Philip Taylor
@philipjtaylor.bsky.social
Commercial and Agricultural Property Solicitor. Companion of John Ruskin's Guild of St George.
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"This is a new and disillusioning world. Peace with a world of crooks who have no honor, no integrity and no shame is not what anyone fought for.” Lee Miller
February 18, 2026 at 5:24 AM
"This is a new and disillusioning world. Peace with a world of crooks who have no honor, no integrity and no shame is not what anyone fought for.” Lee Miller
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John Lewis hands shop floor staff 6.9% pay rise ft.trib.al/hBeETeb
John Lewis hands shop floor staff 6.9% pay rise
Above inflation increase comes as partnership battles staff discontent over annual bonus freeze
ft.trib.al
February 18, 2026 at 5:36 AM
John Lewis hands shop floor staff 6.9% pay rise ft.trib.al/hBeETeb
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Starmer’s friend ‘paid from £8.3m Chagos Islands handover budget’
Starmer’s friend ‘paid from £8.3m Chagos Islands handover budget’
www.thetimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Starmer’s friend ‘paid from £8.3m Chagos Islands handover budget’
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Another Reform UK policy here today, gone tomorrow… in June Farage said he would scrap it.
Reform UK plans to keep UK's budget watchdog OBR.
Reform UK plans to keep UK's budget watchdog OBR.
Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog
Robert Jenrick will promise to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Another Reform UK policy here today, gone tomorrow… in June Farage said he would scrap it.
Reform UK plans to keep UK's budget watchdog OBR.
Reform UK plans to keep UK's budget watchdog OBR.
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Welcome to the Brexit, sir
New data shows #Brexit has lowered UK GDP by 6-8% over the past decade. Investment down 12-18%, employment down 3-4%. It's even worse than economists had predicted pre-referendum, because they thought there would be a bounce-back long term. "Economists were roughly right on the
Brexit’s slow‑burn hit to the UK economy
The UK is once again debating why its economy has grown slowly since the mid‑2010s. This column examines the impact of the decision to leave the European Union in 2016. Using almost a decade of data s...
cepr.org
February 18, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Welcome to the Brexit, sir
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Labour Together used gagging orders to silence departing staff
Labour Together used gagging orders to silence departing staff
www.thetimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Labour Together used gagging orders to silence departing staff
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Farage’s new hire won’t help his Putin problem
Now head of Policy for Reform UK
writesbright.substack.com/p/farages-ne...
Now head of Policy for Reform UK
writesbright.substack.com/p/farages-ne...
Farage’s new hire won’t help his Putin problem
He’s got a new senior advisor... who has some pretty awful views.
writesbright.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Farage’s new hire won’t help his Putin problem
Now head of Policy for Reform UK
writesbright.substack.com/p/farages-ne...
Now head of Policy for Reform UK
writesbright.substack.com/p/farages-ne...
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Another Reform UK Leicestershire councillor having to apologise for their actions.
Reform UK councillor forced to apologise after conduct complaint raised
www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-n...
Reform UK councillor forced to apologise after conduct complaint raised
www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-n...
Reform UK councillor forced to apologise for conduct
He must now attend training in the wake of a council hearing
www.leicestermercury.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Another Reform UK Leicestershire councillor having to apologise for their actions.
Reform UK councillor forced to apologise after conduct complaint raised
www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-n...
Reform UK councillor forced to apologise after conduct complaint raised
www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-n...
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The problem, as Gavin Newsom pointed out in Davos, is that it really doesn't look like "Europe is at your side" for the pro-democracy resistance in the US.
This is one Green MEP talking, not the whole 🇪🇺Parliament. You don't hear this from her chancellor, nor any other European leader except Sanchez
This is one Green MEP talking, not the whole 🇪🇺Parliament. You don't hear this from her chancellor, nor any other European leader except Sanchez
EU Parliament issues historic support for ICE resistors in the U.S.: “Stay inside. Keep your doors closed.” MEP Terry Reintke condemns raids, child detention, and attacks on democracy: “Europe stands with you. Keep resisting for human rights and freedom.”
February 18, 2026 at 7:44 AM
The problem, as Gavin Newsom pointed out in Davos, is that it really doesn't look like "Europe is at your side" for the pro-democracy resistance in the US.
This is one Green MEP talking, not the whole 🇪🇺Parliament. You don't hear this from her chancellor, nor any other European leader except Sanchez
This is one Green MEP talking, not the whole 🇪🇺Parliament. You don't hear this from her chancellor, nor any other European leader except Sanchez
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🇩🇪Green MEP Terry Reintke is not leading Europe's response to Trump. Nor is 🇪🇸PM Pedro Sanchez, who has been ostracised by the other 🇪🇺 leaders because of his vocal opposition to MAGA.
The depressing reality is that it is Trump ally 🇮🇹PM Meloni in the drivers seat.
The depressing reality is that it is Trump ally 🇮🇹PM Meloni in the drivers seat.
It's Meloni's Europe, and we're all just living in it
The Italian PM has pressured the EU into participating in Trump's "Board of Peace" as an observer. Amid a leadership vacuum at the top, Meloni is dictating Europe's Atlanticist right-wing direction.
open.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:44 AM
🇩🇪Green MEP Terry Reintke is not leading Europe's response to Trump. Nor is 🇪🇸PM Pedro Sanchez, who has been ostracised by the other 🇪🇺 leaders because of his vocal opposition to MAGA.
The depressing reality is that it is Trump ally 🇮🇹PM Meloni in the drivers seat.
The depressing reality is that it is Trump ally 🇮🇹PM Meloni in the drivers seat.
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We need more brave people like @terryreintke.bsky.social & @pedrosanchezcas.bsky.social in power in Europe.
But we also need to be honest that this isn't the current reality. Europe has been surrendering to Trump, as I outline in my new book.
The first step is admitting you have a problem.
But we also need to be honest that this isn't the current reality. Europe has been surrendering to Trump, as I outline in my new book.
The first step is admitting you have a problem.
A book on how to achieve EU independence | The Owned Continent
Explore how Europe can break free from American dominance in this compelling political analysis covering the subtle impacts of cultural imperialism.
www.TheOwnedContinent.eu
February 18, 2026 at 7:48 AM
We need more brave people like @terryreintke.bsky.social & @pedrosanchezcas.bsky.social in power in Europe.
But we also need to be honest that this isn't the current reality. Europe has been surrendering to Trump, as I outline in my new book.
The first step is admitting you have a problem.
But we also need to be honest that this isn't the current reality. Europe has been surrendering to Trump, as I outline in my new book.
The first step is admitting you have a problem.
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🚨Gorton & Denton by-election
Reform leader Nigel Farage has posted on X
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
Reform leader Nigel Farage has posted on X
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
🚨Reform leader Nigel Farage has posted on X
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views
AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
youtu.be/o56Tw8vSEfE?...
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views
AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
youtu.be/o56Tw8vSEfE?...
Farage’s latest video has racked up 2 million views - AND ITS COMPLETELY UNTRUE
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 7:55 AM
🚨Gorton & Denton by-election
Reform leader Nigel Farage has posted on X
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
Reform leader Nigel Farage has posted on X
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
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Oh look, Reform UK-led Lincolnshire council looking to increase Councillor allowance by 14%…
Lincolnshire County Councillors could receive bump in their allowances - by £1,450 for basic rate
Lincolnshire County Councillors could receive bump in their allowances - by £1,450 for basic rate
Councillors could get £1,450 a more in their basic allowance
Lincolnshire County Councillors could receive a 13 per cent bump in their allowances from April.
www.lincsonline.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Oh look, Reform UK-led Lincolnshire council looking to increase Councillor allowance by 14%…
Lincolnshire County Councillors could receive bump in their allowances - by £1,450 for basic rate
Lincolnshire County Councillors could receive bump in their allowances - by £1,450 for basic rate
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Latest voting intention. Reform at 28%, narrowing their lead to 6. Greens in 4th as Liberal Democrats fall to 11%, lowest since 2024.
➡️ REF UK 28% (-2)
🌹 LAB 22% (-1)
🌳 CON 21% (nc)
🌍 GREEN 12% (+2)
🔶 LIB DEM 11% (-1)
🟡 SNP 3% (+1)
N = 2,108 | 13/2 - 17/2| Change w 10/02
➡️ REF UK 28% (-2)
🌹 LAB 22% (-1)
🌳 CON 21% (nc)
🌍 GREEN 12% (+2)
🔶 LIB DEM 11% (-1)
🟡 SNP 3% (+1)
N = 2,108 | 13/2 - 17/2| Change w 10/02
February 18, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Latest voting intention. Reform at 28%, narrowing their lead to 6. Greens in 4th as Liberal Democrats fall to 11%, lowest since 2024.
➡️ REF UK 28% (-2)
🌹 LAB 22% (-1)
🌳 CON 21% (nc)
🌍 GREEN 12% (+2)
🔶 LIB DEM 11% (-1)
🟡 SNP 3% (+1)
N = 2,108 | 13/2 - 17/2| Change w 10/02
➡️ REF UK 28% (-2)
🌹 LAB 22% (-1)
🌳 CON 21% (nc)
🌍 GREEN 12% (+2)
🔶 LIB DEM 11% (-1)
🟡 SNP 3% (+1)
N = 2,108 | 13/2 - 17/2| Change w 10/02
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Starmer’s approval is up a little from last week to -43 though still way behind three other leaders. Davey and Badenoch at -11 & -12. While Farage drops to -17 the lowest since before last years local elections.
