woman fined £150 for pouring coffee down drain in Richmond
Burcu Yesilyurt says the fine is
www.bbc.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
So, the pavements outside fast food joints are covered with litter, bins are full, filthy pavements have not been cleaned in years but you fine someone for pouring coffee down the drain. Explain yourselves @richmondcouncil.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A bleak dystopia where Sharia law predominates, while economic and cultural divisions mean that the different communities live parallel, segregated lives.
Oh, wait, that’s Dubai …
Oh, wait, that’s Dubai …
October 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A bleak dystopia where Sharia law predominates, while economic and cultural divisions mean that the different communities live parallel, segregated lives.
Oh, wait, that’s Dubai …
Oh, wait, that’s Dubai …
Bravo BBC. We need more articles like this to help humanize people living in asylum hotels.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Behind the doors of asylum hotels - what I found when I went inside
A BBC reporter goes into four hotels and speaks to asylum seekers and staff about what daily life is like.
www.bbc.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Bravo BBC. We need more articles like this to help humanize people living in asylum hotels.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
September 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
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Extremist murders by ideology, 2013 to 2022. www.pbump.net/o/reassessin...
September 13, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Extremist murders by ideology, 2013 to 2022. www.pbump.net/o/reassessin...
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The rot set in a year ago when McSweeney won the battle against Sue Gray, and she was ousted. It’s been a disastrous journey for Starmer ever since
McSweeney is increasingly a liability for Starmer - alienating MPs and failing electorally
“Lord Mandelson is close to Sir Keir's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, who is known to have been keen on the appointment - and the pair spoke regularly”
news.sky.com/story/no-10-...
“Lord Mandelson is close to Sir Keir's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, who is known to have been keen on the appointment - and the pair spoke regularly”
news.sky.com/story/no-10-...
No 10 appointed Mandelson despite security concerns, Sky News understands
Number 10 say developed vetting was done by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the normal way.
news.sky.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The rot set in a year ago when McSweeney won the battle against Sue Gray, and she was ousted. It’s been a disastrous journey for Starmer ever since
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it's real support from actual racists
September 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
it's real support from actual racists
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Nigel Farage just admitted he hasn't a clue how to do anything in government, which is why he needs people like Nadine Dorries. So they will be guided by one of the stupidest morons ever to hold public office - quite the sales pitch.
September 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Nigel Farage just admitted he hasn't a clue how to do anything in government, which is why he needs people like Nadine Dorries. So they will be guided by one of the stupidest morons ever to hold public office - quite the sales pitch.
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🔴 Brexiteers hate the world they created
They claim that Britain is broken, while still clutching the hammer.
📝 New post 👇🏻
They claim that Britain is broken, while still clutching the hammer.
📝 New post 👇🏻
Brexiteers hate the world they created
A rant...
writesbright.substack.com
August 30, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🔴 Brexiteers hate the world they created
They claim that Britain is broken, while still clutching the hammer.
📝 New post 👇🏻
They claim that Britain is broken, while still clutching the hammer.
📝 New post 👇🏻
So frustrating to see Labour allowing Reform set the agenda. I like their front bench. They seem to be decent, intelligent, hardworking people. But why can’t they put these values into practice when it comes to framing political narratives? Stop overthinking it and stand up for what you believe in!
August 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
So frustrating to see Labour allowing Reform set the agenda. I like their front bench. They seem to be decent, intelligent, hardworking people. But why can’t they put these values into practice when it comes to framing political narratives? Stop overthinking it and stand up for what you believe in!
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Powerful words by London Mayor Sadiq Khan
@london.gov.uk in Byline Times on claims of 'lawless London' 👇
"These people can't stand what London represents... They believe a city as diverse & progressive as ours cannot be allowed to thrive. If it does, it makes a mockery of their entire worldview"
@london.gov.uk in Byline Times on claims of 'lawless London' 👇
"These people can't stand what London represents... They believe a city as diverse & progressive as ours cannot be allowed to thrive. If it does, it makes a mockery of their entire worldview"
‘These People Can’t Stand What London Represents… It Makes a Mockery of their Entire Worldview’
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Mayor of London, addresses the increasing number of claims by those in the media and politics of the capital city’s apparent decline
bylinetimes.com
August 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Powerful words by London Mayor Sadiq Khan
@london.gov.uk in Byline Times on claims of 'lawless London' 👇
"These people can't stand what London represents... They believe a city as diverse & progressive as ours cannot be allowed to thrive. If it does, it makes a mockery of their entire worldview"
@london.gov.uk in Byline Times on claims of 'lawless London' 👇
"These people can't stand what London represents... They believe a city as diverse & progressive as ours cannot be allowed to thrive. If it does, it makes a mockery of their entire worldview"
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"We never were, Nigel. You just didn’t seem to take much notice of it when the perpetrators were white."
LBC presenter fact checks Farage over claims the small boats crisis means the UK is no longer a "safe haven" for women and girls.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lbc-pr...
LBC presenter fact checks Farage over claims the small boats crisis means the UK is no longer a "safe haven" for women and girls.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lbc-pr...
LBC Presenter Fact Checks Nigel Farage's Claim Small Boats Have Made UK More Dangerous For Women And Girls
Ben Kentish said it was "desperate stuff" by Reform UK.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 7:38 AM
"We never were, Nigel. You just didn’t seem to take much notice of it when the perpetrators were white."
LBC presenter fact checks Farage over claims the small boats crisis means the UK is no longer a "safe haven" for women and girls.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lbc-pr...
LBC presenter fact checks Farage over claims the small boats crisis means the UK is no longer a "safe haven" for women and girls.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lbc-pr...
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Data published this year shows 20mph on London borough road resulted in:
📉40% drop in fatal collisions
📉75% fall in kids being killed
📉34% fall in people being killed or seriously injured.
Great to see Enfield making their streets safer with 20mph 👍👍
#VisionZeroLDN
📉40% drop in fatal collisions
📉75% fall in kids being killed
📉34% fall in people being killed or seriously injured.
Great to see Enfield making their streets safer with 20mph 👍👍
#VisionZeroLDN
August 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Data published this year shows 20mph on London borough road resulted in:
📉40% drop in fatal collisions
📉75% fall in kids being killed
📉34% fall in people being killed or seriously injured.
Great to see Enfield making their streets safer with 20mph 👍👍
#VisionZeroLDN
📉40% drop in fatal collisions
📉75% fall in kids being killed
📉34% fall in people being killed or seriously injured.
Great to see Enfield making their streets safer with 20mph 👍👍
#VisionZeroLDN