David
@daviduknorthwest.bsky.social
Retired Engineer, revisiting history and dog walking
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On @lbc.co.uk from 7: as Trump tries to force Ukraine to accept a pro Russia peace deal what will Zelenskyy’s decision mean for us? Racism and corruption stories dogged Reform Ltd this week but do voters care? And the Covid campaigners who want Boris Johnson barred from public life. 📞 0345 6060973
November 22, 2025 at 6:35 AM
On @lbc.co.uk from 7: as Trump tries to force Ukraine to accept a pro Russia peace deal what will Zelenskyy’s decision mean for us? Racism and corruption stories dogged Reform Ltd this week but do voters care? And the Covid campaigners who want Boris Johnson barred from public life. 📞 0345 6060973
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Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a £316m contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027.
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British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland
Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a £316m contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
@alexchurchill.bsky.social
@guywalters.bsky.social
I recently watched “series 2: WWII secrets from above” on Disney and was impressed by your ability to present very challenging subjects concisely.
@guywalters.bsky.social
I recently watched “series 2: WWII secrets from above” on Disney and was impressed by your ability to present very challenging subjects concisely.
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
@alexchurchill.bsky.social
@guywalters.bsky.social
I recently watched “series 2: WWII secrets from above” on Disney and was impressed by your ability to present very challenging subjects concisely.
@guywalters.bsky.social
I recently watched “series 2: WWII secrets from above” on Disney and was impressed by your ability to present very challenging subjects concisely.
November 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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That’s the sound of far right coin being heaped up ready to make a bid.
RedBird Capital consortium drops £500m Telegraph bid
Move follows opposition from newsroom to US private equity group’s offer and links to China
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
That’s the sound of far right coin being heaped up ready to make a bid.
Daily Telegraph: RedBird Capital pulls out of deal to buy newspaper
Daily Telegraph: RedBird Capital pulls out of deal to buy newspaper
US investment group RedBird Capital is pulling out of a deal to buy the UK newspaper, the BBC understands.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
@duncanweldon.bsky.social
Reeves U-turns on income tax rises because of better UK forecasts - Bloomberg
Reeves U-turns on income tax rises because of better UK forecasts - Bloomberg
November 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
@duncanweldon.bsky.social
Reeves U-turns on income tax rises because of better UK forecasts - Bloomberg
Reeves U-turns on income tax rises because of better UK forecasts - Bloomberg
@duncanweldon.bsky.social can you explain what is happening with the bond market please.
November 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
@duncanweldon.bsky.social can you explain what is happening with the bond market please.
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British intelligence believes Xi Jinping is watching Ukraine. “There’s a real danger that if he sees us being weak on Ukraine, then he will draw conclusions on his own behaviors around the South China Sea, and potentially on Taiwan.”
Intel Shows Putin Not Ready for Ukraine Deal, Ex-MI6 Chief Says
Recent intelligence assessments show Vladimir Putin has no intention of reaching a peace deal with Ukraine, Britain’s former spy chief said, confirming a view underpinning a harder line from the US an...
www.bloomberg.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
British intelligence believes Xi Jinping is watching Ukraine. “There’s a real danger that if he sees us being weak on Ukraine, then he will draw conclusions on his own behaviors around the South China Sea, and potentially on Taiwan.”
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I'm not funny.
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I'm not funny.
In these times of rancour & division, it’s comforting to find things on which we can all agree: Kent County Council, for example, really does provide a perfect illustration of how well Reform would run the country. I agree with Nigel!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kent fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform UK video leak row
A firefighters union claims Reform UK suspending councillors is impacting the local fire authority.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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In these times of rancour & division, it’s comforting to find things on which we can all agree: Kent County Council, for example, really does provide a perfect illustration of how well Reform would run the country. I agree with Nigel!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kent fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform UK video leak row
A firefighters union claims Reform UK suspending councillors is impacting the local fire authority.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In these times of rancour & division, it’s comforting to find things on which we can all agree: Kent County Council, for example, really does provide a perfect illustration of how well Reform would run the country. I agree with Nigel!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Lessons from America
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
Zohran Mamdani’s victory shows the power of charisma in politics | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Lessons from America
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
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An excellent analysis Andrew. The candidates’ success was driven by their two mantras: their authenticity and to deliver affordability outcomes for the electorate. Transferring that to a UK election will be interesting.
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
An excellent analysis Andrew. The candidates’ success was driven by their two mantras: their authenticity and to deliver affordability outcomes for the electorate. Transferring that to a UK election will be interesting.
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
Zohran Mamdani’s victory shows the power of charisma in politics | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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An excellent analysis Andrew. The candidates’ success was driven by their two mantras: their authenticity and to deliver affordability outcomes for the electorate. Transferring that to a UK election will be interesting.
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
An excellent analysis Andrew. The candidates’ success was driven by their two mantras: their authenticity and to deliver affordability outcomes for the electorate. Transferring that to a UK election will be interesting.
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
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OUT NOW: Our Remembrance Day Special! Jack & Rob talk to Levison Wood & Alex Bescoby about their powerful new doc, The Last Burma Star. They discuss Lev's grandfather, finding a 100-year-old veteran, & the war's living legacy. Watch the film TONIGHT, 9pm on @skyhistory.bsky.social ! #remembranceday
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
OUT NOW: Our Remembrance Day Special! Jack & Rob talk to Levison Wood & Alex Bescoby about their powerful new doc, The Last Burma Star. They discuss Lev's grandfather, finding a 100-year-old veteran, & the war's living legacy. Watch the film TONIGHT, 9pm on @skyhistory.bsky.social ! #remembranceday
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Good one
November 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Good one
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
November 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
@dalevince.com worth watching Farage is following the same Trump strategy. The key word being used by the Democrats from yesterday success is “authenticity”.
youtube.com/watch?v=rqYF...
youtube.com/watch?v=rqYF...
Trump is Right. Republicans Are In Trouble | Sen. Bernie Sanders
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
@dalevince.com worth watching Farage is following the same Trump strategy. The key word being used by the Democrats from yesterday success is “authenticity”.
youtube.com/watch?v=rqYF...
youtube.com/watch?v=rqYF...
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They are so good at this.
November 6, 2025 at 6:13 AM
They are so good at this.