February 18, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Starmer’s approval is up a little from last week to -43 though still way behind three other leaders. Davey and Badenoch at -11 & -12. While Farage drops to -17 the lowest since before last years local elections.
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Think The Times have answered their own question here…
February 18, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Think The Times have answered their own question here…
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Revealed: 80% of Reform’s funding comes from Tory donors
Revealed: 80% of Reform’s funding comes from Tory donors
The majority of the money behind Nigel Farage’s movement was being supplied by Conservative interests even before the defection of so many high-profile figures from the party – to the alarm of former…
www.thenerve.news
February 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Revealed: 80% of Reform’s funding comes from Tory donors
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Italian MEP Alessandro Zan says 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's EPP group is abusing the European Parliament's investigative functions to harass 🇪🇸PM Pedro Sanchez's government - while protecting their ally Giorgia Meloni from scrutiny.
www.euractiv.com/news/rapport...
www.euractiv.com/news/rapport...
February 18, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Italian MEP Alessandro Zan says 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's EPP group is abusing the European Parliament's investigative functions to harass 🇪🇸PM Pedro Sanchez's government - while protecting their ally Giorgia Meloni from scrutiny.
www.euractiv.com/news/rapport...
www.euractiv.com/news/rapport...
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According to EPP's press release, they are "concerned about signs of rule of law backsliding in a number of Member States"
But the 4 countries they list all happen to be governed by parties not in EPP or ECR 🤔
Spain is clearly their focus. Could it be related to Sanchez's vocal criticism of Trump?
But the 4 countries they list all happen to be governed by parties not in EPP or ECR 🤔
Spain is clearly their focus. Could it be related to Sanchez's vocal criticism of Trump?
Rule of Law concerns mount in Spain
The European Parliament’s Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG) will conduct a fact-finding mission to Spain to assess first-hand the state of democratic standards in ...
www.eppgroup.eu
February 18, 2026 at 8:43 AM
According to EPP's press release, they are "concerned about signs of rule of law backsliding in a number of Member States"
But the 4 countries they list all happen to be governed by parties not in EPP or ECR 🤔
Spain is clearly their focus. Could it be related to Sanchez's vocal criticism of Trump?
But the 4 countries they list all happen to be governed by parties not in EPP or ECR 🤔
Spain is clearly their focus. Could it be related to Sanchez's vocal criticism of Trump?
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British hardware used to make Russian drones in Ukraine
British hardware used to make Russian drones in Ukraine
www.thetimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:46 AM
British hardware used to make Russian drones in Ukraine
Trump insiders say they can’t keep up with the 'chaos' of his pardons www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...
MSN
www.msn.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Trump insiders say they can’t keep up with the 'chaos' of his pardons www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...
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Meanwhile, in Germany, the public weighs in on what they think of the Epstein Administration.
#BrutalButAccurate
#BrutalButAccurate
February 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Meanwhile, in Germany, the public weighs in on what they think of the Epstein Administration.
#BrutalButAccurate
#BrutalButAccurate
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The US clean energy manufacturing investment bust really is dramatic, and not slowing down.
Great investment tracker maintained by @jayturner.bsky.social and students.
www.the-big-green-machine.com/post-trump-s...
Great investment tracker maintained by @jayturner.bsky.social and students.
www.the-big-green-machine.com/post-trump-s...
February 17, 2026 at 4:28 PM
The US clean energy manufacturing investment bust really is dramatic, and not slowing down.
Great investment tracker maintained by @jayturner.bsky.social and students.
www.the-big-green-machine.com/post-trump-s...
Great investment tracker maintained by @jayturner.bsky.social and students.
www.the-big-green-machine.com/post-trump-s...
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Marian Kamensky, The American Health Secretary
February 17, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Marian Kamensky, The American Health Secretary
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A federal judge ordered the Trump regime to restore slavery exhibits to a national historical site in Philadelphia after officials removed them.
This isn’t the first time Trump has tried to erase our history. It’s all part of his plan to attack the American mind.
This isn’t the first time Trump has tried to erase our history. It’s all part of his plan to attack the American mind.
Why Does Trump Hate Sesame Street?
Why is Trump so hell-bent on defunding PBS?It’s part of a larger plan — one where he can control not just what we do, bu
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:15 PM
A federal judge ordered the Trump regime to restore slavery exhibits to a national historical site in Philadelphia after officials removed them.
This isn’t the first time Trump has tried to erase our history. It’s all part of his plan to attack the American mind.
This isn’t the first time Trump has tried to erase our history. It’s all part of his plan to attack the American mind.