Napoleon
@nw6penguin.bsky.social
Ex HY/LevFin strategy. Did a bit of EM
now in insurance. Member of Islington.cc and the LCC. Loves cycling and phototography.
now in insurance. Member of Islington.cc and the LCC. Loves cycling and phototography.
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OK, but what if the ongoing review into her tax affairs comes back awkward, what then?
NEW: Maryam Eslamdoust calls for Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer, becoming the first union boss to throw her weight behind the former deputy PM.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Union chief calls for Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer or risk defeat to Reform UK
Exclusive: General secretary of transport and travel union wants Rayner to take charge before Gorton and Denton byelection
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
OK, but what if the ongoing review into her tax affairs comes back awkward, what then?
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People Keir Starmer has hired, then fired for stuff he knew about when he hired them, a thread and a list:
1. Tulip Siddiq, given the economic crime brief, despite her aunt being PM of Bangladesh and mired in corruption allegations. Siddiq herself had faced questions over London properties.
1. Tulip Siddiq, given the economic crime brief, despite her aunt being PM of Bangladesh and mired in corruption allegations. Siddiq herself had faced questions over London properties.
February 11, 2026 at 1:37 PM
People Keir Starmer has hired, then fired for stuff he knew about when he hired them, a thread and a list:
1. Tulip Siddiq, given the economic crime brief, despite her aunt being PM of Bangladesh and mired in corruption allegations. Siddiq herself had faced questions over London properties.
1. Tulip Siddiq, given the economic crime brief, despite her aunt being PM of Bangladesh and mired in corruption allegations. Siddiq herself had faced questions over London properties.
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Polymarket should be burned to the ground for even offering shit like this
February 12, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Polymarket should be burned to the ground for even offering shit like this
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The Conservative leader in the London Assembly, Susan Hall, appears to agree with Jim Ratcliffe's nonsense that the UK has been 'colonised by immigrants'.
If the Conservatives want to appeal to London - it's time they threw Susan Hall out of their party.
If the Conservatives want to appeal to London - it's time they threw Susan Hall out of their party.
February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The Conservative leader in the London Assembly, Susan Hall, appears to agree with Jim Ratcliffe's nonsense that the UK has been 'colonised by immigrants'.
If the Conservatives want to appeal to London - it's time they threw Susan Hall out of their party.
If the Conservatives want to appeal to London - it's time they threw Susan Hall out of their party.
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If they don't, then they deserve to be pasted in the local elections.
If you want to fight this intolerance, join the Lib Dems at www.libdems.org.uk
If you want to fight this intolerance, join the Lib Dems at www.libdems.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
If they don't, then they deserve to be pasted in the local elections.
If you want to fight this intolerance, join the Lib Dems at www.libdems.org.uk
If you want to fight this intolerance, join the Lib Dems at www.libdems.org.uk
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I see no reason not to look at the online gambling and prediction market craze as a new opioids crisis.
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
From Pill Mills to Prop Bets: Prediction Markets and Mobile Sports Betting Apps Are Fueling America’s Next Addiction Crisis
Against the gamblification of the world.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
I see no reason not to look at the online gambling and prediction market craze as a new opioids crisis.
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
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Simon McDonald may have had his faults, but I never remember him as sexist. This is same man who brought down Boris Johnson, by revealing Johnson knew about MP Pincher’s misconduct. It’s legit to ask if he’s right to speak out again now - but it suggests his concerns are genuine and substantive.
🔥 "Government source" to The Times hits back at Simon MacDonald over Antonia Romeo:
"This is a desperate attempt from a senior male official whose time has passed but spent their career getting Britain into the mess it finds itself in today."
"This is a desperate attempt from a senior male official whose time has passed but spent their career getting Britain into the mess it finds itself in today."
February 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Simon McDonald may have had his faults, but I never remember him as sexist. This is same man who brought down Boris Johnson, by revealing Johnson knew about MP Pincher’s misconduct. It’s legit to ask if he’s right to speak out again now - but it suggests his concerns are genuine and substantive.
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A fascinating politician. Does not do the job, visibly and audibly not interested in the brief…bizarrely aggro about people pointing it out.
Absolutely the correct approach to life. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
February 12, 2026 at 11:18 AM
A fascinating politician. Does not do the job, visibly and audibly not interested in the brief…bizarrely aggro about people pointing it out.
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Saw this on LinkedIn. Our immigration system is morally bankrupt and economically ridiculous. Shameful.
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Saw this on LinkedIn. Our immigration system is morally bankrupt and economically ridiculous. Shameful.
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just heard another story of xenophobic bullying ("you're an illegal, just wait, you'll be deported soon enough") at a London secondary school. anecdotally it seems that this sort of thing is on the rise, is anyone collecting data on it?
February 12, 2026 at 10:59 AM
just heard another story of xenophobic bullying ("you're an illegal, just wait, you'll be deported soon enough") at a London secondary school. anecdotally it seems that this sort of thing is on the rise, is anyone collecting data on it?
