Máirtin Ó’Caoiṁ (O’Keeffe)
@mokeeffee.bsky.social
Irish European. Located in England. Planning move to Spain over next 3 years.
History/Politics/Media
History/Politics/Media
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The daft thing is that with Proportional Representation there'd be no need for this self-destructive war within Labour. It could split into its component parts - left and right - and people could vote for what they wanted. It's only First-Past-the-Post that forces these irreconcilables together.
February 9, 2026 at 8:51 AM
The daft thing is that with Proportional Representation there'd be no need for this self-destructive war within Labour. It could split into its component parts - left and right - and people could vote for what they wanted. It's only First-Past-the-Post that forces these irreconcilables together.
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The ‘slick’ assassination of Gaddafi Jr
Bloody chapter in Libya’s history closes with the fatal shooting of Saif al-Islam. What prompted the killing of the playboy turned would-be leader? Barry Malone reports
https://bit.ly/3ZUdT7d
Bloody chapter in Libya’s history closes with the fatal shooting of Saif al-Islam. What prompted the killing of the playboy turned would-be leader? Barry Malone reports
https://bit.ly/3ZUdT7d
The ‘slick’ assassination of Gaddafi Jr | The Observer
Bloody chapter in Libya’s history closes with the fatal shooting of Saif al-Islam. What prompted the killing of the playboy turned would-be leader?
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February 9, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The ‘slick’ assassination of Gaddafi Jr
Bloody chapter in Libya’s history closes with the fatal shooting of Saif al-Islam. What prompted the killing of the playboy turned would-be leader? Barry Malone reports
https://bit.ly/3ZUdT7d
Bloody chapter in Libya’s history closes with the fatal shooting of Saif al-Islam. What prompted the killing of the playboy turned would-be leader? Barry Malone reports
https://bit.ly/3ZUdT7d
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Sometimes getting to space simply needs more... Oomph! 💨
This week marks the first flight of Ariane 6's most powerful version: with 4 boosters.
Flight #VA267 is set to liftoff from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on 12 February between 16:45–17:13 GMT (17:45–18:13 CET, 13:45–14:13 local time).
This week marks the first flight of Ariane 6's most powerful version: with 4 boosters.
Flight #VA267 is set to liftoff from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on 12 February between 16:45–17:13 GMT (17:45–18:13 CET, 13:45–14:13 local time).
Ariane 6: more boosters, more power
www.esa.int
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Sometimes getting to space simply needs more... Oomph! 💨
This week marks the first flight of Ariane 6's most powerful version: with 4 boosters.
Flight #VA267 is set to liftoff from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on 12 February between 16:45–17:13 GMT (17:45–18:13 CET, 13:45–14:13 local time).
This week marks the first flight of Ariane 6's most powerful version: with 4 boosters.
Flight #VA267 is set to liftoff from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on 12 February between 16:45–17:13 GMT (17:45–18:13 CET, 13:45–14:13 local time).
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Police reviewing complaint about Andrew sharing information with Epstein
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police assessing claims about Andrew sharing confidential trade details
It comes after files suggest the former prince shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein from his official work as trade envoy.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Police reviewing complaint about Andrew sharing information with Epstein
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 AM
I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.
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Italians, your white card has been revoked. Stefani Germanotta is a perfidious latin
February 9, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Italians, your white card has been revoked. Stefani Germanotta is a perfidious latin
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Part e-bike and part van, this new class of pedal-powered vehicles is overhauling last-mile delivery—and the fabric of car-centric urban life.
“I do think we're asking a fundamental question of who is entitled to space in the city?"
insideevs.com/features/786...
“I do think we're asking a fundamental question of who is entitled to space in the city?"
insideevs.com/features/786...
How Pedal-Assist Mini-Trucks Are Transforming Cities
Part e-bike and part van, this new class of vehicles could be the next big thing in last-mile delivery.
insideevs.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Part e-bike and part van, this new class of pedal-powered vehicles is overhauling last-mile delivery—and the fabric of car-centric urban life.
“I do think we're asking a fundamental question of who is entitled to space in the city?"
insideevs.com/features/786...
“I do think we're asking a fundamental question of who is entitled to space in the city?"
insideevs.com/features/786...
You’d think this would be one of the leading stories on @news.rte.ie
Amongst other things, this again highlights the core point about due process. It’s bad enough to be in a “show me your papers” situation, but your precious citizen/non-citizen, “legal”/“illegal” distinctions are meaningless when you can’t prove anything to authorities because they don’t give a shit.
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
You’d think this would be one of the leading stories on @news.rte.ie
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Hard not to see this as political cynicism and naked ambition, given Sarwar celebrated his 'old friend' Mandelson's appointment less than a year ago.
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Hard not to see this as political cynicism and naked ambition, given Sarwar celebrated his 'old friend' Mandelson's appointment less than a year ago.
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Ah yes. Mr Sarwar ….
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Ah yes. Mr Sarwar ….
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Those poor traumatised anglophone Americans who had to witness a halftime show in a language other than their own last night! Other cultures exist! 😱
Welcome to the world of Europeans, who constantly have to sit through American singers at their sports and award shows.
Welcome to the world of Europeans, who constantly have to sit through American singers at their sports and award shows.
February 9, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Those poor traumatised anglophone Americans who had to witness a halftime show in a language other than their own last night! Other cultures exist! 😱
Welcome to the world of Europeans, who constantly have to sit through American singers at their sports and award shows.
Welcome to the world of Europeans, who constantly have to sit through American singers at their sports and award shows.
