BigBearLondon
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BigBearLondon
@bigbearlondon.bsky.social
Centrist. Pro-EU. Proud Gay man. Interest in economics & politics
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NEW: Trump has just signed an Executive Order to declassify the files related to the JFK, RFK and MLK assassinations.

Presumably Trump’s new love of transparency will mean he’ll release the files held by the US Government on Jeffrey Epstein. Right?
January 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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January 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer are making a huge mistake in not openly embracing offers to cut red tape
Why are we so scared to accept the EU’s generous post-Brexit deals?
Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer are making a huge mistake in not openly embracing offers to cut red tape
www.theneweuropean.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Why is the government happy to cosy up to China, but won't even look at a better customs deal with our closest neighbours in Europe?

Ministers say they’re looking everywhere for growth but are ignoring what is staring them in the face.
January 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Lib Dems respond to the govt appearing to rule out the EU’s proposal of the UK joining a European customs area

@eddavey.libdems.org.uk says:
January 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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On 21 March 1933 Adolf Hitler was officially sworn in as chancellor of Germany. The same day he pardoned 8,000 Nazis, who had committed violent acts, starting with the failed Hitler coup on 8 November 1923.

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
Only a Handful of Republicans in Congress Object to Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons
Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to move o...
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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the quiet dignity and bravery of this bishop:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACcD...
Bishop confronts Trump on immigration and gay rights: ‘They fear for their lives’
YouTube video by Guardian News
www.youtube.com
January 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Laura Loomer is not happy that Elon Musk is making a mockery of Trump's big AI announcement
January 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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AOC 🔥🔥🔥
January 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Pin this, save it, we’ll need it.

“When a prison camp opens in your town…when a DREAMer is disappeared from your classroom…when the President destroys what’s left of the Constitution…They will all say they didn’t know this was coming. And I want the American people to know that they did.”

AOC 🔥🎯
January 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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I repeat if the UK is serious about being a health powerhouse it needs to start head hunting all these folks now with visas and research funding
January 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Tesla Gigafactory, Berlin

(Collaboration with @politicalbeauty.bsky.social )
January 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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So this is Trump’s ‘golden age’ – chaos, dysfunction and a coalition of creeps | Marina Hyde
So this is Trump’s ‘golden age’ – chaos, dysfunction and a coalition of creeps | Marina Hyde
Confusing and capricious, he started as he means to go on. To all the leaders pledging to work with him: good luck with that Full American democracy is barely 60 years old, yet seems to be in an advanced state of cognitive decline. At his inauguration…
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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For those saying it wasn't a Nazi salute.

Keep posting it. Keep sharing it.
January 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez wants global rebellion against the “Silicon Valley techno-caste” threatening democracy:

"Democracy is not one euro, one vote; it is not one tweet, one vote; it is one person, one vote.

“Europe must stand up to this threat and defend democracy."
January 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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This is a hostile action by a member of the new US government 👇That "special relationship" needs a reboot.
Elon Musk has agreed to pay legal fees racked up by jailed British far-right agitator Tommy Robinson, Robinson’s representatives have claimed.
Elon Musk to fund UK far-right ringleader Tommy Robinson’s legal fight, supporters claim
Robinson’s representatives post ‘heartfelt gratitude’ to the X owner on Telegram.
www.politico.eu
January 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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January 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Stepping back from the two big stories of the moment, pretty much all of the platforms where the Southport killer indulged his passions for violence, genocide & murder are owned & controlled by men who were in the prime seats at Donald Trump’s inauguration yesterday.

And they all *hate* regulation…
January 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Tonight, Zeteo is launching a new YouTube live show, on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm ET, to cover the insanity of the Trump 100 days in a way mainstream media won't.

It's called 'America Unhinged' & it's hosted by @franifio.bsky.social & @wajali.bsky.social.

8pm ET!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxek...
January 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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📣 Is the BBC now the official mouthpiece for Reform?

A study of the BBC’s Question Time has raised concerns about representation and political impartiality

By Tony Burke
Is the BBC now the official mouthpiece for Reform?
A study of the BBC’s Question Time has raised concerns about representation and political impartiality
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Despite what they tell you, no matter how hard they try, the film clip doesn’t lie…
January 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Oh American 🇺🇸!

Whatever have you done?
January 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM