MrMirth
@mrmirth.bsky.social
Centrist. London. Pro EU. Rejoiner. Democracy is under threat, not only from the dictators & authoritarians that occupy the planet, but also from within existing democracies. Private power + wealth is being used to overturn & threaten our democracy.
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Iranian navy seizes 'foreign' oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian navy seizes 'foreign' oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
Authorities detained 16 foreign crew members but did not reveal their nationalities or the tanker's flag, Tehran-run state media reported.
www.euronews.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Iranian navy seizes 'foreign' oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
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🚨 NEW: PM's Boxing Day traditions via Politico
Keir Starmer: “We keep it simple. Family time, a long walk - if we can get the kids out … I’ll likely be polishing off the Brussels sprouts (cooked in lemon, oil, garlic salt and a bit of Parmesan of course)”
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Keir Starmer: “We keep it simple. Family time, a long walk - if we can get the kids out … I’ll likely be polishing off the Brussels sprouts (cooked in lemon, oil, garlic salt and a bit of Parmesan of course)”
www.politico.eu/newsletter/l...
How Westminster celebrates Boxing Day
What’s driving the day in Westminster. Politics and policymaking in the UK capital. By SAM BLEWETT Send tips here | Subscribe for free | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser Good Frida…
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December 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🚨 NEW: PM's Boxing Day traditions via Politico
Keir Starmer: “We keep it simple. Family time, a long walk - if we can get the kids out … I’ll likely be polishing off the Brussels sprouts (cooked in lemon, oil, garlic salt and a bit of Parmesan of course)”
www.politico.eu/newsletter/l...
Keir Starmer: “We keep it simple. Family time, a long walk - if we can get the kids out … I’ll likely be polishing off the Brussels sprouts (cooked in lemon, oil, garlic salt and a bit of Parmesan of course)”
www.politico.eu/newsletter/l...
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I love how relaxed everything feels in Downing Street this Christmas!
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Christmas in Downing Street
Here is our PM wishing us all a Happy Christmas.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I love how relaxed everything feels in Downing Street this Christmas!
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More great news before the end of the year from what our Labour government are doing.
2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began, at over £20bn.
It is a huge boost to UK businesses and jobs, and also for the security of our allies in Europe and NATO, who are the main recipients.
2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began, at over £20bn.
It is a huge boost to UK businesses and jobs, and also for the security of our allies in Europe and NATO, who are the main recipients.
2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies
The UK has seen the highest value of defence exports in 2025 since records began
www.gov.uk
December 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
More great news before the end of the year from what our Labour government are doing.
2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began, at over £20bn.
It is a huge boost to UK businesses and jobs, and also for the security of our allies in Europe and NATO, who are the main recipients.
2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began, at over £20bn.
It is a huge boost to UK businesses and jobs, and also for the security of our allies in Europe and NATO, who are the main recipients.
Kleptocracy and nepotism rule.
December 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Kleptocracy and nepotism rule.
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Whether or not you are one of those crazy people who go for a Boxing Day swim in the sea, you still benefit from the progress our Labour government have made to improve the quality of our water.
+ 93% of bathing sites now meet water quality requirements - a big increase on last year.
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+ 93% of bathing sites now meet water quality requirements - a big increase on last year.
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Boxing Day swimmers buoyed by year of action to clean up waters
2025 was landmark year of action on water, with biggest reforms in a decade.
www.gov.uk
December 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Whether or not you are one of those crazy people who go for a Boxing Day swim in the sea, you still benefit from the progress our Labour government have made to improve the quality of our water.
+ 93% of bathing sites now meet water quality requirements - a big increase on last year.
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+ 93% of bathing sites now meet water quality requirements - a big increase on last year.
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France 24: The EU laws reining in big tech and fighting disinformation – but angering Trump
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The EU laws reining in big tech and fighting disinformation – but angering Trump
The Trump administration took its fight with the EU over tech regulation to a new level this week, denying visas to five Europeans and accusing them of seeking to censor "American viewpoints". All fiv...
www.france24.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
France 24: The EU laws reining in big tech and fighting disinformation – but angering Trump
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
The occupied, 'Holy Land'.
December 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The occupied, 'Holy Land'.
More land theft by Netanyahu's Govt. in pursuit of lebensraum and a 'Greater Israel'. Sounds familiar, from the 1930/40's.
December 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
More land theft by Netanyahu's Govt. in pursuit of lebensraum and a 'Greater Israel'. Sounds familiar, from the 1930/40's.
Merry Christmas everyone and may 2026 bring a more happy and peaceful world.
December 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Merry Christmas everyone and may 2026 bring a more happy and peaceful world.
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Trump is banning fact-checkers--yes, those people who do the research to learn the truth--from entering the USA.
When Trump says he supports free speech, what he means is supports his right to lie. Those who tell the truth are therefore his natural enemies.
When Trump says he supports free speech, what he means is supports his right to lie. Those who tell the truth are therefore his natural enemies.
December 25, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Trump is banning fact-checkers--yes, those people who do the research to learn the truth--from entering the USA.
When Trump says he supports free speech, what he means is supports his right to lie. Those who tell the truth are therefore his natural enemies.
When Trump says he supports free speech, what he means is supports his right to lie. Those who tell the truth are therefore his natural enemies.
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MAGA is actually MAD…
Make America Delusional
I’d add, considering what appeals to this addled megalomaniac, being considered “scum” by him is confirmation of our opposition to the corruption and insanity.
Make America Delusional
I’d add, considering what appeals to this addled megalomaniac, being considered “scum” by him is confirmation of our opposition to the corruption and insanity.
December 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
MAGA is actually MAD…
Make America Delusional
I’d add, considering what appeals to this addled megalomaniac, being considered “scum” by him is confirmation of our opposition to the corruption and insanity.
Make America Delusional
I’d add, considering what appeals to this addled megalomaniac, being considered “scum” by him is confirmation of our opposition to the corruption and insanity.
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Weapons made in Germany? Why the Bundeswehr does not only buy arms at home
Why the Bundeswehr does not only buy arms in Germany
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is investing billions in European and international systems, from Czech pistols to US fighter jets. Why are those weapons not being purchased from German manufacturers?
www.euronews.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Weapons made in Germany? Why the Bundeswehr does not only buy arms at home
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Our PM wishing us all a Happy Christmas.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
December 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Our PM wishing us all a Happy Christmas.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy).
And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.
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A reminder - the BBC charter renewal process has begun!
The government have opened up a consultation on it and you can all have your say.
I've already responded.
Don't miss out on this opportunity.
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The government have opened up a consultation on it and you can all have your say.
I've already responded.
Don't miss out on this opportunity.
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The BBC Royal Charter renewal process has officially begun!
The BBC Royal Charter renewal process has officially begun!
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A reminder - the BBC charter renewal process has begun!
The government have opened up a consultation on it and you can all have your say.
I've already responded.
Don't miss out on this opportunity.
open.substack.com/pub/warrenoa...
The government have opened up a consultation on it and you can all have your say.
I've already responded.
Don't miss out on this opportunity.
open.substack.com/pub/warrenoa...
A grand plan is being drawn up to replace the Statue of Liberty, with one of President Trump, the 'Glorious Leader', admired by dictators everywhere in the world. (Click of picture, to view the full splendour in detail).
December 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A grand plan is being drawn up to replace the Statue of Liberty, with one of President Trump, the 'Glorious Leader', admired by dictators everywhere in the world. (Click of picture, to view the full splendour in detail).
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The vast majority of Americans believe that the economy is not working well for them personally right now
They see the ravages made by decades of trickle down economics for the past 40+ years
They see the ravages made by decades of trickle down economics for the past 40+ years
December 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The vast majority of Americans believe that the economy is not working well for them personally right now
They see the ravages made by decades of trickle down economics for the past 40+ years
They see the ravages made by decades of trickle down economics for the past 40+ years
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When government is actually organized crime, war becomes the tool of thieves. The west should approach it as such.
From the Kyiv Independent
From the Kyiv Independent
December 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
When government is actually organized crime, war becomes the tool of thieves. The west should approach it as such.
From the Kyiv Independent
From the Kyiv Independent
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In case you missed the news last week...or if you want a reminder of something to smile about and look forward to in the new year!
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Big changes to government comms - exactly as you've called for!
Every day, the government hold 2 briefings with a set of key journalists known as the ‘Lobby’.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In case you missed the news last week...or if you want a reminder of something to smile about and look forward to in the new year!
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Is a New "New Deal" About to Wipe Out the Old Political Order?
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Is a New "New Deal" About to Wipe Out the Old Political Order?
The commons, unions, and a livable wage built the first mass middle class. Now younger voters want to reboot that machine at full throttle…
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December 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Is a New "New Deal" About to Wipe Out the Old Political Order?
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