Paddy Magill
@padraigpostal.bsky.social
CWU- Standing Orders Committee.
Likes Liverpool FC, Celtic.
'Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?'
Likes Liverpool FC, Celtic.
'Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?'
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Brexit was sold on empty promises.
"The new-found 'freedom' outside the EU has not enabled the UK to replace lost EU markets with new opportunities elsewhere."
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/2025/12/08/britains-brexit-woes-are-a-problem-for-ireland/
"The new-found 'freedom' outside the EU has not enabled the UK to replace lost EU markets with new opportunities elsewhere."
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/2025/12/08/britains-brexit-woes-are-a-problem-for-ireland/
We need Britain to get real about Brexit
Budgets in both Britain and Ireland have postponed difficult decisions in a manner that will reduce their room for manoeuvre when the next election looms
www.irishtimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Brexit was sold on empty promises.
"The new-found 'freedom' outside the EU has not enabled the UK to replace lost EU markets with new opportunities elsewhere."
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/2025/12/08/britains-brexit-woes-are-a-problem-for-ireland/
"The new-found 'freedom' outside the EU has not enabled the UK to replace lost EU markets with new opportunities elsewhere."
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/2025/12/08/britains-brexit-woes-are-a-problem-for-ireland/
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India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you.
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you.
India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you
centralbylines.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you.
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you.
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and his will was sealed for the same reason - too much unexplained money lolol
December 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
and his will was sealed for the same reason - too much unexplained money lolol
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Welcome to Britain, a country so short of dentists that an MP's 87-year-old mum pulled her teeth out with pliers. Also a country with thousands of foreign-qualified dentists who can’t work until they pass an exam so oversubscribed it’s like trying to book Glasto tickets. www.ft.com/content/f4e5...
December 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Welcome to Britain, a country so short of dentists that an MP's 87-year-old mum pulled her teeth out with pliers. Also a country with thousands of foreign-qualified dentists who can’t work until they pass an exam so oversubscribed it’s like trying to book Glasto tickets. www.ft.com/content/f4e5...
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I see Elon Musk is personally suing (along with X Holdings Corp) the Irish media regulator Coimisiún na Meán, in High Court proceedings filed yesterday. Hearing is due January 23rd.
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 AM
I see Elon Musk is personally suing (along with X Holdings Corp) the Irish media regulator Coimisiún na Meán, in High Court proceedings filed yesterday. Hearing is due January 23rd.
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"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat.
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
coppercourier.com/2025/12/05/c...
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
coppercourier.com/2025/12/05/c...
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat.
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
coppercourier.com/2025/12/05/c...
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
coppercourier.com/2025/12/05/c...
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If Alan Moore did not exist, you probably couldn’t invent him. Here he is describing how he came up with V for Vendetta ceeeej-blog.tumblr.com/post/1240411...
December 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
If Alan Moore did not exist, you probably couldn’t invent him. Here he is describing how he came up with V for Vendetta ceeeej-blog.tumblr.com/post/1240411...
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Just finished this brilliant book by @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social .
Well worth anyone's time. Rather than restate the simplistic, partisan reasons for either case, it holds a mirror up to all of us. A proper debate in other words.
Well done Royal Irish Academy for publishing.
Well worth anyone's time. Rather than restate the simplistic, partisan reasons for either case, it holds a mirror up to all of us. A proper debate in other words.
Well done Royal Irish Academy for publishing.
December 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Just finished this brilliant book by @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social .
Well worth anyone's time. Rather than restate the simplistic, partisan reasons for either case, it holds a mirror up to all of us. A proper debate in other words.
Well done Royal Irish Academy for publishing.
Well worth anyone's time. Rather than restate the simplistic, partisan reasons for either case, it holds a mirror up to all of us. A proper debate in other words.
Well done Royal Irish Academy for publishing.
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I'll say again: we are oddly selective about the government services about which we will say, they operate at a loss.
We say Amtrak and the post office "lose money" but we never say highways, the court system, the Pentagon, etc lose money
We say Amtrak and the post office "lose money" but we never say highways, the court system, the Pentagon, etc lose money
The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
December 7, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I'll say again: we are oddly selective about the government services about which we will say, they operate at a loss.
We say Amtrak and the post office "lose money" but we never say highways, the court system, the Pentagon, etc lose money
We say Amtrak and the post office "lose money" but we never say highways, the court system, the Pentagon, etc lose money
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What Senator Cotton says here would be a bad defense for the Germans convicted in WWI and WWII war crimes trials -- including for firing on shipwrecked in fully operational lifeboats.
This line of response hurts the US and US servicemembers. It will cause long-term damage unless we get this right.
This line of response hurts the US and US servicemembers. It will cause long-term damage unless we get this right.
WELKER: Lawmakers say the 2 men appeared to raise their arms potentially to surrender. Why did Admiral Bradley interpret these actions as anything other than them trying to survive?