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Obviously zero reflection in any of this on how operating the largest empire in human history may have turned us into a multicultural nation. We are here because you were there. #Empireland
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
PM asks Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'
Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Obviously zero reflection in any of this on how operating the largest empire in human history may have turned us into a multicultural nation. We are here because you were there. #Empireland
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But of course Ratcliffe is an immigrant to Monaco, Switzerland and he cannot complain people don't contribute when he's a tax exile who wants money for man u. If starmer has balls, hell quip back and say that there will be no government funding for any part of man u's stadium. Hit back
February 12, 2026 at 9:19 AM
But of course Ratcliffe is an immigrant to Monaco, Switzerland and he cannot complain people don't contribute when he's a tax exile who wants money for man u. If starmer has balls, hell quip back and say that there will be no government funding for any part of man u's stadium. Hit back
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I'm always hesitant to post this take because it pleases no one, but my Eastern European side can't help but interpret Starmer as 'what if Brezhnev had focus groups'
February 11, 2026 at 12:49 PM
I'm always hesitant to post this take because it pleases no one, but my Eastern European side can't help but interpret Starmer as 'what if Brezhnev had focus groups'
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If you work for Palantir and have concerns about its role in US federal immigration enforcement, please reach out. You can remain anonymous.
Signal: makenakelly.32
www.wired.com/story/palant...
Signal: makenakelly.32
www.wired.com/story/palant...
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Recorded a Video About ICE for His Employees
In a video shared with Palantir employees, Alex Karp did not explain how ICE is utilizing the company's products. Instead, workers were told they can sign NDAs if they want detailed information.
www.wired.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:14 PM
If you work for Palantir and have concerns about its role in US federal immigration enforcement, please reach out. You can remain anonymous.
Signal: makenakelly.32
www.wired.com/story/palant...
Signal: makenakelly.32
www.wired.com/story/palant...
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Sometimes very hard not to feel like the rest of the country has abandoned Minnesota. We STILL have ICE everywhere. Our schools, businesses, and economy are in profound crisis. But without Bovino here throwing tear gas, much of the country seems to not care at all what’s being done to us.
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Sometimes very hard not to feel like the rest of the country has abandoned Minnesota. We STILL have ICE everywhere. Our schools, businesses, and economy are in profound crisis. But without Bovino here throwing tear gas, much of the country seems to not care at all what’s being done to us.
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And there's your side road zebras being possible in Wales from 11th March this year.
www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/35/...
www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/35/...
The Traffic Signs (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations and General Directions 2026
This Instrument amends the Traffic Signs Regulations 2016 and the Traffic Signs General Directions 2016, together titled the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 (“the 2016 Instrument...
www.legislation.gov.uk
February 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM
And there's your side road zebras being possible in Wales from 11th March this year.
www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/35/...
www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/35/...
Mum has turned 87 last week. It's been two years since moving care homes which was a traumatic experience. She's very happy and settled now and walks fairly well. I noticed the care home has slightly changed the layout, encouraging her to move to a more central part of living room.
February 10, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Mum has turned 87 last week. It's been two years since moving care homes which was a traumatic experience. She's very happy and settled now and walks fairly well. I noticed the care home has slightly changed the layout, encouraging her to move to a more central part of living room.
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I'm shocked that it turns out the horseshoe is real.
Genuinely, the actual hell? 'Bristol anti-racists' offering to team up with... the far right. Genuinely am quite surprised they'd be this explicit
Genuinely, the actual hell? 'Bristol anti-racists' offering to team up with... the far right. Genuinely am quite surprised they'd be this explicit
'March against the government instead of marching to hotels'
Your Party and Bristol Anti-Racist Action have addressed Bristol Patriots in an open letter
www.bristol247.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:59 PM
I'm shocked that it turns out the horseshoe is real.
Genuinely, the actual hell? 'Bristol anti-racists' offering to team up with... the far right. Genuinely am quite surprised they'd be this explicit
Genuinely, the actual hell? 'Bristol anti-racists' offering to team up with... the far right. Genuinely am quite surprised they'd be this explicit
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new clown car meme just dropped
Plans to invade Greenland have just been cancelled after this
February 10, 2026 at 10:20 AM
new clown car meme just dropped
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San Francisco’s new anti-fare-dodging gates haven’t just increased revenues, they’ve dramatically reduced vandalism and the cost of maintaining the network
February 10, 2026 at 10:46 AM
San Francisco’s new anti-fare-dodging gates haven’t just increased revenues, they’ve dramatically reduced vandalism and the cost of maintaining the network
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You love to see it.
Plans to invade Greenland have just been cancelled after this
February 10, 2026 at 10:51 AM
You love to see it.
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Right. It's Trump responding to a lobbying effort from the American family that owns the current Ambassador Bridge.
A billionaire family that owns a bridge crossing between Michigan and Canada has wanted Trump to stop a new bridge — and Trump is now threatening to block its opening (with authority he doesn’t have). www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
Trump Threatens to Block Opening of New Bridge to Canada
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Right. It's Trump responding to a lobbying effort from the American family that owns the current Ambassador Bridge.