@vermisstpfarrer
@vermisstpfarrer.bsky.social
18th century citizen of nowhere.
Expert in pedantry and nothing.
Interests in Medieval & Electronic musics, Christian Theology, International Trade, EU Pols.
"Ah, the good old days when they were dropping bombs on us and we were all half starving"
Expert in pedantry and nothing.
Interests in Medieval & Electronic musics, Christian Theology, International Trade, EU Pols.
"Ah, the good old days when they were dropping bombs on us and we were all half starving"
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And a lesson for both parties is that you can’t hope to out-Reform Reform. Trying alienates other voters from your coalition and doesn’t get you much back.
May 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
And a lesson for both parties is that you can’t hope to out-Reform Reform. Trying alienates other voters from your coalition and doesn’t get you much back.
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It won't be social care budgets: it will be SEND, equalities, environment, translation services, etc. And the point will be the fight, not the saving or whether those things are being accurately represented.
May 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
It won't be social care budgets: it will be SEND, equalities, environment, translation services, etc. And the point will be the fight, not the saving or whether those things are being accurately represented.
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If this is what Starmer means when he says “I get it”, heaven help us …
Labour targets international students claiming asylum after election losses to Reform
Exclusive: Ministers understood to be drafting white paper this month in move to reduce legal migration
www.theguardian.com
May 4, 2025 at 6:37 AM
If this is what Starmer means when he says “I get it”, heaven help us …
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WE CHOSE YOU AS CAPTAIN SO YOU WOULD STOP SAILING TOWARDS THAT ICEBERG WHAT ARE YOU DOING??
I hear you loud and clear, I will sail faster towards that iceberg
I hear you loud and clear, I will sail faster towards that iceberg
There seems, in UK politics, to be a far greater willingness to adjust ‘speed’ (eg: ‘we need to go further and faster’, or, conversely, ‘the lesson is that we went too far too fast’); than to think about whether we are heading in the right, or the best, direction.
May 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM
WE CHOSE YOU AS CAPTAIN SO YOU WOULD STOP SAILING TOWARDS THAT ICEBERG WHAT ARE YOU DOING??
I hear you loud and clear, I will sail faster towards that iceberg
I hear you loud and clear, I will sail faster towards that iceberg
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"Brexit exposed and deepened the UK’s long-standing uncertainty about its role in Europe and the world. Years later, there’s still no clear vision for its future relationship with the EU."
🖊️ @simonusherwood.bsky.social reflects on uncertainty in UK-EU relations
🖊️ @simonusherwood.bsky.social reflects on uncertainty in UK-EU relations
Did Brexit solve the problems of the UK's relationship with the EU? - UK in a changing Europe
Simon Usherwood argues that Brexit has not helped to resolve a historically ambivalent relationship between the UK and EU.
ukandeu.ac.uk
May 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"Brexit exposed and deepened the UK’s long-standing uncertainty about its role in Europe and the world. Years later, there’s still no clear vision for its future relationship with the EU."
🖊️ @simonusherwood.bsky.social reflects on uncertainty in UK-EU relations
🖊️ @simonusherwood.bsky.social reflects on uncertainty in UK-EU relations
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In a Party crying out for gifted communicators, AB has been carefully distancing himself from the Leadership on a range of issues.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/and...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/and...
'Labour must start speaking about extent of Brexit damage' - Andy Burnham
At a time when Labour needs more straight-talkers and clearer messaging, Andy Burnham has popped something in the suggestion box.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
May 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In a Party crying out for gifted communicators, AB has been carefully distancing himself from the Leadership on a range of issues.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/and...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/and...
Interpretation "I want the world to exist in a different reality which suits my opinions"
May 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Interpretation "I want the world to exist in a different reality which suits my opinions"
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This year, uncertainties reigned over the world.
Europe’s unity was put to the test, once again.
Once again, we stood together.
On Christmas Day, we can celebrate the strength of our Union.
We will tackle the big tasks lying ahead with hope and confidence.
Merry Christmas.
Europe’s unity was put to the test, once again.
Once again, we stood together.
On Christmas Day, we can celebrate the strength of our Union.
We will tackle the big tasks lying ahead with hope and confidence.
Merry Christmas.
December 25, 2024 at 9:50 AM
This year, uncertainties reigned over the world.
Europe’s unity was put to the test, once again.
Once again, we stood together.
On Christmas Day, we can celebrate the strength of our Union.
We will tackle the big tasks lying ahead with hope and confidence.
Merry Christmas.
Europe’s unity was put to the test, once again.
Once again, we stood together.
On Christmas Day, we can celebrate the strength of our Union.
We will tackle the big tasks lying ahead with hope and confidence.
