Michael Sparkes
@sparkesmichael.bsky.social
An exile happy to be in this new land. Looking to explore and understand this crazy world and help others when I can. Pro EU, NHS and democracy! 🇺🇦🇸🇩
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The newly appointed head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli, has accused Vladimir Putin of "dragging out negotiations" on a peace deal with Ukraine.
The new head of MI6 says Russia is trying to "bully, fearmonger, and manipulate".
The new head of MI6 says Russia is trying to "bully, fearmonger, and manipulate".
December 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The newly appointed head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli, has accused Vladimir Putin of "dragging out negotiations" on a peace deal with Ukraine.
The new head of MI6 says Russia is trying to "bully, fearmonger, and manipulate".
The new head of MI6 says Russia is trying to "bully, fearmonger, and manipulate".
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Anecdotal evidence that the indefinite "pause" on adjudication of immigration benefits for countries on the travel ban has been expanded to include the 20 countries added yesterday. On reddit, a user posted that their naturalization oath ceremony — the final step to becoming a citizen — was halted.
December 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Anecdotal evidence that the indefinite "pause" on adjudication of immigration benefits for countries on the travel ban has been expanded to include the 20 countries added yesterday. On reddit, a user posted that their naturalization oath ceremony — the final step to becoming a citizen — was halted.
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A former immigration judge alleged to DOJ that Trump fired her bc of her sex & national origin
DOJ said equal employment opportunity laws don't supersede Trump's removal powers under Article II
this is literally a claim to constitutional power to discriminate
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
DOJ said equal employment opportunity laws don't supersede Trump's removal powers under Article II
this is literally a claim to constitutional power to discriminate
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
How the Trump Administration Is Quietly Resegregating the American Workforce
The Justice Department’s rollback of disparate impact is just one new policy that makes it harder for people of color to challenge illegal discrimination.
ballsandstrikes.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A former immigration judge alleged to DOJ that Trump fired her bc of her sex & national origin
DOJ said equal employment opportunity laws don't supersede Trump's removal powers under Article II
this is literally a claim to constitutional power to discriminate
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
DOJ said equal employment opportunity laws don't supersede Trump's removal powers under Article II
this is literally a claim to constitutional power to discriminate
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
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This kind of statement would once be made inside the most rarified councils of state, some ultralimited Special Group, wherein POTUS & his most trusted advisors would commit to never putting anything in writing yet some handwritten archival scrap excavated 50 years later would reveal the truth.
Trump on Venezuela: "Getting land, oil rights, whatever we had -- they took it away because we had a president that maybe wasn't watching. But they're not gonna do that. We want it back. They took our oil rights. We had a lot of oil there. They threw our companies out. And we want it back."
December 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This kind of statement would once be made inside the most rarified councils of state, some ultralimited Special Group, wherein POTUS & his most trusted advisors would commit to never putting anything in writing yet some handwritten archival scrap excavated 50 years later would reveal the truth.
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Make Congress take action and unmask ICE!
Tell Congress: Require ICE to unmask and display clear identification
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Make Congress take action and unmask ICE!
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Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
December 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
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Since Trump’s return to the White House, he has made it abundantly clear that voter suppression is a top priority — but some may not know the key election-denying figures driving the demise of our democracy.
Here’s everyone you need to know 👇
Here’s everyone you need to know 👇
Trump’s Administration Is Full of Election Deniers — They’re Already Working to Rig the Vote
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Since Trump’s return to the White House, he has made it abundantly clear that voter suppression is a top priority — but some may not know the key election-denying figures driving the demise of our democracy.
Here’s everyone you need to know 👇
Here’s everyone you need to know 👇
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He thinks the news cycle will drop it....but the trouble is, social media etc will not....a scumbag is a scumbag and he is on so many fronts ...
December 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
He thinks the news cycle will drop it....but the trouble is, social media etc will not....a scumbag is a scumbag and he is on so many fronts ...
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Release the kremlin files
December 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Release the kremlin files
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“What disturbs us is less what happened years ago, hurtful as it was, but rather your refusal to acknowledge your past behaviour or apologise for it”
If Farage was made to acknowledge his past behaviour or apologise for it, his career would have ended years ago.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If Farage was made to acknowledge his past behaviour or apologise for it, his career would have ended years ago.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage told to apologise by 26 of his school contemporaries
Open letter to Reform UK leader expresses ‘dismay and anger’ at his response to racism and antisemitism allegations
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:20 AM
“What disturbs us is less what happened years ago, hurtful as it was, but rather your refusal to acknowledge your past behaviour or apologise for it”
If Farage was made to acknowledge his past behaviour or apologise for it, his career would have ended years ago.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If Farage was made to acknowledge his past behaviour or apologise for it, his career would have ended years ago.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Keir Starmer's Labour now also refusing to investigate Russian interference in Brexit
And also spinning the lie that there was no foreign interference, even though the Russia Report showed that the government didn't look for foreign interference
Labour just as disgusting as the Conservatives
And also spinning the lie that there was no foreign interference, even though the Russia Report showed that the government didn't look for foreign interference
Labour just as disgusting as the Conservatives
December 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Keir Starmer's Labour now also refusing to investigate Russian interference in Brexit
And also spinning the lie that there was no foreign interference, even though the Russia Report showed that the government didn't look for foreign interference
Labour just as disgusting as the Conservatives
And also spinning the lie that there was no foreign interference, even though the Russia Report showed that the government didn't look for foreign interference
Labour just as disgusting as the Conservatives
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Young people love Plaid and hate Reform
There has been a lot of talk about Reform being really effective at reaching young people.
However this polling suggests that just 5% of those aged 18 - 24 would vote for them.
There has been a lot of talk about Reform being really effective at reaching young people.
However this polling suggests that just 5% of those aged 18 - 24 would vote for them.
December 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Young people love Plaid and hate Reform
There has been a lot of talk about Reform being really effective at reaching young people.
However this polling suggests that just 5% of those aged 18 - 24 would vote for them.
There has been a lot of talk about Reform being really effective at reaching young people.
However this polling suggests that just 5% of those aged 18 - 24 would vote for them.
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Labour have got to get it into their heads that far and away their biggest threat in Wales is coming from the left.
Over 50% of their 2024 voters have gone to Plaid/Greens. Just 10% are going to Reform.
Being tough on immigration is hurting, not helping them.
Over 50% of their 2024 voters have gone to Plaid/Greens. Just 10% are going to Reform.
Being tough on immigration is hurting, not helping them.
December 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Labour have got to get it into their heads that far and away their biggest threat in Wales is coming from the left.
Over 50% of their 2024 voters have gone to Plaid/Greens. Just 10% are going to Reform.
Being tough on immigration is hurting, not helping them.
Over 50% of their 2024 voters have gone to Plaid/Greens. Just 10% are going to Reform.
Being tough on immigration is hurting, not helping them.
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Right let's breakdown this new poll for Wales because there is a lot going on below the headline figures.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Right let's breakdown this new poll for Wales because there is a lot going on below the headline figures.
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This is the real story that the media should be covering today 🚨
December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This is the real story that the media should be covering today 🚨
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"Dear Diary,
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
"Dear Diary,
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
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Armed, uniformed personnel on oil tankers. Russian warships patrolling shipping lanes. A "permanent" naval presence in the Baltic.
Sweden's Navy says Russia is running a military operation to protect its shadow fleet - which carries 90% of Russian crude exports.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/16/s...
Sweden's Navy says Russia is running a military operation to protect its shadow fleet - which carries 90% of Russian crude exports.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/16/s...
Swedish Navy spots armed Russian military personnel aboard shadow fleet tankers in Baltic Sea
Moscow runs military operation to protect sanctions-dodging oil shipments.
euromaidanpress.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Armed, uniformed personnel on oil tankers. Russian warships patrolling shipping lanes. A "permanent" naval presence in the Baltic.
Sweden's Navy says Russia is running a military operation to protect its shadow fleet - which carries 90% of Russian crude exports.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/16/s...
