Anthea West
@antheawest1.bsky.social
Twitter escapee. Like to know what's going on. Green Party member, Make Votes Matter. Gran to 4 - oldest now an M.Eng, youngest embarking on A-Levels. #rdguk #FB99%
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“The world of 2026 is entirely different from 2016, the old red lines no longer make sense and Brexit was a waste of money that, now more than ever, we simply cannot afford” @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
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Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland
The autumn budget will mop up some damage, but the true source of the economic crisis is clear. The government should now fix it – tragically, it won’t, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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November 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
“The world of 2026 is entirely different from 2016, the old red lines no longer make sense and Brexit was a waste of money that, now more than ever, we simply cannot afford” @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
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Farage can now be easily boxed in to a corner where his only ‘defence’ becomes: “Yes I spouted Kremlin propaganda & Putin worship but, unlike Nathan Gill, I didn’t need bribes to do it.”
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
November 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Farage can now be easily boxed in to a corner where his only ‘defence’ becomes: “Yes I spouted Kremlin propaganda & Putin worship but, unlike Nathan Gill, I didn’t need bribes to do it.”
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
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The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
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Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
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“If you’re quiet now, you would’ve been quiet in 1940.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
“If you’re quiet now, you would’ve been quiet in 1940.”
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John Major labels Brexit an ‘act of collective folly’
'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
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'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
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John Major labels Brexit an 'act of collective folly'
John Major has launched a devastating attack on Brexit, branding it an "act of collective folly."
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
John Major labels Brexit an ‘act of collective folly’
'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/joh...
'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/joh...
Unbelievable. "The utility's lenders, led by a group of hedge funds including combative American firms Elliott Investment Management and Silver Point Capital, have in effect taken over the business ... [they] backed [the] decision to pursue Maynard for costs." Fortunately - this time - they lost.
Ambitious!
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/14/thames-water-court-mp-pay-legal-bills-charlie-maynard
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/14/thames-water-court-mp-pay-legal-bills-charlie-maynard
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
Exclusive: Charlie Maynard, public interest representative in case, accuses utility of ‘retaliation’ for failed bid for costs in supreme court appeal
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November 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Unbelievable. "The utility's lenders, led by a group of hedge funds including combative American firms Elliott Investment Management and Silver Point Capital, have in effect taken over the business ... [they] backed [the] decision to pursue Maynard for costs." Fortunately - this time - they lost.
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wonder if the Washington Post has any strong words about the President being buddy buddy with the man who ordered to have one of their reporters dismembered
November 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
wonder if the Washington Post has any strong words about the President being buddy buddy with the man who ordered to have one of their reporters dismembered
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Gary Stevenson, "You cannot allow the richest people in your society to take a bigger share, in economies with almost no growth, and not expect ordinary families to get poorer"
"The reason ordinary families and the gov get poorer year after year is because of this massively increasing inequality"
"The reason ordinary families and the gov get poorer year after year is because of this massively increasing inequality"
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Gary Stevenson, "You cannot allow the richest people in your society to take a bigger share, in economies with almost no growth, and not expect ordinary families to get poorer"
"The reason ordinary families and the gov get poorer year after year is because of this massively increasing inequality"
"The reason ordinary families and the gov get poorer year after year is because of this massively increasing inequality"
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So you mistakenly dismembered a journalist?
MBS claims the murder of Khashoggi was "a huge mistake and we're our doing our best that this doesn't happen again."
November 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
So you mistakenly dismembered a journalist?
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"Polanski was joined by many Labour MPs in opposing the government’s plans, although most of them are thought to be prepared to reluctantly support the measures."
What's the point of being in Labour?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
What's the point of being in Labour?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Zack Polanski: "This is extreme, this is inhumane and it is a government of cowards."
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'A Government Of Cowards': Zack Polanski Blasts Labour As Asylum Backlash Grows
The Green Party leader joined Labour MPs in condemning Shabana Mahmood's plans.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
"Polanski was joined by many Labour MPs in opposing the government’s plans, although most of them are thought to be prepared to reluctantly support the measures."
What's the point of being in Labour?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
What's the point of being in Labour?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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NEW: Peter Thiel has blinked. Yesterday, I posted an article about the "Great AI Bubble". And today, we find out that he's bailed on the market.
Has he cut & run? Or is this some 3-D chess-type voodoo? Thoughts please.
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Has he cut & run? Or is this some 3-D chess-type voodoo? Thoughts please.
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Peter Thiel Gets Out of Dodge
Yesterday, I published on "Great AI Bubble". Today, Silicon Valley's Dr Evil dumps his stock
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November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
NEW: Peter Thiel has blinked. Yesterday, I posted an article about the "Great AI Bubble". And today, we find out that he's bailed on the market.
Has he cut & run? Or is this some 3-D chess-type voodoo? Thoughts please.
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Has he cut & run? Or is this some 3-D chess-type voodoo? Thoughts please.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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Hey Labour
Remember the majority of voters who believe in treating people decently and not stealing from those who've endured months and years of hardship fleeing war and persecution to seek a place of safety?
We're still over here 👋
Remember the majority of voters who believe in treating people decently and not stealing from those who've endured months and years of hardship fleeing war and persecution to seek a place of safety?
We're still over here 👋
November 17, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Hey Labour
Remember the majority of voters who believe in treating people decently and not stealing from those who've endured months and years of hardship fleeing war and persecution to seek a place of safety?
We're still over here 👋
Remember the majority of voters who believe in treating people decently and not stealing from those who've endured months and years of hardship fleeing war and persecution to seek a place of safety?
We're still over here 👋
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A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
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What's tearing the country apart is the cruel and nasty rhetoric from the indistinguishable mass that is Mahmood, Farage, Jenrick, & Tommy Ten-Names.
The LP has betrayed its long time supporters, and I for one will not forgive or forget.
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The LP has betrayed its long time supporters, and I for one will not forgive or forget.
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Illegal migration is ‘tearing our country apart’ and system is broken, says Shabana Mahmood – UK politics live
Home secretary says it is ‘moral mission’ for her to tackle asylum system
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November 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
What's tearing the country apart is the cruel and nasty rhetoric from the indistinguishable mass that is Mahmood, Farage, Jenrick, & Tommy Ten-Names.
The LP has betrayed its long time supporters, and I for one will not forgive or forget.
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The LP has betrayed its long time supporters, and I for one will not forgive or forget.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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Just wilful performative cruelty that is entirely out of step with the majority of British people.
How many Labour MPs got into politics in order to vote for stealing jewellery off of people seeking refuge from war and persecution?
How many Labour MPs got into politics in order to vote for stealing jewellery off of people seeking refuge from war and persecution?
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Just wilful performative cruelty that is entirely out of step with the majority of British people.
How many Labour MPs got into politics in order to vote for stealing jewellery off of people seeking refuge from war and persecution?
How many Labour MPs got into politics in order to vote for stealing jewellery off of people seeking refuge from war and persecution?
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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The real danger we face is that if Trump mounts a military coup, he may not need many troops, since local police like this across the country may readily join his effort and suppress any local uprisings against it.
at one point, i watched a cook county sheriff’s officer (who appears to be in charge) point out a priest in the crowd.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
November 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The real danger we face is that if Trump mounts a military coup, he may not need many troops, since local police like this across the country may readily join his effort and suppress any local uprisings against it.
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This needs to get a LOT of traction.
November 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This needs to get a LOT of traction.
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What a photograph.
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
November 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
What a photograph.
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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This is a statement I received from a Epstein survivor who is a Jane Doe.
Share it widely.
Share it widely.
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This is a statement I received from a Epstein survivor who is a Jane Doe.
Share it widely.
Share it widely.
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This is as bad as anything proposed by Reform.
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
This is as bad as anything proposed by Reform.
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Exactly right; while bishops argue about theological principles in the House of Lords, real people are suffering, including their own congregants; what happened to compassion - isn't that a religious value?
A timely reminder, while Peers debate this inside Parliament, of the human cost if they don’t address our cruel law. People should not be forced to suffer against their wishes in their final days. news.sky.com/story/eds-li...
Ed's life changed in the blink of an eye. She's using her final weeks to make her voice heard
Diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive brain tumour, Ed is facing up to the end of her life, but says she wants to die with "self-respect and dignity", so she is backing the assisted dying bill g...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Exactly right; while bishops argue about theological principles in the House of Lords, real people are suffering, including their own congregants; what happened to compassion - isn't that a religious value?