TOM COTTON: They were sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat. They weren't floating helplessly in the water
TOM COTTON: They were sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat. They weren't floating helplessly in the water
December 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What Senator Cotton says here would be a bad defense for the Germans convicted in WWI and WWII war crimes trials -- including for firing on shipwrecked in fully operational lifeboats.
This line of response hurts the US and US servicemembers. It will cause long-term damage unless we get this right.
This line of response hurts the US and US servicemembers. It will cause long-term damage unless we get this right.
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The Liz Truss Show review – hapless ravings from a cupboard
The Liz Truss Show review – hapless ravings from a cupboard
Britain’s briefest PM kept her fans waiting before launching her latest plea for Maga attention in the form of a ham-fisted YouTube talk show
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Liz Truss Show review – hapless ravings from a cupboard
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Mockler: One of the administration's primary arguments was that these boats were an imminent threat to the United States.
Lambert: They are
Mockler: They were not heading to the United States
Lambert: They are
Mockler: They were not heading to the United States
December 6, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Mockler: One of the administration's primary arguments was that these boats were an imminent threat to the United States.
Lambert: They are
Mockler: They were not heading to the United States
Lambert: They are
Mockler: They were not heading to the United States
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It’s got everything: ridiculous music, digital confetti, a giant gold orb trophy, a blue ribbon medal, a fawning corrupt dude, and an orange aspiring fascist
December 6, 2025 at 3:27 AM
It’s got everything: ridiculous music, digital confetti, a giant gold orb trophy, a blue ribbon medal, a fawning corrupt dude, and an orange aspiring fascist
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#OtD 6 Dec 1907 the worst mining disaster in US history took place in West Virginia killing all but 5 of 367 workers. It left over 1000 mostly Italian children fatherless and inspired the first Fathers' Day the following year stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1059...
December 6, 2025 at 5:25 AM
#OtD 6 Dec 1907 the worst mining disaster in US history took place in West Virginia killing all but 5 of 367 workers. It left over 1000 mostly Italian children fatherless and inspired the first Fathers' Day the following year stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1059...
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I’ve been caught out by a Ring doorbell — have you? on.ft.com/448v33M | opinion
I’ve been caught out by a Ring doorbell — have you?
Doorstep surveillance devices are part of modern life whether we like it or not
on.ft.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I’ve been caught out by a Ring doorbell — have you? on.ft.com/448v33M | opinion
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Christmas parcels: the best ways to send them in the UK – and the last posting dates
Christmas parcels: the best ways to send them in the UK – and the last posting dates
From picking Royal Mail or a courier firm to avoiding post office queues, here’s how to have a stress-free experience
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Christmas parcels: the best ways to send them in the UK – and the last posting dates
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Human cost of the Post Office scandal.
Sub-postmaster passed away from a heart attack at the age of 58 without receiving full compensation.
A "constant cycle of stress" created by false prosecutions of many. Lives destroyed.
No one charged.
Sub-postmaster passed away from a heart attack at the age of 58 without receiving full compensation.
A "constant cycle of stress" created by false prosecutions of many. Lives destroyed.
No one charged.
My husband would still be alive if he'd received Post Office compensation
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Human cost of the Post Office scandal.
Sub-postmaster passed away from a heart attack at the age of 58 without receiving full compensation.
A "constant cycle of stress" created by false prosecutions of many. Lives destroyed.
No one charged.
Sub-postmaster passed away from a heart attack at the age of 58 without receiving full compensation.
A "constant cycle of stress" created by false prosecutions of many. Lives destroyed.
No one charged.
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Zia Yusuf is going to get destroyed by Zack Polanski again.
December 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Zia Yusuf is going to get destroyed by Zack Polanski again.
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"Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza ... RTÉ remains deeply concerned by the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza during the conflict and the continued denial of access to international journalists"
www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
RTÉ to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel
Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast by RTÉ, after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed today that Israel will be allowed to take part...
www.rte.ie
December 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza ... RTÉ remains deeply concerned by the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza during the conflict and the continued denial of access to international journalists"
www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
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Under the surface things are not good for Reform. One big donation from a crypto baron who - astonishingly - backed crypto allegedly used by Russia to fund its invasion of Ukraine.
🔴 NEW - Farage rescued (for now) by mega donor
Reform is in a worse financial position than it appears...
Reform is in a worse financial position than it appears...
Farage rescued (for now) by mega donor
Reform lands £9 million from one man...
writesbright.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Under the surface things are not good for Reform. One big donation from a crypto baron who - astonishingly - backed crypto allegedly used by Russia to fund its invasion of Ukraine.
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Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders joined striking Starbucks United workers in New York.
Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.
Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.
A Powerful Message From Zohran and Bernie
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders joined striking Starbucks United workers in New York.
Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.
Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.
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