Sweden's Navy says Russia is running a military operation to protect its shadow fleet - which carries 90% of Russian crude exports.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/16/s...
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Russia brings darkness to Ukraine, but dawn still breaks.
Following one of the most massive Russian attacks on Odesa on December 13, social media users captured a beautiful sunrise over the Black Sea.
Following one of the most massive Russian attacks on Odesa on December 13, social media users captured a beautiful sunrise over the Black Sea.
December 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Russia brings darkness to Ukraine, but dawn still breaks.
Following one of the most massive Russian attacks on Odesa on December 13, social media users captured a beautiful sunrise over the Black Sea.
Following one of the most massive Russian attacks on Odesa on December 13, social media users captured a beautiful sunrise over the Black Sea.
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"..the Lord said I was hungry and you told me I could make a meal for 30p, I was a stranger and you said 'fuck off back where you came from', I was sick and you said we should replace the NHS with private health insurance..."
December 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
"..the Lord said I was hungry and you told me I could make a meal for 30p, I was a stranger and you said 'fuck off back where you came from', I was sick and you said we should replace the NHS with private health insurance..."
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#EU approves permanent freeze on the €210 billion of #Russian
assets held in Europe
The measure removes the need for six-month extensions of authority, and this the possibility of a veto by countries with pro-Kremlin leaders such as Hungary and Slovakia
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
assets held in Europe
The measure removes the need for six-month extensions of authority, and this the possibility of a veto by countries with pro-Kremlin leaders such as Hungary and Slovakia
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
#UkraineWar, Day 1,388: #Kyiv- #Europe --- US Security Guarantees Before Any Negotiations Over Territory
#Ukraine #Donetsk #TrumpRussia
eaworldview.com/2025/12/ukra...
#Ukraine #Donetsk #TrumpRussia
eaworldview.com/2025/12/ukra...
Ukraine War, Day 1,388: Kyiv-Europe - US Security Guarantees Before Any Negotiations Over Territory - EA WorldView
Kyiv and its European partners are asking the US to provide security guarantees before any negotiations over territory in eastern Ukraine.
eaworldview.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
#EU approves permanent freeze on the €210 billion of #Russian
assets held in Europe
The measure removes the need for six-month extensions of authority, and this the possibility of a veto by countries with pro-Kremlin leaders such as Hungary and Slovakia
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
assets held in Europe
The measure removes the need for six-month extensions of authority, and this the possibility of a veto by countries with pro-Kremlin leaders such as Hungary and Slovakia
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
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Labour backbencher Matt Western secured an urgent question in Parliament on Trump’s new national security strategy - a thinly veiled threat to Europe's democracy
Hardly anyone turned up
Funny how the "Take Back Control" lot don't show their face when Trump interferes
Hardly anyone turned up
Funny how the "Take Back Control" lot don't show their face when Trump interferes
December 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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"The US is set on pursuing regime change in Europe and will be throwing its weight behind the [far right]"
"Far better a loose grouping of 27 states he can divide and conquer than a mighty bloc working together"
"The US has picked a side – Russia"
Meanwhile, the Labour government remains silent
"Far better a loose grouping of 27 states he can divide and conquer than a mighty bloc working together"
"The US has picked a side – Russia"
Meanwhile, the Labour government remains silent
Donald Trump is set on regime change - in Europe. Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Donald Trump is pursuing regime change – in Europe | Jonathan Freedland
The US made it clear this week that it plans to help the parties of the European far right gain power. Keir Starmer and his fellow leaders have to face this new reality, writes Guardian columnist Jona...
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
"The US is set on pursuing regime change in Europe and will be throwing its weight behind the [far right]"
"Far better a loose grouping of 27 states he can divide and conquer than a mighty bloc working together"
"The US has picked a side – Russia"
Meanwhile, the Labour government remains silent
"Far better a loose grouping of 27 states he can divide and conquer than a mighty bloc working together"
"The US has picked a side – Russia"
Meanwhile, the Labour government remains silent