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If he had any decency he would resign as a matter of principle. Instead he attacks the Prime Minister, hoping it will help him to keep his job.
It won’t.
It won’t.
February 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
If he had any decency he would resign as a matter of principle. Instead he attacks the Prime Minister, hoping it will help him to keep his job.
It won’t.
It won’t.
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Sarwar is an utter clown. This was not necessary.
February 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Sarwar is an utter clown. This was not necessary.
All well & good two bit politicians calling for PM to resign. But once again in UK, no plan for what happens next. Seems to me a GE is required.
February 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
All well & good two bit politicians calling for PM to resign. But once again in UK, no plan for what happens next. Seems to me a GE is required.
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This is absolutely insane. The sort of Kafka-esque nightmare you would find in a Philip K Dick book set far in the dystopian future. A window on America tumbling into autocracy.
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:59 AM
This is absolutely insane. The sort of Kafka-esque nightmare you would find in a Philip K Dick book set far in the dystopian future. A window on America tumbling into autocracy.
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... Europe is not as weak as it acts
Europe is not as weak as it acts
A new vision of EU integration is slowly but surely taking shape
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February 8, 2026 at 11:08 PM
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... Europe is not as weak as it acts
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From-the-heart monologue from Alastair Campbell on today’s events in the UK Labour Party pca.st/episode/b37f...
Alastair Reacts to Starmer-Mandelson Turmoil
How should the government and politics as a whole respond to the latest revelations about the scale of Epstein's influence, and Mandelson's abuse of power? If Starmer goes, who and what comes next?…
pca.st
February 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM
From-the-heart monologue from Alastair Campbell on today’s events in the UK Labour Party pca.st/episode/b37f...
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Badenoch accuses Starmer of making his problems 'somebody else's fault'.
From a party that has turned the 'someone else's fault' doctrine into an art form.
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From a party that has turned the 'someone else's fault' doctrine into an art form.
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Some tasters of the 'It is always someone else's fault' theme.
February 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Badenoch accuses Starmer of making his problems 'somebody else's fault'.
From a party that has turned the 'someone else's fault' doctrine into an art form.
bsky.app/profile/rola...
From a party that has turned the 'someone else's fault' doctrine into an art form.
bsky.app/profile/rola...
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Massie on Howard Lutnick: "He should just resign. Three people in Great Britain resigned for less than what we've seen Howard Lutnick lie about. He clearly went to the island, if we believe what's in these files. He was in business with Jeffrey Epstein."
February 8, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Massie on Howard Lutnick: "He should just resign. Three people in Great Britain resigned for less than what we've seen Howard Lutnick lie about. He clearly went to the island, if we believe what's in these files. He was in business with Jeffrey Epstein."
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Peter Mandelson – the great genius at the heart of New Labour.
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at....
Morgan McSweeney – the great....
Steve Hilton...
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at....
Morgan McSweeney – the great....
Steve Hilton...
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
February 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Peter Mandelson – the great genius at the heart of New Labour.
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at....
Morgan McSweeney – the great....
Steve Hilton...
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at....
Morgan McSweeney – the great....
Steve Hilton...
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
Another disaster waiting to happen in UK energy supply market. Again the taxpayer will have to be some sort of backstop.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Another disaster waiting to happen in UK energy supply market. Again the taxpayer will have to be some sort of backstop.
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"Britain isn’t broken. It is in serious need of repair. The suggestion among Labour MPs that the best way to begin rebuilding political trust is to throw out Starmer in favour of someone else merely insults the electorate". Inside-Out column.
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Epstein, Mandelson and the rise of Farage
The scandal that brought down Peter Mandelson describes a world that is driving voters into the arms of populism
philipstephens.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
"Britain isn’t broken. It is in serious need of repair. The suggestion among Labour MPs that the best way to begin rebuilding political trust is to throw out Starmer in favour of someone else merely insults the electorate". Inside-Out column.
philipstephens.substack.com/p/epstein-ma...
philipstephens.substack.com/p/epstein-ma...
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What? Sorry? Pardon?
The billionaire who prides himself on logistics when it comes to inanimate objects cannot get his own staff, who he has sent off to war zones to report on events around the world, safely home?
WTF.
I’d help support legal action so he can have the pants sued off him
The billionaire who prides himself on logistics when it comes to inanimate objects cannot get his own staff, who he has sent off to war zones to report on events around the world, safely home?
WTF.
I’d help support legal action so he can have the pants sued off him
Former Washington Post journalists have launched a GoFundMe to help repatriate fired staff members who are effectively stranded in foreign countries.
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
Donate to Support for Washington Post international employees, organized by Michelle Lee
Among the hundreds of journalists laid off by The Washington Post on … Michelle Lee needs your support for Support for Washington Post international employees
www.gofundme.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:05 AM
What? Sorry? Pardon?
The billionaire who prides himself on logistics when it comes to inanimate objects cannot get his own staff, who he has sent off to war zones to report on events around the world, safely home?
WTF.
I’d help support legal action so he can have the pants sued off him
The billionaire who prides himself on logistics when it comes to inanimate objects cannot get his own staff, who he has sent off to war zones to report on events around the world, safely home?
WTF.
I’d help support legal action so he can have the pants sued off him
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Four weeks since I have been on X and it is actually amazing how quickly and easily it disappeared from my routine. The impact is all upside.
February 8, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Four weeks since I have been on X and it is actually amazing how quickly and easily it disappeared from my routine. The impact is all upside.
Even Israel wants out of US military strait jacket.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Even Israel wants out of US military strait jacket.
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