Paul Browne
@paulbrowne55.bsky.social
An Irishman in England, a European in the UK.
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Last night, on the anniversary of the 1989 Velvet Revolution, tens of thousands of Slovak citizens protested in Bratislava Tens of thousands of people against the corrupt pro-Kremlin Prime Minister Fico.
They experienced life under autocracy before, and don't want to return to it!
They experienced life under autocracy before, and don't want to return to it!
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Last night, on the anniversary of the 1989 Velvet Revolution, tens of thousands of Slovak citizens protested in Bratislava Tens of thousands of people against the corrupt pro-Kremlin Prime Minister Fico.
They experienced life under autocracy before, and don't want to return to it!
They experienced life under autocracy before, and don't want to return to it!
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The Labour government has released to the media more details of its asylum reforms - to be released on Monday.
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently under asylum reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce major reforms to the asylum system on Monday.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Labour government has released to the media more details of its asylum reforms - to be released on Monday.
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Day 1362 of Ukraine's fight for survival and we are at a strange stage of the war where both sides can be said to be struggling, but neither side winning.
There is no middle ground. You're for democracy and freedom or you accept and therefore encourage mass murder and more wars
There is no middle ground. You're for democracy and freedom or you accept and therefore encourage mass murder and more wars
a poster that says ukraine will prevail with a dog wearing a military helmet
ALT: a poster that says ukraine will prevail with a dog wearing a military helmet
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Day 1362 of Ukraine's fight for survival and we are at a strange stage of the war where both sides can be said to be struggling, but neither side winning.
There is no middle ground. You're for democracy and freedom or you accept and therefore encourage mass murder and more wars
There is no middle ground. You're for democracy and freedom or you accept and therefore encourage mass murder and more wars
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Hello everyone, friends, followers, and supporters of Ukraine
I'm starting a new fundraiser for $120,000 to help Ukraine with engineering equipment, heavy trucks with cranes, and excavators
Please watch the video and read to understand why this matters
donation link www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
I'm starting a new fundraiser for $120,000 to help Ukraine with engineering equipment, heavy trucks with cranes, and excavators
Please watch the video and read to understand why this matters
donation link www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
Engineering Equipment for Ukraine
Help Liberty Ukraine Foundation reach their goal by donating or sharing with your friends.
www.paypal.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Hello everyone, friends, followers, and supporters of Ukraine
I'm starting a new fundraiser for $120,000 to help Ukraine with engineering equipment, heavy trucks with cranes, and excavators
Please watch the video and read to understand why this matters
donation link www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
I'm starting a new fundraiser for $120,000 to help Ukraine with engineering equipment, heavy trucks with cranes, and excavators
Please watch the video and read to understand why this matters
donation link www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
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It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks the BBC and tries to pick pockets of millions of licence fee payers.
November 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks the BBC and tries to pick pockets of millions of licence fee payers.
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🇪🇺🇺🇦 Kallas: Ukraine will need more funding next year. Using frozen Russian assets is the most obvious way to ensure the sustainability of Ukraine’s defense and show Russia that time is not on its side.
November 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🇪🇺🇺🇦 Kallas: Ukraine will need more funding next year. Using frozen Russian assets is the most obvious way to ensure the sustainability of Ukraine’s defense and show Russia that time is not on its side.
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Another random protest day, but the crowd is, once again, huge in Tbilisi, Georgia. Passing cars honk in advance.
Protests continue in 8+ cities across the country. Day 352 of uninterrupted protests.
Protests continue in 8+ cities across the country. Day 352 of uninterrupted protests.
November 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Another random protest day, but the crowd is, once again, huge in Tbilisi, Georgia. Passing cars honk in advance.
Protests continue in 8+ cities across the country. Day 352 of uninterrupted protests.
Protests continue in 8+ cities across the country. Day 352 of uninterrupted protests.
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Trump has destroyed all credibility in government departments. The latest one: the Justice Department classifying fentanyl as a chemical weapon to justify murdering civilians in small boats.
Words mean nothing any more. Neither does authority. We do what we want. Take or leave our excuse.
Words mean nothing any more. Neither does authority. We do what we want. Take or leave our excuse.
November 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Trump has destroyed all credibility in government departments. The latest one: the Justice Department classifying fentanyl as a chemical weapon to justify murdering civilians in small boats.
Words mean nothing any more. Neither does authority. We do what we want. Take or leave our excuse.
Words mean nothing any more. Neither does authority. We do what we want. Take or leave our excuse.
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Ah the 1970s.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Ah the 1970s.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
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Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk suspends oil exports after Ukrainian drone attack, sources say reut.rs/4oYOrIV
Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk suspends oil exports after Ukrainian drone attack, sources say
Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk halted oil exports on Friday after a Ukrainian drone attack, and oil pipeline monopoly Transneft suspended crude supplies to the outlet, two industry sources told Reuters.
reut.rs
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk suspends oil exports after Ukrainian drone attack, sources say reut.rs/4oYOrIV
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Meanwhile, Russia continues to target civilians in Kyiv and other European cities and towns.
##RussiaIsATerroristState
##RussiaIsATerroristState
⚡️'Russians are striking residential buildings' — 1 person killed, 24 injured in Kyiv amid massive missile, drone attack.
Russia targeted the capital with cruise and ballistic missiles as well as hundreds of drones in a massive overnight attack that left apartments throughout the city in flames.
Russia targeted the capital with cruise and ballistic missiles as well as hundreds of drones in a massive overnight attack that left apartments throughout the city in flames.
'Russians are striking residential buildings' — 1 person killed, 24 injured in Kyiv amid massive missile, drone attack
At least 11 apartment buildings throughout the city were struck in the overnight attack, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
kyivindependent.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Meanwhile, Russia continues to target civilians in Kyiv and other European cities and towns.
##RussiaIsATerroristState
##RussiaIsATerroristState
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Russian oil and fuel exports are continuing to fall off a cliff.
Now consider that the Tuapse export terminal went offline last week, and the Novorossiysk export terminal got clobbered last night.
Add in US sanctions this month, and we can expect November to be diastrous.📉
Now consider that the Tuapse export terminal went offline last week, and the Novorossiysk export terminal got clobbered last night.
Add in US sanctions this month, and we can expect November to be diastrous.📉
November 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Russian oil and fuel exports are continuing to fall off a cliff.
Now consider that the Tuapse export terminal went offline last week, and the Novorossiysk export terminal got clobbered last night.
Add in US sanctions this month, and we can expect November to be diastrous.📉
Now consider that the Tuapse export terminal went offline last week, and the Novorossiysk export terminal got clobbered last night.
Add in US sanctions this month, and we can expect November to be diastrous.📉
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Guy Verhofstadt says "more Europe" is the route towards European competitiveness, security and protecting our freedoms and rights. I interviewed him for Bylines Scotland on his recent visit to Edinburgh.
bylines.scot/podcast/an-e...
bylines.scot/podcast/an-e...
An exclusive interview with Guy Verhofstadt
Bylines Scotland writer, Martin Roche, exclusively interviews former Belgium PM and senior European politician Guy Verhofstadt
bylines.scot
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Guy Verhofstadt says "more Europe" is the route towards European competitiveness, security and protecting our freedoms and rights. I interviewed him for Bylines Scotland on his recent visit to Edinburgh.
bylines.scot/podcast/an-e...
bylines.scot/podcast/an-e...
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Watch a recording of our discussion on Erasmus+ and Youth mobility, and the importance of restoring the freedoms we lost to Brexit.
We had an excellent discussion with Maria Kurinna of Youth for an Inclusive Europe & Professor Ian James of University of Cambridge.
youtu.be/gpVPjL1Vq78?...
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We had an excellent discussion with Maria Kurinna of Youth for an Inclusive Europe & Professor Ian James of University of Cambridge.
youtu.be/gpVPjL1Vq78?...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Watch a recording of our discussion on Erasmus+ and Youth mobility, and the importance of restoring the freedoms we lost to Brexit.
We had an excellent discussion with Maria Kurinna of Youth for an Inclusive Europe & Professor Ian James of University of Cambridge.
youtu.be/gpVPjL1Vq78?...
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We had an excellent discussion with Maria Kurinna of Youth for an Inclusive Europe & Professor Ian James of University of Cambridge.
youtu.be/gpVPjL1Vq78?...
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The Wildlife Trusts have launched The Great Big Nature Survey.
They want to hear from YOU to help them understand how the UK connects with nature & help them see the bigger picture.
Have your say today 👉
www.wildlifetrusts.org/great-big-na...
They want to hear from YOU to help them understand how the UK connects with nature & help them see the bigger picture.
Have your say today 👉
www.wildlifetrusts.org/great-big-na...
The Great Big Nature Survey | The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts would love to hear your opinions on how nature makes you feel, and what you think we as a society should (or shouldn’t) be doing to protect it. Take the survey today!
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Wildlife Trusts have launched The Great Big Nature Survey.
They want to hear from YOU to help them understand how the UK connects with nature & help them see the bigger picture.
Have your say today 👉
www.wildlifetrusts.org/great-big-na...
They want to hear from YOU to help them understand how the UK connects with nature & help them see the bigger picture.
Have your say today 👉
www.wildlifetrusts.org/great-big-na...
Excavators and cranes are essential for building and strengthening the defences that protect the Ukrainian troops who are holding the line for freedom and democracy.
Please donate if you can and share this fundraiser.
Please donate if you can and share this fundraiser.
Hello everyone, friends, followers, and supporters of Ukraine
I'm starting a new fundraiser for $120,000 to help Ukraine with engineering equipment, heavy trucks with cranes, and excavators
Please watch the video and read to understand why this matters
donation link www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
I'm starting a new fundraiser for $120,000 to help Ukraine with engineering equipment, heavy trucks with cranes, and excavators
Please watch the video and read to understand why this matters
donation link www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
Engineering Equipment for Ukraine
Help Liberty Ukraine Foundation reach their goal by donating or sharing with your friends.
www.paypal.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Excavators and cranes are essential for building and strengthening the defences that protect the Ukrainian troops who are holding the line for freedom and democracy.
Please donate if you can and share this fundraiser.
Please donate if you can and share this fundraiser.
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It’s easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world’s number one news source. We can’t let him.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It’s easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world’s number one news source. We can’t let him.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
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Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we remember the sacrifices made by those who fought and died for our freedom in past wars.
We must also remember the brave Ukrainians who are right now fighting to defend the freedom of Ukraine, and that of all Europe, from dictatorship.
📷: Ukrainian 15th Army Corps
We must also remember the brave Ukrainians who are right now fighting to defend the freedom of Ukraine, and that of all Europe, from dictatorship.
📷: Ukrainian 15th Army Corps
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we remember the sacrifices made by those who fought and died for our freedom in past wars.
We must also remember the brave Ukrainians who are right now fighting to defend the freedom of Ukraine, and that of all Europe, from dictatorship.
📷: Ukrainian 15th Army Corps
We must also remember the brave Ukrainians who are right now fighting to defend the freedom of Ukraine, and that of all Europe, from dictatorship.
📷: Ukrainian 15th Army Corps
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It comes as no surprise that Trump has put the interests of his fellow autocrat Orban ahead of the needs of the democracy of Ukraine against Russian imperialism, but it is infuriating nonetheless.
The democracies of Europe must be more decisive.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The democracies of Europe must be more decisive.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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US grants Hungary one-year exception from sanctions over Russian oil and gas
Viktor Orbán had a friendly meeting with Donald Trump on Friday to press his case for a reprieve
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
It comes as no surprise that Trump has put the interests of his fellow autocrat Orban ahead of the needs of the democracy of Ukraine against Russian imperialism, but it is infuriating nonetheless.
The democracies of Europe must be more decisive.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The democracies of Europe must be more decisive.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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A blue wave from New York City to Mississippi delivers major wins for Democrats. Even Trump’s favorite Justices seem skeptical of his tariff authority claims. Meanwhile, layoffs surge and air travel chaos looms.
Blue wave sweeps the nation. Supreme Court skeptical of Trump tariffs. Layoffs surge in October.
