alan
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I would only trade our Devon lifestyle for a palazzo in Venice, or a Villa on the Venice Lido.
Well, today's DM didn't celebrate Reform, or Badenoch.
We'll see if the Sunday comes off the fence (expected)
We'll see if the Sunday comes off the fence (expected)
January 17, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Well, today's DM didn't celebrate Reform, or Badenoch.
We'll see if the Sunday comes off the fence (expected)
We'll see if the Sunday comes off the fence (expected)
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Trump says “there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it”.
It's not Denmark it's NATO. There's plenty that NATO can do about it, and obviously the US being a member could if so minded.
But it's not about 'Safety and Security' it's about his third - 'Survival' (ie rare earth competition).
It's not Denmark it's NATO. There's plenty that NATO can do about it, and obviously the US being a member could if so minded.
But it's not about 'Safety and Security' it's about his third - 'Survival' (ie rare earth competition).
January 17, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Trump says “there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it”.
It's not Denmark it's NATO. There's plenty that NATO can do about it, and obviously the US being a member could if so minded.
But it's not about 'Safety and Security' it's about his third - 'Survival' (ie rare earth competition).
It's not Denmark it's NATO. There's plenty that NATO can do about it, and obviously the US being a member could if so minded.
But it's not about 'Safety and Security' it's about his third - 'Survival' (ie rare earth competition).
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Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty.
January 17, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty.
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The EU stands in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. Dialogue remains essential, and we are committed to building on the process begun already last week between the Kingdom of Denmark and the US.
January 17, 2026 at 7:36 PM
The EU stands in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. Dialogue remains essential, and we are committed to building on the process begun already last week between the Kingdom of Denmark and the US.
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There is literally zero time to waste right now, but I have to say that there is a part of me which is not only appalled and worried, but genuinely sad tonight. I have always thought of myself as an Atlanticist, it gives me no pleasure to say this.
The world we relied on no longer exists.
The world we relied on no longer exists.
January 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM
There is literally zero time to waste right now, but I have to say that there is a part of me which is not only appalled and worried, but genuinely sad tonight. I have always thought of myself as an Atlanticist, it gives me no pleasure to say this.
The world we relied on no longer exists.
The world we relied on no longer exists.
The number if times that I've thought to myself Trump has really overreached this time.
The number of times I've been right (objectively) but he's still done it and he's still there.
The number of times I've been right (objectively) but he's still done it and he's still there.
January 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The number if times that I've thought to myself Trump has really overreached this time.
The number of times I've been right (objectively) but he's still done it and he's still there.
The number of times I've been right (objectively) but he's still done it and he's still there.
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What Europe could do is threaten to boycott the World Cup. It won't. But that might actually work. Trump wants his big show.
January 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
What Europe could do is threaten to boycott the World Cup. It won't. But that might actually work. Trump wants his big show.
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It will not surprise you to learn that Toby Youngs 'Free Speech Union' has obtained a High Court injunction banning the publication of a list of its donors open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
Who funds the Free Speech Union?
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. Today we reveal that funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians and Tufton Street insiders.
open.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM
It will not surprise you to learn that Toby Youngs 'Free Speech Union' has obtained a High Court injunction banning the publication of a list of its donors open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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London has, once again, topped the rankings as the city people most want to visit, work in, and live in.
Please don’t tell Farage and Leila Cunningham.
They’ll both be absolutely fucking livid
Please don’t tell Farage and Leila Cunningham.
They’ll both be absolutely fucking livid
January 17, 2026 at 8:40 AM
London has, once again, topped the rankings as the city people most want to visit, work in, and live in.
Please don’t tell Farage and Leila Cunningham.
They’ll both be absolutely fucking livid
Please don’t tell Farage and Leila Cunningham.
They’ll both be absolutely fucking livid
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Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism
Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism
Taking drug in pregnancy does not raise chances of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, ‘gold standard’ review finds
Taking paracetamol in pregnancy does not increase the chance that the child will be autistic, or have ADHD or an intellectual disability, a “gold standard” review of the evidence has found.
The findings debunk Donald Trump’s claims last September that the painkiller causes autism, which were condemned by medical, women’s health and scientific organisations around the world. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism
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h/i David Grinspoon
January 16, 2026 at 9:44 PM
h/i David Grinspoon
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😂🤣😂
Going to post my “Puzzler of the Year 1983” medal to #PresidentFelon
Maybe he won’t invade the village or he might make me President of the local Rotary Club
Going to post my “Puzzler of the Year 1983” medal to #PresidentFelon
Maybe he won’t invade the village or he might make me President of the local Rotary Club
January 17, 2026 at 8:37 AM
😂🤣😂
Going to post my “Puzzler of the Year 1983” medal to #PresidentFelon
Maybe he won’t invade the village or he might make me President of the local Rotary Club
Going to post my “Puzzler of the Year 1983” medal to #PresidentFelon
Maybe he won’t invade the village or he might make me President of the local Rotary Club
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Kenneth: I went all through the Battle of Britain, throwing my Spitfire all over the place. Looping the loop, diving, chasing planes, firing bullets at 'em, all through the summer of 1948
Tony: The Battle of Britain was in 1940!
Kenneth: Ooh, makes me look a bit of a fool then!
Tony: The Battle of Britain was in 1940!
Kenneth: Ooh, makes me look a bit of a fool then!
January 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Kenneth: I went all through the Battle of Britain, throwing my Spitfire all over the place. Looping the loop, diving, chasing planes, firing bullets at 'em, all through the summer of 1948
Tony: The Battle of Britain was in 1940!
Kenneth: Ooh, makes me look a bit of a fool then!
Tony: The Battle of Britain was in 1940!
Kenneth: Ooh, makes me look a bit of a fool then!
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The sight of patients on trolleys in corridors is heartbreaking. As an A&E doctor, I see daily how it compromises dignity and care.
I'm pleased the Government is committed to ending this. I look forward to working with them to ensure everyone gets the care they deserve.
I'm pleased the Government is committed to ending this. I look forward to working with them to ensure everyone gets the care they deserve.
January 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The sight of patients on trolleys in corridors is heartbreaking. As an A&E doctor, I see daily how it compromises dignity and care.
I'm pleased the Government is committed to ending this. I look forward to working with them to ensure everyone gets the care they deserve.
I'm pleased the Government is committed to ending this. I look forward to working with them to ensure everyone gets the care they deserve.
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hearing from sources that Amelia Bedelia has been arrested in connection with the water-pouring assault. "but it was ICE headquarters," she said
January 16, 2026 at 12:58 AM
hearing from sources that Amelia Bedelia has been arrested in connection with the water-pouring assault. "but it was ICE headquarters," she said
Have I missed anything on the washed up Tory front ?
January 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Have I missed anything on the washed up Tory front ?
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Photos to remind us of better, steadier times.i miss him.
January 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Photos to remind us of better, steadier times.i miss him.
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"And we now have María on the line who would like to swap a Nobel Peace Prize for the presidency of Venezuela..."
January 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
"And we now have María on the line who would like to swap a Nobel Peace Prize for the presidency of Venezuela..."
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the European mission to Greenland was fourth in the BBC news running order this morning, which feels a bit like doing a light "and finally..." item about the archduke's motorcade taking a wrong turn in Sarajevo
January 15, 2026 at 10:01 AM
the European mission to Greenland was fourth in the BBC news running order this morning, which feels a bit like doing a light "and finally..." item about the archduke's motorcade taking a wrong turn in Sarajevo
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BREAKING: Medical examiner says death of ICE detainee was a HOMICIDE - a witness says he was choked to death by GUARDS. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
A fellow detainee says he witnessed Geraldo Lunas Campos being choked to death by guards at the ICE detention center in Texas on Jan. 3.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:09 PM
BREAKING: Medical examiner says death of ICE detainee was a HOMICIDE - a witness says he was choked to death by GUARDS. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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Everytime I see this in ads it reminds me of my career at BA.
Very similar typeface.
Very similar typeface.
January 15, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Everytime I see this in ads it reminds me of my career at BA.
Very similar typeface.
Very similar typeface.
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And worryingly, as you highlight, it would be extremely naive for us to assume the well funded right wing “think tanks” haven’t already worked out exactly how to dismantle what protections remain at blitzkrieg speed, should they gain power.
January 15, 2026 at 7:14 PM
And worryingly, as you highlight, it would be extremely naive for us to assume the well funded right wing “think tanks” haven’t already worked out exactly how to dismantle what protections remain at blitzkrieg speed, should they gain power.