Merry Christmas.
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We are providing Ukraine with €65 million to fund school meals.
700,000 Ukrainian pupils will receive hot meals once a day with this support.
We help give Ukrainian children the care, safety, and hope they deserve, one meal at a time.
700,000 Ukrainian pupils will receive hot meals once a day with this support.
We help give Ukrainian children the care, safety, and hope they deserve, one meal at a time.
December 21, 2024 at 3:28 PM
We are providing Ukraine with €65 million to fund school meals.
700,000 Ukrainian pupils will receive hot meals once a day with this support.
We help give Ukrainian children the care, safety, and hope they deserve, one meal at a time.
700,000 Ukrainian pupils will receive hot meals once a day with this support.
We help give Ukrainian children the care, safety, and hope they deserve, one meal at a time.
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Shocking to see such ministerial complacency in the face of risk that our fragile democracy is further undermined. The issue of reforming party funding was in Labour’s manifesto & they should act now, before what little trust is left is totally destroyed
Ministers resist calls to block Musk donations to Farage’s Reform UK
Ministers resist calls to block Musk donations to Farage’s Reform UK
Government fears moves to curb any potential cash from the tech titan could backfire and play into Reform UK’s hands
Ministers are resisting demands to rush through measures to block Elon Musk from handing millions to Nigel Farage, amid a growing clamour…
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Shocking to see such ministerial complacency in the face of risk that our fragile democracy is further undermined. The issue of reforming party funding was in Labour’s manifesto & they should act now, before what little trust is left is totally destroyed
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Iceland's new government says it will look at joining the EU and put a proposal to a referendum by 2027
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Iceland says it will put EU membership to referendum by 2027
Iceland has traditionally been ambivalent about joining the bloc but issues like the 2008 financial crisis, Brexit and a range of domestic issues has meant the country is slowly warming to the idea of...
www.euronews.com
December 22, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Iceland's new government says it will look at joining the EU and put a proposal to a referendum by 2027
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...
The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
bylinetimes.com
December 21, 2024 at 1:49 PM
The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...
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Der Spiegel reports the attack on a Christmas Market in Madgeburg, killing two people, carried out by a man from Saudi Arabia apparently with far right sympathies for the AfD's anti-Muslim agenda. He puts the X owner Elon Musk with Alex Jones and Tommy Robinson as inspiring his journey to violence.
December 21, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Der Spiegel reports the attack on a Christmas Market in Madgeburg, killing two people, carried out by a man from Saudi Arabia apparently with far right sympathies for the AfD's anti-Muslim agenda. He puts the X owner Elon Musk with Alex Jones and Tommy Robinson as inspiring his journey to violence.
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Brockmoor & Pensnett (Dudley) Council By-Election Result:
🌳 CON: 35.4% (+7.0)
➡️ RFM: 30.1% (New)
🌹LAB: 28.9% (-34.7)
🌍 GRN: 3.0% (New)
🔶 LDM: 1.5% (-6.5)
🙋 IND: 1.0% (New)
Conservative GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
🌳 CON: 35.4% (+7.0)
➡️ RFM: 30.1% (New)
🌹LAB: 28.9% (-34.7)
🌍 GRN: 3.0% (New)
🔶 LDM: 1.5% (-6.5)
🙋 IND: 1.0% (New)
Conservative GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
December 20, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Brockmoor & Pensnett (Dudley) Council By-Election Result:
🌳 CON: 35.4% (+7.0)
➡️ RFM: 30.1% (New)
🌹LAB: 28.9% (-34.7)
🌍 GRN: 3.0% (New)
🔶 LDM: 1.5% (-6.5)
🙋 IND: 1.0% (New)
Conservative GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
🌳 CON: 35.4% (+7.0)
➡️ RFM: 30.1% (New)
🌹LAB: 28.9% (-34.7)
🌍 GRN: 3.0% (New)
🔶 LDM: 1.5% (-6.5)
🙋 IND: 1.0% (New)
Conservative GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
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It is a new chapter in the cooperation between friends and allies.
Today, with Ministers Igli Hasani and Pirro Vengu, we signed the Security and Defence Partnership between the EU and Albania.
I was also pleased to discuss with Prime Minister Edi Rama Albania’s steady progress on the EU path.
Today, with Ministers Igli Hasani and Pirro Vengu, we signed the Security and Defence Partnership between the EU and Albania.
I was also pleased to discuss with Prime Minister Edi Rama Albania’s steady progress on the EU path.
December 18, 2024 at 9:55 AM
It is a new chapter in the cooperation between friends and allies.
Today, with Ministers Igli Hasani and Pirro Vengu, we signed the Security and Defence Partnership between the EU and Albania.