Blue Wave Sweeps The Nation.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
A blue wave from New York City to Mississippi delivers major wins for Democrats. Even Trump’s favorite Justices seem skeptical of his tariff authority claims. Meanwhile, layoffs surge and air travel chaos looms.
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Seventy-five years ago, Britain helped create the European Convention on Human Rights, a promise of life, liberty, and fairness under the law.
It has strengthened justice, protected victims, and upheld equality. These rights are ours to defend.
It has strengthened justice, protected victims, and upheld equality. These rights are ours to defend.
November 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Seventy-five years ago, Britain helped create the European Convention on Human Rights, a promise of life, liberty, and fairness under the law.
It has strengthened justice, protected victims, and upheld equality. These rights are ours to defend.
It has strengthened justice, protected victims, and upheld equality. These rights are ours to defend.
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Join our in-person panel discussion on Erasmus+ & Youth Mobility today!
🗓Tues 4 Nov, 6PM
📍Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Alfred Quantrill @yem1.bsky.social
Maria Kurinna, Youth for Inclusive Europe
Prof. Ian James, University of Cambridge
Free tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
🗓Tues 4 Nov, 6PM
📍Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Alfred Quantrill @yem1.bsky.social
Maria Kurinna, Youth for Inclusive Europe
Prof. Ian James, University of Cambridge
Free tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
November 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Join our in-person panel discussion on Erasmus+ & Youth Mobility today!
🗓Tues 4 Nov, 6PM
📍Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Alfred Quantrill @yem1.bsky.social
Maria Kurinna, Youth for Inclusive Europe
Prof. Ian James, University of Cambridge
Free tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
🗓Tues 4 Nov, 6PM
📍Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Alfred Quantrill @yem1.bsky.social
Maria Kurinna, Youth for Inclusive Europe
Prof. Ian James, University of Cambridge
Free tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
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Join us tomorrow evening for a panel discussion on EU-UK Youth Mobility and rejoining the Erasmus+ programme.
6PM, William Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.
Free registration www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
@yem1.bsky.social @europeanmovement.co.uk @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
6PM, William Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.
Free registration www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
@yem1.bsky.social @europeanmovement.co.uk @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
Restoring lost freedoms - Erasmus+ and Youth Mobility
Join our in-person panel event on Tuesday 4th November to discuss the case for an EU-UK Youth Mobility scheme and rejoining Erasmus+
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Join us tomorrow evening for a panel discussion on EU-UK Youth Mobility and rejoining the Erasmus+ programme.
6PM, William Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.
Free registration www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
@yem1.bsky.social @europeanmovement.co.uk @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
6PM, William Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.
Free registration www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
@yem1.bsky.social @europeanmovement.co.uk @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
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It's no wonder that Nigel Farage tried to pretend he didn't know Nathan Gill well, though obviously he did.
The bribes Gill took are just the tip of an iceberg of Russian influence, and Brexit fitted the Kremlin agenda of dividing Europe all too well.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
The bribes Gill took are just the tip of an iceberg of Russian influence, and Brexit fitted the Kremlin agenda of dividing Europe all too well.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill
How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:16 AM
It's no wonder that Nigel Farage tried to pretend he didn't know Nathan Gill well, though obviously he did.
The bribes Gill took are just the tip of an iceberg of Russian influence, and Brexit fitted the Kremlin agenda of dividing Europe all too well.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
The bribes Gill took are just the tip of an iceberg of Russian influence, and Brexit fitted the Kremlin agenda of dividing Europe all too well.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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Food sales in Russia appear stable - but only because of rising prices. In kilograms, liters, and units, however, the volume of purchases fell by 5% in January-September, according to the company Taxcom.
Russians are buying 8% less milk and 10% less rice.
Russians are buying 8% less milk and 10% less rice.
November 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Food sales in Russia appear stable - but only because of rising prices. In kilograms, liters, and units, however, the volume of purchases fell by 5% in January-September, according to the company Taxcom.
Russians are buying 8% less milk and 10% less rice.
Russians are buying 8% less milk and 10% less rice.