Stephen Mevel
@drunkonsunday.bsky.social
Dad, husband and accomplished freelance technology transformation project and programme manager. Expat Canadian living in the UK. Zealous political moderate/centrist.
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The thing about all these pieces complaining about Marine Le Pen's conviction is that not a single one of them bothers to explain why someone found guilty of embezzling millions of Euros from public funds should be allowed to get away with it
April 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The thing about all these pieces complaining about Marine Le Pen's conviction is that not a single one of them bothers to explain why someone found guilty of embezzling millions of Euros from public funds should be allowed to get away with it
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While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
January 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
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Here's how badly Labour are messing up...
(They dig the Brexit hole deeper and deeper every few days by constantly reinforcing their ludicrous red lines.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
(They dig the Brexit hole deeper and deeper every few days by constantly reinforcing their ludicrous red lines.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
December 12, 2024 at 4:45 AM
Here's how badly Labour are messing up...
(They dig the Brexit hole deeper and deeper every few days by constantly reinforcing their ludicrous red lines.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
(They dig the Brexit hole deeper and deeper every few days by constantly reinforcing their ludicrous red lines.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I do pop over to X out of habit/curiosity too often still. Just in the last few weeks, it seems to have gotten much worse. I'm no snowflake, but jeez,... it's nasty over there,.. a Hate-Bot Bonanza
December 11, 2024 at 6:06 PM
I do pop over to X out of habit/curiosity too often still. Just in the last few weeks, it seems to have gotten much worse. I'm no snowflake, but jeez,... it's nasty over there,.. a Hate-Bot Bonanza
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If we all find 100 posts to like every day, engagement and good will on @bsky.app grows exponentially.
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
December 10, 2024 at 2:11 PM
If we all find 100 posts to like every day, engagement and good will on @bsky.app grows exponentially.
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
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NEW: “A significant reduction of trade frictions with…the UK, would be in the interest of the EU. This, however, would require a different model for co-operation.”
EU sets out limits of “reset” given Labour red lines on Europe — from internal docs I’ve seen. More here 👇
on.ft.com/4g1FUjD
EU sets out limits of “reset” given Labour red lines on Europe — from internal docs I’ve seen. More here 👇
on.ft.com/4g1FUjD
EU will demand early fish deal in UK reset talks
Requirement among red lines drawn up by Brussels ahead of 2025 negotiations
on.ft.com
December 8, 2024 at 8:35 AM
NEW: “A significant reduction of trade frictions with…the UK, would be in the interest of the EU. This, however, would require a different model for co-operation.”
EU sets out limits of “reset” given Labour red lines on Europe — from internal docs I’ve seen. More here 👇
on.ft.com/4g1FUjD
EU sets out limits of “reset” given Labour red lines on Europe — from internal docs I’ve seen. More here 👇
on.ft.com/4g1FUjD
www.theguardian.com/law/2024/dec...
Justice delayed IS justice denied. Let's get some more judges on the benches and clear up these backlogs. Will save billions in the long run
Justice delayed IS justice denied. Let's get some more judges on the benches and clear up these backlogs. Will save billions in the long run
Court delays ‘driving innocent prisoners to plead guilty’ in England and Wales
Exclusive: Some inmates being advised to change plea to secure earlier release as backlog spirals, watchdogs say
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:53 AM
www.theguardian.com/law/2024/dec...
Justice delayed IS justice denied. Let's get some more judges on the benches and clear up these backlogs. Will save billions in the long run
Justice delayed IS justice denied. Let's get some more judges on the benches and clear up these backlogs. Will save billions in the long run
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
How about some real and substantive progress in reducing trade friction. We're all getting quite tired of the sloganeering and fake red lines
How about some real and substantive progress in reducing trade friction. We're all getting quite tired of the sloganeering and fake red lines
Reeves to pledge closer EU ties in pivot from post-Brexit ‘division and chaos’
First speech by UK chancellor to eurozone finance ministers since 2020 will promise ‘business-like’ approach to relations
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:46 AM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
How about some real and substantive progress in reducing trade friction. We're all getting quite tired of the sloganeering and fake red lines
How about some real and substantive progress in reducing trade friction. We're all getting quite tired of the sloganeering and fake red lines
Crazy when one looks at what is happening in Syria and can't figure out which of the waring factions coming to power would work out best for the Syrian people.
December 7, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Crazy when one looks at what is happening in Syria and can't figure out which of the waring factions coming to power would work out best for the Syrian people.
As of early 2024, about 21.8% of working-age adults in the UK are not economically active - not even actively looking for work. Over 6% are on disability (high, needs fixing, but not the problem). So it looks like more than 15% of working adults have chosen not to contribute to our economy. Scary!
December 6, 2024 at 3:49 PM
As of early 2024, about 21.8% of working-age adults in the UK are not economically active - not even actively looking for work. Over 6% are on disability (high, needs fixing, but not the problem). So it looks like more than 15% of working adults have chosen not to contribute to our economy. Scary!
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That’s the way you do it!
(Brexit was based on lies and falsehoods, Vote Leave were found to have broken the law. Shady funding was behind it all yet apparently the country has spoken.)
(Brexit was based on lies and falsehoods, Vote Leave were found to have broken the law. Shady funding was behind it all yet apparently the country has spoken.)
🚨 BREAKING: Romania’s top constitutional court has annulled the country’s presidential election, after security services warned the vote had been distorted by a mass Russian influence campaign to favor a far-right candidate.
Romanian court cancels presidential election amid Russian influence fears
Constitutional court throws Romanian politics into turmoil, 2 days before runoff vote was due to take place.
www.politico.eu
December 6, 2024 at 3:37 PM
That’s the way you do it!
(Brexit was based on lies and falsehoods, Vote Leave were found to have broken the law. Shady funding was behind it all yet apparently the country has spoken.)
(Brexit was based on lies and falsehoods, Vote Leave were found to have broken the law. Shady funding was behind it all yet apparently the country has spoken.)
Starmer did mention productivity in his speech yesterday. He highlighted the need to address the stagnation in British productivity growth as part of his broader "Plan for Change". So what is his government going to do? Any specifics or more platitudes?
December 6, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Starmer did mention productivity in his speech yesterday. He highlighted the need to address the stagnation in British productivity growth as part of his broader "Plan for Change". So what is his government going to do? Any specifics or more platitudes?
Regardless of the "why", the UK's biggest issue today is low productivity. No other factor has a more significant impact on our quality of life. Our productivity per person is 20% lower than that of the US and 13% lower than the average of the G7 nations. Why aren't we talking about this?
December 6, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Regardless of the "why", the UK's biggest issue today is low productivity. No other factor has a more significant impact on our quality of life. Our productivity per person is 20% lower than that of the US and 13% lower than the average of the G7 nations. Why aren't we talking about this?
All over the west, the perception of many is that society is in a downward spiral with our cities being overun by violent criminals. It seems the facts tell a very different story. Really interesting article in The Times
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
In-person crime isn’t rising — so why do we think it is?
Are British streets more dangerous than they used to be? You’d be forgiven for thinking so. London is one of the mobile phone-snatching capitals of Europe, and not a day goes by without a push
www.thetimes.com
December 1, 2024 at 10:54 AM
All over the west, the perception of many is that society is in a downward spiral with our cities being overun by violent criminals. It seems the facts tell a very different story. Really interesting article in The Times
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...