I was also pleased to discuss with Prime Minister Edi Rama Albania’s steady progress on the EU path.
Today, with Ministers Igli Hasani and Pirro Vengu, we signed the Security and Defence Partnership between the EU and Albania.
I was also pleased to discuss with Prime Minister Edi Rama Albania’s steady progress on the EU path.
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Am like a broken record on this, but every conversation with the public shows there is no more slack when it comes to trust in politics. It’s not the usual grumbles, but a sense the whole system is rigged, and the consequence is that people are turning away from the mainstream
December 18, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Am like a broken record on this, but every conversation with the public shows there is no more slack when it comes to trust in politics. It’s not the usual grumbles, but a sense the whole system is rigged, and the consequence is that people are turning away from the mainstream
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Charles Grant @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social said the EU demands would be difficult for Starmer but could lead to long-term economic benefits. “Starmer’s reset is going to require him to do some politically difficult things which will anger the Conservatives & Reform.”
Brussels to demand UK surrenders fishing rights and follows EU laws
Price of a new trade deal with Sir Keir Starmer will include giving European fishermen access to British waters and acceptance of ECJ jurisdiction
buff.ly
December 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Charles Grant @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social said the EU demands would be difficult for Starmer but could lead to long-term economic benefits. “Starmer’s reset is going to require him to do some politically difficult things which will anger the Conservatives & Reform.”
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Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake.
Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
Bring back Erasmus+ and youth mobility in Europe
Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake. Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake.
Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
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Brexit law I
EU Commission brings UK to CJEU for allegedly not complying with free movement law at the end of 2020 - impacts on withdrawal agreement citizens rights rules ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
EU Commission brings UK to CJEU for allegedly not complying with free movement law at the end of 2020 - impacts on withdrawal agreement citizens rights rules ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
December 16, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Brexit law I
EU Commission brings UK to CJEU for allegedly not complying with free movement law at the end of 2020 - impacts on withdrawal agreement citizens rights rules ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
EU Commission brings UK to CJEU for allegedly not complying with free movement law at the end of 2020 - impacts on withdrawal agreement citizens rights rules ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Read the full analysis here: buff.ly/3ZJ4Zdp
The gap between the 'Brexit reset' rhetoric and the reality
Rough-and-ready calculations based on the stated demands of the UK and EU suggest the reset might raise Britain’s GDP by 0.3-0.7 per cent.
buff.ly
December 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Read the full analysis here: buff.ly/3ZJ4Zdp
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The new trading rules it has pledged to negotiate with the EU will do little to offset the economic damage caused by #Brexit, according to analysis carried out by @johnspringford.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/41COocS
https://buff.ly/41COocS
As long as people continue to feel aggrieved and undervalued, Labour’s attempt to persuade them that things are getting better is doomed
Martin Shipton Mark Drakeford, back for another stint in his old role as Finance Secretary, laid it on thick when he delivered the Welsh Government’s draft budget for next year the other day. Without…
nation.cymru
December 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The new trading rules it has pledged to negotiate with the EU will do little to offset the economic damage caused by #Brexit, according to analysis carried out by @johnspringford.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/41COocS
https://buff.ly/41COocS
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A new study has found that the approval of new drugs in England has come at a heavy cost to the health of many others due to a loss of funding.
Are new, expensive drugs worth it? Not if you're not a recipient
A new study has found that the approval of new drugs in England has come at a heavy cost to the health of many others due to a loss of funding.
www.euronews.com
December 16, 2024 at 10:29 AM
A new study has found that the approval of new drugs in England has come at a heavy cost to the health of many others due to a loss of funding.
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Kaja Kallas has instructed a senior EU diplomat to directly engage with the provisional government set up by HTS, the Syrian rebel force.
The block is maintaining its designation of a terrorist organisation.
The block is maintaining its designation of a terrorist organisation.
EU takes first step to make contact with Syrian rebels, Kallas says
The EU has taken the first step to directly engage with HTS, the Syrian rebel force, while maintaining its designation of a terrorist organisation. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
December 16, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Kaja Kallas has instructed a senior EU diplomat to directly engage with the provisional government set up by HTS, the Syrian rebel force.
The block is maintaining its designation of a terrorist organisation.
The block is maintaining its designation of a terrorist organisation.
"There should be no bishops in HoL" Update:
Former MI5 director general Lord (Jonathan) Evans to be the chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission to nominate the next Archbishop of Canterbury - www.gov.uk/government/n...
Appointment of Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury: 16 December 2024
The Prime Minister has appointed The Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL to be the Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury.
www.gov.uk
December 16, 2024 at 11:18 AM
"There should be no bishops in HoL" Update: